In 2014, we saw number of big budget movies battling to get the top-spot. The summer season saw massive number number of big releases like X Men: Days Of Future Past, Edge Of Tomorrow, Dawn Of The Planet Apes & many more. As for the 2nd half, Hollywood came in the "Oscar" mood with movies like Birdman, The Imitation Game, Whiplash, Boyhood & Nightcrawler. But, in India we are yet to see the release of flims like "Birdman", "The Imitation Game" & "Whiplash". But still we have seen number of movies that just blew our mind. Here is the list of Hollywood movies that i loved in 2014 :
10. X Men: Days Of Future Past
The movie starts in not-so-distant future, where "Mutants" are fighting for their lives but this time not against one of them or humans, but a completely new enemy "Sentinels". Genetically engineered machines which are made to kill "Mutants" due to a mistake in which "Mystique" played by "Jennifer Lawrence" kills the chairman of "Trask Industries" who has built these things, but all this incident happened in 1973. After seeing that the Mutant race is coming to an extinction, "Professor X" played by "Sir Patrick Stewart","Magneto" played by "Sir Ian McKellen", "Wolverine" played by "Hugh Jackman","Storm" played by "Halle Berry", "Kitty Pryde" played by "Ellen Page", they all come to a decision that someone has to go back in the past to change the incident & stop "Mystique" before she kills "Trask" & extinction comes upon them. But, they think no one is that strong to bear the pain. Now, that's where our "Macho Man", "Wolverine" comes who can bear any pain. So, they use the teleportation abilities of Kitty to send "Logan"(Wolverine) into past & change their future. In order to change it, Logan must find the younger selves of "Professor X"(Charles Xavier) played by "James McAvoy" & "Magneto" played by "Michael Fassbender". "Logan" is sent to past, in "1973" & his blades are not made up of "Ademantium" now. He finds, "Professor X" at his school, School has been shut down due to Vietnam War, he finds out that "Hank" (Beast) played by "Nicholas Hoult" is the only person/mutant now Professor X has, others have just left him, which has made Professor to forget all his magical abilities by taking a cure after every now & then. Wolverine tells X & Hank that it is "You & Magneto" who have sent me here to stop the assassination of Trask. This movie belongs to "Jackman" & "Lawrence". "Logan/Wolverine", you possibly would not find him more compelling. In his 7th turn in portraying the role, Jackman brings his macho-man power to the screen again. He is in his best shape ever, his comic timing, his action scenes & depths of sorrow inspite of everything to make him the real hero of the super-hero's. Switching from her honorable figure played in Hunger Games to a badass mode with ease, "Jennifer Lawrence" is sensational, whether she is in his role of "Mystique" where she walks like shape shifter, displaying her fighting skills or when she adopts seductive human form. She is just superb to see on the screen. "Bryan Singer" has pulled together an ambitious, suspenseful screen chapter that secures a future for this awesome franchise. The action & visual effects are excellent. The scale of some scenes is breath-taking. For a director who is famous of being making films with ensemble casts, Singer has done a very superb job.
My Rating - 3.75/5
9. Edge Of Tomorrow
The story starts that their are news of alien attacks in different parts of the world, they are called "Mimics". So, "Major William Cage" played by "Tom Cruise", the head of the "US Military Media Relations" tells the world about the Armed "Exoskeletons" called "Jackets" which will be used to kill the mimics & win the war. He is an officer who has never seen a day of combat ever, yet unknowingly he is thrown into the battle field. As he is going towards the battle field with the Jackets on, the ship explodes with an attack from the mimics and they are forced to drop down all the guys in one go, but some of them die in this process. As, Cage enter the battle field he sees chaos, the people are dying, no one is getting forward, they go to an extent & they die. He & the J Squad, are in a bunker & planning how to kill these things, but "Mimics" come from within the land & kills everybody but Cage manages to kill a "Mimic", but because of all the mimic's blood on his body, he dies. But, as he dies, he again comes to life from the very first point he was brought into the military camp & he goes on to see everything again, everytime he is into battle, he dies & again lives the whole day, again. One day, when he gets to know that "Rita Vrataski" played by "Emily Blunt" would die, he just swoops in manages to save her & tells him that he already saw yesterday how you would die. Rita, finds that she is not the only one who has been having such weird "time travel". She tells Cage that it is because of the mimic he killed, he was an alpha & because you killed an "Alpha", "The Omega" which is controlling all these mimics resets the whole day, after you kill an "Alpha" & to stop all these things & Mimics, they have to kill the Omega. he movie was rested upon the shoulders of "Tom Cruise" & "Emily Brunt", two of the very successful actors Hollywood has. "Emily Brunt" is kick-ass, in the metal suit, she looks ravishing, a killing machine with her helicopter blade & she looks just stunningly hot in this movie. Tom Cruise, has done it again, the star may be ageing but he knows what his fans need from him, he is just special in the movie, with great expressions & his superb comic timing, plus, the awesome action scenes he's got in the movie. He is just brilliant. Director "Doug Liman" has made a film which would be recognized for it's story & it's screenplay. The director, Lima & screenwriters Christopher McQuarrie, Jez Butterworth & John-Henry Butterworth have put down a mind-blowing film, which will surely take your breath away. Special Effects are just mesmerizing. Action Sequences are breath-taking.
