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By: Dukemich

So I guess I’ve seen 35 movies that came out in 2009. These are just the movies I have seen. If you’re upset that something isn’t on the list I probably didn’t see it. Some have pictures under them but some don’t. Why? I don’t know I just didn’t feel like it.

Movies I Enjoyed not in the Top 10

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen- This movie was terrible but it was so entertaining. I would put it in the Top 10 but it was just so bad that it doesn’t deserve it.

State of Play- This movie was well put together with solid performances from Russel Crowe, Ben Affleck, Helen Mirren, and Rachel Mcadams. The movie twists and turns until the end. It’s rocking an 84% at Rotten Tomatoes.

Wolverine: X-Men Origins- This movie was also very entertaining but apparently it doesn’t follow the comic book at all. Still it’s great.

Angels and Demons- This is much better than its predecessor, The Da Vinci Code. It’s very entertaining and non-stop. It keeps you guessing until the end.

I Love You, Man- Funny movie. Very enjoyable.

Observe and Report- Surprisingly a very funny movie. Seemed like it would be like Paul Blart but rated R. It was really funny with plenty of laugh out loud moments.

The Twilight Saga: New Moon- Terrible story but much better than the first film. Very entertaining. I shouldn’t like this movie but I do. I have faith in you Mike Newton.

Fanboys- Funny movie that’s put together pretty well. People who aren’t fans of Star Wars made not find it funny. It has Kristen Bell as well.

The Taking of Pelham 123- This wasn’t that great of a movie but it was still enjoyable. I like Denzel. Who doesn’t?

Public Enemies- “You know I usually don’t say this about a movie but it was flawless.” Jason Tugend said this about the movie. It wasn’t that good. Still it was pretty good and definitely enjoyable. You can’t go wrong with Christian Bale and Johnny Depp in the same movie.

Zombieland- This was a surprisingly good movie. It was really funny. Woody Harrelson plays a great part as does Jesse Eisenberg(He’s only in movies that end in land).

Law Abiding Citizen- This wasn’t a great movie but it was an interesting movie. It keeps you on the edge of your seat.

Ninja Assassin- The movie itself was horrible but it was so awesome.

Paranormal Activity- I hate horror movies but this was well done. It freaked me out so I don’t think I enjoyed it. I in fact wish I never saw it because I had to go to work the next day with two hours of sleep. I was literally pushing my seat back to get farther away from the screen. It was terrifying in my opinion and many of the people I’ve talked to think so too. However, some thought it was lame.

Adventureland- When I first saw this movie, I didn’t really like it but my sister did. So she watched it again with her friend the next day so I watched it again. I liked it better that time and since then the movie has grown on me. It’s not great but it’s still enjoyable and well done. Did I mention…?

Moving on

Movies that were OK

9- It had potential but never really got off the ground. It was weird. However, it had good parts and interesting ideas.

The Soloist- Before seeing it I heard it was an excellent movies. It wasn’t that great. Robert Downey Jr. puts up another great performance as well as Jamie Foxx. It was an interesting story that was delivered weakly. I still cried though because the relationship between RDJ and Jamie Foxx is great. 

Movies that were not so good

2012- One of the worst movies I’ve ever seen in my life and definitely the worst movie I saw this year. People left the theatre before it was over. The best part was when somebody farted rows above us.

My Bloody Valentinein 3D- The only reason this movie made any money was because it was in 3D. Good decision on their part.

Knowing- This movie sucked. Roger Ebert gave this four stars. That’s all the preview said because it had nothing else to go on. It was a bad movie that could not be saved by Nicholas Cage’s horrible acting.

Terminator: Salvation- I’d say this is probably the best of the worst but this was so disappointing. Nothing happened. It was weak. They just tried to throw in every memorable line from the other movies and of course ARNOLD.

The Cake Eaters- Don’t worry about it. It was bad. The only thing it had going for it was a great performance by Kristen Stewart. If you’ve ever wondered if Dukemich was a loser, the answer is yes.

Gamer- This movie was weird. I hated it but at least it had Gerard Butler being a badass. I apoligize to my friends for wanting to see this.

The Informant!- Matt Damon had a great performance in the movie but it just became redundant for the last half hour. Frankly, it just wasn’t that funny. I don’t remember laughing out loud once.

The Men Who Stare at Goats- When discussing the worst movies of the year, The Men Who Stare at Goats has to be in the running. The cast was stacked but it wasn’t very funny. It was really weird and I wasn’t sure what they were going for unless they really wanted to fail.

The Top 10

#10 Sherlock Holmes- Excellent acting by Robert Downey Jr. Great chemistry between Jude Law and RDJ. Had an interesting plot that maybe was a little farfetched but hey it’s Sherlock Holmes. It was a very entertaining movie. I don’t know how close it stayed to the real Sherlock Holmes but from what I’ve seen it was accurate enough. He lived at 221B, which is why they showed it twice during the movie for no apparent reason other than to please true fans. He was known for his ability to think quickly and pull things out of his head like it was nothing(obviously he’s Sherlock Holmes). He also didn’t respect his body. All are portrayed in the film very well.

