Here, you can rank what movies that you saw in 2010 (Theatrical or on DVD/Blu-Ray) from best to worst.
This is my list so far:
1.Toy Story 3
2.Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1
3.Scott Pilgrim VS the World
4.Waking Sleeping Beauty
5.Inception
6.Tangled
7.Despicable Me
8.Iron Man 2
9.Kick-Ass
10.Alice in Wonderland
Rank the Movies of 2010
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I funnelled the "Entertainment" catagory money in my budget into buying home theater hardware this year and haven't had much left for movie theater going. There are a few films left to be released in theatres and on Blu-ray that I'm looking forward to, but the following is a ranking of the 2010 releases I have seen so far:
(Out of 5 stars)
1. Toy Story 3 ****1/2
I was very satisfied with the outcome for this third outing in the Toy Story series. After Toy Story 2 lost some of the wit of the first and went a little heavy on philosophical ponderings, 3 strikes a balance and becomes the most poignant of the trilogy. It is more sentimental than it needs to be, but I don't mind it so much since the characters are so endearing.
2. Inception ****
Though overrated, Inception is a solidly constructed blockbuster and, unlike a lot of summer films, is more rewarding with your mind's participation.
3. How to Train Your Dragon ***1/2
Although relying on a few family movie conventions, its probably the best DreamWorks has put out and very encouraging (at least until I see Megamind).
4. Unstoppable ***
Sloppily put together, but the human interest level is high and the actors do a good job, so I found it easy to invest myself. No way this will be in my top 10 by Oscar time.
5. Alice in Wonderland **1/2
Outstanding for its realization of Wonderland but unexceptional in every other way, this was a dissapointment.
6. Iron Man 2 **
I did not like Iron Man, and I liked Iron Man 2 even less. Of all Marvel's franchises, this has to be the least sustainable.
7. Robin Hood **
Unfortunate outcome from a production that involved a high-caliber cast and crew. So, so boring.
8. Knight & Day *1/2
The story has been overdone and the stars are less appealing than ever. A real clunker.
Documentaries: Hubble 3D ****
An awesome IMAX experience. I don't really want to see CGI in a doc like this, but aside from that, the footage is made for the big screen.
(Out of 5 stars)
1. Toy Story 3 ****1/2
I was very satisfied with the outcome for this third outing in the Toy Story series. After Toy Story 2 lost some of the wit of the first and went a little heavy on philosophical ponderings, 3 strikes a balance and becomes the most poignant of the trilogy. It is more sentimental than it needs to be, but I don't mind it so much since the characters are so endearing.
2. Inception ****
Though overrated, Inception is a solidly constructed blockbuster and, unlike a lot of summer films, is more rewarding with your mind's participation.
3. How to Train Your Dragon ***1/2
Although relying on a few family movie conventions, its probably the best DreamWorks has put out and very encouraging (at least until I see Megamind).
4. Unstoppable ***
Sloppily put together, but the human interest level is high and the actors do a good job, so I found it easy to invest myself. No way this will be in my top 10 by Oscar time.
5. Alice in Wonderland **1/2
Outstanding for its realization of Wonderland but unexceptional in every other way, this was a dissapointment.
6. Iron Man 2 **
I did not like Iron Man, and I liked Iron Man 2 even less. Of all Marvel's franchises, this has to be the least sustainable.
7. Robin Hood **
Unfortunate outcome from a production that involved a high-caliber cast and crew. So, so boring.
8. Knight & Day *1/2
The story has been overdone and the stars are less appealing than ever. A real clunker.
Documentaries: Hubble 3D ****
An awesome IMAX experience. I don't really want to see CGI in a doc like this, but aside from that, the footage is made for the big screen.
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1. Toy Story 3 (June 18)- 10/10
Only the most exciting, poignant film ever from Pixar that blew me away with its stunning visuals, exciting plot, and fitting closure to one of the greatest trilogies of all time. Seriously, everything was just absolutely perfect, and if it weren't for the Lion King's darnded awesomeness it'd be my favorite movie ever. The characters are just so great, and I really can't give enough thanks to Pixar for making such a wonderful movie.
