2014 Movies Tribute
I've used over 100 movies that I've found in IMDB articles and Youtube trailer channels. Of course, there were loads of movies included in this video that I haven't seen and is looking forward to checking them out soon. I've yet to check out are Gone Girl, Her, Nightcrawler and The Grand Budapest Hotel. And because I live in the UK, I'm so excited to see the UK releases of Whiplash and Birdman and Boyhood.
MY TOP 3 FILMS OF 2014
Films like Locke, Guardians of The Galaxy and Dawn of The Planet of The Apes were the ones that really made 2014 memorable for me.
"Locke" by Steven Knight
Now, let me tell you a little something about me; I have taught myself how to do a backflip, I have monkey-climbed a 40 feet high obstacle and I have sat through the terrifying...ly terrible Larry Kasanoff's "Foodfight!". Brave acts, they may be. But I was as brave as Steven Knight was when he created Locke. Making an entire movie with one character driving in a car the entire time, now that's bravery.
I haven't much of Knight's work but after watching his TV series, "Peaky Blinders", I have noticed how great he is with words. He writes the most memorable, the most real and the most beautiful scripts.
I love the cinematography in this film too, ya wouldn't thunk it when 98% of the film is in the driver's seat of a car. But the way it was edited with melancholy music and layers of colours and lights, the whole movie felt very... meditative. But a very tense meditation due to the intriguing and brilliant story. I'm not gonna say anything about the narrative. All I'll say is that Tom Hardy was brilliant. In fact, all the actors who's just gave their voices were amazing. I connected to all the characters without the need to see their faces, now that's incredible and that is what makes Locke one of favourites of the year.
"Guardians of The Galaxy" by James Gunn
After seeing this movie, I think I can forgive James Gunn for the atrocity that is "Movie 43" (it's okay, it was all a bad dream...). Guardians of The Galaxy has raised all of my hopes for Marvel movies (it's not like it could be raised anymore).
I love this movie so much. Older teachers and friends of mine have always talked about how Star Wars and Jurassic Park was the movies of their generation. Now, I have the ability to feel like my generation also has decade-defining movies. I won't forget to mention the also very awesome "Captain America: The Winter Soldier" that also came out this year; the best stand-alone Avengers movie since Iron Man, which I will brag to the next generation about. Can't wait for more Marvel movies. Keep em' coming!
"Dawn of The Planet of The Apes" by Matt Reeves
This film is a beautiful piece of work. Stunning CGI, compelling action, impressive cast and astonishing writing. Andy Serkis gave a breath-taking performance, I love the relationship between Caeser and Malcolm.
This movie made me feel all sorts of emotions. Not since King Kong have I thought about "humanity" and love outside of the human race. [Minor spoiler] I particularly love the scene where Alexander Maurice his comic book. It was just so heart-warming due to the contrast of that scene and the theme of fear and hatred throughout the film.
Loved every minute of it.
Happy new year, everyone! To another year of great cinema. Cheers!
