Top 5 Movies 2011

I really enjoyed doing this blog this year, and if time permits, I'll continue to do it. Mostly that means having time to go see movies with a new baby in the house. Here is my top 5 movies of 2011 that I've seen. I haven't seen some of the Golden Globe nominees. These are the movies that I enjoyed the most and will, probably, own them all at some point. Thanks to everyone that has kept up with my blog. With out further ado...

5. Rise of the planet of the Apes:

I really thought they did a great job on the relaunch of this franchise. I almost always love origin type movies for huge franchises like this.

4. Midnight in Paris:

As many movies as Woody Allen makes, there's bound to be some good ones here and there. I've liked several, but this one could be my favorite.

3. Take Shelter:

The more time I've had to think about Take Shelter, the more I like it. I know a lot of people won't love it, but I do. Can't wait for Mud to come out next year to see what Nichols does next.
2. The Descendants:

Love Alexander Payne movies and this one is just another. He seems to just make movies that seem so true to real life. Loved the way he used Hawaii in this movie, and George Clooney was great.

1. Drive:

Yes, Drive is my favorite movie of the year. Had to be a Ryan Gosling movie. Crazy Stupid Love barely missed my top 5. We already own CSL now. I think Drive was just so well done from the music, photography, acting, and everything in between. I can't wait for it to come out of DVD to watch it again.

That's it, my top 5!!

Roger Ebert's Top Movies of 2011

Roger Ebert, obviously, has a lot more access to movies than we all do, so his list includes some movies that may never even come to Fayetteville, AR except for on DVD.  A couple that he did slip in there that I've seen are Terri and Another Earth.  I like Terri, but I didn't think is was unbelieveable or anything.  I did enjoy Another Earth.  I think that one is worth checking out if you have the time. 

Peter Travers Top Movies of 2011

Peter Travers agrees with me!!  He put Drive as his favorite movie.  They both have The Artist in there top 10, so I guess I'm going to have to suffer through this silent movie.  That's right folks a silent movie could win all the Oscars this year just because it took such a big risk.  It is supposedly really well done.  I guess we'll see....