Last year in late August, I counted down my 10 most anticipated films for the rest of the year. Looking back, it seems like a very strange list. In preparation for a similar list I’ll be making for this year, let’s take a quick look back at how those films turned out:
Nine – A dull waste of a great cast (5/10)
Taking Woodstock – Despite the lukewarm reviews, I actually enjoyed this movie quite a bit. A bit long and unfocussed, though (7/10)
Where the Wild Things Are – The opening fifteen minutes are magical, the rest is very good (8/10)
Sherlock Holmes – Enjoyable performances from Downey and Law, otherwise forgettable but well-made (6/10)
Whip It – Mediocre direction from Barrymore, but it’s a nice little film with a good spirit (6/10)
Fame – Not seen due to critical panning
Brothers – A very underrated and powerful film from ’09. Gyllenhaal is amazing (8/10)
The Road – Not seen due to me losing all interest in it
The Lovely Bones – Visually appealing, but the narrative is a choppy mess. Wahlberg, Ronan, and Tucci are great (5/10)
Love Happens – Not seen due to me being insane for putting it on this list in the first place.
Times Like Those 