Honorable Mention
Scott Pilgrim vs The World
What looked like eye candy ended up being a very entertaining film with a great soundtrack. Kieran Culkin's supporting character is hilarious and the story actually has a message. The amazing special effects are just gravy. Definitely a big recommendation from me.
Honorable Mention
Kick-Ass
Another comic book inspired film, Kick-Ass lives up to its moniker. A very gritty and entertaining film, Chloe Moretz as Hit-Girl steals the show. Even Nicolas Cage is likable in this film as he does his best Adam West/Batman impersonation. The main problem is that the film goes from gritty realism with the titular hero, to butt-kicking fantasy with Hit-Girl. Despite this problem, Kick-Ass ends up being an entertaining film worth watching.
3rd Runner-Up
The Fighter
The Fighter tells an emotional story following real life boxer "Irish" Micky Ward (Mark Wahlberg). However, Micky's relationship with his half-brother is what really makes this film. Christian Bale shows off his acting chops as Dicky Eklund, Micky's aforementioned half-brother. You will believe Christian Bale is a drug abuser when watching this film. Melissa Leo also does an amazing job as Alice Ward. It is no wonder that both Bale and Leo won supporting awards. Watch this film!
2nd Runner-Up
The Social Network
David Fincher does an amazing job directing what could have been an otherwise dull film. The Social Network delves into the people behind the formation of the social networking juggernaut known as Facebook. Great directing, acting, and a soundtrack by Trent Reznor equals one of the best movies of the year.
1st Runner-Up
Black Swan
Darren Aronofsky is one of the most consistent directors out there and this film proves no different. The acting is amazing in this film. Natalie Portman delivers an Oscar-winning performance as Nina, a ballerina who aspires to be the principal in her ballet company's upcoming production, Swan Lake. If you watch Black Swan, there will be no question why she deserves so much praise. The supporting actors are no slouches either. The ambience in this film is creepy throughout. Even during the now infamous girl on girl scene, there is a sense of creepiness that permeates the screen. Thus delivering one of the most amazing psychological thrillers I have ever seen. And that's not just hyperbole. Aronofsky has quickly become one of my favorite directors.
Best Film of 2010
Inception
It was really tough to choose the best film this year. If you ask me tomorrow, I might change my mind and say Black Swan. That is how close it was. But no film captured my imagination, made me think, and at the same time entertain me like Inception did. Christopher Nolan, like Aronofksy, is one of the most consistent directors out there today. Nolan gathered a great cast and created an entertaining film that features that "hyper realism" Nolan loves so much. Delving into dreams is a concept that has never been done quite like this before. Furthermore, Hans Zimmer's score is so fitting and helps tell the story musically. It really helps create this great atmosphere like you are in another world. A world that is similar to our own, yet fantastical at the same time.
It is also worth noting how detail-oriented Nolan is. He created some amazing scenes in this film. Just mention the hallway scene to anyone that has seen Inception and they will know what you are talking about. It is amazing to think how much time and effort must have been used to create scenes like that. That is why I must present Inception with The Doctor's Prognosis' coveted Film of the Year Award!
Joseph Gordon-Levitt is my hero!
I hope you all enjoyed my latest entry. I'm sure you do not all agree with me, so please let me know what you think are the best films of 2010.
See you again soon!
