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The 19 Best Movies That You Didn't See in 2010 - Start Watching More
by Alex Billington
February 25, 2011
It's here and we're little late, I admit, but I thought with the Oscars this weekend it was perfect timing in the end. Back by popular demand is our fourth annual list of the 19 Best Movies That You Didn't See in 2010 (you can find our past few lists here: 2009, 2008, 2007). Featured below is a hand-picked selection of the best independent and mainstream films that were either quietly dumped by a distributor, ignored by audiences, or just not marketed well enough. So to give these films some extra time in the spotlight, and to support some of the best filmmakers out there, we've put together this final 2010 recap. Read on for the list!
I would like to encourage everyone to watch at least one of these that they haven't heard of (or didn't see) beforehand. If you spend the two hours or so that it will take to watch even one of these movies mentioned below, it would mean that much more to the filmmakers who put so much time and effort into making each of these movies. This isn't about getting kudos for mentioning certain films, this article is about pointing out movies that don't deserve to be forgotten and are begging to be watched. So pick one and watch it tonight!
Animal Kingdom
Opened on August 13, 2010
Directed by David Michôd (Interview)
Tells the story of seventeen year-old J as he navigates his survival amongst an explosive criminal family and the detective who thinks he can save him.
Why it's on here: This riveting Australian underground organized crime flick has stuck with me since first seeing it at Sundance more than a year ago. Not only did Jacki Weaver, the "mother" of this creepy, crazy group of Australian criminals, earn a well-deserved Oscar nomination this year, but the film includes incredible performances by breakout lead James Frecheville and co-stars Joel Edgerton and Ben Mendelsohn, who plays one of the most unsettling roles I've ever seen. If you haven't already already discovered this fantastic film, it best be added to the top of your list right away.
Buried
Opened on September 24, 2010
Directed by Rodrigo Cortés (Interview)
Paul is a U.S. contractor working in Iraq. After an attack by a group of Iraqis he wakes to find he is buried alive inside a coffin. With only a lighter and a cell phone it's a race against time to escape this claustrophobic death trap.
Why it's on here: Those who have seen Buried almost always agree with me - it's damn good! Yes, Ryan Reynolds stars for 90 minutes inside of a coffin and that's it - the camera doesn't go "outside", but director Rodrigo Cortés uses numerous crafty visual tricks like zooming up or away to add even more of a claustrophobic and distant feel to the film. My quote that's on the poster still stands for this film - your heart will be racing from the moment it begins until the moment it ends, that's guaranteed. And if more convincing is necessary, read Ethan's glowing review as well.
Catfish
Opened on September 17, 2010
Directed by Henry Joost & Ariel Schulman
Filmmakers Ariel Schulman and Henry Joost document a story involving Ariel's brother, Nev, a 24-year-old New York-based photographer, and Abby, from rural Michigan who contacts Nev via Facebook, asking for permission to make a painting from one of his photographs.
Why it's on here: Most probably heard the buzz about this last fall, but never bothered to actually see it. Despite the controversy over it's potentially deceptive storytelling (maybe you should watch this to find out exactly what that means) I think this is a damn good documentary. Catfish takes the audience on a roller-coaster-ride through a relationship between the filmmaker's goofy brother Nev and a mysterious girl from MySpace/Facebook. By the end, you'll realize this has a much greater connection to The Social Network than first thought and incites plenty of discussion that you're guaranteed to start upon finishing.
Cemetery Junction
Straight to DVD on August 17, 2010
Directed by Ricky Gervais & Stephen Merchant
A 1970s-set coming-of-age comedy centered on three young working class friends (Christian Cooke, Tom Hughes, Jack Doolan) in a dreary suburb of Reading.
