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	Slick	I'm just stoked to see HELLBOY II in there. I still have to see MILK. Must go see it!   Posted by Slick on Saturday, December 13, 2008 - 7:59 PM [Reply to this]

	Matthew Matthew Gallagher	I'm ashamed to admit, i've only seen 7 of those :S   Posted by Matthew on Saturday, December 13, 2008 - 8:01 PM [Reply to this]

	Bethany-rose Bethany-rose Clarke	i havent seen it yet... batman films arent my thing i only really liked batman forever and the cartoons...   Posted by Bethany-rose on Saturday, December 13, 2008 - 8:01 PM [Reply to this]

	Dan Dan B	Thing is, even though it 'is' a Batman film...it's more than that. I recommend Batman Begins to see where it's at...:)   Posted by Dan on Sunday, December 14, 2008 - 11:06 PM [Reply to this]

	Sean Sean McCarney	You..ve seen gran torino? already? cool.   Posted by Sean on Saturday, December 13, 2008 - 8:01 PM [Reply to this]

	John Chadwick - ☥ John Chadwick	I wish I got to see as many films as you do, but Wanted would definitely be on any list I was compiling.   Posted by John Chadwick - ☥ on Saturday, December 13, 2008 - 8:02 PM [Reply to this]

	Michael Allred Michael Allred	"Iron Man" higher than "The Dark Knight"? Admit it, you're kissing up to Marvel 'cuz of "Ant Man" aren't you? :P   Posted by Michael Allred on Saturday, December 13, 2008 - 8:02 PM [Reply to this]

	Edgar Wright edgar wright	No. IRON MAN was my superhero film of 2008. If only for the superb final scene and final line*. If I was sucking up I would have put INCREDIBLE HULK in there too. (*I'm ignoring the Nick Fury bit)   Posted by Edgar Wright on Saturday, December 13, 2008 - 8:11 PM [Reply to this]

	Paul Davis Paul Davis	Personally I rate both IRON MAN and THE INCREDIBLE HULK over THE DARK KNIGHT. They delivered. THE DARK KNIGHT, IMO, is an extremely boring and drawn out movie with a few cool set pieces in it. Completley lost interest by the third act. SON OF RAMBOW and WALL-E were wonderful movies. My horror pick of 08 for HORRORHOUND magazine went to EL ORFANATO. That was a creepy picture. Only 20 more movies on that list for me to see. Been a busy ol' year.   Posted by Paul Davis on Monday, December 15, 2008 - 10:56 AM [Reply to this]

	Paul Davis Paul Davis	Personally I rate both IRON MAN and THE INCREDIBLE HULK over THE DARK KNIGHT. They delivered. THE DARK KNIGHT, IMO, is an extremely boring and drawn out movie with a few cool set pieces in it. Completley lost interest by the third act. SON OF RAMBOW and WALL-E were wonderful movies. My horror pick of 08 for HORRORHOUND magazine went to EL ORFANATO. That was a creepy picture. Only 20 more movies on that list for me to see. Been a busy ol' year.   Posted by Paul Davis on Monday, December 15, 2008 - 10:55 AM [Reply to this]

	devin	I think you should make a "worst of 2008" list. I'd be interested to know what you thought of Indiana Jones and Plastic Skull.   Posted by devin on Sunday, December 14, 2008 - 8:12 AM [Reply to this]

	JAMAL Jamal Alexander	So far, out of the superhero movies of 2008, I'd also have to go with Iron Man. I think Robert was perfect, and it really makes you think about how aweful it is in some places and how unfortunate it is that we don't have an Iron Man in real life to save us from corrupt polititions and terrorists. I was also very suprised by The Incredible Hulk. I wasn't sure about Norton, but he's one of my favourite actors, and he did fine job. I HATED the dark knight (won't even give it capital letters). I think Christopher Nolan is driving the franchise into the ground by trying twist around characters and making them something they are not. I am very excited about The Spirit and The Watchmen. However, I love Samuel L. Jackson, but "The Octopus" is not suppose to show his face!!! As for the next X-men movie, I don't really think we need to be spending millions of dollars on a spin off that's just about Wolverine. I think that X2 had enough of Wolverine's story in it to satisfy me. What do you think???   Posted by JAMAL on Saturday, December 13, 2008 - 9:32 PM [Reply to this]

