Oscar Week Part 2: The Top 10 of 2010 Oscar Time Edition

The Top 10 of 2010 Refined Oscar Edition

Commentary by Frederick Cholowski

    2 months ago I released my top 10 of 2010; as I look back on that list it feels very incomplete to me, so I have decided to go back and refine the list for Oscar time. Again as I am not a paid critic I have not seen all the films of 2010 (although more than when I wrote my last list) so this list will still technically be incomplete. Without further due here is my refined top 10 of 2010.

    

    10. Scott Pilgrim vs. the World

        After further review S.P.V.T.W. was the only film from 10-8 to stay on my list. Why? Because it was fun and cool and crazy and awesome. Nuff said.

 

 

    9. Winter's Bone

        This is a movie that I recently watched and really liked. It is one of those thrillers that does not rely on action scenes or giant twists, but instead on the characters. A fantastic performance by Jennifer Lawrence helps too along with a strong supporting cast. Winter's bone is a really cool film that you should check out if you haven't.

 

 

    8. The Girl who Played with Fire and The Girl who Kicked the Hornet's nest.

        What, two movies in one spot? For me the last two films in the Millennium trilogy are better watched together. They may be weaker than the fantastic first film but they are still solid thrillers and well worth at least a rent.

 

    7. Toy Story 3

        You've got a good threequal; you've got a good threequal. Toy Story 3 could possibly be the greatest third movie in a franchise. It was funny, charming and very emotional. Toy Story 3 is a fun motion picture that stands up as one of the best animated pictures.

 

    6. True Grit

        I always go backwards when I'm backing up! I was skeptical going into this remake of the classic, but if anyone could do it the Coens could. They did a wonderful job though and made a fun remake that trumps the original.

 

    5. The Social Network

        Man. This movie is all you want a drama to be. It has good writing, good acting and a good plot. The problem, well I put the next films ahead because they were more original and or in some cases slightly better.

 

    4. Inception

        I loved Inception. Nolan crafts a semi original idea and makes it awesome with cool effects and a plot that keeps you guessing. The heavy score helps too with giant base noises fit the mood where they fit. Overall Inception is just awesome.

 

    3. Black Swan

        When I get to reviewing this messed up movie I will attempt to describe how it screws with your mind. For now excuse me well I go back into recovery from this movie.

 

    2. The King's Speech

        For the first time in a while my favorite English speaking movie of the year could actually win an Oscar. The film is just old fashion film making at its finest with great writing, acting and general lovability. The King's Speech is fantastic and is my favorite non foreign film of the year.

 

1. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
   

   
    

   I could not take this out of the number 1 spot; I could not. This is a fantastic thriller in all aspects and far and away the best film of the year. Great performances, writing, plot, and the most fantastic female character to hit the screen (or in literature for that matter, you know the books). I love this movie and am scared for the upcoming American remake.