NUMBER 10
"The Fighter" directed by David O. Russell
I like David O. Russell's films and I like formulaic sports movies. This appears to be both (though I suspect with O. Russell at the helm it won't be as formulaic as the trailer makes it appear. The cast looks great (and I have an enormous crush on Amy Adams) especially Christian Bale as Marky Mark's brother.
NUMBER 9
"Jackass 3D" Directed by Jeff Tremaine
I don't really have to explain this do I? I'm a sucker for these fools.
NUMBER 8
"Hereafter" Directed by Clint Eastwood
Clint Eastwood has directed very few movies that I don't at least sort of like (*cough* Mystic River *cough*) and I really like Matt Damon and Bryce Dallas Howard so this should be an interesting flick.
NUMBER 7
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"Monsters" Directed by Gareth Roberts
I don't know a lot about this film, but I love a good sci-fi monster flick and this sounds like exactly that.
NUMBER 6
"Tamara Drewe" Directed by Stephen Frears
I love Stephen Frears movies. I've yet to see one that was disappointing (I haven't seen ALL of them) but even if I had I'm always going to be curious to see what the director of and The Queen and High Fidelity is up to. I also have really enjoyed Gemma Arterton in everything I've seen her in (she was the only thing about Clash of the Titans that I enjoyed)
NUMBER 5
"The Company Men" - Directed By John Wells
This movie looks like it is sort of in the territory of Up In The Air, a film I really dug last year. I also love Tommy Lee Jones and Ben Affleck so I think this could be very good.
NUMBER 4
"Never Let Me Go" Directed by Mark Romanek
Some of my favorite film critics have been excited about this film and some of their enthusiams seems to have rubbed off on me. I've heard a lot of good things about the novel on which it's based and I think Carey Mulligan is one of the most talented young actresses working today.
NUMBER 3
"The Town" Directed By Ben Affleck
I know this movie is already out, but I haven't had time to go see it yet. I think Ben Affleck is a very good director and am excited to see anything he creates and it's a heist movie.
Before I get to the top 2 I want to mention that they're pretty much tied for first in my mind with one edging out the other depending on my mood.
NUMBER 2
"True Grit" Directed by Joel & Ethan Coen
The Coen Brothers are in my top 5 favorite directors in the world. They are responsible for my all-time favorite film (The Big Lebowski) and have been on a roll for the past few years. I imagine this will be a contender for best film of the year.
NUMBER 1
"Black Swan" Directed By Darren Arronofsky
Darren Arronofsky is one of the best filmmakers working today. The Wrestler was my favorite film of 2008 and that alone shoots this film up the list. No matter what I am sure Arronofsky will present something interesting and compelling. Mila Kunis and Natalie Portman starring doesn't hurt either.
HONORABLE MENTIONS:
These films almost made the top 10.
"Stone" Directed By John Curran
"You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger" Directed By Woody Allen
"The King's Speech" Directed By Tom Hooper.
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