Batman v Superman
Up first is Batman v Superman! I was looking forward to this movie even though I wasn't a fan of Man of Steel so when I finally saw it, I was pretty disappointed. The first 2/3 of this movie were so slow and confusing that I was sitting there wondering how much longer was this movie going to take to be over. The only thing that won me a over a little was the final third of the movie. I did not like the Lex Luthor we got, the reason that Batman and Superman was fighting was a really big stretch and the hints that they threw in for the other Justice League members were so not needed here. The only good part of this movie was Wonder Woman which made me very excited to see her solo movie so that's a plus.
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
Up next is Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them! I am probably one of the only few people in the world who wasn't a fan of the Harry Potter books or movies so it's probably a surprise to see that I watched Fantastic Beasts isn't it? Well to tell you the truth, I was pretty interested in seeing this movie after the trailers and when I did, I loved this movie! I don't have many of the complaints that others who watched this movie had cause I don't have that deep love for Harry Potter that others did. I just enjoyed seeing Eddie Redmayne play Newt and seeing all the wonderful magical creatures in the movie! Despite not loving Harry Potter, you have to be living under a rock not to know all the basics of the wizarding world of Harry Potter so I had fun seeing how different America was to England! I'll definitely be checking out the sequels!
Now You See Me 2
And finally, my last honorable mention is Now You See Me 2! Now this movie I loved a lot and the only reason it's on the honorable mentions list is cause there were a bunch more movies that I liked a bit more! I loved the first movie so I was super excited for the sequel (even though some of the cast changed) and I was not disappointed! I loved the new characters we got and the return of the old ones. The only things I didn't like were the fact that Thaddeus suddenly was the big man in charge and that unlike the first movie, the Four Horsemen and Dylan were more reacting to situations rather than causing them. This doesn't take anything away from the movie though cause it was still a thrill to watch. My favorite scene has to be the one in the vault of the data-mining chip facility when the Four Horsemen were trying to keep the stolen chip hidden. I can't wait until the third movie!
Now let's get into my top 10 favorite movies of 2016!
Doctor Strange
Coming in at number 10 is.... Dr Strange! I was hesitant about watching this movie because I wasn't really won over by the trailers but I decided to go watch it cause I can't not watch all the MCU movies! I thought about waiting until it came out on DVD but I heard that the effects were better appreciated in theaters so off I went and I was pleasantly surprised (probably cause I had such low expectations). Now I'm not saying that this was a great movie but I was able to enjoy myself throughout. I loved the characters and how magic was depicted in this movie and the ending was so amazing and different than how heroes usually win battles with the villains. It makes me look forward to seeing Doctor Strange interact with the Avengers!
Moana
At number 9 is ..... Moana! I love Disney movies, especially Disney Princess ones so I was obviously going to check this one out and I had a great time. This movie reminded me a lot of Lilo and Stitch because of the messages and the way that there was no one big villain in the film. It was more of an adventure and learning who you really are! I loved every second. The voice cast was great and I loved the Rock as Maui. Everything was animated so beautifully but the best part of this movie has to be the music! Every number was so catchy and made you want to sing along!
Rogue One
X-Men Apocalypse
At number 7 is.... X-Men Apocalypse! I enjoyed this movie despite it not being as good as the previous two X-Men movies. I think the biggest problem with this film was Apocalypse and how little I cared about his existence. I did love seeing all the main X-Men characters as teens and how could I not love something with Sophie Turner in it? I also loved the Wolverine cameo and the bond that Jean and Logan already showed. As you know, I've always loved their relationship. Quicksilver was the best part of this movie and I loved every scene he was in. It was also pretty awesome to see Jean harness the power of the Phoenix and kinda explains why future Jean never died!
