Top 5 Movies of 2015 (HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!)

Another year has gone by. And alot of things have changed.
I turned 18, I moved to Oregon, I got my first job, got my first girlfriend, and rebooted my XenoGirl series... twice.
But regardless of all that's changed, I still managed to make it to the theater quite often this year.
So I figured it'd be appropriate to list my top 5 films for this year. There were alot of really good ones, but I managed to single out my top 5. And here they are:


5. Attack on Titan (2015)

    I was never a HUGE Attack on Titan fan. To me, the Anime was decent. But I had big problems with the pacing and some of the characters. Good news? The live-action movie from Toho Studios fixes just about all those problems, delivering a solid fleshy piece of juicy entertainment, world-building, and gore without ever dragging its feet. As of this journal entry, I still haven't seen the second live-action film. But I really want to, and will give you guys my thoughts on it via a Review when and if I get a chance.


4. Star Wars: The Force Awakens

    If you didn't read my review for this one that I posted yesterday, I recommend you do so. Because I can't say enough in a few sentences to do this one justice.


3. The Martian

    I wished I had gotten a chance to write a full-length review for this brilliant little gem. I bought and read the book all the way through before I saw the film. I think Ridley Scott did a fantastic job of streamlining the story and changing very little from the book. He was able to make it more cinematic. Seeing this film just makes me even more excited to see Ridley Scott return to the Alien franchise next year. The film also has a great sense of humor. Making us laugh at appropriate times, but never cutting the tension or suspense. High recommend for this one.


2. Kingsman: The Secret Service

    I don't think anyone expected a whole lot from this film. I saw it because I was a Matthew Vaughn fan, having loved Stardust and Kick-Ass. That said, this movie exceeded any expectations I could've had. It feels like a Bond film if made by Tarantino. I loved it.


1. Mad Max: Fury Road

    What else can anyone say, really? I mean... this one's a masterpiece. It's one of the best action movies ever made, and it's one of the best car chases ever, because it lasts the whole film. The film stands as a testament to practical effects, and shows that CGI doesn't have to be the norm. Fury Road is a beautiful, majestic symphony of insanity. I hope it has a big effect on Hollywood. Because it is my #1 film for 2015.


It's a new year... why not?

Top 5 Anticipated Films of 2016:

1. Captain America: Civil War
2. The 5th Wave
3. Ghostbusters
4. X-Men Apocalypse
5: Doctor Strange



As for what I'll be doing next year?
Well, I got a few more chapters of "The XenoGirl" coming up.
Then I'll be scripting the entirety of "The Grafted", an upcoming comic book collaboration between myself, AraghenXD, and general-sci. Then after that? Who knows? But I wish you all a Happy New Year!

Jawsfan out!