The Zachtastic Movie Blog

(Poster Source: Wikipedia ) I think it’s safe to say that M. Night Shyamalan has had some rough patches in the past 15 years or so. While his earlier films were largely successful, once he released The Village back in 2004, moviegoers began to feel that he had lost his touch. I myself was disenchanted by Shyamalan for quite a while, especially since After Earth earned a spot on my list of the 10 worst films of 2013. That being said, though, I admire this man’s tenacity and diligence. Most people might dwindle and succumb to low self-esteem after experiencing heavy public scrutiny, but Shyamalan seems to be putting his past behind him. I say this firstly for the fact that his 2015 film The Visit received a moderate box office and critical reception, which is a major improvement compared to his previous failures. Moreover, his latest film Split has received positive reviews from critics, scoring his highest critical ratings on Metacritic since The Sixth Sense . But suc...

Thanks for sticking right to the very end. I know I took more time with my favorite films of 2016 as opposed to those I detested, but it was for a purpose. Although I enjoy sharing criticisms of truly horrible cinematic works, in all honesty, the world does not need more negativity. There is an excess of hate, bigotry, prejudice, and misunderstandings present in our everyday conversations, that positivity is a necessity for our society. Oftentimes, this enthusiasm must come through the arts, since people are much more inclined to change because of what they see and experience as opposed to being told what to think. Most of my favorite films of 2016 have cleverly presented themes that easily offer solutions to many of the world’s problems. These films have offered solace which the world desperately needs. But the film I have chosen for the #1 spot is special. While its message is meaningful, it is the one that I find most rewatchable. I feel the strongest emotional connection to ...

Once again, I welcome you to my series on what I feel were the 10 best films of 2016! Given that we are getting close to the end, I will make this introduction brief. But what I will say is that my top 5 films are all very special works of entertainment. Beyond simply being quality cinematic works, these have touched me on a personal level—at least much more so than the others. I know that many others loved the films I have chosen. Even so, I hope that I can still spread some awareness to my readers about these particular picks. Without further ado, here are picks #5-2 for my top 10 films of 2016. #5 — Captain America: Civil War (The Russo Brothers) Yes, I understand that this film has plot holes and some ridiculous moments. But in the grand scheme of things, doesn’t every single big blockbuster have script issues like those—even the “great” ones? In the case of Civil War , I find the nitpicking to be easy criticisms when there are otherwise so many great el...