[divider]#07 – Deadpool[/divider]
If, twenty years ago, someone had told me that I would be living in a world where a Deadpool movie would be superior to a film featuring both Batman and Superman, I’d have kicked the fella in his shin and laughed at him for being stupid.
And yet, here we are. A perfect example of how film can adapt comics without becoming too serious or without pretending that it isn’t based on a comic, Deadpool is a bloody brilliant movie.
Let’s hope the sequel doesn’t fuck up.
Guanny: Possibly the most faithful of an adaptation yet, which makes one wonder how the superhero that is the most vulgar, wise cracking, and pays absolutely no attention to the fourth wall is somehow the most well-represented. An unsurprisingly crass movie backed up with a surprisingly splendid story.
Mohit: Refreshing, Rib-tickling and all round amazing. Deadpool really nails the character and the breaking of the fourth wall.
Kanesh: Awesome, funny, and definitely a fresh way to make a superhero movie. $50 mil budget, $700 mil box office. Sweet.
Sathya: Just damn fun. Love how light-hearted the movie was whilst exploring the character. Overall very entertaining.
[divider]#06 – Captain America[/divider]
Two pairs of heroes went up against each other this year. One was in Civil War, and the other is in my list of worst movies of 2016.
While Avengers: Infinity War will be the true culmination of the MCU’s build-up over the last 8 years, truth is that Captain America: Civil War may just be a more honest reflection of what this superhero-filled world has become.
It’s also a great reminder, that when it comes to the Marvel universe, it doesn’t matter who your villain is. All you need to know, is that Tony Stark can be an even bigger problem.
Guanny: The comic book blockbuster of the year, and it definitely managed to bring the roof down. A movie with momentous scale and fights galore, yet ultimately boils down to an unexpectedly emotional conclusion for both Captain and Iron Man.
Mohit: A true treat for MCU fans and a gripping movie for the general audience, Civil War cements its place in the top movies of the year. If you want your Favourite superheroes to face off against each other, this is the way to do it.
Kanesh: So where do I start? Fantastic as fuck. Dream come true for many comic fans and obviously… best movie of the year for me!
Sathya: It was a a very realistic superhero movie. Like it didn’t feel like one.
[divider]#05 – Finding Dory[/divider]
I’ve never really liked Finding Nemo as much as everyone else seems to have. It’s a great movie, but I just couldn’t take to really rooting for the guy. But Finding Dory, on the other hand, just resonates.
Maybe it’s the real world situation of how people dealing with Alzheimer’s or Dementia have to cope with every day issues, or maybe it’s just Hank’s sense of humour that gets to me, but regardless, I’m totally loving it.
Hijanah: While Finding Dory did not pan out as a sequel to Finding Nemo, it fared just as well. Although the strength of its predecessor lay mostly in its narrative, Finding Dory was a jolting, and stirring reminder of numerous aspects of social stigma and human practices, paired with stellar graphics and an impeccable performance by Ellen DeGeneres.
Mohit: After all the years of waiting, a wonderful iteration from the fish in the Great Barrier Reef. Not too far off from its predecessor, it definitely hits the top ten films of the year.
Kanesh: Super touching story—in a good way. It made me tear especially at the end. One of the stronger movies of the year but doesn’t beat its predecessor for me.