Well, another year at the movies has come to an end. Hollywood's 2011 slate brought us some hits (Captain America, Midnight in Paris, Super 8), some misses ( The Conspirator, Cowboys & Aliens, The Rum Diary) and a few welcome surprises ( The Artist, Rango, Rise of the Planet of the Apes).
As it turned out, we didn't have to wait until December for worthwhile films to appear; they thankfully arrived steadily throughout the year and made braving the local theater a relatively enjoyable experience. Below are my picks for the five best of 2011.
1. The Artist
2.The Descendants
3. Win Win
4. Midnight in Paris
5. Hugo
Honorable Mentions: Drive, Moneyball, Rango, Rise of the Planet of the Apes, Puss in Boots, War Horse and Warrior.
Thanks for visiting the site this year. I hope you enjoyed at least some the of the essays and reviews. I certainly enjoyed bringing them to you. Happy New Year!
