[Music]
oh I’m touching myself tonight here they
are the cream of the celluloid crop
welcome to watchmojo.com and today we’re
counting down our picks for the top 10
best movies of 2016
what are you showing us to us for for
this list we’re looking at the best
and/or most unforgettable films that
2016 had to offer
we’ll be basing our choices on a mix of
their critical and commercial success
popularity among moviegoers and more
come hell or high water be at the bank
and children on Thursday number 10 rogue
one a Star Wars story Tim whatever I do
I do it to protect you you can call it
what you want
prequel spin-off or epic space opera but
that doesn’t change the fact that the
first standalone story in the Star Wars
anthology will have you cheering along
for the rebel spies all the way through
our rebellion is all that remains to
push back the Empire set before the
events of a new hope the sci-fi flick
follows jyn erso casseon and or and the
rest of their team during their
attempted theft of the Death Star plans
if my father built this thing we need to
find him all right how many do I need
they are requesting a call sign it some
rogue wrote one fun and full of
fanservice it also provides plenty of
action and thrills along with some
stunning visuals a diverse cast and some
very funny one-liners oh and just like
the force awakens rogue one has its own
entertaining and memorable droid did you
know that wasn’t me
number nine silence our Lord said to
them go ye into the whole world and
preach the gospel to every living
creature one of only a handful of
directors that can cause people’s ears
to perk up at even a mention of a new
project Martin Scorsese delivers yet
another masterpiece in a film that he’s
been developing for over 20 years
Ferrara is lost to us
they denounce God in public and
surrendered the faith taking place in
the 17th century the historical drama
follows two Jesuit priests who must
travel to Japan to locate their mentor
after it was revealed he renounced God
in public the moment he set foot in that
country you step into hi teacher a
thrilling tale told in only the way he
can silence see Scorsese holding nothing
back pushing and pulling the audience’s
emotions with scenes that showcase
everything his films are famous for
intense violence brilliant set pieces
and spot-on direction the press for your
glory this tougher a shoo-in for a
couple of Oscar nods this film doesn’t
have to work very hard to earn a spot on
this list
I am I just bring to silence number 8
Jackie people activation Fay attacks
from the moment the first trailer
dropped it was clear that this film was
going to be something special
following the life of Jacqueline Kennedy
in the White House and in the aftermath
of her husband’s assassination the movie
serves as a window into the existence of
a woman who’s trying to pick up the
pieces of her shattered world Jackie
check let me check as has become her
staple Natalie Portman knocks the role
out of the park
delivering to audiences a character
that’s flawed sympathetic unpredictable
and charming all at the same time I
believe that the characters we read
about on the page end up being more real
than the men you stand besides earning
praise from fans and critics alike the
biographical drama is sure to pick up a
number of nominations when awards season
rolls around I’m guessing you won’t
allow me to write any of that no because
I never said that
number seven Moana Maui
boom do these guys ever strike out in a
year filled with an array of fantastic
animated movies like Zootopia the PSD
resists Oz was clearly Disney’s Moana
after wildlife and vegetation begin to
die on her Island home the daughter of a
Polynesian chief must set sail in search
of Maui a demigod with the power to save
her home and her people Maui
demigod of the wind and ti0 of men what
it’s actually Maui shapeshifter demigod
of the wind and sea hero of men
thanks to wonderful animation a
well-crafted story and some hilarious
voice work it’s clear this film was
hitting on all cylinders first we’ve got
to go through a whole ocean of bad a
unique tale with the ability to bring a
tear to your eye and a smile to your
lips there is no question that this
musical fantasy deserves a spot on
anyone’s list of the year’s best it’s a
lot farther down than it looks
number six the lobster no have you
thought of what animal you’d like to be
if you end up alone yes a lobster rarely
does a film come along with a vision for
the future that is both terrifying and
hilarious
the lobster which premiered at multiple
festivals in 2015 but saw its theatrical
release the year after and earned 2016
award consideration is the story of a
man who is sent to a special hotel after
separating from his wife once there he
must find a suitable romantic partner in
45 days or be transformed into an animal
and released into the wild
if you encounter any problems and
attentions any arguing that you cannot
resolve yourselves you will be assigned
children that usually helps at all while
it may sound far-fetched the
comedy-drama works in its own special
way
subtle performances by Colin Farrell
Rachel vice and john c reilly carry the
plot forward stopping periodically to
showcase the oddities of the world their
characters inhabit it’s no coincidence
of the targets a shaped like single
people and not couples brimming with
moments of dry humor shocking violence
and frightening self realizations this
film is one you won’t soon forget and
the dog my brother he was here a couple
of years ago but he didn’t make it
number 5 manchester by the sea if you
could take one guy to an island with you
