I have to admit, I have a strong penchant for well made psychological thrillers, and the fact that Shutter Island not only fits into that checkbox, but ALSO a variety of others including noir and horror, makes this movie a complete pleasure to watch. Everything about the movie is just quality – acting wise, cinematography-wise, audio-wise, script-wise, directing-wise….I don’t even know where to start in saying how refreshing it is to just sit down and enjoy everything this film offers. Shutter Island is a fairly long movie but like any other Scorsese film, it was so full of clever dialogue, visual aesthetics and gorgeous composition that each and every scene is so significant in foreshadowing the final, climax of the movie. Considering the psychological thriller genre is so full of rehashed ideas and cliché plots in the first place (mental health issues seems to be inversely proportional to how successful a psych-thriller movie is….), the tone and setting of the movie really sets the scene for an unforgettable and thrilling ride.
There seems to be two tiers to Martin Scorsese’s films – his older works, which are often highly underrated….and his more recent works, particularly in the past decade which have been both commercially and critically successful. It really makes you wonder how he’s been nominated 7 times for an Oscar but has only won Best Director for The Departed…which was, dare I say, one of his weakest films to date. Leonardo Di Caprio and Scorsese really seem to have worked out a divine working relationship though – especially since their previous collaborations: Gangs of New York, The Aviator and The Departed have been so well received. The new Tim Burton+Johnny Depp partnership of Hollywood perhaps?
Either way, Shutter Island seems to solidified their collaborational efforts as cinema gold, though it is undoubtedly the impressive acting skills of Leonardo Di Caprio, and vision of Martin Scorsese that really brings the script, and story, alive.
It is incredibly hard to talk about this movie without spoiling the ending, but in a general overview, Teddy (Leonardo Di Caprio) and Chuck (Mark Ruffalo) are two US Marshalls who are sent to Shutter Island, a secure island location which houses an asylum similar to that of Alcatraz, only it contains the criminally insane and mentally unstable.
In their 50’s style detective uniform and (seemingly)endless supply of smokes, their job is to find out about the disappearance of an escaped “patient” (not prisoner!), as Dr. John Cawley (Ben Kingsley) refers to. This patient, Rachel Dolonzo, has seemingly disappeared into thin air – escaping from a room with barred windows and a securely locked door. It is only when Teddy finds a handwritten note – “The law of 4. Who is number 67?” that the action really kickstarts into a carefully constructed and highly detailed plot centering on government conspiracy, paranoia, insanity and fear.
Scorsese really plays upon the contrasts between reality/dreams and sanity/insanity in Shutter Island, and the use of various horror elements really emphasizes the intense fear and paranoia that permeates the screen. Although there really are no jump-out-of-your seat shocks, the use of fantastically moody background music and setting combines to form an altogether creepy and often unsettling perspective of events from the eyes of Teddy.
Thompson and Thomson from Tintin immediately came to mind when first introduced to Teddy and Chuck, if only because their outfits and actions are so exaggerated and dramatized. The overstated hats, the bulky overcoats…sure Teddy and Chuck may not be the bumbling idiots as in Tintin, but there is something familiar about the entire premise that sets the tone for the discovery of something sinister, and the increasing need for the truth.
The Hitchcock and noir elements also seem to add another dimension to Shutter Island that really sets it apart from other psychological thrillers. While the entire setting of scraggly rocks and deep jungle against a generally stormy, grey sky highlights the moodiness of the film, the elements of smoke and fog are also extremely significant motifs that are used to great effect. Almost every other scene has either one of the two detectives smoking, taking huge, long drags from their cigarettes, which not only highly stylizes the scene and composition, but also relays the intense pressure and fear evoked through the characters. Wispy, thick fog is also utilized almost invisibly in many scenes in this movie to emphasize the complexity and confusion of the situation, which similarly help overstate the noir-ish features of the movie.
Visual elements of the film are also extremely well crafted – in particular the dream sequences Teddy has of his dead wife. Without giving too much away, the use of colour, falling pieces of confetti, paper etc. and slow motion close ups of feet and hands help in exaggerating Teddy’s conflictions and issues within himself as he continues with his job on the island. Whether or not the exaggeration of the elements in his dreams are intentional is contentious, but the intense redness of the blood, and the bright, sunny colour of his wife’s dress contrast greatly to the bleak reality of life on Shutter Island, and these fantasy like hallucinations definitely lend itself to signify something greater in the plot.
