the year 2016 gave moviegoers so many greatblockbusters that even the most ardent film fan could be forgiven for missing out on afew of the better offerings that flew under the radar. here's a look back at some of best moviesreleased in 2016 that you haven't seen. paterson before breaking big as kylo ren in star wars:the force awakens, adam driver got his start in indie films. despite his box office success, driver hasn'tforgotten his roots. he put in an acclaimed effort in this jimjarmusch drama, which focuses on a bus driver
and his wife as they navigate the interestingsimplicity of their daily lives. it shows the contrast of how each life isdifferent, while simultaneously reminding us how they can weave together through relationships. critics have praised the small scale of thefilm and how it relishes in simple, everyday moments. midnight special if you couldn't get enough adam driver inyour life, here's some more. midnight special is the story of a fatherracing against time to protect his son from outside forces bent on taking advantage ofhis seemingly superhuman abilities.
it's far from the biggest box-office drawof the year. but for anyone who's ever felt the weightof being a parent, midnight special proved director jeff nichols could graduate fromthe indie ranks to the studio system without losing a single step. hell or high water if you only know chris pine from star trek,hell or high water serves as a reminder of just how much range the young version of kirkactually has when given a meatier role. this modern western drama focuses on a pairof bank robbers being tracked by a texas ranger, played by the dude himself, jeff bridges.
touted by critics as one of the best filmsof the year, hell or high water rises on the strength of an excellent cast, subverts allthe old genre clichã©s, and packs an emotional sting in its closing act. train to busan you've heard of snakes on a plane… "i've had it with these monkey-fighting snakeson this monday to friday plane!" ...but how about zombies on a train? this south korean zombie flick from yeon sang-hotakes that pitch and runs with it, creating a white-knuckle thriller and political allegorytied up in one exceptionally terrifying package.
much like george romero used the undead asa symbol for consumerism a few decades ago, sang-ho tackles some social commentary ofhis own. critics have praised train to busan for itssimple setup and deft execution, and it was so good hollywood is cooking up a u.s. remakeright now. and if you like your horror a little moredemon-y... the witch it's easy to find a horror movie offeringup a few jump scares or some slasher gore, but it's trickier to find one with enoughfaith in its audience to take things slow or get a little weird.
that's that's what genre fans got with thewitch, a movie that announces writer/director robert eggers as a filmmaker worth watching. the story follows a path through a spookythicket of woods in 17th-century new england, which should be more or less familiar to anyonewho's ever indulged in period horror. but it's eggers' execution that makes thewitch so creepily compelling. and his flair for imagery will leave it lingeringin your mind for days. moonlight this one has landed on just about every "bestof" list out there, and for good reason. director barry jenkins has assembled a fantasticcast to tell the story of one man's journey
through life as he discovers himself — fromchildhood all the way through adulthood. it's ambitious and intimate, tracing a taleof sexual discovery and race unlike virtually anything else at the box office. the cast does an amazing job of bringing anunforgettable story to life. elstree 1976 if you're a fan of the original star warstrilogy, this is an absolute must-see. elstree 1976 is a deep dive into the underbellyof a galaxy far, far away. instead of telling the stories that have allbeen told a thousand times, this semi-documentary tracks the actors in those alien suits, andsome folks who saw their entire appearances
end up on the cutting room floor. they might've taken on the tiniest of roles,but this franchise continues to affect their lives decades later. except for jek porkins. that guy's long gone. (rip porkins) the invitation a slow-burning mystery thriller that doublesas an appealingly nasty dig into the emotional fallout from a tragic divorce, the invitationhas jennifer's body director karyn kusama
making a return to feature filmmaking aftera few years in the tv trenches. unfolding at a party thrown by the ex-wifeand new husband of a man who's starting over with a new relationship, the story startswith a simmering stew of potentially toxic ingredients and spends the next 100 minutesexpertly ramping up the tension. so, basically thanksgiving dinner with yourfamily, but with more sex and less mashed potatoes. swiss army man it's daniel radcliffe's most interesting roleyet: a corpse. this quirky dramedy focuses on a shipwreckedman, played by paul dano, who befriends radcliffe's
dead, farting body and takes him on an epicadventure. and that's only the beginning. the film is probably one of the weirdest you'llsee this year, but it's worth the chance. it has a ton of heart, and about every bitof humor you can mine from a man hanging out with a flatulent body. critics have called swiss army man everythingfrom whimsical to deliriously fun, and it's almost an r-rated fairy tale…with fart jokes. (10 points to gryffindor) kubo and the two strings
this stop-motion fantasy adventure sadly gotlost in the shuffle between zootopia and finding dory, but it's still definitely among thebest animated films of the year. the story follows a young boy whose quietlife is thrown upside down when he's caught up in a battle that sets him off on an epicadventure. joined by his magical companions monkey andbeetle — voiced by oscar winners charlize theron and matthew mcconaughey — kubo setsout to unravel the mysteries of his family history while carving out his own life. the visuals are stunning, and the story weavestogether in a way that will have you laughing one minute and sobbing the next.
