Top Movies of 2015

 The year 2015 saw the release of many notable and successful films across various genres. Here are some of the top movies of 2015, in no particular order:

1. **Mad Max: Fury Road** - Directed by George Miller, this action-packed film received critical acclaim for its stunning visuals and practical effects.

2. **The Revenant** - Directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu, this survival drama earned Leonardo DiCaprio his first Academy Award for Best Actor.

3. **The Martian** - Directed by Ridley Scott, this science fiction film, starring Matt Damon, tells the story of an astronaut stranded on Mars.

4. **Inside Out** - This animated film from Pixar, directed by Pete Docter, explores the emotions inside the mind of an 11-year-old girl.

5. **Star Wars: The Force Awakens** - Directed by J.J. Abrams, this highly anticipated installment in the Star Wars franchise marked the beginning of a new trilogy.

6. **Spotlight** - Directed by Tom McCarthy, this film is based on the true story of The Boston Globe's investigative journalism team that uncovered the Catholic Church's cover-up of child molestation.

7. **The Big Short** - Directed by Adam McKay, this comedy-drama explores the events leading up to the 2008 financial crisis and features a star-studded ensemble cast.

8. **Room** - This emotional drama, directed by Lenny Abrahamson, follows the story of a mother and son held captive in a single room for years.

9. **Bridge of Spies** - Directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Tom Hanks, this historical drama is about the exchange of captured American U-2 pilot Francis Gary Powers for Soviet spy Rudolf Abel during the Cold War.

10. **Ex Machina** - Directed by Alex Garland, this thought-provoking science fiction film explores artificial intelligence and consciousness.

11. **Brooklyn** - Directed by John Crowley, this romantic drama follows the journey of an Irish immigrant in 1950s New York.

12. **Carol** - Directed by Todd Haynes, this romantic drama is set in the 1950s and explores a forbidden love affair between two women.

These are just a few of the top movies from 2015, and there were many other excellent films released that year as well. The selection can vary depending on personal preferences and critical acclaim, but these films received widespread recognition and praise during that year.