The real revelation in Shutter Island is the cinematography and sound however. Any Scorsese fan would know he really knows how to draw viewers into the scenes by using various camera angles and shots, and in this film, everything meshes together so seamlessly its hard to overlook the simplest of conversations between two characters. In fact, the quality of each shot is so interesting and so visually pleasing, it’s hard not to notice how much thought and effort has been placed into putting together a film such as this. Sound wise, this film is also incredibly impressive. One scene that comes to mind is when Teddy and Chuck are caught in a severe rainstorm while at the graveyard on the island. Not only was the camera angles and lighting perfect, the combination of the beating rain, howling wind and crystal clear vocals of Teddy and Chuck seriously makes the scene one of the most memorable.
While not as unpredictable or revelatory as movies such as Memento or The Prestige, Shutter Island makes use of some impressive visuals, sound and cast to enormous effect. Scorsese really has a knack for bringing a script to life, and his use of various cinematic conventions and elements of the cinematic medium are of incredible value – effectively enabling a foreboding sense of dread and unsettling disturbia to creep through the cracks of the plot unfolding. The entire cast really highlights the quality of the screenplay, and in particular, Leonardo Di Caprio and Ben Kingsley really complement each other in giving powerful and convincing portrayals. Mark Ruffalo is also impressive as Chuck – his accent just makes his character! There are so many features of this movie that you could analyze, that almost everything could be considered as a special element that has been closely constructed and directed. The end scene is so poignant and so picture-postcard perfect, that only serves to highlight the thought provoking closing line.
Shutter Island, is without a doubt a fine example of everything a movie should be, and the stellar cast, solid script and excellent vision makes for a refreshing and stimulating movie of the mind and of reality. Definitely recommended to any Scorsese fan, or any fan of quality cinema for that matter!
For fans of comedy, Burn After Reading seems to be a movie that people either really love, or really hate. While this movie certainly does not contain the slapstick or laugh out loud humour you might find in other comedy-billed movies such as The Hangover or Death at a Funeral, the subtle ironic dialogue, wonderfully dark humour and the hilarious jabs at American suburban culture makes Burn After Reading a film which definitely appeals to a more adult audience. Fans of the Coen Brothers will appreciate the clever script and trademark dry humour and witty one-liners though, as much like the brothers’ other comedies including Intolerable Cruelty or O Brother, Where Art Thou?, the humour is very subtle, but also very satirical and uproariously funny. The casting is exceptional in this film, and as far as performances go, Brad Pitt and John Malkovich really make some of the best scenes in the movie. It is not just the ensemble cast that makes this film so enjoyable to watch however, but also the insanely clever script. In fact, each scene is filled with so much sarcastic wit and irony that you may often miss the subtle humour portrayed by the character. The sheer stupidity of each character just keeps amalgamating until the final climax of the movie, and it is without a doubt the end scene that sums up the entire absurdity and hilarity of the film’s in general.
Burn After Reading starts off with an extremely amusing opening scene featuring CIA agent Osbourne Cox (John Malkovich) getting a lecture on his drinking problem and a lower clearance at his office. Disgruntled, he quits and begins writing a memoir on his life as a CIA agent, much to his wife Katie’s (Tilda Swinton) disbelief (and cynicism)! While Osbourne is portrayed as an unsuccessful deadweight, Katie is the unemotional conniving bitch who seems to always get what she wants. In the wake of Ozzy quitting his job, she organ
izes for a top hard-ass lawyer to handle her pending divorce papers so she can be with her boyfriend Harry (George Clooney), who portrays a womanising dweeb. Although he is having an affair with Katie, he is clearly just in a rut with his wife and kind of wants to make things work – in typical male fashion of course. Unbeknownst to Harry however, his wife Sandy is also cheating on him during her book tours out of town. It is through this web of affairs and relationship problems that the plot really unfolds, when Katie burns all of their financial information onto a CD including Ozzy’s memoir so she can gain as much as she can from her planned divorce. Three bumbling gym trainers, Linda (Frances McDormand), Chad (Brad Pitt) and Ted (Richard Jenkins) happen to find these files however, when a copy of the CD is found in Katie’s lawyers’ secretary’s gym bag in the locker rooms. What ensues is a series of ridiculous and hysterical interweaving of events, which not only leads Linda and Chad in talks with the Russian embassy armed with the CD, but a shockingly extreme climactic ending which sees an intense and ludicrous end to all characters involved in the “clusterfuck”, as J.K. Simmons puts so eloquently.