2. The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (December 10)- 9/10
I thoroughly enjoyed it for what it was, and I consider it even better than the phenomenal, but overly dramatized Prince Caspian. The visuals were spectacular, the acting was great, and Narnia's just an overall appealing place. The only thing that felt off to me was the beginning, which felt overly rushed and not very well introducing the character of Eustace. However, the rest of it certainly made up for it, and it ended up being absolutely magical, retaining the magic of the first 2 despite rocky beginnings. Again, the ending song was beautiful, and my favorite of the great assortment of This is Home, Wunderkind, the Call, and There's a Place for Us.
3. Alice in Wonderland (March 5)- 8/10
A wonderful, visually appealing version of the original Lewis Carroll story that had very much potential to be the event of the year, but ended up being far too madly rushed and not fleshing out the characters. Otherwise, great film.
That's it, I guess....
Only the most exciting, poignant film ever from Pixar that blew me away with its stunning visuals, exciting plot, and fitting closure to one of the greatest trilogies of all time. Seriously, everything was just absolutely perfect, and if it weren't for the Lion King's darnded awesomeness it'd be my favorite movie ever. The characters are just so great, and I really can't give enough thanks to Pixar for making such a wonderful movie.
2. The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (December 10)- 9/10
I thoroughly enjoyed it for what it was, and I consider it even better than the phenomenal, but overly dramatized Prince Caspian. The visuals were spectacular, the acting was great, and Narnia's just an overall appealing place. The only thing that felt off to me was the beginning, which felt overly rushed and not very well introducing the character of Eustace. However, the rest of it certainly made up for it, and it ended up being absolutely magical, retaining the magic of the first 2 despite rocky beginnings. Again, the ending song was beautiful, and my favorite of the great assortment of This is Home, Wunderkind, the Call, and There's a Place for Us.
3. Alice in Wonderland (March 5)- 8/10
A wonderful, visually appealing version of the original Lewis Carroll story that had very much potential to be the event of the year, but ended up being far too madly rushed and not fleshing out the characters. Otherwise, great film.
That's it, I guess....
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I'm not gonna rank them as there are a few I still haven't seen like Tangled, but here are my standouts:
Hot Tub Time Machine - The creators captured the 80s ski hill culture very well - will become annual viewing for me when ski season starts up.
Clash of the Titans - Good effects, good fight scenes, but the script could've used a little more polishing.
Toy Story 3 - a great wrap-up to the series.
Oceans - excellent follow-up to earth. But, the narraration could've used some more facts.
Crimson Wing: Mystery of the Flamingos - finally got to see the only Disneynauter movie that wasn't released theatrically in North America. Nice movie. I learned some stuff about Flamingos I didn't know before.
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time - turned out to be a fun popcorn flick despite the poor marketing of the movie. I wasn't too keen on seeing it but was pleasantly surprised.
The Sorcerer's Apprentice - same comment as for Prince of Persia
Shrek The Final Chapter - definitely better than the 3rd.
The A-Team - fun movie, saw it twice at the theater, just to see a piece of home on the big screen.
Iron Man 2 - alright follow-up. Could've been a little better.
The Karate Kid - a pleasant surprise. I enjoyed it. All the child actors did a good job.
Inception - Excellent, but complex. requires multiple viewings.
Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps - I really enjoyed this one.
Secretariat - another good one by Disney. Loved Malkovich in this.
RED - Great. Again loved Malkovich in this.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - The darkest in the series. Good installment. Looking forward to the finale next year.
Still to be seen:
Tangled
The Chronicles of Narnia: Voyage of the Dawn Treader
TRON: Legacy
True Grit
I'm hoping to see Tangled tonight, and maybe Dawn Treader tomorrow.
I was actually let-down by Alice in Wonderland, but, I will give it a 2nd chance one of these days. I thought the concept was strange for this one - it was supposed to be a sequel, but it also wasn't a sequel, just strange.
Hot Tub Time Machine - The creators captured the 80s ski hill culture very well - will become annual viewing for me when ski season starts up.
Clash of the Titans - Good effects, good fight scenes, but the script could've used a little more polishing.
Toy Story 3 - a great wrap-up to the series.
Oceans - excellent follow-up to earth. But, the narraration could've used some more facts.
Crimson Wing: Mystery of the Flamingos - finally got to see the only Disneynauter movie that wasn't released theatrically in North America. Nice movie. I learned some stuff about Flamingos I didn't know before.
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time - turned out to be a fun popcorn flick despite the poor marketing of the movie. I wasn't too keen on seeing it but was pleasantly surprised.
The Sorcerer's Apprentice - same comment as for Prince of Persia
Shrek The Final Chapter - definitely better than the 3rd.
