Best of 2010: Films
2010 was actually a really great year in movies. I actually had to cut out some films I really liked, such as Kick-Ass and The Town when compiling this list.
The Social Network
Yes, the Facebook movie ended up being a pretty damn good flick. I had mixed expectations because the trailer didn’t impress me too much (other than the choir version of Radiohead’s “Creep” as background), however I knew David Fincher was a quality director as he has directed The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Se7en, and my personal favorite movie of all time, Fight Club. Fincher managed to make a movie that was completely dialog and litigation-based into something very intriguing. Who knew that the world’s biggest social networking site was birthed out of so much drama?
Inception
I hope those of you that watched this movie don’t have a dirty mind because it was definitely a mind-fuck. Christopher Nolan might have just won my heart as my favorite director with this psychological thriller. And I believe that Leonardo DiCaprio is the best actor of the past 20 years. That collaboration can be nothing less of amazing and though I had sky high expectations for this film, it exceeded those expectations.
Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World
I will admit that I am a sucker for Michael Cera films, after his role as George Michael in the cult comedy hit Arrested Development, I will always have a soft spot for him. Yes, he will always be typecasted as the nerdy indie kid however I don’t really think anyone plays it better. This movie is the quintessential nerd movie and I loved every bit of it.
Exit Through the Gift Shop
It’s a documentary about street artist Banksy, but it’s really not. Banksy drew me in to watching this documentary but excitement of the street art genre and the personalities that came along with it kept me watching. You meet Invader, Shepard Fairey, Banksy, and the eventual Mr. Brainwash. Something I especially liked about the documentary is that it also shows what I like to refer to as the “shitty hipster side” of art. If you want to see what I mean, make sure to check out this documentary.
Black Swan
If Natalie Portman doesn’t win an Oscar for this role, I’m going to be pretty upset. Who would have thought a movie that revolves around ballet would be one of my favorites of the year? Well director, Darren Aronofsky, made it that way for me. This movie is definitely fits the description of PSYCHOLOGICAL thriller and some of the more haunting images of the movie stuck with me for days. Above all, in my opinion Portman gives the most impressive performance I’ve seen since Heath Ledger in the Dark Knight. A definite must-watch.
Stay gold.
-Juicy Justin.
The Social Network
Yes, the Facebook movie ended up being a pretty damn good flick. I had mixed expectations because the trailer didn’t impress me too much (other than the choir version of Radiohead’s “Creep” as background), however I knew David Fincher was a quality director as he has directed The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Se7en, and my personal favorite movie of all time, Fight Club. Fincher managed to make a movie that was completely dialog and litigation-based into something very intriguing. Who knew that the world’s biggest social networking site was birthed out of so much drama?
Inception
I hope those of you that watched this movie don’t have a dirty mind because it was definitely a mind-fuck. Christopher Nolan might have just won my heart as my favorite director with this psychological thriller. And I believe that Leonardo DiCaprio is the best actor of the past 20 years. That collaboration can be nothing less of amazing and though I had sky high expectations for this film, it exceeded those expectations.
Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World
I will admit that I am a sucker for Michael Cera films, after his role as George Michael in the cult comedy hit Arrested Development, I will always have a soft spot for him. Yes, he will always be typecasted as the nerdy indie kid however I don’t really think anyone plays it better. This movie is the quintessential nerd movie and I loved every bit of it.
Exit Through the Gift Shop
It’s a documentary about street artist Banksy, but it’s really not. Banksy drew me in to watching this documentary but excitement of the street art genre and the personalities that came along with it kept me watching. You meet Invader, Shepard Fairey, Banksy, and the eventual Mr. Brainwash. Something I especially liked about the documentary is that it also shows what I like to refer to as the “shitty hipster side” of art. If you want to see what I mean, make sure to check out this documentary.
Black Swan
If Natalie Portman doesn’t win an Oscar for this role, I’m going to be pretty upset. Who would have thought a movie that revolves around ballet would be one of my favorites of the year? Well director, Darren Aronofsky, made it that way for me. This movie is definitely fits the description of PSYCHOLOGICAL thriller and some of the more haunting images of the movie stuck with me for days. Above all, in my opinion Portman gives the most impressive performance I’ve seen since Heath Ledger in the Dark Knight. A definite must-watch.
Stay gold.
-Juicy Justin.
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