Movies that most exceeded your expectations in 2015 - Page 3 - Blu-ray Forum

scooter123 · 01-07-2016, 02:21 AM

The Final Girls - Upon hearing the plot I was pumped, then found out it was rated PG-13, which damped my spirits a bit. Still i watched it and was very very surprised by it. It not only pays homage to the 80s slashers it also at the core of it is a touching mother daughter story. And the "bette davis" scene is one of the most iconic movie moments of the year for me.

Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse - It sucks that paramount tried out its new, wide release then vod soon after approach to this. This should have been promoted more because it was a very funny and action packed unconventional zombie movie.

Trainwreck - Having not been a huge fan of Judd and his previous films, and also having a practically unknown lead, I was sure about how good this would be. Boy was I mistaken. It was hilarious, and touching. And Amy is now getting the recognition she deserves.

We Are Your Friends - I can see where all the criticism comes from for this film but honestly I loved the music and the energy Zac gave to the performance.

Ricki and the Flash - Went in expecting an average family dramedy, I got that and more with the stellar cast. And Meryl performing rock songs, doesn't get any better.

Mad Max: Fury Road - Hold Crap! The trailers just made it look like an action epic, but not to the extent that the film was. Everything about it was just fantastic and it deserves all the hype and hopefully awards that come to it.

Zivouhr · 01-07-2016, 02:27 AM

The following went above what I was expecting:

Mission Impossible Rogue Nation (motorcycle scene)
Martian 3D (final act)
Peanuts 3D (smile on my face most of the movie)
Spectre 007 (lots more action and great action too)
Good Dinosaur 3D (3D way better than Pixar's prior mild 3D efforts)
Star Wars VII 3D (went beyond my expectations, awesome)

L-Rouge · 01-07-2016, 02:30 AM

Mad Max kicked me

Straight
outa
ma seat!

Infernal King · 01-07-2016, 03:18 AM

Everything I've seen so far (although there's plenty left I haven't watched yet) has turned out about how I've expected.

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Jupiter Ascending - I was expecting a visually impressive trainwreck but this was really, really good. It's a shame nobody else thought so cause I wouldn't have minded more.

No, there is another...

jamesdevil · 01-07-2016, 03:59 AM

It Follows - I don't normally like horror much at all. This film is special.

Star Wars: The Force Awakens - Probably the best mass market non-Pixar film in at least a decade. I never thought it'd be bad because it's way too important for Disney but I didn't expect it to be as wonderful as it is. Reverent in all the right places and ultimately is able to stand on its own feet as something new. Contains one of the best newcomer casting decisions of my lifetime.

Brooklyn - Never thought this would be my favorite film of the year. Normal people do normal things and it's not a film that relies on twists and turns and yet I found myself on the edge of my seat at one point. Relentlessly pleasant and sublime without ever being mawkish. A love letter to the immigrant foundation of this country that we so often forget.

VictoryAtNight · 01-11-2016, 04:31 AM

The Age Of Adaline: This movie almost made me cry a couple of times. Sniff....sniff.

The Wedding Ringer: Although I am "attracted" to R-rated comedies, I wasn't expecting this to be funny. Kevin Hart and Josh Gad surprised me in this one.

AaronJ · 01-11-2016, 05:49 AM

Diary of a Teenage Girl
Went in with 0 expectations, knew almost nothing about it. Found it to be one of the strongest films I've seen a while. It stuck with me for a very long time afterwards.

Mad Max: Fury Road
OK, this one's sort of weird, since I really didn't like it too much. But, that being said, I liked it more than I thought I would. So technically it exceeded my expectations.

The Man From U.N.C.L.E.
This one I bought blind solely because of the cast and, especially, the look of the trailers and clips. It just looked so damned fashionable. But what a fun ride it turned out to be! I am so glad that I gave this one a chance.

Smartmark · 01-11-2016, 11:08 AM

It Follows
Creed
Sicario
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.
Kingsmen : The Secret Service
Ant-Man
Mad Max Fury Road
Trainwreck

tigertron · 01-11-2016, 12:25 PM

Ant-Man. I enjoyed it more than I thought I would as I'm not one for superhero movies. It's my second favourite MCU movie after Guardians.

levcore · 01-11-2016, 12:53 PM

Paper Towns and We Are Your Friends both far exceeded my expectations. Also Terminator Genisys.

zorbonaut · 01-11-2016, 05:51 PM

Mad Max: Fury Road - Don't normally like straight action movies but this is one of the better ones I've ever seen.

Ex Machina- After some lackluster critical reviews I was expecting to be disappointed but it was surprisingly good.

Spotlight- expected it to be good, but was surprised that I would put it as the second best film I watched.

Sicario- Never expected this to be as good as it was based on the trailers.

It Follows- I dislike the genre normally but was pleasantly surprised with this title.