The A-Team - fun movie, saw it twice at the theater, just to see a piece of home on the big screen.
Iron Man 2 - alright follow-up. Could've been a little better.
The Karate Kid - a pleasant surprise. I enjoyed it. All the child actors did a good job.
Inception - Excellent, but complex. requires multiple viewings.
Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps - I really enjoyed this one.
Secretariat - another good one by Disney. Loved Malkovich in this.
RED - Great. Again loved Malkovich in this.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - The darkest in the series. Good installment. Looking forward to the finale next year.
Still to be seen:
Tangled
The Chronicles of Narnia: Voyage of the Dawn Treader
TRON: Legacy
True Grit
I'm hoping to see Tangled tonight, and maybe Dawn Treader tomorrow.
I was actually let-down by Alice in Wonderland, but, I will give it a 2nd chance one of these days. I thought the concept was strange for this one - it was supposed to be a sequel, but it also wasn't a sequel, just strange.
1) Toy Story 3
2) The Social Network
3) Shutter Island
4) Winter's Bone
5) Waking Sleeping Beauty
6) Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
7) Inception
8) Greenberg
9) The Kids Are All Right
10) The Other Guys
11) Cyrus
12) Dinner for Schmucks
13) Youth in Revolt
14) Frozen
15) And Soon the Darkness
16) Flipped
17) Defendor
18) Ramona and Beezus
19) City Island
20) The Sorcerer's Apprentice
21) The Disappearance of Alice Creed
22) Grown Ups
23) Brooklyn's Finest
24) Micmacs
25) The Karate Kid
26) The Twilight Saga: Eclipse
27) Oceans
28) The Runaways
29) Kick-Ass
30) Extraordinary Measures
31) Letters to Juliet
32) The Book of Eli
33) Alice in Wonderland
34) She's Out of My League
35) Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
36) Dear John
37) Hot Tub Time Machine
38) Diary of a Wimpy Kid
39) Going the Distance
40) Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief
41) Eat Pray Love
42) Salt
43) Solitary Man
44) The Crazies
45) Knight and Day
46) The Cry of the Owl
47) The Bounty Hunter
48) Edge of Darkness
49) Chloe
50) Please Give
51) The Spy Next Door
52) The Last Song
53) After.Life
54) When in Rome
55) Death at a Funeral
56) Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married Too?
57) Marmaduke
58) The Back-up Plan
59) Operation: Endgame
60) Multiple Sarcasms
2) The Social Network
3) Shutter Island
4) Winter's Bone
5) Waking Sleeping Beauty
6) Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
7) Inception
8) Greenberg
9) The Kids Are All Right
10) The Other Guys
11) Cyrus
12) Dinner for Schmucks
13) Youth in Revolt
14) Frozen
15) And Soon the Darkness
16) Flipped
17) Defendor
18) Ramona and Beezus
19) City Island
20) The Sorcerer's Apprentice
21) The Disappearance of Alice Creed
22) Grown Ups
23) Brooklyn's Finest
24) Micmacs
25) The Karate Kid
26) The Twilight Saga: Eclipse
27) Oceans
28) The Runaways
29) Kick-Ass
30) Extraordinary Measures
31) Letters to Juliet
32) The Book of Eli
33) Alice in Wonderland
34) She's Out of My League
35) Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
36) Dear John
37) Hot Tub Time Machine
38) Diary of a Wimpy Kid
39) Going the Distance
40) Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief
41) Eat Pray Love
42) Salt
43) Solitary Man
44) The Crazies
45) Knight and Day
46) The Cry of the Owl
47) The Bounty Hunter
48) Edge of Darkness
49) Chloe
50) Please Give
51) The Spy Next Door
52) The Last Song
53) After.Life
54) When in Rome
55) Death at a Funeral
56) Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married Too?
57) Marmaduke
58) The Back-up Plan
59) Operation: Endgame
60) Multiple Sarcasms
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Didn't get to see Tangled the other night because of the show times, but, I did see:Barbossa wrote:Still to be seen:
Tangled
The Chronicles of Narnia: Voyage of the Dawn Treader
TRON: Legacy
True Grit
I'm hoping to see Tangled tonight, and maybe Dawn Treader tomorrow.
The Chronicles of Narnia: Voyage of the Dawn Treader - I'm one of the few that really liked Prince Caspian, but I think I liked this one a little more. Good effects. Good movie.
