On this last day of 2007, here is my list of the worst, and best movies from Hollywood.
First, the stinkers…We were served up such slices of manure as Delta Farce, The Comebacks, and War, but even they weren't as bad as my picks for the five worst:
(5. The Brothers Solomon- Screen Gems - Rated R)
Number five is The Brothers Solomon. One scene examines the contents of a baby's diaper. In it, I think they found this movie.
(4. The Heartbreak Kid - Dreamworks - Rated R)
Number four is The Heartbreak Kid, Ben Stiller does his same old tired unfunny shtick again. I am sick of his shtick.
(3. Good Luck Chuck - Lionsgate - Rated R)The third worst film of the year is Good Luck Chuck. Dane Cook gets more irritating and creepy with every movie he makes. This movie is viciously crude and chock full of things too perverse for some porn sites!
(2. Kickin it Old Skool - Rated PG-13)
Number two is Kickin' It Old Skool - a lame, ridiculously stupid movie that caused me excruciating pain.
And the worst movie of the year is:
(1. I Know Who Killed Me - Tristar - Rated R)I Know Who Killed Me. Lindsay Lohan, America's favorite little train-wreck is there in all her horrendous glory doing her clothed stripper routine. Like Lindsay, the movie is a garbled, incoherent mess.
But even with movies as bad as that, there were some that rose above the fray into movie perfection. So here are the best films from 2007. Some may have gotten more stars, but these are my favorites. First, a few honorable mentions, the funniest movie of 2007 is Superbad, Disney's Enchanted is the best family film, and The Namesake just missed making my list.
(5. Waitress - Fox Searchlight - Rated PG-13)
Number five is Waitress, the last film from the brilliant Adriene Shelly. It is terrific - brilliantly written, and with a fantastic performance from Keri Russell. I fell in love with this film.
(4. Hairspray - New Line - Rated PG)
Number four is Hairspray. John Travolta is campy and funny, and newcomer Nikki Blonski is a revelation, lighting up the screen with her megawatt personality. The movie is so packed with fun I didn't want to blink for fear I'd miss something.
(3. No Country for Old Men - - Rated R)Number three is The Coen Brothers' No Country for Old Men. It is bleak, silent, intense, suspense filled, violent and superb. Javier Bardem gives the best performance of his career.
(2. Lars and the Real Girl - - Rated PG-13)My second favorite of the year is Lars and the Real Girl. Ryan Gosling brilliantly plays the damaged and socially challenged Lars, who finds companionship with a life sized, silicone doll. It is absolutely enjoyable, offbeat and original, poignant, and very, very funny.
And my favorite film from 2007 is:
(1. Juno - Fox Searchlight - Rated PG-13)
Juno, an extremely well written and directed comedy that is heartwarming and hilarious. This should make a star out of Ellen Page, who should get a best actress nomination.
If you've missed any of these top five, try and make some time soon to see them. And Happy New year!
