looking back at 2008

well, the years has obviously finished and since everyone out there is compiling their lists.. i thought.. what the heck... so, in no particular order... here are my top 10 films of 2008!!!

dark knight

i don't even need to say anything about this film. it was KICK ASS!!!! and IMAX??? what the hell. it was incredible.. i was so excited about this film and i was loving every single second of this film!!!

there will be blood



nearly forgot about this film... it was waaaay back in march or something... but daniel day-lewis is astounding in this modern masterpiece...

australia

yes... baz delivered an over the top sweeping romance... cinematic epic... it was everything i wanted and maybe a little more!!! an amazing little celebration about our lovely country with some important issues thrown in. tears, laughs and some bloody silly cattle and a big bloody ship.

cloverfield

mmm maybe a little controversial for a list... in terms of monster movies... it certainly brought something new to the table. incredible effects and i gotta love a good... really good viral marketing campaign.

happy-go-lucky



sally hawkins delivers one of the years best performances in this fresh and moving film from mike leigh. i cant say too much about this film... but it just a great experience and also possibly the most intense car driving scene i have seen in cinema thanks to a GREAT performance from eddie marsan.

wall e

AMAZING!!! hello??? pixar just went above and beyond with this film. the first 40 mins with no dialogue??? phenomenal sound design and animation makes this not only a fun and fascinating film... but it has more heart than pretty much any other romantic comedy around!!!

slumdog millionaire



danny boyle is certainly a talented man... trainspotting... sunshine... then this. the guy knows how to make a movie!!! great energy and performances from its cast ... and the soundtrack and cinematography certainly captures the vibes and life of mumbai!!! and who doesnt love a closing credits bollywood dance sequence!!!

lust, caution

ang lee delivers a highly sexual and tense spy thriller set in occupied china... (check that) ... the music and cinematography are perfectly suited and the performances are ... GREAT!!! and for a film made in china or anywhere really... it certainly pushes the boundaries for some of the most erotic sex scenes in recent cinema historyeven giving shortbus a run for its money!

step brothers



OK!!! guilty... possibly the most stupidest movie ever!!! i had so much fun with this film and it provided me with the most heartist laughs this year! will ferrell and john c. reilly raise the stakes with this film and make it the most craziest thing and the smartest comedy... ahahah BOATS AND HOES!!! i have to say that forgetting sarah marshall & pineapple express were also hilarious... but this one makes the list for the musical number at the end!!!

the mist

i dont usually like "horror" movies... but frank darabont brings a fresh take on pretty horrible situation. the handheld doco-style shoot of this film totally works and there are some great performances from the ensemble cast. and the ending... well, i picked it... but was pretty sure they werent going to go there.

ok.. so there you have it!!! that's my list... it was tough making the ten and of course there are the few that were sooo close and didnt make it... honourable mentions go to the following..

horton hears a who, king of kong, the savages, gone baby gone, diving bell and the butterfly, before the devil knows you're dead, ten empty, paranoid park, frost/nixon, black balloon, burn after reading, iron man, hunger, kung-fu panda, vicky cristina barcelona, speed racer, not quite hollywood, i've loved you so long, juno...

and movies that i didn't get a chance to see but really wanted to so they could possibly make my list...

man on wire, the bands visit, the counterfeiters, waltz with bashir, the visitor, the orphanage, mongol...

and finally... the disappointments of 2008...

indiana jones, quantum of solace, the curious case of benjamin button, be kind rewind, baby mama...

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