Top 5 Films Of 2008 (So Far)

[bradyreier]

We are half way through the year, so what are your top five films you've seen thus far?

[Adeniz19]

1. Wall-E
2. In Bruges
3. Prince Caspian
4. Iron Man
5. Cloverfield
6. Forgetting Sarah Marshall

Honorable mentions: Horton Hears a Who, Incredible Hulk, Kung Fu Panda, Indiana Jones, Get Smart, Definitely, Maybe, Be Kind Rewind

Still really want to see: The Bank Job, The Fall

This has been an excellent 1st half of the year for movies. Just a lot of good entertainment

[colorlesscliche]

Iron Man, Cloverfield, Funny Games, Forgetting Sarah Marshall

[Jessooker]

I don't even remember what I saw. I'll need to think about this.

[bradyreier]

5. Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
4. In Bruges
3. Smart People
2. Iron Man
1. Wall-E

[googirl8907]

Wall-E

[bradyreier]

Iron Man, Cloverfield, Funny Games
I've been meaning to check out Funny Games - I need to do that soon.

[colorlesscliche]

I suppose Wall-E for the sake of it being fresh in my mind.

[bradyreier]

I've seen Wall-E twice now, and loved every second of it both times.

[Jessooker]

-The Fall
-Iron Man
-Forgetting Sarah Marshall
-Funny Games
-King Fu Panda

[Ailite]

1. Wall-e
2. Forgetting Sarah Marshall
3. Iron Man
4. The Fall
5. Kung Fu Panda

[colorlesscliche]

When is Sarah Marshall coming out? I loved that movie.

[FondestMemory]

in bruges by far.

[Ailite]

-The Fall
-Iron Man
-Forgetting Sarah Marshall
-Funny Games
-King Fu Panda
This is why I <3 you
When is Sarah Marshall coming out? I loved that movie.
sadly not until September

[colorlesscliche]

Whaaaaat? September? There better be something sweet about it to wait that long.

[colorlesscliche]

This is why I <3 you

sadly not until September



And me? :-(

[bradyreier]

I still haven't seen Sarah Marshall, which sucks. And I agree, In Bruges was great.

[Jessooker]

I still haven't seen Sarah Marshall, which sucks. And I agree, In Bruges was great.

You need to see that and yes, you do need to see Funny Games.

[bradyreier]

-The Fall
-Iron Man
-Forgetting Sarah Marshall
-Funny Games
-King Fu Panda
What is The Fall about?

[nhoium]

Wall-E
Iron Man
Control (2008 US DVD release)
Charlie Bartlett (I'm a fan of RDJ)
Cloverfield

[bradyreier]

You need to see that and yes, you do need to see Funny Games.
I feel like I'm much too behind on films this year. :-(

[AShannon04]

Iron Man
Forgetting Sarah Marshall

I was just thinking yesterday how I couldn't really remember what else I've seen this year.

[nhoium]

need to see this.

[Jessooker]

What is The Fall about?


"In a hospital on the outskirts of 1920s Los Angeles, an injured stuntman begins to tell a fellow patient, a little girl with a broken arm, a fantastical story about 5 mythical heroes. Thanks to his fractured state of mind and her vivid imagination, the line between fiction and reality starts to blur as the tale advances."


It's such a gorgeous movie.


edit: here's the trailer.

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[Ailite]

And me? :-(
Sorry man. Jess has wonderful taste in movies.

[ThexQuietxCull]

Best films I have seen so far:

Priceless
Iron Man
Forgetting Sarah Marshall

I still need to see The Fall and In Bruges, and WALL-E

[bradyreier]

"In a hospital on the outskirts of 1920s Los Angeles, an injured stuntman begins to tell a fellow patient, a little girl with a broken arm, a fantastical story about 5 mythical heroes. Thanks to his fractured state of mind and her vivid imagination, the line between fiction and reality starts to blur as the tale advances."


It's such a gorgeous movie.
Wow, that sounds really interesting. Is it out on DVD yet?

[Jessooker]

Wow, that sounds really interesting. Is it out on DVD yet?

No it was just in limited theaters, I don't know when it's coming out on dvd though.

[slickwataris]

5. The Incredible Hulk
4. Kung Fu Panda
3. Wall-E
2. Speed Racer
1. 5 Centimeters Per Second

[Joe DeAndrea]

21, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Diary of the Dead, Run Fat Boy Run

[Chris Fallon]

Wall-E, Iron Man, In Bruges, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, The Incredible Hulk.

Then again ... that's pretty much all I've seen this year hahaha

[bradyreier]

No it was just in limited theaters, I don't know when it's coming out on dvd though.
Alright, I'll try my best to check it out. You probably have the best taste in movies of anyone I know around here, so I trust your judgement.

[Jessooker]

21, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Diary of the Dead, Run Fat Boy Run

I really wanted to see Run, Fat Boy, Run.

[Jessooker]

Alright, I'll try my best to check it out. You probably have the best taste in movies of anyone I know around here, so I trust your judgement.

Haha thank you very much.

[mht]

The Machine Girl
The Machine Girl
The Machine Girl
The Machine Girl
The Machine Girl

[Jessooker]

The Machine Girl
The Machine Girl
The Machine Girl
The Machine Girl
The Machine Girl

I want to see that so bad.