and you knew you’d be safe because he
was the best land it was gonna keep you
happy if it was between me and your
father who would you take daddy I think
you’re wrong about that the kind of film
that earns Oscar buzz before even being
released Manchester by the sea does not
disappoint after his brother dies of a
heart attack Lee a janitor with a
troubled past is shocked to learn that
he is the appointed guardian to his
brothers son Patrick I can’t be his
guardian well your brother provided for
your nephew sake
I think the idea was that you would
relocate filled with memorable
performances from Casey Affleck Michelle
Williams and relative newcomer Lucas
hedges the drama is an intensely
personal look into the lives of a
fractured New England family I’ve said a
lot of terrible things to you my heart
was broken my nose is broken too
no you don’t understand there’s nothing
that true
the character-driven piece isn’t afraid
to trust its audience
utilizing the age-old film technique of
show don’t tell to perfection not gonna
bother you I just sit there until you
calm down all right I’m calming it like
you please just go away you know
number four Captain America Civil War
his job he tried to save as many people
as we can sometimes it doesn’t mean
everybody it wouldn’t be a best films of
the Year list without at least one
Marvel property to stand out from this
year’s crop of superhero flicks Civil
War had an enormous amount of hype to
live up to okay anybody on our side
hiding any shocking and fantastic
abilities they’d like to disclose I’m
open to suggestions when an
international oversight committee is
established to control the Avengers they
become divided separated by the
differing ideologies of Steve Rogers and
Tony Stark I don’t mean to make things
difficult I know because you’re a very
polite person while it would be easy to
throw the film’s ridiculously high box
office numbers on the table and call it
a day this superhero movie was so much
more than that introducing many new
faces to the franchise while
simultaneously broaching a number of
subjects previously unseen in the genre
Civil War set the standard for all
superhero films to come nice job kid
thanks number three arrival there are
days that define your story beyond your
life
like the day they arrived the sci-fi
genre has given us some of the most
influential films in cinematic history
like 2001 a Space Odyssey and Blade
Runner but with a few exceptions one
could say that the jar has fallen on
hard times ditching the social
commentary and philosophical reflections
in favor of thin plots big explosions
and relatively dumb aliens in the early
21st century a rival is none of those
things not everyone is wired for what
you’re about to do is what it look like
you’ll see soon enough
this beautifully shot movie starts off
like many others with the abrupt
appearance of aliens on earth that’s a
proper introduction but in place of a
gun-toting soldier or pilot for a hero
the film delivers a linguist and
emotionally driven cerebral tale unfolds
one that respects the intelligence of
its audience and rewards their careful
attention with a truly original
cinematic experience so how do we
clarify their intentions I go back in
number to lala land sister are you
shining just for
after the success of whiplash fans and
critics alike waited with bated breath
for director Damien Chazelle next
masterpiece thankfully the wait was
short there’s so much that I can a
musical of visual delights this film
takes place in a highly stylized version
of Los Angeles as a jazz pianist and an
aspiring actress fall deeply in love a
beautiful combination of all the things
that make the City of Angels a dream to
some and a nightmare to others lala land
strikes all the right chords this is the
start of something
[Music]
that I cannot make true strong
performances from Ryan Gosling and Emma
Stone a bevy of i popping musical
numbers and spot-on direction from start
to finish it should come as no surprise
that this film placed as high as it did
before we unveil our number one pick
here are some honorable mentions monkey
do you ever say anything encouraging I
encourage you not to die it’s not easy
for me to admit that I’ve been standing
in the same place for 18 years I’m
standing with you my profession is very
complicated okay it’s nuanced what does
that mean number one moonlight Westers
was he looking at me like this
what well you guys drove down here yeah
a brilliant mix of acting and directing
this film garnered near universal praise
from critics upon release focusing on
the rough upbringing of a black boy in a
poor Miami neighborhood the film traces
his life from childhood to adulthood as
he attempts to carve out a place for
himself in the world who is you shall
[Music]
with an approval rating of 98% on Rotten
Tomatoes as well as a spot in the top
five highest rated films of all time on
Metacritic it would come as quite the
surprise if this film doesn’t pick up a
few Oscars come award season at some
point you got to decide for yourself
before I let nobody make that decision a
profound look at the struggles of coming
to terms with one’s own identity
moonlight doesn’t hold anything back
making it one of the year’s best I see
you in like a decade it’s not what I
expect
what’s respect
[Music]
do you agree with our list what films do
you think were the best of 2016 I know
that this isn’t the life you prefer this
isn’t easy for you living down here for
more entertaining top 10s published
every day be sure to subscribe to
watchmojo.com if you need me
[Music]
I’ll be there
oh I’m touching myself tonight here they