Why it's on here: It's quite uncanny that comedians Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant can get together to write and direct a film that isn't a hilarious comedy. Instead the two talented Brits come together and deliver a coming-of-age drama that's essentially American Graffiti for the United Kingdom. Keep the kids with an uncertain future ahead of them but replace the car culture with the dreary suburban setting of Reading, and you've got a spectacularly underrated film chock full of great performances and phenomenal writing. (Written by Ethan Anderton)
The Disappearance of Alice Creed
Opened on August 6, 2010
Directed by J Blakeson
Two men fortify a nondescript British apartment so it can serve as a prison, and then kidnap a woman and tie her to a bed. Before there's even time to react, we're plunged into a very nasty situation, but not a simple one.
Why it's on here: This taut, riveting thriller thoroughly impressed me when I first saw it at the Toronto Film Festival back in late '09, but its always been on my mind, as I was impressed by the sleek direction of J Blakeson, despite making his feature debut with this. If you need more blatant convincing to check out this gripping crime thriller, it's the one you've probably heard about that has Gemma Arterton nude it in for half the film. But it actually works as part of the story and damn is it an interesting story to follow - plenty of twists. Watch the opening five minutes for a hell of a tease.
Flipped
Opened on August 6, 2010
Directed by Rob Reiner (Interview)
Two eighth graders start to have feelings for each other despite being total opposites. Based on the novel "Flipped" by Wendelin Van Draanen.
Why it's on here: I really love this film. It's such a charming coming-of-age slice of life, courtesy of one of the masters of directing kid actors - Rob Reiner (who I had the honor of interviewing). His two lead actors, Callan McAuliffe and Madeline Carroll, give performances way above their age in a delightfully entertaining story of young romance. It has a unique narrative that flip-flops storytelling between the two off-and-on and really takes advantage of that Flipped concept, but it works and the result is totally adorable to watch.
Four Lions
Opened on November 5, 2010
Directed by Christopher Morris
Four Lions tells the story of a group of British jihadists who push their abstract dreams of glory to the breaking point. As the wheels fly off, and their competing ideologies clash, what emerges is an emotionally engaging (and entirely plausible) farce.
Why it's on here: This "terrorist comedy" from the UK has had copious amounts of buzz since premiering at Sundance a few years ago, then made its way through 2010 at numerous festivals and eventually getting released by Alamo Drafthouse's newly formed Drafthouse Films. But alas, many still haven't seen this hilarious flick about a group of British jihadists who push their abstract dreams of glory to the breaking point. Even if it sounds awkward, it's damn funny and you'll get over it laughing, so give it a shot and check it out.
Greenberg
Opened on March 26, 2010
Directed by Noah Baumbach
A New Yorker moves to Los Angeles in order to figure out his life while he housesits for his brother, and he soon sparks with his brother's assistant.
Why it's on here: With Ben Stiller taking part in Little Fockers towards the end of 2010, it's good to know that earlier in the year he teamed up with director Noah Baumbach (of The Squid and the Whale, Margot at the Wedding) for one of the best performances of his career. Since the film was sadly overlooked this awards season, we're eager to show some love to this somewhat depressing, but thoroughly satisfying film that continues to showcase breakout mumblecore star Greta Gerwig and all her charm and genuine talent. (Written by Ethan Anderton)
The Illusionist
Opened on December 25, 2010
Directed by Sylvain Chomet
A French illusionist finds himself out of work and travels to Scotland, where he meets a young woman. Their ensuing adventure changes both their lives forever.
Why it's on here: If you saw The Triplets of Belleville in '03, then you should already be interested in The Illusionist, the next film from Sylvain Chomet, the same director of Belleville. Anyone who watches this will be astonished at how emotional and entertaining of a story Chomet can tell without using any dialogue, only hand-drawn animation and some minor "noises" for emphasis. It's a brilliant and more-than-ever heartwarming film with a great story based on a screenplay by French legend Jacques Tati. I suggest reading my Telluride review for more inspiration.
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93 Comments
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Pretty good list. I saw 11 of 19 and have been meaning to check out the other 8. Of the ones I've seen I really disliked Greenberg, but I seem to be in the minority in that the movie rubbed me the wrong way. I might have to rewatch it to see if I can find more enjoyment in it.
