TOP TENS OF 2016

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The Top Ten Films of the Year 


By Jon Odishaw

     [From Grant: In an effort to bring a fresh, new, voice and a different opinion to Three and Above, fellow cinema lover and part time critic Jon Odishaw has compiled a list of his top ten films of 2016! Check them out, and let Three and Above know what you think!]


10. 10 Cloverfield Lane 
         
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9. Star Trek Beyond 
    

8. The Conjuring 2 
    

7. Sausage Party 
    

6. The Jungle Book 
     

5. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story 
    
    
4. Kubo and the Two Strings 
    

3. Arrival  
    

2. Don’t Breathe 
    

1. Hunt for the Wilderpeople 
    


Honourable Mentions: 

Captain America: Civil War 

Dr. Strange 

Zootopia 

Yet To See: 

A Monster Calls, Hell or High Water, La La Land, and likely a great deal more. 

Disappointment of the Year: 
Batman Vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice 

*[From Grant: All Images are the property of their respective owners. They were sourced from their respective imdb.com pages]

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