Creation on Film

One of the highest honors anyone involved in film making can achieve is an Academy Award. This merit is awarded to only the best films of that year.  As I watched these hardworking men and women receive their awards, one thing crossed my mind. What are my top 5 favorite movies of all-time (as of 2011)? As a huge movie buff, thats a question that is asked frequently. So here is my response in ascending order.

My list of favorite movies is always changing, but as of right now the list begins at V For Vendetta. This gem from 2006 was a masterpiece based off of the graphic novel written by Allen Moore and illustrated by David Lloyd (who I met, and is a nice guy). But besides that, it's the Wachowski Brother's second masterpiece right after the first Matrix movie. The film revolves around a masked vigilante code-named "V" who takes action towards his totalitarian government through acts of "terrorism". Before I spoil the film, go rent it on netflix.

My fourth favorite is Quentin Tarantino's Inglourious Basterds. Tarantino rewrites World War II in the history books with this epic film. Hans Landa gave me nightmares for a week.

Up third would be JCVD. Half of you probably have not even heard of this gem. JCVD follows the life of Jean Claude Van Damme. As we all know, he has made a lot of mistakes in his life and recently has only been getting straight to dvd gigs. This movie is somewhat a biography of his personal experiences from the past 5 years. Honestly, for the first time in his career I believe that Van Damme deserved the Oscar. His personal battles are much more hard hitting than his on screen battles against over sized goons. Definitely a must-see.

Second, The Dark Knight. Christopher Nolan is a genius. GENIUS! His mind is choc full of never ending ideas unlike any other filmaker. Memento, Inception and Batman Begins are just a few of the masterpieces in his repertoire, The Dark Knight being his best work. Heath Ledger gave such an amazing performance as the Joker, there will never be any other like him. Christian Bale is the BEST Batman (yes, beating the 'ole Adam West). Gary Oldman made me believe that his birth name was James Gordon. If you have not seen it, you've been living on the moon and I suggest you come back to earth and buy it on dvd. Note how I said buy and not rent. I mean it.

As of right now, my favorite movie is Pan's Labyrinth. This film is an fairy tale for grown ups, where people don't really live happily every after. It actually takes place in Spain during WWII, and follows Ophelia, the young curious step daughter of the General of the Spanish army. Theres not much more that I want to give away, being that the trailer and my brief explanation gives enough information. Hop on amazon and buy it now!

This list will probably change within the next few months as I vegetate in front of my television. But in the mean time, if your feeling lazy or are just having a bummy day... check those movies out.