Best movie of 2008?

[QUOTE="Film-Guy"][QUOTE="jubino"]

Since I've only seen a handful of movies, I'll have to go with The Dark Knight and Burn After Reading.  They're probably the only two worth mentioning that I've actually seen this year, although I really don't think TDK deserves the title.  I really want to watch "Let the Right One In". 

jubino

I dont know if it is getting a wider release, I doubt it. Worth tracking down though. 

yeah, the Cloverfield director is doing it, which imo is a terrible choice. If you cant find the movie then try and track down the book, that should be easier. 

[QUOTE="jubino"][QUOTE="Film-Guy"]

I dont know if it is getting a wider release, I doubt it. Worth tracking down though.

Film-Guy

yeah, the Cloverfield director is doing it, which imo is a terrible choice. If you cant find the movie then try and track down the book, that should be easier.

[QUOTE="Film-Guy"][QUOTE="jubino"] Indeed, I'm going to try my best to find it. I don't think it ever came out where I live. I tried to look for it but could never find it in any of the local theaters. Anywho, did you know that someone in the US is already planning to do a remake of it, slated to come out in 2010? Nothing on there yet, but it's on imdb.SaintLeonidas

yeah, the Cloverfield director is doing it, which imo is a terrible choice. If you cant find the movie then try and track down the book, that should be easier.

The film is missing some interesting backstory from the book regarding the gender of one of the main characters. It is kinda disturbing in the book and it is only hinted at in the film. 

[QUOTE="jubino"][QUOTE="Film-Guy"]

 

I dont know if it is getting a wider release, I doubt it. Worth tracking down though. 

Film-Guy

yeah, the Cloverfield director is doing it, which imo is a terrible choice. If you cant find the movie then try and track down the book, that should be easier. 

Good advice. I might just have to make a trip to B&N tomorrow to see if they have it. In your honest opinion, which is better? Movie or book?

the only movies ive seen this year worth mentioning are the dark knight and wall-e. ive yet to see burn after reading despite being a huge fan of the coens other work. ill have to rent it or something when it comes out in a few weeks. and the big oscar contenders dont usually come out until later, so im sure there will be some other good movies in the mix.

[QUOTE="Film-Guy"][QUOTE="jubino"] Indeed, I'm going to try my best to find it. I don't think it ever came out where I live. I tried to look for it but could never find it in any of the local theaters. Anywho, did you know that someone in the US is already planning to do a remake of it, slated to come out in 2010? Nothing on there yet, but it's on imdb.jubino

yeah, the Cloverfield director is doing it, which imo is a terrible choice. If you cant find the movie then try and track down the book, that should be easier. 

Good advice. I might just have to make a trip to B&N tomorrow to see if they have it. In your honest opinion, which is better? Movie or book?

They are both great in their own ways, the book goes into more detail than the film, but in a way the subtleness in the film adds rather than detracts. Its tough, might be best to read the book first though. 

Can't say since The Wrestler hasn't been released yet.gbpman630

Thats the one with Mickey Rourke right?

[QUOTE="gbpman630"]Can't say since The Wrestler hasn't been released yet.Film-Guy

Thats the one with Mickey Rourke right?

[QUOTE="Film-Guy"]

[QUOTE="gbpman630"]Can't say since The Wrestler hasn't been released yet.gbpman630

Thats the one with Mickey Rourke right?

I liked his films The Fountain, and requiem for a dream, wasnt a big fan of Pi though. Isnt he also doing the robocop remake?

the only movies ive seen this year worth mentioning are the dark knight and wall-e. ive yet to see burn after reading despite being a huge fan of the coens other work. ill have to rent it or something when it comes out in a few weeks. and the big oscar contenders dont usually come out until later, so im sure there will be some other good movies in the mix.

LoG-Sacrament

I still havent seen Wall-E, is it really that good? I was kinda dissapointed by Cars. I want to see a more mature animation film like Waltz with bashir, a scanner darkly, and Persepolis.

[QUOTE="LoG-Sacrament"]

the only movies ive seen this year worth mentioning are the dark knight and wall-e. ive yet to see burn after reading despite being a huge fan of the coens other work. ill have to rent it or something when it comes out in a few weeks. and the big oscar contenders dont usually come out until later, so im sure there will be some other good movies in the mix.

Film-Guy

I still havent seen Wall-E, is it really that good? I was kinda dissapointed by Cars. I want to see a more mature animation film like Waltz with bashir, a scanner darkly, and Persepolis.

[QUOTE="gbpman630"][QUOTE="Film-Guy"]

 

Thats the one with Mickey Rourke right?

Film-Guy

I liked his films The Fountain, and requiem for a dream, wasnt a big fan of Pi though. Isnt he also doing the robocop remake?

