DjfunkmasterG
27-Dec-2009, 12:04 AM
So MZ posted his list so ifgured I would counter his list because I did disagree with his honorable mention of Gran Torino :p However I wanted to out what i thought were the best films of 2009 and of course the worst of 2009.
Lets start with the good:
1. The Wrestler - MZ and I both agree this is a great film, and I think not only Mickey Rourke turned in a fantastic performance, but one performanced overlooked was Marisa Tomei's as the aging stripper Randy the Ram would do anything to be with, however what stands out about this movie is the overall execution and style. Done with a documentary flare it brings you the ugly down side to a fading star. it is so unsettling at times you really begin to connect with the cast in every way, shape and form.
2. Zombieland - While low budget zombie films are a dime a dozen, Hollywood financed and backed zed flicks are few and far between, and great ones are really scarce. ZL brings out the comedy full force, and of course will talent like Woody Harrelson on hand you know this film will be a crowd pleaser. Ranks in my top 5 Zombie films.
3. Public Enemies - Johnny Depp as John Dillinger. Michael Mann gives us a period film that is a little rough around the edges because of the use of digital technology, but turns in a true gangster action epic for which is known to execute with near perfection. Truly one of the gems of 2009.
4. Gran Torino - Technically released in 2008, this received its wide release in 2009 and brings Dirty Harry back with Dirty Harry. Clint Eastwood directs the story of ex-korean war vet Walt Kowalski whose long time neighborhood has changed for the worse, infact the world he has known and grown up in has changed for the worse and Walt doesn't want to change with the times, but an event triggers him to become the protector of an immigrant HMUNG family that lives next door and we see Walt not only stand up for whats right, but undergo a transformation that is truly awe inspiring.
5. The Taking of Pelham 123 - This Tony Scott helmed remake brings us the star power of John Travolta and Denzel Washington. A great instense thrilled epic about a hostage situation involving a hi-jacked subway car. Travolta does his best when he is playing the bad guy and this is a performance as great as his turn as the evil Castor Troy in Face-Off.
6. Up - Another CGI entry from the folks at PIXAR. Need I say more? No I think not.
7. Monsters Vs. Aliens - Here is a flick i originally thought would be so-so but instead I found to be quite charming in its appeal and not too mention its LOL a minute moments, especially courtesy of Keifer Sutherland playing General W.R. Monger, and Stephen Colbert as the president. Definitely a must see for kids and adults and worthy of my top 10 for 2009.
8. District 9 - What this movie pulled off on a $30,000,000 budget is just freaking outstanding and awe inspiring. Hollywood should take note that you don't need hundreds of milllions of dollars to make great EPIC entertainment on a budget. One of the better Alien invasion flicks to come out of the industry in sometime and I am sorry to have waited to catch it on Blu-Ray instead of in theaters.
9. Pirate Radio - The somewhat true story of how Pirate took of the UK and the consequences that followed, however while the premise of the film does tick to the trial and tribulations of the whole pirate radio phenom, it does have its moments with a great cast and story of how a handful of DJ's took on the government and brought rock N roll to the masses.
10. Cadillac Records - Another flick released in late 2008, widely released in 2009 brings you the story of Chess records and Muddy Waters. Some people will laugh at the liberties taken with the characters of Chuck Barry and Etta James, but Jeffrey Wrights performance as Muddy is just awesome, for lack of a better word. The man eats, sleeps and breathe's Muddy. See the rise and fall of the great Blues icons and how their resurgance became someething we still chat about today.
NOW THE SHIT LIST
1. Halloween II - Wasn't it bad enough RZ butchered Halloween, nope, guess not. This bastard had to go and not only screw that up but completely fucked up H2. Stop casting your wife Rob, she has no talent.
2. Friday the 13th - Christ... where do I start? Fuck It... Just avoid at all cost.
3. 2012 - Aside from the eye candy of the world falling apart this latest from Disaster king Rolan Emmerich is just total rubbish and deserves to be thrown the hell out.
4. Avatar (aka Ferngully 3)- $300mil and 12 years of waiting for James Cameron to bring us something new. Aside from the eye candy visuals (Move over Emmerich, Cameron owns this thrown) the flick has a boring story and inept cast and is just ripe with political correctness at every turn. If I have to sit through one more flick of minorities getting their asses handed to them or being infringe upon, disguised as some sort of future war epic, i am going to puke.
5. Inglorious Basterds - If Death proof wasn't bad enough to sit through with 2 hours of horrendous dialog and 10 minutes of action, Quentin Tarantino out does himself here by giving us 2 hous of dialog and 30 minutes of action, and a character named the bear jew. However I will say i did get a new respect for Eli Roth, but in the end, this overacted, 2 ton heavy dialog filled script is pointless, worthless and shouldn't even be classified as a war film. In fact it is a slap in the face to great war films. QT should be shamed.
