This is the last of six posts listing my top films, performances, and directing jobs of the year. In this post, we tackle the most important subject, the top films of the year.
10. Drive: Well directed, unique, and superbly acted. An action movie with very little action, a drama with very little dialogue, yet utterly engrossing from beginning to end.
9. Super 8: No other movie brought back childhood memories like Super 8, the joy of movies, and the joy of childhood, told against the backdrop of an alien invasion.
8. Beginners: What could of been a morbid or ridiculous movie about an elderly man coming out of the closet, then being diagnosed with cancer, turns into a quirky and unique film. One of the best screenplays of the year, and some great headlining performances.
7. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo: Made the Swedish version look like the B movie it was. Great performances, and director David Fincher embraced the dark instead of hiding from it.
6. Moneyball: A boring subject brought to great life by director Bennett Miller and stars Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill. Miller ignored the obvious sports cliche's and made the sports films that behind the scenes sports enthusiasts wanted to see.
5. Margin Call: A tense, wall street thriller with great performances from Paul Bettany, Kevin Spacey, Jeremy Irons, Stanley Tucci, Demi Moore, Zachary Quinto, and Simon Baker. This generation's Wall Street, and the best money film since it.
4. The Descendants: The perfect example of a dramedy, a film that has great drama and funny comedy without the two stepping on each other's toes. Great performances from George Clooney and Shailene Woodley.
3. The Artist: A silent film that uses the silence to its aid, not as a gimmick. Great silent performances and the perfect actors cast in their roles. The best directed film of the year and one that came out of nowhere to really make an impact.
2. The Help: Five great performances, tough subject mater, and the right touch of levity make the film one of the powerhouses of the year. The films few ridiculous moments don't get in the way of a touching, poignant, and memorable film.
1. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2: A great film for more than just being the series capper, the actors hit their stride, and the material gave them the best chance to make a film that is absolutely a masterpiece. The film is a visual marvel, but is so much deeper than just that, and is the most re-watchable movie of the year.
So there it is, Maximus' top ten lists of the year. Let me know in the comments if you agree or disagree.
-Maximus
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