Top 10 movies 2016

1.Captain America: Civil War

2016 ‧ Science fiction film/Action ‧ 2h 27m

Political pressure mounts to install a system of accountability when the actions of the Avengers lead to collateral damage. The new status quo deeply divides members of the team. Captain America (Chris Evans) believes superheroes should remain free to defend humanity without government interference.… More

Initial release: April 27, 2016 (France)

Directors: Joe Russo, Anthony Russo

Box office: 1.132 billion USD

Budget: 250 million USD

2.La La Land

2016 ‧ Drama film/Romance ‧ 2h 8m

8.9/10IMDb92%Rotten Tomatoes3.5/4Roger Ebert

The story of Mia, an aspiring actress, and Sebastian, a dedicated jazz musician, struggling to make ends meet while pursuing their dreams in a city known for destroying hopes and breaking hearts. With modern day Los Angeles as the backdrop, this musical about everyday life explores what is more impo… More

Initial release: November 9, 2016 (Philippines)

Director: Damien Chazelle

Box office: 35.3 million USD

Budget: 30 million USD

3.Deadpool

2016 ‧ Fantasy/Science fiction film ‧ 1h 48m

8.1/10IMDb7.4/10IGN.com4.7/5Google Play

Wade Wilson (Ryan Reynolds) is a former Special Forces operative who now works as a mercenary. His world comes crashing down when evil scientist Ajax (Ed Skrein) tortures, disfigures and transforms him into Deadpool. The rogue experiment leaves Deadpool with accelerated healing powers and a twisted … More

Initial release: January 21, 2016 (Taipei)

Director: Tim Miller

Featured song: Careless Whisper

Box office: 760.3 million USD

Budget: 58 million USD

4.Zootopia

016 ‧ Buddy cop film/Adventure ‧ 1h 48m

8.1/10IMDb98%Rotten Tomatoes4.6/5Google Play

From the largest elephant to the smallest shrew, the city of Zootopia is a mammal metropolis where various animals live and thrive. When Judy Hopps (Ginnifer Goodwin) becomes the first rabbit to join the police force, she quickly learns how tough it is to enforce the law. Determined to prove herself… More

Initial release: February 10, 2016 (Belgium)

Directors: Byron Howard, Rich Moore

Featured song: Try Everything

Box office: 1.024 billion USD

Budget: 150 million USD

5.Arrival

2016 ‧ Mystery/Science fiction film ‧ 1h 58m

8.3/10IMDb94%Rotten Tomatoes81%Metacritic

Linguistics professor Louise Banks (Amy Adams) leads an elite team of investigators when gigantic spaceships touch down in 12 locations around the world. As nations teeter on the verge of global war, Banks and her crew must race against time to find a way to communicate with the extraterrestrial vis… More

Initial release: October 10, 2016 (Russia, United Kingdom)

Director: Denis Villeneuve

Box office: 144.4 million USD

Budget: 47 million USD

Languages: English, Russian, Standard Mandarin

6.Manchester by the Sea

2016 ‧ Drama film ‧ 2h 17m

8.5/10IMDb97%Rotten Tomatoes96%Metacritic

Lee Chandler is a brooding, irritable loner who works as a handyman for a Boston apartment block. One damp winter day he gets a call summoning him to his hometown, north of the city. His brother's heart has given out suddenly, and he's been named guardian to his 16-year-old nephew. As if losing his … More

Initial release: November 18, 2016 (USA)

Director: Kenneth Lonergan

Screenplay: Kenneth Lonergan

Box office: 21.6 million USD

Producers: Matt Damon, Kimberly Steward, Chris Moore, Lauren Beck, Kevin J. Walsh

7.Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

2016 ‧ Science fiction film/Action ‧ 2h 13m

8.1/10IMDb85%Rotten Tomatoes65%Metacritic

Former scientist Galen Erso lives on a farm with his wife and young daughter Jyn. His peaceful existence comes crashing down when the evil Orson Krennic takes him away from his beloved family. Many years later, Galen is now the Empire's lead engineer for the most powerful weapon in the galaxy, the D… More

Initial release: December 14, 2016 (Belgium)

Director: Gareth Edwards

Budget: 200 million USD

Film series: Star Wars Anthology Series

Music composed by: Michael Giacchino

8.Hell or High Water

2016 ‧ Crime film/Drama film ‧ 1h 43m

7.8/10IMDb98%Rotten Tomatoes88%Metacritic

Toby is a divorced father who's trying to make a better life for his son. His brother Tanner is an ex-convict with a short temper and a loose trigger finger. Together, they plan a series of heists against the bank that's about to foreclose on their family ranch. Standing in their way is Marcus, a Te… More

Initial release: August 11, 2016 (Israel)

Director: David Mackenzie

Box office: 31.1 million USD

Screenplay: Taylor Sheridan

Budget: 12 million USD

9.The Jungle Book

The Jungle Book is a 2016 American fantasy adventure film directed and co-produced by Jon Favreau, written by Justin Marks and produced by Walt Disney Pictures.Wikipedia

Initial release: April 4, 2016 (USA)

Director: Jon Favreau

Featured song: The Bare Necessities

Box office: 966.6 million USD

Film series: The Jungle Book film series

10.X-Men: Apocalypse

2016 ‧ Fantasy/Science fiction film ‧ 2h 27m

7.1/10IMDb48%Rotten Tomatoes4.2/5Google Play

Worshiped as a god since the dawn of civilization, the immortal Apocalypse (Oscar Isaac) becomes the first and most powerful mutant. Awakening after thousands of years, he recruits the disheartened Magneto (Michael Fassbender) and other mutants to create a new world order. As the fate of the Earth h… More

Initial release: May 9, 2016 (United Kingdom)

Director: Bryan Singer

Film series: X-Men

Box office: 543.9 million USD

Budget: 178 million USD