The King's Speech- A sensational retelling of Prince 'Bertie''s ascencion to the throne and his overcoming of his speech impediment, brought to life incredibly by Colin Firth and Geoffrey Rush. One which will be remembered long past 2011.
127 Hours- Perhaps the most unique film on the list, 127 Hours took us on a brutal journey into the depths of America. James Franco gave it his all as Aron Ralston, and the way the narrative flowed so creatively made this a masterpiece.
X-Men: First Class- Only Matthew Vaughn could resurrect the X-Men franchise with such vigour, such calibre, such ease. Yes, the Hellfire Club were generic villains, but that didn't stop this being an intense, emotional thrill ride with some of the best animated action sequences in a long time.
True Grit- Another historical romp, this time with a predictable story structure somehow used to its fullest, making for a neat journey across the Wild West. Slow, but never tediously so. Uneventful, yet Jeff Bridges, Matt Damon and newcomer Hailee Steinfield ensured it felt anything but!
THE WINNER:
By a slim margin, I'm going with X-Men: First Class. Those who know me well will feel perhaps that was the obvious choice for me to pick as I am a massive fan of the superhero genre, but that isn't the case. What won me over was how this franchise was turned from a dying one known for its repetition into an unforgettable take on historical drama aided by a cast of rising stars who portrayed their mutant characters better than the likes of Hugh Jackman and Hallie Berry ever did. It's not the perfect film, nor can any feature hope to be, and it isn't likely to win the Best Film of 2011 Award overall, yet for now it remains the best flick I've seen this year, and one that you shouldn't hesitate to watch ASAP.
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