The actors really make the most of an intensely funny and sarcastic script, which mocks just about everyone from 
airhead gym trainers to top CIA officers. The efficient cross cutting between the different character developments and their entangled affairs with each other’s problems and issues is part of the main reason why this film is so intruiging, and the eventual climax which sees just about all the characters coming together and relating to each other some way in accordance to Ozzy’s failed memoir makes Burn After Reading truly entertaining to watch.
Brad Pitt surely must be one of the most underrated comedic actors today, as he pulls off a superb comedic performance in this movie as Chad. The stereotypical “all buff, no brain” demeanour is one of the most entertaining traits of his character, and it is undoubtedly his phonecall to Ozzy in the middle of the night, as well as his brief exchange with him in Ozzy’s car that are the most memorable scenes of the movie. His break in into Ozzy’s house and climactic showdown with Harry also marks the most extreme turning point of the movie, and it is truly so shocking and so dark that initially, you don’t even know if you should laugh or not!
John Malkovich is also remarkable as Ozzy, and it is often quite funny/sad to see his dreams being shot down by everyone including his wife. Kevin Sussman makes a short but brief appearance as Harry’s stalker (AKA the man employed by Tuchman Marsh), and does such a fantastic job as the innocent stalker employed by Sandy’s hired divorce company that his scene is also very memorable.
The dialogue in this film is overall so sardonic towards America and its culture in general, that every wry, sarcastic line may be referred to the intense scrutiny of America’s questionable subculture and its inhabitants. The irony contained in the dialogue is part of why Burn After Reading is SO incredibly funny – the fact that each character “seem to all be sleeping with each other” just highlights how absolutely ridiculous the entire movie is. Harry’s discovery of his wife’s affair, as well as Harry’s worry of Ozzy being “trapped” in his marriage/divorce is just one example of the fine humour the Coen Brothers utilize to help mock American suburbia, and the American dream. Linda’s obsession with plastic surgery and the desire to look perfect is also incredibly amusing – she rationalizes that she works in a gym which is all about appearance, so she obviously really needs that tummy tuck and operation to get rid of the vaccine mark on her arm!
Every scene and every character is so well written, Burn After Reading is unquestionably worthy of getting on DVD just because it is so watchable and amusing. It definitely improves with each viewing, and it is interesting to dismantle just how this movie is contructed and how each character relates to each other.
You really got to hand it to the Coen brothers – a combination of A-list actors, smart dialogue and trademark humour makes this another classic to add to their credits. A movie as dark and funny as Burn After Reading is hard to come by, so much so this film really does make you appreciate how a comedy such as this can evoke such thought and opinion. While the plot may confuse some, and puzzle others, lovers of dark comedy will undoubtedly appreciate how this film uses the extremities of violence, job losses, death and marriage breakdowns to emphasize how we are all most probably trapped in the same cycle of deceit, espionage and incredulity in our own lives!
Coming from a director who has brought us such cinematic classics including Hollow Man, RoboCop and Basic Instinct (take from this statement what you will…), viewing Black Book is like viewing a whole other dimension through Paul Verhoeven’s eyes. Not only is this film entirely in Dutch, the 2 hour long marathon of a film seems to fit so much action into its timeline, it hardly even feels long at all! It does however contain some elements of his trademark, and although there are several unrealistic and eyebrow-raising scenes, the content and entertainment value really sets this apart from other World War II films.
Released in 2006, it was at the time, the most expensive Dutch production and also one of the most praised movies in the public and critics alike. For those who hate viewing movies with subs, beware, for this movie was not dubbed in English! It is not hard to see why this film has been one of the more successful World War II movies though – amongst the thousands of others that have been made, I think it’s safe to say this film really has the right amount of action, romance and plot twists to keep it chugging along nicely through to the end. 
With a plot similar to that of Lust, Caution, Black Book begins with a flashback to main character Rachel, who is teaching at a school somewhere in Israel. On a chance occasion, she meets a former acquaintance, Ronnie, who she knew when she was a spy during World War II. The two strike a conversation, and after a brief exchange, Rachel reminisces about how she became an orphan in a German ambush, and how she became a spy for the underground resistance against the Nazis.
Through many often unrealistic and exaggerated turns of events, Rachel discovers others who are in the same position as her and quickly becomes a secret spy for the resistance. Armed with a bottle of peroxide, Rachel becomes Ellis de Vries – a smart and beautiful faux German who eventually infiltrates the local SS office as a secretary. Her mission? To seduce the commander Ludwig Muntze, and to obtain inside information so the resistance can break several members of their clan free from the evil clutches of the SS prison. Rachel has an ulterior motive however – she is determined to find out who tipped off the ambush that killed all of her family, and she wants them DEAD.