My Rating - 4/5
8. Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes
It's nearly 10 years after the events that took place in the prequel, Caesar played by "Andy Serkis" is living in the same woods near San Francisco where he had left the human scientist who was a friend to him. Now, the apes have built themselves shelters, an organised structure & they even have a school led by orangutan Maurice. Caesar is married now, has 2 sons & wife with him. Caesar is undoubtedly the leader with his mildly rebellious son Blue Eyes played by "Nick Thurston" & Koba played by "Toby Kebbell" always by his side. The Humans, meanwhile have almost been decimated by the "Simian Flu" that broke out in the prequel arising from the experiments done by humans on the apes. Cities are left in ruins, officially there is no sign of humans in the world. Apes, haven't seen a human in "10 Winters" now. But, one day, apes hunting in the woods they come in contact of a humans & it doesn't work out well. The scared human member shots an ape. Caesar ends the situation by screaming "GO!", by which humans are shocked & as audience, we get goosebumps. The humans carry this news back to the no-quarantine zone, where we find out that many people are still holding out in San Francisco, which is set up by, Dreyfus played by "Gary Oldman" & Malcolm played by "Jason Clarke". Contradictions are there too, as Dreyfus believes that they should be ready for war but Malcolm thinks exactly the opposite. There only mission as of now is to start the hydro plant, but the only problem they have is that place is owned by "Apes" now. Malcolm, with his wife Ellie played by "Keri Russell" who is a "doctor" & his son "Alexander" played by "Kodi Smit-McPhee", start their journey to start the hydro plant so that their power supply doesn't run out. Caesar allows them to work their. But, Koba isn't happy with this decision & decides to do something on his own. The intent of the movie revolves around the confrontations & resolutions between the characters, until we see the final clash. Within such tension building up, Matt Reeves, the director, has beautifully crafted the warm scenes of both Caesar & Malcolm, as loving fathers, lovers & leaders respectively. Andy Serkis, who plays "Caesar" has done the work which only he can do. He just brings out the ape that is hiding somewhere in him. He has just sealed his place in the story. He has tough competition from his fellow actors "Thurston" & "Kebbell" but Serkis, is the definitely the leader here. As a whole, the movie is breath taking & is surely one of the best movies in recent years. ASTOUNDING SPECIAL EFFECTS, GRIPPING STORY, BEAUTIFUL MOMENTS, STRONG ACTING & YES, APES! MAKE THIS MOVIE A HELL OF A RIDE.
My Rating - 4.10/5
7. Locke
So, the story of the movie is about "Ivan Locke" played by "Tom Hardy", who is a builder in England. He has taken up the most prestigious project of his life, a building of 55 floors with everything in it. So, as the film starts we see a scene of a construction site. Locke has got a phone & as soon as the call is over, he runs out to his car & starts driving. At first, he is going home. But, as he has to take a Left turn to get to his home, he changes his mind & turns right. In the car, he calls up his partner "Donal", voiced by "Andrew Scott" (plays Moriarty in Tv Series, Sherlock) & says that "I will not be able to check the 18 trucks of Concrete that is being delivered to us". It's all because Locke learns that "Bethan" voiced by "Olivia Colman", a co-worker has gone into a pre-mature labor as the result of the one night stand they had, seven months previously. As, he gets know that he just abandons his family with whom he had planned to watch a football game in order to drive to London to be with Bethan while she gives birth to their child. For a movie like this, a concept like this i would like to bow down to the director of the movie "Steven Knight", what an unusual concept, directed beautifully, when you have to shoot in a vehicle & you know that the whole would be shot in a vehicle only with a man driving & calling to people, you need to have some concrete script to produce a "Masterpiece" & he did that, pure heartedly. You will see everything in this movie, drama, a light comedy, emotions with brain & yes, most importantly "Great Acting". Tom Hardy is the heartbeat of this movie, every line he says, every expressions he give even every abuses he give is worth looking for & worth applauding for. Th scenes where he is talking to his father on the back seat, even if there is no one on the back seat, is just "Mind-Boggling". You'll just be spell-bounded by those scenes. The other character that is worth mentioning is "Andrew Scott" even with his voice he has done his magic. He is brilliant in his part. Okay, for this movie you need to have patience & Brain. If after seeing the movie you say "Movie Sucks" because a guy keeps driving & talking on the phone, then the thing is you either don't have the brain to watch this movie or you don't have emotions in you.
