Best of 2011

This list was revised from an earlier draft after Catching Up on some hold over films.

15. Super 8: A wonderful throwback to films of Spielberg Past with its own unique charm and wit.

14. Red State: A film that never strays from its dark demeanor for even a second. Its villains are truly the scariest Ive ever seen put to film. Michael Parks gives the performance of a lifetime

13. Carnage: Polanski makes sitting the same apartment complex for 80 minutes an intriguing and hilarious watch. Christoph Waltzs finest performance since Basterds

12. The Ides of March: Leave it to George Clooney to make political intrigue...