1. Inception
This is a movie that literally "BLEW MY MIND". I mean when I saw the trailer for this film, I thought I'd be expecting too much like how most movie trailers get you, but no, I got EXACTLY what I expected, an extremely well made action thriller with a well thought out original plot. I mean I really liked Christopher Nolan for his other films like The Dark Knight and Memento, but this film made me love the guy 10 times more. When I saw the rotating hallway fight, I never would've known they used non-CGI effects and a real room instead, which looked great on the IMAX by the way. Definitely earned my award for Best Director of 2010, and who knows, maybe of this decade.
2. The Social Network
Even though this didn't make my number 1 spot on this list, it's still the Best Film of the year thanks to Sorkin's brilliant screenplay, Fincher's unique direction, and Eisenberg's, Garfield's, and Hammer's superb acting. I really don't know how well this film could've done if it wasn't for those five (especially Sorkin). I know most people would say it's wrong to compare this almost as a remake of Citizen Kane set in this generation, but I'll admit from my own observation that it's not far off, and in a good way no doubt.
3. Toy Story 3
With no surprise really, Pixar has done it again, and not only that, Michael Arndt has impressed me again as well. After his amazing script to my favorite movie of all time (Little Miss Sunshine), he shines light to a franchise that I first thought didn't need another sequel, but I was wrong thankfully. After I saw this movie in theaters, I declared Toy Story 3 to have made the best ending among any trilogy. That's right, more than Star Wars, more than Back to the Future. It ends it on a perfect note that actually got me teary-eyed. Knowing I've been watching the Toy Story movies since I was 5, and here I am at age 20 still having that same exact feeling I did 15 years ago. Great job, Pixar!
4. Teenage Paparazzo
I know a lot of people didn't see this movie, but you can still find it on DVD and Netflix because this is one of the best documentaries I've ever seen. It captures such an important subject that most of us just try to either ignore or what we believe in teen magazines. It shows a very realistic image on what power the paparazzi have on people (mostly celebrities). Adrien Grenier known for starring in one of my favorite shows of all time, "Entourage" made this documentary from points of view I never would've guessed judging by the subject matter, from his point of view as a celebrity and a 13 year old kid who works for the paparazzi. You think that it would be some unknown filmmakers following the paparazzi around trying to get an interview with them or something, but no you get the more interesting route. It's entertaining, smart and worth checking out when you have the chance.
5. Hot Tub Time Machine
You think judging by the title that it would be one of the worst movies ever made, right? WRONG! You get one of the most funny and entertaining movies of this year with a shitload of 80s movie references, Motley Crüe and of course one of my favorite actors ever, John Cusack! If you love the 80s or at least a few movies from that time period, watch this and you won't be disappointed.
6. 127 Hours
From the director of Slumdog Millionaire, Danny Boyle makes another great Best Picture contender starring James Franco who I believe gave the best performance of the year playing Aron Ralston, a guy who gets his arm trapped under a boulder for five days and has to figure how to get out of the spot he's in. You think the movie would be plain boring to where he's just standing in the same spot for five days (over an hour running time), but with the flashbacks, hallucinations, and showing many different ways of him trying to survive it was entertaining from start to finish. Love this film, check it out.
7. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1
Even though it only tells the first half of the book, it does it in a way to where it still feels like a full movie to where you don't feel like to much is left out. It's perfect the way they do it. Can't wait for the second half.
8. Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
The thing I never got was why so many people never went to see this, probably because they don't like Michael Cera which they've never given him a chance in the first place, but for me I was thrilled when I saw that there was comedy/video game romance film being made by the director of Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz. I'm surprised that didn't catch more peoples attention even when they knew Edgar Wright was in the director's chair and instead they ignored it and went to go see The Expendables. God help our modern audience. To those still boycotting this movie, GIVE THIS FILM A FREAKIN CHANCE! That is all.
9. Rabbit Hole
If you're not into movies with the slightest bit of depression, this one probably isn't for you, but for those who want to see right on the spot realistic performances and hear touching dialogue, have a seat in front of the TV with this film in your DVD player because you are in for a treat when it comes to terrific independent filmmaking. The plot of the film may sound depressing at first, but if you really dig deeper into the story, you might find something a little more appealing with the outcome and characters.
10. Kick-Ass
Yes, I know this is a love or hate movie. I first thought I was going to hate this after reading all those harsh reviews about it, but instead was happily surprised on how well-made and funny it turned out to be. The thing that even surprised me more (besides the jetpack scene at the end) was that Aaron Johnson who played Kick-Ass was the same actor who played John Lennon in that UK film Nowhere Boy. That I thought was awesome and showed how truly devoted to acting he really was, going from John Lennon to Kick-Ass and nailing the american accent perfectly. That is no easy task. Hats off to you Aaron Johnson.
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