My Review - 4.10/5
6. Guardians Of The Galaxy
This just had to be in my list of Best Movies of 2014. This movie is smart, funny, had some amazing use 3D & possibly one of the best soundtracks ever. The reason that distinguished this movie from a generic & forgettable summer blockbuster was that it had all the makings of a classic. All the characters were just brilliant & they won everyone’s hearts and stayed on with us long after the film was over. The humour was spot on and so were the performances. Full marks to Chris Pratt as Peter Quill and Bradley Cooper’s memorable turn as Rocket, the fast-talking genetically engineered raccoon who stole the show. All in All a perfect treat for movie-goers.
My Rating - 4.20/5
5. The Grand Budapest Hotel
The Grand Budapest Hotel takes us on an enthralling journey with two unlikely friends – M. Gustave (Ralph Fiennes), the concierge of the Grand Budapest, and Zero Moustafa (Tony Revolori), the trainee lobby boy. The concierge has been framed for murder and enlists the help of young Moustafa to clear his name. The film’s black comedic charm, period setting, Anderson’s colourful composition and attention to detail as well as the gorgeous locations make the film a modern classic. The impeccable acting by the cast comprising of Ralph Fiennes, Jeff Goldblum, Willem Dafoe, Adrien Brody, Jude Law, Tilda Swinton, and the debutant Tony Revolori makes loving the movie easier. Its humour and warmth coupled with the sheer scale and beauty of Anderson’s vision makes it a rare gem of a movie.
My Rating - 4.35/5
4. Nightcrawler
Jake Gyllenhall is downright creepy in Nightcrawler. Why? Because even though you know he is a diabolical sociopath, you cannot come to terms with accepting that he is a monster. In this swift, pulsating thriller, Dan Gilroy reveals the murky underbelly of television journalism, where the only thing that matters is creating a sensation. The pace of the film is insanely fast and engaging, making the viewer feel like they’ll miss out on some important detail if they even blink, keeping one glued to the screen. Aided by and able supporting cast of Riz Ahmed and Rene Russo, Nightcrawler is a must-watch.
My Rating - 4.5/5
3. Boyhood
Boyhood, Richard Linklater’s latest release, has proven to be a favourite among the critics for the year 2014. The technical masterpiece, shot over a time frame of 12 years, is also an emotionally revealing journey into what growing up really means for us. Boyhood tells us that we don’t need something completely theatrical to make our lives into tales which are worth being told, in fact the experiences that all of us have can make a great story. Starring Ellar Coltrane, Lorelai Linklater, Patricia Arquette (watch out for her amazing last scene in the film) and my personal favourite Ethan Hawke, the film is an awe-inspiring work of art. I don’t think that any other film can make you revisit growing up in such a way again all in a span of 165 minutes.
My Rating - 4.75/5
2. Gone Girl
The movie stands out in all of it's perspectives. Like the Acting, the two main leads of the movie "Ben Affleck" & "Rosamund Pike" have given stand-out performances in the movie. "Affleck" does the role of "Nick" effortlessly. He is meant to be a Momma's boy who never grew out of trying to impress others. He has portrayed Nick, what he is meant to be, He is confused, shocked. All in All, Affleck killed it. However, none deserves more applause than "Rosamund Pike" who is just fabulous in not only how she shifts in character but also makes us see what drives Amy. She deserves all the praise.Carrie Coon, who portrays the character of "Margo Dunne" (Nick's Sister) has done a really good job. The only person in the movie that you sympathize for is "Desi" played by "Neil Patrick Harris". After seeing the movie you'll get to know why i am saying this. The direction part, "David Fincher", if you haven't seen his earlier movies you would feel that "How can someone's mind be this twisted?" To which i say, please watch his movies you'll get to know. Fincher shows his magic again, with his mind-blowing direction & the gruesome visuals which i don't think anyone would like to see. He is a sheer genius.
