Top film triumphs and turkeys of 2016 BEST WORST

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1. THE HATEFUL EIGHT Quentin Tarantino’s icy western is his masterpiece. 2. ARRIVAL Amy Adams makes first contact with aliens in superb sci-fi. 3. VICTORIA A Spanish student has a wild night out in a breathtaking Berlin thriller. 4. THE REVENANT Survivalist revenge Western for which a well-chilled Leonardo DiCaprio finally won his Oscar. 5. HELL OR HIGH WATER Jeff Bridges is magnificent as a Texas lawman in this scorching modernday thriller. 6. PETE’S DRAGON Disney remake is brilliant familyfriendly flight of fantasy. 7. AMERICAN HONEY A teenager turns a road trip into an incredible journey of self discovery. 8. NOCTURNAL ANIMALS More Amy Adams in a sumptuous tale of cruelty and revenge. 9. CAPTAIN FANTASTIC Viggo Mortensen excels as a bereaved dad who inspires his kids. 10. THE EAGLE HUNTRESS Astonishing, inspiring and uplifting documentary. 1. OUIJA: ORIGIN OF EVIL The fortune teller doesn’t see it coming. 2. BLAIR WITCH If you go down the woods today you’re in for... no surprise. 3. BEN-HUR Don’t spare the horses when avoiding this chariot crash of a remake. 4. LIGHTS OUT Give up the ghost on this shocker that is supernaturally predictable. 5. MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING 2 The first film had one joke, the sequel has none. 6. MOTHER’S DAY Show your mother you love her by never showing her this sentimental schlock. 7. ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS: THE MOVIE The TV spin-off should have stayed on the small screen. 8. RIDE ALONG 2 Take the bus, walk, or stay home instead. 9. SLEEPING WITH OTHER PEOPLE Is a better idea than watching this millennial romcom. 10. FRIEND REQUEST Delete.