Best-Reviewed Movies 2015 – Limited Release

 

#1

Room (2015)
Tomatometer icon 93%

#1
Adjusted Score: 108736%
Critics Consensus: Led by incredible work from Brie Larson and Jacob Tremblay, Room makes for an unforgettably harrowing -- and undeniably rewarding -- experience.
Synopsis: Held captive for years in an enclosed space, a woman (Brie Larson) and her young son (Jacob Tremblay) finally gain... [More]
Starring: Brie Larson, Jacob Tremblay, Joan Allen, Sean Bridgers
Directed By: Lenny Abrahamson

#2

Timbuktu (2014)
Tomatometer icon 98%

#2
Adjusted Score: 103423%
Critics Consensus: Gracefully assembled and ultimately disquieting, Timbuktu is a timely film with a powerful message.
Synopsis: A Malian cattleman (Ibrahim Ahmed) and his family face the wrath of Islamic fundamentalists after a tragic accident.... [More]
Starring: Ibrahim Ahmed, Toulou Kiki, Abel Jafri, Fatoumata Diawara
Directed By: Abderrahmane Sissako

#3
#3
Adjusted Score: 104842%
Critics Consensus: Smarter, fresher, and funnier than a modern vampire movie has any right to be, What We Do in the Shadows is bloody good fun.
Synopsis: Vampire housemates (Jemaine Clement, Taika Waititi, Jonathan Brugh) try to cope with the complexities of modern life and show a... [More]
Starring: Jemaine Clement, Taika Waititi, Jonny Brugh, Cori Gonzalez-Macuer
Directed By: Jemaine Clement, Taika Waititi

#4
#4
Adjusted Score: 103092%
Critics Consensus: On paper, GETT: The Trial of Viviane Amsalem might seem less than thrilling, but on the screen, it delivers two hours of nonstop, tightly wound, brilliantly acted drama.
Synopsis: An Israeli woman (Ronit Elkabetz) fights for three years to obtain a divorce from her devout husband (Simon Abkarian), who... [More]
Starring: Ronit Elkabetz, Menashe Noy, Simon Abkarian, Gabi Amrani-Gur
Directed By: Ronit Elkabetz, Shlomi Elkabetz

#5

Amy (2015)
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#5
Adjusted Score: 106737%
Critics Consensus: As riveting as it is sad, Amy is a powerfully honest look at the twisted relationship between art and celebrity -- and the lethal spiral of addiction.
Synopsis: Archival footage and personal testimonials present an intimate portrait of the life and career of British singer/songwriter Amy Winehouse.... [More]
Starring: Tony Bennett, Pete Doherty, Salaam Remi, Nick Shymansky
Directed By: Asif Kapadia

#6
#6
Adjusted Score: 102522%
Critics Consensus: Seymour Bernstein's genuineness shines so brightly in Seymour: An Introduction that viewers will forgive debuting director Ethan Hawke's reverent treatment.
Synopsis: Pianist Seymour Bernstein, who gave up performing for teaching, discusses his passion for music and his philosophy of life.... [More]
Starring: Seymour Bernstein, Ethan Hawke
Directed By: Ethan Hawke

#7

Phoenix (2014)
Tomatometer icon 98%

#7
Adjusted Score: 103838%
Critics Consensus: Tense, complex, and drenched in atmosphere, Phoenix is a well-acted, smartly crafted war drama that finds writer-director Christian Petzold working at peak power.
Synopsis: After undergoing reconstructive surgery, a concentration camp survivor (Nina Hoss) tries to find out if her husband (Ronald Zehrfeld) betrayed... [More]
Starring: Nina Hoss, Ronald Zehrfeld, Nina Kunzendorf, Michael Maertens
Directed By: Christian Petzold

#8

45 Years (2015)
Tomatometer icon 97%

#8
Adjusted Score: 107158%
Critics Consensus: 45 Years offers richly thought-provoking rewards for fans of adult cinema -- and a mesmerizing acting showcase for leads Charlotte Rampling and Tom Courtenay.
Synopsis: As their 45th wedding anniversary approaches, a woman (Charlotte Rampling) learns that her husband (Tom Courtenay) was once engaged to... [More]
Starring: Charlotte Rampling, Tom Courtenay, Geraldine James, Dolly Wells
Directed By: Andrew Haigh

#9

Iris (2014)
Tomatometer icon 98%

#9
Adjusted Score: 102076%
Critics Consensus: A small, insightful feature with a deceptively thoughtful thesis, Iris adds a bittersweet postscript to director Albert Maysles' filmography.
Synopsis: Filmmaker Albert Maysles pays tribute to nonagenarian Iris Apfel, the quick-witted, longtime interior designer and outspoken champion of eclectic fashion.... [More]
Starring: Iris Apfel, Naeem Khan, Mickey Boardman, Linda Fargo
Directed By: Albert Maysles

#10

'71 (2014)
Tomatometer icon 96%

#10
Adjusted Score: 102095%
Critics Consensus: Powerfully directed and acted, '71 stays true to its fact-based origins while remaining as gripping as any solidly crafted action thriller.
Synopsis: A young British soldier (Jack O'Connell) must find his way back to safety after his unit accidentally abandons him during... [More]
Starring: Jack O'Connell, Paul Anderson, Sean Harris, Richard Dormer
Directed By: Yann Demange

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