Best Films of 2008

HOLY SHIT! I'm completely blown away! All the great things you've heard about The Dark Knight from every single last detail are simply true. Everything about it, the acting, the direction, the writing, the soundtrack, the action sequences, are all simply mind-blowing.

This being one of my highest anticipated films of 2008 it without a doubt has definitely exceeded all my expectations. After nearly three years of waiting oh how satisfied I am and still shaking from that intense and epic experience. I mean the long 2 1/2 hour duration felt like nothing and went amazingly fast. There were simply no boring parts. Just when you think the film is about to become slow the action sequences keep on coming. Always bigger and improved from the previous one. It will literally keep you on the edge of your seats, breathing heavily and jaws dropping on how unbelievably awesome they are.

Furthermore, Heath Ledger's performance, the oscar worthy act everyone is talking about are all so very true. The Joker is terrifying, yet sometimes funny and steals almost every scene he's in. A particularly favourite scene of mine where the Joker gives his "Why so serious!" speech about how he gets the scars on his face are simply amazing to watch and gives you the chills. Its Ledger's control of voice and movements which defines the character. He can be extremely effective and frightening at one moment and completely funny in the next (the scene where the Joker dresses up as a nurse comes to mind). Whenever he's not in the scene you want his presence back immediately. His performance is truly the film's legacy. Everyone else although all at the top of their games are no match to Ledger. However, I can say that Aaron Eckhart's portrayal as Harvey Dent/Two Face does come very close to stealing the show. Without giving anything away, I'm happy to say that you do get to see him in Two Face form a fair bit in the film.

Now be warned, I know this may look like a mainstream comic book movie and all, but you can't simply zone out, in order to experience the movie to the fullest extent, you have to pay close attention to all its plot details. Besides the plot threads which may be difficult to follow at times, from the beginning to end, The Dark Knight is just a fun ride. You'll see what I mean when you have your own experience.

THE BEST BATMAN OF THE ENTIRE SERIES AND THE BEST FILM OF 2008 SO FAR!

In Bruges is a very pleasant surprise. With a brilliant cast, a clever and funny script (with so many memorable quotes), its a must-see for all those fans of the crime/comedy genre. The violence is gruesome yet awesome and the dialogues are just hilariously funny. I guarantee that you will be surprisingly shocked in how good this film really is. A rare gem indeed.

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Just when I thought animations couldn't get any better after having seen such classics as Ratatouille and Finding Nemo (to name a few), they simply keep coming and coming, completely new and original. This is exactly the case with Kung Fu Panda. I mean it may not top the films mentioned above but it sure is up there with one of the best animations ever made (well according to me). It is just that good. This is a true spectacle, fun and entertaining for all ages. Even the jokes were funny not trying to achieve too much. It completely blew my expectations away. I highly recommend it to all!

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WOAH! This is some freaky shit! I haven't been scared like this in a long time and watching this at night didn't help either.

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Now I have always been a fan and supporter of Korean cinema, but recently the majority of their films have been simply bad, with only a few being widely appreciated by Korean and worldwide audiences alike. Luckily, I am happy to say that Chu gyeog ja (The Chaser) is one of those better films. This little South Korean thriller is also known to be the film that was heavily applauded and praised by critics at the 2008 Cannes Film Festival. Believe it! It will seriously keep you on the edge of your seats.

Its no surprise that William Monahan, the screenwriter of The Departed is being hired by Warner Bros. to write for the remake. Sigh.

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