My 20 Best Movies
The movies which entertain me the most. These order might be different from most people, but ignore the order really, if the film is included, it's probably good!
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- DirectorDavid FincherStarsJesse EisenbergAndrew GarfieldJustin TimberlakeAs Harvard student Mark Zuckerberg creates the social networking site that would become known as Facebook, he is sued by the twins who claimed he stole their idea and by the co-founder who was later squeezed out of the business.Aaron Sorkin's script turned this simple story of lawsuits into the fascinating but almost seems fictional story of the finding of Facebook . Accompanied by the year's best ensemble cast, The Social Network is the best of the year.
- DirectorDanny BoyleStarsJames FrancoAmber TamblynKate MaraA mountain climber becomes trapped under a boulder while canyoneering alone near Moab, Utah and resorts to desperate measures in order to survive.Danny Boyle's bold directoral style and James Franco's gripping performance make a perfect film about a guy cutting off his arm.
- DirectorDarren AronofskyStarsNatalie PortmanMila KunisVincent CasselNina is a talented but unstable ballerina on the verge of stardom. Pushed to the breaking point by her artistic director and a seductive rival, Nina's grip on reality slips, plunging her into a waking nightmare.Natalie Portman's devestating role and Darren Aronofsky's understanding of the script made Black Swan a must-see psychological thriller.
- DirectorChristopher NolanStarsLeonardo DiCaprioJoseph Gordon-LevittElliot PageA thief who steals corporate secrets through the use of dream-sharing technology is given the inverse task of planting an idea into the mind of a C.E.O., but his tragic past may doom the project and his team to disaster.Christopher Nolan's mind-bending action film, Inception, is going to dominate the Oscars in the technical awards this year.
- DirectorLee UnkrichStarsTom HanksTim AllenJoan CusackThe toys are mistakenly delivered to a day-care center instead of the attic right before Andy leaves for college, and it's up to Woody to convince the other toys that they weren't abandoned and to return home.After waiting for more than 10 years, Toy Story 3's heartfelt story and sad ending is worth all the wait.
- DirectorBanksyStarsBanksyMr. BrainwashSpace InvaderFollowing the style of some of the world's most prolific street artists, an amateur filmmaker makes a foray into the art world.I've seen a lot of documentaries this year, but this thrilling and engaging doc about stolen street art is by far the best.
- DirectorNiels Arden OplevStarsMichael NyqvistNoomi RapaceEwa FrölingA journalist is aided by a young female hacker in his search for the killer of a woman who has been dead for forty years.The book is full of details, but the film is also thrilling with Noomi Rapace's performance as Lisbeth Salander.
- DirectorDean DeBloisChris SandersStarsJay BaruchelGerard ButlerChristopher Mintz-PlasseA hapless young Viking who aspires to hunt dragons becomes the unlikely friend of a young dragon himself, and learns there may be more to the creatures than he assumed.A devestating voice performance from Jay Baruchel and great animation from Dreamworks, added with dramatic but funny script, How to Train Your Dragon is a touching animation that is rare from DreamWorks animation.
- DirectorEthan CoenJoel CoenStarsJeff BridgesMatt DamonHailee SteinfeldA stubborn teenager enlists the help of a tough U.S. Marshal to track down her father's murderer.The Coen brothers have a mind for Western dramas and this is one of them. With Jeff Bridges and Hailee Steinfield's performances, True Grit delivers one of the best Western drama of all time.
- DirectorDavid O. RussellStarsMark WahlbergChristian BaleAmy AdamsBased on the story of Micky Ward, a fledgling boxer who tries to escape the shadow of his more famous but troubled older boxing brother and get his own shot at greatness.I haven't seen this but hearing a lot of buzz from people and critics, putting this on my list is reasonable.
- DirectorDavid YatesStarsDaniel RadcliffeEmma WatsonRupert GrintAs Harry, Ron and Hermione race against time and evil to destroy the Horcruxes, they uncover the existence of the three most powerful objects in the wizarding world: the Deathly Hallows.Following their journey since a decade ago, I can't help but feeling sad that this is going to end really soon. But anyways, the movie satisfies and is a needed addition to the franchise.
- DirectorJohn Cameron MitchellStarsNicole KidmanAaron EckhartDianne WiestLife for a happy couple is turned upside down after their young son dies in an accident.A very hard film to watch with Nicole Kidman's very believable performance.
- DirectorTim HetheringtonSebastian JungerStarsThe Men of Battle Company 2nd of the 503rd Infantry Regiment 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat TeamJuan 'Doc RestrepoDan KearneyA year with one platoon in the deadliest valley in Afghanistan.Visceral... The word that would describe what is to be the "real(iest)" documentary of the year. The camera work is phenomenon considering they were in the most dangerous place in Afghanistan.
- DirectorRicki SternAnne SundbergStarsJoan RiversMelissa RiversKathy GriffinA documentary on the life and career of Joan Rivers, made as the comedienne turns 75 years old.Very funny, very emotional as well considering a once comedic icon turn into a piece of work. Joan Rivers' charms and humor were brought out in this fascinating doc.
- DirectorWill GluckStarsEmma StoneAmanda BynesPenn BadgleyWhen Olive lies to her best friend about losing her virginity to one of the college boys, a girl overhears their conversation. Soon, her story spreads across the entire school like wildfire.Emma Stone's life changing performance was in Easy A. Playing a high schooler isn't tough, but playing a high schooler whom everyone thought was a prostitute isn't easy. Emma Stone's charisma helped her nailed the role.
- DirectorNicole HolofcenerStarsCatherine KeenerOliver PlattRebecca HallIn New York City, a husband and wife butt heads with the granddaughters of the elderly woman who lives in the apartment the couple owns.Heart-throbbing and emotionally sexy, Please Give gave a lot without being asked.
- DirectorPierre CoffinChris RenaudStarsSteve CarellJason SegelRussell BrandGru, a criminal mastermind, adopts three orphans as pawns to carry out the biggest heist in history. His life takes an unexpected turn when the little girls see the evildoer as their potential father.Cute, funny, and sad at the same time. Despicable Me features Steve's Carrell charms even in his accent and those cute little minions.
- DirectorMatthew VaughnStarsAaron Taylor-JohnsonNicolas CageChloë Grace MoretzDave Lizewski is an unnoticed high school student and comic book fan who one day decides to become a superhero, even though he has no powers, training or meaningful reason to do so.Chloe Mintz-Plasse and Nicolas Cage is a perfect match with a film like this.
- DirectorJon FavreauStarsRobert Downey Jr.Mickey RourkeGwyneth PaltrowWith the world now aware of his identity as Iron Man, Tony Stark must contend with both his declining health and a vengeful mad man with ties to his father's legacy.Even though the performances from the cast isn't impressive as I hoped, Iron Man 2 delivers more action than its previous.
- DirectorEdgar WrightStarsMichael CeraMary Elizabeth WinsteadKieran CulkinIn a magically realistic version of Toronto, a young man must defeat his new girlfriend's seven evil exes one by one in order to win her heart.Though it isn't the best collaboration between Michael Cera and Mary Winstead, the eye popping visual sure does help.