[bradyreier]

Haha thank you very much.
Just speaking the truth, haha.

[AshesAshes]

I really wanted to see Run, Fat Boy, Run.

I love that movie

[Mitch]

Wall-E.

[tD77]

Wall-E, Iron Man, In Bruges, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, The Incredible Hulk.

Pretty much sums it up.

[Bob Payne]

The Visitor is the only movie I can think of. Everything else were just popcorn flicks, which I never judge in the same category. I just want it to be Q4 so i can see the good shit.

[Ailite]

I really want to see the Visitor

[airik625]

In no particular order:

Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk, Wanted, Cloverfield

and that's really all I've seen so far that could make it in a top 5.

[jwelborn]

The theaters around here only play trash. Forgetting Sarah Marshall and Iron Man are the only two films i've seen in the theaters this year that i've really enjoyed. I Want Someone To Eat Cheese With, Cassandra's Dream, 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days, Diary of the Dead, and Numb are the films that have hit dvd recently that i've loved.

I've been wanting to see The Visitor and In Bruges is sitting on my table right now.

[Kid B]

Sad to see no Darjeeling Limited in here.

[Jessooker]

Sad to see no Darjeeling Limited in here.

That came out in 2007.

[clandestinerdc]

i think i've only seen iron man, hulk, and indiana jones.

wanted to see speed racer and forgetting sarah marshall, want to and will see wall-e and kung fu panda soon. The first 2 I've seen i loved indiana jones was alright probably wouldn't make the cut in my top 5 for the year though.

[jbaseball44]

Sad to see no Darjeeling Limited in here.

I believe it is technically 07' (but i could be wrong). If it wasn't 07 then i would of said it already.

[jbaseball44]

That came out in 2007.

Thanks again ruth. Why do you always have to say what i am about to say, 1 min before i say it.

[radiofriendly]

In no particular order:

In Bruges
The Vistor
Wall-E
Forgetting Sarah Marshall
Iron Man

[jwelborn]

Yeah I saw The Darjeeling late last year in theaters.

[stayillogical]

Wall-E, Iron Man, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Cloverfield

I can't think of a 5th.

[airik625]

I think we're all in agreement after 7.18, The Dark Knight will be #1 on everybody's list.

[fluke182]

Wall E.

Umm.

Yeah. Nothing else compares, but I also enjoyed Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Iron Man, Wanted and Cloverfield.

Also, as much as I loved Batman Begins and am excited for the Dark Knight, Wall E was pretty much all I could possibly ask for in a movie.

[Kid B]

Oops about Darjeeling.

[Bryant]

I think we're all in agreement after 7.18, The Dark Knight will be #1 on everybody's list.

Yea, basically, haha.

I think these are the only films I've seen this year but, my list in order is:

5. Kung Fu Panda
4. Wanted
3. The Incredible Hulk
2. The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
1. Iron Man

I'm sure Wall-E and The Dark Knight will find themselves confy in the top 3 spots with Iron Man.

Also excited for Hancock, Hellboy II, and Journey to the Center of the Universe for the 3D, haha.

[eMart]

Wall-e, Iron Man, Cloverfield, Son of Rambow, Forgetting Sarah Marshall
Honorable Mention: Indy 4 I don't care what anybody says, it was not THAT bad, Be Kind Rewind, Harold and Kumar II, Prince Caspian

[positive hearts]

Forgetting Sarah Marshall
Indiana Jones
Iron Man
Son of Rambow
WALL-E

In alphabetical order since it was too hard trying to rank them all. Also, Be Kind Rewind just narrowly missed my top five, I just couldn't find a place for it no matter how hard I tried.

[CstSnow]

My list is similiar to everybody elses.

1.Under the Same Moon
2.Forgetting Sarah Marshall
3.In Bruges
4.Iron Man
5.Snow Angels

Soon to be adding Wall-E and TDK as soon as they are seen haha.

[Bryant]

My list is similiar to everybody elses.

1.Under the Same Moon
2.Forgetting Sarah Marshall
3.In Bruges
4.Iron Man
5.Snow Angels

Soon to be adding Wall-E and TDK as soon as they are seen haha.

My parents saw Under the Same Moon and really loved it. They have good tastes in movies too, but wha'd you like about it?

[CstSnow]

It was just a sweet(as in touching) story, well shot, paced pretty well, and I felt myself actually caring about what the hell happened to the characters.

[Bryant]

It was just a sweet(as in touching) story, well shot, paced pretty well, and I felt myself actually caring about what the hell happened to the characters.

Yea, this is on my list of movies to rent even though I usually buy. I've been thinkin about signin up for Netflix.

[CstSnow]

Netflix is definitely worth it, that and RedBox own my life haha.

[Bryant]

I'll pretty much sign up once I move in a couple months but I love movies so it's kinda hard to hold off.

[hailthewarrior]

5. Forgetting Sarah Marshall
4. Horton Hears A Who
3. Kung Fu Panda
2. Cloverfield
1. Wall-E

Animated movies are pwning me this year.