#9 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince- I didn’t read any of the books because I don’t enjoy reading but I thought the movie was well done. It had a great blend of humor to counteract the darkness. It’s probably my favorite of the series but I don’t feel like I really know enough to talk about it. I haven’t read the books and I’m told the books are better. I am reading The Deathly Hallows though. Anyway, it was a solid movie. You could tell Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint  have played the same role for years. They just keep getting better and better. Alan Rickman is the man.

#8 Invictus- You can’t go wrong with Matt Damon, Morgan Freeman, and Clint Eastwood. The movie was excellent and I’m really disappointed nobody is seeing this movie. Sam walked out on it. How do you pay $8.75 for a movie and then walk out? Anyway the casting was excellent. When I say excellent I mean right on. Morgan Freeman is the closest you can get to Nelson Mandela. I’m told Matt Damon doesn’t look like the character he played. Apparently the player was much taller but Damon is a convincing rugby player. However, the story itself is what made that movie. I still don’t understand rugby.

#7 Taken- LIAM NEESON!!!! Our intramural basketball team is known as the Liam Neeson’s. That’s because we saw this movie before we came up with the team name. This is one of those movies where you just want to keep rewinding to see what just happened. Liam Neeson is 57-years-old and he was beating people up as if he were 27. He obviously had a great performance. Famke Janssen plays the same role in every movie, the repulsive woman. Whether she’s the phoenix, Lenore, or the crazy chick from Goldeneye you don’t want to be around her. She plays that part really well. LIAM NEESON!!!!!!

#6 The Hangover- The Hangover is one of the funniest movies I’ve ever seen. Not only was it funny but it was also put together very nicely. The fact that it was a mystery added to the movie. Where’s Doug? That just made it even more entertaining. It’s really non-stop laughter. I’ve seen it three times and I’ve laughed just as hard every time. It was in theatres for a ridiculous amount of time but ssjrem can tell you all about that. The acting was great and the character choices were perfect. One of the greatest comedies ever.

#5 Star Trek- Wow, what a movie. I really thought this movie would fail especially with Eric Bana playing the main villain but he actually did a nice job. It’s rocking a 94% at Rotten Tomatoes. You don’t have to be a fan of Star Trek to like it yet it still pleases the hardcore fans. Great casting choices except for Harold from Harold and Kumar. That’s just tough to get passed but if you can he does actually do a nice job. Before this movie the best Star Trek movie was First Contact. This surpassed First Contact by so much. It truly saved the Star Trek franchise.

#4 Avatar- Go see it in 3D. Truly experience Pandora. The movie was excellent. It’s a good thing Sam Worthington got into something other than Terminator: Salvation. Talk about being truly taken out of reality. That’s what really did it for me. It was visiually striking. The plot wasn’t as strong but it wasn’t bad at all. I really liked the plot. Learning the traditions of the tribe was very interesting. The audience learned with Jake Sully. It was great to learn how the tribe became one with nature. In fact I have my hair connected to my laptop as I’m typing this post. I want one of those birds. I felt the two and a half hour runtime but I didn’t really care. The movie(especially the end) was truly epic.

#3 District 9- I had to see this movie twice. It was so shocking the first time I saw it that I couldn’t even form an opinion. The movie was shocking, funny, action-packed, disgusting, and disturbing. It was excellent. It also served as a metaphor for what is happening in Johannesburg. It was very well put together and the shock value was extraordinary. I never left a movie theatre feeling that way. The actor who played Wikus did an excellent job. My favorite part of the movie was the display of the power of the alien weaponry. Man that was awesome. Definitely see it just be prepared for a movie like no other.

#2 Inglourious Basterds- I bounced back and forth on which movie should be #2. In the end, it had to be Inglourious Basterds. Quentin Tarantino made yet another great movie. Surprisingly this movie had coherence. It moved from beginning to end. I love the way he keeps building the tension with long dialogue. I love how he has two plots that meet at the end. “The Bear Jew” is the best character. Brad Pitt does a great job as Aldo Raine. The actor who plays the “Jew Hunter” does a great job(that’s a bingo!!!). Tarantino also put two great looking women in the film. However, if you want to win me over with a movie just stick Samuel L. Jackson in it. He only narrates for two parts but it’s great. Also, Tarantino’s best films are Pulp Fiction, Kill Bill Vol. 1 and 2, and Inglourious Basterds. All have Samuel L. Jackson. The killing of Nazis is awesome and graphic. The end is insane. Why isn’t this number one? Well…

#1 Watchmen- Watchmen is one of the greatest movies I’ve ever seen so of course it tops the list. Rorshach is one of the greatest characters of all-time. Every line he says is quotable. It’s a great story that forces you to think. It has great action scenes and an ending that will make you think about it after you leave the theatre. The movie was almost three hours long. The director’s cut is three hours long but it doesn’t feel like it at all. I got so engrossed in that movie that the time flew by. It didn’t feel like three hours at all. The movie had excellent character development. You knew all the heroes. The action sequences were sometimes very graphic, which was awesome(I expect nothing less from Zach Snyder who also directed 300). It had plenty of those ooohhhhhh!!!! moments. It’s a great story that is not as difficult to follow as people say it is. It’s not like any movie I’ve seen before. The graphic novel pretty much did it all for the movie but I like the movie better. If you have the time, read the graphic novel and watch the movie.

I’d like to hear your opinions on this.

Speaking of Quentin Tarantino Kill Bill Vol. 3 is coming out in 2014 according to the Internet Movie Database.

See ya.