Favorite Movies of 2014

Since it is the end of 2014 I must post my obligatory "Favorite Movies of the Year" list. So without further ado here is my favorite films from a surprisingly good year of movies.

1. Dawn of the Planet of the Apes 

This film moved the Planet of the Apes films in front of Star Trek and Alien as my favorite Sci-fi Franchise! An imaginative, well told story that features amazing visual effects and strong performances. This is how you should make a summer blockbuster!








2. Snowpiercer

This is such a bizarre but fascinating and unique film. I loved the wacky premise and it is a film that has strong social statement.











3. Nightcrawler

A film that feels like it is straight out of the 70's and is a great satire on the media of today.











4. The Raid 2

The first film was one of my favorite martial arts films ever and this ups the ante. A much more ambitious crime film that features some stunning fight sequences.






 



5. Edge of Tomorrow

 A surprisingly fun and well paced sci-fi/action film that is extremely re-watchable.











6. The Grand Budapest Hotel

Probably my favorite Wes Anderson film so far.












7. The Lego Movie

Probably the movie that surprised me the most this year. A very entertaining animated film that audiences of all ages can appreciate.










8. Captain America: The Winter Soldier

A very entertaining political thriller that's set in the Marvel Universe. 











9. X-Men: Days of Future Past

The two generations of X-Men team up in this action packed super hero film.











10. Interstellar

A hugely ambitious Sci-fi film that hits almost every note that I like in movies. Unfortunately its overly long and tries a little too hard to hit the emotional notes. 










 11. Fury

A gritty and realistic WW2 film that ranks as a solid entry in the genre.











12. Noah

A visual masterpiece and a strong biblical epic!












13. Gone Girl

Another solid and somewhat terrifying David Fincher film.












14. John Wick

 The Cult action movie of the year. A cool action film with some solid cinematography and a nice performance by Keanu Reeves.











15. Guardians of the Galaxy

While I was not as enamored with this film as everyone else it is still a very fun film and worthy of a spot in the top 15.