George Beremov's TOP 20 Best-Reviewed Movies of 2016 PART 2 [10 - 1]

[click on the title to read the quick review]

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1. Captain America: Civil War [3D] 
(9.75/10)

Quote: "...flaunting an accomplished direction that manages its multiple characters flawlessly, as well as tons of literally mind-blowing, larger-than-life action set pieces, executed in spectacular fashion."

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2. Zootopia [3D] (9.50/10)

Quote: "...witty, energetic, superbly fun, and packed with many lovable characters, "Zootopia" is an absolute winner on every level, and the best non-Pixar animated film by Disney since "Tangled"..."

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3. Deadpool (9.25/10)

Quote: "...balanced to perfection, restlessly energetic, stylishly action-packed, and led by Ryan Reynolds' delightfully goofball, yet passionate performance, "Deadpool" is literally BLOODY awesome..."

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4. Doctor Strange [3D] (8.75/10)

Quote: "Though at times it offers more than eyes can take, "Doctor Strange" is strangely fantastic, and yet another dazzling entry in MCU. Cumberbatch owns the title character!"

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5. The Conjuring 2 (8.75/10)

Quote: "Helmed once again by Wan, who continues to show his ability to spread dread with skill and style, by utilizing camera techniques that emphasize the atmosphere of the film..."

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6. Hunt for the Wilderpeople (8.50/10)

Quote: "..."Hunt for the Wilderpeople" is every bit as clever as it sounds, mixing elements of a quirky coming-of-age story, and adventurous 'escapism' in an utterly refreshing way..."

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7. The Nice Guys (8.50/10)

Quote: "...what makes "The Nice Guys" really special is the unpredictability, and originality of its ingeniously "nuanced" script that is simultaneously hysterical, witty, and raunchy..."

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8. Hacksaw Ridge (8.50/10)

Quote: "...followed by a brutal, and hyper violent war story that contains one of the bloodiest, most uncompromising, and skillfully-executed 
battle sequences ever put on film..."

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9. Arrival [3D] (8.25/10)

Quote: "With its deeply provoking script built on suspense, perplexity and subtle shocks, as well as the elegant visuals, consisting of impressive shots, realistic CGIs, and dim color palette..."

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10. The Handmaiden (8.25/10)

Quote:  "Telling an intricate story of love, lust, passion, betrayal, and deception, held masterfully in a devious cat-and-mouse fashion that maintains the tension throughout its running time..."
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George Beremov's TOP 20 Best-Reviewed Movies of 2016 PART 1 [20 - 11]

[click on the title to read the quick review]

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11. Moana [3D] (8.25/10)

Quote: "With its vigorous and inventively-told sea story full of life, and a title character that is as brave, daring, lionhearted, and wild, as it is delightful, "Moana" is a crowd-pleaser..."

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12. Star Trek Beyond [3D] (8.25/10)

Quote: "A notch above "Into Darkness", if one below the original, "Beyond" is, indeed, a beyond epic, spectacle-driven, but still fairly smart and superbly-directed thrill ride of a sequel..."

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13. Train to Busan (8.00/10)

Quote: "If you're hungry for a cinematic journey that is exciting, clever, staggering, moving, fun, and running on a high-speed rail, then "Train to Busan" is the right trip to take..."

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14. Hidden Figures (8.00/10)

Quote: "...quicky becomes an inspiring crowd-pleaser, with the help of its charming lead threesome, who each dazzle in their feisty roles, fighting for equality and recognition..."

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15. Nocturnal Animals (8.00/10)

Quote: "...it also arrests the mind and the heart with its aesthetically-bounded story-within-a-story plot about love, loss, violence and revenge that is equally riveting, disturbing..."

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16. Kubo and the Two Strings (8.00/10)

Quote: "Bold, adventurous, amusing, emotionally resonant, and nothing short of astonishing to look at, "Kubo and the Two Strings" is 
yet another diamond in LAIKA's crown..."

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17. Finding Dory [3D] (8.00/10)

Quote: "..."Finding Dory" finds its creators at their dor(k)iest, most carefree spirits yet, in the best sense known - sweet and touching, but also energetic, funny, and paced to perfection..."

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18. A Monster Calls (8.00/10)

Quote: "Sad, poignant, and rather wise, "A Monster Calls" deals with grief in a darkly unique way, but also conveys a moral message, and 
J. A. Bayona creates a grim atmosphere..."

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19. The Jungle Book [3D] (8.00/10)

Quote: "Murkier in tone and less sweet than the 1967's animated classic, but in a refreshing way, this grown-up adaptation is entertaining, adventurous, and a visual wonder to behold..."

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20. The Wailing (7.75/10)

Quote: "A smooth blend of oddball Asian mythology, and some classic genre elements, mashed into one gripping whole, and wrapped in a morbid, often chilling atmosphere..."
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Almost Made the Cut:

The Shallows (7.75/10)

Quote: "...grows into an exciting, highly taut survival thriller that alternates nasty, hyper- intense shark attacks with moments exposing the physical and emotional struggles..."

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