1. The Hangover - This is the best comedy of 2009 and one of the best comedies I've ever seen. You just wanna hang out with the main guys in the movie. The movie is fun and keeps you engaged - you wanna find out what the hell happened that night in vegas just as much as the guys in the movie. The movie is also really well done. No matter how crazy a situation the guys get themselves in,the story maintains its credibility! It kinda reminds me of the classics OLD SCHOOL and DUMB AND DUMBER. The guys in these movies get themselves in exaggerated, crazy situations, but these movies are so well done, that you actually believe these events could happen.
The Hangover is #1 because it keeps you guessing and you laugh pretty much every other minute. You'll also enjoy it just as much the second and third time!
2. The Hurt Locker - What I really liked about this movie was that it wasn't your usual "i wanna go to war and kick ass! oh wait! war sucks! i wanna go home!" story. This is a gritty tale bout a team who's job it is to disarm IEDs. The guy who actually handles the IEDs is a gung-ho cowboy who feels right at home in war-torn Iraq. The movie could've taken place anywhere that's plagued with violence. The point is that the movie is not about the war in Iraq. It's about the IED disarming virtuoso. You wanna hate him and root for him at the same time. He's unpredictable. He's reckless. The things he does puts his three-man team in incredible danger, but without him, there's no way they'd survive a day in the job.
You won't be able to take your eyes off the screen.
3. Inglourious Basterds - Mixes classic pop culture, Quentin Tarantino exuberance with the revered World War II. Imagine Butch, Vincent Vega, Jules Winnfield and Mia Wallace fighting the Nazis while saying some cool shit. You must know though, this is not an action movie. Most of the movie takes place around tables and in different languages. But when there is action, it's intense. You will replay the action scenes over and over again. This is an unconventional film. The entire movie pretty much takes place in five scenes. You kinda wonder, "how the hell does the movie last 2h 40min??"
This is a great period piece (unlike the awfully boring Public Enemies). It's got style, fun characters and a vibrant independent feel, despite it's epic, mature setting. It's the foul-mouthed teen in a room full of old, grumpy generals. With this movie, Tarantino pretty much said, "F- you, Spielberg! I don't need a hundred tanks, a million soldiers and a bajillion dollars to make a badass World War 2 movie!...I just need brad pitt."
NOTE: I'm starting to get tired. Or lazy. Probably lazy. So the rest of the movies will have a shorter, direct-to-the-point analysis.
4. Up In The Air - Vera Farmiga has a great ass.
5. District 9 - They did so much with so little money! The story is unlike any you've heard before. You'll "boo" the actions of the main character, the guy you're supposed to root for, but in the end, the movie will leave you speechless.
6. Avatar - Must watch in 3D.
7. Up - Heart wrenching. Fun. The dogs flying the small airplanes was a little too much, kinda ruined the movie fer me a little bit. Other than that, the dynamics between the grumpy old man and the kid are priceless.
8. Drag Me To Hell - Fun, classic Raimi, slapstick scary movie. It's more fun than scary. If you loved Evil Dead 2, you'll love Drag Me To Hell. If you haven't seen Evil Dead 2, watch it. You'll love it.
9. Paranormal Activity - Some of the scenes during the day drag. But when it's night, you'll claw the arms of your seat. As the movie progresses, you'll wish for more day scenes. Other than the parts that will make you scream and jump, there are parts in the movie that will make you whisper to yourself a very stretched out "wutttt theee f------" There will be a point where you'll say "i can't take another night." This movie is the only reason why i won't watch Drag Me To Hell again.
Inspirational. Amatuer filmmakers will love the effects, the build up and the camera work.
10. 2012 - I didn't wanna see this movie. I was tired. I wanted to go home and I wanted to sleep. Yet, I was still dragged to it. 2hr 40min later, I was energized and thoroughly entertained. Quite a feat.
Don't expect any deep, philosophical messages. It's mindless fun and you'll enjoy yourself!
There are still a buncha movies I haven't seen (Where the Wild Things Are, Fantastic Mr. Fox, An Education, A Serious Man, Tyson, etc.). If there are other "must see" movies of 2009 not in this list, let me know. I may watch em in 2010.
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