Went to the cinema this year? Good. Which films did you find most memorable and entertaining, and why?

“Babel” was good, I liked the structure and the different stories of different people who were all connected in some way.
“Zodiac” - it was an original murder mystery where you saw the murders and even then you couldn’t tell who it was (or was it one or more guys) and watching the guys working on the puzzle; I only wish it had focussed on one main character because Gyllenhaal’s guy only took over during the second half of the film.
I expected more from “Science of Sleep”, it was funny but just died for some reason. I guess it didn’t have all that dream absurdity that it could have had.
“Control” was very good, although the imagery (directed by a photographer) was so good that it pulled you out of the story; excellent performance by Sam Riley.
“Sunshine” was visually brilliant - who can forget the shiny shield - a subtle ride that goes from a dedicated mission to challenge everyone’s sanity.
“Hot Fuzz” - great script, Dalton was superb as the villain (just that evil grin alone was so funny).
“La Vie en Rose” - the Edith Piaf film, slightly messy script but well shot and emotionally very tense thanks to an unbelievable performance by Marion Cotillard.
“Pan’s Labyrinth” - interesting world and memorable art direction but also the script wasn’t too strong, I found some of the character’s implausible (why would the dad care about some carrot under the bed?)
“Bourne Ultimatum” very good action film, excellently executed.
“Planet Terror” - very funny, it is clearly what it wants to be - a parody of poor horror/action films. I loved the explosions that just came out of nowhere!
“Atonement” was excellent, it was brilliant for what it did with the structure and shifting point of views. If you think it’s a boring war romance, you’re wrong, it’s an excellent story about how someone’s bad decision ruins lives.
“Michael Clayton” was alright but not brilliant. Main character was slightly passive and mostly reacting to stuff that were happening around him rather than going after something he wanted.

The Simpsons Movie and Die Hard 4 were a huge disappointment.

No Country For Old Men--perfect movie, beginning to end, and begs to be seen a second and third time.

Jennifer M. Wood - 19 December 2007 11:26 PM

No Country For Old Men--perfect movie, beginning to end, and begs to be seen a second and third time.

This is a movie that I also want to see it ( again, and again :) ). I knew it was a hit after i read the first to topic from a review.

There haven’t been many movies this year that just really impressed me.  From the 2007 releases I’ve seen, I’d have to say that my top three are:

No Country for Old Men
The Bourne Ultimatim
Ratatouille

Fracture was interesting.

I did see “Eastern Promises” since my last post, and that was really good, the best 2007 release I’ve seen so far…

As this thread is of interest to those keen to express their views on the best films from last year, it may be of interest to members to know about a new annual film awards launched by The Tyneside Cinema, one of the most influential and active regional film theatre’s in the UK. According to their site, it’s where Ridley Scott , for example spent some of his formative years. The awards are, appropriately, called The Tynies.

They are serious awards and interesting for two reasons. The first is that anyone can vote as often as they like - but here’s the quaint bit, you register to become a ‘Tynie’ and therefore eligible to vote, which cost 20 pence (40 cents), with funds used to help pay for a £6.5 million development programme, including new screens and editing suites for community film making. If successful the funds will be used to make further investments in film making facilities thereafter.

I’ve been to their site and voted - you get a great certificate of recognition - and reckon they are worth supporting. Their website is http://www.thetynies.co.uk Be careful through, it’s easy to get carried away and buy a lot of votes for ‘that’ film.

specific to the oscar season:

“no country for old men” and “there will be blood” were by far the best movies of the year.
“superbad” was the only decent comedy.
“juno” had horrible dialogue but a good story and acting.
“ratatoullie” was a decent animated/family film

the rest were mediocre at best

(i did not see ‘gone baby gone’ or atonement)

i hav seen a lot of movies but the yr2007 has brought 2 me didsatisfaction....only 2 movies i liked very much.....

no country for old men
the eastern promises