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10. Coraline
Although this movie wasn't ground-breaking, I thoroughly enjoyed myself and that's exactly what I look for in a good movie. Coraline was cute, funny, scary, sad, and heartfelt. I could have done without the 3D, but it added to the mysteriousness of the film. Coraline herself was cute and I liked her development as a quirky and awkward little girl with a style and personality of her own. This movie is in my top 10 mainly because "The Father Song" will never grow old for me. Coraline's father is played by John Linnell of They Might Be Giants.9. Where the Wild Things Are
Again, with this movie, I left the theater feeling so great that it deserves to be on this list. I can't say that I'm a Spike Jonze fan or even that I can name any other movie he has doen off the top of my head. I can't say I wanted to watch it because Urban Outfitters made a big deal about it or that I watched it because it was cool. I watched this movie because I remember reading the children's book and wondering how on earth anyone could turn it into a movie. But somehow, I found myself laughing and crying throughout the movie. Brilliant. And someday, I'd love to sleep in a pile. :)
8. Inglorious Basterds
haha, okay. See, I can say that I liked Kill Bill 1 and 2, but I don't swear by Quentin Taratino films. So I can't even say ohp, he did it again! I just really liked this movie. It was funny. It was stupid. It was disturbing and gross. Brad Pitt wasn't even that bad. Although this movie was rather long, the music help make this movie very dramatic, but not too over the top. I'd recommend you see it and decide for yourself. From what I've gotten out of my friends, it's a love/hate movie. For me, I loved it.7. Avatar
(EDIT: Apparently this is a picture from the game. sorry. so here's another:)
Creativity at it's fiiiiinest!! Oh goodness, was this movie out of control with the special effects! The 3D was by far the best I've ever seen, so I'm thinking 2010's gotta step it up. The overall story and characters were meh. Music was cool of course, Hans Zimmerman. Seriously though, another long movie, but worth it to see the magical world that is Pandora. Awesome.
6. District 9
Okay, here me out. I will say hands down that this movie is owed every possibly award there is out there because this movie has everything. The story, the effects, everything. When I reflect on District 9, there is not one thing I'd change. Faaantastic movie right here. So why is it number 6 on my list? Because my list is comprised in order of how much I enjoyed myself. So for this movie, as brilliant as it is, I left in agreement. Yes, our country would do that to aliens. I didn't leave in higher spirits, etc. So sorry to those who think I'm crazy because duh, we already know that. But this movie stays here on my list because it was a movie that made a statement, and I got it, but I didn't leave thoroughly entertained and satisfied.5. Public Enemies
Badass. Johnny Depp didn't even have to be in it. But like I said, Badass. All of the shoot-outs. Bad. Ass. Oh my gawwd. :)4. Sherlock Holmes
I actually just watched this movie a couple days ago, but I liked it so much, that it bumped some other movies out of the list. The dynamic of Holmes and Watson in this movie is so real and funny! This movie was also very cleverly laid out as to keep with the mystery theme. This movie very much reminded me of House or Lie to Me, in which everything gets resolved and explained in the end. If you've watched either of those shows, you know that you're on the edge of your seat the entire time. Take that into movie-form and that's this movie. Although I had to sit through a half hour of trailers, ugh sooo many!, I left on a really great note.
(PS look in the picture, the chick on the left's dress is coming undone. Wardrobe fail.) Still, hiiiighly recommended.
3. Drag Me to Hell
I hate hate hate horror films. So I can't even remember why I agreed to watch this movie. I'm happy that I did because clearly, I loved it!! I have never screamed, jumped, AND, laughed so hard in the same movie! I was so surprised with how far this movie took things and even made fun of itself. Definitely a movie you can't forget.2. Star Trek
:) :) :) Loved this movie. If you know me, you probably remember be raviiiing about it. Again, can't say I'm a Trekkie or even a sci-fi fan. But mann!!! I was soo entertained! Everytime I saw this movie! haha. The story line, charcters, and even special effects--awesome. I was even impressed with Harold and Sylar's performances. It was difficult trying not to put this as number one because I wouldn't have changed anything in this movie. But once you see my number one movie, you'll know.1. The Hurt Locker
EVERYTHING about this movie.Movies that were definitely up there/I also enjoyed:
fantastic mr. fox
this is it
(500) days of summer
i love you, man
away we go
the hangover
taken
state of play
confessions of a shopaholic
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Movies that SUCKEDD:
harry potter 6
year one
transformers 2
surrogates
Movies I still want to see:
a single man
imaginarium of doctor parnassus
invention of lying
paranormal activity
zombieland
new york, i love you
mr. nobody
white on rice
-kb2.
