Everybody loves end-of-year lists…so not to be left out, I’ve compiled the list of my Top 10 Movies of 2010.
NOTE: The list can only include movies which were released in 2010, and that I have seen (in any format). Many movies will be left off the list, but If I didn’t take the time to go see it in theaters, then it probably wouldn’t be on this list anyway. Also, Tron : Legacy was left off the list because it hasn’t come out yet, so I haven’t seen it.
So, without further ado…The Top 10 Best Movies of 2010…
10. SALT – PG-13, 1:31 (My Rating: 3 ½ Stars)
Starring Angelina Jolie as a CIA officer, Evelyn Salt (Jolie) swore an oath to duty, honor and country. Her loyalty will be tested when a defector accuses her of being a Russian spy. Salt goes on the run, using all her skills and years of experience as a covert operative to elude capture. Salt's efforts to prove her innocence only serve to cast doubt on her motives, as the hunt to uncover the truth behind her identity continues and the question remains: "Who Is Salt?"-- (C) Sony
9. The Sorcerer’s Apprentice – PG, 1:51 (My Rating: 3 ½ Stars)
Walt Disney Studios, producer Jerry Bruckheimer and director Jon Turteltaub, the creators of the "National Treasure" franchise, present THE SORCERER'S APPRENTICE -- an innovative and epic comedy adventure about a sorcerer and his hapless apprentice who are swept into the center of an ancient conflict between good and evil.
Balthazar Blake (NICOLAS CAGE) is a master sorcerer in modern-day Manhattan trying to defend the city from his arch-nemesis, Maxim Horvath (ALFRED MOLINA). Balthazar can't do it alone, so he recruits Dave Stutler (JAY BARUCHEL), a seemingly average guy who demonstrates hidden potential, as his reluctant protégé. The sorcerer gives his unwilling accomplice a crash course in the art and science of magic, and together, these unlikely partners work to stop the forces of darkness. It'll take all the courage Dave can muster to survive his training, save the city and get the girl as he becomes THE SORCERER'S APPRENTICE.
8. Alice in Wonderland – PG, 1:49 (My Rating: 3 ½ Stars)
From Walt Disney Pictures and visionary director Tim Burton comes an epic 3D fantasy adventure ALICE IN WONDERLAND, a magical and imaginative twist on some of the most beloved stories of all time. JOHNNY DEPP stars as the Mad Hatter and MIA WASIKOWSKA as 19-year-old Alice, who returns to the whimsical world she first encountered as a young girl, reuniting with her childhood friends: the White Rabbit, Tweedledee and Tweedledum, the Dormouse, the Caterpillar, the Cheshire Cat, and of course, the Mad Hatter.
I watched it in Digital 3D and it looked Amazing. Johnny Depp was his usually good self as the Mad Hatter, and Helena Bonham Carter stole the show as the Red Queen. Another Tim Burton instant classic.
7. Robin Hood – PG-13, 2:28 (My Rating: 3 ½ Stars)
Academy Award winner Russell Crowe and visionary Director Ridley Scott (Gladiator) reunite for the untold story of the man behind the legend. In an age of oppression and shameless tyranny, an outlaw becomes the unlikely hero that saves a nation and inspires generations to fight for freedom. In this thrilling action adventure, "Russell Crowe and Ridley Scott are at their most entertaining since Gladiator" (Dan Jolin, Empire UK). Also starring Academy Award winner Cate Blanchett.
6. The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader – PG, 1:52 (My Rating: 4 Stars)
Lucy and Edmund Pevensie return to Narnia with their cousin Eustace where they meet up with Prince Caspian for a trip across the sea aboard the royal ship The Dawn Treader. Along the way they encounter dragons, dwarf camps, and a band of lost warriors before reaching the edge of the world.
A Fun Fantasy Adventure Movie, and an excellent adaptation of the CS Lewis Classic...More people need to go watch this movie!
5. KICK-ASS – R, 1:53 (My Rating: 4 Stars)
"How come nobody's ever tried to be a superhero?" When Dave Lizewski - ordinary New York teenager and rabid comic-book geek - becomes the no nonsense vigilante Kick-Ass, he soon finds an answer to his own question: because it hurts. Overcoming all odds, though, Kick-Ass quickly becomes a phenomenon - only to be reminded that he's not the only superhero out there. As Kick-Ass gets drawn into this no-holds-barred world, the stage is set for a final showdown between the forces of good and evil.
Kick-Ass quite simply "KICKED ASS!"
4. Shutter Island – R, 2:17 (My Rating: 4 Stars)
From Oscar-winning director Martin Scorsese, "Shutter Island" is the story of two U.S. marshals, Teddy Daniels (Leonardo DiCaprio) and Chuck Aule (Mark Ruffalo), who are summoned to a remote and barren island off the cost of Massachusetts to investigate the mysterious disappearance of a murderess from the island's fortress-like hospital for the criminally insane.
Very suspenseful psychological thriller...Leo does a great job. Loved the ending.
3. Iron Man 2 – PG-13, 2:04 (My Rating: 4 Stars)
With the world now aware of his dual life as the armored superhero Iron Man, billionaire inventor Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) faces pressure from the government, the press, and the public to share his technology with the military. Unwilling to let go of his invention, Stark, along with Pepper Potts (Gwyneth Paltrow), and James "Rhodey" Rhodes (Don Cheadle) at his side, must forge new alliances -- and confront powerful enemies.
Mickey Rourke is exceptional as Tony Stark’s (Iron Man’s) nemesis, Whiplash.
2. Inception – PG-13, 2:28 (My Rating: 4 ½ Stars)
In a world where technology exists to enter the human mind through dream invasion, a single idea within one's mind can be the most dangerous weapon or the most valuable asset.
Mind-bendingly ingenious thriller which will keep you on the edge until the very end, and will leave your head spinning afterwards.
I saw it only once despite many assertions that this movie needs to be seen about 3 times before understanding it.
Having had experience in Computer Programming, and having been caught in many Nested Loops before, I was able to keep track…But, I had to pay VERY close attention… :-)
And, The Number One Movie of 2010 was actually quite easy to select, having been the only movie I’ve ever given a perfect score of 5 Stars to…
This movie is part of the most successful series in movie history, but stands brilliantly on its own merits. It ends in a cliffhanger which leaves the viewer salivating for the blockbuster conclusion. This movie (as the whole series) has been lovingly handled with the utmost craft and determination while at the same time serving as a Who’s Who of the biggest actors in all of Britain. And, at the same time, introduced us to the next generation of great British actors…
The movie for which I speak, if you haven’t guessed by now…My #1 Absolute Best Movie of 2010…is
1. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 – PG-13, 2:30 (My Rating: 5 Stars)
In this seventh and final installment of the beloved Harry Potter series, Harry faces new troubles; he must collect all of the Horcruxes that the evil Lord Voldemort has left behind. He has no idea where these are and he has to destroy them all, even without the faintest idea how to do so.
The Best of the Harry Potter Series brought to the screen...Simply Brilliant...PERIOD!
Do you agree with the list? What’s your favorite?
Peace
G
No comments:
Post a Comment