Great Scott! It's that time of year again. My Top 10 Films of 2011
Right! So here we go, My Top 10 Films of 2011!
It’s been a damn good year and 2012 is looking very promising. These are the films I've enjoyed the most over the year. I could of made several Top 10's with the leftovers as well, this was extremely hard to sort out. My only rule for the list is that I had to of seen the film in 2011 and in a cinema.
There not in rank order but i’m going chronologically in release date.
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1. THE FIGHTER
Director: DAVID O. RUSSELL
Starring: MARK WAHLBERG / CHRISTIAN BALE / MELISSA LEO / AMY ADAMS
Rotten Tomato Rating: 91%
FILM TRAILER HERE
I really enjoyed the film and thought it was brilliant. Even though I’m not a boxing fan I didn't find it boring. The acting is great with Bale and Adams simply showing us there acting chops - fully deserving of any award nominations that come there way. Also, any film that uses a Red Hot Chili Pepper song in it gets extra credit from me as well from an already incredible film.
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2. GRIFF THE INVISIBLE
Director: LEON FORD
Starring: RYAN KWANTEN / MAEVE DERMODY / TOBY SCHMITZ / HEATHER MITCHELL
Rotten Tomato Rating: 61%
FILM TRAILER HERE
Leon Ford has done a great film here. It’s shot well and the story is great. It’s less Kick-Ass though as some publications are calling it. It’s more of a fantasy love story but packed full of imagination. The film is nearly perfect with right amount of realism and fantasy, and with a story that simply delightful, funny, warming and touching.
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3. SUBMARINE
Director: RICHARD AYOADE
Starring: CRAIG ROBERTS / YASMIN PAIGE / NOAH TAYLOR / PADDY CONSIDINE / SALLY HAWKINS
Rotten Tomato Rating: 87%
FILM TRAILER HERE
One of the most important films of the year. Richard Ayoade directorial debut for this coming of age film is incredibly assured and confident. It's very sweet, funny and emotional. Probably the best British film of the year.
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4. THE GUARD
Director: JOHN MICHAEL MCDONAGH
Starring: BRENDAN GLEESON / DON CHEADLE
Rotten Tomato Rating: 95%
FILM TRAILER HERE
I really loved The Guard, it’s incredibly witty and funny at the same time. Brendan Gleeson gives one of his finest performances of his career. A highly recommendable and solid film. The Guard is one of the best of 2011.
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5. SENNA
Director: ASIF KAPADIA
Starring: AYRTON SENNA / ALAIN PROST / FRANK WILLIAMS / RON DENNIS
Rotten Tomato Rating: 92%
FILM TRAILER HERE
One of the best things I've seen in the cinema all year. It documents Senna's years on the F1 track up until his tragic death. We are given an insight into the man, the legend and often the maverick. Stunning film making.
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6. SUPER 8
Director: J.J. ABRAMS
Starring: JOEL COURTNEY / ELLE FANNING / KYLE CHANDLER / RON ELDARD / RILEY GRIFFITHS
Rotten Tomato Rating: 82%
FILM TRAILER HERE
J.J. Abrams is well on course of being the new Spielberg and Super 8 basically confirms it. It feels like a love letter back to those classic big family films like The Goonies and E.T. Super 8 is very charming and boasts an excellent cast of child actors.
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7. DRIVE
Director: NICOLAS WINDING REFN
Starring: RYAN GOSLING / CAREY MULLIGAN / BRYAN CRANSTON / ALBERT BROOKS / OSCAR ISAAC / RON PERLMAN / CHRISTINA HENDRICKS
Rotten Tomato Rating: 92%
FILM TRAILER HERE
Drive is a fantastic art-house style film. It’s one of the finest performance films by Ryan Gosling and one that will be talked about for years to come. I can see this being a future cult classic as well. One of the most unique films we've had. A true masterpiece.
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8. MONEYBALL
Director: BENNETT MILLER
Starring: BRAD PITT / JONAH HILL / PHILIP SEYMOUR HOFFMAN
Roten Tomato Rating: 95%
FILM TRAILER HERE
I found Moneyball a fantastic film and lived up to my expectations. I think it will get some Oscar nominations and hopefully win a few as well. Even though the subject matter Isn’t something native to me I still found it interesting and captivating.
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9. 50/50
Director: JONATHAN LEVINE
Starring: JOSEPH GORDON-LEVITT / SETH ROGEN / ANNA KENDRICK / BRYCE DALLAS HOWARD / ANJELICA HUSTON
Rotten Tomato Rating: 94%
FILM TRAILER HERE
Have to say that I really loved 50/50, well a little bit more than that honestly. It’s a film that will make you laugh and then sucker punch you in the chest with brutal realities, then in the same action pick you back up and give you a warm hug whilst telling a dirty joke in your ear. It was very heartfelt. 50/50 is one of the must see films of year.
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10. HUGO 3D
Director: MARTIN SCORSESE
Starring: ASA BUTTERFIELD / CHLOE MORETZ / BEN KINGSLEY / SACHA BARON COHEN / RAY WINSTONE / EMILY MORTIMER / JUDE LAW
Rotten Tomato Rating: 94%
FILM TRAILER HERE
Overall I found HUGO to be a immensely enjoyable and satisfying watch. It’s a very special film in its own right and deserves your attention. It might be rated ‘U’ but I think if your under the age of ten you might struggle. It’s great family film but no so much a kids one. I highly recommend this for the Christmas holidays.
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