[CstSnow]

All the Kung Fu Panda love is suprising me, is it not as ridiculous as the trailers make it out to be?

[Bryant]

All the Kung Fu Panda love is suprising me, is it not as ridiculous as the trailers make it out to be?

IMO, it's not as funny as it looks in the trailers. It's just a cool movie that has you rootin for the underdog and he proves why he deserves respect.

[Chris Fallon]

Cloverfield was alright, but not good enough to be on my year-end list.

[bradyreier]

I think we're all in agreement after 7.18, The Dark Knight will be #1 on everybody's list.
Haha, basically, but Wall-E is going to be hard to top for me.

[bradyreier]

5. Forgetting Sarah Marshall
4. Horton Hears A Who
3. Kung Fu Panda
2. Cloverfield
1. Wall-E

Animated movies are pwning me this year.
I desperately want to see Horton.

[bradyreier]

Cloverfield was alright, but not good enough to be on my year-end list.
Agreed, it was pretty good, but I have no desire to watch it again.

[positive hearts]

Agreed, it was pretty good, but I have no desire to watch it again.

Cloverfield was like an ex-girlfriend. It was alright at the time, but I don't really want to see it again.
Demetri Martin (modified)

[airik625]

Wall-e, Iron Man, Cloverfield, Son of Rambow, Forgetting Sarah Marshall
Honorable Mention: Indy 4 I don't care what anybody says, it was not THAT bad, Be Kind Rewind, Harold and Kumar II, Prince Caspian

I really liked Harold and Kumar II as well.

[unwritten]

I really liked Harold and Kumar II as well.

Why God, why? I wanted to walk out of that piece of crap.

[Protested Hero]

1. Wall-E
2. Cloverfield
3. Indiana Jones
4. Iron Man
5. Forgetting Sarah Marshall

[Throwback]

in bruges by far.
I really really need to see that movie.

Off the top of my head I loved Cloverfield, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Iron Man, and that's really all I can think of.

[Machu505]

I haven't seen much this year so...

5. Get Smart
4. Kung Fu Panda
3. Indy 4
2. Iron Man
1. WALL-E

[Adeniz19]

updated my first post

[matt_bergeron]

I've been meaning to check out Funny Games - I need to do that soon.

its awesome. easily in my top 15 of all time.

[AShannon04]

21, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Diary of the Dead, Run Fat Boy Run

21? really?

[WordzandDreamz]

I thinks it funny that Wall*E is either #1 on someone's list or not on their list at all.

[Adeniz19]

I thinks it funny that Wall*E is either #1 on someone's list or not on their list at all.probably because they havent seen it yet

[Jessooker]

Not enough people have seen The Fall.

[aminorthreat55]

To be honest, the only new movie I've seen this year is Shine a Light.

[Machu505]

I thinks it funny that Wall*E is either #1 on someone's list or not on their list at all.

I think this will change once The Dark Knight comes out.

[WordzandDreamz]

I'll change the trend.

5. Wall*E
4. Kung Fu Panda
3. Cloverfield
2. Iron Man
1. Forgetting Sarah Marshall

[Adeniz19]

kung fu panda over wall-e? :uhno:

[Jessooker]

I thinks it funny that Wall*E is either #1 on someone's list or not on their list at all.

that's probably because it just came out and a lot of people haven't seen it yet. :shrug:

[Jared Kaufman]

05. Kung-Fu Panda
04. Iron Man
03. The Visitor
02. The Fall
01. Wall-E

[Jessooker]

05. Kung-Fu Panda
04. Iron Man
03. The Visitor
02. The Fall
01. Wall-E

this makes me so happy.

[Jared Kaufman]

this makes me so happy.
:hug:

[poppa Q]

Funny Games Jess, really?

[Jessooker]

Funny Games Jess, really?

yes.

[Jared Kaufman]

Funny Games Jess, really?
What's wrong with Funny Games?

I didn't think it was amazing, nor was it one of my favorites from this year, but it had its moments and I can see why someone would be a fan.

[poppa Q]

I just thought there was way too little substance and it fell too short of the original. I'm a huge Naomi Watts fan and I was really looking forward to seeing it, but when I finally did I was incredibly disappointed.

[bouncingsouls23]

Cloverfield really ? Wow just wow.

[Jessooker]

I just thought there was way too little substance and it fell too short of the original. I'm a huge Naomi Watts fan and I was really looking forward to seeing it, but when I finally did I was incredibly disappointed.

I liked how there wasn't much to it. It felt real, like I was watching this really happen to a family. Nothing was over the top or far fetched from what could be seen in that situation in reality. Granted, it made me feel like shit the whole movie, but I thought it was well done and the acting was excellent.

[Jared Kaufman]

I liked how there wasn't much to it. It felt real, like I was watching this really happen to a family. Nothing was over the top or far fetched from what could be seen in that situation in reality. Granted, it made me feel like shit the whole movie, but I thought it was well done and the acting was excellent.
Really.

Michael Pitt did a superb job.

[Joe DeAndrea]

21? really?

Yeah, I know it's not good or whatever but I really liked it. :shrug:

[airik625]

Yeah, I know it's not good or whatever but I really liked it. :shrug:

It's enjoyable to say the least. It could possibly be somewhere in my top 10 at the end of the year.

