It's that time of year isn't it? I had been holding off in order to make sure I saw all the potential flicks and while there are still one or two that I have missed, I think this may be pretty definitive for now. The Oscar nominations do come out tommorow(Hopefully I'll be back to give you my input) so I can still catch up and update the list if I have to.
1. There Will Be Blood- - A dark, deep, lengthy epic story that displays what one man will do to make it to the top. The best performance of the year.
2. The Orphanage -Certainly the best horror movie in awhile. Makes you crap your pants and shed a tear at the same time. Go see it.
3. Enchanted- Pure Disney magic. Amy Adams is a joy to watch.
4. Sweeney Todd - Grim, Mysterious and Sweet. Just a fantastic, different movie. Not for the weak hearted or stomached though. Yay Helena, Johnny and Tim..hell, everyone involved!
5. Into The Wild - A movie that makes you want to change your life but then makes you take it all back....superior filmmaking from Penn and a career-uplift for Hirsch. Beautiful
6. Waitress - A truly sweet, funny, romantic gem that deserved much more praise than it got. Keri Russell is delightful.
7. The Host- A monster movie with a big heart. Tragic, scary and hilarious. Seek it out.
8. Stardust- Overlooked. Better than expected fantasy with a fun cast. Just lots of fun at the movies.
9. The Mist Being released at the wrong time hurt this one. So many monster movies lately but they are all so good. This ending packs a punch.
10. No Country For Old Men - Talented cast and skillful direction hold together this violent story.
They came SO close: KNOCKED UP/SUPERBAD , Eastern Promises
They came close: Hairspray, The Kite Runner, Away From Her, La Vie En Rose, Once, Vacancy, Harry Potter 5, Ratatouille, Grindhouse
Not bad at all: American Gangster, Freedom Writers, Bridge to Terabithia, Spiderman 3, Disturbia, Surfs Up, Hatchet, 1408,
Oceans 13, Meet The Robinsons, Zodiac, 28 Weeks Later
OVERRATED: Juno, Atonement
Blahhh: Shrek The Third, Bug,Mr. Brooks
True Shit: Alpha Dog, Pirates 3, Music and Lyrics
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