My Rating - 4.80/5
And The Top Spot Goes To...
1. Interstellar
The movie stands out in all perspectives & i think beyond all perspectives. From the very first scene you can tell that "Interstellar" feels like an extraordinary well-crafted movie. Matthew McConaughey is a Brilliant actor. Just when he got the OSCAR for "Dallas Buyers Club", i thought "DiCaprio" should have won it. But, after watching "Dallas Buyers Club" & now, "Interstellar" i can definitely say that "He Deserved It". He is just great in his character. He looks strong, when he is meant to be strong. He looks weak, when he is meant to be weak & this guy can make you cry with his emotional side. McConaughey, is one of the best actors we have in this world. "Brand" played by "Anne Hathaway", bright of eye & sharp of cheekbones, looks amazing in her role & is perfect as a no-nonsense pilot, "TARS" is a robot & is voiced by "Bill Irwin" is just spectacular & is always funny & honest as we, humans, can't handle the truth. "Mr. Brand" played by "Michael Caine" well, he acts just like umm, Michael Caine. Awesome. The movie looks visually stunning, an awe-inspiring movie. Just like he mad full Paris fold in on itself so beautifully in "Inception", he does the same in this too but this time in space. He did what he does the best. Made us sit on the edge of our seats & say "Wow" in every other scene. The other magician in this movie is "Hans Zimmer", the legendary musician, whose magic works again. On the earth with his magical tunes he sets the tempo, but once they are in space his music goes on to a whole new level, Even the sound of the lock clicks are done with perfection. Christopher Nolan, we all know that he is a visionary & he can make anything uncool, look cool. "Interstellar" is an incredible ride, a movie that will scare & drop-jaws & makes us smile & weep at the same time. This movie make our hearts thump & makes us believe in the glory of the movies. For 169 minutes, you would say that it ia long movie. But, you cannot say about that "Interstellar". You will feel like, you have lived the movie. Just like me "I LIVED THE MOVIE".
10. X Men: Days Of Future Past
The movie starts in not-so-distant future, where "Mutants" are fighting for their lives but this time not against one of them or humans, but a completely new enemy "Sentinels". Genetically engineered machines which are made to kill "Mutants" due to a mistake in which "Mystique" played by "Jennifer Lawrence" kills the chairman of "Trask Industries" who has built these things, but all this incident happened in 1973. After seeing that the Mutant race is coming to an extinction, "Professor X" played by "Sir Patrick Stewart","Magneto" played by "Sir Ian McKellen", "Wolverine" played by "Hugh Jackman","Storm" played by "Halle Berry", "Kitty Pryde" played by "Ellen Page", they all come to a decision that someone has to go back in the past to change the incident & stop "Mystique" before she kills "Trask" & extinction comes upon them. But, they think no one is that strong to bear the pain. Now, that's where our "Macho Man", "Wolverine" comes who can bear any pain. So, they use the teleportation abilities of Kitty to send "Logan"(Wolverine) into past & change their future. In order to change it, Logan must find the younger selves of "Professor X"(Charles Xavier) played by "James McAvoy" & "Magneto" played by "Michael Fassbender". "Logan" is sent to past, in "1973" & his blades are not made up of "Ademantium" now. He finds, "Professor X" at his school, School has been shut down due to Vietnam War, he finds out that "Hank" (Beast) played by "Nicholas Hoult" is the only person/mutant now Professor X has, others have just left him, which has made Professor to forget all his magical abilities by taking a cure after every now & then. Wolverine tells X & Hank that it is "You & Magneto" who have sent me here to stop the assassination of Trask. This movie belongs to "Jackman" & "Lawrence". "Logan/Wolverine", you possibly would not find him more compelling. In his 7th turn in portraying the role, Jackman brings his macho-man power to the screen again. He is in his best shape ever, his comic timing, his action scenes & depths of sorrow inspite of everything to make him the real hero of the super-hero's. Switching from her honorable figure played in Hunger Games to a badass mode with ease, "Jennifer Lawrence" is sensational, whether she is in his role of "Mystique" where she walks like shape shifter, displaying her fighting skills or when she adopts seductive human form. She is just superb to see on the screen. "Bryan Singer" has pulled together an ambitious, suspenseful screen chapter that secures a future for this awesome franchise. The action & visual effects are excellent. The scale of some scenes is breath-taking. For a director who is famous of being making films with ensemble casts, Singer has done a very superb job.
