Top 10 Movies of 2008

I'm participating in a "Top 10 Movies of 2008" Blogroll that my Bro-in-law organized.

One caveat, I'm not a huge movie watcher, so there are still a few "must watch" movies that I haven't seen yet, therefore are not on the list. I'm sure, there still quite good.

10) Jumper
I know, I know, the plot was pretty weak, it left a lot of questions unanswered. But, still a cool idea for a movie, I enjoyed it.

9) Cloverfield
Definitely a much anticipated movie for me. A bit of a letdown in some ways, but still kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time. It did feel really realistic, with the amateur camera shots, no name actors. It all worked well, and didn't feel cheesy.

8) Tropic Thunder
7) Step Brothers
6) Forgetting Sarah Marshall
I'm combining these 3 movies, because they all kind of fit the same category: they won't win any awards, don't have anything intelligent to offer, but really made me laugh my ass off the entire movie. I can't say that about most comedies.

5) Burn After Reading
Also made me laugh a lot. But, this one was definitely a smarter comedy; much drier, but very funny.

4) The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
What can I say...very glad they put the Narnia series into quality feature-length films. C.S. Lewis's stories are timeless and inspiring, but he's not actually that great of a fiction writer. The films are taking his great stories telling them better on screen than in the book. Prince Caspian was no exception.

3) Wanted
While not entirely a unique story line, this Matrix meets Fight Club movie is still well done and exciting, touching upon themes of masculinity and fate. Pretty good review of the movie from Christian point of view.

2) Iron Man
Another great super hero movie with great spiritual themes of repentance and a changed heart. Here's another good review.

1) The Dark Knight
It's nearly unanimous that this was the best film of the year. And this is saying a lot for me, who has never liked any of the Batman movies. Excellent action, excellent acting. Aptly named, it is a dark movie and makes you think while keeping you glued to the action. My church has monthly viewings of popular films followed my discussion. I think I might go to the showing of The Dark Knight they will host on January 23rd.

Other Top Ten Lists:
Cam's at Camknows
Joel's at The Mayward Blog
Carlos' at The Carlos Word
Jason's at The LaFavorites
Charlie's at My Stupid Thoughts
Brian's at The Humphreys Blog