10.
Pacific Rim
I'll admit that this isn't the most remarkable example of storytelling. But when it comes too a bad ass awesome time with a film. Guillermo Del Toro has out done himself with this remarkable fest of spectacle that doesn't insult my brain cells.
9.
The Place Beyond the Pines
Highly original and highly inventive. The Place Beyond the Pines captivates the viewer with great storytelling and acting without making the film fell like the two hours and twenty minutes run time.
8.
Lee Daniels' The Butler
Featuring some of the year's best performances. The Butler is a well crafted, well written, well directed, well acted ride of emotions that earn most of it's for your consideration moments.
7.
Frozen
Easily the best animated film of 2013. Frozen provides an excellent mix of old school Disney while throwing in some freshness too have excellent balance of both.
6.
Captain Phillips
It's a crowd pleasing film done right. Captain Phillips is an example of when everything goes right and everyone is on their "A" game giving us a real treat.
5.
The Great Gatsby
An ambitious, multi colored triumph. Baz Luhrmann gives The Great Gatsby great style to go along with great substance.
4.
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
Smart, smoothly directed and enriched with a deeper exploration the franchise's thought- provoking themes. Catching Fire elevates The Hunger Games series too something that is toe-to-toe with Harry Potter.
3.
Oz the Great and Powerful
The Wizard of Oz is a tough act to follow. But this Oz packs the perfect amount of visual dazzle and clever wit to be entertaining in it's own right.
2.
This is the End
Easily the best, funniest and smartest comedy of the year. This is the End is also daring and inspired with the cast they've got and everyone has a brilliant moment.
1.
12 Years a Slave
While a hard film too watch to be sure. 12 Year a Slave has a powerful story, powerful performances and also earned the right to be the important film about slavery.
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