#2016Films

[adamwatchesmovies]

Train to Busan (2016)

Train to Busan doesn’t bring any new twists to the zombie genre, but only because it doesn’t need to. By utilizing a unique setting, pitting the zombies against fully-realized characters, and incorporating societal commentary in its story, this feels as fresh as the first time we saw the undead rise again.

Seok-woo (Gong Yoo), the divorced, workaholic absentee father to Su-an (Kim Su-an), agrees to bring her to Busan for her birthday to visit her mother. Onboard the train, a young woman suddenly bites one of attendants. Soon, the infectious disease has reduced most of the passengers to gnashing ghouls and the remainders must work together to survive.

The zombies in this film are more of the 28 Days Later variety, running towards their prey with hands outstretched but otherwise incapable of intelligent thought. This makes for plenty of tension, as the bulk of the action is set on the titular train to Busan. There's nowhere to run except towards the engine room and each compartment forward means less space to maneuver. On the other side of the doors, the passengers see their former friends and loved ones blank-eyed, covered in blood, and ready to pounce. Like in Snowpiercer, the people in charge sat down and really thought of everything that could be done with the setting. Tunnels, stations, the compartments, luggage, passengers, etc.

Every time someone gets overwhelmed and turned, it pains you. Whether it’s Seok-woo and his daughter, the heroic Yoon Sang-hwa (Ma Dong-seok) and his pregnant wife, Seong-kyeong (Jung Yu-mi), the highschool baseball team, the traumatized vagrant (Choi Gwi-hwa) or the elderly sisters Jong-gil and In-gil (Park Myung-sin and Ye Soo-jung), everyone has personality and a miniature story arc that makes them fully-realized people you hope will survive. Even the film's "villain", a self-centered COO (Kim Eui-sung) who consistently hampers the main cast feels real. You either want him to turn around and become a hero, or die a horrible, gruesome death. Either direction will be satisfactory, which means you’re always paying attention.

I found them all so well drawn I couldn't predict who would make it out alive in the end. Korean horror movies are unafraid of going to the really dark place so don’t think the kid won’t be made an orphan, or that the pregnant wife won’t get torn to pieces.

It’s a great-looking picture that keeps moving and bringing new things into the mix. You can enjoy it simply as a horror-thriller but if you look deeper, you’ll notice a subtle message in Train to Busan about what is wrong with Korea (or society in general), and how we should be treating each other, meaning it’s also got great re-watch value. Yes, it’s subtitled, but that little bit of reading you’ll have to do is so, so worth it. This is a superior zombie flick. (Original Korean with English subtitles, July 1, 2018)

[mendelsohnben]

Favourite Films Watched in 2016 | Starred Up (2013) dir. David Mackenzie

[sarslanbay]

🎥 Sometimes , the place you're used to is not where you belong. You belong where you believe you belong. Where is that for you? 🏆 -Robert (Queen Of Katwe) #film #queenofkatwe #lupitanyongo #davidoyelowo #biyografi #dram #spor #2016films #filmizlemekeyfi #movies #santranç #chess #phiona #robert

[1103199xmovies]

75/100 - Lucifer Season 2 (2016-2017)

Episode 1-18

Lucifer and his brother, Amenadiel, who've been sparring over Lucifer's resistance to returning to the underworld, will now be brought back together for one common goal - to find their mother, the goddess of all creation, who's escaped Hell. After all, Lucifer doesn't take after his dad, so the parent he does resemble is sure to be quite terrifying.

Genre: Crime, Drama, Fantasy

[anhphung1411-blog]

#lalaland #2016film #thefoolsdream #sebastianstan #ryangosling #talent #jazzpianist #mia #emmastone #aspiringactress #theirlovestory #thefoolsgeneration #yourpassionleadtheway #oscarawards #bestactress #bestdirector #bestcinetography #bestoriginalsong #bestoriginalscore #bestproductiondesign https://www.instagram.com/p/ByS_DZ4AGg9/?igshid=76q66u2qvmme

[higherfeed]

Jaguar Action movie released In Hindi

The film begins with a lawyer who suggests to his friend on the phone that he is watching "SS News Channel" to watch a live murder appear. He interrupts the call by saying that he will call after seeing him killed and will turn to that channel when electricity is cut off. Read the full article

[marlasomething]

Continuing the pic I posted last saturday, here we have the five #movies which almost entered #2016 top ten #ElOlivo #thesecretlifeofpets #spotlight #nebraska #amonstercalls #Film #2016films #MyEdit

[xantthec]

Finally _ #egonschieletodundmädchen #egonschieledeathandthemaiden #egonschiele #noahsaavedra #germanfilms #dieterberner #biographyfilm #filmoftheday #photooftheday #2016films #justreleased

[adamwatchesmovies]

The Boy (2016)

The Boy had an idea that - had it pursed all the way - would’ve been interesting. It takes the familiar route instead, making it generic and forgettable. In fact, I hardly remembered anything about the movie (except the lame twist ending) when I sat down to watch it again in anticipation of the sequel. To my surprise, I enjoyed it better the second time around. It still doesn’t live up to its potential but if you watch it at home, as a rental and you're fine with an uninspired story you won't be entirely sorry.