[bradyreier]

Not enough people have seen The Fall.
I promise to watch it if I can find it.

[poppa Q]

I liked how there wasn't much to it. It felt real, like I was watching this really happen to a family. Nothing was over the top or far fetched from what could be seen in that situation in reality. Granted, it made me feel like shit the whole movie, but I thought it was well done and the acting was excellent.Right on. That's why I was asking why it was in you're top five, haha. I agree about the acting, I just don't feel like it's really near top five material for me. It was a fun experience, however.

Really.

Michael Pitt did a superb job.

[Jessooker]

Right on. That's why I was asking why it was in you're top five, haha. I agree about the acting, I just don't feel like it's really near top five material for me. It was a fun experience, however.

honestly, there hasn't been a lot of great movie out this year. also, i haven't been given the chance to see many that i would've liked.

[poppa Q]

True that, I've seen about 15 movies this year that I've deemed 50% or less quality so far. I'm quite excited for the second half of the year though, there are quite a few films that have a lot of potential to please me.

[Andrew Love]

wall e
iron man
kung fu
hulk

[jbaseball44]

5- Iron Man
4- Indy 4
3- Cloverfield
2- Wall-E
1. Funny Games

(haven't seen The Fall yet or In Bruges)

[airik625]

5- Iron Man
4- Indy 4
3- Cloverfield
2- Wall-E
1. Funny Games

(haven't seen The Fall yet or In Bruges)

What is Funny Games? why/how have I not heard of this?

[Jessooker]

What is Funny Games? why/how have I not heard of this?

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[jwelborn]

I just thought there was way too little substance and it fell too short of the original. I'm a huge Naomi Watts fan and I was really looking forward to seeing it, but when I finally did I was incredibly disappointed.

How did it fall short from the original? I can't think of one thing that was even changed.

[AShannon04]

Cloverfield really ? Wow just wow.

I loved Cloverfield. Not to sound like a huge film douchebag, but I don't think a lot of people understood it that well.

[AShannon04]

Yeah, I know it's not good or whatever but I really liked it. :shrug:

Fair enough. I never saw it, and it's your own list. Not trying to judge. :-)

[jbaseball44]

What is Funny Games? why/how have I not heard of this?

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0808279/

It says 07 on imdb but it's 08 for the US (at least i think it is).

It's a movie about these two guys who terrorize this family. It is a remake, almost line for line, of a movie made by the same director in 1997 (that movie was in Austrain i believe). Basically the movie pokes fun at the horror genre and american aduiences reaction to horror movies. I thought it was great.

[AShannon04]

How did it fall short from the original? I can't think of one thing that was even changed.

Haha, I was confused by that post as well. It was literally a shot-for-shot remake.

[jbaseball44]

I just thought there was way too little substance and it fell too short of the original. I'm a huge Naomi Watts fan and I was really looking forward to seeing it, but when I finally did I was incredibly disappointed.

It is almost a line for line remake, so in what way did it not deliever, where the first one did (not trying to attack you, just wondering what you're thoughts are).

[Joe DeAndrea]

Also, this is probably one of my favorites too:

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[jwelborn]

Anyone else agree that The Wackness could potentially be a great movie, and could possibly be on someones top films of 08 list? It hits theaters the 3rd.

[poppa Q]

To be completely honest, the answer to all of your questions lies in itself: it is a completely useless and unnecessary film because of the way it is remade. The remake serves no purpose other than to bring it to American audiences, and it does nothing but lose authenticity in the process.

And I didn't by any means hate Funny Games, I'm just stating my opinion.

[jbaseball44]

To be completely honest, the answer to all of your questions lies in itself: it is a completely useless and unnecessary film because of the way it is remade. The remake serves no purpose other than to bring it to American audiences, and it does nothing but lose authenticity in the process.

And I didn't by any means hate Funny Games, I'm just stating my opinion.

Okay, i can respect the fact that you find the film to be unnecessary. Although i think that if more people saw the movie and understood the ideas expressed by remaking it for American audiences, then it was a good thing.

[garggggh]

9. Definitely, Maybe
8. CJ7
7. Teeth
6. Charlie Bartlett
5. Diary of the Dead
4. Be Kind Rewind
3. 4 Months, 3 Weeks, and 2 Days
2. Kung Fu Panda
1. Iron Man

That's my 2008 list. Need to see Wall-E and Wanted.

[jbaseball44]

9. Definitely, Maybe
8. CJ7
7. Teeth
6. Charlie Bartlett
5. Diary of the Dead
4. Be Kind Rewind
3. 4 Months, 3 Weeks, and 2 Days
2. Kung Fu Panda
1. Iron Man

That's my 2008 list. Need to see Wall-E and Wanted.

i saw teeth the other day. Being a man and watching that movie is tough.

[Jessooker]

My friend is going to make me watch Teeth one day.

[jbaseball44]

My friend is going to make me watch Teeth one day.

It is funny in a weird way i guess. As a guy i didn't really like it.

[Ailite]

I can't decide if I want to watch it or not.