Sean Hunt on Feb 26, 2011
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I'm in the minority with you. I thought Greenberg the character and the film were incredibly unlikable. I may have a writer's bias but these new "mumble-core" films where people sit in a room and talk about nothing doesn't quite work for me!
CisforCinema on Feb 26, 2011
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I have this same issue. When I'm writing I always want to take that cheap way out, just say fuck it, grab a camera, and film some mumblecore. but that's the easy way out.
crumb on Feb 26, 2011
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Totally agree. Only checked it out 'cos of James Murphy's music (...)
coswell on Feb 28, 2011
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Agreed: and I may be writing from a photog's bias, but equally annoying is modern filming fad of the "jerky-cam" (or, with the advent of digital mimic of 70 Mil lens +, "rolling seas shots"). It wasn't all that long ago that the invention of the steady-cam was hailed as the greatest technological improvement in cinema since sound. Now most director's seem to want to penetrate the forth wall through the lens of a 8 mil hand-held home movie circa 1945. I have to to dose up with dramamine before I can attempt to decipher "mumble-core".
Tom Jolly on Mar 7, 2011
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I've seen 13 of these... two of which made my top ten of 2010 list (Animal Kingdom and Never Let Me Go). Absolutely hated Somewhere (boring as hell) and Let Me In (terrible). Buried was excellent except for the stupid snake scene. Of the ones I haven't seen, I mostly want to see Four Lions... Otherwise, it seems like a strong list.
Jeff Warner on Feb 26, 2011
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Jeff, I gotta agree about Animal Kingdom. But Let Me In was phenomenal. Chloe Moretz was incredible and I would say it was just as good as the original. Now Nowhere's Boy on the other hand could of been better. I felt they had a hard time trying to pick a tone for the movie. Example of this was when Lennon yells "Fuck Off" at his aunt and its really hard to watch. You feel so bad for the aunt, then some really upbeat happy music plays and its all over. After watching Nowhere's Boy i realized that The Walrus was really just an asshole.
Mountain Top Movies on Feb 27, 2011
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what about dogtooth? easily the best film of the year.
Joshjacoby666 on Feb 26, 2011
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alex, i believe you recently said louis letterier is a great director? and you didnt like dodtooth. enough said.
Joshjacoby666 on Feb 26, 2011
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i never called you an idiot. just not suprised that somebody who loves louis letterier hated dogtooth. and when are we gonna see a trailer for jeff nichols take shelter? i cant wait any longer!!!
Joshjacoby666 on Feb 26, 2011
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I agree with you, there are people who view film as an art form exploring intellectual ideas. These tend to like Dogtooth and there are people who enjoy film just for the sake of 'awesomeness'. I tend to like the best of both worlds but Leterrier is shit no matter where you put him. (and we know Clash of the Titans doesn't exactly scream "artistic merit").
Paolo Cumm on Feb 26, 2011
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I was surprised how bad Clash of the Titans sucked but that does not make him such a bad director. A lot of things come into play when making a movie. 2008 Hulk had some excellent camera work and overall was one of the higher end comic movies to date (imo).
Kaim on Feb 26, 2011
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also, let me in is the biggest piece of garbage i have ever seen.
Joshjacoby666 on Feb 26, 2011
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Sorry man, but Dogtooth was terrible... easily one of the worst movies of the year.
Jeff Warner on Feb 26, 2011
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at least we agree let me in was absolutely terrible!!
Joshjacoby666 on Feb 26, 2011
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Yeah, I suppose. To each their own. What was it about Dogtooth that you liked exactly though?
Jeff Warner on Feb 26, 2011
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i thought it was hilarious, disturbing, uncomfortable at times, amazing acting, directing, set design, cinematography, and most of all completely original.