Please keep in mind these choices are just my opinions and should only be treated as such, but in all honestly 2009 was a mediocre year for films, and all the event films of 2009 have been an extreme let down.
Lets start with the good:
1. The Wrestler - MZ and I both agree this is a great film, and I think not only Mickey Rourke turned in a fantastic performance, but one performanced overlooked was Marisa Tomei's as the aging stripper Randy the Ram would do anything to be with, however what stands out about this movie is the overall execution and style. Done with a documentary flare it brings you the ugly down side to a fading star. it is so unsettling at times you really begin to connect with the cast in every way, shape and form.
2. Zombieland - While low budget zombie films are a dime a dozen, Hollywood financed and backed zed flicks are few and far between, and great ones are really scarce. ZL brings out the comedy full force, and of course will talent like Woody Harrelson on hand you know this film will be a crowd pleaser. Ranks in my top 5 Zombie films.
3. Public Enemies - Johnny Depp as John Dillinger. Michael Mann gives us a period film that is a little rough around the edges because of the use of digital technology, but turns in a true gangster action epic for which is known to execute with near perfection. Truly one of the gems of 2009.
4. Gran Torino - Technically released in 2008, this received its wide release in 2009 and brings Dirty Harry back with Dirty Harry. Clint Eastwood directs the story of ex-korean war vet Walt Kowalski whose long time neighborhood has changed for the worse, infact the world he has known and grown up in has changed for the worse and Walt doesn't want to change with the times, but an event triggers him to become the protector of an immigrant HMUNG family that lives next door and we see Walt not only stand up for whats right, but undergo a transformation that is truly awe inspiring.
5. The Taking of Pelham 123 - This Tony Scott helmed remake brings us the star power of John Travolta and Denzel Washington. A great instense thrilled epic about a hostage situation involving a hi-jacked subway car. Travolta does his best when he is playing the bad guy and this is a performance as great as his turn as the evil Castor Troy in Face-Off.
6. Up - Another CGI entry from the folks at PIXAR. Need I say more? No I think not.
7. Monsters Vs. Aliens - Here is a flick i originally thought would be so-so but instead I found to be quite charming in its appeal and not too mention its LOL a minute moments, especially courtesy of Keifer Sutherland playing General W.R. Monger, and Stephen Colbert as the president. Definitely a must see for kids and adults and worthy of my top 10 for 2009.
8. District 9 - What this movie pulled off on a $30,000,000 budget is just freaking outstanding and awe inspiring. Hollywood should take note that you don't need hundreds of milllions of dollars to make great EPIC entertainment on a budget. One of the better Alien invasion flicks to come out of the industry in sometime and I am sorry to have waited to catch it on Blu-Ray instead of in theaters.
9. Pirate Radio - The somewhat true story of how Pirate took of the UK and the consequences that followed, however while the premise of the film does tick to the trial and tribulations of the whole pirate radio phenom, it does have its moments with a great cast and story of how a handful of DJ's took on the government and brought rock N roll to the masses.
10. Cadillac Records - Another flick released in late 2008, widely released in 2009 brings you the story of Chess records and Muddy Waters. Some people will laugh at the liberties taken with the characters of Chuck Barry and Etta James, but Jeffrey Wrights performance as Muddy is just awesome, for lack of a better word. The man eats, sleeps and breathe's Muddy. See the rise and fall of the great Blues icons and how their resurgance became someething we still chat about today.
NOW THE SHIT LIST
1. Halloween II - Wasn't it bad enough RZ butchered Halloween, nope, guess not. This bastard had to go and not only screw that up but completely fucked up H2. Stop casting your wife Rob, she has no talent.
2. Friday the 13th - Christ... where do I start? Fuck It... Just avoid at all cost.
3. 2012 - Aside from the eye candy of the world falling apart this latest from Disaster king Rolan Emmerich is just total rubbish and deserves to be thrown the hell out.
4. Avatar (aka Ferngully 3)- $300mil and 12 years of waiting for James Cameron to bring us something new. Aside from the eye candy visuals (Move over Emmerich, Cameron owns this thrown) the flick has a boring story and inept cast and is just ripe with political correctness at every turn. If I have to sit through one more flick of minorities getting their asses handed to them or being infringe upon, disguised as some sort of future war epic, i am going to puke.
5. Inglorious Basterds - If Death proof wasn't bad enough to sit through with 2 hours of horrendous dialog and 10 minutes of action, Quentin Tarantino out does himself here by giving us 2 hous of dialog and 30 minutes of action, and a character named the bear jew. However I will say i did get a new respect for Eli Roth, but in the end, this overacted, 2 ton heavy dialog filled script is pointless, worthless and shouldn't even be classified as a war film. In fact it is a slap in the face to great war films. QT should be shamed.
Please keep in mind these choices are just my opinions and should only be treated as such, but in all honestly 2009 was a mediocre year for films, and all the event films of 2009 have been an extreme let down.