2015 was an undeniably great year for film. From the surprisingly jaw-dropping chaos of Mad Max, to the heart breaking beauty of Pixar’s Inside Out and the return of the almighty Star Wars franchise, film goers have been getting their money’s worth. But, every year there’s a handful of excellent movies that fall undeservedly under the radar. Here’s our pick of the best films you missed in 2015.
We’re really hoping that you didn’t miss this one. If you’ve recently seen Oscar Isaac’s upsettingly handsome face in Star Wars: The Force Awakens and want to discover a different side to the actor, look no further. Playing a bearded and alcoholic scientist who has created what he claims to be the first authentic A.I robot, Isaac employs his other Star Wars co-star, Domnhal Gleeson to test the authenticity of his invention. What follows is a wildly engaging tale that’s part psychological thriller and part horror, with a glorious dash of dark comedy. Alicia Vikander is superb as the A.I under observation, constantly questioning the complexities of human nature and forming a bond with Gleeson’s character that sets incredible events into motion.
