2011: Film Rankings

A fine crop of films this year included these well-received selections that didn't quite reach the upper echelon: 

Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy (Adaptation) 

The Help (Adaptation)

Immortals

Captain America: The First Avenger (Adaptation)

Sucker Punch

Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows Sequel Adaptation)

Goon

Fast Five (Franchise)

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (Adaptation)

Moneyball

Rise of the Planet of the Apes (Reboot)

The Artist

Thor (Adaptation)

Midnight in Paris

Warhorse 

Bridesmaids

The Muppets (Reboot)

Horrible Bosses

Super 8

And now for the pyramid's tip, the top 11. 

11. Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol (Franchise)

Taking the franchise to new heights. 

10. Drive

A gorgeous blend of colors and talent for a unique, taciturn thrill ride. 

9. Hanna

Brutality meets innocence doused in a finely crafted score by The Chemical Brothers. 

8. Limitless

Stylish, simple, and well acted. 

7. The Adjustment Bureau (Adaptation)

Inventive and freeing in its story and direction. 

6. Hugo (Adaptation)

Profound emotional depth for an era of live action children's film that lacks such well executed stories. 

5. 50/50

Immemsely likable and winning performances all around. A striking balance between sorrow and joy.  

4. Attack the Block

Small scale scifi action delivered that gave the world John Boyega. 

3. Source Code

Duncan Jones does it again. 

2. X-Men: First Class (Prequel)

Stunning casting, uplifting score, presented in a totally immersive style by Matthew Vaughn. 

1. Fright Night (Remake)

With an opening theme that sucks you in and David Tennant and at his best, all the pieces fall beautifully in to place.