My Top 10 of 2010

I saw 57 films in the theaters throughout 2010 and there were quite a few I really enjoyed. This is my list of which ones I found to be most successful. Click on the links to read the full reviews.

10- The American (9.0 out of 10)

A thriller with the look and pace of the classics, it takes from multiple influences to ease the audience into calmness before tying their stomachs in knots.

9- The Other Guys (9.0 out of 10)

This lone comedy on my list splits the screen between Will Farrell and Mark Wahlberg, allowing both to deliver a wide range of jokes without the usual pressure.

8- True Grit (9.2 out of 10)

Without any camera tricks or flashy effects, Jeff Bridges and company deliver a modern western that appeals because of all around quality filmmaking.

7- The Fighter (9.2 out of 10)

Incredibly real and well acted, it’s an inspirational sports film without the gloss that usually accompanies them.

6- Black Swan (9.3 out of 10)

Morphing from uneasy realism into psychological chaos, Natalie Portman’s character has an incredible amount of development, even if it is upsetting to watch.

5- The Town (9.3 out of 10)

A heist movie that doesn’t lose track of its characters, Ben Affleck and Jeremy Renner compliment each other better than any other duo this year.

4- Hereafter (9.4 out of 10)

With three intertwining storylines focused on what comes after death, Clint Eastwood’s latest is an emotional and aesthetically pleasing project.

3- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 (9.4 out of 10)

The most successful fantasy film since the final Lord of the Rings, the only thing that outdoes the epic action is the humanity of the characters.

2- The Social Network (9.5 out of 10)

Rarely has a movie shed so much light on a generation defining event like this does. The contrast in earning ultimate success and failure simultaneously is quite tragic.

1- Inception (10 out of 10)

My first perfect score, its originality is only surpassed by its visual effects. An active audience is needed to connect with the cast who pick at your minds like they do each other’s.