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The Best Films of 2009!

So here you go, boys and girls, the best films I saw in 2009. Got a problem? Throw it in the comment sections and there’s a good chance it won’t be ignored… also, that I will respond with snark. Lots and lots of snark.

BEST FILMS (They progressively get more and more awesome)

10.

Taken

10 Word Review: An action-packed, fun flick that delivered just what it promised.

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9.

(500) Days of Summer

10 Word Review: I loved this non-love love story and its wonderful actors.

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8.

Star Trek

10 Word Review: Went in with low expectations, came out with out-of-this-world joy.

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7.

Zombieland

10 Word Review: The best zombie film since “Shaun of the Dead.” Terrific.

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6.

Drag Me to Hell

10 Word Review: One of the scariest, funniest films I saw all year.

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5.

Fantastic Mr. Fox

10 Word Review: Many great animations this year, but this was, well, fantastic.

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4.

State of Play

10 Word Review: A powerful story about the necessary role of newspaper journalism.

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3.

Up In The Air

10 Word Review: Was it depressing? Hopeful? I love that I can’t decide.

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2.

Inglourious Basterds

10 Word Review: Down with Hitler! … All the way down! (Boom! Joy!)

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AND THE BEST MOVIE I SAW IN 2009:

1.

District 9

10 Word Review: A low-budget sci-fi with a real message? Unthinkable? Nay, phenomenal!

There you go, all the best and worst that I’ve seen. Come back in 2010. Who knows, there may be some more…

-Alex

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