Best films of 2011 so far

markbot · 11-03-2011, 11:47 AM

I actually haven't seen that many films yet but here is my list so far. Let me know which movies you have liked.

Submarine
Drive
50/50
Thor

RainingLemur · 11-03-2011, 12:38 PM

I haven't gone to theaters much this year. I think we went and saw Gnomeo & Juliet (which was saved by Patrick Stewart as Shakespeare), Cars 2 (kid loved it), and Thor (was pretty fun).

Out of those, I'd have to say that Thor was the best (to me). But, I can't say that it had much competition based on the ones I've seen this year.

John Carroll · 11-03-2011, 04:41 PM

My wife and I liked Green Lantern, but I don't think we've been out to see any others this year.

The Terminator · 11-03-2011, 07:24 PM

Source Code was really good, I think I'd go with that as the best Movie that I've seen this year that came out this year.

melmac · 11-03-2011, 09:54 PM

I'm seeing Drive next week so I'm glad you liked it

It seems to get very mixed reactions. I see a lot of films but I often forget which was this year and which was last. My favourite recent one was probably Midnight in Paris, also good was Crazy Stupid Love and Jane Eyre. I'll probably post back when I remember the ones I saw early in the year

jersysman · 11-05-2011, 02:03 PM

Source Code was a favorite of mine. I also thought The Help was good.

The Terminator · 11-05-2011, 02:34 PM

And if we are doing movies that came to DVD this year The Next Three Days was good.

xg4bx · 11-05-2011, 11:56 PM

Sucker Punch.

Javed · 11-06-2011, 01:34 AM

Source Code
Red Riding Hood
Thor
Johnny English Reborn
Jane Eyre
In Time

markbot · 11-06-2011, 07:38 AM

I saw Win Win just now. I thought it was a good film (3.5 out of 5 stars), although I think most people would find it slow and somewhat dull--depending on personal taste.

I saw Source Code also and thought it was very entertaining. People here seem to like Jane Eyre but I didn't like that film.

Kevin8or · 11-06-2011, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by The Terminator

Source Code was really good, I think I'd go with that as the best Movie that I've seen this year that came out this year.

I'll vouch for Source Code. Of the movies currently in theater, the only one I've seen is In Time. A brilliant idea with so-so execution.

In Time's use of your life's time as currency -- coupled with the injustices of its economic system -- make the movie topical to real-world events. I mean, it's an obvious metaphor for issues in today's news.

The movie is a fun mashup of Bonnie & Clyde, Logan's Run, & Robin Hood. Set in a dystopian future worthy of Phillip K. Dick. The film's not great, and it's far from bad. It's an adventure that makes you mostly forget the real world (while you're watching it) but also makes you think about it.

Joonbug1 · 11-06-2011, 11:38 AM

The Tree of Life (it grew on me, and it's Terrence Malick's best film to date, IMHO)

Fast Five (yeah, it's dumb, but it's also fun as hell, especially if you saw it in a packed house with friends)

Thought Source Code was overrated and nowhere near as good as the director's debut, Moon, or other sci-fi films with a similar time/multiverse plot.

Drive was also really good until the ending. (Unfortunately, it's currently being sued by a moviegoer for its being advertised as a "Fast Five"-style action movie...)

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Originally Posted by RainingLemur

ve to say that Thor was the best (to me). But, I can't say that it had much competition based on the ones I've seen this year.

Captain America was pretty fun, too. What did you think of that Marvel movie? There were moments where it felt like a good old-fashioned serial.

markbot · 11-06-2011, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Joonbug1

The Tree of Life (it grew on me, and it's Terrence Malick's best film to date, IMHO)

Fast Five (yeah, it's dumb, but it's also fun as hell, especially if you saw it in a packed house with friends)

Thought Source Code was overrated and nowhere near as good as the director's debut, Moon, or other sci-fi films with a similar time/multiverse plot.

Drive was also really good until the ending. (Unfortunately, it's currently being sued by a moviegoer for its being advertised as a "Fast Five"-style action movie...)

Captain America was pretty fun, too. What did you think of that Marvel movie? There were moments where it felt like a good old-fashioned serial.

I wasn't moved by Tree of Life. It mostly just bored and irritated me.

maianhvk · 11-06-2011, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by The Terminator

Source Code was really good, I think I'd go with that as the best Movie that I've seen this year that came out this year.

Yeah, Source Code... And Winnie the Pooh!

Has anyone seen Real Steel? I heard people say it is good

RainingLemur · 11-06-2011, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Joonbug1

Captain America was pretty fun, too. What did you think of that Marvel movie? There were moments where it felt like a good old-fashioned serial.

Oh, I had all but forgotten about Captain America! We had a lot of fun with that one, too (went and saw it with some fellow nerds). Even though Thor's "fish-out-of-water-moments" had me laughing heartily...I think I enjoyed Caps a bit more.

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11-03-2011, 12:38 PM	#2
RainingLemur Spork Connoisseur Posts: 2,355 Karma: 16780603 Join Date: Mar 2011 Device: Nook Color	I haven't gone to theaters much this year. I think we went and saw Gnomeo & Juliet (which was saved by Patrick Stewart as Shakespeare), Cars 2 (kid loved it), and Thor (was pretty fun). Out of those, I'd have to say that Thor was the best (to me). But, I can't say that it had much competition based on the ones I've seen this year.

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John Carroll kookoo Posts: 1,461 Karma: 7772454 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Colorado Springs Device: Kindle Paperwhite, Nook, LG4	My wife and I liked Green Lantern, but I don't think we've been out to see any others this year.

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The Terminator Retired Posts: 2,552 Karma: 37638420 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Vancouver Island Canada Device: Kobo Touch, Optimus One (2.3), Nexus 7 (4.2)	Source Code was really good, I think I'd go with that as the best Movie that I've seen this year that came out this year.

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melmac Wizard Posts: 1,399 Karma: 5573651 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Perth AU Device: Sony PRS650, Sony T3	I'm seeing Drive next week so I'm glad you liked it It seems to get very mixed reactions. I see a lot of films but I often forget which was this year and which was last. My favourite recent one was probably Midnight in Paris, also good was Crazy Stupid Love and Jane Eyre. I'll probably post back when I remember the ones I saw early in the year

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jersysman Wizard Posts: 1,747 Karma: 3761220 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Pennsylvania Device: T1 Red, Kindle Fire, Kindle PW, PW2, Nook HD+, Kobo Mini, Aura HD	Source Code was a favorite of mine. I also thought The Help was good.

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The Terminator Retired Posts: 2,552 Karma: 37638420 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Vancouver Island Canada Device: Kobo Touch, Optimus One (2.3), Nexus 7 (4.2)	And if we are doing movies that came to DVD this year The Next Three Days was good.

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xg4bx Are you gonna eat that? Posts: 1,633 Karma: 23215128 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Phillipsburg, NJ Device: Kindle 3, Nook STG	Sucker Punch.

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Javed Grand Sorcerer Posts: 10,270 Karma: 1126878541 Join Date: Oct 2009 Device: Astak Pocket PRO, iPod Touch, PRS-650	Source Code Red Riding Hood Thor Johnny English Reborn Jane Eyre In Time

11-06-2011, 07:38 AM	#10
markbot Guru Posts: 612 Karma: 7511929 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New York, NY Device: Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 2	I saw Win Win just now. I thought it was a good film (3.5 out of 5 stars), although I think most people would find it slow and somewhat dull--depending on personal taste. I saw Source Code also and thought it was very entertaining. People here seem to like Jane Eyre but I didn't like that film.

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