1. Slumdog Millionaire - This is quite simply the movie that I thought was the best movie of the year, the most entertaining movie of the year, and the movie that made me feel the best after seeing it. Just fantastic. I wanted to see it again the minute it was over. This is my choice for Best Picture this year.2. The Curious Case of Benjamin Button - What a great movie. I have seen all but two of David Fincher's movies, and this is my favorite. I think Fincher should win for Best Director of the year at the Oscars.
3. The Visitor - A great movie. This is a movie that really changed my outlook on the state of the world today. Also, Richard Jenkins gives a great performance.
4. The Wrestler - Mickey Rourke is outstanding in this movie. As is Marisa Tomei, Evan Rachel Wood, and everyone else. This is probably the most gut-wrenching movie of the year, and one that really makes you think.
5. Wall-E - This is the best animated film of the year, and my favorite animated film since Finding Nemo.
6. In Bruges - This is one of the best comedies of the year, and all of the performances are great.
7. Frost/Nixon - One of Ron Howard's best films, Frank Langella and Michael Sheen both give outstanding performances and it is intense, dramatic, and funny ("as opposed to what, Nixon the horse?") all at the same time.
4. The Wrestler - Mickey Rourke is outstanding in this movie. As is Marisa Tomei, Evan Rachel Wood, and everyone else. This is probably the most gut-wrenching movie of the year, and one that really makes you think.
5. Wall-E - This is the best animated film of the year, and my favorite animated film since Finding Nemo.
6. In Bruges - This is one of the best comedies of the year, and all of the performances are great.
7. Frost/Nixon - One of Ron Howard's best films, Frank Langella and Michael Sheen both give outstanding performances and it is intense, dramatic, and funny ("as opposed to what, Nixon the horse?") all at the same time.
8. Young @ Heart - The most heartwarming movie of the year. Also, this is the only movie I can remember that throughout my entire viewing, I never stopped smiling.
9. Gran Torino - Clint Eastwood gives a great performance. The drama, which tugs at your heart, and the comedy really make this movie worth seeing.
10. The Dark Knight - My favorite superhero movie ever. And yes, Heath Ledger deserves to win the Oscar.
Honorable Mentions: Changeling, Vicky Cristina Barcelona, The Bank Job, Transsiberian
Despite what many people are saying, this was actually a GREAT year for film. This year has so many fantastic films, and hopefully 2009 will be just as great.
-Ben
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