What are the best films you have seen this year? Why did you like them so much?

I didnt care too much for Super 8. It was highly derivative and I want my time back.
I enjoyed Blackthorne as a "gimmick" The pic played from three separate time ports that converged at the end. Of course we are being manipulatedbut when its done well (like we all know the supposed history of the death of Butch Cassidy-well what would happen if that history were incorrect?). Thats basically the whole movie.

Cowboys and ALiens was a lotta fun, kinda a bit sappy at the end

I haven't seen many films this year. I saw the documentary about the cave paintings; Midnight in Paris; The Descendants and Hugo. If I saw any others, I don't remember them.

Truthfully, I thought both Midnight in Paris and The Descendants were so-so. I found Owen Wilson too gee whiz and his flat Midwestern (yes, I know he's a Texan but Texas is sort of Midwestern) accent and while there was nothing wrong with George Clooney's performance, I think he's a better comedian than a dramatic actor. I've liked him better in other roles.

Hugo is a masterpiece. Sure, the plot is standard Hollywood but it is a visual treat. Loved it.

What about the cave film?

Best movies from 2011 were mosdef for me two movies that will NOT be seen at the oscars, lol. 1st of all..
DRIVE.
I love Nicolas Winding Refn's movies and Ryan Gosling is always amazing but this was the most violent lovestory of the year with Albert Brooks playing personified evil for the 1st time and oh, god does he do it well.

2nd
RED STATE
Just saw it last week. Still bumps and shakes my bloodveins. Kevin ''SilentBob'' Smith is showing the whole world that he grew up as a man and as a director. Quinten Tarrantino was baffled by this movie and I know why. Cos it throws every frikken movierule right out the window. What you expect does not happen. It will be worse and worse and worse... What a movie.. Yes, you can laugh at it but you wont for long..................

Apart from the Bollywood movies I saw, the best one this year by far has to be the Avengers. (Robert Downey Jr can give lessons in flamboyance)

And the Iron Lady had me sniffling (on a plane of all the places - the sweet stewardess came to me with a tissue )

I just watched the sweetest movie. It's called Starbuck, about a man, a sperm donor that finds out he's the father of 533 kids. It takes place in Montreal and has subtitles. I highly recommend it, if you can find it. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1756750/

A whole new social issue! Thanks Ceili, I had not heard of this film.

The Thing for his story line

Mi - kul Caine.... Miykul Caine... Tsar - I loved this movie. Anytime Micheal Caine's name comes up on TV or anything, my bf and I look at one another and start meticulous pronunciations of his name with really bad British accents. It's a great roadtrip movie - interesting scenery, just plain funny, and I like the subplot of being food / restaurant critics. Both actors are supremely likable.

We usually watch Netflix, unless we're compelled by boredom or a really good critic buzz to venture out into over-priced, crowded theatres.

So, I thought I'd compile a list of recent releases mixed in with Netflix favorites viewed this year.

Random order.

Moneyball was fabulous. I had no idea this had actually occurred. Highly recommended.

The Fighter - Incredible portrayals by Markie Mark and Christian Bale. Even though I can't stand boxing, it was more or less a backdrop for character studies.

Bad Teacher. Made me laugh. Inside (school/teacher) jokes.

Safe House. Eh. Formulaic and cheap thrills, but Denzel makes everything better.

The Grey. Couldn't tell you why I liked it. But I did. Something about our spirit in the face of loss - loss of everything. Who are you then? What motivates you?

Two Czech films on Netflix starring Pavel Liska: "The Country Teacher" and "Something Like Happiness." I adored these, and really enjoy this actor. Highly recommended.

Several Paul Dano films, including "Gigantic." He's chosen some pretty great vehicles for his talent.

More later. Enjoying getting ideas here.

Strap On sisters Volume 3. I was fascinated by the in depth portrayal of the interaction between dominant and submissive. Oh yeah, and I particularly enjoyed the thought provoking dialog. Fast forward through the short feature.. Mr. Holland's Anus. A bit graphic.

i saw
The Dark Knight Rises
The Avengers
The Amazing Spider-man
MIB3
Hunger Games
Prometheus
Jhon Carter
Dredd
Brave
Wrath Of the Titans
The Vow and many mores

You saw them.....but which were the BEST , do you think?

I have not seen this year. But, Titanic is the best and water land is the second I have seen ever.