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Tarantino's tops of 09
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by: Dave Davis Dec. 14, 2009

It's crawling toward the end of the year (and another whole decade shot to hell), and everyone's putting together their own "Best of" lists, including someone as knowledgeable and talkative as Quentin Tarantino.

The garrulous filmmaker runs down his Tops for 2009 with THR's Heat Vision blog, but despite the caveat of not seeing a few late-year biggies, only manages to come up with 8 movies to make a list.

See what QT dug below, and see if you agree.

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Extra Tidbit: Some of those I'm down with, but really -- no HURT LOCKER? No DISTRICT 9? No G-FORCE?

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Miguelito
7:36PM on 12/18/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
WOW
I didn't think I could love Tarantino anymore, but then he went and named Star Trek above all others. Sweet, sweet vindication. Please, Oscar, boldly go there.
I didn't think I could love Tarantino anymore, but then he went and named Star Trek above all others. Sweet, sweet vindication. Please, Oscar, boldly go there.
 
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gameslave
11:57PM on 12/15/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Moon was awesome, but D9 was seriously overrated, his own basterds was, and the hurt locker is extremely popular amongst people who haven't the slightest clue what its REALLY like in Iraq, i loved hurt locker, but strictly as an action movie, its cheesy as hell.
Moon was awesome, but D9 was seriously overrated, his own basterds was, and the hurt locker is extremely popular amongst people who haven't the slightest clue what its REALLY like in Iraq, i loved hurt locker, but strictly as an action movie, its cheesy as hell.
 
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Hunglowman
9:06PM on 12/15/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
everyone on joblo can pretty much agree on Inglorious Basterds, District 9, Moon and the Hurt Locker. Anything after that is going to be your own personal taste.



ps -the guy below me is retarded.
everyone on joblo can pretty much agree on Inglorious Basterds, District 9, Moon and the Hurt Locker. Anything after that is going to be your own personal taste.



ps -the guy below me is retarded.
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filmguy450
7:29PM on 12/16/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Couldn't concur more!
Couldn't concur more!
 
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ClaudioMedusa
2:22PM on 12/15/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
OBSERVE?
WORST PILE OF CRAP I HAVE EVER SEEN, anna was great to stare at, but good god, did that movie suck...who caes what QT has to say anyways, all he does is talk in his movies and then add bad propped killing "dummy" scenes
WORST PILE OF CRAP I HAVE EVER SEEN, anna was great to stare at, but good god, did that movie suck...who caes what QT has to say anyways, all he does is talk in his movies and then add bad propped killing "dummy" scenes
 
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TarantinoDork
11:50AM on 12/15/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Not Bad
Drag me to Hell, Star Trek, Observe & Report are all definitely on my list. Of course Inglourious Basterds is up there as well.
Drag me to Hell, Star Trek, Observe & Report are all definitely on my list. Of course Inglourious Basterds is up there as well.
 
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JediteX
11:47AM on 12/15/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I liked Tarantio's list much more than the AFI top ten list. I don't agree with Funny People and Prescious, I personally didn't like those movies. However for the most Part I really like Tarantino's list.
I liked Tarantio's list much more than the AFI top ten list. I don't agree with Funny People and Prescious, I personally didn't like those movies. However for the most Part I really like Tarantino's list.
 
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Enf0rc3r
10:10AM on 12/15/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Opinions
You know, most people today that take the time to comment on someone elses opinions are so self-righteous and stubborn that they can't stand back and look at it from someone elses point of view. Opinions and discussions would be so much better, and less wars fought, if people respected an opinion whether or not they liked it and offered a rebuttle rather than a put down.
You know, most people today that take the time to comment on someone elses opinions are so self-righteous and stubborn that they can't stand back and look at it from someone elses point of view. Opinions and discussions would be so much better, and less wars fought, if people respected an opinion whether or not they liked it and offered a rebuttle rather than a put down.
 
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nodirectionhome
9:51AM on 12/15/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
FUNNY PEOPLE ? No HURT LOCKER or MOON, but FUNNY PEOPLE. I know he didnt just say FUNNY PEOPLE, infact the fact that this film is on the list totally disqualifies this from being of any importance. C'mon Quentin, your fucking with us on that pick, right ?
FUNNY PEOPLE ? No HURT LOCKER or MOON, but FUNNY PEOPLE. I know he didnt just say FUNNY PEOPLE, infact the fact that this film is on the list totally disqualifies this from being of any importance. C'mon Quentin, your fucking with us on that pick, right ?
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filmguy450
7:27PM on 12/16/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
It was a very good, solid drama with some comedy. What's wrong witht that?
It was a very good, solid drama with some comedy. What's wrong witht that?
 
