I am doing this early because I have a feeling the Coachella lineup is coming out soon and that will take up my blog. So let talk some movies!!!!!!!!!!
For those of you who are new to this, here's how it goes. I made a list and then ranked every movie I saw that came out in 2010. I did NOT see every movie, therefore some will be missing. These are MY top 10 movies based on the filmmaking aspect as well as the entertainment aspect of things.
10. Monsters- Dir. Gareth Edwards
-For some reason this movie latched on to me and wouldn't let me go. Completely not what I expected, not a horror movie at all. It was a sci-fi romance thriller that gets you thinking about life and human connections. Excellent filmmaking and acting for a small budget movie.
9. The Ghost Writer- Dir. Roman Polanski
- Do I support him as a child molester? No. As a writer/director? Hell yeah. This was one of the best movies he has made in his extremely long career. It was pure Polanski style, gripping and suspenseful. Well written, well performed (minus that chick from Sex And The City), and overall just well done. Hats off to you Mr. Polanski, now go back to house arrest.
8. The Kids Are All Right- Dir. Lisa Cholodenko / Nowhere Boy- Dir. Sam Taylor-Wood
-It's a tie. Both these indie flicks brought in something special. Both are about family struggles and survival based on love. Phenomenal acting by just about everyone in both movies. Very well written stories that keep you engaged and emotionally involved the entire way through.
7. The Other Guys- Dir. Adam McKay / Date Night- Dir. Shawn Levy
-Another tie (last one I promise). Strange picks, I know, but you can't deny these were two of the funniest most entertaining movies of 2010. Out of all the comedies I saw, these two are by far the best. Both had funny unique story lines, great comedic acting, and actually funny moments/ dialogue. I caught myself laughing out loud on numerous occasions, and that doesn't happen very often.
6. Black Swan- Dir. Darren Aronofsky
-Everyone who knows me was wondering when this would come up. Yes its up here at number six. Maybe it's my love for Natalie or Darren Aronofsky's visual style? Maybe it's because the cinematographer Matthew Libatique is an Alma Mater from my former university? Or maybe its because this was a really good fucking movie. Whatever the reason is, as many would probably agree, it deserves to be on my top ten. Aronofsky has created a "film school style" movie for the masses. Visually stunning with production value that is superb.
5. The Fighter- Dir. David O. Russell
- An emotional story with acting that exceeds that of which we categorize "great acting". Christian Bale makes this film in my opinion (can someone say Oscar). As well as every other actor who stepped foot in front of that camera. Everyone seemed natural and gave phenomenal performances. A sad but true biopic with a happy ending. I don't really like crazy ass David O. Russell usually, but hats off to you Mr. Russell and Mr. Bale.
4. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows: Part 1- Dir. David Yates
-Umm. I'm guilty as charged. Will Harry Potter always be in my top ten? Probably. You have to admit though, especially after the first couple movies, this franchise has come a long way. I feel like they just get better and better. This one was the most humanistic one in my opinion. It felt like an actual drama instead of a fantasy movie. It stayed true to the story, for the most part, and kept everyone engaged and emotionally moved.
3. The Social Network- Dir. David Fincher
-Yes, I am on Facebook as I type this, but that has nothing to do with anything. This was an excellent movie. Everything fell into play. Extremely well written script, directing, and acting. Aaron Sorkin (the screenwriter) and David Fincher just took this movie above and beyond. Exceeded my expectations and left me in awe when the credits began to role.
2. Inception- Dir. Christopher Nolan
-Whatever Chris Nolan touched turns to gold. This guy has not made a bad movie in his life. What can I say about Inception besides it's my type of movie, my type of style. If I had a chance to make any of the movies on my top ten list, this would be it. A thinker movie to extraordinary proportions. It was just plane amazing. I can talk all day about the directing or the filmmaking or the cinematography or the acting or the screenplay. Just about everything in this movie was good.
And the number one movie of 2010 is.........................................................................................................
1. Toy Story 3- Dir. Lee Unkrich
-I haven't cried at a cartoon since I was 8... Until now. That's gotta be worthy of something.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total 2010 releases seen: 35 (as of right now)
Currently Listening To: Wild Beasts
Recently Watched: Blue Valentine- Phenomenal acting, story is hard to watch. You get so emotionally invested as an audience member which makes it that much more difficult. Recommended though.
No comments:
Post a Comment