Hunter and I watch a lot of movies. I mean A LOT. One of our favorite things to do is go to the movie theater across the street (in the summer time we walk), fill up our refillable High School Musical popcorn bucket for $1, and kick back and escape into the big screen for a couple hours. Afterward we always love to discuss everything about the movie for the rest of the night, what we loved and hated about it, and give it a score 1-10. In 2009 we sometimes went to the theater so often that upon looking up show-times in hopes of hitting the movies, there was none we hadn't yet seen. So are you getting the picture here? We love movies.
Something fun that my uncle B. does every January is send out a list of his top 10 movies of the previous year. Hunter and I decided to do the same this year! So here are our Top 10 Movies of 2009 Lists. Keep in mind that we don't watch R-rated movies (unless on our wonderful clearplay) so these are probably considered incomplete in the REAL film world, but we thoroughly enjoy the film industry without the ever-increasingly-shmucky movies.
Aubrey's List
10. The Proposal- I mean it's no Oscar-winner or whatever, but it was a sincerely entertaining chick-flick that didn't bug the heck out of me. That's an accomplishment.
9. State of Play- We actually didn't even know about this movie until we randomly checked it out in Redbox. The plot line feels familiar (not totally unique) but the acting was great and Ben Affleck is in it, who is Hunter's celebrity twin.
8. Hannah Montana the Movie- Hahaha. Okay I sincerely love this movie. Stop judging me. "Caterpillar in the tree, oh I wonder what you'll be..." Yeah also my Beehives and I performed the Ho-Down Throw-Down for our ward talent show, so I know that entire dance.
7. Sherlock Holmes- Quick, witty, and Jude Law. Amen.
6. The Princess and the Frog- IT'S A NEW DISNEY PRINCESS!
5. Taken- I love a movie where the protaganist is always a step ahead.
4. The Blind Side- Sandra made it into my list twice! Love her.
3. Easy Virtue- The costuming, the cinematography, the smart, witty, confident, fabulous leading female. I watched this movie 3 times in 2 days. Yum.
2. Avatar- This is the #1 grossing film in the history of movies. I scoffed at every preview and ended up being sucked into watching this with my family over break. During the movie I was so enthralled that after drinking 44 oz of Mr. Pibb, I literally could not last another second without a restroom break and literally lept over a metal railing, sprinted to the restroom, and sprinted back as to not miss a second of my adventure to the land of the Na-vi.
1. Bright Star- The life of my favorite poet John Keats. A beautiful, beautiful, beautiful movie. Just so beautiful in every way.
Hunter's List
10. The Proposal- I sincerely enjoyed this comedy. If you haven't seen it check it out.
9. Sherlock Holmes- Robert Downey Jr. is great in this movie, I loved the story. One of those movies you'll have to see more than once to catch it all. LOVE the music
8. Ice Age- Dawn of the Dinosaurs- Could not believe how much I liked this movie. Def the best of the three ICe Ages
7. Taken- suspenseful intense movie
6. State of Play- Clever, had me on the end of my seat the whole movie
5. The Princess and the Frog- Great Disney movie. Impressed with the storyline and LOVED the firefly Ray
4. UP- Great Pixar production
3. Avatar- Didn't have any interest in this movie until I saw it and flew through 2 1/2 hours. Story, production, directing all were great
2. The Blindside- I had to fight to not put this at number one. Maybe because of my love of sports maybe because it's a true story, maybe because Sandra Bullock was AMAZING .
1. Everybody's Fine- VERY REAL movie. I thought the acting was phenomenal and I thought the story line seemed very real. Felt for a few minutes that I had actually seen into someone else's life. If you haven't seen it, check it out.
So there you have it. A look into the movie taste of a&h. Let us know if you love/hate any of the movies we listed, we are always interested in having a great discussion about film.
I'm lovin that you guys came up with movie lists! While uncle Cam and I do like to watch movies, for some reason (ahem-fourkids-ahem) we don't make it to the theater part ofter - ever - ok, maybe 2 times this year? I think. Anyway - now that you watched and rated them all for me, I can just fill up the Netflix queue and enjoy! Thanks!
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Aunt Lisa
Aubrey- OK, I admit it (and I would only admit this to you), I really really liked Hanana Montana too! I took my sisters and was sucked in by the open skies, happy country music, and cute blonde boy. I now own the movie. Sad, but true.
ReplyDeleteI pretty much agree with your whole list- and I LOVED Sherlock Holmes. There were a couple you mentioned I've never even heard of though- so thanks for the suggestions!
This is Hunter's cousin, Stacey. Thanks for the movie list. Haven't seen eithr of your #1 choice. Did like Taken and The Blindside. We USED to see movies a lot. Now it's a date just to watch The Biggest Loser and 24. You want drama, both of those have it. I make kettle korn and we settle in....except for the occasional intermission to tuck a child back into bed!
ReplyDeleteStacy, Don't worry we certainly watch the Biggest Loser. If you really want drama and perhaps the best entertainment EVER on television you need to watch LOST... the last season is coming up, and there are 5 previous seasons so it might take some catching up to do but it is the best show EVER on television. Check it out. Sarah Skeen (Cameron's wife) is addicted too. That goes for all the rest of you too. Lisa, heck, you might be able to get on the show if you hurry. It's filmed in your backyard.
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