I watched 233 “new to me” films. 82 of those films were released this year.
Out of those 82 films here is my list of Top Ten films for 2010

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I’m usually confident when I see a Johnny Depp movie that it’s going to be good, but after seeing The Tourist I may be less confident in the future. The Tourist is a poor movie that lacks plausibility. The plot is far fetched, and considering they are two of the most attractive people in the world, there is a surprising lack of chemistry between the two main leads, Johnny Depp and Angelina Jolie.
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Christian Bale has returned to acting! Thank God Almighty! After languishing in barely there roles, growling in Batman and picking a paycheck for Terminator, Mr. Bale reminded me why he used to be a name that made me want to see whatever movie he was in, regardless of what it was. The commitment he brings to this role, Dicky Eklund, took me aback because to go as far as he did in his acting, really was not necessary nor did this particular film deserve it. Just before the end credits we get a glimpse of the real Dicky Eklund and the similarities in mannerisms and speech patterns is evident, however it never feels that Bale is ever trying to emulate or duplicate. This is the kind of performance that starts from understanding, from internalizing and letting the personality, the dress, the sunken cheeks and bulging eyes not be something superficial but be something organic. It really is a sight to behold and, if for nothing else, makes this picture something that must be seen.

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