Last years’ Top 10 was just about the movies I watched in 2007, but I hadn’t watched all 2007 movies by then. This year I’ve watched many more new movies from 2008, so I’m going to list the top movies released in 2008. But first a mention of 2007 movies I didn’t list last time:
- Lust, Caution
- Into the Wild
- Juno
- 4 months
- No Country For Old Men
There are all great movies that I enjoyed a great deal, however none received 5 stars.
Now on to 2008, which for me was a disappointing year, compared to 2007. In 2007 I gave 5 stars to four movies, it was a really exciting year. In 2008 I didn’t give ANY 5 stars. I was really surprised. There were still some good movies, here they are in no particular order:
- Rachel Getting Married: a really surprising family drama that felt real.
- Tell No One: the best thriller I’ve seen in years.
- Man on Wire: surprisingly thrilling documentary.
- Let the right one in: a vampire movie unlike any other vampire movie.
- The Curious Case of Benjamin Button: the dilemma at the end really grabbed me.
- The Wrestler: really moving.
- Hunger: incredible acting, unrelenting storytelling.
- Wall-E: what else can I say, except “Pixar”?
- The Dark Knight: great action and characterization.
- In Bruges: great dialog and acting.
These are great movies, but they didn’t blow me away personally. I am looking forward to 2009 and some fresh movies that will completely capture my attention and re-invigorate my enthusiasm for cinema.