Deadpool
Coming in at number 6 is.... Deadpool! I didn't love this movie as everyone else did but I definitely did enjoy watching it. It was a great palate cleanser movie that was so different from other superhero movies that it was like a breath of fresh air. The humor was great, the acting was great and I loved every moment of it. I also liked how there were some of the X-Men in this even though they weren't any of the recognizable ones just to hint that the worlds were the same.
Nerve
At number 5 is... Nerve! Every year I watch a random movie that I have no expectations for and then it blows my mind and turns out to be one of my favorites! This was that movie this year. When the trailers came out, I thought the movie looked good but nothing that made me want to see it immediately. Eventually I decided to just because I love Emma Roberts and Dave Franco and lo and behold, I ended up loving every minute! The characters were great, the chemistry between Emma and Dave was amazing, the dares were fun and the ending was perfect!! I saw this movie twice if you can believe it. I would definitely recommend seeing this if you haven't, cause it's a fun little film and sometimes you need some of that between all the superhero ones ;)
Suicide Squad
Coming in at number 4 is... Suicide Squad! I was so excited to see this movie from the first time I heard about the production of this movie because some of my favorite episodes of Arrow were ones with Deadshot and Suicide Squad. When I finally did see it, I ended up really enjoying it. Now I know that it wasn't the best in terms of plot or editing but I couldn't help but put it up so high on my list based on how much I enjoyed it. The characters just made this movie. I was less interested in the action or plot than I was seeing the characters do their thing. Margot Robbie killed it as Harley and unlike what most people think, I thought Jared Leto was great as the Joker. He was a different Joker than Heath Ledger's but there was nothing wrong with that! I hope we get to see more of him in future movies!
Finding Dory
At number 3 is.... Finding Dory! Guys I was so beyond excited for this movie to come out. Finding Nemo was the first movie I ever remember wanting to see as a child and I begged and begged my mom to buy the VHS tape so I could watch it over and over. Finding Dory did not disappoint. It was funny and tear-jerking and perfect in every way. Baby Dory was the cutest thing ever and I loved the new additions in the Marine Life Institute. The seals slayed me with their rock and oh my god Becky. Her interactions with Marlin!!! I loved Dory's parents leaving those shells every day for Dory to find them. Seriously, I could not stop crying when that happened. Guys if you haven't seen this movie, get out from under your rock and do it!!
Me Before You
Coming in at number 2 is... Me Before You! As you know, I'm a sucker for romance movies but not a lot of rom coms end up high on my list for various reasons but this movie had everything you could ever want in a romantic film. Unfortunately I hadn't read the book so going in I only knew what the trailers showed and I was so surprised. I cried so hard so many times during this movie and I loved each and every second. The costumes, acting and plot were all amazing. The chemistry between Emilia and Sam was incredible and I both loved and hated the ending in that I'm a sucker for happy endings but I could not think of a better way to end the story because the movie wasn't really about two people falling in love but Louisa figuring out who she was. Watch this movie if you love when movies tug on your heartstrings. I've seen this movie three times already!
Captain America: Civil War
And now the moment you've been waiting for! My number 1 movie of 2016 is.... Captain America: Civil War! Guys you had to have seen this coming and I'm not even sorry. This movie literally set goals for what makes a superhero film perfect. It got so many comparisons to Batman v Superman and rightfully so since both movies were about two superheroes fighting but Cap 3 did it better in every way. After being there from the very beginning and following the journey was the Avengers, we loved all of these characters and knew that Tony and Steve were friends and they had a deep relationship so the reason that they fought made so much sense unlike in Batman v Superman. The fight choreography, especially in the airport scene, was amazing. Meeting the new Spiderman and Black Panther was epic (I can't wait for their solo films) and I loved seeing which hero took which side! I loved how in the end, Tony and Steve weren't 100% reconciled and I loved seeing the final goodbye to Peggy in this film. Just seriously, all the props and praise and cheer to the amazingness that this movie was!
Anyway, thanks for tuning in! My favorite tv shows of 2016 list will be out tomorrow! Happy 2017 everyone!
xoxo Allie
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