Joshjacoby666 on Feb 26, 2011
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Wow, you really do love it. It only got interesting towards the end, in the last 20 minutes or so... and that's just too little, too late to make up for everything else it lacked. I appreciate that it was as you would say "uncomfortable" and that it tried to push boundaries, but ultimately, it really had nothing to say at all. It was certainly an "odd" film so I will give it that - and yes, I mean odd in a good way.
Jeff Warner on Feb 26, 2011
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COLD WEATHER! Sure it came out in 2011, but IT WAS SOOOO GOOD.
Dickhead420 on Feb 26, 2011
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No Inception!?!?!?!?!?!?! This is crazy! So much Nolan hate on the filmblogs...
Victor Berglund on Feb 26, 2011
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These are the 19 best movies you didn't see. Everyone obviously saw Inception.
Rschall15 on Feb 26, 2011
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And Victor Berglund volleys the sarcasm right over Rschall15's head with ease!
crumb on Feb 26, 2011
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I've seen 10 of the movies on this list. Buried and Flipped were both surprisingly very good. Animal Kingdom and Cemetary Junction were both better than the 'typical' junk Hollywood tries passing off as movies these days but neither were so good that I raved to my friends to go see them. These movies definitely aren't for everyone. Even people who LOVE movies will have a hard time watching Somewhere(ZZzzzzzzzzz). However, I don't know why Catfish is on this list. It had so much hype when it came out and after watching it I felt extremely disappointed. Especially after I found out it was not even a true story. The movie was far from disturbing. The whole time I was waiting for this "huge plot twist" or whatever the tagline was in the trailer that tricked me into watching it in the first place..... it just never happened. In my opinion, this is a great list (aside from Catfish), but like I said, these movies definitely aren't for everyone.
RSchall15 on Feb 26, 2011
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I'm with you on Catfish. I hadn't even heard of it when I went to see it and I still didn't care for it. The twist wasn't that big of a shock. It was kind of boring for me. Buried, on the other hand, was a really good movie.
Corey Ragland on Feb 26, 2011
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You're missing Middle Men... I highly recommend it and it will be a day 1 purchase for me.
John on Feb 26, 2011
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what i hate about this list: i thought when i clicked on this link I would have seen most of them but i then examined and i have seen none of these and they were all films i had looked at and hoped to see. great list though
Joeseripico on Feb 26, 2011
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Same here 🙁
Anonymous on Feb 26, 2011
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Didn't Scott Pilgrim come out this year? Or did all the nerds see it?
Staatz on Feb 26, 2011
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Ah I see, I was under the impression that it didn't do to well. Thanks for the follow-up.
Staatz on Feb 26, 2011
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I gotta go to Hastings and grab each one of the movies listed...and if I don't like, them I'm coming for you Alex.
Anonymous on Feb 26, 2011
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I'm gonna have to put Enter the Void in this list. in my top 10 last year
lego on Feb 26, 2011
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Sorry to have kept bothering you for this list, looks good, can't wait to get started. I did see 4 on the list though.
Chad on Feb 26, 2011
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I'm sad to say I've only seen 3 out of 19 and two of them are good movies and the other one was great. Leaves of Grass and Ondine are the good ones glad I watched both of those. Let Me In on the other hand was incredible it was my second favorite film all year and I think better than Let The Right One In. I need to make time to see Animal Kingdom, Buried and Never Let Me Go. I also need to make sure to avoid Catfish at all cost. I know five different people who have seen it and all agree it was one of the worst films of last year. I don't know why it would be on this list from all the awful things I've heard.
CLAW on Feb 26, 2011
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Woot! seen 'em all
ANDY on Feb 26, 2011
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I actually did see and enjoy Animal Kingdom (Crime Classic), Buried (interesting concept), Cemetery Junction (Ricky Gervais Gem), The Disappearence of Alice Creed (Gemma can act after all), Let Me In (decent remake) but what the frack is Somewhere doing up here - what pretentious piece of Shiiit (Coppola has really lost her touch since Lost in translation).