My Rating - 3.75/5
9. Edge Of Tomorrow
The story starts that their are news of alien attacks in different parts of the world, they are called "Mimics". So, "Major William Cage" played by "Tom Cruise", the head of the "US Military Media Relations" tells the world about the Armed "Exoskeletons" called "Jackets" which will be used to kill the mimics & win the war. He is an officer who has never seen a day of combat ever, yet unknowingly he is thrown into the battle field. As he is going towards the battle field with the Jackets on, the ship explodes with an attack from the mimics and they are forced to drop down all the guys in one go, but some of them die in this process. As, Cage enter the battle field he sees chaos, the people are dying, no one is getting forward, they go to an extent & they die. He & the J Squad, are in a bunker & planning how to kill these things, but "Mimics" come from within the land & kills everybody but Cage manages to kill a "Mimic", but because of all the mimic's blood on his body, he dies. But, as he dies, he again comes to life from the very first point he was brought into the military camp & he goes on to see everything again, everytime he is into battle, he dies & again lives the whole day, again. One day, when he gets to know that "Rita Vrataski" played by "Emily Blunt" would die, he just swoops in manages to save her & tells him that he already saw yesterday how you would die. Rita, finds that she is not the only one who has been having such weird "time travel". She tells Cage that it is because of the mimic he killed, he was an alpha & because you killed an "Alpha", "The Omega" which is controlling all these mimics resets the whole day, after you kill an "Alpha" & to stop all these things & Mimics, they have to kill the Omega. he movie was rested upon the shoulders of "Tom Cruise" & "Emily Brunt", two of the very successful actors Hollywood has. "Emily Brunt" is kick-ass, in the metal suit, she looks ravishing, a killing machine with her helicopter blade & she looks just stunningly hot in this movie. Tom Cruise, has done it again, the star may be ageing but he knows what his fans need from him, he is just special in the movie, with great expressions & his superb comic timing, plus, the awesome action scenes he's got in the movie. He is just brilliant. Director "Doug Liman" has made a film which would be recognized for it's story & it's screenplay. The director, Lima & screenwriters Christopher McQuarrie, Jez Butterworth & John-Henry Butterworth have put down a mind-blowing film, which will surely take your breath away. Special Effects are just mesmerizing. Action Sequences are breath-taking.
My Rating - 4/5
8. Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes
It's nearly 10 years after the events that took place in the prequel, Caesar played by "Andy Serkis" is living in the same woods near San Francisco where he had left the human scientist who was a friend to him. Now, the apes have built themselves shelters, an organised structure & they even have a school led by orangutan Maurice. Caesar is married now, has 2 sons & wife with him. Caesar is undoubtedly the leader with his mildly rebellious son Blue Eyes played by "Nick Thurston" & Koba played by "Toby Kebbell" always by his side. The Humans, meanwhile have almost been decimated by the "Simian Flu" that broke out in the prequel arising from the experiments done by humans on the apes. Cities are left in ruins, officially there is no sign of humans in the world. Apes, haven't seen a human in "10 Winters" now. But, one day, apes hunting in the woods they come in contact of a humans & it doesn't work out well. The scared human member shots an ape. Caesar ends the situation by screaming "GO!", by which humans are shocked & as audience, we get goosebumps. The humans carry this news back to the no-quarantine zone, where we find out that many people are still holding out in San Francisco, which is set up by, Dreyfus played by "Gary Oldman" & Malcolm played by "Jason Clarke". Contradictions are there too, as Dreyfus believes that they should be ready for war but Malcolm thinks exactly the opposite. There only mission as of now is to start the hydro plant, but the only problem they have is that place is owned by "Apes" now. Malcolm, with his wife Ellie played by "Keri Russell" who is a "doctor" & his son "Alexander" played by "Kodi Smit-McPhee", start their journey to start the hydro plant so that their power supply doesn't run out. Caesar allows them to work their. But, Koba isn't happy with this decision & decides to do something on his own. The intent of the movie revolves around the confrontations & resolutions between the characters, until we see the final clash. Within such tension building up, Matt Reeves, the director, has beautifully crafted the warm scenes of both Caesar & Malcolm, as loving fathers, lovers & leaders respectively. Andy Serkis, who plays "Caesar" has done the work which only he can do. He just brings out the ape that is hiding somewhere in him. He has just sealed his place in the story. He has tough competition from his fellow actors "Thurston" & "Kebbell" but Serkis, is the definitely the leader here. As a whole, the movie is breath taking & is surely one of the best movies in recent years. ASTOUNDING SPECIAL EFFECTS, GRIPPING STORY, BEAUTIFUL MOMENTS, STRONG ACTING & YES, APES! MAKE THIS MOVIE A HELL OF A RIDE.