01-11-2016, 05:49 AM	#47
AaronJ Banned Member since:Jul 2013 Location:Michigan 4K collection:47 Blu-ray collection:624 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:1	Diary of a Teenage Girl Went in with 0 expectations, knew almost nothing about it. Found it to be one of the strongest films I've seen a while. It stuck with me for a very long time afterwards. Mad Max: Fury Road OK, this one's sort of weird, since I really didn't like it too much. But, that being said, I liked it more than I thought I would. So technically it exceeded my expectations. The Man From U.N.C.L.E. This one I bought blind solely because of the cast and, especially, the look of the trailers and clips. It just looked so damned fashionable. But what a fun ride it turned out to be! I am so glad that I gave this one a chance. Last edited by AaronJ; 01-11-2016 at 05:54 AM.

01-07-2016, 02:21 AM	#41
scooter123 Member Member since:Jun 2012 Blu-ray collection:208	The Final Girls - Upon hearing the plot I was pumped, then found out it was rated PG-13, which damped my spirits a bit. Still i watched it and was very very surprised by it. It not only pays homage to the 80s slashers it also at the core of it is a touching mother daughter story. And the "bette davis" scene is one of the most iconic movie moments of the year for me. Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse - It sucks that paramount tried out its new, wide release then vod soon after approach to this. This should have been promoted more because it was a very funny and action packed unconventional zombie movie. Trainwreck - Having not been a huge fan of Judd and his previous films, and also having a practically unknown lead, I was sure about how good this would be. Boy was I mistaken. It was hilarious, and touching. And Amy is now getting the recognition she deserves. We Are Your Friends - I can see where all the criticism comes from for this film but honestly I loved the music and the energy Zac gave to the performance. Ricki and the Flash - Went in expecting an average family dramedy, I got that and more with the stellar cast. And Meryl performing rock songs, doesn't get any better. Mad Max: Fury Road - Hold Crap! The trailers just made it look like an action epic, but not to the extent that the film was. Everything about it was just fantastic and it deserves all the hype and hopefully awards that come to it.

01-07-2016, 02:27 AM	#42
Zivouhr Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Dec 2011 Location:USA 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:127	The following went above what I was expecting: Mission Impossible Rogue Nation (motorcycle scene) Martian 3D (final act) Peanuts 3D (smile on my face most of the movie) Spectre 007 (lots more action and great action too) Good Dinosaur 3D (3D way better than Pixar's prior mild 3D efforts) Star Wars VII 3D (went beyond my expectations, awesome)

01-07-2016, 02:30 AM	#43
L-Rouge Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2010 Location:south 4K collection:5 Blu-ray collection:254	Mad Max kicked me Straight outa ma seat!

01-07-2016, 03:59 AM	#45
jamesdevil Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Raleigh, NC 4K collection:640 Blu-ray collection:987 DVD collection:18 MA collection:571 Digital collection:25 iTunes collection:119 Trading Score:20	It Follows - I don't normally like horror much at all. This film is special. Star Wars: The Force Awakens - Probably the best mass market non-Pixar film in at least a decade. I never thought it'd be bad because it's way too important for Disney but I didn't expect it to be as wonderful as it is. Reverent in all the right places and ultimately is able to stand on its own feet as something new. Contains one of the best newcomer casting decisions of my lifetime. Brooklyn - Never thought this would be my favorite film of the year. Normal people do normal things and it's not a film that relies on twists and turns and yet I found myself on the edge of my seat at one point. Relentlessly pleasant and sublime without ever being mawkish. A love letter to the immigrant foundation of this country that we so often forget.

01-11-2016, 04:31 AM	#46
VictoryAtNight Blu-ray Count Member since:Sep 2011 Location:Hotel Krat 4K collection:72 Blu-ray collection:1043 DVD collection:393 MA collection:14 Digital collection:105 iTunes collection:3	The Age Of Adaline: This movie almost made me cry a couple of times. Sniff....sniff. The Wedding Ringer: Although I am "attracted" to R-rated comedies, I wasn't expecting this to be funny. Kevin Hart and Josh Gad surprised me in this one.

01-11-2016, 11:08 AM	#48
Smartmark Senior Member Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Upstate NY 4K collection:412 Blu-ray collection:2922 DVD collection:355	It Follows Creed Sicario The Man From U.N.C.L.E. Kingsmen : The Secret Service Ant-Man Mad Max Fury Road Trainwreck

01-11-2016, 12:25 PM	#49
tigertron Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2010 4K collection:19 Blu-ray collection:293 DVD collection:30 Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:2	Ant-Man. I enjoyed it more than I thought I would as I'm not one for superhero movies. It's my second favourite MCU movie after Guardians.

01-11-2016, 12:53 PM	#50
levcore Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Jun 2011 Location:Dryland 4K collection:306 Blu-ray collection:2617 Trading Score:3	Paper Towns and We Are Your Friends both far exceeded my expectations. Also Terminator Genisys.

01-11-2016, 05:51 PM	#51
zorbonaut Power Member Member since:Nov 2014 Location:Minnesota 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:264 DVD collection:53 MA collection:18 Digital collection:201 iTunes collection:384 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:172	Mad Max: Fury Road - Don't normally like straight action movies but this is one of the better ones I've ever seen. Ex Machina- After some lackluster critical reviews I was expecting to be disappointed but it was surprisingly good. Spotlight- expected it to be good, but was surprised that I would put it as the second best film I watched. Sicario- Never expected this to be as good as it was based on the trailers. It Follows- I dislike the genre normally but was pleasantly surprised with this title.

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