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The Best of 2010
Written by Eric, Patrick, Scott
First Posted: January 1st, 2011
2010 might not have set any records at the box office and overall attendance might have been down 5.36% (the biggest drop since 2005), but that doesn't mean Hollywood didn't churn out out some great films this year.
Of the 116 movies released in 2010, here are the ones that received our best reviews. They cover a wide range of genres and subjects. From boxers and ballet dancers to stuttering Kings and boy wizards. They include sequels, remakes, adaptations and original ideas. Maybe we had to sift through a lot of dirt to find the gold, but the cinematic treasure was there to be found as Hollywood proved that it still knows how to make movie magic.
- "A solidly entertaining boxing movie that will have you cheering for Mickey Ward - and his brother Dicky - to succeed." - Patrick
- "That rare movie that's getting lots of critical attention and is certain to be nominated for a slew of awards and yet still manages to entertain." - Scott
- "The best movie I have seen this year" - Eric
- "One of the best movies of the year." - Scott
- "Filled with well-rounded and very real characters." - Eric
- "The dialogue is smart and funny." - Patrick
- "The greatest superhero film since The Dark Knight." - Eric
- "The most fun I've had at the movies in a very long time." - Scott
- "Hit-Girl is one hell of a superhero." - Patrick
- "Clearly we are heading towards the finish line at last!" - Patrick
- "Brings a breath of fresh air to the series." - Scott
- "I like the three main characters and of course root for them every step of the way." - Eric
- "Proves one important thing. A good action film does not have to use young, buff actors to be good." - Eric
- "A cinematic roller coaster that's exhilarating to experience." - Patrick
- "Bruce Willis and company prove they still have it no matter their age." - Scott
- "Highly entertaining with a great performance by Michael Douglas." - Scott
- "23 years after the original Wall Street, Oliver Stone and Michael Douglas prove that true talent, like money, never sleeps." - Patrick
- "I have never been that impressed with Michael Douglas, but here he seems like a king among peasants." - Eric
- "I want to go on record right now with the prediction that The King’s Speech will win Oscars for Best Picture, Best Original Screenplay and Best Actor." - Patrick
- "Easily one of the best movies of the year and Colin Firth gives one of the very best performances of the year as the stammering King of England." - Scott
- "A brilliant nightmare of a movie with a bravura performance from Natalie Portman." - Patrick
- "I'm not sure I've ever seen a movie that so successfully gets inside the head of its lead character." - Scott
- "A dark satire that is also laugh out loud funny and bravo to Morris and team for having the balls and the sense of humor to take the concept all the way to the finish." - Scott
- "Four Lions has wit in spades." - Eric
- "Affleck's greatest legacy may turn out to be from behind the camera." - Eric
- "I'd have no problem putting The Town in the Best Picture conversation." - Scott
- "This is the perfect ending to a near perfect series of films." - Scott
- "I am not anywhere near Andy's age, but I too felt a connection when he last looked at his toys and bid them farewell." - Eric
- "By no means any less of a film than the original." - Eric
- "Hailee Steinfeld delivers an award worthy performance in an award worthy film." - Scott
Honorable Mention
Along with the movies that received a consensus of great reviews, we each chose one movie to single out for special recognition.
Patrick
- "I, for one, was moved to tears during the final 20 minutes or so of this groundbreaking film." - Patrick
Scott
- "Features not only some great eye candy, and one of the most original and complicated plots ever, but also some fast paced action and a terrific cast." - Scott