10. The Hurt Locker
This gripping tale about a military bomb squad in Iraq is not only an excellent action-suspense movie, it's also one best films ever to tackle the psychology of warfare. Buy the Blu-ray on Amazon
9. District 9
With a refreshing take on a tired genre, insanely well-done effects and a star-making performance by Sharlto Copley, this film set a new standard in sci-fi action movies, as well as put South Africa on the box office map. Blu-ray review | Buy the Blu-ray on Amazon
8. Zombieland
Zombies and guns are always fun, but add a nerdy hero, a borderline psychotic Woody Harrelson and a brilliant surprise cameo and you've got yourself an instant classic. Buy the Blu-ray on Amazon
7. Paper Heart
Comedian Charlene Yi steps out of the shadow of her more famous friends with a charmingly quirky pseudo-documentary/puppet show about falling in love. Blu-ray review | Buy the Blu-ray on Amazon
6. I Love You, Man
Paul Rudd finally gets his due as a comedic leading man, generating enough goofy catch-phrases to keep frat boys entertained for decades to come. Blu-ray review | Buy the Blu-ray on Amazon
5. The September Issue
Anna Wintour. attempts to soften her "The Devil Wears Prada" image before a documentary film crew, but is upstaged by creative director Grace Coddington in a creative war-of-wills. Buy the DVD on Amazon
4. Drag Me to Hell
Sam Raimi returns to his shlock horror roots and delivers a wickedly silly, stomach-churning modern fairy tale. One of the few films that's best seen with a full (and fully vocal) crowd. Blu-ray review | Buy the Blu-ray on Amazon
3. Anvil! The Story of Anvil
Like a real life "This is Spinal Tap", this documentary is both hilarious and heartbreaking as it follows the aging members of an almost-famous 80s Canadian metal band, still trying to make it big. Buy the DVD on Amazon
2. A Serious Man
Even as a die-hard fan of the Coen Brothers, I was not prepared for this odd little film, nor for the internal debate I waged for weeks as to whether I actually liked it or not. I finally decided I did, mostly because the final few moments were are as brilliant as anything I've seen this decade. Buy the Blu-ray on Amazon
1. Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs
This is the movie I expected the least from, and therefore surprised me the most. Second only to "Up" as the best animated film this year, this tale about an invention that makes food rain down from the sky is hilariously funny, beautifully animated, great in 3D and features some stellar voice work from the likes of Bill Hader and Anna Faris. A delightful treat in spite of the somewhat nauseating premise. Blu-ray review | Buy the Blu-ray on Amazon
