Batman: The Dark Knight

With a dark and brooding plot, tension in every scene, and multiple instances of sacrificing yourself for the greater good, Batman: The Dark Knight physically affected as much as any other movie ever has, and is the first film to do so since Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith.

Throw in a brilliant performance by Heath Ledger (who, despite the unfortunate hype stirred from his untimely death actually lived up to the billing), an unstoppable synergy with director Christopher Nolan and Christian Bale, and a full bag of Batman gadgetry tricks, and you've got one of the best movies of the year.

See this movie once, then see it again...it's that good.

Rating: 9/10

Once Upon a Time in the West

It would appear that after the recent lack of quality films I've subjected myself to, Once Upon a Time in the West has given me hope once again that there are still good films out there to be watched.

And one more thing: Charles Bronson is the man.


Rating: 7.5/10

Hancock

Hancock, portrayed as "not your average superhero," was average as a movie. Many of what would have been the film's best scenes were made stale by the trailer, and both the big surprising twist and antagonist plotlines would have been interesting... if they had been completely fleshed out.

Bottom line: Hancock could have been great, but when the credits roll, you will probably just sit there wondering why the movie ended when it did, and why it didn't grasp its full potential.

Rating: 6/10

Hancock