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1. Toy Story 3
2. Tangled
3. Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue
4. Alice in Wonderland
2. Tangled
3. Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue
4. Alice in Wonderland
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Here's mine! I rent movies a lot, lol. I'm also still wanting to see Waking Sleeping Beauty, The Chronicles of Narnia: Voyage of the Dawn Treader, TRON: Legacy, True Grit, and Despicable Me. After all of them I'll edit this list!
1 - Toy Story 3
2 - Inception
3 - Tangled
4 - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1
5 - The Twilight Saga: Eclipse
6 - Scott Pilgrim vs. The World
7 - How to Train Your Dragon
8 - Shutter Island
9 - The Karate Kid
10 - Alice in Wonderland
11 - Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole
12 - Kick-Ass
13 - When in Rome
14 - Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
15 - Megamind
16 - Iron Man 2
17 - Letters to Juliet
18 - Shrek The Final Chapter
19 - The Sorcerer's Apprentice
20 - Youth in Revolt
21 - Diary of a Wimpy Kid
22 - Oceans
23 - Eat Pray Love
24 - Charlie St. Cloud
25 - The Crazies
26 - Clash of the Titans
27 - Dear John
28 - The Expendables
29 - The Last Song
30 - Robin Hood
31 - Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief
32 - Hot Tub Time Machine
1 - Toy Story 3
2 - Inception
3 - Tangled
4 - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1
5 - The Twilight Saga: Eclipse
6 - Scott Pilgrim vs. The World
7 - How to Train Your Dragon
8 - Shutter Island
9 - The Karate Kid
10 - Alice in Wonderland
11 - Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole
12 - Kick-Ass
13 - When in Rome
14 - Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
15 - Megamind
16 - Iron Man 2
17 - Letters to Juliet
18 - Shrek The Final Chapter
19 - The Sorcerer's Apprentice
20 - Youth in Revolt
21 - Diary of a Wimpy Kid
22 - Oceans
23 - Eat Pray Love
24 - Charlie St. Cloud
25 - The Crazies
26 - Clash of the Titans
27 - Dear John
28 - The Expendables
29 - The Last Song
30 - Robin Hood
31 - Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief
32 - Hot Tub Time Machine
Excellent (****)
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1
Tangled
Toy Story 3
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
Alice in Wonderland
Iron Man 2
Inception
Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole
Great (***½)
How to Train Your Dragon
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
TRON: Legacy
Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief
Nanny McPhee Returns
Flipped
The Book of Eli
Kick-Ass
Good (***)
Megamind
Despicable Me
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
Sex and the City 2
Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue
Valentine’s Day
The Losers
Clash of the Titans
The Joneses
Shutter Island
Going the Distance
Oceans
Salt
Ramona and Beezus
Devil
Red
Okay (**½)
The Sorcerer’s Apprentice
The Wolfman
Edge of Darkness
Eclipse
The A-Team
Hot Tub Time Machine
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
The Expendables
The Last Song
The Experiment
Mediocre (**)
Resident Evil: Afterlife
Step Up 3
Predators
The Search for Santa Paws
I'll update this post as I see more things. I'll seeing Step Up 3 in the next few days and Tron: Legacy on Christmas Eve.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1
Tangled
Toy Story 3
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
Alice in Wonderland
Iron Man 2
Inception
Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole
Great (***½)
How to Train Your Dragon
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
TRON: Legacy
Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief
Nanny McPhee Returns
Flipped
The Book of Eli
Kick-Ass
Good (***)
Megamind
Despicable Me
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
Sex and the City 2
Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue
Valentine’s Day
The Losers
Clash of the Titans
The Joneses
Shutter Island
Going the Distance
Oceans
Salt
Ramona and Beezus
Devil
Red
Okay (**½)
The Sorcerer’s Apprentice
The Wolfman
Edge of Darkness
Eclipse
The A-Team
Hot Tub Time Machine
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
The Expendables
The Last Song
The Experiment
Mediocre (**)
Resident Evil: Afterlife
Step Up 3
Predators
The Search for Santa Paws
I'll update this post as I see more things. I'll seeing Step Up 3 in the next few days and Tron: Legacy on Christmas Eve.
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Haven't seen that much yet, but I can say that so far the fourteen films I have seen from 2010 were all quite enjoyable and entertaining -the first six listed excellent even. No real disappointments just yet.