Rachel of course, falls in love with Muntze during her secret spy duties, and although he does indicate he knows she is in fact Jewish through her obviously bad dye job, he keeps it on the downlow because it seems he too, has fallen in love with her. Rachel also meets Ronnie through Muntze, who she learns is also an American spy, acting as a complete sex crazed airhead who teases just about every lad in the SS to obtain information!
When Rachel finds out the mole that killed her family and tips off the Germans, members of the resistance kidnap him and in a scuffle accidentally kill him. This sets off a chain of extraordinary events that eventually leads to a death penalty for Muntze, and Ellis in a prison where she is humiliated and tortured. It is not just the tragic separation of the two lovers that is the main crux of the story, but the plot twist at the end that will leave viewers confused and perhaps even slightly shocked.
Black Book may have a considerably convoluted storyline and lots of gratuitous violence and nudity, but it is indeed a film that both entertains and makes several points about World War II in general. Carice Van Houten is simply stunning as Rachel, and Thom Hoffman acts superbly as a sneaky, villainous leader of the resistance.
One of the most notable aspects of this film is just how incredibly unrealistic it actually is though – you do have to just let the film do the talking and suspend your disbelief for ~2 hours! While the ambush at the start was quite extreme and fairly plausible, the plot twists including the killing of the Jew spy in broad daylight and Rachel and Muntze’s break out of prison just adds to the overall over exaggeration of this movie. It does not by any means take itself too seriously, which is perhaps why this film is so enjoyable as a whole.
While its not the most insightful World War II thriller, nor is it the most thought provoking, Black Book does raise some questions as to what is considered right or wrong during times of war. With Rachel’s constant conflictions within herself over her loyalties to her family, the resistance and her love for Muntze, Verhoeven does an impressive job of handling Rachel’s choices and portraying them in a way which emphasizes how hard it is to judge each aspect of the war.
Noted for its big budget, Black Book’s cinematography is also visually stunning: each scene is filled with different elements which really draws you into what is happening, and what each character is saying. In particular, the shot style and lighting of the extravagant gala held by the SS near the end of the film really highlights the tone and foreshadowing of the rest of the movie, as it is the penultimate point where Rachel and Muntze meet up one last time before they separate…forever. The use of long shots is particularly useful in highlighting the beauty of the Dutch countryside, and the ravages of war against the greenery, which I thought was a nice touch in the film especially at the end scene.
The music in this film is also another feature that enables the viewer to fully appreciate the turn of events and constant action. This movie may be a far cry from the likes of Total Recall or Basic Instinct but the rapid car chase that leads to the resistance members being arrested, and the shootout ambush at the start really lends itself to the awesome directing skills of Paul Verhoeven.
Overall, Black Book is one long but entertaining war movie that will not disappoint. It is a complete change from Verhoeven whose other credits may raise a few questions as to how he can be so hit/miss with his ventures, but Black Book really is worth checking out, if not for the charming love story between Rachel and Muntze. People may slam Verhoeven especially for the excess and often unnecessary nudity in the film, but he has two excuses.
One: it’s a foreign language film.
Two: This film is all about over exaggeration.
Why not go all out and produce something that is not just about the war, but also about a character, and her journey through the war as a spy? Black Book is nowhere near as entertaining as Inglourious Basterds, nor is it as focused on the brutalities of war like Band of Brothers, but it surely is one epic movie that has just the right amount of everything which will keep most viewers in their chair and wondering whatever will happen next!
…and I finally updated the layout!
Okay, so I kinda cheated and used an old layout. But hey, its not like anyone will ever know, considering elusionerie.com isn’t online anymore!!
I felt the inspiration tonight and just did stuff…….no idea why the favicon isn’t showing up though. But I’m too tired to fix that up now.
I was actually supposed to do this rough cut of this CTV project I’m working on in IMOVIE of all applications…but yeah. I couldn’t stop working on this til I had it right!
So yeah, just thought I’d update you all.
Oh, also, if you didn’t realize the header is supposed to be like lightning bolt french fries. I know, it’s kinda hard to make out but I TRIED MY BEST. I’m very rusty with Illustrator. I have to say though, compared to After Effects, Illustrator is a breeze……..
Anyway, I should get some sleep. Spending the whole day at IKEA tomorrow, JOY. 
So, Margaret and David have released the top ten movies of 2009….