My Rating - 4.10/5
7. Locke
So, the story of the movie is about "Ivan Locke" played by "Tom Hardy", who is a builder in England. He has taken up the most prestigious project of his life, a building of 55 floors with everything in it. So, as the film starts we see a scene of a construction site. Locke has got a phone & as soon as the call is over, he runs out to his car & starts driving. At first, he is going home. But, as he has to take a Left turn to get to his home, he changes his mind & turns right. In the car, he calls up his partner "Donal", voiced by "Andrew Scott" (plays Moriarty in Tv Series, Sherlock) & says that "I will not be able to check the 18 trucks of Concrete that is being delivered to us". It's all because Locke learns that "Bethan" voiced by "Olivia Colman", a co-worker has gone into a pre-mature labor as the result of the one night stand they had, seven months previously. As, he gets know that he just abandons his family with whom he had planned to watch a football game in order to drive to London to be with Bethan while she gives birth to their child. For a movie like this, a concept like this i would like to bow down to the director of the movie "Steven Knight", what an unusual concept, directed beautifully, when you have to shoot in a vehicle & you know that the whole would be shot in a vehicle only with a man driving & calling to people, you need to have some concrete script to produce a "Masterpiece" & he did that, pure heartedly. You will see everything in this movie, drama, a light comedy, emotions with brain & yes, most importantly "Great Acting". Tom Hardy is the heartbeat of this movie, every line he says, every expressions he give even every abuses he give is worth looking for & worth applauding for. Th scenes where he is talking to his father on the back seat, even if there is no one on the back seat, is just "Mind-Boggling". You'll just be spell-bounded by those scenes. The other character that is worth mentioning is "Andrew Scott" even with his voice he has done his magic. He is brilliant in his part. Okay, for this movie you need to have patience & Brain. If after seeing the movie you say "Movie Sucks" because a guy keeps driving & talking on the phone, then the thing is you either don't have the brain to watch this movie or you don't have emotions in you.
My Review - 4.10/5
6. Guardians Of The Galaxy
This just had to be in my list of Best Movies of 2014. This movie is smart, funny, had some amazing use 3D & possibly one of the best soundtracks ever. The reason that distinguished this movie from a generic & forgettable summer blockbuster was that it had all the makings of a classic. All the characters were just brilliant & they won everyone’s hearts and stayed on with us long after the film was over. The humour was spot on and so were the performances. Full marks to Chris Pratt as Peter Quill and Bradley Cooper’s memorable turn as Rocket, the fast-talking genetically engineered raccoon who stole the show. All in All a perfect treat for movie-goers.
My Rating - 4.20/5
5. The Grand Budapest Hotel
The Grand Budapest Hotel takes us on an enthralling journey with two unlikely friends – M. Gustave (Ralph Fiennes), the concierge of the Grand Budapest, and Zero Moustafa (Tony Revolori), the trainee lobby boy. The concierge has been framed for murder and enlists the help of young Moustafa to clear his name. The film’s black comedic charm, period setting, Anderson’s colourful composition and attention to detail as well as the gorgeous locations make the film a modern classic. The impeccable acting by the cast comprising of Ralph Fiennes, Jeff Goldblum, Willem Dafoe, Adrien Brody, Jude Law, Tilda Swinton, and the debutant Tony Revolori makes loving the movie easier. Its humour and warmth coupled with the sheer scale and beauty of Anderson’s vision makes it a rare gem of a movie.
