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Here we go. My 10 Favorite Films of 2008. Based solely on enjoyment.

10.       Burn After Reading

   Filled with interesting characters, a great premise, and a very unexpected twist. J.K. Simmons stood out for me in a very deep ensemble cast. 

9.         Tropic Thunder

   I thought this movie was one of the funniest I’ve seen in awhile and it stood out in a year full of comedies.

8.         Snow Angels

   Heart breaking film with some of the best acting I saw all year.

7.         Son of Rambow

   Very original and funny. A great look into a child’s fantasy world.

6.         Zack and Miri Make A Porno

    I laughed so hard I think I pissed off people sitting around me in the theater. I’m an unashamed Kevin Smith fanboy and this delivered on a lot of levels for me.

5.         Iron Man

   One of the best comic book movies I’ve ever seen and I’ve seen almost all of them.

4.         The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

    This movie feels so different from anything else I’ve seen in awhile. It’s one that will stick around in my mind for the years to come.

3.         Ghost Town

   This could have been a very ordinary film if not for Ricky Gervais. I thought it was the most charming and humorous film I saw last year. While it wasn’t as laugh out loud funny as Tropic Thunder or Zack and Miri, it felt a more complete film than the other two.

2.         In Bruges

   In the world of dark comedies, this is one of my favorites. In Bruges uses the titular city to it’s full potential.

1.         The Dark Knight

  I know, I know. Very original. But sometimes the masses are right. I enjoyed it all; the acting, the action, the story, Nolan’s directing, and overall the mood and pace of the film.

Honorable Mentions: Quantum of Solace, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Where In The World Is Osama Bin Laden?, Traitor, Step Brothers, The Bank Job

What are some of your favorite films of 2008?