@take2reviews Top Five Movies of 2015

I may still be working on my Top Ten movie list, but I feel pretty confident in my Top Five.  Since we are airing this list on Fox 26, I thought I should commit it to my blog as well.

So barring any upsets (see footnote), here are my top five movies of 2015

5.  Trainwreck  

 

A comedy - with a bit of drama - & two outstanding performances by Amy Schumer and Bill Hader. Hysterical every time I watch it.

4.  Creed  

The feel good movie of the season that is nostalgic with a breath of fresh air.  Sylvester Stallone proves he is still a winner.  He will get an Oscar nod this year.

3.  The Danish Girl

Eddie Redmayne blows my mind in everything he does.  If it weren’t for Leo, he would take the Oscar again for his beautiful portrayal of Lili.

2.  The Revenant

I can’t say enough about this movie.  It is both torturous & breathtakingly beautiful.  I was spellbound. 

1.  Spotlight 

I went back & forth between Spotlight & The Revenant as my favorite movie this year, but I ultimately went with Spotlight.  It was rewarding to see a film tackle a subject so controversial, yet be so delicate with ALL the victims in the Catholic Church Sex Abuse Scandal.  It was amazing.  A must see. 

Footnote:  I still haven't seen a few movies (although they are stacked up ready to watch at home), so this list has the potential to shift.  Here are the movies that could shake things up a bit depending on how my weekend movie marathon goes:

• Clouds of Sils Maria
• Mad Max - Fury Road
• Love & Mercy
• 45 Years
• Son of Saul

So tell me, what do you think of my list?