Comments on: The Best Films Of 2011…So Far

By: Franqui Says Relax

Franqui Says Relax — Fri, 13 May 2016 14:20:24 +0000

I LOVED \”Tree of Life.\” I saw it twice and I am writing a dissertation on it .

What about the Liam Neeson vehicle \”Unknown\”? It deserves to be on this list based on the star\’s performance alone.

By: Edward Davis

Edward Davis — Fri, 13 May 2016 14:20:24 +0000

@mike It hasn\’t come out in proper theatrical release yet. Just film festival circuit which we bypassed per the intro.

@mark yes, it should, it\’s our list. on your list it won\’t be there, right?

By: Elton Telles

Elton Telles — Fri, 13 May 2016 14:20:24 +0000

One word: \”Poetry\”.

By: Marya

Marya — Fri, 13 May 2016 14:20:24 +0000

no love for Rango?

By: mike

mike — Fri, 13 May 2016 14:20:24 +0000

where the fuck is martha marcy may marlene?

By: Overstreet

Overstreet — Fri, 13 May 2016 14:20:24 +0000

By the way, three cheers for your inclusion of \”Beginners,\” a film that *should* have been a disaster. How do you successfully weave a coming-out story, two deaths from cancer, a tormented love story about melancholy artists, and a talking dog into one film? Somehow, Mike Mills has done just that. \”Beginners\” has been the year\’s most pleasant surprise so far, for this moviegoer anyway.

Personally, I found \”Hanna\” intolerable. So much sound and fury signifying nothing. I didn\’t care, and the gaudy exploitation of cultural styles for the sake of decoration was really annoying. Worst Cate Blanchett performance ever.

By: Mark

Mark — Fri, 13 May 2016 14:20:24 +0000

Super 8 shouldn\’t be on the list.

By: TimParker

TimParker — Fri, 13 May 2016 14:20:24 +0000

Source Code as an honorable mention?

By: Cory Everett

Cory Everett — Fri, 13 May 2016 14:20:24 +0000

Mike,

It\’s in Around The Corner, for all the films that have yet to be released.

By: tyrone jibbs

tyrone jibbs — Fri, 13 May 2016 14:20:24 +0000

i\’m surprised \”Ceremony\” isn\’t on here. It seemed like you guys really dug the hell out of that film.

By: howson

howson — Fri, 13 May 2016 14:20:24 +0000

Drive Angry 3D was the most enjoyable movie of the year by far.

By: Mr Dog

Mr Dog — Fri, 13 May 2016 14:20:24 +0000

Three words: \”Blizsh Blarzsh Blursht.\”

By: Mr Dog

Mr Dog — Fri, 13 May 2016 14:20:24 +0000

Apologies, i retract my comment. I\’m just mad cuz i haven\’t seen Tree of Life yet.

By: Nik

Nik — Fri, 13 May 2016 14:20:24 +0000

Bonus: \”I Saw The Devil\” is available on Netflix Instant.

By: YND

YND — Fri, 13 May 2016 14:20:24 +0000

For my money, 2011 has been the best year for film in a long time. Even without the towering achievement that is TREE OF LIFE… 13 ASSASSINS, MEEK\’S CUTOFF, CERTIFIED COPY, UNCLE BOONMEE and COLD WEATHER all trump just about everything on my Best of 2010 list. And we still have Cronenberg and von Trier and DRIVE and Dardennes and Ceylan and a bunch of other promising stuff coming up. Lots to be thankful for this year.

By: JP

JP — Fri, 13 May 2016 14:20:24 +0000

\”where the fuck is martha marcy may marlene?\”

Mike: \”Martha Marcy May Marlene\” isn\’t in U.S. theaters until October.

By: Mister B

Mister B — Fri, 13 May 2016 14:20:24 +0000

Miss BALA!

By: Overstreet

Overstreet — Fri, 13 May 2016 14:20:24 +0000

Two words: \”Certified Copy.\”

By: Kamil

Kamil — Fri, 13 May 2016 14:20:23 +0000

Wait. Where is Lars Von Trier\’s \’Melancholia\’. Despite Von Trier\’s faux pas at Cannes, the movie has gotten spectacular reviews so far especially for Kirsten Dunst\’s performance!

By: Miles Maker

Miles Maker — Fri, 13 May 2016 14:20:23 +0000

\”PARIAH\” (2011)

By: Daniel Shuber

Daniel Shuber — Fri, 13 May 2016 14:20:23 +0000

Don\’t forget The Adjustment Bureau – a solid minor film that was a nice surprise this past spring…

By: Johan

Johan — Fri, 13 May 2016 14:20:23 +0000

X-Men: First Class!

By: Jonathan

Jonathan — Fri, 13 May 2016 14:20:23 +0000

Great list! Very close to my own, except that my top 10 so far also includes The Sunset Limited (HBO), Rango, and Of Gods and Men.
Also, count me among those who didn\’t care for Meek\’s Cutoff. It was at times impressive to look at, but as I struggled to keep my eyes open, I felt almost nothing for the characters.
Overall, 2011 is turning out to be a great year! I\’m looking forward most to The Guard, but there are so many great films that got great buzz at the festivals that I simply can\’t wait to see!

By: Bethanie

Bethanie — Fri, 13 May 2016 14:20:23 +0000

I think \’Suing the Devil\’ starring Malcolm McDowell is the film to watch in 2011.

I heard about the film at the Berlin Film Festival then went to an early-screening of it and was really blown away – Malcom really does play a good devil and it\’s a pretty tour-de-force performance. Also the story is very well-done – I kind of like underdog stories where the hero is this nobody and has to contend with the powerful – anyway that\’s my two-cents.

Haven\’t seen \’Tree of Life\’ so I can\’t comment.

By: reginaroadie

reginaroadie — Fri, 13 May 2016 14:20:23 +0000

Good selection. Agree with the majority of your pics. Still haven\’t seen Tree of Life and Meek\’s Cutoff yet, but really want to.

I know this is a bit of an odd choice, but I would also include KUNG FU PANDA 2 in the mix as well. Does what a real sequel should do. It builds upon the world and characters of the first film while doing it\’s own thing. Plus it\’s the one summer blockbuster I\’ve seen this year twice within the span of a week.