Greta (Lauren Cohan) is hired by the wealthy Heelshires to work as a nanny for their son, Brahms. At the house, she’s shocked to discover the boy died years ago. She will instead be taking care of a porcelain doll the parents claim is their son. When the Heelshires leave on vacation, strange occurrences make Greta wonder if the doll may actually be alive.

For a long time, Greta treats Brahms like a normal doll. A couple of strange occurrences raise minor flags - nothing you wouldn’t attribute to an old, creepy house or to parents who are still grieving. This isn’t one of those movies where the stupid heroine stays somewhere she doesn't belong. Based on the amount of cash she’s being paid to do nothing you’d put up with a lot. When things escalate, the solution seems easy: just follow the instructions the Heelshires gave her. Even if the spirit of Brahms is possessing the doll, he’s still easier to take care of than a normal kid. Greta has a past she's trying to escape (all the more reason to stay in the house and get paid mad monies) and the man who delivers the groceries once a week, Malcolm (Rupert Evans) is charming.

Some cheap jump scares are further cheapened when they turn out to be dreams but you’re ready to forgive these trespasses. As long as the movie is going to do what you think it’s going to do. Brahms seems to be getting along fine with Greta. It’s weird to be taking care of a ghost but if she can handle it, why not? The spirit might even protect her should her abusive ex-boyfriend make an appearance. You have the makings of neat little ghost story… until the film chickens out. To the picture’s credit, the hints have been sprinkled throughout (though Brahms’ parents’ behavior doesn’t quite make sense) so it doesn’t entirely come out of nowhere… only mostly.

Turns out, Brahms is alive; a full-grown slasher (complete with creepy mask) who's been living in the house's walls this whole time. It explains why the food's been disappearing but talk about routine.

In the end, The Boy loses confidence and chickens out. Had it stuck to what it was doing at first, it would’ve worked. It would’ve also been a lot more memorable. If you’re determined to see it, make it at home with lowered expectations. (February 23, 2020)

[mendelsohnben]

Favourite Films Watched in 2016 | Animal Kingdom (2010) dir. David Michôd

[mscortneymarie-blog]

The most thought-provoking, most beautiful, and most-emotionally jarring and the most important film that I saw in all of 2016. I highly recommend this to everyone. Especially those interested in issues regarding race, sexuality, masculinity, family, addiction, love...I was shook by the end. From LA-based Black filmmaker and writer, Barry Jenkins. Please find a way to see this.

[1103199xmovies]

74/100 - Lucifer Season 1 (2016)

Episode 1-13

Lucifer Moringstar, the former lord of hell, has decided to vacation in L.A. along with his right hand demon Mazikeen. Using his night club Lux, Lucifer parties and indulges in every pleasure imaginable. However, the death of an old aquantance puts Lucifer on the path of vegeance and in the path of detective Chloe Deker. Lucifer decides to use the LAPD as an outlit to continue punish sinners. At the same Lucifer's brother, the angel Amenadiel is trying to get Lucifer to go back to hell.

Genre: Crime, Drama, Fantasy

[notebook-cc-blog]

Selection of fave images from ‘Moonlight’. 

[imperialwatson]

FINALLY!!! #rogueoneastarwarsstory #starwarsnerd #starwars #jynerso #cassianandor #orsonkrennic #chirrutimwe #k2so #bohdirook #bazemalbus #sawgerrera #darthvader #nerdyandproud #2016film #longlivetheempire

[2017film]

changed the url

just in case youre confused i was 2016films, since that one with 2017 was taken i changed it to this

i might change it again

and sorry for being so inactive lately, will post more asap 

thanks♡

[marlasomething]

With a huge delay but here it is my #TopTen of #2016films #FantasticBeastsAndWhereToFindThem #zootopia #DoctorStrange #thedanishgirl #StarWarsrogueone #tardeparalaira #Deadpool #thedressmaker #Moana #thehatefuleight