Donny’s Top 20 Flicks of 2008

Honorable Mention

Murder Party: I know this flick came out in 2007, but I figure that it still deserves to be seen by anyone that hasn’t seen it yet.  So if you missed it in 2007, and 2008, then do yourself a favor and check it out in 2009.  

20. Religulous:  Bill Maher was a riot in this thought provoking look into religion.  I’m starting to watch more and more documentaries, and this one was a blast.  While it is definitely not for everyone it stuck with me and landed itself a spot on my list.  

19. Seven Pounds:  I’m not a huge Will Smith fan, but this movie was solid.  It’s a moving tale that took chances most Hollywood films aren’t willing to take, and it also introduced me to a director that wasn’t previously on my radar.  

18. Tropic Thunder:  Robert Downey Jr. deserves to get an Oscar for his performance in this flick. I can watch this flick over and over again without getting tired of it, and in my eyes that’s a sign of a killer film.

17. Hellboy II: The Golden Army:  I love everything that Guillermo del Toro does, and this flick is no exception.  I can relate to his characters no matter how freakish they are.  I can’t wait for the next installment in the franchise (please let there be another one).  

16. WALL·E:  A truly beautiful film that was good from start to finish.  Not since E.T. have I seen a character that said so much without saying much at all.  

15. Quantum of Solace:  James Bond kicks major ass in this flick, and Olga Kurylenko is stupid fine.  

14. The Wackness:  I really loved this little film.  It has strong characters, a well written script, and a great soundtrack. 

13. JCVD:  Jean-Claude Van Damme is back, and in a big way!  This film was a surprise on every level.  This is an amazing film that will hopefully revive the career of the Lionheart himself.

12. Pineapple Express:  I love Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg’s script, and this is a funny flick that has enormous re-watch value.

11. Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay:  This shit is stupid funny!  Neil Patrick Harris baby, that’s all that needs to be said.

10. Gran Torino:  This is Eastwood the way I love to see Eastwood.  Kicking ass!  A powerful film that could only have been pulled off by the master of cool.  

9. Iron Man:  This is Robert Downey Jr.’s year.  Iron Man wasn’t my favorite comic book hero, but he sure as hell rocked the silver screen.  

8. The Wrestler:  If this flick can do for Mickey Rourke’s career only a fraction of what he did for this film he’s going to be a megastar.  Rourke gives a truly amazing performance in this flick, and Darren Aronofsky gave the movie going public his most accessible film.  Just plain awesome.

7. Milk:  I didn’t know who Harvey Milk was before seeing this film, but I know who he is now.  This is a moving film that offers a glimpse into the struggle for civil rights that some still fight today.  

6. Zack and Miri Make a Porno:  Kevin Smith rocked the directors chair again with another funny flick that takes place outside of his View Askew universe.  This is a killer film that had me laughing from the first frame to the last.  

5. Role Models:  Paul Rudd is quickly becoming one of my favorite actors, and Role Models was proof that he can carry a film.  Also Seann William Scott prooves that he can be more than Stifler.  An awesome comedy that is still funny after multiple viewings.  

4. Slumdog Millionaire:  Danny Boyle is a great director, and this is a great film.  A timeless love story told by a master storyteller, most definitely a killer film. 

3. The Dark Knight:  What can I say about this film that hasn’t already been said.  It’s an amazing flick from start to finish, and in my opinion the Joker is the most bad-ass villain ever.  I hope Christopher Nolan get the best director Oscar because he truly deserves it.  

2. Let the Right One In:  This movie held me prisoner for its entire runtime.  Its beautiful stark landscapes are forever etched into my memory, and the characters that populated this wonderful film were so well written that I’ll never forget them.  This is by far the best horror film that I’ve seen this year.  

1. Forgetting Sarah Marshall:  I’m probably going to get a lot of heat for putting this flick in my number one spot, but I don’t really care.  I love this flick.  The writing is solid, the actors are awesome, and the flick is funny.  I could watch it once or twice a month and never get tired of it.  The most killer film this year.