top movies of 2008?

so the new year is coming along and i've decided to stay in and watch a few of the best movies from 2008 with a friend that night... anybody have any ideas??? i have a wide list of films that came out but i'm having some trouble narrowing it down... i'd like to get other movie-goer's opinions on it.... thanks!!! =D

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Permalink Reply by Anita_Blake on December 19, 2008 at 2:48am: Be sure to get Burn After Reading, it is released this Sunday

And if you do happen to feel like going out go see Milk, it is a must see.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Desperate Living on December 19, 2008 at 5:51am: hmmm.... most of my favs aren't on DVD yet but here are a few you may want to save in your queue:

Boy in the Striped Pajamas
Brideshead Revisited
Choke
Otto: or Up with The Dead
Savage Grace
Towelhead; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Mort in Detroit on December 19, 2008 at 1:28pm: Of films released this year where the DVD is available?

Brideshead Revisited
Stop-Loss; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Gina on December 19, 2008 at 2:19pm: yes, on dvd...; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Alex DeLarge on December 19, 2008 at 7:22pm: One of my '08 faves and a film that is overlooked by many: note, it is not a comedy but an exestential drama, IN BRUGES. Then check out CHOP SHOP and FLIGHT OF THE RED BALLOON. All are now on DVD. Enjoy:); ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by macroman on December 19, 2008 at 7:29pm: I also liked Stop-Loss.
Also, not a movie but the Best Documentary Winner, Taxi to the Dark Side.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by joeoftexas on December 19, 2008 at 7:34pm: Encounters at the End of the World (2007); ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Aces on December 19, 2008 at 8:28pm: Another vote for
Burn After Reading
In Bruges
Encounters at the End of the World
Taxi to the Dark Side

Also:
Dark Knight
Tropic Thunder
Wall-E
And documentary Man on Wire; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by macroman on December 20, 2008 at 3:31am: This is also a documentary:

Body of War; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Mitchell on December 20, 2008 at 7:35am: So far, that I've seen:

01. Snow Angels
02. Milk
03. Quantum of Solace
04. Pride and Glory
05. Vicky Cristina Barcelona
06. Redbelt
07. Shotgun Stories
08. The Duchess
09. Appaloosa
10. Hors de Prix

As of now only #s 1, 6, 7 and 10 are available on DVD. But The Duchess, Appaloosa and Vicky Cristina Barcelona are coming out in the coming weeks.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Desperate Living on December 20, 2008 at 7:03pm: I loved The Duchess & Vicky Christina Barcelona... I forgot about those two. Well worth renting....; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by runnr1 on December 20, 2008 at 10:02am: count another vote for in bruges.

if you're in to horror, try the ruins. it wasn't too shabby.

while very mainstream, iron man was very entertaining and would be a good one to watch with others.

also, a dexter marathon (or mini-marathon) might be fun with a friend.; ▶ Reply to This