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1) Toy Story 3 (Disney)
2) The Social Network (Sony)
3) The Kids Are All Right (Universal)
4) How to Train Your Dragon (Dreamworks/Paramount)
5) Scott Pilgrim vs. The World (Universal)
6) The Town (Warner Bros.)
7) Despicable Me (Universal)
8) Shutter Island (Paramount)
9) The Night Chronicles: Devil (Universal)
10) Buried (Lionsgate)
11) Alice in Wonderland (Disney)
12) Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole (Warner Bros.)
13) Iron Man 2 (Paramount)
14) Date Night (20th Century Fox)
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Still hoping to see at least a few of these before February next year: 127 Hours, Black Swan, Fair Game, The Fighter, Hereafter, The Illusionist, Inception, Inside Job, Kick-Ass, The King's Speech, Morning Glory*, Secretariat, Shrek Forever After, Tangled, The Tempest*, Tron: Legacy, Waiting for ‘Superman’, and Winter’s Bone.
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1) Toy Story 3 (Disney)
2) The Social Network (Sony)
3) The Kids Are All Right (Universal)
4) How to Train Your Dragon (Dreamworks/Paramount)
5) Scott Pilgrim vs. The World (Universal)
6) The Town (Warner Bros.)
7) Despicable Me (Universal)
8) Shutter Island (Paramount)
9) The Night Chronicles: Devil (Universal)
10) Buried (Lionsgate)
11) Alice in Wonderland (Disney)
12) Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole (Warner Bros.)
13) Iron Man 2 (Paramount)
14) Date Night (20th Century Fox)
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Still hoping to see at least a few of these before February next year: 127 Hours, Black Swan, Fair Game, The Fighter, Hereafter, The Illusionist, Inception, Inside Job, Kick-Ass, The King's Speech, Morning Glory*, Secretariat, Shrek Forever After, Tangled, The Tempest*, Tron: Legacy, Waiting for ‘Superman’, and Winter’s Bone.
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Updated List (forgot Tink):
1. Toy Story 3 (June 18th)- 10/10
Only the most exciting, poignant film ever from Pixar that blew me away with its stunning visuals, exciting plot, and fitting closure to one of the greatest trilogies of all time. Seriously, everything was just absolutely perfect, and if it weren't for the Lion King's darnded awesomeness it'd be my favorite movie ever. The characters are just so great, and I really can't give enough thanks to Pixar for making such a wonderful movie.
2. The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (December 10th)- 9/10
I thoroughly enjoyed it for what it was, and I consider it even better than the phenomenal, but overly dramatized Prince Caspian. The visuals were spectacular, the acting was great, and Narnia's just an overall appealing place. The only thing that felt off to me was the beginning, which felt overly rushed and not very well introducing the character of Eustace. However, the rest of it certainly made up for it, and it ended up being absolutely magical, retaining the magic of the first 2 despite rocky beginnings. Again, the ending song was beautiful, and my favorite of the great assortment of This is Home, Wunderkind, the Call, and There's a Place for Us.
3. Alice in Wonderland (March 5th)- 8/10
A wonderful, visually appealing version of the original Lewis Carroll story that had very much potential to be the event of the year, but ended up being far too madly rushed and not fleshing out the characters. Otherwise, great film.
4. Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue (September 21st)- 8/10
A truly sweet film that I can't really place above Alice due to somewhat lack of originality, but otherwise, thumbs up!
1. Toy Story 3 (June 18th)- 10/10
Only the most exciting, poignant film ever from Pixar that blew me away with its stunning visuals, exciting plot, and fitting closure to one of the greatest trilogies of all time. Seriously, everything was just absolutely perfect, and if it weren't for the Lion King's darnded awesomeness it'd be my favorite movie ever. The characters are just so great, and I really can't give enough thanks to Pixar for making such a wonderful movie.
2. The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (December 10th)- 9/10
I thoroughly enjoyed it for what it was, and I consider it even better than the phenomenal, but overly dramatized Prince Caspian. The visuals were spectacular, the acting was great, and Narnia's just an overall appealing place. The only thing that felt off to me was the beginning, which felt overly rushed and not very well introducing the character of Eustace. However, the rest of it certainly made up for it, and it ended up being absolutely magical, retaining the magic of the first 2 despite rocky beginnings. Again, the ending song was beautiful, and my favorite of the great assortment of This is Home, Wunderkind, the Call, and There's a Place for Us.