My Rating - 4.35/5
4. Nightcrawler
Jake Gyllenhall is downright creepy in Nightcrawler. Why? Because even though you know he is a diabolical sociopath, you cannot come to terms with accepting that he is a monster. In this swift, pulsating thriller, Dan Gilroy reveals the murky underbelly of television journalism, where the only thing that matters is creating a sensation. The pace of the film is insanely fast and engaging, making the viewer feel like they’ll miss out on some important detail if they even blink, keeping one glued to the screen. Aided by and able supporting cast of Riz Ahmed and Rene Russo, Nightcrawler is a must-watch.
My Rating - 4.5/5
3. Boyhood
Boyhood, Richard Linklater’s latest release, has proven to be a favourite among the critics for the year 2014. The technical masterpiece, shot over a time frame of 12 years, is also an emotionally revealing journey into what growing up really means for us. Boyhood tells us that we don’t need something completely theatrical to make our lives into tales which are worth being told, in fact the experiences that all of us have can make a great story. Starring Ellar Coltrane, Lorelai Linklater, Patricia Arquette (watch out for her amazing last scene in the film) and my personal favourite Ethan Hawke, the film is an awe-inspiring work of art. I don’t think that any other film can make you revisit growing up in such a way again all in a span of 165 minutes.
My Rating - 4.75/5
2. Gone Girl
The movie stands out in all of it's perspectives. Like the Acting, the two main leads of the movie "Ben Affleck" & "Rosamund Pike" have given stand-out performances in the movie. "Affleck" does the role of "Nick" effortlessly. He is meant to be a Momma's boy who never grew out of trying to impress others. He has portrayed Nick, what he is meant to be, He is confused, shocked. All in All, Affleck killed it. However, none deserves more applause than "Rosamund Pike" who is just fabulous in not only how she shifts in character but also makes us see what drives Amy. She deserves all the praise.Carrie Coon, who portrays the character of "Margo Dunne" (Nick's Sister) has done a really good job. The only person in the movie that you sympathize for is "Desi" played by "Neil Patrick Harris". After seeing the movie you'll get to know why i am saying this. The direction part, "David Fincher", if you haven't seen his earlier movies you would feel that "How can someone's mind be this twisted?" To which i say, please watch his movies you'll get to know. Fincher shows his magic again, with his mind-blowing direction & the gruesome visuals which i don't think anyone would like to see. He is a sheer genius.
My Rating - 4.80/5
And The Top Spot Goes To...
1. Interstellar
The movie stands out in all perspectives & i think beyond all perspectives. From the very first scene you can tell that "Interstellar" feels like an extraordinary well-crafted movie. Matthew McConaughey is a Brilliant actor. Just when he got the OSCAR for "Dallas Buyers Club", i thought "DiCaprio" should have won it. But, after watching "Dallas Buyers Club" & now, "Interstellar" i can definitely say that "He Deserved It". He is just great in his character. He looks strong, when he is meant to be strong. He looks weak, when he is meant to be weak & this guy can make you cry with his emotional side. McConaughey, is one of the best actors we have in this world. "Brand" played by "Anne Hathaway", bright of eye & sharp of cheekbones, looks amazing in her role & is perfect as a no-nonsense pilot, "TARS" is a robot & is voiced by "Bill Irwin" is just spectacular & is always funny & honest as we, humans, can't handle the truth. "Mr. Brand" played by "Michael Caine" well, he acts just like umm, Michael Caine. Awesome. The movie looks visually stunning, an awe-inspiring movie. Just like he mad full Paris fold in on itself so beautifully in "Inception", he does the same in this too but this time in space. He did what he does the best. Made us sit on the edge of our seats & say "Wow" in every other scene. The other magician in this movie is "Hans Zimmer", the legendary musician, whose magic works again. On the earth with his magical tunes he sets the tempo, but once they are in space his music goes on to a whole new level, Even the sound of the lock clicks are done with perfection. Christopher Nolan, we all know that he is a visionary & he can make anything uncool, look cool. "Interstellar" is an incredible ride, a movie that will scare & drop-jaws & makes us smile & weep at the same time. This movie make our hearts thump & makes us believe in the glory of the movies. For 169 minutes, you would say that it ia long movie. But, you cannot say about that "Interstellar". You will feel like, you have lived the movie. Just like me "I LIVED THE MOVIE".
My Rating - 4.95/5
Special Mentions To "The Fault In Our Stars" & "The Hobbit: Battle Of Five Armies".
So These are my "TOP 10 HOLLYWOOD MOVIES OF 2014". Do Comment Your Favorites. A Very Happy New Year to all the readers. God bless You. :)
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