(full list here)
…and I decided to do my own list. =]
So without further ado!
1. 
Inglourious Basterds – this goes without saying. Anyone who knows me KNOWS how obsessed I am with this movie. It was so well written, so well acted, so well directed…..everything was literally PERFECT. Quentin Tarantino and Brad Pitt has said it’s pretty much the ‘end all, be all’ of world war II movies, and I couldn’t agree with them more. I just love how it doesn’t take itself too seriously: its just a good fun entertaining movie with A grade actors and hilarious scenes. My favourite part – when Brad Pitt & co. show up with Diane Kruger and they proceed to pretend to be hilariously stereotypical italians, only to be upstaged by Christoph Waltz’s character who speaks perfect italian. Comedy gold! The soundtrack is also, as always BRILLIANT. Tarantino really knows his music and I just love how he picks different songs for each particular scene which stays with viewers long after they’ve seen the movie. Twisted nerve, anyone?!
2.Where the Wild Things Are – Be honest, who wanted a wolf suit after seeing this movie!??!?!?! I honestly loved every single second of WWWTA, and though it is quite long, I felt the growth and coming of age of Max was both depressing and poetic at the same time. Yes, you can bring your kids to see this movie, but really, this one is definitely suited to a more adult audience. I went in with absolutely no expectations; I did read the book when I was younger but honestly, I couldn’t really remember that much from the story. I have to give kudos to Spike Jonze though – he is seriously such an amazing, amazing director. Fleshing out Maurice Sendak’s short 3~ page storybook into a feature length film was just pretty incredible in its own right.
I also really loved how each different character symbolized all of Max’s family, friends and acquaintances in real life – people which I’m sure everyone could relate to themselves too. The costumes didn’t seem out of place at all – the setting of the forest was just so fantasy like and almost surreal it was beautiful to watch Max just realize everything about…life. The feeling of nostalgia alone is why I love this movie so much….really makes you wish you were a kid again, all innocent and wide eyed.. Anyway, I have to say, the trailer for this movie is quite awesome as well. It has Arcade Fire’s ‘Wake Up’ as its ‘theme’ so I pretty much knew this was going to be worth seeing!
3. District 9 - Watching District 9 was like watching everything I imagined a Halo movie to look like. 
For people who have ever played the game, you’ll know how amazing the storyline is, and how absolutely surreally fantastic the entire Halo world is. Halo is just one of those games which would just WORK as a feature length film; which is why I was really excited when I heard Peter Jackson was possibly going to be working on bringing that to life. Well…we’re still waiting. Apparently there’s scripts floating around too. Anyway, I loved everything about District 9 – the setting, the story arc, the robots. Sure, there are flaws in why exactly the robots didn’t use their weapons against the humans in the first place. And yeah, maybe it was a bit predictable. But in the end, the whole movie was just really enjoyable, and the combination of documentary style interviews and the dramatic storyline really makes this movie worth seeing. The issues and points the movie raised were also nicely done – not too over the top but important to note at the same time.
4. 500 Days of Summer – So, people that know me may be a bit surprised I have included this movie in my top ten. I was pretty surprised that I liked this movie too, when I first saw it, because I am usually NEVER ever a fan of romantic comedies. But this is only because I never knew a “romantic” comedy could be so well made! In fact, I’m pretty miffed this movie was completely snubbed at this years’ Oscars because it at least deserved a nomination for Best Screenplay. It was definitely the script which is what made this movie so fantastic, and the editing of Tom and Summer’s relationship throughout their highs and lows of their relationship just speaks to so many people on so many levels about dating and relationships in general! I thought the entire movie was just really clever and thoroughly enjoyable – something you can just sit down to and be entertained by.
![Love makes the world go round =]](http://electrifries.ephereal.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/esq-500-days-of-summer-0609-lgjpg.jpg "Love makes the world go round =]")
Zooey Deschanel is just so quirkily cute in this movie too, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s performance wasn’t too shabby either. The ending was rather cheesy though; I think it really was Minka Kelly’s acting that really brought the whole ending down!
5. An Education – I was definitely surprised by how good this movie was, as after reading the blurb I wasn’t so sure if it was my kind of movie. Acting wise, this movie was fantastic though, particularly Carey Mulligan as Jenny. Despite the constant creepiness of her much older boyfriend David, the actions and diatribes of Jenny’s parents and her peers simply remind us how conflicting the idea of gender is in modern society. It is definitely a movie which makes you think, but is also something which is enjoyable and often humorous too.