are the cream of the celluloid crop
welcome to watchmojo.com and today we’re
counting down our picks for the top 10
best movies of 2016
what are you showing us to us for for
this list we’re looking at the best
and/or most unforgettable films that
2016 had to offer
we’ll be basing our choices on a mix of
their critical and commercial success
popularity among moviegoers and more
come hell or high water be at the bank
and children on Thursday number 10 rogue
one a Star Wars story Tim whatever I do
I do it to protect you you can call it
what you want
prequel spin-off or epic space opera but
that doesn’t change the fact that the
first standalone story in the Star Wars
anthology will have you cheering along
for the rebel spies all the way through
our rebellion is all that remains to
push back the Empire set before the
events of a new hope the sci-fi flick
follows jyn erso casseon and or and the
rest of their team during their
attempted theft of the Death Star plans
if my father built this thing we need to
find him all right how many do I need
they are requesting a call sign it some
rogue wrote one fun and full of
fanservice it also provides plenty of
action and thrills along with some
stunning visuals a diverse cast and some
very funny one-liners oh and just like
the force awakens rogue one has its own
entertaining and memorable droid did you
know that wasn’t me
number nine silence our Lord said to
them go ye into the whole world and
preach the gospel to every living
creature one of only a handful of
directors that can cause people’s ears
to perk up at even a mention of a new
project Martin Scorsese delivers yet
another masterpiece in a film that he’s
been developing for over 20 years
Ferrara is lost to us
they denounce God in public and
surrendered the faith taking place in
the 17th century the historical drama
follows two Jesuit priests who must
travel to Japan to locate their mentor
after it was revealed he renounced God
in public the moment he set foot in that
country you step into hi teacher a
thrilling tale told in only the way he
can silence see Scorsese holding nothing
back pushing and pulling the audience’s
emotions with scenes that showcase
everything his films are famous for
intense violence brilliant set pieces
and spot-on direction the press for your
glory this tougher a shoo-in for a
couple of Oscar nods this film doesn’t
have to work very hard to earn a spot on
this list
I am I just bring to silence number 8
Jackie people activation Fay attacks
from the moment the first trailer
dropped it was clear that this film was
going to be something special
following the life of Jacqueline Kennedy
in the White House and in the aftermath
of her husband’s assassination the movie
serves as a window into the existence of
a woman who’s trying to pick up the
pieces of her shattered world Jackie
check let me check as has become her
staple Natalie Portman knocks the role
out of the park
delivering to audiences a character
that’s flawed sympathetic unpredictable
and charming all at the same time I
believe that the characters we read
about on the page end up being more real
than the men you stand besides earning
praise from fans and critics alike the
biographical drama is sure to pick up a
number of nominations when awards season
rolls around I’m guessing you won’t
allow me to write any of that no because
I never said that
number seven Moana Maui
boom do these guys ever strike out in a
year filled with an array of fantastic
animated movies like Zootopia the PSD
resists Oz was clearly Disney’s Moana
after wildlife and vegetation begin to
die on her Island home the daughter of a
Polynesian chief must set sail in search
of Maui a demigod with the power to save
her home and her people Maui
demigod of the wind and ti0 of men what
it’s actually Maui shapeshifter demigod
of the wind and sea hero of men
thanks to wonderful animation a
well-crafted story and some hilarious
voice work it’s clear this film was
hitting on all cylinders first we’ve got
to go through a whole ocean of bad a
unique tale with the ability to bring a
tear to your eye and a smile to your
lips there is no question that this
musical fantasy deserves a spot on
anyone’s list of the year’s best it’s a
lot farther down than it looks
number six the lobster no have you
thought of what animal you’d like to be
if you end up alone yes a lobster rarely
does a film come along with a vision for
the future that is both terrifying and
hilarious
the lobster which premiered at multiple
festivals in 2015 but saw its theatrical
release the year after and earned 2016
award consideration is the story of a
man who is sent to a special hotel after
separating from his wife once there he
must find a suitable romantic partner in
45 days or be transformed into an animal
and released into the wild
if you encounter any problems and
attentions any arguing that you cannot
resolve yourselves you will be assigned
children that usually helps at all while
it may sound far-fetched the
comedy-drama works in its own special
way
subtle performances by Colin Farrell
Rachel vice and john c reilly carry the
plot forward stopping periodically to
showcase the oddities of the world their
characters inhabit it’s no coincidence
of the targets a shaped like single
people and not couples brimming with
moments of dry humor shocking violence
and frightening self realizations this
film is one you won’t soon forget and
the dog my brother he was here a couple
of years ago but he didn’t make it
number 5 manchester by the sea if you
could take one guy to an island with you
and you knew you’d be safe because he
