Best of '09: The Hangover/Zombieland
For me it was the Hangover. There aren't a lot of great comedies anymore that everyone can enjoy and this movie was exactly that. So consistent from beginning to end and it just makes me happy.
In a virtual tie with the Hangover was Zombieland. Zombieland was incredibly fun to watch. Not only is it funny (Woody Harrelson and Abigail Breslin are really funny in it) but the zombie action stands up with any zombie movie and the emotional parts weren't corny at all. I loved this movie. Loved it.
Honorable Mentions:
-Taken (Great action movie)
-Star Trek (Unlike the show it was... entertaining)
-Up (Pixar is the best. The best. They continue with this kinda dark and sadder movie)
-Inglorious Basterds (WWII movies are always great... this one is really refreshing and loads of fun)
-Harry Potter 6 (The only Harry Potter movie that can compete with the book)
-District 9 (This was incredible. Great action and really disturbing)
Worst of '09: Couples Retreat
There aren't a lot of movies where I think "Holy **** I am funnier than the entire writing team" but this was definitely one of em. The talent was really impressive (Vince Vaughn, Jason Bateman, Kirsten Bell) but wow, couldn't be less funny.
Most Dissappointing: Year One
This movie had a lot of potential. Jack Black (Hilarious) Michael Cera (Awkward, Hilarious) seemed like a really creative comedy duo. Combine that with a really funny and original setting (caveman-esque time period) and I thought this was going to be a can't miss movie. Well... it was pretty ******. It seemed like it was so close to being a great movie but all the jokes and gags fell flat. I think if they re-did this movie it could be great.
Honorable Mentions:
-Transformers 2 (The first one was really funny and just a good time. This one was dogs ******* and Megan Fox being super hot. That's it.)