(*) THE DARK KNIGHT ****½

USA: Christopher Nolan, 2008

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MY TOP 10 FILMS OF 2008

This list is based on the films I saw from Jan 1st to Dec 31st in 2008. The only criteria I adhered to is that the films must have been released theatrically or straight to DVD in the UK during 2008.

1. WALL-E (dir. Andrew Stanton)
2. THE DARK KNIGHT (dir. Christopher Nolan)
3. JUNO (dir. Jason Reitman)
4. IN BRUGES (dir. Martin McDonagh)
5. NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN (dir. Ethan Coen and Joel Coen)
6. THE ORPHANAGE (dir. Juan Antonio Bayona)
7. THERE WILL BE BLOOD (dir. Paul Thomas Anderson)
8. IRON MAN (dir. Jon Favreau)
9. INDIANA JONES AND THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL (dir. Steven Spielberg)
10. THE MIST (dir. Frank Darabont)

Honourable mentions must go to the following films that could quite easily of found themselves in my list: GONE BABY GONE, CLOVERFIELD and REC.

I should also point out I've yet to see notable films such as MAN ON WIRE, CHANGELING, 4 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS and 2 DAYS, WALTZ WITH BASHIR, EDEN LAKE and HELLBOY 2: THE GOLDEN ARMY.

As for the worst films I saw in 2008 or the films that left me most disappointed I would have to select DIARY OF THE DEAD, CASSANDRA'S DREAM, DOOMSDAY and MOTHER OF TEARS.

VIDEO GAME COLLECTION #??

Guitar Hero World Tour - Complete Band
Game bundled with instrument peripherals including lead guitar, bass guitar, drums and microphone

Platform: Wii
Region: UK (PAL)
Developer: Vicarious Visions
Publisher: Activision
Retail Release: 14/11/2008

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Zack & Wiki: Quest For Barbaros' Treasure

Platform: Wii
Region: UK (PAL)
Developer: Capcom
Publisher: Capcom
Retail Release: 18/1/2008

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Ghost Squad

Platform: Wii
Region: UK (PAL)
Developer: Polygon Magic
Publisher: Sega
Retail Release: 18/1/2008

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Star Wars: The Force Unleashed

Platform: Wii
Region: UK (PAL)
Developer: Krome Studios
Publisher: LucasArts
Retail Release: 19/9/2008

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Lego Batman

Platform: Wii
Region: UK (PAL)
Developer: Traveller's Tales
Publisher: Warner Bros. & DC Comics
Retail Release: 10/10/2008

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Wii Music

Platform: Wii
Region: UK (PAL)
Developer: Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo
Retail Release: 14/11/2008

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Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga

Platform: Wii
Region: UK (PAL)
Developer: Traveller's Tales
Publisher: LucasArts
Retail Release: 16/11/2007

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The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess

Platform: Wii
Region: UK (PAL)
Developer: Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo
Retail Release: 8/12/2006

GHOST TOWN ***

USA: David Koepp, 2008

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THE OXFORD MURDERS ***

Spain/UK/France: Alex de la Iglesia, 2008

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ELIZABETH ***

UK: Shekhar Kapur, 1998

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Battalion Wars II

Platform: Wii
Region: UK (PAL)
Developer: Kuju Entertainment
Publisher: Nintendo
Retail Release: 15/2/2008

(*) RAIN MAN ****

USA: Barry Levinson, 1988

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(*) THE WEDDING SINGER ****½

USA: Frank Coraci, 1998

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(*) GROUNDHOG DAY ****

USA: Harold Ramis, 1993

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Metroid Prime 3: Corruption

Platform: Wii
Region: UK (PAL)
Developer: Retro Studios
Publisher: Nintendo
Retail Release: 26/10/2007

IRON MAN ***½

USA: Jon Favreau, 2008

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ENCHANTED ****

USA: Kevin Lima, 2007

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