top 10 of 2008 reboot

I want to start off by apologizing for prematurely releasing (ha) my top 10 of 2008 before seeing many of the movies necessary in order to make a top 10. I admit I have still yet to see Defiance which I truly believe would be in my top ten even if some people disagree. The movie looks extremely entertaining and I love Edward Zwick. Legends of the Fall or Blood Diamond anybody? Secondly I want to apologize for College Panda's liberal use of the WOOOOO in the title and context of his posts. In the title of the last two posts he used it 3 times. Yes, I realize he invented the wooooo (true story) but it is about to go out of style as quickly as it came in. Ease up Panda, ease up. So without further adue (?) here is my rebooted top 10 of 2008 (at the end of February of 2009)

10. Iron Man
If it weren't for Dark Knight this would probably be the best superhero movie ever, but that is because I absolutely hate the spiderman franchise. With that said, obviously this i not your basic superhero movie. It is a completely different tone than most other superhero movies. With the Dark Knight you have a very dark picture with The Joker and the violence, then with Spiderman you have the very corny aspect of old television shows where you would see POW! and WHAM! come across the screen in a fight. All in all robert Downey Jr. is crazy good as Iron Man and Gwyneth Paltrow is sexy as Pepper Potts, not to mention after the credits, our little surprise into the world of The Avengers.

9. Zach and Miri Make a Porno
For some reason this movie got no love at the box office, which just goes to show you that the box office means nothing (Beverly Hills Chiuauah ring any bells). This movie was Kevin Smith at his best, disgusting and hilarious. It has maybe the most "let's do something absolutely disgusting for humor" scene of all time, but it is very funny. As he does in nearly every movie he is in Seth Rogen absolutely killed me, I don't know why, because it is basically the same schtick in every movie, but it gets funnier with every movie. Also, elizabeth Banks is a babe.

8. The Wrestler
Overrated? Yes, but that is only because there were critics calling this the movie of the year. It is still a very very good movie, had it come out last year though I would not even be talking about it. It was a little too slow for my liking, but the acting and direction carry this movie the whole way through. Add that to the great scenes spread sparingly throughout the movie and that is why it is in my top ten. Maybe the best description of the movie ever came from my buddy Ness when he said "I could watch Mickey Rourke sling deli meats for hours"....you will know when you see it.

7. Frost/Nixon
I saw this movie, along with the rest of the best picture nominees, at the AMC Best Picture Showcase the night before the Oscars and let me tell you, it was a great movie. While it helps to have at least a minimal knowledge of the Watergate Scandal and the rest of Nixon's presidency, you do not need to be an expert.
The acting by everyone in the movie is top shelf and Frank Langella was my personal runner up in Best Actor category (to Mickey Rourke). I personally think Michael Sheen got ripped off by not get a best supporting nod, but what can you do.

6. Forgetting Sarah Marshall
Kristen Bell, Mila Kunis are both unbelievably sexy in this movie, and funny to boot. Jason Segel was willing to show his dick for the sake of comedy which some people hated and others respected, personally I thought it was funny as hell, because if you think about it Mila Kunis and Kristen bell actually had to hug and kiss him with his bare nuts rubbing on them. Rumor has it he loved it, they hated it

5. The Wackness
Maybe the best soundtrack in movie history (early-mid 90's rap) and a great performance by Ben Kingsley. This movie will give a lot of people a trip down memory lane. And not because of the content of the movie because the kid is a drug dealer, but because it is sort of nostalgic in a way. Funny as hell too.

4. Gran Torino
If you have seen this movie can you please tell me how Clint Eastwood did not get nominated for best actor for this movie? His performance was great, Eastwood at his best. I mean it is obvious why he did not get nominated, and thats because this movie was not "politically correct" enough for the academy. Hey Clint, maybe you should play gay and you will get nominated. What's that? Oh you're not a sell out...Thank god.

3.. In Bruges
Colin Farrel at his best, this movie was under the radar for sure, but got some love from the Academy with a best original screenplay nom, and deservedly so. unbelievable dry humor in this mixed with some very solid action and this was a great film. Not too mention, the midget in the movie will make you piss yourself laughing. (No I am not making fun of midgets, it is supposed to be funny in the movie) Also, out of any movie I saw this year, I would recommend this the most because it was so under the radar

2. Slumdog Millionaire

I will be honest, I was as skeptical as anybody about this movie because of the critical acclaim it was receiving and because of the premise. it sounded like cheap academy bait that people were falling for. And then I saw it. I absolutely loved this movie. I even went so far as to say that it was the best directed movie I have seen (with the exception of several of Scorcese's movies). Oh and i said that The Wackness had the best music in a movie, well I misspoke because the music in Slumdog Millionaire, while it might not sound that good outside the context of the movie, is the best music i have heard in a movie maybe ever.

1. The Dark Knight
We have all seen it, there is no reason to even say anything.

Sorry for the lack of pics, my computer is not working right

Laef