6. The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus – For Heath Ledger’s last movie, I was expecting a much bigger hype machine for this than what was actually made! For what it’s worth though, I have so much respect for Terry Gilliam after seeing this movie. His directing style is just brilliant – coming from a guy that brought us Monty Python, Fear and Loathing and Twelve Monkeys you know this movie’s going to be good anyway!
Everything from the visual aesthetics to the salvaged storyline just WORKS in this film – yes the graphics may not be as great as CGI mindfucks like 2012 or Avatar, but the distinctly surreal style just transports you to another place altogether. While the film definitely needed more Johnny Depp…and less Colin Farrell…you don’t even really notice Ledger’s last scene as there’s just so much else going on. I just can’t believe this didn’t have more showings than it actually did!
7. Ponyo – Okay, I have to admit, I was kind of disappointed when I first watched this movie. But that was because I watched it late, late late at night when I was tired and couldn’t be bothered paying attention (in fact I probably fell asleep through parts of it…). I watched it again one sunny afternoon though, and I realized just why I love Hayao Miyazaki so much. Yes, this movie is similar to The Little Mermaid, and it is very kiddy orientated. It is just so enjoyable though, and the animation alongside the storyline just makes this film so endearing. I love how Miyazaki can convey so many emotions through his animation style – depite the fact Ponyo and Sasuke are kids(well, toddlers really), the love he portrays that they have for each other is something which doesn’t seem tacked on or fake at all. I also really loved the animation sequence of the ocean flooding the mountain, turning the road and surrounds into some sort of huge underwater aquarium. Really beautiful artwork – and I know some people didn’t really like the art in this movie, but I did read somewhere that it was a return to watercolours when animating this film. I personally, thought the waves in itself were perfect(Miyazaki apparnetly spent months just focussing on animating the waves, making them all perfect. What dedication!) The non-disney, non-pixar animation is just so fresh in its own right that seeing a 2D movie with real emotion and storyline definitely gives you hope for more great animation from Studio Ghibli!
8. Drag Me to Hell - Sam Raimi. THAT IS ALL THAT NEEDS TO BE SAID!!!! No but really. From the guy who brought us The Evil Dead……how can you go wrong with this movie!? I supposed this is one which you either love or hate. It’s definitely not for everyone, but for those that can appreciate the hilarious comedic horror cliches which fill this movie, this movie is definitely worth seeing. From the kitty sacrifice to the talking goat and haunted hanky….this entire movie was just Sam Raimi class. The fact that it doesn’t take itself too seriously as well just makes it so much more enjoyable to watch. Horror buffs, this movie’s for you!
9. Anvil! The Story of Anvil – This movie was pretty much Spinal Tap…but better. Hard to believe it’s real life too!!! The journey from top of the game to a freefall into obscurity is really what makes this so interesting though. Despite the sometimes hypocritical comments made in this movie by Slash, lars Ulrich etc., this movie will definitely appeal to metal fans….or any music fan for that matter. Fascinating and kinda sad at the same time, its great to see such life and hope in these guys even at their age!
P.S. They’re touring oz with the Soundwave festival – someone lemme know how they do!
10. Up – I honestly liked Wall-E much more than this movie, but Up was definitely great in its own right. I just wanted to hug that little boy throughout the whole film!!! The taking dogs were pretty hilarious too, and I just loved the idea of a floating house by helium balloons in general. Sentimental and cute, a must see for all pixar fans!
So I have more films I probably should add to this list…A Serious Man, Moon, Julie and Julia, Paranormal Activity, Watchmen, The September Issue, Let the Right One In, Whatever Works, Doubt, The Brothers Bloom, The Class, Coco Avant Chanel….gosh there were so many great movies released last year!
I have been pretty bad and I DO still need to see Gran Torino and Milk though…getting on that ASAP!
1. Twilight: New Moon (worst cinema experience of my LIFE)
2. Avatar (don’t even get me started….)
3. Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
4. Year One (god this was horribly unfunny)
5. Couples Retreat
6. 2012
7. The Final Destination 4
8. Role Models
9. Dragonball Evolution (though this movie was so bad it was actually kinda entertaining)
10. Knowing
I have to say though, watching Dragonball was actually kind of fun, only because it was so, so sooo bad it was funny. Knowing was actually quite bearable until the last half hour…then it all went to hell from there. As for the rest? Don’t even get me started. They were all shit and that’s all you need to know! 
Well, that’s pretty much my listopia for 2009….watch out for my review of Milk, coming soon!
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