top 5 movies of 2011

I didn’t see a ton of movies this year. In fact, I think the only two flicks released in 2011 that I saw in the theater were Cars 2 and Winnie the Pooh. So… yeah. Now I’m depressed.

But my kids are cute, and we now have a redbox within walking distance of my house. So I’ve got that going for me. Here’s my top-5 movies released in 2011:

5. Bridesmaids. Hilarious. Poop jokes are funnier when women tell them.

4. Cedar Rapids. Really funny and kind of gross, but I just genuinely liked these characters. There’s a lot more depth here than other raunchy comedies.

3. The Adjustment Bureau. I’m oddly drawn to any exploration of free-will, and I loved the two main characters (Matt Damon & Emily Blunt). My kind of sci-fi.

2. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2. I’m a big HP fan, and enjoyed all the movies, but this is the first one I felt was a legitimate quality flick. Just like the book, I wish they didn’t give us a glimpse of the future. Otherwise a perfect ending to the series.

1. Win Win. By far and away my favorite movie of 2011. Paul Giamatti toes the line between right and wrong. It’s honest and funny. Real, flawed characters and a great story.

Note: I’ll likely still see “The Descendants”, “Moneyball”, and “Midnight in Paris” so I reserve the right to amend this list accordingly.