Top 5

Ok - the below is my top 5 films thus far this year, both at the Cinema and on DVD. Now, this is purely on what I have seen this year. So far I have seen 13 movies at the cinemas and 13 on DVD. Hmmmm - interesting and even :) Some films may have come out last year, but If I saw it this year, it counts as this year :)

Top 5 Films

1) Finding Neverland.
A superb film. I have possible never left a cinema feeling the way I did after this film. Both complete and utter joy for the film, but such pain and agony for the story. Johnny Depp - You amaze me.

2) Batman Begins
A film so intricately crafted in its story telling, that you almost forget the superior character development that is going on. This is a true adaptation of the comic book where one knows Batman is the hero, but knows how dark and disturbed the character is.

3) Million Dollar Baby
purely for its great character development in Morgan Freeman, Clint Eastwood and Hillary Swank, this film is brilliant. A film which raises ethical and moral issues, but doesn't force an opinion down your throat. Not easy to watch, but Eastwood at his best.

4) Sin City
Although a little confusing and a little disjointed, by far the most original and special film I have seen in a long time. The main question I had to ask was 'why was this MA and not R'. More violent then Kill Bill and Fight Club combined, I actually had to look away at times. Not for the faint hearted.

5) Mr and Mrs Smith
A certain surprise into the top 5, but any film which doesn't take itself too seriously, has a bit of fun, and has good action cant be too bad. Pitt and Jolie are also fantastic. Both in chemistry and in acting. Leave your brain in the next suburb and this is a highly enjoyable film.


Top 5 DVD's

1) Garden State
What to say. I had heard so much about this film, so many good reviews. And for once, the hype was right. This is story telling at its greatest. No special effects, no action. Just pure story and character development. Natalie Portman is a pure delight to watch. A soundtrack to die for and it leaves you with thoughts. Zach Braff - what is next?

2) Saw
Again, I had heard good things about this film. I loved it, I really did. Sure, it relies on allot of things happening to get you to the convenient end, but so does Se7en and I love that film. A twist I never saw coming and made cheap and by Australians. Brilliant Thriller.

3) Anchorman
Man. What a year of fine DVD films. This good easily have been number 1. Quite possibly one of the best comedies of all time. A film which ever line could be quoted. Who cares how stupid and ridiculous it is, I was on the floor. And it just gets better upon repeat viewings. "You ate a whole wheel of cheese? How did you do that? I'm not even made. That's amazing".

4) I Heart Huckabees
I cant even remember this film. I need to see it again. But damn it was good. Slightly quirky and out there, but Marky Mark is great, as is Dustin Hoffman.

5) Napoleon Dynamite
An interesting look into the life of a nerd. I was hoping for more out of this film, but it actually gains more the more I think about it. Just needed something to happen. Not much happens, and some films can pull it off, and some cant. This probably just needed something a bit more. Still great viewing though.