[Jessooker]

It is funny in a weird way i guess. As a guy i didn't really like it.

hmm well he loved it, but he is a weird one.

[FondestMemory]

i liked teeth.

it's a fun movie.

[Maxwell]

isnt it about a chick with teeth in her cooch? instant win if it is.

Im yet to see In Bruges...i really want to, it wasnt advertised a lot over here so my friends didnt wana go watch it when it came out

[poppa Q]

Hahah, Teeth, I can't wait to see that.

[poppa Q]

isnt it about a chick with teeth in her cooch? instant win if it is.

Im yet to see In Bruges...i really want to, it wasnt advertised a lot over here so my friends didnt wana go watch it when it came out

In Bruges really is fantastic...you won't be let down.

[CstSnow]

Not enough people have seen The Fall.

I really really wanted to see this*, but our only small indie type theatre that had it only had it for a couple weeks and it was gone when I tried to go see it. needless to say I was pissed.


*That is if im thinking of the right movie, the poster was very Dali inspired right?

[Jessooker]

I really really wanted to see this*, but our only small indie type theatre that had it only had it for a couple weeks and it was gone when I tried to go see it. needless to say I was pissed.


*That is if im thinking of the right movie, the poster was very Dali inspired right?

yes you could say that.

[musicfiend]

Has anyone heard about The Wackness?

[CstSnow]

Has anyone heard about The Wackness?

Ya saw a preview of it, looks pretty good, maybe not worth all the hype its getting but good none the less. Ben Kingsley looks like he is going to be great in it though.

[Jessooker]

Has anyone heard about The Wackness?

I'll probably catch it on dvd.

[CstSnow]

yes you could say that.

Okay then yeah I really wanted to see that, but it looks like Im going to have to wait for DVD, its by the same guy who did the Cell right?

[bradyreier]

I'll probably catch it on dvd.
Hey, when did you become prestigious?

[Jessooker]

Okay then yeah I really wanted to see that, but it looks like Im going to have to wait for DVD, its by the same guy who did the Cell right?

Yeah, but this is so much better than the cell. lee pace and the little girls chemistry in the film is some of the best i've seen.

Hey, when did you become prestigious?

a few minutes ago haha.

[bradyreier]

Yeah, but this is so much better than the cell. lee pace and the little girls chemistry in the film is some of the best i've seen.



a few minutes ago haha.
Well congratulations. :-)

[Ailite]

Yeah, but this is so much better than the cell. lee pace and the little girls chemistry in the film is some of the best i've seen.



a few minutes ago haha.
welcome to the REAL ap

[a speedo model]

The theaters around here only play trash. Forgetting Sarah Marshall and Iron Man are the only two films i've seen in the theaters this year that i've really enjoyed. I Want Someone To Eat Cheese With, Cassandra's Dream, 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days, Diary of the Dead, and Numb are the films that have hit dvd recently that i've loved.

I've been wanting to see The Visitor and In Bruges is sitting on my table right now.
Numb is so fantastic. Perry really is great in it.

I enjoyed Cassandra's Dream as well.

[Jessooker]

Numb is so fantastic. Perry really is great in it.

I enjoyed Cassandra's Dream as well.

I picked this up but haven't been able to watch it yet.

[FondestMemory]

yeah, i have cassandra's dream waiting for me as well.

i've wanted to see it for so long, and now that i can watch it whenever i want i keep putting it off.

i am excited for it though.

[a speedo model]

I picked this up but haven't been able to watch it yet.
It's really good, I like the way in which it is filmed. One could call it a thriller and yet it doesn't have the look of a usual thriller, if that makes sense. Also, the actors are all perfectly cast. Definitely watch it.

[a speedo model]

I've done the same with In Bruges, I have it on my Netflix list but keep pushing it down. I really want to see it though, seeing as I've heard only good things.

[Jessooker]

I've done the same with In Bruges, I have it on my Netflix list but keep pushing it down. I really want to see it though, seeing as I've heard only good things.

I just watched it yesterday, I loved it.

[a speedo model]

I just watched it yesterday, I loved it.
I really do want to see it, have ever since it was in theatres but it wasn't playing around here sadly.

[WordzandDreamz]

Jess, I want to know your thoughts on Teeth after you watch it. I thought it was wildly entertaining.

[jwelborn]

Numb is so fantastic. Perry really is great in it.

I enjoyed Cassandra's Dream as well.

Im a sucker for anything Woody Allen puts his hands on. and I was really blown away how great Numb was, I really wasn't expecting that great of a performance from Perry.

[jwelborn]

In Bruges is officially going to number 1 on my top 5 films of 08' so far.

[garggggh]

Hm, I heard In Bruges wasn't that good but I have elitist friends. They suck.

Vagina Dentata is pretty amusing. It was one of those...you hold your crotch as you force laughter because of the absurdity movies.

[shinedown114]

1. In Bruges
2. Wall-E
3. Iron Man
4. The Bank Job
5. Charlie Bartlett

I still havnt seen Forgetting Sarah Marshall, so that would probably have made the list, but thats about where it stands for right now.

