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	Austin	I highly agree with the recent wave of great foreign horror. Inside, Frontier(s), and Them were a few of my favorites from the past year.   Posted by Austin on Sunday, December 14, 2008 - 1:48 AM [Reply to this]

	Mu	mmhh.. but in bruges and be kind rewind deserve for me... ok..i'll stop to be the argumentative black sheep..:P   Posted by Mu on Sunday, December 14, 2008 - 1:57 AM [Reply to this]

	Edgar Wright edgar wright	I did say it was My Top 30, not 'the' Top 30.   Posted by Edgar Wright on Sunday, December 14, 2008 - 2:11 AM [Reply to this]

	Mu	right Mr.Wright I'm agree about this:D   Posted by Mu on Sunday, December 14, 2008 - 2:20 AM [Reply to this]

	Moony o_O	Get Smart was really funny   Posted by Moony o_O on Sunday, December 14, 2008 - 3:01 AM [Reply to this]

	gorem2k	I've only seen about 10 movies from 2008... and am glad they all figure in your top 30! Nothing wrong to say about your picks. Your RIKI-OH award to Rambo shutted down my own arguments...   Posted by gorem2k on Sunday, December 14, 2008 - 3:07 AM [Reply to this]

	Sarah(AC)	I like your Current Listening Edgar. I think I'd put that song in my Top 30 for the year if I did one. - And yeah The Dark Knight was a great film, but I liked Iron Man better. And I think I liked "Burn After Reading" better than both of them to be honest. - We all have our own tastes.   Posted by Sarah(AC) on Sunday, December 14, 2008 - 3:22 AM [Reply to this]

	oli	My friend tricked me into seeing REC. While I screamed like a baby throughout the last half of it, it was totally worth it. And all these lists you keep posting is going to keep me entertained throughout the holidays so keep posting them Edward!   Posted by oli on Sunday, December 14, 2008 - 3:44 AM [Reply to this]

	Neil	Dear Edger, you are the coolest famous person ever for maintaining a regularly updated blog. I havent been on myspace for sometime now but you have pulled me back in once more. Nice movie choices, I'm really looking forward to LET THE RIGHT ONE IN, especially now that you crowned it number one, must be good. As other people were saying I really liked IN BRUGES, but seeing it from an American standpoint must be a lot different than a European. Again Edger, I'm a massive fan of yours and all film, and your blog kicks ass   Posted by Neil on Sunday, December 14, 2008 - 4:07 AM [Reply to this]

	NICK of the Murphy Clan	I've seen LET THE RIGHT ONE IN twice already and it was even better on the second viewing. They shouldn't even bother with Matt Reeves's American remake because this film was just too beautiful to be retooled.   Posted by NICK of the Murphy Clan on Sunday, December 14, 2008 - 4:12 AM [Reply to this]

	Jay Napolitano Jay Napolitano	I actually had a brush with fame when I met Danny Boyle a couple weeks back, he was in Birmingham, Michigan for a screening of Slumdog Millionaire, with a post Q&A. Apparently he approached Jack White about doing the score(or contributing to it in some shape or form), but Jack's schedule was full with the Raconteurs(one of my favorite records of '08). I was like a giddy school boy because I gushed about how the Trainspotting soundtrack had a tremendous impact on my life(I was only 15 when it came out). As far as I'm concerned, it's one of the greatest soundtracks ever.   Posted by Jay Napolitano on Sunday, December 14, 2008 - 4:25 AM [Reply to this]

	A m b e r	Raconteurs-indeed :)   Posted by A m b e r on Sunday, December 14, 2008 - 4:53 AM [Reply to this]

	Rikard Olsson Rikard Olsson	I was very pleasantly surprised to see Let The Right One In at your number 1, as I genuinely believe it's the best Swedish film for at least the past three of four decades. Now, if only it could get a proper UK cinema release so I can see it on the big screen, then that would just be perfect. If you haven't yet read the book, I urge you to pry it into your busy movie-watching/movie-making schedule.   Posted by Rikard Olsson on Sunday, December 14, 2008 - 4:39 AM [Reply to this]

