My Top 10 Films of 2016

By Nadia Ranaputri

Keep in mind that this is just my opinion. I didn't see all of the films in 2016, and I didn't write reviews to all of them that are listed under. I took my time with these films as to which will make the cut and which won't. There are some films I've praised quite highly that did not make it in. Nonetheless, here is my list of my top 10 films of 2016.

10) Eddie The Eagle
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It may be a biopic that has its clichés, but there are so much more in store that make up for them. With humorous and charming performances from both Taron Egerton and Hugh Jackman, Eddie The Eagle was worth the time.



9) Star Trek Beyond
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 It's not the best film of the Star Trek trilogy, but it certainly is still good, and its tone does feel a lot closer to the original series and films than the previous two films. Some people may dislike it for that, and some people may like it. For me? I loved it.

8) The Conjuring 2
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I’m not usually one for horror films, yet The Conjuring 2 has its spot here. I loved the first Conjuring film, and though the second installment doesn’t exceed much of the high expectations set from the first film, it still manages to be entertaining and chilling on its own.

7) Rogue One: A Stars Wars Story
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Originally, this was going to have a lower spot, but after having seen it twice, I found that I liked it even more on the second viewing than I did on the first viewing. Rogue One may have its flaws, but it succeeds in storytelling and establishing a brand new chapter in the Star Wars universe. I also appreciate its choice of tone, as it is a little darker and grittier than the previous films. 

6) Moana
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It may follow some of the same steps of a typical Disney princess film, but Moana creates so many new beats along the way that you just sail along. With a strong-hearted Polynesian princess and a narcissistic Demigod, it was bound to be great.

5) Captain America: Civil War
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Team Cap or Team Iron Man? Did they pull it off? Hell yes, they did. It might not be as good as The Winter Soldier, but Civil War still manages to be compelling and great in developing our already established heroes as well as introducing new ones without making them feel like they were shoehorned. And man, did I love Black Panther in this film.

4) Hacksaw Ridge
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Hacksaw Ridge may be slow in setting up characters, but it never seems to fall flat and boring. Once Hacksaw Ridge throws them into the depths of war, all hell breaks loose and this film does not shy away from violence. It deserves its place among one of the best war films, as it deserves a spot on my most favorite films from 2016. 

3) A Monster Calls
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A Monster Calls may seem as if it could follow the steps of films such as Where the Wild Things Are, Pete’s Dragon, and The BFG, but the film is its own thing with wondrous storytelling and impressive performances that made it all the more spectacular.

2) Zootopia 
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An animated film with a unique story and a great message, Zootopia is one big brave film that I ended up loving the more I see it. 

And my most favorite film of 2016 is......

1) Hunt for the Wilderpeople

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The ultimate NZ gem, Taika Waititi’s latest film is filled with heart, humor, and originality that simply hooked me in from start to finish. It may not be as big of a film as the others on this list, but a small film with a big heart goes a long way, which is why Hunt for the Wilderpeople is my favorite film of 2016.

So there you have it, my top 10 films of 2016. What are yours?

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