Laura's Movie Lists for 2009

Before I list my best and worst for 2009, I have to admit that I didn't see every movie that came out over the year. Please don't be offended if your favorites weren't mine. Some movies just don't appeal to me and I won't go see them just to have something to write about. Also, I did not see any of the scary movies - generally, I enjoy a good scary movie, but my movie buddy doesn't see the point. One more qualifier - haven't seen Avatar yet - want to, but just haven't gotten to it. Maybe tomorrow before my "Wild Thing" comes to visit. So, here is my year end review of movies...

Laura's Favorite Movies of 2009
Movies that I WILL watch over and over if the opportunity presents itself

1. Up
2. 500 Days of Summer
3. Away We Go
4. Julie & Julia
5. Whip It
6. Star Trek
7. Avatar
8. New Moon
9. Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince
10. Where the Wild Things Are

10 BIG Disappointments
Movies that I was really excited about seeing and then left me flat!

1. The Time Traveler's Wife
2. FAME
3. Angels and Demons
4. Terminator Salvation
5. 2012
6. Wolverine
7. Funny People
8. Public Enemies
9. Confessions of a Shopaholic
10. Everybody's Fine

5 Awful Movies
Movies so horrible that I will never watch them again - REALLY!!

1. I Love You, Beth Cooper
2. Old Dogs
3. All About Steve
4. The Informant
5. Couples Retreat

And 5 Guilty Pleasures
(I'm embarrassed but I can't help it - these made me laugh!)

1. The Hangover

2. 17 Again
3. I Love You, Man
4. He's Just Not That Into You
5. The Proposal

There are several that I should have seen (Precious, Inglorious Bastards, Avatar, etc) that I will try to see once the Academy Award Nominations come out. If warranted, I will revise my lists.

Can't wait to see what 2010 has in store! See you at the movies!