1. Inception- This was the best movie I saw this year. I loved the twisty plotline, the special effects, the cinematography was awesome, the colors and sounds, everything about the movie just wowed me, not to mention an actor called Leonardo!!
2. The Book of Eli- Can you say ultimate dystopian world? Besides the plotline, which was brilliant with an equally shocking brilliant end- I thought the world building and overall feel of the environment is what sold this film. Its grim, violent, disturbing and the actors rocked.
3. Shutter Island- WOW- ok another Leonardo movie (is this guy the best actor or what) this was so twisty and mysterious. I didn't figure anything out until its big reveal....and for me, that's what makes a movie experience the best, when you travel the road with the character and get all tied up in the drama without figuring things out.
4. Eclipse- I mean really could I leave this off the list....even if this movie had sucked (haha..sucked) all the anticipation, Edward, seeing Edward bite Victoria's head off, seeing Edward get other than mopey....GREAT!!
5. Dear John- This was the best adaptation of a Sparks novel IMO, while the ending was changed (drastically) I actually enjoyed the movies ending better. It gave the readers of Dear John closure and watching Channing Tatum for two hours didn't bother me in the least......oh not to mention the scene in the hospital...which had me bawling. Basically Ive loved all of Sparks books and movies....except for the movie The Last Song...(ugh barf city)
6. Harry Potter 7- Part One- Its Harry Potter- what more can I say????
7. The Switch- Jason Bateman is why I loved this movie. The character, the quirky storyline all worked for me. I thought it was really funny too. While Aniston seems to be the same character in every movie I see her in, it worked for this one.
8. Ramona and Beezus- This was adorable!! One of the cutest and feel good family movies Ive seen. I loved that this movie had no shred of innuendo, was easy on the kissing and romantic themes. It was just a cute kid story with great imagination and a cute cat.
9. Charlie St. Cloud- Dont be hating on Zac--- he was really good in this movie. I loved the plotline, I thought it mixed mystery, romance and the supernatural all together wonderfully. It even made me a cry....a little....
10. Despicable Me- This was another great kids movie I saw this year and I laughed almost through the whole thing. My kids at one point looked at me while I was laughing and were like I don't get it.....The Bank of Evil...I loved it!!
Those were my top tens but I also really liked: The Lovely Bones, Remember Me, Letters to Juliet, The Other Guys, Our Family Wedding, The Runaways and Dairy of a Wimpy Kid.
Movie Poster Credits:
Shutter Island-Credit-Paramount Pictures
Inception- Credit-Warner Brothers
those are some great movies picks for this year.I still haven't seen eclipse yet or Harry potter. Bad fan.
ReplyDeleteMy girls loved ramona & beezes and still need to descipable me too.
I wish I had enjoyed the movie for Dear John, but I think that A Walk to Remember is still my favourite!
ReplyDeleteI definitely agree with Inception and Harry Potter though! :)
I think Shutter Island movie was better than the book actually.
ReplyDeleteI think Notebook is the best, both equally movie vs book.
The Hangover will be my favourite of the year and I am so not comedy girl but that one had me crying with laughter.
Marce- The Hangover was hysterical!!!!! AND I LOVED the Notebook.
ReplyDeleteMelissa- Had you seen the movie with me and heard all my great commentary you would have LOVED it, I love all of Sparks books and movies....!! AWTR- awesome!!
Julie- You must go rent D.Me..very funny your kids will love it.
OOooo I need to see several of these.
ReplyDeleteOnly one I saw was Eclipse I liked it but it was mind blowing favorite- love the books more.
ReplyDeleteThe ending to Dr. John was changed? Ok, now I'm curious, I saw the movie but didn't read the book. How was it different?
ReplyDeleteDid you see Toy Story 3? That one would make my best of list.
Joy- I loved Toy Story 3 as well, my kids really liked it too.
ReplyDelete(Nobody read this if you havent read the book Dear John and dont want to be spoiled)
*****In the book John and Savannah never reconnect after that one night when they have dinner and talk about what happened...and the book never stats her husband dies, he gets better thanks to the medical treatment he gets the end is John watching from a distance and leaving to go back into the military while Savannah moves on with her husband, at least thats the impression left on the reader
Some of those are great, but there's one problem. What ever happened to Toy Story 3?
ReplyDeleteI really want to see Despicable Me! Whenever I saw those previews they made me giggle, I'm glad it's out on DVD now:) And I've heard Inception was crazy good, so I want to see that one as well!
ReplyDeleteI loved Eclipse. Such fun. I didn't like Dear John, a bit too much for me. HP I want to watch. I'm waiting for my best friend to clear her schedule on saturday, so we can go together. So hopefully soon. I so want to see that last one you posted. Such fun. :)
ReplyDeleteEclipse is a great 2011 Movie . It is also the romantic story of two persons.
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