	Simon Panneton Simon Panneton	I know I'm possibly the only one on Earth who will do this, but I'm putting Speed Racer high on my list of Best stuff this year, I just had so much fun with that flick!   Posted by Simon Panneton on Sunday, December 14, 2008 - 4:45 AM [Reply to this]

	A m b e r	Dark Knight is so damn Awesome!! Look forward having the DVD of DK (Good thing i didn't buy it myself.. my sister bought it for me for Xmas.. i think.. :) Wall-E is cool/cute !   Posted by A m b e r on Sunday, December 14, 2008 - 5:00 AM [Reply to this]

	Joel Vallie Joel Vallie	This was the list I was waiting for. I’m coming in a little late on this blog but let me say I’m glad to see The Ruins on some one else’s list other then my own. I felt like a lot of people missed out on that one. I swear I seen REC in 2007 somewhere but maybe it was 2008. Any way Have you had a chance to see Tôkyô zankoku keisatsu (Tokyo gore police)?   Posted by Joel Vallie on Sunday, December 14, 2008 - 5:34 AM [Reply to this]

	The Hoyk Marc Edward Heuck	The movie that I cannot get out of my head, and as such is probably the best film I saw this year, is Tarsem's THE FALL. I'm curious what you thought of it. I haven't finished my Top 13, but I think it will be full of all manner of small stuff that eluded most folks - JCVD, TELL NO ONE, TRANSSIBERIAN, SNOW ANGELS, MY WINNIPEG, FROZEN RIVER. Did you make it to any of those?   Posted by The Hoyk on Sunday, December 14, 2008 - 6:11 AM [Reply to this]

	Fri	The Fall was spectacular!!!   Posted by Fri on Monday, December 15, 2008 - 5:04 PM [Reply to this]

	Megan	just have to say i completely agree with your comments about THE FALL. a fantastic, completely overlooked film. definitely in my top three for this year.   Posted by Megan on Monday, December 15, 2008 - 8:10 AM [Reply to this]

	Edgar Wright edgar wright	JCVD is on the list!   Posted by Edgar Wright on Sunday, December 14, 2008 - 10:44 AM [Reply to this]

	The Hoyk Marc Edward Heuck	Excellent news. After watching it, I went wild and bought three Van Damme DVDs the next day - IN HELL, WAKE OF DEATH, and UNTIL DEATH. I watched WAKE OF DEATH - a little overdirected by Phillippe Martinez, but a good solid performance there too. He seems to be one of those few actors who has spent his time in straight-to-video Hell becoming a better actor.   Posted by The Hoyk on Sunday, December 14, 2008 - 12:34 PM [Reply to this]

	Joee	After just finishing it an hour ago, I just have to say something about Speed Racer. You absolutely have to see Speed racer. Preferably in high definition. There are things in that film that have just flat out never been done before. Phenomenal. Just crazy. Don't let anything stop you, because whatever you heard is NOT the film you expect to see. The direction is just off the wall bonkers "how did they DO that?!" stuff. Don't miss this.   Posted by Joee on Sunday, December 14, 2008 - 6:34 AM [Reply to this]

	Edgar Wright edgar wright	I saw SPEED RACER. Opening weekend. Empire Leicester Square. It has moments of beauty. But it is not one of my favorites of 2008.   Posted by Edgar Wright on Sunday, December 14, 2008 - 10:46 AM [Reply to this]

	Joee	:[ Alrighty then.   Posted by Joee on Sunday, December 14, 2008 - 2:45 PM [Reply to this]

	Wendy	I thought it was Soooo pretty and had some very cool FX but it wasn't enough..I yawned during the film..I NEVER do that lol. It's like a new game people say the graphics are so great blah blah blah ... I say yeah but is it fun? Not always the case.   Posted by Wendy on Sunday, December 14, 2008 - 9:52 PM [Reply to this]

	devin	Did you ever see In Bruges or The Fall? Those were my two favorite movies I saw this year.   Posted by devin on Sunday, December 14, 2008 - 8:16 AM [Reply to this]

