Albert's Top 10 Films of the Year

Top 10 Films of 2007

#10: 3:10 to Yuma


Originally, I despised this movie because I'm not a huge fan of Westerns, but this was just a kickass movie with two incredible actors.

#9: The Bourne Ultimatum


The perfect ending to the Bourne Trilogy.

#8: The Darjeeling Limited

It's Wes Anderson. That is all.

#7: Michael Clayton

Another political thriller that distinguishes itself from the many others.

#6: Knocked Up

Apatow's second film direction and he succeeds once again. It was the perfect mix of the outrageous comedy of Apatow and decent narrative.

#5: Gone Baby Gone

I'm surprised by this Affleck Brothers collaboration. A well-constructed mystery/thriller, which is a triumph for Ben Affleck's directorial debut.

#4: Eastern Promises

Viggo Mortenson puts on a stellar performance in another Cronenberg masterpiece.

#3: Juno

I walked in with high expectations and walked out with these expectations met. Sure, the pregnancy story has been done, but film is about Ellen Page crafting a wildly awesome character. She is so lovable, and her performance is far better than any of her bigger Hollywood co-actors/actresses in the movie, nearly outshining them by miles. It made me laugh. It made me smile. And it is the year's best comedy.

#2: Sunshine

Probably the best experience I've had in an empty theater. The emptiness of the audience helped create the solitary emotions of outer space. While the film itself has some glaring issues with the actual narrative itself (plot holes and a ridiculous third act), it kept me at the edge of my seat. But most importantly, I fell in love with the visual art direction. It has a distinct 2001: Space Odyssey semblance that reminds me of the sheer beauty and loneliness of space. Not to mention, the gold suits are totally kickass.

#1: Once

I call this "Damien Rice: The Movie". While some of Damien Rice's tracks are questionable, he captures me through his raw emotion, and Once is filled with musical warmth. Despite the fact that the two actors have no training whatsoever, their performance is the most realistic portrayal of their own characters I've seen in years. Shot in the stylistics of a documentary, everything is more believable as I feel like I'm watching the blooming of an upcoming artists from behind the scenes, or even a two hour music video. In addition, Glen Hansard being a real musician of The Frames who wrote the entire soundtrack, the music is beautifully arranged, creating possibly the best OST in ages. A touch of passion, intensity, and heart makes this film my favorite film of 2007.

Barely missed the cut

- Before the Devil Knows You're Dead
- Hot Fuzz
- 1408
- Superbad
- Walk Hard

Movies I missed

- The Diving Bell and the Butterfly
- Perseopolis
- No Country for Old Men
- Rescue Dawn
- First Snow
- Sweeney Todd
- Lars and the Real Girl
- I'm Not There
- There Will Be Blood
- The Assassination of Jesse James