[QUOTE="Film-Guy"][QUOTE="gbpman630"]Indeed. Directed by Darren Aronofsky. gbpman630

I liked his films The Fountain, and requiem for a dream, wasnt a big fan of Pi though. Isnt he also doing the robocop remake?

Hopefully it will be better than Robocop 2 and 3, those sucked. 

I still havent seen Wall-E, is it really that good? I was kinda dissapointed by Cars. I want to see a more mature animation film like Waltz with bashir, a scanner darkly, and Persepolis.Film-Guy

Well, it's a bit hard to pick something like this since most people wouldn't even see a tenth of the movies released in a single year but I've got a list of four which are my favourites. In no specific order:

Juno
American Gangster
Wall-E
Rocknrolla

Well, it's a bit hard to pick something like this since most people wouldn't even see a tenth of the movies released in a single year but I've got a list of four which are my favourites. In no specific order:

Juno
American Gangster
Wall-E
Rocknrolla

redfield_137

Juno and American gangster are from last year. 

I'm going with the Dark Knight, WALL-E as a close second, because there wasn't really  a lot of movies I liked this year.

It's a shame I couldn't watch Let The Right One In.

1. Waltz With Bashir (By a long way as well I reviewed it in my blog yesterday)

2. Hunger (I reviewed this in my blog as well)

3. Wall E

Wall-E was amazing, pure and simple. A Scanner Darkly is a good film as well, though I haven't seen the other two that you mentioned (I'm interested in them, though, especially because of Samwel_X's review of Waltz With Bashir.)zakkro

Persepolis was great as well... that is available on DVD now, definitely worth a rental. Although Waltz was far superior.

[QUOTE="zakkro"]Wall-E was amazing, pure and simple. A Scanner Darkly is a good film as well, though I haven't seen the other two that you mentioned (I'm interested in them, though, especially because of Samwel_X's review of Waltz With Bashir.)Samwel_X

Persepolis was great as well... that is available on DVD now, definitely worth a rental. Although Waltz was far superior.

If Waltz With Bashir ever comes on DVD please, please let me be the first to know. Overrated_Hero

I think it has a december limited release in the US. I'd imagine a region 2 DVD will be available in March, region 1 maybe April. I'll blog about it when it comes :)

[QUOTE="Overrated_Hero"] If Waltz With Bashir ever comes on DVD please, please let me be the first to know. Samwel_X

I think it has a december limited release in the US. I'd imagine a region 2 DVD will be available in March, region 1 maybe April. I'll blog about it when it comes :)

WALL-E gets my vote. Even the credits were beautiful.Jaks_Secret

i agree.

ok so, WALL-E gets my second vote. :D

For me its,

- Tropic Thunder
- Iron Man
- The Incredible Hulk

All great movies but I still have to watch more like Burn After Reading, I didn't really like The Dark Knight though, I gave it an 8.0 just for Heath Ledger's great performance as The Joker.

I dunno, haven't seen any on the movies on film guys list.

Regarding Dark Knight, I was rather disappointed. I prefer Batman Begins actually, at least the first half.

the only movies ive seen this year worth mentioning are the dark knight and wall-e. ive yet to see burn after reading despite being a huge fan of the coens other work. ill have to rent it or something when it comes out in a few weeks. and the big oscar contenders dont usually come out until later, so im sure there will be some other good movies in the mix.

I still havent seen Wall-E, is it really that good? I was kinda dissapointed by Cars. I want to see a more mature animation film like Waltz with bashir, a scanner darkly, and Persepolis.

For me its,

- Tropic Thunder
- Iron Man
- The Incredible Hulk

All great movies but I still have to watch more like Burn After Reading, I didn't really like The Dark Knight though, I gave it an 8.0 just for Heath Ledger's great performance as The Joker.

ChiddaPotta

I thought all those movies were pretty bad, well Iron Man was good, but not great.

Although it's not out yet, my most anticipated movie of this year is Black Dynamite.

You need to see the redband trailer.  

Although it's not out yet, my most anticipated movie of this year is Black Dynamite.

You need to see the redband trailer.  

A movie that kind of surprised me was Ghost Town. I though it was great.raven_squad

I thought it was alright, ricky gervais was good in it. 

Well my number one is The Dark Knight, it was a masterpiece. It's one film I can watch over and over and there aint many that you can do that with.

In Bruges was really good, don't judge it from a preview, it was great. That be my second.

I don't watch movies alot, so The Dark Knight would be the best of 2008. 

Oh and another film, Rocknrolla, that was another great film, love it. 

The incredible Hulk, Iron man, Quantum of Solace....

FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, NO ONE SAY tWILIGHT!

I'd say Wall-E since I haven't seen Burn After Reading or any other movie on your list. :cry:

Don't have as much time to watch movies.

For a comedy, I would say Tropic Thunder.