	La Julie Julie Cantrell	I am so with you on Iron Man. I loved The Dark Knight, but I couldn't get enough of Iron Man this summer (I saw it an obscene amount of times in the theater). Plus, it inspired me to pick up a comic book for the first time in my life. The tone and the characters are in totally different spectrums. They both have their strengths and weaknesses and ultimately, I think they're both brilliant in their own right. Just because Iron Man is a lighter film, does not make it a lesser film.   Posted by La Julie on Saturday, December 13, 2008 - 8:44 PM [Reply to this]

	SuperGeek (tm) Glenn J	I notice that the Dark Knight backlash has started, though. All of a sudden people don't seem to like it. Iron Man's a good film, but it's not worthy of a top ten spot, imho.   Posted by SuperGeek (tm) on Sunday, December 14, 2008 - 12:27 AM [Reply to this]

	La Julie Julie Cantrell	I think anytime something is wildly popular, there's always risk for backlash. It's unfortunate, but honestly, those dishing it out are the ones who lose out. As long as you enjoy it, then screw everybody else. ;) As for Iron Man, I stand by my opinion that lighter doesn't mean less. It's that kind of thinking that keeps comedies from getting Academy Awards. Does that mean it was perfect? No. It had a weak third act, something that Jon Favreau is well aware of going into the sequel. But it was still my favorite movie this year. It still kept me coming back to the theater multiple times. It made me want to explore the character beyond the film. It opened my eyes to a whole new world. I actually don't like comparing the two because when you get past the surface, they're vastly different films. But if you really want to compare them, it would be better to compare Iron Man to Batman Begins as they're both origin stories. To really see how Iron Man is going to stand up to The Dark Knight, it's better to wait until their second outing.   Posted by La Julie on Sunday, December 14, 2008 - 2:17 AM [Reply to this]

	SuperGeek (tm) Glenn J	It always amazes me how people get so angry about comedies not being Oscar-recognised. Or indeed, any other genre, like action. These types of movies always make more money at the box office than most Oscar-nominated movies, so really, who cares about a gold statue that says that a bunch of old people liked a particular movie?   Posted by SuperGeek (tm) on Sunday, December 14, 2008 - 10:40 AM [Reply to this]

	La Julie Julie Cantrell	It's more about principle than anything. Awards season it supposed to be about celebrating the best in film for the year and a lot of really fantastic movies get overlooked because they don't fit a particular mold. It ultimately has no affect on my enjoyment of said movies, so as an audience member, it matters very little to me. But the fan in me wouldn't mind seeing my favorite filmmakers get a pat on the back for doing quality work regardless of genre.   Posted by La Julie on Monday, December 15, 2008 - 7:00 PM [Reply to this]

	SuperGeek (tm) Glenn J	"It's more about principle than anything. Awards season it supposed to be about celebrating the best in film for the year and a lot of really fantastic movies get overlooked because they don't fit a particular mold." It used to be, it's true. Now it's just a chance for a bunch of people to look down their noses at others, because they happen to make movies that people might actually enjoy just for the hell of it, rather than making a movie that's 'worthy'. Whatever that is.   Posted by SuperGeek (tm) on Monday, December 15, 2008 - 8:57 PM [Reply to this]

	Sarah(AC)	I liked Iron Man better than Dark Knight too. I really enjoyed both films, but I think I enjoyed Iron Man more. I don't really understand why this is supposedly such a controversial thing to say???   Posted by Sarah(AC) on Sunday, December 14, 2008 - 3:06 AM [Reply to this]

	Leetal L Platt	Uh, Let the Right One in YES. Slumdog Millionaire YES.   Posted by Leetal on Saturday, December 13, 2008 - 8:04 PM [Reply to this]

	Mediocre Talent Inc.	Whatever you do AVOID Funny Games. Slumdog millionaire was amazing though. Did you get a chance to see Choke?   Posted by Mediocre Talent Inc. on Saturday, December 13, 2008 - 8:05 PM [Reply to this]

	Edgar Wright edgar wright	I have FUNNY GAMES on DVD. I think the original is incredible and can't wait to see. The fact that it had such wildly polarized reviews makes me want to see it even more.   Posted by Edgar Wright on Saturday, December 13, 2008 - 8:13 PM [Reply to this]

