My Top 10 Movies of 09

[CanadianNoOB]

10) Crank High Voltage: http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/crank_high_voltage/

Classic action movie where the goal is to be as ridiculous as possible. With the intense amount of sexism and racism aside Crank High Voltage will keep you laughing and on the edge of your seat.

9) Public Enemies: http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/10009526-public_enemies/

It's quite long and Johnny Depp provides a lackluster preformance but this film shows that Michael Mann can still direct some amazing action scenes.

8) Watchmen: http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/watchmen/

Solid comic book film. Stays fairly true to the graphic novel. Best opening credits in a film ever.

7) Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince: http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/harry_potter_and_the_half_blood_prince/

Finally! An example of a book to film movie triumph. Sure it leaves out some parts from the book which the die hard Harry Potter fans won't like but its atleast constructed like a film should be; intro, build up, climax and conclusion. Best H.P. film to date.

6) Drag Me to Hell: http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/drag_me_to_hell/

The best mix of shock horror and comedy in 09. Must see if you haven't. it will have you screaming, then laughing the whole time through.

5) Up: http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/up/

Pixar does it again. Amazing story telling, cute characters. Best animated film of 09.

4) The Hurt Locker: http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/hurt_locker/

This film didn't open in many theaters but it is quite simply put the best movie thus far that is set in the Iraq war. No politics just straight survival. This film will literally on the edge of your seat as you watch. Most suspenseful and intense movie of the year.

3) District 9: http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/district_9/

This surprise, low budget science fiction film shows how special effects should be done. Great and unique story, good cast. Not to mention the action in this film is amazing.

2)Inglourious Basterds: http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/inglourious_basterds/

One of Tarintino's best films to date. Amazing dialog and pacing. If you can sit through more than three hours of film and have enjoyed movies like Reservoir Dogs and Pulp Fiction this is a must see.

1) Star Trek: http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/star_trek_11/

In my books the best film of the year. Quite simply the best of the summer blockbusters released. great cast chemistry, good action, good humor and a good plot. Easily the third best Trek movie (follows Wrath of Khan and First Contact). But lets just say you don't need to be treky to like this one.


What do you guys think?
Post your top 10 or 5.

 

[Sexy Beast]

Damn, beat to making one of these. I was waiting on seeing Avatar before making mine.

Though so far:

10. District 9 - Good action, crap plot. Seriously fuel that turn people into aliens...I mean come on.

9. Star Trek - I was never much of a Trekie...actually I've never bothered with series. The film is well acted and directed, though it's meh on the story side.

8. Moon - Great acting all around, but the plot is a little to stale to push this higher on the list.

7. Drag Me to Hell - Raimi is back and kicking "A". Fast, furious and funny.

6. Crank 2: High Voltage - The apex of the Action genre sets of with a bewildering start and end with a massive bang. Seriously this one is crazy.

5. The Hurt Locker - An interesting study on why men fight. The film features great acting and beautiful direction, but the pacing is a little off and it drags a bit.

4. In the Loop - A smart and funny political satire from the Brits. Come to think of it one of the best I've seen outside of Dr. Strangelove.

3. The Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans - A strange and magical pairing between Werner Herzog and Nicholas Cage. Easily Cage's best role this decade. Though definitely not for all tastes.

2. Inglorious Basterds - Tarantino's brilliant take on the WWII genre. Great story and acting all around especially from Pitt and Waltz. A must see for anyone whose seen a few to many WWII films.

1. A Serious Man - The Coen brothers are, as of right now, my favorite filmmakers. With three films coming out in a three year period it's a marvel that they've maintained this quality. A Serious Man is a deeply profound and a incredibly funny entry by the duo. Really, if you can put up with a film that is driven by dialog then you owe yourself to see it.



* Oh and CroutonsofDeath: yeah, now that I think about it...Antichrist is a flaming piece of ****. Damn that movie is bad.

 

[CanadianNoOB]

Damn, beat to making one of these. I was waiting on seeing Avatar before making mine.

good point, this thread should be 'best Films so far in 09" lol still some to come out that look promising.

 

[HopeFails]

- Crank (Wouldn't even watch it after the first one)

- Watchmen (My rear end fell asleep durring that movie... ) + The Hangover (Found it HILARIOUSSSSSSSSSS)

The others are pretty good though. LOVED Star Trek, and I'm not a trecky (sp?)

 

[CanadianNoOB]

I forgot about Zombieland, hilarious.