Will's Top 10 Films of 2010

You know how it works. I list my Top 10, you read it, you comment below. Let's have a look at the runner-ups first.

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And my top 10 films of 2010 are...

A harrowing tale of family and moral perversion. Jennifer Lawrence takes control of the entire movie with her restrained yet convincing performance as Ree Dolly. We actually feel like we are part of her family and, in the end, part of her problems.

The Town continuously questions our perception on immorality and quickly throws a slap here and there the least we expect it. Director Ben Affleck nails it, while the forever awesome Jeremy Renner upstages him in every scene.

Condensing six-volumes worth of graphic novel into one movie is something a director would think twice about. Luckily, the folks responsible for this film are a bunch of wackos who intended to take us viewers into one hell of a ride through a pop culture mash-up of insanity. Cinemas showing this one should include seatbelts on their seats.

An unexpected treat from DreamWorks. This film wisely chose to focus more on the development of a partnership rather than individual characters. Irresistible. Toothless nibbles our cute-o-meter to the fullest. Get it? Nibbles? Toothless? Hahahaha!

An "edge of your seat" Australian film that tells the tale of a family of criminals. Jacki Weaver's portrayal shines, her subdued wickedness emanating all throughout. Not just some old lady you can mess with. Successfully creating a sense of foreboding from beginning to end, this film could be the Godfather for the modern times.

Forget about its so-called inaccuracy to what really happened. This isn't just some film about Facebook, but the film about a generation. The movie presents a script so intelligent and full of life that it could be released as a radio drama and still receive critical acclaim. And with impressive performances by Jesse Eisenberg and Andrew Garfield, one could never go wrong in watching this.

I'm considering this 2009 French film in this list because of its worldwide release dates, so don't complain. An excruciating 150 minutes of prison drama. With unforgettable scenes from the razor murder to the deer corpse, it grabs our attention and never lets go until the climactic shoot-out at the end.

As the last film I watched in this list, Black Swan took a great leap from the bottom of my countdown. Combining a gripping storyline with a mood-settling score, this is the live-action film Satoshi Kon would've made if he is still alive. And Natalie Portman's performance on this one spells O-S-C-A-R.

Toy Story 3 may be the definitive film of a specific generation, but it doesn't mean the younger ones will not find something worth rejoicing herein. Talk about ending the series on a high note. And making a lot of boys lie that it was only their allergies acting up to explain the tears during the film's ending. To sum it up, the film's heart is as large as its ticket sales.

Call it overrated. Call it too literal. Boo you. Over the next few years, Inception will be the film we would all remember whenever 2010 is mentioned. Christopher Nolan deserves nonstop sex night after night for creating this. For a movie that did not fully rely on CGI, this is one visually-impressive treat for the eyes. Plus, the best experience happens not while  watching it, but after watching it.

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Great year. Great movies!

Every blog that somewhat focuses on films is expected to have such list, and you've just seen mine. I'm actually happy with this Top 10, with my only disappointment on the fact that I haven't listed Filipino films due to neglect. My promise for next year: Must. Watch. More. Filipino. Films.

How about you? What is your Top 10 for this year?