Michael here…

Ok, it’s nearing year end, a time to look back and evaluate, and even though I could look back at more meaningful things, I’ve chosen to look at the movies I’ve seen. I’m going to put them in order from 10-1 based on the quality of the films combined with how much I liked them personally. These movies are not all movies I’ve seen in theatres. They include movies I’ve missed in the past that I doubled back to on dvd. So, I’ll also include the year they were released. Please chime in with comments about the movies I list, or with favorites of you own…..

#10 Despicable Me (2010)
I like cartoons, and I’m not ashamed to say it. (ok, a little ashamed). This movie was clever, fun, and thoughtful. I’m a bit of a sucker for family drama at times, so if you throw a story about orphans at me, I’m all in. Also, those little yellow guys were really funny….

#9 Ordet (1955)
Ok, this one is not for the tame of heart. Several sources rate this as one of the most spiritually significant movies of all time. The pace is grindingly slow, and for whatever reason, the emotional affect of most of the actors is incredibly flat. It really makes you think, and in it’s own way pulls a great deal of emotion out of you. If you are brave this holiday season, grab a copy from Netflix, (it might be tough to find otherwise), and settle in. I would love your feedback!