Spectacular and magnificent. Christopher Nolan's audacious sci-fi epic, Interstellar should be experienced in IMAX, shot on 70mm film. The mind-blowing space imagery, clearly inspired by 2001: A Space Odyssey.
9. edge of tomorrow
Groundhog Day meets Aliens and Starship Troopers. Edge of Tomorrow was one of the biggest surprises of the year. A humans vs. aliens blockbuster that's smart, funny and exciting.
8. snowpiercer
Set in a bizarre dystopian future. Joon-ho Bong's thrilling, visionary Snowpiercer delivers action spectacle and thought-provoking social commentary. Movie lovers can't afford to miss it.
7. the raid 2
The Godfather meets Infernal Affairs. The Raid 2 expands and improves over the original. An exhilarating, hyper-violent thrill-ride and sophisticated, complex crime saga with psychopath gangsters and corrupt cops.
6. her
Spike Jonze's provocative and unconventional futuristic love story is sweet, soulful and heartbreaking. Great performances by Joaquin Phoenix and Scarlett Johansson. I almost cried.
5. guardians of the galaxy
The best Marvel movie ever. James Gunn's first big blockbuster, Guardians of the Galaxy is a fun, action-packed sci-fi comedy with an amazing soundtrack.
4. boyhood
A landmark picture in American cinema history. Richard Linklater's extraordinary achievement Boyhood is bold, beautiful and unforgettable. A Best Picture Oscar-winner for sure.
3. gone girl
David Fincher's mesmerizing Gone Girl is dark and gripping. Rosamund Pike knocks it out of the park as the sick, twisted psychopathic Amy Dunne. This ranks among Fight Club, Se7en, The Social Network and Zodiac.
2. 12 years a slave
Uncompromising and unflinchingly brutal. Based on the true story of Solomon Northup, Steve McQueen's horrifying portrayal of American slavery, 12 Years a Slave is essential viewing. The Schindler's List of the 21st century.
1. inside llewyn davis
Sad, melancholy and haunting. The Coen brothers are on exhilarating form. Oscar Isaac is outstanding as a struggling folk singer just trying to make it. Inside Llewyn Davis is pure cinematic nirvana. A masterpiece.