X-Men Days of Future Past
Life After Beth
Indie horror in the ever growing Zom-Rom-Com genre. Lead actor Dane DeHaan is immensely watchable and the set up is intriguing but near the end it just loses the momentum.
The Lego Movie
They said it would be a terrible idea, I was probably one of them but this was arguably the Children's hit of the year. Inventive, expertly cast and half the reason why Chris Pratt is sooo hot right now.
The Babadook
The best horror I saw this year and honestly terrifying. Not just because of the scares but the presence of a child just sets it on a higher scale. An Australian production with minimal
CGI but the scares mostly come from the emotion portrayed by the mother.
DO NOT WATCH THIS FILM ON AN EMPTY STOMACH.
Cold in July
Retro 80's feel not just in its setting but production and dialogue. Slow burning drama that ultimately gets a little too mainstream near the end but well worth a watch.
22 Jump Street
I'll admit now. I watched a naughty copy of this and the quality was poor so this may have made the grade if it had been watched legally. But even with colour saturation and dodgy sound, a jittery Channing Tatum is better than no Tatum at all.
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
Technically a 2013 film but who sees a film on Boxing Day? Beautifully shot and directed by Ben Stiller with warmth and heart. Probably the one I'm gutted didn't make the top 10.
Frank
The weirdest film of the year by far. Loosely based on Frank Sidebottom, Michael Fassbinder gives a great performance with his movement and voice while Domhnall Gleeson may be one of my favourite young actors of the last few years. The soundtrack is also worth a listen but watch the film first otherwise you won't have a clue what's happening.
Three Days to Kill
The guiltiest pleasure to make the list. A euro trash comedic version of Taken and The Transporter rolled into one with the ever dependable Kevin Costner. I know it's average but I wholly enjoyed it.
Adam Yates
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