[a speedo model]

Im a sucker for anything Woody Allen puts his hands on. and I was really blown away how great Numb was, I really wasn't expecting that great of a performance from Perry.
I sadly haven't watched many Woody Allen films, actually. Never been a huge fan, I think I've watched all his worse films, haha. But I did love Cassandra's Dream.

And same, I really was expecting to be let down by it being a big Perry fan but was surprised at how good it was.

[FondestMemory]

writing that post about how i keep putting off watching cassandra's dream motivated me to finally watch it.

i liked it a lot.

in bruges is still far and away my favorite this year though.

[a speedo model]

writing that post about how i keep putting off watching cassandra's dream motivated me to finally watch it.

i liked it a lot.

in bruges is still far and away my favorite this year though.
I'd been planning to see it for a while too, until my brother gave me his debit card, told me to get him ice cream and that I could get myself some movies if I did. Him being lazy continues to pay off, haha.

[FondestMemory]

then have his laziness get in bruges next.

such a fucking great film.

[jwelborn]

I really regret now just renting In Bruges, I wish I would have bought it.

[turncoat93]

(The Dark Knight)
Wanted
Iron Man
Funny Games
Hancock
Cloverfield

but i havent seen that many movies

[notoaststereo]

in no order:

the dark knight
in bruges
forgetting sarah marshal
meet bill
iron man

[xerickx24]

The one movie that sticks out for me is Forgetting Sarah Marshall that is my favorite movie

[bradyreier]

in no order:

the dark knight
in bruges
forgetting sarah marshal
meet bill
iron man
I need to see Meet Bill.

[Jessooker]

I need to see Meet Bill.

i liked it.

[notoaststereo]

I need to see Meet Bill.i enjoyed aaron eckhart quite a bit.

[tait]

i just posted in another thread but seeing as this is the original:

the only two movies i really liked were wall-e and the dark knight. i was satisfied with iron man however.

[tait]

I need to see Meet Bill.
same here

[bradyreier]

My list now would go:
5. In Bruges
4. Iron Man
3. Forgetting Sarah Marshall
2 and 1. The Dark Knight and Wall-E (love both so much - can't really decide which I like more).

[fluke182]

I finally have five movies that I've greatly appreciated this year.

1. Wall-E
2 (tie). The Dark Knight
2 (tie). In Bruges
4. Forgetting Sarah Marshall
5. Kung-Fu Panda

[bradyreier]

i liked it.
Is it out on DVD yet?

[bradyreier]

I finally have five movies that I've greatly appreciated this year.

1. Wall-E
2 (tie). The Dark Knight
2 (tie). In Bruges
4. Forgetting Sarah Marshall
5. Kung-Fu Panda
Haven't seen Kung-Fu Panda yet either, but I think I'd like it. Same with Horton Hears A Who - that did come out this year, right?

[Jessooker]

-The Fall
-The Dark Knight
-Forgetting Sarah Marshall
-In Bruges
-Iron Man

I think...

[Jessooker]

Is it out on DVD yet?

yeah it came out a few weeks ago.

[bradyreier]

-The Fall
-The Dark Knight
-Forgetting Sarah Marshall
-In Bruges
-Iron Man

I think...
I'm upset I haven't seen The Fall, but it's a very hard film to track down.

[Jessooker]

I'm upset I haven't seen The Fall, but it's a very hard film to track down.

dvd september 9th!

[bradyreier]

dvd september 9th!
Remind me when the date gets closer, haha.

[poppa Q]

Meet Bill was real good.

The Counterfeiters was freaking phenomenal; I know it was the '07 Academy Award Winner for best foreign language film, but its official US release was in February...probably the best film I've seen all year.

[garggggh]

Updated 2008 list.

1. The Dark Knight
2. Wall-E
3. Iron Man
4. Vicky Cristina Barcelona
5. 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days

I'm seeing Tropic Thunder tomorrow and Henry Poole on Wednesday. Missed a private screening of Trouble the Water but heard it was good. On my list to see: Tell No One, Live and Become, Elegy, and Frozen River.

[poppa Q]

Updated 2008 list.

1. The Dark Knight
2. Wall-E
3. Iron Man
4. Vicky Cristina Barcelona
5. 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days

I'm seeing Tropic Thunder tomorrow and Henry Poole on Wednesday. Missed a private screening of Trouble the Water but heard it was good. On my list to see: Tell No One, Live and Become, Elegy, and Frozen River.

Really looking forward to that one.

[garggggh]

You'll enjoy it. It's very well shot, the script is pretty witty and Javier and Penelope are great. I'm not a fan of Scarlett but she was alright. Something about her face.

[poppa Q]

Funny, I think her beauty is really hit or miss. Sometimes she's just drop dead gorgeous (often actually), other times she's difficult to look at (The Other Boleyn Girl).

[stayillogical]

My list now would go:
5. In Bruges
4. Iron Man
3. Forgetting Sarah Marshall
2 and 1. The Dark Knight and Wall-E (love both so much - can't really decide which I like more).

Initially, I thought I would have trouble deciding between those top 2, but when I really think about it, I love Wall-E much much more.

[garggggh]

Funny, I think her beauty is really hit or miss. Sometimes she's just drop dead gorgeous (often actually), other times she's difficult to look at (The Other Boleyn Girl).

