Five Best Movies Of 2008

A couple of weeks ago, I posted the Five Worst Movies Of 2008, and got lots of feedback from you guys. I reviewed over 100 movies for Akronnewsnow.com in 2008. So now that the list can finally be completed, here are the Five Best Movies of 2008. Plus, I'll toss in some honorable mentions too. Thanks for reading......here goes.....

The Five Best Movies Of 2008

1/ Changeling - Clint Eastwood directed Angelina Jolie in this terrific film based on a true
story from 1928. A terrific period piece of corruption in the L.A.P.D after
a woman's child is abducted. Jolie is fantastic in this role, and Eastwood
makes an actress out of her. Wonderful movie.

2/ Gran Torino - Clint Eastwood again directs, and stars in this never seen before story. All
great movies start with a great story and that's evident here. Powerful tale
of extreme prejudice, and the willingness of overcome it. Smart is it
possibly could be.

3/ Benjamin Button - Brad Pitt's award worthy performance as a man who lives his life in
reverse, being born 85 and living backwards. Wonderful tale, a little
long, but moving, and smart. Based on an F. Scott Fitzgerald short
story.

4/ Batman - Every now and again one actor can make a movie so much better than it really
should be. Heath Ledger's Joker in this movie, took a good movie and made it
really special. This is a big movie in every regard. Ledger made it compelling.
Without Ledger, Batman is average.

5/ Smart People - Dennis Quaid, Sarah Jessica Parker and Ellen Page, from last
spring. Story that reminds us that many times in life that smart people
often have the most to learn. If you missed this gem, rent it. Really fun.

Honorable Mentions

1/ Wall - E - Great family fun. Great message and animation - fantastic.

2/ Australia - A story you didn't know based on true events. Another big movie. This film
was hurt from too much hype. But it did deliver.

3/ Bolt - The years best surprise. Loved every frame.

4/ Henry Poole Was Here - Inspirational tale that shouldn't be missed. Luke Wilson stars in
this gem of an independent film from the summer.

There it is. Agree or not? e-mail me anytime at scott@wqmx.com More coming in 2009!