	Michelle.	Yeah, I really liked FUNNY GAMES, actually...even if it pissed me off and made me very uncomfortable many times. I somehow get the feeling that was the point, though.   Posted by Michelle. on Sunday, December 14, 2008 - 3:10 AM [Reply to this]

	Jessica Faith	Oh no, you must see FUNNY GAMES Edgar!!! (I haven't seen the original, so there is no bases for comparison.) I very much Enjoyed it though...in the this-is-disturbing-why-do-I-find-it-hilarious kind of way. lol I would really LOVE to hear you take on it!!! Love and Faith jessica   Posted by Jessica Faith on Saturday, December 13, 2008 - 9:33 PM [Reply to this]

	victor victor busker	agreed... funny games remake is amazing. watts is a beauty.   Posted by victor on Sunday, December 14, 2008 - 12:08 PM [Reply to this]

	HAL	Do you, can I borrow it?   Posted by HAL on Saturday, December 13, 2008 - 8:52 PM [Reply to this]

	Pete Townsend Matt Holland	From what I've read, it's EXACTLY like the original, shot for shot. The only difference being the actors. So you'd probably have a similar level of enjoyment. Also, was Let the Right One In REALLY that good? I saw the trailer and it looked like the best vampire movie since Near Dark. Twilight can go eat a dick...or sparkle. Whatever those vampires enjoy more in that "movie".   Posted by Pete Townsend on Saturday, December 13, 2008 - 8:26 PM [Reply to this]

	Mediocre Talent Inc.	I may give the original a shot but the remake was horrible. I love one shots but when the camera sits in the same place for 5 to 10 minutes straight where nothing is happening it just comes off as lazyness. I never got why the same director did the same film anyway. I'd love to hear your thoughts on it after you watch it.   Posted by Mediocre Talent Inc. on Saturday, December 13, 2008 - 8:22 PM [Reply to this]

	bexican.	so nice to see the last two on here.   Posted by bexican. on Saturday, December 13, 2008 - 8:07 PM [Reply to this]

	Matthew Matthew Gallagher	A few I would add to that list would be... Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull The Happening Hunger Wanted The Mist (just about, it was aaaaallright)   Posted by Matthew on Saturday, December 13, 2008 - 8:16 PM [Reply to this]

	Dan Dan B	I know...entitled to opinions and all but.....seriously?! Hunger, yes. But the rest? Painful.   Posted by Dan on Sunday, December 14, 2008 - 11:04 PM [Reply to this]

	Radio Caroline	Ouch. That list hurts me.   Posted by Radio Caroline on Saturday, December 13, 2008 - 8:59 PM [Reply to this]

	Edgar Wright edgar wright	HUNGER is on there. THE MIST was 2007 when I saw it. That was in my top 10 last year. THE HAPPENING - nooooooooooooo - bumped by THE RUINS.   Posted by Edgar Wright on Saturday, December 13, 2008 - 8:18 PM [Reply to this]

	Heather Lynn	Wow thats awesome that you liked the ruins. i thought it was amazing! :) Iron Man is fucking awesome, but The Dark Knight is more my thing I guess. *note the Joker* Heath Ledger sold that movie entirely for me, and his performance was top notch. I haven't seen "Let The Right one In". Is it really THAT good to be number one on your list? :P   Posted by Heather Lynn on Sunday, December 14, 2008 - 1:28 AM [Reply to this]

	Matthew Matthew Gallagher	Ah so it is! The Ruins eh? I'll have to look it up, never heard of it.   Posted by Matthew on Saturday, December 13, 2008 - 8:23 PM [Reply to this]

	Evan	Enjoy The Wrestler. Best film of the year.   Posted by Evan on Saturday, December 13, 2008 - 8:18 PM [Reply to this]

	Sean Sean McCarney	I really enjoyed Iron Man and yet,Have had no desire to watch it since. The Dark Knight however..I could watch until my eyes rot out. And i'm beginning to think i'm the only one who actually LIKES christian bales batman voice.   Posted by Sean on Saturday, December 13, 2008 - 8:23 PM [Reply to this]

	Evan	Also, I'd put Benjamin Button up higher. I thought it was fantastic. Let the Right One In was a little disappointing for me, sadly.   Posted by Evan on Saturday, December 13, 2008 - 8:21 PM [Reply to this]