Didn't see that one but she definitely does not look that good in person.

To add to my 2008 list: My Father, My Lord and Transsiberian (Brad Anderson's new one...The Machinist). I want to see Retrieval too, the Polish one. They're all showing at this independent theater chain in LA.

I've heard mixed reviews about In Bruges but I'll probably see eventually.

[poppa Q]

I wish me indie theater played limited releases when they came out -- I have to wait a few months after their release if they come. I'm looking forward to Transsiberian, looks good. And you should check out In Bruges, it's a fun flick that isn't shallow.

[Jessooker]

Meet Bill was real good.

The Counterfeiters was freaking phenomenal; I know it was the '07 Academy Award Winner for best foreign language film, but its official US release was in February...probably the best film I've seen all year.

i was wondering about this. i'll have to check it out.

[pseudonym28]

1. the dark knight
2. in brudges
3. wall-e
4. the wackness
5. iron man

[fluke182]

Haven't seen Kung-Fu Panda yet either, but I think I'd like it. Same with Horton Hears A Who - that did come out this year, right?
I was amazed about how much I enjoyed it. It was a ton of fun, had incredible fight scenes, and the animation had serious style. It was full of heart and I definitely was immersed with everything that was happening in it.

Plus, it has David Cross and Seth Rogen as a kung-fu crane and praying mantis respectively. How could you not love that?

[doyouhas?]

The Fall
Atonement
Im Not There*
Be Kind Rewind
There Will Be Blood*

*released in 2007 but not available until 2008

[SandManTEND13]

The Dark Knight
Wall-E
Ironman

I only got 3 cause there were good movies but not great!, these were the only 3 decent films that I honestly loved and wanted to see again and again

[domotime2]

1)Cloverfield
2)WALL-E
3)Iron Man
4)Dark Knight
5)Harold and Kumar 2

didnt see "in bruges" although id like toooooo

[elenar011]

in bruges is the best thing to come out of movies in a long time

[Adeniz19]

updated:

1. The Dark Knight
2. Wall-E
3. In Bruges
4. Pineapple Express
5. Prince Caspian

[brandnew21g]

1) the dark knight
2)>
3)>>all coming after summer 08
4)>>
5)>

[jwelborn]

So glad im seeing so much of Forgetting Sarah Marshall on you guys lists.

[FondestMemory]

1. in bruges
2. the signal
3. dark knight
4. young people fucking
5. iron man

[brandnew21g]

So glad im seeing so much of Forgetting Sarah Marshall on you guys lists.

it was a great movie, and probably my fav comedy he's produced. When i personally make a best movie list, i dont include comedies. Maybee thats jsut me, but i usually make a best movie list and year end, then a best comedy list :shrug:

[elenar011]

what is the signal about? i had it at home for a bit but i never got around to watching it

[airik625]

1) The Dark Knight
2) Iron Man
3) Forgetting Sarah Marshall
4) Pineapple Express
5) Cloverfield

I haven't seen Wall-E yet, unfortunately.

[Neo Cassady]

The only 2 decent movies I've seen this year are TDK and Wall-E. Wall-E was better.

[Ailite]

1. The Dark Knight
2. Wall-e
3. Forgetting Sarah Marshall
4. The Fall
5. Iron Man

[TK]

I see so much love for Wall-e, I really need to see that.

[Ailite]

I see so much love for Wall-e, I really need to see that.
Its one of the most fantastic movies I've ever seen. In a fair world both it and the Dark Knight would get Best Picture nominations.

[Bob Payne]

I haven't seen anything great in theaters this year, except The Visitor. Take into consideration the fact that I generally don't enjoy most wide releases like the majority listed in this thread, though. September is when I really amp up my movie-going.

Yes, I know I'm one of those guys.

[TK]

Its one of the most fantastic movies I've ever seen. In a fair world both it and the Dark Knight would get Best Picture nominations.

I just haven't really wanted to see it in theaters:shrug: I've been planning on waiting until my mom rent's it at blockbuster when it comes out on dvd, which she will undoubtedly do.

[poppa Q]

I haven't seen anything great in theaters this year, except The Visitor. Take into consideration the fact that I generally don't enjoy most wide releases like the majority listed in this thread, though. September is when I really amp up my movie-going.

Yes, I know I'm one of those guys.

Rightfully so -- the best ones come out in the fall.

[anamericangod]

1. in bruges
2. the signal
3. dark knight
4. young people fucking
5. iron man

Oh man, I thought The Signal was horrible. Just completely ridiculous. The acting was making me pull my hair out.

[jbaseball44]

1. The Dark Knight
2. In Bruges
3. Funny Games

[Bobby Tucker]

Three Way Tie (I know, it's a bitch-out):

1) Wall-E
1)The Wackness
1)In Bruges
4)The Dark Knight
5)Tropic Thunder
Honorable Mentions: Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Pineapple Express, Indiana Jones, Get Smart

I really need to see Smart People, Transsiberian, and The Fall when I get a chance...

[Drew Beringer]

1. The Dark Knight
2. The Dark Knight
3. The Dark Knight
4. The Dark Knight
5. The Dark Knight

[wewascontenders]

The Dark Knight
Pineapple Express
Forgetting Sarah Marshall
The Happening

only 4 i've seen.