was the best land it was gonna keep you
happy if it was between me and your
father who would you take daddy I think
you’re wrong about that the kind of film
that earns Oscar buzz before even being
released Manchester by the sea does not
disappoint after his brother dies of a
heart attack Lee a janitor with a
troubled past is shocked to learn that
he is the appointed guardian to his
brothers son Patrick I can’t be his
guardian well your brother provided for
your nephew sake
I think the idea was that you would
relocate filled with memorable
performances from Casey Affleck Michelle
Williams and relative newcomer Lucas
hedges the drama is an intensely
personal look into the lives of a
fractured New England family I’ve said a
lot of terrible things to you my heart
was broken my nose is broken too
no you don’t understand there’s nothing
that true
the character-driven piece isn’t afraid
to trust its audience
utilizing the age-old film technique of
show don’t tell to perfection not gonna
bother you I just sit there until you
calm down all right I’m calming it like
you please just go away you know
number four Captain America Civil War
his job he tried to save as many people
as we can sometimes it doesn’t mean
everybody it wouldn’t be a best films of
the Year list without at least one
Marvel property to stand out from this
year’s crop of superhero flicks Civil
War had an enormous amount of hype to
live up to okay anybody on our side
hiding any shocking and fantastic
abilities they’d like to disclose I’m
open to suggestions when an
international oversight committee is
established to control the Avengers they
become divided separated by the
differing ideologies of Steve Rogers and
Tony Stark I don’t mean to make things
difficult I know because you’re a very
polite person while it would be easy to
throw the film’s ridiculously high box
office numbers on the table and call it
a day this superhero movie was so much
more than that introducing many new
faces to the franchise while
simultaneously broaching a number of
subjects previously unseen in the genre
Civil War set the standard for all
superhero films to come nice job kid
thanks number three arrival there are
days that define your story beyond your
life
like the day they arrived the sci-fi
genre has given us some of the most
influential films in cinematic history
like 2001 a Space Odyssey and Blade
Runner but with a few exceptions one
could say that the jar has fallen on
hard times ditching the social
commentary and philosophical reflections
in favor of thin plots big explosions
and relatively dumb aliens in the early
21st century a rival is none of those
things not everyone is wired for what
you’re about to do is what it look like
you’ll see soon enough
this beautifully shot movie starts off
like many others with the abrupt
appearance of aliens on earth that’s a
proper introduction but in place of a
gun-toting soldier or pilot for a hero
the film delivers a linguist and
emotionally driven cerebral tale unfolds
one that respects the intelligence of
its audience and rewards their careful
attention with a truly original
cinematic experience so how do we
clarify their intentions I go back in
number to lala land sister are you
shining just for
after the success of whiplash fans and
critics alike waited with bated breath
for director Damien Chazelle next
masterpiece thankfully the wait was
short there’s so much that I can a
musical of visual delights this film
takes place in a highly stylized version
of Los Angeles as a jazz pianist and an
aspiring actress fall deeply in love a
beautiful combination of all the things
that make the City of Angels a dream to
some and a nightmare to others lala land
strikes all the right chords this is the
start of something
[Music]
that I cannot make true strong
performances from Ryan Gosling and Emma
Stone a bevy of i popping musical
numbers and spot-on direction from start
to finish it should come as no surprise
that this film placed as high as it did
before we unveil our number one pick
here are some honorable mentions monkey
do you ever say anything encouraging I
encourage you not to die it’s not easy
for me to admit that I’ve been standing
in the same place for 18 years I’m
standing with you my profession is very
complicated okay it’s nuanced what does
that mean number one moonlight Westers
was he looking at me like this
what well you guys drove down here yeah
a brilliant mix of acting and directing
this film garnered near universal praise
from critics upon release focusing on
the rough upbringing of a black boy in a
poor Miami neighborhood the film traces
his life from childhood to adulthood as
he attempts to carve out a place for
himself in the world who is you shall
[Music]
with an approval rating of 98% on Rotten
Tomatoes as well as a spot in the top
five highest rated films of all time on
Metacritic it would come as quite the
surprise if this film doesn’t pick up a
few Oscars come award season at some
point you got to decide for yourself
before I let nobody make that decision a
profound look at the struggles of coming
to terms with one’s own identity
moonlight doesn’t hold anything back
making it one of the year’s best I see
you in like a decade it’s not what I
expect
what’s respect
[Music]
do you agree with our list what films do
you think were the best of 2016 I know
that this isn’t the life you prefer this
isn’t easy for you living down here for
more entertaining top 10s published
every day be sure to subscribe to
watchmojo.com if you need me
[Music]
I’ll be there
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