Films of 2010

I followed a rule for years that movies either had to have limited/wide releases in the U.S. or played at film festivals in Cannes, Sundance, Toronto or Telluride for inclusion on yearly lists. Documentaries were eligible regardless of release method. T.V. movies and direct-to-video releases were not eligible for the list. Non-U.S. releases could be eligible depending on critical or popular acclaim in their home country. I try to be consistent when applying this rule, but my application may occasionally drift.

★★★★

Invisible Empire Inception The Social Network Toy Story 3 Unstoppable Blue Valentine

★★★½

The Other Guys Kick-Ass Restrepo The Town The Book of Eli Don't Tread on Me Green Zone Hot Tub Time Machine 127 Hours Tron: Legacy

★★★

Buried The Crazies Daybreakers Despicable Me Dinner for Schmucks Dream Home Edge of Darkness Get Him to the Greek Iron Man 2 Love Ranch Never Let Me Go The Next Three Days Red Tabloid Triangle Waiting for "Superman" The Warrior's Way Winnebago Man

★★½

Catfish The Expendables Frozen Morning Glory Predators Rampage Resident Evil: Afterlife Tucker & Dale vs. Evil

★★

All Good Things The Descent Part 2 Piranha 3D Survival of the Dead

★½

Leap Year Saw 3D

★

The Human Centipede (First Sequence)

½ star

Hatchet II Rubber

zero stars

I Spit on Your Grave Legion