My Top 5 Favorite Movies of 2008

It’s not quite the end of the year yet, and we still have that mass release of movies that always comes out during Christmas, but I thought I would let you know what my top five favorite movies of 2008 were – so far….

In compiling this list I noticed that not only was it a fairly crappy year for movies but I also have a fairly eclectic taste in films. And of course, I feel like I’m forgetting something.  But, here goes anyway – enjoy!

5. Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day                      

This is a charming, light, fun movie staring Frances McDormand and Amy Adams. Set in 1939 London, the clothes are fantastic, the plot is sweet and fast-moving and you leave happy.  That’s really all it takes for me.

4. James Bond: Quantum of Solace    

Daniel Craig is so hot that I really could care less what the plot of that movie was, what the title meant, or if it was too dark and too serious.  Any of the less-than-nice reviews be damned!  Take your shirt off, Daniel Craig!

3. Mamma Mia!                    

Sure, Pierce Brosnan can not sing.  But who cares!  Mamma Mia the movie is just as much fun as the musical.  Beautiful scenery, fun songs and a somewhat slutty mom character.  Who could ask for more!

2. Batman: The Dark Knight

Look, I am not a fan of clowns.  In fact, I will go so far as to say I hate hate hate them!  But there is no denying Heath Ledger’s performance as the Joker is insanely amazing!  In fact, he got nominated for a Golden Globe today.  Well deserved. 

With an amazing cast (even when hottie-Christian Bale does that weird Batman scratchy voice), action, dark humor, this new Batman series is quite reenergized.

1. Son of Rambow

You probably haven’t heard of this movie but I’m here to tell you that it’s AWESOME!  It’s sort of like a British Little Miss Sunshine; an indy movie that makes you feel good when you’re done watching it.  The story is about two British children (nothing is cuter than a kid with a British accent) who watch the movie Rambo: First Blood and then decide to make their own home movie about Rambo’s son trying to save his kidnapped father.  It’s very well done, funny, sweet and an interesting concept.  Well done!

What was your favorite movie of 2008?  (And what movies did I forget – because it’s really bugging me!)