the edge of seventeen this hilarious, touching, and at times bitingcoming of age story focuses on a high school junior whose life is turned upside down whenher best friend starts dating her brother. the story weaves between her own love lifeand those around her. the talent is top notch, and the script iswhip smart. this is the teen movie you probably missed,but should absolutely see. if that's not enough, it also features woodyharrelson as a sage teacher dispensing some hilarious life advice along the way. "as some of you know i have 32 fleeting minutesof happiness during lunch, which has been
eaten up again and again by the same, especiallybadly-dressed student." the lobster this one proved a hit on the festival circuit,and it certainly gets points for having one of the most original premises of the year. the story follows david, played by colin farrell,who's dumped by his wife. if that wasn't sad enough, he lives in a worldwhere you're turned into an animal of your choosing if you don't find a new love in 45days. after deciding to throw in with a rebel faction,david embarks on an unorthodox romance. director yorgos lanthimos uses the formatas a way to poke fun at our societal norms
while telling a truly compelling story alongthe way. and you can never lose with a co-star likejohn c. reilly. "you're like a brother to me. you're my best friend in the whole world." "i don't think i'm your best friend in thewhole world..." hunt for the wilderpeople "when they ask who did this, tell them itwas the wilderpeople." "the what-er-people?" this charmingly offbeat sundance selectionfocuses on a young boy starting a new life
with his foster family in new zealand. with his new life in the balance, young rickygoes on the run with his new, reluctant uncle hec in the new zealand wilderness. as many reviewers have noted, the film isbasically a quirky pixar movie brought to life, telling a sweet story that can appealto the entire family. think up, without so many balloons. the film was a hit in new zealand, but ismore than deserving of a global audience. and in case you didn't know, the director,taika waititi, also helmed thor: ragnarok. marvel fans should definitely check this filmout.
jackie we all know the story of john f. kennedy,but it's a story that's almost never been told through the eyes of his wife. the film casts natalie portman as jackie kennedy,and traces the immediate aftermath of jfk's assassination and the grueling work she didto hold the country together and preserve their legacy. it's a fascinating angle for a story, shininga light on a strong woman who's too often overshadowed. critics have touted the film as a fresh windowinto a pivotal moment in american history,
and portman's performance has earned her someof the best reviews of her career. the fact that portman has recovered from starwars or garden state at all is a pretty huge feat. sing street if you're looking for a feel-good movie, singstreet certainly fits the bill. directed by john carney, this semi-musicaltells the story of a 14-year-old boy in dublin who tries to woo a mysterious girl by tellingher she can star in his band's music videos. he just, you know, doesn't actually have aband. from there, it's a love letter to anyone whoever sank into a good record or learned to
play guitar to strum their favorite song. sing street is a story about the power ofmusic itself and how it can change the world for the better. and the soundtrack isn't half bad, either. manchester by the sea kenneth lonergan's latest project is the storyof an emotionally stunted man who returns to his hometown to raise his 16-year-old nephew. critics have raved about the performancesof stars casey affleck, michelle williams, kyle chandler and gretchen mol — and forgood reason.
it uses a simple setup to tackle complex themes,delving into crippling grief while dissecting everything from the meaning of family to howthose left behind deal with death. green room while green room falls a little off the beatenpath, it's still well worth checking out for anyone who likes their action movies to havea sharp set of teeth — or anyone who enjoyed blue ruin, writer-director jeremy saulnier's2014 debut. this time out, viewers are plunged into thehellish ordeal experienced by a punk band who attract the bloodthirsty ire of a packof murderous neo-nazis. did we mention that patrick stewart is thehomicidal owner of the club where the band
is trapped? yes, this patrick stewart. "m, n, o, p, i could go on all day, q... q?" terrifying. green room is equal parts smart and nasty—andone of the more sinfully enjoyable indie efforts of 2016. thanks for watching! click the looper icon to subscribe to ouryoutube channel.
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