Kenneth on Feb 26, 2011
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@Alex: Les goûts et les couleurs ... (a French and rather pretentious way to say to each his own :p). But two movies you missed in my humble opinion: Middle Men (The Social Network's nasty nephew :)) & the hugely underrated Shanghai (Cassablanca 2.0). See them if you didn't already!
Kenneth on Feb 28, 2011
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The Disappearance of Alice Creed - 7/10 Gemma is really hot in this one, gay story line seems a bit forced though.. Greenberg - 3/10 As boring and repetitive as it gets Never Let Me Go - 6.5/10 Really sad, intense, but trying to hard to be profound Somewhere - 8/10 One of the best movies of the year, with great performances and directing, absolutely love it!
David Perretta on Feb 26, 2011
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Reading the honorable mention made me curious as to how you decide when to use a director's name before the movie, like saying The Duplass Brothers' Cyrus but not saying Martin Scorsese's Shutter Island. I'm not criticizing, just wondering if there's a certain way you decide when to use the director's name and when not to.
samir on Feb 26, 2011
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I figured the majority of these films are ones that film nerds would have seen and judging by comments most of us have seen at least half...was hoping to discover something new on this list. But other than that of the films I have seen on here I enjoyed them, Catfish which I just saw recently is the only one I am on the fence about. The trailer made it look SO suspenseful and parts of the film were but once we figured it all out it was very underwhelming. There was no big "O M G ARE YOU SERIOUS!?" moment. However it was very interesting that one person managed to do all that and keep it a secret from their family.
Anonymous on Feb 26, 2011
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I would include "My Dog Tulip" and "Waking Sleeping Beauty."
Videojame on Feb 26, 2011
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I second "Waking Sleeping Beauty." Incredible Doc!
CisforCinema on Feb 26, 2011
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"breakout mumblecore star Greta Gerwig" mumblecore?!?!
reeft on Feb 26, 2011
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"Cemetery Junction" is a fantastic film. I rented it and bought it the moment I finished watching it. "Please Give" is also a fantastic film. I absolutely hated "Greenberg".
MK2011 on Feb 26, 2011
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LET ME IN was far and away the best one on that list I have seen, with BURIED a close second. The folks who are dissing on LET ME IN need to go back to Starbucks and surf the internet while 'working' on their latest screenplay to submit to Sofia Coppola.
uberman on Feb 26, 2011
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Well, I've only seen Animal Kingdom, Greenberg, Louis CK, Never Let Me Go, Somewhere, and Ondine if we're not including the honorable mentions. From that list, the only moved I loved was Ondine. Don't get me wrong, I either enjoyed or appreciated the rest on the list, but none of them really stood out. Somewhere was, admittedly, a little slow, but it made me reflect on my own dull, meaningless every day life at the moment; for that reason, I would say I appreciated the film even if there wasn't much about it to enjoy. Given that I spend a lot of time reading movie sites (like most of the people posting here) and keeping up with film festivals, I've heard of all the other movies on the list but wasn't particularly interested in seeing them. The only exception is Please Give... surprised I missed that one. Thanks Alex, I'll check it out tonight.
Tofer on Feb 26, 2011
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came here expecting some independent relic that i might have missed out last year... well 18/19.
Ding 鼎 Wang 王 on Feb 26, 2011
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Buried was everything I expected it to be and should live up to it's titled and be buried. Let Me In wasn't bad but far from great and generally forgettable. Haven't seen the others but a few I'd liked to.
Tra la la la la di da on Feb 26, 2011
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Four Lions was hands down the funniest film i saw last year. and yes, i can totally understand why people may not have gone to see it. i had the fortune to see it in a packed screening of people crying with laughter. it does make you feel uncomfortable at times, but there's a central truth to the film that balances the broad farce ('is a wookie a bear?'). props for mentioning The Illusionist, too.
