2010 was not a good movie year for me. It’s not the quality of the movies that suffered, but rather my interest in watching them. There were some gems in there though, and here are my favorites watched this year.

Winter’s Bone

Tough, bleak-yet-hopeful coming of age story in which Jennifer Lawrence is just so good. I loved this movie from beginning to end. Not to be missed.

Tyson

Endlessly fascinating. I never imagined I would feel almost (almost!) sympathetic toward Mike Tyson.

Exit Through The Gift Shop

It doesn’t matter if this documentary by Banksy is a hoax or not. It’s a terrific, funny, very entertaining movie. Either way, Banksy has a new medium to work with.

Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans

I never tire of watching Nicholas Cage cranking up his batshit crazy mojo. Paired with Werner Herzog, I think this is my favorite version of that.

Greenberg

Ben Stiller has worn out is welcome with me when in his frantic, freak-out mode, but in Greenberg he’s great, even though his character is repulsive.

The Town

That Ben Affleck guy is a helluva director. The Town proves it.

Machete

Just sit back and enjoy some grindhouse fun.