Top 10 BEST movies 2015

Overview

The video is a highly opinionated Top 10 favorite movies of 2015 list. The creator presents it as not reviews, and includes a friendly disclaimer that they haven’t seen every 2015 release.

A recurring issue is that one major late-December / January release—The Revenant—they couldn’t see yet, so it’s not eligible.

Main Highlights (Ranked)

#10 — Bridge of Spies

• Praised for its Cold War espionage tension
• Makes you root for an ordinary man in impossible circumstances
• The creator jokes about using a “three-sided dice” for the bottom spots, implying several contenders could’ve taken #10

#9 — Ex Machina

• Standout focus: performances, especially Oscar Isaac
• Themes explored: humanity vs. artificial intelligence
• Connected to a favorite Twilight Zone episode: “The Howling Man”

#8 — Straight Out of Compton

• A personal favorite because it matches their childhood context (they grew up around NWA music)
• They enjoy seeing the story from “the other side”
• They repeatedly highlight the soundtrack

#7 — Kingsman: The Secret Service

• Described as the most fun spy movie they can remember
• Emphasizes the film’s smart awareness of how ridiculous it is
• Highlights action set-pieces, including the church shootout
• Mentions a slightly awkward final shot, but dismisses it because the movie is otherwise pure kick-ass energy
• Mocks the villain as a “bad guy who ate McDonald’s”

#6 — Creed

• Framed as a perfect continuation of the Rocky universe
• Highlights: kick-ass fights and strong characters
• Praises how seamlessly Sylvester Stallone is integrated—crediting a standout performance from him

#5 — The Hateful Eight

• They liked it more the longer they thought about it
• Called a unique cinematic experience
• Says it’s hard to rank strictly by “better or worse,” because it’s more about the experience
• Suggests it could be even better on a second viewing

#4 — Mad Max: Fury Road

• Defends the film against the idea that someone accused them of “hating” it
• Recalls meeting a fan (jokingly suggesting they had a “bone to pick”)
• Responds that the movie is nonstop fun
• Emphasizes practical effects and its fast, kick-ass energy

#3 — Inside Out (Pixar)

• Celebrated as the best Pixar movie they’ve seen in years
• Jokes that it’s “just explaining puberty,” but insists the concept is genius
• Praises it for being full of heart, laughs, and tears

#2 — The Martian

• Says reading the book first made the movie even more satisfying
• Praised as funny, intense, and heartfelt
• Favorite type of premise: a lone man on Mars who’s doomed, but fights for survival using science

#1 — Star Wars: The Force Awakens

• Declared #1 largely for the fun and emotional “buildup” experience
• Credits it with bringing “Star Wars CPR”
• Claims it’s broad enough to satisfy fans of both the original trilogy and the prequels (at least in spirit)
• Mentions rewatching it multiple times and enjoying it even more each time

Overall Tone / Jokes & Key Reactions

• The creator repeatedly frames the list as “what touched me” rather than objective quality
• Light audience-facing humor and defensiveness appear (especially around Mad Max)
• Core reaction style: enthusiastic fandom, particularly for Star Wars, Pixar, and generally genre fun, with occasional self-aware disclaimers

Personalities Appearing (In-Video)

• The main YouTuber/host (the narrator creating the Top 10 list)
• No other distinct on-camera personalities are clearly shown; other people are only referenced (e.g., friends or a fan they met)