[TJ Wells]

1. Wall-E
2. In Bruges
3. The Dark Knight
4. Vicky Cristina Barcelona
5. Hamlet 2

Note: I count 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days as a 2007 film. If you count it as a 2008 film, it would be my #1.

[stayillogical]

1. Wall-E
2. In Bruges
3. The Dark Knight
4. Vicky Cristina Barcelona
5. Hamlet 2

:highfive:

That's for having Wall-E at the top.

[PDon11]

The Dark Knight
Wall-E
Funny Games
Step Brothers
Tropic Thunder

Honorable Mention:
Pineapple Express
The Wackness
Cloverfield (in a theatre)
Iron Man


still want to see: Blindness, Max Payne, Religulous The Fall, Appaloosa, Miracle at St. Anna, Forgetting Sara Marshall, In Bruges, The Hammer, Burn After Reading, Towelhead, Baghead, Sukiyaki Western Django, Hamlet 2, Hellride, Kabluey, the Foot Fist Way, Snow Angels, Paranoid Park, Choke, 4 Months, 3 Weeks, 2 Days

[bradyreier]

5. Iron Man
4. Forgetting Sarah Marshall
3. Burn After Reading
Tied for 1. The Dark Knight and Wall-E

Honorable Mention:
The Fall
In Bruges
Horton Hears A Who!
Pineapple Express

[Cheshire_Buddha]

5. The Fall
4. In Bruges
3. Cloverfield
2. The Dark Knight
1. Pineapple Express

Honorable Mentions:

Forgetting Sarah Marshall
Burn After Reading
[REC]
Funny Games
Wall-E

[Indoor Living]

5. The Fall
4. In Bruges
3. Cloverfield
2. The Dark Knight
1. Pineapple Express

Honorable Mentions:

Forgetting Sarah Marshall
Burn After Reading
[REC]
Funny Games
Wall-E

as good as they are, dark knight, pineapple express, and burn after reading aren't first half movies. they came out after june.

5. 21
4. Cloverfield
3. Iron Man
2. The Strangers
1. Forgetting Sarah Marshall

[Cheshire_Buddha]

as good as they are, dark knight, pineapple express, and burn after reading aren't first half movies. they came out after june.

5. 21
4. Cloverfield
3. Iron Man
2. The Strangers
1. Forgetting Sarah Marshall

'Top 5 Films of 2008 (So Far)' to me considers any film I've seen up until the date of posting.

[Jessooker]

as good as they are, dark knight, pineapple express, and burn after reading aren't first half movies. they came out after june.


that's not what the thread is about, that's just when the thread was initially created.

[doyouhas?]

Reprise
The Dark Knight
Speed Racer
Forgetting Sarah Marshall
Paranoid Park

[Someone'sCoat]

In no particular order:

The Dark Knight
The Go Getter
In Bruges
Wall-E
Pineapple Express

[Indoor Living]

'Top 5 Films of 2008 (So Far)' to me considers any film I've seen up until the date of posting.


Ha. my bad. misread.

1. The Dark Knight
2. The Dark Knight
3. The Dark Knight
4-15. The Dark Knight.

^^ That's the edited list.

[Jessooker]

1. The Fall
2. The Dark Knight
3. In Bruges
4. Funny Games
5. Forgetting Sarah Marshall

[BJW7191]

these are the movies i saw this year... im not calling them the best, its only me naming movies in the criteria

1. what happens in vegas
2.the strangers
3. pineapple express
4. the mirrors


now in order best to worst
1 pineapple express
2. the strangers
3. what happens...
4. the mirrors (worst movie i have ever seen)

im not a big movie goer

[sweetforever]

1. The Dark Knight
2. Iron Man
3. Forgetting Sarah Marshall


Haven't seen a lot of movies this year :shrug:

[bradyreier]

1. The Fall
2. The Dark Knight
3. In Bruges
4. Funny Games
5. Forgetting Sarah Marshall
I can't believe I haven't seen Funny Games yet. The original is awesome, so I hope I like the remake as well.

[Jessooker]

I can't believe I haven't seen Funny Games yet. The original is awesome, so I hope I like the remake as well.

it's scene for scene, except the cast and in english, obviously. watts and pitt are just so good.

[PDon11]

I can't believe I haven't seen Funny Games yet. The original is awesome, so I hope I like the remake as well.


I definitely prefer the U.S. version except that Ulrich Muhe > Tim Roth.

[bradyreier]

it's scene for scene, except the cast and in english, obviously. watts and pitt are just so good.

I definitely prefer the U.S. version except that Ulrich Muhe > Tim Roth.
Nice, I'm sure I'll love it then, and I adore Naomi. :inlove:

[EchoPark]

In No Particular order.

1.Iron Man
2.The Bank Job
3.Rendition
4.Stop-Loss
5.Funny Games

[clandestinerdc]

1. TDK
2. Forgetting Sarah Marshhall
3. Iron Man
4. Pineapple Express
5. The Incredible Hulk

Honorable mention:
Kung Fu Panda