Anonymous on Feb 26, 2011
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saw 16 out of the 19 and with all this talk of DogTooth i did not think it was the greatest movie but for the life of me i can not get it out of my head. weirdest shit ever... i always think about the airplanes... like at least 6 times a day. wtf!?
Anonymous on Feb 27, 2011
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Another great list! I look forward to this every year. What should be included... - Enter the Void - Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work - Maria Bamford: Plan B Nice to see these include... - Winnebago Man - Somewhere - Please Give - Animal Kingdom - Catfish - Buried (Reynolds deserved an Oscar nod) - Never Let Me Go - Louis CK: Hilarious What I hated... - Four Kings - Greenberg
Phil at Nokia on Feb 27, 2011
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Leaves of Grass had my attention at day one, and it was one of the best indie movies I've ever seen. Like Little Miss Sunshine up until the hokey ending. Let Me In had a ton of marketing so it should be off this list for that... plus it was very AVERAGE. Predictable too. I've been busy lately, and keep putting off Buried (and I REALLY want to see it), also want to check out Somewhere sometime (pun intended), but I passed on Greenberg as I was tired of Stiller at the time, but I will eventually check it out.
Anonymous on Feb 27, 2011
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Leaves of Grass was a great movie, Norton was excellent as per usual.
Anonymous on Feb 27, 2011
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I am sorry Alex, I disagree with 'The Disappearance of Alice Creed' It wasn't the film, in fact the idea was fine, it was Gemma Arterton. I haven't been more ashamed to be british since we unleashed Keira Knightley onto the unsuspecting public (Myself included) Four Lions was funny but I thought the Infidel (I know it was 2009) was far better at mocking the people who are totally ignorant to the true Muslims. I am not religious but hate people who mock those that are. Especially 'The Westboro Chapel'
Link1983 on Feb 27, 2011
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Never Let Me Go, for what its worth, is my personal best picture. If you haven't seen it please go check it out
pete on Feb 27, 2011
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yay, I've seen fifteen of these (and reviewed thirteen) and, Flipped aside, it's a pretty good list. I'd add 'Down Terrace', 'Boy' and 'Lebanon' to this. The first is a British pitch-black comedy, the second is a New Zealand Maori comedy, the third is filmed pretty much entirely inside an Israeli tank.
Colin on Feb 27, 2011
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Why all the hype for Animal Kingdom?That movie was boring, could have been much better, even though the mother did make the movie..what about "Red Hill"? That was a much better and far superior film!And also, no mention of "I Saw the Devil" or "Night Catches Us", those were great films that came out this year!
jah p on Feb 27, 2011
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I know I'm late in posting this, but I looked it up and Paper Man only made $13,500... about 1/1000th of Let Me In. Can we add this too? I liked it a lot more than Let Me In, plus we'd let Ryan Reynolds have 2 films on this list.
Anonymous on Feb 28, 2011
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I'm happy to say that I saw no less than six of those films: Buried, Catfish, Alice Creed, Flipped, Greenberg, and Let Me In. Of those films, I probably love Buried and The Disappearance of Alice Creed the best (both of which I saw when they played at TIFF). Of the films I didn't see, I'd probably want to see Animal Kingdom the most, especially after the Oscar nomination.
Sean Kelly on Feb 28, 2011
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Great list, I will make a point to catch Animal Kingdom, a film I did not know much about. I was surprised not to see Carlos on here, the 5 and half hour cut currently available on Netflix is an amazing piece of work and I recommend anyone who hasn't seen it to check it out.
Donarshia on Mar 1, 2011
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Shame on you for not including Valhalla Rising.
banana face on Mar 1, 2011
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This seems an interesting list. I'm glad to see Never Let Me Go on there (which was horribly underrated in my opinion) and also Four Lions which was brilliant. I'm surprised by the inclusion of Let Me In which, while a good film in it's own right, didn't bring much to the table that it's Swedish original hadn't already, and was supported by major studio marketing which more worthy pictures (such as Animal Kingdom or The Illusionist) struggled without.
