Entertainment Weekly columnist (and a dabbler in fiction) Stephen King is the first out of the gate this year with a top 10 list, beating the usual early likes of Peter Travers et al to the punch.
King’s lists are always, shall we say, unique. They generally lean toward the populist and make it rather obvious year in and year out that the author couldn’t possibly have seen everything there was to see in a film year. And as you might imagine, genre fare is usually dominant.
This year is no different. Of COURSE this is his top 10 list. Makes perfect sense. And while his #1 couldn’t have been more predictable (given what he likes and what he’s written about the film), I wonder — was the original even on his radar? (Answer: Nope.) Anyway, check back Friday for Oscar Talk and an announcement regarding this year’s top 10 list (mine and Anne’s). King’s full list (dug up courtesy of /Film) after the jump.
1. “Let Me In”
2. “The Town”
3. “Inception”
4. “The Social Network”
5. “Takers”
6. “Kick-Ass”
7. “Splice”
8. “Monsters”
9. “Jackass 3D”
10. “Green Zone”
The list is not published online yet but can be found in the issue of Entertainment Weekly currently on shelves.
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23 responses to “Stephen King’s top 10 films of 2010”
Hnn.. I wonder if he saw Black Swan yet.
Todd McCarthy had also posted a ‘somewhat’ Top 10 at his Deep Focus Blog on Indiewire before closing shop. It went like this
(in alphabetical order)
Best of the year: Carlos & The Social Network
Animal Kingdom
A Prophet
Enter the Void
Let Me In
North Face
The Kids Are All Right
The King’s Speech
Toy Story 3
Winter’s Bone
HM: Blue Valentine, Black Swan and Please Give
Though he did mention he had not seen The Fighter and True Grit. But I believe THR will make him do another, ranked, one.
Any man who can put The Social Network on the same list with Jackass 3D certainly celebrates cinematic diversity. At least in their own way.
“(and a dabbler in fiction)”–HAHA, nice.
I probably wouldn’t go so far as to label it film of the year, especially since there’s a lot I still haven’t seen, but I really do think Let Me In was a wonderful movie. Despite being a big enough fan of the original to own it on Blu-ray, I’m willing to go on the record as stating that I felt the remake is actually superior. Multiple viewings down the line could change things, but I somehow doubt it.
Interesting to note that Shutter Island didn’t make his list.
I too wonder if he’s seen Black Swan. And he obviously hasn’t seen True Grit yet, though I wouldn’t be surprised if it proves to be one of his favorites.
You’re missing #5 Kris, Takers.
Whoa, where’s Harry Potter? Did he hate it or not see it yet?
The guy’s a huge nut for Harry Potter.
Black Swan is phenomenal, FYI. Also on Let Me In, agreed it is very good, but needs a few more viewings before I can separate it from the original. Just saw Monsters and was a tad disappointed actually; could have used a couple more “encounters.” But for it’s budget restrictions it was impressive by that account.
Yeah, you’re missing his #5, which was that movie “Takers” I had forgot even existed.
And this guy really needs to wait until the end of the year to make his list. I’m sure he would adore “Black Swan” and “True Grit.” What about “127 Hours?” Has he seen that one yet?
I saw 127 Hours yesterday and it knocked Blue Valentine out of the #1 spot. Phenomenal film.
Fixed it. Thanks.
Why is Inception on his list?
“Why is Inception on his list?”
Because Nolan planted it in his brain.
Did he really like Harry Potter films? Sorry I didn’t know his past top 10 list…
(The) Real Dan, The short answer King appreciates crap.
Splice!…. Really?
This is probably the most interesting list we’ll see this awards season. Well, unless Armond White does one.
What an ugly picture.
How do you know that he hasn’t seen a lot?
This is a much more interesting list than many that will come down the pipe, that’s for sure.
Splice was pretty good. Not Top 10 good, but good nonetheless. Same with Kick-Ass.
I can maybe see his top 4 making my top 10 by year’s end, though The Town could miss the cut if some late-season entries prove really good.
Thanks for the list Mr. King — it looks accurate! By the way, you were awesome as the cleaner on SOA.