I know i'm a few days behind on this but here it is. My 10 favorite movies of 2010. I call it "my favorite" movies because I don't think they're necessarily the "best" movies the year had to offer. These were the 10 that gave me the most enjoyment.

This list is in no particular order...

I'm a little partial to this movie because it takes place right down the road from where I grew up. I remember it happening when I was in middle/high school and I also remember being very inspired by the story of Micky Ward. Most people watching this film won't notice this, but they really nailed the attitudes and personalities of people from Lowell, MA in the mid 90's. From the hair to the filthy language, I felt like I was watching a movie about my friends and family. It will be a real shame if Christian Bale doesn't win an award for his performance.

20 years ago no one would have thought that an animated film could be looked at as one of the best movies of the year. Disney/Pixar have turned that world upside down. As you start watching this movie you almost forget that it is animated. It's an extremely well done film that appeals to all ages and walks of life.

I'm a big fan of the Potter franchise. The first 6 movies in the series were clearly made for the people that didn't read the books. Readers found them slightly disappointing because there were a lot of things left out. Part 1 of the final installment was the complete opposite. They left everything in to make sure that the series goes out with a bang. This movie won't get a lot of critical attention simply because it's a "Harry Potter" film but it was a wonderful experience.

Is this a great movie? Not at all. But it is funny as hell and sometimes a good laugh is all you're looking for.

One of the reasons I had to wait to post my favorite movies list was that I needed to see this one first. I knew from what I had read, and heard, that I would love it. I was right. You've probably heard about this film because of two reasons. I've heard a lot of people have had issues with the arm cutting scene. I found myself rooting for him to cut it off. You know it's going to happen and there is so much build up and intensity that when the time comes you almost want to stand up and cheer for him. I think this is a must see.

Much like 127 Hours, Buried focuses primarily on one character. The big difference is that in Buried there is only one character. There is only one setting for that matter. Ryan Reynolds finds himself buried alive in a coffin. You never see another person although you do hear their voices through a phone that was left with him. I found this movie to be brilliant because, even in the limited confines of a coffin, the director was able to create everything a "normal" movie would have. There was action, suspense and drama. Even in the moments of complete darkness I found myself sitting on the edge of my seat.

By far one of the most creative movies I've ever seen. If you have ever wondered what it would be like to be in a comic book, this is the movie for you. Or is it a graphic novel? Either way, this is a super fun film.

I tried so hard to hate this movie. It's a movie about the creation of a fad that will be obsolete and irrelevant within the next 5-10 years. It's a movie about a guy that stole every single one of his ideas from someone/something else and made billions of dollars doing so. All of my personal feelings aside, it was definitely one of the best movies of the year. The fact that the writer and director were able to make the creation of a website interesting is pretty fascinating.

When this movie came out, there was a lot of talk about it's Oscar potential. That quickly died down when it never really connected with the masses. Robert Duvall and Bill Murray were fantastic and the story was brilliant. I see just about every movie that I can in hopes of finding one this this.

I wish I could get inside the brain of Christopher Nolan. I wonder how he was able to come up with everything that went into this film. It's mind blowing. When you watch this movie (and you should) make sure that you can really focus on it. It's a little confusing. I'll admit that after 2 viewings I'm still a little lost on certain things.


I had to add a couple of honorable mentions to my list.

It seems that there are two kinds of 3D movies. There are the great stories that try to be 3D but fail and there are the visual masterpieces that fail to bring in a great story. Tron: Legacy is the later. To say I was blown away by the visual experience of this film is putting it lightly. That being said, the story was a little weak. I still think it's worth seeing but only if you can see it in a 3D IMAX theater. Much like avatar, there's almost no use seeing it on a TV or in a regular theater.

This one got a lot of heat from those that read the book but it was one of the most enjoyable experiences I had at the theater all year. 90% of the time I go to the movies I'm looking for an escape. A chance to relax and be entertained. This movie is just that. You don't have to think too much about it. Percy Jackson, a bucket of popcorn and a soda makes for a great evening.

How many times have you watched a movie that was supposed to be about real life and thought, "that's not like real life at all?" Even though most of us probably can't relate to having two lesbian parents, I don't think I've ever seen a movie that captures real life the way that this one did. It has a very natural feel.