The_mogul on Mar 1, 2011
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Flipped, definitely one of my favorite movies now. There is such a deeper meaning then just two eighth grade kids trying to find their feelings for each other.
guest333 on Mar 3, 2011
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Damn, i didn't like you put it in alphabetical order. Rather in the order you think we should watch or you recommend.
Chad on Mar 4, 2011
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i saw four lions its epic
A5J4DX on Nov 13, 2018
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i saw four lions its epic
A5J4DX on Nov 13, 2018
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Just added a bunch to my Netflix queue. Thanks for the recommendations!
Timm McIntosh on Mar 11, 2011
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Interesting list, but I thought Leaves of Grass was way below par from the poor script to the over zealous directing. Look forward to checking out some of the others you suggest.
K.C. on Mar 15, 2011
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You know, I still have no interest of seeing 'Let me in', as I saw the original 'Let the right one in'. I watched some parts, but it does the original no justice.
mad_cheshire_kat on Mar 19, 2011
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Pretty good list. i will check as many as possible. Animal Kingdom was one of the best films of 2010. I had a really nice time with Flipped! 🙂
max on Mar 26, 2011
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I just watched "The Disappearance of Alice Creed" and it is kinda predictable, and honestly, I wouldn't recommend it. Acting was good though, low budget movies should have a very interesting plot which is not the case in this movie. If you have seen Following you know what I'm talking about. On the other hand, Buried, wow, incredible, intense, thrilling. Let me in, and OK movie again, maybe I liked better than the disappearance of... I'll watch the rest, and thanks for the list I'm sure I'll enjoy some of them. Cheers,
Will on Apr 4, 2011
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I'll bet the movies on this list that actually made it to Brasil don't even add up to five. Though "Buried" actually had a lot of advertising around here. And Ondine had some attention, less than Buried, but more than the rest.
Mila on Apr 13, 2011
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Man you nailed it again this year. I have head of most of these and even own a few, but haven't watched them yet. Greenberg I own, but always fall asleep as soon as its put on, yikes. So excited to see Nowhere Boy, so sad it did so poorly, your list hopefully will bring to it more of an audience. Stoked for FLipped, Never Let me Go and Somewhere, all just super super films from what I have read with such wide variations in content, but they need to find a broader audience. Your list is so great, truly. WOW However, and I know its your list, but Neil Marshall's (Descent) CENTURION, was so absolutely brilliant, its so sad considering the work that went into that film, that it never made it out of the gate, I wish you had added it, but still thanks again for another great year. I would have easily missed most of these. -ken
D.A.R.Y.L on May 10, 2011
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I have watched all of these films now. All of the were good in my opinion, obviously they have their pro's and con's .. but they deserve to be on this list. The only one I still have a problem with is "Let me in". I had watched it before this list came out, but decided to give it another go. If anything I disliked it even more the second time round. In my opinion there was absolutely no need to remake a film which was so perfect. Everything about it is just not quiet as good as the original. Might just be my opinion, but honestly, why remake such an amazing film two year's after it is released?
Miztrujillo on Jul 26, 2011
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One of the most intelligent "best film" lists that I have come across. I've seen the majority of these and can't disagree with your choices so far as they are concerned. Looking forward to filling in the spaces!
John Sharp on Jul 31, 2011
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There's a lack of Scott Pilgrim here. That was definitely the best movie no one saw.
John on Aug 22, 2011
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seen 17 out of 19 of these! yay! 🙂 ... Never Let Me Go, Leaves of Grass, Jack Goes Boating and Four Lions stayed with me. I was indifferent about the rest..
Ani Gupta on Nov 6, 2011
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Let me in the best of all *****
Hugod on Dec 28, 2011
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I'm going with Animal Kingdom
Coojo on Mar 28, 2012
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Did anyone see "Never Let Me Go"? Is it any good?
Youmna on Apr 13, 2012
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