Top Ten Films of 2007

Yes. I know. Its now March, but I really want to share with you all this list. My top ten films of 2007. In reverse order for dramatic effect.

10. Paris Je'Taime: A group of short film about the city of lights. A truly innovative and creative project.

9. Superbad: The funniest movie of the all great comedies of the year and frankly if you are male growing up in the last ten years, one of the more profound.

8. Eastern Promises: It's a dark tale about the Russian mafia set in the grimy part of London. But, its more than that really. Its a poignant exploration of what it means to be, forgive the cliche, human.

7. Zodiac: An amazingly profound look at the mystery behind San Francisco's most famous serial killer. In my opinion the best performance of the year comes from this movie in the part played by Robert Downy Jr.

6. Ratatouille: No surprise here. I love love love this movie. It's creative, lively and fantastic. Come on a cooking rat. Can you beat that?

5. Once: Ah the profound little indie flick that the critical community took under its wings. The first time I watched I was amazed by the idea that a movie as simple as boy meets girl and together the make a CD of excellent pop ballads, worked so well. The second time I was even more swept away by classic style and an ending that rings more profound on a second viewing.

4. No Country For Old Men: I have said it before and I will say it again. This is one of the most perfectly crafted films I have ever seen. It is stunning in its scope, yet deceptively simple in its storytelling. The second best ending of the year too, that is unless you hate the ending.

3. Across the Universe: Every time I see it it gets better. A musical set to the Beatles it may be, but its something more than that. Its about a time and place and belief that people could actually effect change in the big board world. It plays like a favorite CD, that you could listen to again and again and find something new every time. Actually the top three choices are almost equal in my adoration for them. The other two are only slightly better in my mind.

2. Into the Wild: I LOVE THIS MOVIE! It took my heart, broke it and made me believe in the spirit of adventure that drove its main character into the wilds of the wilderness. It is based on the true story Christopher "Supertramp" McHandless. A boy who had a bright future in the material world, but choose to live more honestly. Some call him a hero, some call him a moron. You can make your own decision. In my humble opinion I choose to use to word "hero." I actually had dreams about this film for weeks afterward.

1. There Will be Blood: It's not just about oil. It's not just about greed. It's about American. Its about who we are and what we believe in. But specifically the grimy dirty part of what we are. The dirt under our fingernails, the sweat of brows in the name of industry. But, at the cost of what the film asks? It's answer, for lack of a better word, is madness. I promise it is damn near perfect. SEE IT! As soon as possible. I promise!


Honourable Mention: 3:10 to Yuma, Waitress, El Orfenato, Gone Baby Gone, Micheal Clayton and I'm Not There