Best Movies of 2015

Funeratic members voted these movies to be the best of 2015. Voters included Erik Bates, Samir Mehta, and Scott Hardie. A breakdown of each ballot appears at the bottom.

1: Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens

18 points | 3 votes | read reviews | read about it on IMDb

"I loved every minute of it. I want to go back and see it again. And again." –Erik Bates (#1 pick)

"This is really good entertainment, and pure catnip to Star Wars fans." –Scott Hardie

"It was so very fun and so much better than the prequels." –Samir Mehta

2: Mad Max: Fury Road

18 points | 2 votes | read reviews | read about it on IMDb

"It's hard to discuss this movie without going to hyperbole. It is singular and magnificent. It's bold, innovative, and full of ideas." –Samir Mehta (#1 pick)

"The movie has all kinds of subtexts if you want to read in to them, but the wild spectacle on the surface is more than entertaining enough if that's all you want out of a summer movie." –Scott Hardie

3: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2

12 points | 2 votes | read reviews | read about it on IMDb

"A fitting end to the series. I found it to be a thoroughly entertaining movie." –Erik Bates

"This is a genuinely great movie." –Samir Mehta

4: Aloha

10 points | 1 vote | read reviews | read about it on IMDb

"I loved this movie. I loved the way this movie made me feel. When it was over, I watched it again. I couldn't stop smiling." –Scott Hardie (#1 pick)

"There are standout scenes. Emma Stone is wonderful." –Samir Mehta

5: Avengers: Age of Ultron

9 points | 2 votes | read reviews | read about it on IMDb

"The Ultron-as-God allegory was odd for me." –Erik Bates

"The action is plentiful and very satisfying, particularly a Hulk vs Iron Man face-off, and there's no shortage of humor either." –Scott Hardie

5: Inside Out

9 points | 2 votes | read reviews | read about it on IMDb

"Loved this movie. Clever writing. Excellent voice acting." –Erik Bates

"It's another good Pixar film, if a minor one." –Scott Hardie

7: What Happened, Miss Simone?

9 points | 1 vote | read reviews | read about it on IMDb

"She was a musical genius and an emotional conduit during tumultuous times, and this film is a fine tribute to her." –Scott Hardie

7: Brooklyn

9 points | 1 vote | read reviews | read about it on IMDb

"This is a lovely, quiet, moving film. It's so moving and poetic that I think it tells the tale of immigrants from anywhere to anywhere." –Samir Mehta