Ah…evolution.

The years pass, the years come. Each day bringing us closer to death. What joy. All this time spent living, as humans do, is boring. We need something to pass the time. Something like movies.

And in the wake of this new decade, an old one lingers by. Let us dwell on all the movies that I loved most each year. (This is list is being conducted only on the movies that I actually saw that year. So, as much as I want to sound cool and pretend I have the best taste in movies, that’s not always the case.)

Shall we?

2010: How to Train your Dragon

Can you believe it was that long ago? I was nine when I saw this in theatres. NINE! Whatever, it still holds up. Since 2010, I’ve seen it so many times I swear I know it by heart. I sold my nine-year-old soul to Astrid, and I’ve yet to get it back. I like this movie a lot.

2011: Super 8

I still don’t know if everyone saw this movie in 2011 but I did and I did not like it. But I’m biased

I saw this at least six times in one summer when I was ten. I hated going to summer camp, so after grovelling to my parents to let me stay, I quickly realized my downfall: boredom. I had nothing to do, nowhere to go. I was stuck. Until my dad rented Super 8 on demand, and I watched it. I watched it over and over during the three days that I still had it, and it gave me something to do. I never liked it, but I’m indebted to it. That’s why it’s my favourite.

2012: Pitch Perfect

I meant it then, and I mean it now. Yes, I am a little ashamed, but not enough to make myself forget that I love this movie. When it first came out, I would not shut up about it. I knew all the songs, I worshipped Anna Kendrick (still do), and I used my personal Instagram account to scream at people who haven’t seen it. I violently loved Jesse, and I quoted lines back to my parents even though I didn’t know what they really meant. (Upon rewatching, I am horrified). I loved it. Plain and simple.

[20th century studios / regency enterprises]

2013: The Internship

This one’s embarrassing. Let me preface: I like this movie just fine by itself. I think Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson play off each other well. I enjoyed the conflicts. But, if I’m being honest, this movie is my favourite of 2013 simply because Dylan O’Brien was in it. And he’s wearing square glasses and a beanie, and he has a snarky attitude. I was twelve, and I was enchanted.

2014: Kingsman: The Secret Service

I’m not ashamed of this one! I love this movie. I love the wit and the twists and the challenges these people have to go through. It’s so well thought out. Yes, the villain is actually kind of cliché, but that’s part of the allure. A villain who vomits at the sight of blood! Brilliant! I love this movie.

2015: Spy

Don’t ask me cuz I don’t know. It’s just a feel-good spy movie. It had comedy, it had action, and it had Jude Law. I’m very okay with this movie. And besides, while making this list, I realized that 2015 was not the best movie year for me. Oh, well.

[marvel entertainment / 20th century studios]

2016: Deadpool

I watched this in theatres with my mom and her friend. It had swear words, it had sex scenes, and it had some nasty mutilations happening. It is not family-friendly, and I loved it. Mostly, I loved the humour, the banter, the satire all culminated to make a pretty solid film.

2017: Spider-Man: Homecoming

I am faithful to Tobey Maguire, but I also adored this movie. It’s Spider-Man. It’s a classic superhero character, and I think Tom Holland did a good job.

2018: Love, Simon

What a heartwarming movie. What sweetness, what joy. This movie is so pure and warm that it hits right where I needed it. I praise it.

2019: Hustlers

And finally, the most recent movie that stole my heart; Hustlers. I watched this late last year and died. I love it so much, it’s dear to me. There’s no overly fascinating reason other than I enjoyed myself. I had such a good time watching these characters on a screen, it was music to my eyes.

That’s my list! Thanks for reading!

Linda Deslauriers

Linda is the most “fangirly” person you will likely ever meet. She’s a second-year student in Algonquin College’s Professional Writing program. She enjoys hot chocolate, rainy evenings, literature, and cinema. If looking for her, you will find her on her bed; enthralled in whatever new addiction she’s developed since.

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