The Golden Globe nominations are out, which means the awards season is well and truly underway. But before we get carried away with Oscar predictions and Bafta shortlists, we must turn our attention to the Evening Standard's top ten films of 2014, as chosen by our film critic David Sexton.
David Sexton's best films of 2014
Any film released in a UK cinema this year is eligible, which means that 2014 Oscar winners 12 Years a Slave and Dallas Buyers Club are under consideration alongside future Oscar hopefuls The Imitation Game and Boyhood. But which will make it on to David's list?
There are films from Britain, Belgium, Russia, and the USA in David's selection; veteran directors rub shoulders with newer talent; and not all of the protagonists in these 10 features are human.
Browse the above gallery for a countdown of the best films of 2014, along with links to read our review of each one. And let us know if you agree with David's choices @ESGoingOut.