3. Alice in Wonderland (March 5th)- 8/10
A wonderful, visually appealing version of the original Lewis Carroll story that had very much potential to be the event of the year, but ended up being far too madly rushed and not fleshing out the characters. Otherwise, great film.
4. Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue (September 21st)- 8/10
A truly sweet film that I can't really place above Alice due to somewhat lack of originality, but otherwise, thumbs up!
I just want to say that I enjoyed all the films I saw, just some more than others.
1) Inception
2) Toy Story 3
3) The Chronicles Of Narnia: The Voyage Of The Dawn Treader
4) Prince Of Persia: The Sands Of Time
5) Shutter Island
6) Tron: Legacy
7) Killers
Crazy On The Outside
9) Megamind
10) The Book Of Eli
11) Alice In Wonderland
1) Inception
2) Toy Story 3
3) The Chronicles Of Narnia: The Voyage Of The Dawn Treader
4) Prince Of Persia: The Sands Of Time
5) Shutter Island
6) Tron: Legacy
7) Killers
Crazy On The Outside9) Megamind
10) The Book Of Eli
11) Alice In Wonderland
Whose Line, Boy Meets World, Adventures In Wonderland, Growing Pains, Walker Texas Ranger, 7th Heaven, Brotherly Love, Saved By The Bell, Full House, Muppets Tonight, The Nanny, Home Improvement, Silver Spoons, Family Matters, Reba, The Drew Carey Show,
(Out of 5 stars) new viewings in bold
1. Toy Story 3 ****1/2
I was very satisfied with the outcome for this third outing in the Toy Story series. After Toy Story 2 lost some of the wit of the first and went a little heavy on philosophical ponderings, 3 strikes a balance and becomes the most poignant of the trilogy. It is more sentimental than it needs to be, but I don't mind it so much since the characters are so endearing.
2. Inception ****
Though overrated, Inception is a solidly constructed blockbuster and, unlike a lot of summer films, is more rewarding with your mind's participation.
3. How to Train Your Dragon ***1/2
Although relying on a few family movie conventions, its probably the best DreamWorks has put out and very encouraging (at least until I see Megamind).
4. Unstoppable ***
Sloppily put together, but the human interest level is high and the actors do a good job, so I found it easy to invest myself. No way this will be in my top 10 by Oscar time.
5. True Grit ***
A serviceable adaptation that is less entertaining than the humorous narrative of the book but is more accurate in is portrayals of the characters than the previous version.
6. Alice in Wonderland **1/2
Outstanding for its realization of Wonderland but unexceptional in every other way, this was a dissapointment.
7. Iron Man 2 **
I did not like Iron Man, and I liked Iron Man 2 even less. Of all Marvel's franchises, this has to be the least sustainable.
8. Robin Hood **
Unfortunate outcome from a production that involved a high-caliber cast and crew. So, so boring.
9. Knight & Day *1/2
The story has been overdone and the stars are less appealing than ever. A real clunker.
Documentaries: Hubble 3D ****
An awesome IMAX experience. I don't really want to see CGI in a doc like this, but aside from that, the footage is made for the big screen.[/quote]
1. Toy Story 3 ****1/2
I was very satisfied with the outcome for this third outing in the Toy Story series. After Toy Story 2 lost some of the wit of the first and went a little heavy on philosophical ponderings, 3 strikes a balance and becomes the most poignant of the trilogy. It is more sentimental than it needs to be, but I don't mind it so much since the characters are so endearing.
2. Inception ****
Though overrated, Inception is a solidly constructed blockbuster and, unlike a lot of summer films, is more rewarding with your mind's participation.
3. How to Train Your Dragon ***1/2
Although relying on a few family movie conventions, its probably the best DreamWorks has put out and very encouraging (at least until I see Megamind).
4. Unstoppable ***
Sloppily put together, but the human interest level is high and the actors do a good job, so I found it easy to invest myself. No way this will be in my top 10 by Oscar time.
5. True Grit ***
A serviceable adaptation that is less entertaining than the humorous narrative of the book but is more accurate in is portrayals of the characters than the previous version.
6. Alice in Wonderland **1/2
Outstanding for its realization of Wonderland but unexceptional in every other way, this was a dissapointment.
7. Iron Man 2 **
I did not like Iron Man, and I liked Iron Man 2 even less. Of all Marvel's franchises, this has to be the least sustainable.
