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| The Best Movie of 2014 |
The Bell Curve – The Best Movies
of 2014
Last year, Hollywood saw its best year of the decade including old school
Disney magic (Frozen), specular visuals (Gravity), and important
lessons from history (12 Years a Slave). This year saw less timeless
movies but more films of excellent quality than just managed to miss the mark –
more of a bell curve than a skateboard ramp. Here’s the best of 2014:
1. God’s Not Dead – A myriad of faith stories surround a David and
Goliath struggle between an atheist professor and the Christian student with
the courage to resist him. Think Crash meets Mere Christianity. A
Five Reel Film. See my CWR review, "Crash Meets Mere
Christianity" (April 4th, 2014). http://www.catholicworldreport.com/Blog/3050/crash_meets_mere_christianity.aspx
2. Unbroken – Actress turned director Angelia Jolie brings the
fantastic true story of war prisoner Louie Zamperini and the faith that help
him endure racial prejudice, sportly competition, elemental survival, and
physical torture.
3. Gimmie Shelter – A pro-life testimony that proves art has the
capacity to change lives. See my CWR review, "Shelter for All"
(Februrary 3rd, 2014). http://www.catholicworldreport.com/Blog/3599/the_14_most_popular_cwr_stories_of_2014.aspx
4. The Lego Movie – Everything about this movie is awesome.
5. Divergent – Spiritual boot camp for millennials facing the
onslaught of 21st century “values.”
6. Muppets Most Wanted – Funny songs, thrilling intrigue, and
hilarious celebrity cameos – all involving the always wonderful Muppets. Has
there ever been a bad Muppet movie? Well, Muppets from Space and The
Lady Gaga Christmas Special, but besides them?
7. Big Hero 6 – A fun kid click with a lot of heart and the best
sidekick in ages. . See my CWR review, "'Big Hero 6' and Healing the Hurt
'You Can't Touch'" (November 12th, 2014). http://www.catholicworldreport.com/Blog/3508/big_hero_6_and_healing_the_hurt_you_cant_touch.aspx
8. Annie – A modern adaptation that is *gasp* better than the
original.
9. Cesar Chavez – There was a reason you couldn’t get good wine in
the late 1960s. A very good reason involving a great man who used his Catholic
faith to bring dignity to poor immigrants who still suffer to this day.
10. Guardians of the Galaxy – Big guns. Big laughs. Big Effects.
This is probably the best Marvel film to date.
Honorable Mention: The Book of Life, Boyhood, Captain America: The
Winter Soldier, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, The Fault in Our Stars,
Godzilla, How to Train Your Dragon 2, The Hundred Foot Journey, The Hunger
Games: Mockingjay – Part 1, Life Itself, Maleficent, Noah, X-Men: Days of
Future Past
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