Best Movies of 2007

Well kids, it is time for a quick run down for the best movies of 2007. Yes, I know. Ryan’s Top Ten List of Movies is always something that people salivate for. Now, I have not seen all the major movies released yet so this list could fluctuate some but, for now, these are on my “Must See” list.

Honorable Mentions: Movies that were really good but couldn’t crack the Top Ten.
3:10 To Yuma: Ben Wade might be Russell Crowe’s single best character yet. He certainly creeps into my top ten villains list. And you don’t see many westerns these days.
The Simpsons Movie: Laugh out loud moments every few minutes. Too bad they saved jokes from the TV series for that last few years to fill out the movie.
Fracture: One helluva whodunit mystery. Is Anthony Hopkins the greatest actor ever? Maybe.
Reno 911: Miami: For the utter insanity of this movie, it is the best comedy of the year, even if you don’t watch the television show.

10. Transformers: Two Words: Peter Cullen. Two More Words: Optimus Prime. The tremendous voice of Peter Cullen as Optimus Prime ringing through the theaters made me feel like a kid again. Not a perfect movie but wizardry of special effects.
09. TMNT: On the list not for the animation or the fight choreography (which involves animated turtles) but for the STORY. The best story I have ever seen in an animated movie.
08. Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End: While not as good as Dead Man’s Chest, the epic scale of the movie and the (possible) conclusion of the series get this movie on the list. And Jack Sparrow is one of the greatest new heroes in modern cinema but the real movie stealer is Hector Barbosa (Geoffrey Rush).
07. Mr. Brooks: I know. You wouldn’t expect “Kevin Costner” to fit well with “serial killer.” This is one of the tensest thrillers in years. The best villains are intelligent ones and Brooks is an f’n genius.
06. Smokin’ Aces: One word: Cool. The ensemble cast is fantastic and the movie is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer it gets to the end, the faster it goes. Great dialogue. Kick butt story. This movie is three kinds of cool.
05. National Treasure: Book of Secrets: Sequels are tough to get on the list but this franchise is smart, filled with action (but not violence), and doesn’t need a single curse word. It is just a fun, popcorn snacking escape from reality.
04. Beowulf: For its technical wizardry, monsters, cast and the incredible CGI work, Beowulf has to be seen to be believed. A semi, somewhat naked Angelina Jolie as a sultry temptress sure didn’t hurt either.
03. Stardust: I raved about this movie on my blog praising its story and originality. It’s a fairy tale for adults. DeNiro is fantastic. It is just such a wonderfully unique film. I loved it.
02. Ocean’s 13: IMHO, Ocean’s 11 was the best movie of the year when it was released. Ocean’s 12 was a disappointment. And it was like the crew came back and said, “Let’s do 13 to apologize for 12.” And they made up for it in spades. The heist, the cast, the bad guy, all of it was top notch. Is there a cooler trio than Clooney, Pitt, and Damon?

And the Number One Movie of 2007 is
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1. 300. A true story. A legendary hero. An incredible backdrop. An epic like 300 only comes along once every few years. Gerard Butler cements his status as an action star and a household name despite already having great credits under his belt.
The fight scenes are epic and the romantic scenes tear your heart out. “Come back with your shield… or on it.” “My Queen! My wife. My love...”
It is absolutely the most quotable movie of the year:
“Spartans! Throw down your weapons!” “Persians! Come and get them!”
“Give them nothing! But take from them everything!”
“This is where we fight! This is where they DIE!”
Without a doubt, 300 is the best movie of the year.

Think I’m crazy? Or wrong? To make your own list, check out:
http://www.film-releases.com/film-release-schedule-2007.php