Over the course of 2009, I came to realize more than ever
that I truly am a movie geek and have a true passion for the cinematic
experience. From my earliest memories of seeing Star Wars for the first time at
the drive-in theater to Saturday afternoons laying on the living room floor
watching old school kung fu flicks on the family television, movies have been a
big part of my life and have had a profound effect on how I view the world.
With continued advancements in the art and science of cinematic storytelling, the
experience of seeing these imaginative tales unfold on screen (IMAX or iPod),
continues to be an enriching and engaging experience.
2009 saw a wealth of quality releases and I was fortunate
enough to be able to see a lot of them in various Seattle area theaters with
many of my friends. I have decided to compile a list of my 10 favorites from
this year with my thoughts on how they managed to crack this list. It was tough
to limit the list to just 10 and even harder to put them in any particular order.
You may or may not agree with many of these choices and you may feel others
should be on the list over some of my choices. Ultimately this list is my
opinion and is a representation on my personal experience with these great
films. Whether you agree or disagree I welcome any and all feedback.
