Comments on: Staff Picks: The Best Movies of 2009

By: r4

r4 — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 12:08:28 +0000

In Arnold's absence, an important ingredient of the “Terminator” iconography — namely, the fun factor — is in short supply.

By: Aleric

Aleric — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 22:30:32 +0000

Unless you grew up in the 70's and 80's when they played it 40 times a day and ran it into the ground so that it makes you want to puke every time it comes on the radio.

By: Aleric

Aleric — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 22:28:17 +0000

I was wondering if you would pick up on that Neil.

I value the opinion of every reviewer on this site, but it doesn't mean I will see a movie simply because of a review or featured article. You and I disagree on a lot Neil, but your opinion on a movie helps me to decide if I should see it or not. Normally I go to the ones you don't like…lol.

By: Neil Miller

Neil Miller — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 02:31:49 +0000

Wait… do you mean us?

By: Angelo

Angelo — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 23:58:36 +0000

This is sad… no wonder this is where the rejects are, no quality list (except for rob)

By: Aleric

Aleric — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 21:37:38 +0000

Wow, this goes to show why I never go by what “Movie Critics” recommend. lol

By: mudywaters

mudywaters — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 20:02:00 +0000

Rush is and always will be acceptable to rock out to.

A modern day warrior mean mean stride, today’s Tom Sawyer mean mean pride!

By: RobHunter

RobHunter — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 01:19:03 +0000

I loved 2009. Of course, it helped that I pretended it was a cute Asian chick.

By: RobHunter

RobHunter — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 01:18:19 +0000

Moon is on my list on page 2! Weak sauce indeed…

By: RobertFure

RobertFure — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 00:57:45 +0000

Other than District 9, I went with movies I didn't think others would pick to keep some variety and not just have the same list of 4 or 5 films over and over again. Moon is good, The Hangover was great, and there were some other good flicks lost in the shuffle. Overall though, I didn't love 2009.

It had a bunch of titles that could have made it a super year – Terminator Salvation, GI Joe, fun stuff that turned out to be blah stuff.

By: matt

matt — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 11:14:46 +0000

No love for “The Hangover”? Probably one of my favorites of this year, I could not stop laughing. Otherwise pretty good list

By: Weak Sauce

Weak Sauce — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 02:49:48 +0000

no “Moon” or “Precious”????

By: Osiris3657

Osiris3657 — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 09:09:38 +0000

Robert Hunter's list most closely resembles mine, although I thought “Away We Go” was pretty bland and a disappointing effort by Sam Mendes, who's usually amazing. I would replace that with District 9 and that would be my Top 5.

By: Reebee7

Reebee7 — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 05:10:48 +0000

Glad someone put Moon over District 9. I liked both movies a lot, but I really loved the cerebrality (I'm coining the adjective) of Moon and think it deserves high praises.

By: killianblount

killianblount — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 01:50:45 +0000

I have to agree with Cole Abaius the most. Especially considering the inclusion of Goodbye Solo. Great little film, but I would have liked to see inglorious basterds and up in the air on there. I'm sure they would be too if there were two more spots. I'd actually choose the basterds over hurt locker.
Also, props for including WTWTA and not fantastic mr fox. I really didn't find it fantastic at all.