8. Robin Hood **
Unfortunate outcome from a production that involved a high-caliber cast and crew. So, so boring.
9. Knight & Day *1/2
The story has been overdone and the stars are less appealing than ever. A real clunker.
Documentaries: Hubble 3D ****
An awesome IMAX experience. I don't really want to see CGI in a doc like this, but aside from that, the footage is made for the big screen.[/quote]
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I don't really see too many new movies every year, but here are my top five:
1. Tangled: It exceeded my expectations and gave me hope for Disney.
2. Toy Story 3: The series wrapped up fairly well. I liked it a lot, but I was also disappointed. I thought it lacked the wit of the first and relied on kiddy jokes. But the heartbreaking (for me) ending made up for that. It was very nice to see my favourite characters in the world one last time.
3. True Grit: A very good adaptation of the Portis novel. I enjoyed it very much and thought this version *got* the characters more than the John Wayne version (which I also like). Good performances all around and gorgeous cinematography. It's probably a better movie than Toy Story 3, but I'm attached to Toy Story 3 more.
4. How to Train Your Dragon: A pleasant surprise. I really liked the interaction between Hiccup and Toothless. Even though I didn't think Toothless was physically cute, I adored him by the end of the movie. Not perfect, though. I wasn't exactly pleased with the climax or with any of the vikings, save Hiccup and Astrid. I did like the ending. Very sweet.
5. Alice in Wonderland: I hate the fact that this movie shares the same name as the book, but that aside, it was fairly enjoyable. The visuals were interesting, and I did like the somewhat clichéd character growth of Alice. It was exciting, too. (The title thing really bothers me, though. My cousins watched the Disney animated Alice in Wonderland and kept expecting Alice to kill something.
At the end, they both looked at me and said, "That's it?!".)
Yet to see: Inception, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part I (just finished the book), and Tron: Legacy.
1. Tangled: It exceeded my expectations and gave me hope for Disney.
2. Toy Story 3: The series wrapped up fairly well. I liked it a lot, but I was also disappointed. I thought it lacked the wit of the first and relied on kiddy jokes. But the heartbreaking (for me) ending made up for that. It was very nice to see my favourite characters in the world one last time.
3. True Grit: A very good adaptation of the Portis novel. I enjoyed it very much and thought this version *got* the characters more than the John Wayne version (which I also like). Good performances all around and gorgeous cinematography. It's probably a better movie than Toy Story 3, but I'm attached to Toy Story 3 more.
4. How to Train Your Dragon: A pleasant surprise. I really liked the interaction between Hiccup and Toothless. Even though I didn't think Toothless was physically cute, I adored him by the end of the movie. Not perfect, though. I wasn't exactly pleased with the climax or with any of the vikings, save Hiccup and Astrid. I did like the ending. Very sweet.
5. Alice in Wonderland: I hate the fact that this movie shares the same name as the book, but that aside, it was fairly enjoyable. The visuals were interesting, and I did like the somewhat clichéd character growth of Alice. It was exciting, too. (The title thing really bothers me, though. My cousins watched the Disney animated Alice in Wonderland and kept expecting Alice to kill something.
At the end, they both looked at me and said, "That's it?!".) Yet to see: Inception, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part I (just finished the book), and Tron: Legacy.
1. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1
2. How To Train Your Dragon
3. Toy Story 3
4. Easy A
5. Kick-Ass
6. The Social Network
7. Iron Man 2
8. Tron: Legacy
9. The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
10. The Crazies
11. Tangled
12. Inception
13. Piranha 3D
14. Sex and the City 2
15. Shrek Forever After
16. Megamind
17. The Sorcerer's Apprentice
18. Due Date
19. Salt
20. Shutter Island
21. Paranormal Activity 2
22. Leap Year
23. Alice in Wonderland
24. Date Night
25. Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
26. Little Fockers
27. The Twilight Saga: Eclipse
28. Despicable Me
29. Devil
30. Saw 3D
31. Resident Evil: Afterlife
2. How To Train Your Dragon
3. Toy Story 3
4. Easy A
5. Kick-Ass
6. The Social Network
7. Iron Man 2
8. Tron: Legacy
9. The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
10. The Crazies
11. Tangled
12. Inception
13. Piranha 3D
14. Sex and the City 2
15. Shrek Forever After
16. Megamind
17. The Sorcerer's Apprentice
18. Due Date
19. Salt
20. Shutter Island
21. Paranormal Activity 2
22. Leap Year
23. Alice in Wonderland
24. Date Night
25. Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
26. Little Fockers
27. The Twilight Saga: Eclipse
28. Despicable Me
29. Devil
30. Saw 3D
31. Resident Evil: Afterlife
Just in time for the Oscars, I hit 100. Here's how I rank them...
