While compiling my 2011 list, I realized that I never published a 2010 list, mostly because it was such a weak year. 2011, however, is now looking a lot worse by comparison.

The Best:

• Louis C.K.: Hilarious
• Shutter Island
• True Grit
• Toy Story 3
• Mother
• The Social Network
• The Fighter
• Inception
• Let Me In
• Kick-Ass
• Black Swan
• A Prophet
• The Town
• Exit Through The Gift Shop
• How To Train Your Dragon

Overrated:

• Scott Pilgrim vs. The World
• Winter's Bone
• The King's Speech
• 127 Hours

Most Pleasant Surprises:

• Tangled
• Let Me In