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HoyleHaw
9:06AM on 12/15/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Pleasantly surprised "Observe and Report" made the list. It's one of my favorites of the year, too, but not too many others it seems.
Pleasantly surprised "Observe and Report" made the list. It's one of my favorites of the year, too, but not too many others it seems.
 
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BiffMcfly
9:02AM on 12/15/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
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District 9 can effin suck it.. i hate that movie so much, but i guess whatever gets ur dicks up these days.. I'm glad im not the only one who thought observe was a fine piece of cinema
District 9 can effin suck it.. i hate that movie so much, but i guess whatever gets ur dicks up these days.. I'm glad im not the only one who thought observe was a fine piece of cinema
 
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BigGeee
7:59AM on 12/15/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Gotta hand it to Quentin...



I'm surprised Precious and An Education made HIS list. As for the rest I'm not surprised and I'm very happy that Funny People and Observe and Report made the list. You have to love some Seth Rogen !



Peace.
Gotta hand it to Quentin...



I'm surprised Precious and An Education made HIS list. As for the rest I'm not surprised and I'm very happy that Funny People and Observe and Report made the list. You have to love some Seth Rogen !



Peace.
 
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rezzrunner
7:12AM on 12/15/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Gotta have District 9 in the list.
Gotta have District 9 in the list.
 
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cristane
6:12AM on 12/15/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Good list, although a bit surprising. Never figured Observe and Report to be a movie worth seing. Now I have to see it.



One quick note: the decade isn't over. 2010 is part of it. :D
Good list, although a bit surprising. Never figured Observe and Report to be a movie worth seing. Now I have to see it.



One quick note: the decade isn't over. 2010 is part of it. :D
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Skellington
2:05PM on 12/15/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Technically speaking the decaded goes from 2001 to 2010, because the first decade was from year 1 to 10. But nowadays we all agree to say a decade begins with the 0, even if we are wrong.
Technically speaking the decaded goes from 2001 to 2010, because the first decade was from year 1 to 10. But nowadays we all agree to say a decade begins with the 0, even if we are wrong.
 
Potzer! 37
6:25AM on 12/15/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
No it's not. 1990 wasn't part of the 80's and 2000 wasn't part of the 90's. 2000-2009, is ten years, or, if you prefer, a DECADE.
No it's not. 1990 wasn't part of the 80's and 2000 wasn't part of the 90's. 2000-2009, is ten years, or, if you prefer, a DECADE.
 
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avoidz
3:24AM on 12/15/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
He needs to see District 9 again to see if it makes his list? With Star Trek on there I lost any respect I had left for this guy. (And what is going on with Q's hair?)
He needs to see District 9 again to see if it makes his list? With Star Trek on there I lost any respect I had left for this guy. (And what is going on with Q's hair?)
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The_Soloist
4:19AM on 12/15/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
The only thing I have to say is nice avatar. I spoiled myself and looked up the finale for season 4 and was blown away by the ending. I haven't seen season 4 yet, but can't wait for season 5 too
The only thing I have to say is nice avatar. I spoiled myself and looked up the finale for season 4 and was blown away by the ending. I haven't seen season 4 yet, but can't wait for season 5 too
 
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DaForce
2:58AM on 12/15/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
With Observe and Report, AND Star Trek on his list, and Moon not on his list...well, it shows that maybe he should stick to directing two movies a decade instead of trying to kick start a film critic career.
With Observe and Report, AND Star Trek on his list, and Moon not on his list...well, it shows that maybe he should stick to directing two movies a decade instead of trying to kick start a film critic career.
 
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prefuse
2:57AM on 12/15/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Nice to see Funny People and Observe and Report get some love. Both had serious flaws but altogether ambitious in their own right.
Nice to see Funny People and Observe and Report get some love. Both had serious flaws but altogether ambitious in their own right.
 
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filmguy450
1:28AM on 12/15/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I am disheartened to see the abominable Precious on the list, and the lackluster Observe and Report, and I haven't seen Up In The Air yet, but overall, pretty decent.
I am disheartened to see the abominable Precious on the list, and the lackluster Observe and Report, and I haven't seen Up In The Air yet, but overall, pretty decent.
 