Toy Story 3
The Social Network
Shutter Island
The Fighter
Winter's Bone
Waking Sleeping Beauty
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
Animal Kingdom
The Town
Greenberg
Inception
Due Date
Iron Man 2
The Kids Are All Right
Restrepo
Let Me In
How to Train Your Dragon
Tangled
Buried
The Other Guys
The Ghost Writer
Paranormal Activity 2
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1
Megamind
Cyrus
It's Kind of a Funny Story
Waiting for "Superman"
Easy A
Welcome to the Rileys
Dinner for Schmucks
Youth in Revolt
Frozen
And Soon the Darkness
Flipped
Nowhere Boy
Defendor
Ramona and Beezus
City Island
The Sorcerer's Apprentice
The Disappearance of Alice Creed
Grown Ups
Brooklyn's Finest
Micmacs
The Karate Kid
The Twilight Saga: Eclipse
Middle Men
Shrek Forever After
Oceans
Get Him to the Greek
The Runaways
Kick-Ass
Extraordinary Measures
Letters to Juliet
How Do You Know
The Book of Eli
She's Out of My League
Alice in Wonderland
The Last Exorcism
Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps
Dear John
Stone
You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger
Hot Tub Time Machine
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
For Colored Girls
The Secret of Kells
Despicable Me
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Going the Distance
Eat Pray Love
Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief
You Again
Secretariat
Salt
Solitary Man
Piranha (3D)
The Crazies
Knight and Day
The Cry of the Owl
The Bounty Hunter
Jack Goes Boating
Burlesque
Edge of Darkness
Chloe
Case 39
Please Give
The Spy Next Door
Life As We Know It
The Last Song
Alpha and Omega
After.Life
When in Rome
Valentine's Day
Death at a Funeral
Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married Too?
I Spit on Your Grave (2010)
Marmaduke
The Back-up Plan
Operation: Endgame
Multiple Sarcasms
Toy Story 3
The Social Network
Shutter Island
The Fighter
Winter's Bone
Waking Sleeping Beauty
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
Animal Kingdom
The Town
Greenberg
Inception
Due Date
Iron Man 2
The Kids Are All Right
Restrepo
Let Me In
How to Train Your Dragon
Tangled
Buried
The Other Guys
The Ghost Writer
Paranormal Activity 2
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1
Megamind
Cyrus
It's Kind of a Funny Story
Waiting for "Superman"
Easy A
Welcome to the Rileys
Dinner for Schmucks
Youth in Revolt
Frozen
And Soon the Darkness
Flipped
Nowhere Boy
Defendor
Ramona and Beezus
City Island
The Sorcerer's Apprentice
The Disappearance of Alice Creed
Grown Ups
Brooklyn's Finest
Micmacs
The Karate Kid
The Twilight Saga: Eclipse
Middle Men
Shrek Forever After
Oceans
Get Him to the Greek
The Runaways
Kick-Ass
Extraordinary Measures
Letters to Juliet
How Do You Know
The Book of Eli
She's Out of My League
Alice in Wonderland
The Last Exorcism
Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps
Dear John
Stone
You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger
Hot Tub Time Machine
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
For Colored Girls
The Secret of Kells
Despicable Me
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Going the Distance
Eat Pray Love
Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief
You Again
Secretariat
Salt
Solitary Man
Piranha (3D)
The Crazies
Knight and Day
The Cry of the Owl
The Bounty Hunter
Jack Goes Boating
Burlesque
Edge of Darkness
Chloe
Case 39
Please Give
The Spy Next Door
Life As We Know It
The Last Song
Alpha and Omega
After.Life
When in Rome
Valentine's Day
Death at a Funeral
Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married Too?
I Spit on Your Grave (2010)
Marmaduke
The Back-up Plan
Operation: Endgame
Multiple Sarcasms
"Fifteen years from now, when people are talking about 3-D, they will talk about the business before 'Monsters vs. Aliens' and the business after 'Monsters vs. Aliens.' It's the line in the sand." - Greg Foster, IMAX chairman and president