	Edgar Wright edgar wright	Yeah - I liked BENJAMIN BUTTON. I'm planning on going to see it again - as it's an amazing film to wallow in. So I may well go up. I know it looks insane to put it under RAMBO! But hell, RAMBO was 80 minutes long - you can't knock that.   Posted by Edgar Wright on Saturday, December 13, 2008 - 8:25 PM [Reply to this]

	Anni	Ah... Let The Right One In. That film is a REAL vampire lovestory. I saw it by chance at the Wellington Film Festival, and I definitely recommend it to anyone.   Posted by Anni on Saturday, December 13, 2008 - 8:25 PM [Reply to this]

	Ash [TPFR] Ash Prior	I have to say, I'm not a huuuuuge fan of Seth Rogen, as much as I want to be, so I'm glad Pineapple Express and Zack And Miri... aren't too high up on the list. Also I agree with Tropic Thunder and Hellboy II and Happy Go Lucky, but maybe would have put Kung Fu Panda a bit lower and Son of Rambow a bit higher. And I really, really REALLY want to see Burn After Reading. I don't know why I didn't go and see it when it first came out. Also, no HTLFAAP? I thought that was pretty good!   Posted by Ash [TPFR] on Saturday, December 13, 2008 - 8:26 PM [Reply to this]

	U5H	I'm glad to see Burn After Reading up there, i thought it was an absoloute blast.   Posted by U5H on Saturday, December 13, 2008 - 8:27 PM [Reply to this]

	Sean Sean McCarney	"But hell, RAMBO was 80 minutes long - you can't knock that." I think that included the end credits didn't it? I couldn't believe how short it was. My only problem with it was the watered down pg violence! kidding. ;p   Posted by Sean on Saturday, December 13, 2008 - 8:34 PM [Reply to this]

	iMac-Hunt	My favourite film of the year was Step Brothers, sad but true!   Posted by iMac-Hunt on Saturday, December 13, 2008 - 8:31 PM [Reply to this]

	Matthew Stedman	Let the Right One in was one of my favorites this year too. My favorite of the year so far was In Bruges. Did you not like it or not see it? Or did you see that in 2007? Still haven't seen a lot of the movies on your list. Hunger looks good, I hadn't heard of that one.   Posted by Matthew Stedman on Saturday, December 13, 2008 - 8:32 PM [Reply to this]

	CARPATHIAN PUNCH FACTORY Bob Bob	Edgar...great list...and the fact that you didnt put TDK at numero uno is proof that you have well thought out taste...not immediatly jumping to BEST THING EVER...well done sir, and I am very happy to know that me and my buddies are not the only ones who enjoy WarZone a hell of alot for what it was...people think every movie needs to be the same these days, its so boring, and every movie of course needs to be serious and devoid of silly, campy, cheesy, funny, tones and themes....THE DARK KNIGHT IS JESUS...(SARCASM!) and in order to suck up to you in the proper way, I would say that Hot Fuzz was way better, more inventive, and well shot then TDK in my opinion...but thats me and I'm probably lonley on that island. Niether of your films had anything CLOSE TO, IN THE SAME GALAXY OF, the amount of CRAP that was that boat/civillian/bomb scene in TDK, and yet Hot Fuzz cant even get a VERY MUCH DESERVED editing nod from the academy, while TDK is going to get best picture...what? it was good, that's it, everyone needs to calm down.   Posted by CARPATHIAN PUNCH FACTORY on Saturday, December 13, 2008 - 8:34 PM [Reply to this]

	justin	A great list. Still got quite a bit of those to see, and sadly, given the nature of film releases, will probably have to wait until dvd releases to see some of them, particularly Let The Right One In.   Posted by justin on Saturday, December 13, 2008 - 8:35 PM [Reply to this]

	Sean Sean McCarney	Edgar Is Gran Torino badass Clint? as the trailer suggests or thoughtful oscar winning clint? ;p   Posted by Sean on Saturday, December 13, 2008 - 8:42 PM [Reply to this]

	Edgar Wright edgar wright	Very much both!   Posted by Edgar Wright on Sunday, December 14, 2008 - 1:12 AM [Reply to this]

	Mighty Like A Rose	Have you seen Waltz With Bashir, yet?? It's OMG incredible............   Posted by Mighty Like A Rose on Saturday, December 13, 2008 - 8:41 PM [Reply to this]

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