If there's only one vampire cum romance flick that you would see, make it this one.9 - In Bruges
A criminally underlooked British gangster flick, boasting Colin Farrel's best performance to date.8 - Revolutionary Road
An acting showcase for Leo and Kate, back together again, albeit in a completely opposite end of the spectrum, in tone, than their previous collaboration.7 - Doubt
You won't doubt the cast's acting abilities, that's for sure. Watch this if you want to see great actors chomp through the whole film.6 - Slumdog Millionaire
This is the "Little Miss Sunshine" or "Juno" of the year. A crowd-pleasing indie film, that although may not be as mindblowing as the hype would suggest, but still nearly impossible to hate. Heck Danny Boyle can always make up to any shortcomings in a script.5 - Wall-E
The first half of Wall-E is pure cinematic heaven. But when it gets "talky", it loses most of its magic. But nevertheless, it's still on par with some of Pixar's best.4 - Happy-Go-Lucky
You'd know that a movie was great if it can make you smile for the rest of the day. The title fits perfectly.3 - Chop Shop
Chop Shop is another unappreciated gem of a film, reminiscent of the old Italian neo-realists.2 - The Wrestler
Honestly, this little flick damn near takes the top spot. Intimate, and as emotionally engaging as it gets. Mickey Rourke is back in a performance of a lifetime. and to those Aronofsky detractors who claimed he's more style over substance, The Wrestler pretty much could shut them all up.1 - The Dark Knight
I'd bet you can see this a mile away. What more can I say? The Dark Knight is all kinds of awesome. Full stop. As the list shows, TDK is the best example for mainstream cinema, and The Wrestler, for the independent cinema.Honorable Mentions: Susuk, Iron Man, Gran Torino, Budak Kelantan, Eden Lake, Man On Wire, Transsiberian, Speed Racer, Tropic Thunder, Time Crimes
Disappointments: The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button, Quantum Of Solace, Indiana Jones & The Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull, My Blueberry Nights
Most Unwatchable Film: Milk
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