Film I Liked But No One Else Did
(Blindness)

Starring the fascinating Juliane Moore, Blindness is a film that explores the haunting effects of a possible epedimic. Told through the eyes and mind of a woman who is immune to the virus, the film hits extremely close to home, providing a realistic, though disturbing look at what happens when the unknown occurs.

Worst Film of the Year
(The Love Guru)

It has been five years since Michael Myers lent his talent to the big screen, and the time gap couldn't be more obvious. Filled with over-the-top attempts at humor, repulsive characters and stupid one-liners, the film which co-stars Jessica Alba and Justin Timberlake falls flat on its face, easily securing its spot amongst the years worst.

Best Musical
(Mamma Mia!)

Musicals were a bit scarce in 2008, but all the same, Mamma Mia! sang and danced its way to the top. Featuring the talent of Meryl Streep, Perce Brosnan and Amanda Seyfried, the film soars beyond every expectation as the fun, exitment and addicting music of ABBA makes for the perfect film adaption of Broadway's biggest success.

Best Summer Blockbuster
(Iron Man)

While The Dark Knight was expected, no one really knew what to think of Iron Man. However, surging during its first half, the special effects and adrinnaline rushing action help the film to overcome a lackluster final thirty minutes, giving Robert Downey Jr. the comeback role and performance that so many people knew he had in him.

Best Film No One Heard About
(The Children of Huang Shi)

Bringing in less than a million dollars at the box office, no one really heard about The Children of Hung Shi, and it is a shame. Featuring one of the year's most powerful stories and a pristine performance by Jonathon Rhys-Meyers, the film builds itself on emotion and inspriation, taking audiences by surprise and keeping their hearts and minds in jeapordy until the final moments.

Best Documentary
(American Teen)

Every high school has them, and we all knew who they were: the joke, the princess, the rebel, the heartthrob and the geek. Now, each are on display as American Teen follows each of them around for a year, experiencing their highs, their lows and those dramtic moments that fit inbetween. And while the film could have taken a hideous backroad to disaster, the teens that comprise the stories and dilemmas help it soar, bringing about realistic situations that take you back to your days on top of the world.

Biggest Disappointment
(Speed Racer)

Buzz was high for the Wachowski brothers adaptation of the 1960s TV show; buzz that took a major hit after opening weekend. The neon graphics, subpar script and unflatting characters all came together in a historic clash that resulted in one of the worst TV-adaptations to ever hit the big screen.

Best Foreign Language Film
(The Class)

Following a year in the life of a French professor, The Class thrives on character development and simple on-screen antics. giving audiencee members an entertaining, though heartwarming story filled with sympathy, empathy and full fledged emotion. Throw in a bit of frustration and hysterical dialogue and this film overtakes its competition to become the years best foreign language film.

Best Remake
(The Incredible Hulk)

Everyone assumed that Bruce Banner and his alter-ego known as 'the Hulk' were dead in 2003, when Eric Bana attempted to incarcerate the beloved green giant. However, with Edward Norton serving as the new and improved Banner, Universal's The Incredible Hulk soared out of the gate, becoming one of the summer's biggest surprises. Using stellar special effects and the perfect mix of action, emotion and character development, the fim reached new heights, bringing the franchise back to the forefront and giving audiences another superhero to root for.

Best Sequel
(High School Musical 3: Senior Year)

After two made-for-TV movies, Disney decided to go big the third time around, and rightfully so. Featuring the exact same cast, a surprisingly strong story and a long list of addicting tracks, High School Musical 3: Senior Year shocked many and ultimately made a believer out of me.

Most Frightening
(The Strangers)

Containing a distrurbing, realistic premise and two stellar performances from Liv Tyler and Scott Speedman, The Strangers generated chills and insecurities within us all. And whle many horror films leave you once the credits begin to roll, the same doesn't occur here. Instead, the film sticks as you realize that there was no reason or cause for the violant acts on screen; rather, just the fact that they victims were home; thus creating another layer of animosity and fear.