The Martian

Great film full of science, humour and tension. Probably my favourite film of the year. I did just see Star Wars so I'm still on a high from that but stepping back a little... The Martian was probably the best piece of cinema that I saw this year.

Star Wars VII: The Force Awakens

I think this is better than A New Hope. So if this is the New Hope of the sequel trilogy, I can't wait for Empire. A slightly slower pace and a touch more confidence in its universally excellent new characters would have elevated an already great movie into an instant classic, but I really do have to nitpick to find faults.

Inside Out

I feel like really good Pixar films aren't as prevalent as they used to be. This is definitely one of them, however. Touching, charming, funny... highly recommended.

Mad Max Fury Road

Just a crazy visceral experience. I'm not a fan of the Mad Max world, but this was the cinema equivalent of a rollercoaster with a lot of g-forces. If you like loud noises and things being on fire, this is a must-see.