Top Ten Films of 2010

Though 2010 was three years ago, we were still sober enough to remember a few great films that stuck with us that year. Some were shocked by Black Swan, others were humbled by Toy Story 3. I didn't actually watch any films except Toy Story 3 that year in theaters, most of the films on the list I saw a year later. The film of 2010 was a great introduction of thing to come. My #1 pick for greatest film already has a brilliant Criterion Collection release, so go buy it while you still can. Reasons will be made in point form.

10. Scott Pilgrim vs The World

- It's not the most entertaining or well made film, but it has a visually unique look to it.

-The use of special effects is quite amazing.

- Quirky film that will please lovers of videogames and comic books.

9. Beginners

- Christopher Plummer has an amazing performance as a dying gay man

-Ewan McGregor is more charming that he usually is, which says a lot

8. Tabloid

- Fun documentary

-Weird Story with even stranger subjects

- Just when you think the film has hit its strange peak, it takes the odd up a notch

-Mormonism, abduction, lies, insanity!

7. Submarine

-Woody Allen meets Monty Python

-A really cute romantic comedy from the UK

-Growing up is complicated, but so is trying to get a girlfriend

 6. Meek's Cutoff

- Modern melodramatic Western period piece

- Not the typical image of the Old West

-Painstaking detail and excellent cinematography

5. Tiny Furniture

- Depiction of the 20yr old crisis and the transition between leaving childhood and entering adulthood

-Depiction of the frustration of knowing what you want, but not knowing how to get it.

-Modern female version of The Graduate, without all the cougars.

4. Poetry

-Slow paced and delicate

-Grabs you when you least expect it

-Tearjerker

-Powerful and incredibly thought provoking ending

3. Black Swan

-Themes regarding the dark side of obsession, perfection, ambition and desire

-Ballet ain't just for little girls anymore

- Even the lesbian scene is terrifying

 2. Mysteries of Lisbon

- Perhaps the best modern period piece.

-An unpredictable film that will have you guessing until the very end.

1. Certified Copy

-Directed by Abbas Kiarostami and starring Juliet Binoche

- A deep puzzle

-An open ended relationship film that uses emotion in a very unique way