	Bethany-rose Bethany-rose Clarke	im getting ready to change my(non-exisent, only in my mind really) top films for 08 to put twiglight at the bottom. ive seen a few scenes allready 1)casting is a biiiig nono 2)special effects/stunts-i have seen better from even smaller production companies 3)the acting.(linked to casting ofcourse) 4)the soundtrack(just robert pattinsons voice jsut ruins it(vampires arent smug bastards)) 5)it could never do the book justice. i may just write a list now, just so i can show how dissapointed i am(havent even seen it yet)   Posted by Bethany-rose on Sunday, December 14, 2008 - 10:14 AM [Reply to this]

	DavidM	The Orphanage was this year, right? It's going on my list, whichever.   Posted by DavidM on Sunday, December 14, 2008 - 10:22 AM [Reply to this]

	Edgar Wright edgar wright	2007 in the U.S. Both this and THE MIST were on my 2007 list.   Posted by Edgar Wright on Sunday, December 14, 2008 - 10:47 AM [Reply to this]

	Sostie	I'm so happy you chose LET THE RIGHT ONE IN. Stunning film. And the best film with a Morrissey lyric as the title EVER. Actually it was a pretty damn good year for horror - The Mist, Cloverfield, [REC], Black Water, Rogue, Diary Of The Dead, W Delta Z, The Cottage, Midnight Meat Train, AvP2 (guilty pleasure) and Frontiere(s) Plus Doomsday which was a big ball of fanboy fun if you were brought up during the home video boom. I can strongly recommend À l'intérieur - Beatrice Dalle playing a psycho terrorizing Vanessa Paradis sister! Very stylish, very suspensful, and gore above and beyond the call of duty.   Posted by Sostie on Sunday, December 14, 2008 - 11:03 AM [Reply to this]

	gorem2k	À l'intérieur, that was great until near the end; it went a bit too far. Albeit this may be my pick for best horror I've seen (very few) this year. I'm slightly surprised nobody brings up Saw V on this blog! Is it any good? I doubt it.   Posted by gorem2k on Sunday, December 14, 2008 - 1:45 PM [Reply to this]

	Sam Sam Clements	Did you get a chance to see Julia?   Posted by Sam on Sunday, December 14, 2008 - 12:55 PM [Reply to this]

	Sam Sam Clements	Also, have you got around to seeing Waltz With Bashir and Der Weille (The Wave)?   Posted by Sam on Sunday, December 14, 2008 - 1:08 PM [Reply to this]

	Radio Caroline	I didn't have a problem with your placement of The Dark Knight. There's hardly a chance that anybody could think it less than great, and that's really all you need. You know it didn't even make TIME magazine's list? I don't get it.   Posted by Radio Caroline on Sunday, December 14, 2008 - 5:40 PM [Reply to this]

	Bob	In honor of this list I think I'll venture down to the Mann's 6 today to see "Punisher: War Zone". If it's anything close to the bats**t insane "Rambo" it'll be worth the price of admission.   Posted by Bob on Sunday, December 14, 2008 - 6:39 PM [Reply to this]

	Edgar Wright edgar wright	Oh you will enjoy. If only for the moment where the call a moriatorium on Parkour.   Posted by Edgar Wright on Sunday, December 14, 2008 - 8:20 PM [Reply to this]

	Bob	The audience of 20+ cheered (& laughed) at the scene you mention. The other was the kitchen scene when Frank removes a gangster's face with the assistance of a shotgun. "Punisher: War Zone" is deranged and needs to be on a double feature at the New Beverly w/"Rambo" sooner rather than later.   Posted by Bob on Monday, December 15, 2008 - 12:02 AM [Reply to this]

