It’s surreal, deadpan and incredibly touching. Starring Colin Farrell and Rachel Weisz, the film is set in an alternate universe dystopia, where single people must find a partner within forty-five days or they’re turned into an animal of their choosing. “The Lobster” was awarded the prestigious Jury Prize at Cannes and it also marked the English-language feature by Greek auteur, Yorgos Lanthimos. Lea Seydoux as the eccentric Loner Leader in the surreal sci-fi love story, “The Lobster.” “A Most Violent Year” also established director J.C. He appeared in three movies and a well-received television mini-series, “Show Me a Hero.” His performance as a former crook attempting to go legit in early 1980s NYC showcased the actor’s charisma and versatile acting chops best of all. Guatemalan-born Oscar Isaac is one of Hollywood’s most exciting actors.Ģ015 has been a fine 12 months for Oscar Isaac. “Chappie” was a blockbuster both intelligent and visually spectacular.
The “RoboCop” meets “Pinocchio” plot was lent thematic depth because of a riveting “nature versus nurture” subtext. Ninja and Yolandi are not everybody’s cup of tea, but they brought such humour and gonzo charm to Blomkamp’s urban fairy tale. Neill Blomkamp’s third feature film starred Sigourney Weaver, Hugh Jackman and rap stars, Die Antwoord. “Irrational Man” is a compelling, funny and haunting work. Joaquin Phoenix is superb as the world-weary professor plotting the perfect murder. The themes and plot might be lifted from Dostoyevsky’s classic novel “ Crime and Punishment,” but they have been given a quintessential Woody Allen spin. Since “Midnight in Paris” (2011), Woody Allen has been on a fine run and “Irrational Man” is another slam dunk. Top: Tom Hardy was cast as the new Max Rockatansky, after Mel Gibson decided not to return to the role.Įmma Stone made her second consecutive appearance in a Woody Allen film, in “Irrational Man.” As ever with these yearly roundups, worthy contenders fail to make the final countdown. It’s been rich pickings, to be honest, with an abundance of excellent titles watched between chilly January to the cold dark days of December. “Star Wars” have been fooled before, thanks to those dreadful prequels.Įlsewhere, the year was shaped by all manner of films in many genres.
Abrams were under mucho pressure to not drop the ball and deliver inferior product.
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2015 saw the return of two iconic 1980s movie franchises in “Mad Max: Fury Road” and “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.”ĭirectors George Miller and J.J.
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