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-RC-
1:03AM on 12/15/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Now the main thing I have issues with is that it's a top eight rather than top ten... I haven't seen half the movies on that list. But the ones I have were pretty sweet. Looks like he's a Seth Rogan fan.
Now the main thing I have issues with is that it's a top eight rather than top ten... I haven't seen half the movies on that list. But the ones I have were pretty sweet. Looks like he's a Seth Rogan fan.
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-RC-
1:05AM on 12/15/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I didn't mean to make it a bad idea. I'm hip for to this news.
I didn't mean to make it a bad idea. I'm hip for to this news.
 
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LordSimen
10:40PM on 12/14/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Solid list, aside from Precious which I didn't really like at all. Star Trek has been growing on me.
Solid list, aside from Precious which I didn't really like at all. Star Trek has been growing on me.
 
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Canto
10:02PM on 12/14/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Awesome List
Although I haven't seen Precious, Chocolate, An Education or Up In The Air. I think he picked some good ones. Fuck whoever didn't like Observe and Report, if Quentin Tarantino likes it, than you are wrong!
Although I haven't seen Precious, Chocolate, An Education or Up In The Air. I think he picked some good ones. Fuck whoever didn't like Observe and Report, if Quentin Tarantino likes it, than you are wrong!
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Canto
5:19AM on 12/15/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Dude, I was kidding. But I actually really do like Observe and Report.
Dude, I was kidding. But I actually really do like Observe and Report.
 
VitamanMan8
11:13PM on 12/14/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
but Observe and Report rocked.
but Observe and Report rocked.
 
Skellington
10:21PM on 12/14/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
"If Tarantino likes it, I like it"
Dude, you're lame.
"If Tarantino likes it, I like it"
Dude, you're lame.
 
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Brendan M.
9:58PM on 12/14/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I wonder if he had seen The Hurt Locker or Moon.
I wonder if he had seen The Hurt Locker or Moon.
 
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QUENTIN
9:58PM on 12/14/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I think the list is terrible. Despite only having 8 movies, 5 of them are on my list of the ten worst of '09. His top three for the year are actually a perfect matchup to by bottom three of the year.



Maybe I should consider changing my name to NOTQUENTIN.
I think the list is terrible. Despite only having 8 movies, 5 of them are on my list of the ten worst of '09. His top three for the year are actually a perfect matchup to by bottom three of the year.



Maybe I should consider changing my name to NOTQUENTIN.
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filmguy450
1:29AM on 12/15/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
You seriously hated Star Trek and Drag Me To Hell more than some of the other loud trash from the summer? WTF?
You seriously hated Star Trek and Drag Me To Hell more than some of the other loud trash from the summer? WTF?
 
DaMovieMan
12:07AM on 12/15/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Yeah you thought Star Trek was that bad?
Yeah you thought Star Trek was that bad?
 
Deadly Sinner
11:20PM on 12/14/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
You think Transformers 2 is better than Star Trek and Drag Me to Hell?
You think Transformers 2 is better than Star Trek and Drag Me to Hell?
 
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Skellington
9:44PM on 12/14/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
How does that list suck ? Observe and Report aside, its a pretty solid list.
How does that list suck ? Observe and Report aside, its a pretty solid list.
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Skellington
11:24PM on 12/14/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Yeah its not as bad as some claimed. Its daring but doesnt quite work either.
Yeah its not as bad as some claimed. Its daring but doesnt quite work either.
 
VitamanMan8
11:13PM on 12/14/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I agree. Except I do think that Observe and Report was a solid film that was poorly marketed as a laugh-fest.
I agree. Except I do think that Observe and Report was a solid film that was poorly marketed as a laugh-fest.
 
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ginopags
9:31PM on 12/14/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
wow...
because he made my favorite film of the year I can't talk shit about the guy or his tastes, but fuck that list sucked (overall).
because he made my favorite film of the year I can't talk shit about the guy or his tastes, but fuck that list sucked (overall).
 
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VitamanMan8
8:59PM on 12/14/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I really liked that list. It's very different from most of the "top critics" lists, and I generally agree with the guy. Very interesting.
I really liked that list. It's very different from most of the "top critics" lists, and I generally agree with the guy. Very interesting.
 
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JohnLocke2342
8:50PM on 12/14/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Such a diverse taste in movies.. it shows in all of his films too.
Such a diverse taste in movies.. it shows in all of his films too.
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