I decide to post my top movies of last year. Not sure how many I will post. Here we go!
This was an amazing movie. I think it’s my favorite of the year. The acting is superb and will be rewarded in the Oscars. One thing I liked about the film was a look at history that I wasn’t really aware of. We hear a lot about Churchill, but not King George the VI. Check this film out and you’ll enjoy yourself.
Darren Aronofsky is all I really need to say. I’ve been excited for a new film from him for a long time. This movie didn’t disappoint at all. Darren showed us that drugs can mess your life up and now I think he showed us that ballet can mess your life up. Everything in moderation I guess. My only issue was with the delightful Natalie Portman. I know you’re thinking she can do no wrong and I agree, but her part she played too much at times. The timid little ballerina act I think showed through just a touch. However, don’t look for it though…it’s not really there. I’m looking forward to more work from both these two. Check some of Darren’s next movies…me thinks we are in for a treat!
This was a movie that was a great follow up to Ben Affleck’s directorial debut Gone Baby Gone. Probably a little less emotionally powerful than GBG, but had it’s moments. Kind of reminded me of a few other bank robbery movies, but I think it still had legs.
The Coen Brothers never cease to please me with their movies. They have a great style that can’t be matched. This film is a pretty straight forward movie in the tradition of No Country for Old Men. The ambiguity lies in the characters rather than the story line. The contrast being A Serious Man where the story line can be a little convoluted and the main character is simple and complexity surrounds him. I might not be making any sense or I’m probably not even getting it right so I’m going to move on….you should go watch this!
Little shout out to my homie burgersmoke. He made a great game version of this wonderful movie. The only downside to this movie is it’s a little too much the same as the others. Woody is smart he’s the leader it’s alright to listen to him. If you want to shed some tears for some toys go check it out.
Some might not like this selection, but I thought it was great. If you like video games or comic books then you’ll appreciate this movie. Edgar Wright, the director, has a true love of movies. I think this film really shows that he just had a good time with this movie and was able to achieve what he wanted. Coming off some other great films I think it gave him more liberty to let loose even more. I’m excited to see what’s next for him. My only complaint with the film is the love interest. She doesn’t seem to deserve Scott’s admiration (even though Scott is a bit of a douche). Also, it has Jason Schwartzman…nuff said!
This is a must see for the year, but if the give Wahlberg anything for this film then I’m not seeing what he’s doing. His shitty, boring, timid acting might be so many layers deep that I’ll never understand it. Anyway, he is out shined by every other person in the film. His sisters are a little over the top, but great. Christian Bale might win something for this and I would be happy to see him do so.
Very creative way to capture the film. You are entertained the whole time. They make you feel the one graphic scene. For you that live in Utah a lot was filmed in the old Granite Furniture in Sugarhouse and I heard the set was amazing.
I had a lot of fun with this movie. I think it has a wider audience than Scott Pilgram. My only quibble with the film is that is drags for a bit at the end. They should have trimmed it up just a bit.
I liked this film, but didn’t love it. The reason I put it up here is because David Fincher did an amazing job directing. Aaron Sorkin’s screenplay is very tight. I think that some of the back and forth in the film detract from some of the fast thought out dialog. They captured a young awkward genius pretty well.
I thought it was worth a watch. I maybe would have cast someone other than Julianne Moore. I think she is a little old for the character that they portrayed on screen. Seemed a little forced at times.
I had a lot of problems with this movie, but it’s still very enjoyable. Maybe I’ll do another post about this movie. That van took forever to fall off the bridge.
Honorable Mentions:
Fun comedy…easy watching.
There is some good music and a few great scenes.
Scorsese is a great director, but it would be hard to come off a film like The Departed.
I still want to see Biutiful, Rabbit Hole and How to Train Your Dragon. Let me know if I need to see anything. These lists are always hard to make because I watch a lot of movies and forget what I’ve seen. Feels like a weak list hopefully this year is a little better.
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This made me laugh outloud: Darren showed us that drugs can mess your life up and now I think he showed us that ballet can mess your life up.
Fun post! Do more!
Comment by Battle Bunny January 8, 2011 @ 1:36 pm