#10: RED STATE
The controversial Kevin Smith movie. From what I heard, some people hated this movie and I can partially see why. Just don't go into this movie with any expectations except to see a religious action/horror flick and you'll be ok.#9: CONAN O'BRIEN CAN'T STOP
The title explains the movie EXACTLY. This movie made me so antsy because Conan just can't stay still for two seconds. Even when he is exhausted, lying on the couch he is wondering what he should do next. I love documentaries that just le the camera roll.#8: SUBMARINE
I missed this at Sundance but just watched it this week. Very similar to the good stuff Wes Anderson has done and a great depiction of life as a teenager.#7: X-MEN: FIRST CLASS
I promised myself that I wouldn't go see another superhero movie until a new Batman came out. So I guess watching this one makes me a liar. This is on par with all the other really good superhero movies like SPIDERMAN I and II, IRON MAN, THE DARK KNIGHT and some of the Christopher Reeve Supermans. (I don't think there has ever been a great superhero movie.)#6: BRIDESMAIDS
The funnies flat-out comedy this year so far. Is it too much to say that Kristen Wiig is the funniest female that has ever lived? She steals all the skits on SNL and just the look of her makes me crack up.#5: TERRI
My favorite film of Sundance. John C. Reilly is the funniest, most sincere actor working today. This movie just felt real to me on a level that most movies can't touch. I love the relationship between the students and the principal, played by Reilly.#4: SOURCE CODE
I think I have a new favorite Sci-Fi director and his name is Duncan Jones. This film is just really, really fun. I still can't figure out whether I like the ending of not but the ride was fun and Jake Gyllenhaal was great.#3: TREE OF LIFE
This should have been #1 on my list. I would have loved to put it there. And if Terrance Malick would have skimmed a little from the beginning and ending I would call it a masterpiece because the 90 minute story in the middle is out-of -this-world good. however, i am perfectly willing to admit that I might be wrong becausea film is first and foremost a visual art and Malick is most definitely the best at exploiting this aspect of film.#2: SUPER 8
I don't watch many bad movies because I keep my eye on the old trust Rotten Tomato meter. It allows me to avoid movies like Transformers and Pirates of the Caribbean franchises. But what would I have done in the 80's when there was to Rotten Tomatoes to rely on? Oh yeah, I forgot, the big blockbuster movies were a little better back then. SUPER 8 has all the heart and magic of the great blockbusters like ET, Indiana Jones, or Star Wars. More please, JJ Abrams!#1: CERTIFIED COPY
I should watch this movie while drinking tea with my pinky out...that is how pretentious I feel about making this my favorite movie of the year so far. Truth is, it is probably my favorite movie of the decade so far. Whenever Juliette Binoche is on camera she consumes your attention. And first time actor, William Shimell-and opera singer- does a fine job trying to keep up with Binoche's acting chops. I find it a rare thing to still be thinking about a movie a couple of hours after having watched it, but this movie had me wondering well into the night. My appreciation of the film grow as I think back on it.**HONORABLE MENTIONS**
Being Elmo
Cedar Rapids
Another Earth
My Idiot Brother
Rio
Kung Fu Panda II
