My 10 Favorite Films of 2007 plus some other crap

My 10 Favorite Films of 2007

These are in no particular order. It may be a bit long so prepare to read. Comments are welcome.



-Juno-

Great performances by Ellen Page, Allison Janney and Jennifer Garner. Great dialogue and so much heart. Some critics have compared it to Little Miss Sunshine, but this movie is sooooooo much better. Can't wait to own it.



-La Vie en Rose-

Oscar worthy performance by Marion Cottillard as Edith Piaf. Fantastic film about the life of the French singer. Beautifully filmed and acted. Prepare yourself to be completely wrapped up in this movie.



-Bridge to Terrabithia-

I know some of you may think this is a childrens film but the themes in this film are very much adult. It can be considered a coming of age, escapist fantasy film. I never read the book growing up but this film reminds me a lot of the Neverending Story, which I love. I know that it was marketed as a fantasy film such as Narnia or Golden Compass but I believe the heart of this story is much better.



-Ratatouille-

This film is gorgeous! The story, artwork, voice talent are incredible. I love all Disney/Pixar films (except Cars, what a let down) but this film surpasses in story. The story is sweet, sad, funny, and clever. Worth watching over and over.



-Grindhouse-

I was one of the lucky few on opening weekend that was able to see the whole Grindhouse Experience (Tarantino and Rodriguez's double feature). The movie was not making enough money so the studio decided to split it up on DVD to recoup some of the box office loss. The two films are "Death Proof" and " Planet Terror". Death proof is absolute genius but you have to let yourself into the movie. Don't expect that you know what you are getting into it works best that way. Planet Terror is like watching the original Dawn of the Dead, very funny and gory with great action scenes. Both are great but distinctly different in tone.



-Superbad-

I've have not laughed out loud at a movie so much. Great film although the cop sequences can really try your patience. Hysterical film with a fair amount of Heart.



-Stardust-

A great film with fantastic performances by Michelle Pfeiffer, Robert De Niro, and Claire Danes. Claire Danes is just so good in this movie. I loved watching this and I really wish I had watched it in the theater. A charming romantic, epic, fantasy that equals A Princess Bride.



-The Host-

A Korean film about a monster that terrorizes the city. I know simple premise but the way this film is shot scares the hell out of me. To see the monster running behind camera (basically your P.O.V) or running along side you, basically trying to get you is insane. Its shot in broad day light mostly so there is no mystery as to what you are witnessing. Its funny, sad, suspenseful and scary all at the same time.



-Transformers-

I'm a sucker for popcorn flicks but this one was one hell of movie. It was funny, exciting, huge and let's face it a bit nostalgic. I loved Transformers all my life and the 1986 movie was amazing to see in the theater. So maybe I am biased but who cares, Transformers rock and this years film was spectacular.



-Waitress-

A sweet and funny film about a waitress with an a-hole husband and a talent for baking. Great dialogue and a bit predictable but enjoyable to watch. I think I'm going to bake a "I need a new job" Pie.



GUILTY PLEASURES of 2007

Norbit – Come on, this shit was funny. How you doin!

AVP-2 - Not a great film but damn bloody and fun.



WORST OF 2007

Smoking Aces – If you were able to get through 10 mins of this trash, you deserve a medal.

Spider-Man 3- WTF? This movie was everywhere!! I'd rather watch Spider-Man 2 TWICE than this piece of shit!

Shrek 3 – Ya know what? No more fckn shrek movies pleeeeeaaaaaaasssssssseeeeee! Sad attempt at plot and NO laughs!!!

Ghost Rider- OMG This movie was absolutely terrible. Don't even waste your time.



Looking forward to these films in 2008:

The Dark Knight

Cloverfield

Wall-E

Jumper

Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian

Where the Wild Things Are

Star Trek

Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince



ya Cheers, Thanks a lot!



Richie

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