Most Enjoyed Movies of 2006

People always have their own 'top-ten-list' of the year, usually presented near the end of the year. Personally, I haven't got the chance (missed out) to watch many movies this year, especially the good ones, so I can't really construct my own top ten movies of 2006 in a more complete way. Also, everyone's top 10 or top movies would differ because of taste. So here's my version of 'Most Enjoyed Movies of 2006' (in no particular order):


Over the Hedge
Great story, great animation, maximum enjoyment to the fullest. The most enjoyable animated show I have ever had indeed, ever since the movie 'Wallace & Gromit: Curse of the Wererabbit'.


Inside Man
Another Denzel Washington thriller (same old good acting) which doesn't disappoint at all and director Spike Lee has done a great job again.


Mission Impossible III
Okay, I'm not really a Tom Cruise fan, but director J.J. Abrams has done a good job to create a fresh new MI movie (step aside, John Woo).


Casino Royale
'Bond Begins', that's what people like to call this show. A fresh new look at Bond movies, and a 'saviour' to the Bond franchise, just like how 'Batman Begins' did the magic. I'm already anticipating the next installment.


The Prestige
I wouldn't bet this for the best movie of 2006, but the whole film is very beautifully crafted (Nolan style) and the arrangement of the story telling is very well executed. The reason to see this show is for Christian Bale's stunning performance (forget about Scarlett).

Of course, I chose these films not because I really endorse Hollywood. It's just that these films are plain fun to watch. But on top of the list, I have a 'very special award' for a very fine film from China:

Crazy Stone
It's not crazy to say that this movie is darn creative, but if you've watched Guy Ritchie shows ('Snatch', 'Lock Stock') before, the concepts/ideas be very familiar to you. But you just have to give a thumbs up to this show, because it's proves that Asian film making can do the same level of quality movies compared to UK or America.

The most disappointing film for me:

Scary Movie 4
I have to admit that I'm sort of a fan of 'toilet-humor', but Scary Movie franchise is already going down the drain ever since the last one, and why are they still making sequels to it? It's time to move on to another different spoof-genre (check out this movie, called 'Epic Movie' which spoofs all the blockbuster shows like 'Pirates' and 'Superman Returns').

Movies that I wanted to see, but haven't got the chance yet/missed the opportunity (if not, they might have made it to my best of 2006 list):
- Little Miss Sunshine
- Cars
- The Departed
- Letters From Iwo Jima

Other people's top movies of 2006:
John Campea's (TheMovieBlog) Top 10
Time Magazine's Top 10