Before we go over my top ten films of the year, let's take a little detour and look at five films that maybe weren't so great, but are worth watching for various reasons.
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The House With a Clock in Its Walls Ticks Every Now and Then, But Not All the Way: Review
Eli Roth's first foray into making films for children actually shows a sign of promise.
Ocean’s Eight Review: Effervescent Substance Overcomes a Dearth of Style
Gary Ross' crack at the Ocean's franchise doesn't quite measure up to Steven Soderbergh's trilogy, but it's a blast to watch regardless. Chuck Winters breaks it down.
Hanna – Review
Restrained, where Joe Wright is at his best. (✯✯✯✯)
Thor: Ragnarok – Review
Aware of its own loop and willing to point it out, even if somewhat constricted. (✯✯✯½)
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button – Review
Awfully misguided without distinction and horribly overlong. (✯✯)
Truth – Review
Tiptoes around importance and relevance for convention. (✯✯½)
Carol – Review
Unafraid, beautiful, profound - amongst all the best. (✯✯✯✯✯)
Ponyo – Review
Miyazaki lets cutesiness overwhelm him. (✯✯✯½)
