yes it was a good year for film lovers. my personal tastes vary and there was a lot to satisfy my movie going pleasure. i can't limit my 'best of' to ten. the following are just representing the treasure trove of movies that more than satisfied in 2010.
these films affected me in different ways. some are brilliant pieces of film making. a couple just made me smile. two made me shudder in a good way. one specifically dazzled my eyes and ears. some made me cry or a least shed a few tears. some made me think well after the film ended. but after all is said and done they all satisfied and touched me in one way or another.
(argue amongst yourselves. my work is done)
1. the king's speech
simply the all around best. acting, directing, screenplay and characters you care for. give colin the oscar now.
2. Inception
a feast for the eyes and ears. what direction and editing are all about.
3. Black Swan
a psycho sexual feast. i just happen to love films that blur the line between reality and fantasy. a better descent into maddness has not been served up before. give natalie the oscar now.
4. Shutter Island
a mystery to die for. another film that blurs the line between what is real and maybe not so real.
5. Agora
does history repeat itself? see for yourself.
and the rest in no particular order
The Town
ben affleck triumphs in his sophmore directorial effort. why the hell is blake lively not getting supporting kudos?
127 Hours
the film some are afraid to see. has no one ever heard of great editing. a triumph in cinema fotography
City Island
a slice of life gem. andy garcia has never been better.
Hereafter
no pronouncements or denouncements. just a call for thoughtful dialogue. clint eastwood amazes yet again.
Fair Game
the truth can prevail.
The Social Network
amazing on most levels. a bit overwritten and yet surprisingly underdeveloped characterization. the characters btw are some of the most despicable people i've ever spent two hours with.
Remember Me
an indie with heart. robert pattinson is more than a vampire heart throb. he has the wounded soul of a montgomery clift.
Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work
i really did not want to see this film. i was more than pleasantly surprised.
Letters to Juliet
a romcom for all ages. vanessa redgrave shines.
Twilight Eclipse
the best of the trilogy. you may say well hell that's not saying much. well maybe not to you but it is to me.
The Fighter
i went kicking and screaming. i was wrong. christian bale is worth the admission price.
The Tillman Story
oh america the beautiful...not so much.
Hiachi: A Dog's Tale
why the hell this little gem went straight to dvd i'll never know. if you ever loved a pet or had a pet love you this is a must.
