2010 was definitely not as good for movies as 2009, but I managed to scrape together five I didn't hate. These are them!
5. Hot Tub Time Machine
OK, this movie isn't nearly as good upon second viewing at home, as opposed to first viewing at The Vista after a couple of El Chavo margaritas. But I still maintain it's a very good comedy. The editor, George Folsey Jr., also worked on Animal House and The Blues Brothers, and dude knows his shit.
4. The Social Network
Not as great as everyone says, but pretty damn good thanks to its screenplay and directing. As I predicted, Armie Hammer wasn't nominated for an Oscar for his amazing Winklevossing, which is a shame. But at least Justin Timberlake wasn't nominated either. His hair is too goddamn curly.
3. True Grit
This is just an excellent, straightforward western. I wish it had been more Coen Brothers-y, but I can't really complain about such a beautifully made movie.
2. Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World
Unlike Hot Tub Time Machine, this movie gets better every time I see it. So much happens so quickly that I really missed a lot on first viewing, but now I'm comfortable ranking it very close to Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz. On a related note, director Edgar Wright is now my new secret movie director boyfriend and I will be VERY SAD if he ever makes a bad movie.
The one flaw in Scott Pilgrim is the Ramona Flowers character; it's hard to get past how boring and unlikable she is even though I know, I know, Scott Pilgrim is the type of shallow douchebag who would like a one-dimensional cipher like Ramona.
1. Rare Exports
I can't think of anything I'd change about Rare Exports. It's pretty perfect--original, well-written, hilarious, AND it stars a child actor I don't want to murder. RARE EXPORTS!
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