	Bob	...oh and one other thing, Julie Benz is in BOTH "Rambo" & "Punisher: War Zone", poor girl must be traumatized.   Posted by Bob on Monday, December 15, 2008 - 12:11 AM [Reply to this]

	_dangerous	I totally told you Time Crimes would make the list!   Posted by _dangerous on Sunday, December 14, 2008 - 6:53 PM [Reply to this]

	Michelle.	I've been wanting to see SLUMDOG again, too. I think it definitely requires a second viewing - just because there's so much to look at. Danny Boyle is too awesome. He's films are pretty eclectic. Yeah, I'm pretty stoked that he got a Golden Globe nomination. Keeping my fingers crossed for him until the Academy announces their list. Oh, and I think you put THE DARK KNIGHT in the perfect spot. No complaints here. I'm just wondering how in the hell you managed to whittle everything you saw this year down to only 29 films.   Posted by Michelle. on Sunday, December 14, 2008 - 9:15 PM [Reply to this]

	Wendy	Edgar, did you see THE MOTHER OF TEARS? I still need to see it and was wondering what you thought of it. It came out in 2007 but not in the US..I think it came out in June of this year. I can't wait for 2010 and 2011..THE WORLD'S END and THE HOBBIT. I hope IMDB is right about the release dates.   Posted by Wendy on Sunday, December 14, 2008 - 9:44 PM [Reply to this]

	DJ Mitz (Brummie Glam/Goth Tart) Steve Mitz May	Gotta admit I have been Big-Screen shy this year - so many promising movies went direct to DVD *COUGH*DAY OF THE DEAD*COUGH*PURE SHIT*COUGH* and you can see why - but zombie films are on the rapid decline again (Just see Return of the Living Dead 4 & 5 for a no brainer - no pun either). REC was great, I kinda liked Hancock aswell... but anyhoo! Oh... and Wall-E is up on mine... as is Kung Fu Panda! LOL!   Posted by DJ Mitz (Brummie Glam/Goth Tart) on Monday, December 15, 2008 - 2:37 AM [Reply to this]

	Oliver oliver britten	You have to see The Fall, there is nothing else this year like it. it is on DVD now and it is quite beautiful. The Boy in the striped Pajamas is really good too. I also loved In Bruges, good to see Dark Knight not being number 1 even though I liked it alot I do feel it has been a bit overrated.   Posted by Oliver on Monday, December 15, 2008 - 8:19 AM [Reply to this]

	Christina	I saw Time Crimes last year...so what's going on here? Also, I love it too.   Posted by Christina on Monday, December 15, 2008 - 12:28 PM [Reply to this]

	Fri	Let the Right One In was so perfect in so many ways. Haven't feel that deeply about a film in ages and ages. *hearts for miles*   Posted by Fri on Monday, December 15, 2008 - 5:03 PM [Reply to this]

	no	Eggy, are you experiencing "Parkour Oversaturation"?   Posted by no on Tuesday, December 16, 2008 - 12:42 AM [Reply to this]

	Andy Andy Swidenbank	Hurrah for [REC]. Scariest horror film in a loooong time, and the end was not only a nice little subversion of the genre but was one of the most intense cinematic experiences I've ever had. Kinda lame they had to remake it as Quarantine though. Slumdog Millionaire looks phenomenal. Danny Boyle showed a clip of the opening chase scene at a film festival in Cardiff last month and it was amazing.   Posted by Andy on Tuesday, December 16, 2008 - 5:28 PM [Reply to this]

	Wendy	I watched THE DARK KNIGHT last night FINALLY! It was badass BUT I just couldn't get past Batman's voice..it ruined moments for me.. it was borderline funny. I wanted to love the movie but just couldn't because of the exaggerated gruffy voice. Heath was AMAZING ...sucks hes gone :(. I also saw RUN FAT BOY RUN the other night.. it had it's moments. I'm going to check out REC, sounds great! I'm loving the foreign horror.   Posted by Wendy on Tuesday, December 16, 2008 - 5:55 PM [Reply to this]