There were many films that came out in 2015 that IGN reviewed, as superheroes fought dangerous enemies and emotions taught us the range of our feelings and beloved franchises came back, better and more relevant than ever. But of those many movies that hit theaters, these 10 are the ones that we considered the best of the best.
You'll see some overlap with IGN's Best Movie of 2015 nominees, as these films listed below are our 10 best-reviewed movies of the past year. From returning to a galaxy far, far away to an inside look into one of the 21st century's best innovators, here are the projects that got our ringing endorsement.
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Pixar has never been so formally and visually inventive and rarely so funny as they are here. Perhaps lacking the sledgehammer tear duct attack of Up, it’s also an exceptionally poignant and thoughtful look at developing and understanding our feelings. It’s also simply enormous fun. Consider next year’s Animated Feature Oscar race over and Pixar firmly back on track. - Leigh Singer
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Armed with vicious humor and an intense story, Quentin Tarantino's The Hateful Eight is as brutal in its insights into race relations and human nature as it is in its depiction of violence and the Wild West. - Jim Vejvoda
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The over-the-top stunts and eccentric characters and designs are all hugely important to Fury Road, as are the troubled figures like Max himself and Furiosa, but it’s the overriding sense of the film’s uniqueness, its striving to be something more than just another action movie, that is most impressive. Mad Max: Fury Road is a one of a kind. Like the world it creates, it is a thing of beautiful brutality. - Scott Collura
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A stunning-looking and daring filmmaking endeavor, The Revenant brings one of the Old West's greatest legends to cinematic life with utter ferocity and complete conviction from its cast. - Jim Vejvoda
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It may be a cautionary tale that combines smart sci-fi with unsettling horror, but the most disturbing aspect of Ex Machina is the plausibility of the storyline, with it easy to imagine events like this playing out in the real world. Anchored by three dazzling central performances, it’s a stunning directorial debut from Alex Garland that’s essential viewing for anyone with even a passing interest in where technology is taking us. - Chris Tilly
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Kingsman: The Secret Service is a spy movie made by James Bond devotees who know the genre so well that they can have a good time with it while also paying it respect -- and taking it to someplace new entirely. The secret is out: Kingsman is pretty great. - Scott Collura
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Neither hagiography nor hatchet job, Steve Jobs is a dazzling artistic interpretation of one of the modern techno-giants and a terrific piece of filmmaking, led by a never-better Michael Fassbender in the lead role. It’s The Social Network 2.0 and one of the year’s best films. - Leigh Singer
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Star Wars: The Force Awakens is the movie it was promised to be, with great new characters, a respect for the original trilogy and a strong understanding of what makes this franchise click with fans. The new additions to the Star Wars universe work best, though there is some over-reliance on tying things to and making nods to the classic Star Wars films. Overall, this is a great way to reboot the franchise and open the world up for a new generation of fans. - Terri Schwartz
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Magic Mike XXL is a trusty physical performance vehicle that rarely stalls, and when it does sputter you know that its going to kick into high gear again. Not every character is equal in ability, but every character gets equal amount of screen time. Magic Mike XXL is giving in that way. It’s female worship that’s fun for both genders—as long as the only explosion you need comes from a whip cream canister. - Brian Formo
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Pitch Perfect 2 embraces all the things that made the original so great while also building on them, like adding harmony to a melody. In addition to balancing a huge ensemble cast, director Elizabeth Banks captures just the right amount of heart and humor for the sequel. While some of the story beats get repetitive, the sequel toys with fan-favorite moments in new and unique ways (like the Riff-Off, for example). In the end, Pitch Perfect 2 hits all the same high notes the original did, and arguably goes a half step higher. - Max Nicholson
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