Adam Elliott

10. Our Idiot Brother -  Paul Rudd's hippy-dippy character dude reminded me a little too much of myself and my family dynamics.

9. The Thing (2011) - I had extra low expectations for this horror story retelling and was pleasantly horrified surprised.

8. Rango -  I was not so much impressed with Johnny Depp playing a lizard as how well this animated kids movie looked.  High marks for being visually stunning and use of music.

7. My Week With Marilyn - I now love anything that Michelle Williams is in. 

6. Win WIn - This was the first one that Paul Giamatti has done in a while that I really enjoyed.  He plays a losery wrestling coach who meets an undiscovered talent that brings back his interest in life.

5. Super 8 - It was ET for the new generation.  My special moment was taking my 10 year old nieces, who only remembered the one swear word from the movie, and reported it to their parents.

4.  Tucker & Dale Vs Evil -  This southern backwoods comedy beautifully mocks the slasher genre.  Watching it was like eating candy.

3. Beginners - A talking dog plus a fantastic story involving Ewan McGregor whose character recounts a new relationship along with his final days with his father.  Christopher Plummer is superb as the father who waits his whole life to come out.

2.  Midnight In Paris - Woody Allen delivered a treat.  I caught it not too long after visiting Paris, so it kept my French buzz going.

1. 50/50 - I'll admit it.  This Joseph Gordon-Levitt dramedy about a young man coming to terms with cancer made me cry.  Great story with a lot of heart.