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Favorite Movies of 2009
The 3D spectacle of Avatar. The real-life drama of The Blind Side. The resurrection of Star Trek. How would you rank the biggest movies of 2009?
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1
Inglourious Basterds
Quentin Tarantino’s madcap, violent tour de force stars Brad Pitt as the leader of a savage band of soldiers plotting to kill Adolf Hitler. 244 860
Quentin Tarantino’s madcap, violent tour de force stars Brad Pitt as the leader of a savage band of soldiers plotting to kill Adolf Hitler. 244 860
2
The Hangover
This comedy, about the exploits of a gang of buddies in Vegas, made stars of Zach Galifianakis, Ed Helms, and Bradley Cooper. 201 787
This comedy, about the exploits of a gang of buddies in Vegas, made stars of Zach Galifianakis, Ed Helms, and Bradley Cooper. 201 787
3
Up
Pixar’s animated flick centers around a grumpy widower (voiced by Ed Asner) who flies away in a house carried by birthday balloons. 198 744
Pixar’s animated flick centers around a grumpy widower (voiced by Ed Asner) who flies away in a house carried by birthday balloons. 198 744
4
Star Trek
The fun blockbuster reboot of the beloved scifi series finds young talents Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, and Zoe Saldana taking the lead. 170 798
The fun blockbuster reboot of the beloved scifi series finds young talents Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, and Zoe Saldana taking the lead. 170 798
5
Avatar
James Cameron’s dazzling scifi epic, starring Sam Worthington as a human soldier who joins forces with the blue aliens he’s sent to colonize. 150 840
James Cameron’s dazzling scifi epic, starring Sam Worthington as a human soldier who joins forces with the blue aliens he’s sent to colonize. 150 840
6
District 9
Neill Blomkamp’s action-packed hit overcomes its unknown cast with a powerful story about the relocation of aliens by close-minded humans. 150 708
Neill Blomkamp’s action-packed hit overcomes its unknown cast with a powerful story about the relocation of aliens by close-minded humans. 150 708
7
Zombieland
This madcap horror-comedy hybrid posits Woody Harrelson and Jesse Eisenberg as an unlikely duo bent on surviving an undead holocaust. 131 641
This madcap horror-comedy hybrid posits Woody Harrelson and Jesse Eisenberg as an unlikely duo bent on surviving an undead holocaust. 131 641
8
The Hurt Locker
Kathryn Bigelow’s insightful Iraq War pic follows a trio of American bomb diffusers as they try to come to terms with their situation. 89 573
Kathryn Bigelow’s insightful Iraq War pic follows a trio of American bomb diffusers as they try to come to terms with their situation. 89 573
9
Blind Side
Sandra Bullock puts in a star turn as a well-to-do woman who helps an African-American teen realize his potential in this poignant biopic. 35 601
Sandra Bullock puts in a star turn as a well-to-do woman who helps an African-American teen realize his potential in this poignant biopic. 35 601
10
Public Enemies
Set during the Great Depression, Michael Mann’s crime flick stars Johnny Depp as the notoriously hard-to-capture criminal John Dillinger. 34 622
Set during the Great Depression, Michael Mann’s crime flick stars Johnny Depp as the notoriously hard-to-capture criminal John Dillinger. 34 622
11
Up in the Air
George Clooney and Vera Farmiga star for Jason Reitman as kindred souls whose corporate, on-the-go lifestyles bring them together. 10 526
George Clooney and Vera Farmiga star for Jason Reitman as kindred souls whose corporate, on-the-go lifestyles bring them together. 10 526
12
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Director David Yates returns for the sixth entry in the blockbuster franchise, starring Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson. 8 676
Director David Yates returns for the sixth entry in the blockbuster franchise, starring Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson. 8 676
13
Watchmen
Zack Snyder's adaptation of the graphic novel stars Billy Crudup and Patrick Wilson as members of the titular superhero gang. -34 624
Zack Snyder's adaptation of the graphic novel stars Billy Crudup and Patrick Wilson as members of the titular superhero gang. -34 624
14
The Road
Based on Cormac McCarthy’s novel, this post-apocalyptic tale finds Viggo Mortensen playing a father struggling to survive with his son. -56 466
Based on Cormac McCarthy’s novel, this post-apocalyptic tale finds Viggo Mortensen playing a father struggling to survive with his son. -56 466
15
Fantastic Mr. Fox
Wes Anderson’s stop-motion Roald Dahl adaptation focuses on a family of foxes voiced by George Clooney, Meryl Streep, and others. -63 493
Wes Anderson’s stop-motion Roald Dahl adaptation focuses on a family of foxes voiced by George Clooney, Meryl Streep, and others. -63 493
16
X-Men Origins: Wolverine
Hugh Jackman dons his steely nails once again to play Wolverine, in this sequel to the X-Men movies. -72 644
Hugh Jackman dons his steely nails once again to play Wolverine, in this sequel to the X-Men movies. -72 644
17
The Proposal
Ryan Reynolds stars in this comedy as the assistant to a high-powered exec (Sandra Bullock) who forces him into a green-card marriage. -83 547
Ryan Reynolds stars in this comedy as the assistant to a high-powered exec (Sandra Bullock) who forces him into a green-card marriage. -83 547
18
Where the Wild Things Are
Dave Eggers and Spike Jonze’s wildly inventive adaptation follows a boy as he travels to the monster paradise of his dreams. -97 525
Dave Eggers and Spike Jonze’s wildly inventive adaptation follows a boy as he travels to the monster paradise of his dreams. -97 525
19
Crazy Heart
Jeff Bridges stars as a broken-down country singer who falls for a young journalist (Maggie Gyllenhaal) in this moving musical drama. -102 416
Jeff Bridges stars as a broken-down country singer who falls for a young journalist (Maggie Gyllenhaal) in this moving musical drama. -102 416
20
Precious
Lee Daniels’ intense tale of incest, poverty and self-loathing, as channeled through the story of an obese inner-city girl (Gabourey Sidibe). -116 466
Lee Daniels’ intense tale of incest, poverty and self-loathing, as channeled through the story of an obese inner-city girl (Gabourey Sidibe). -116 466
21
A Serious Man
This ’60s-set dark comedy by the Coen brothers chronicles the efforts of a Jewish professor (Michael Stuhlbarg) to find meaning in life. -123 431
This ’60s-set dark comedy by the Coen brothers chronicles the efforts of a Jewish professor (Michael Stuhlbarg) to find meaning in life. -123 431
22
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
Shia LaBoeuf and Megan Fox return for the sequel to Michael Mann’s 2007 blockbuster based on the beloved series about alien robots. -136 672
Shia LaBoeuf and Megan Fox return for the sequel to Michael Mann’s 2007 blockbuster based on the beloved series about alien robots. -136 672
23
Paranormal Activity
Oren Peli’s terrifying, uber-low-budget triumph, about a couple who sets up a video camera to capture the supernatural forces in their home. -172 518
Oren Peli’s terrifying, uber-low-budget triumph, about a couple who sets up a video camera to capture the supernatural forces in their home. -172 518
24
In the Loop
This wry British comedy starring Tom Hollander and James Gandolfini satirizes Anglo-American relations in the lead-up to the Iraq War. -217 399
This wry British comedy starring Tom Hollander and James Gandolfini satirizes Anglo-American relations in the lead-up to the Iraq War. -217 399
25
The Twilight Saga: New Moon
The second installment of the smash series revisits the love between Bella (Kristen Stewart) and Edward (Robert Pattinson). -407 691
The second installment of the smash series revisits the love between Bella (Kristen Stewart) and Edward (Robert Pattinson). -407 691










