Stranger Than Fiction
Great performances by Ferrell and co. matched with a clever script and an innovative vision by director Marc Forster.

Little Miss Sunshine
A completely new spin on the family vacation film with a great ensemble cast.

Lady in the Water
Critics panned it, but Lady In The Water proved Shyamalan's versatility as a director.

Thank You For Smoking
The rare satire that has something to say and says it well. It's hilarious.

Casino Royale
Much like Christian Bale reinvigorated the Batman series, Daniel Craig has taken Bond in a great new direction.

Pan's Labyrinth
An imaginative and visionary fairy tale for adults that delightfuly blends fantasy and horror with history.

Little Children
Real human drama from beginning to end, shot beautifully by Field and topped off by great performances from Winslet and company.

An Inconvenient Truth
The importance of the message is equalled only by the quality of Al Gore's story telling.

Children of Men
Alfonso Cuaron deserves an Oscar for directing this visually spellbinding film.

Borat
If you liked the movie you'll love the show, but there weren't many better laughs this year than "Borat."