I can't even come up with a good top 10 for 2008 at this point. Normally I'd make a top 25 list (which I had absolutely no problems making last year), but I don't know if this year will even merit that.

I think I've given 7 films 4 stars at this point, with 5-10 more movies to see that have a legitimate shot at a 4 star review…so who knows, maybe I'll be blown away by some stuff at the end of the year, but as of right now "The Dark Knight" and "In Bruges" stand tall far above the rest.

Only two films actually blew me away this year: Wall-E & The Dark Knight; however, I've yet to see Milk, TCOBenjamin Button, Doubt, Gran Torino, The Reader, Revolutionary Road or Slumdog Millionaire…..so I guess I need to get to my local Theater a bit more often.

I believe that Frost/Nixon and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, once I've viewed them, will quickly make it into my Top Ten Films of 2008.

@Josh: I really don't think there are a lot of films that will blow anyone away, I think it is going to be one here and there. For me personally Benjamin Button was phenomenal, but that opinion obviously isn't everyone's as Ebert doesn't even have it in his top ten. What I think most people will agree on, though, is there are a lot of "good" films, films that people like.

Ebert has proven in 2008 that he will like A LOT of films released, just read his Lakeview Terrace review, he basically made up an entirely different movie in his mind. This is fine in my opinion, primarily because Ebert is one of the best reviewers at letting people know exactly why he likes/hates a film. His reviews leave very little ambiguity when it comes to how he reached his verdict.

i know a lot of people are going to say this but my #1 for 2008 is dark knight my #1 most anticipated for 2009 is a three way tie between transformers 2, wolverine, and watchmen although i can't see watchmen until it comes out on dvd because i'm not 17 so i have to watch it when my moms not home

I saw the Band's Visit at a little indie theatre earlier this year and was very pleasantly surprised. It's a great Israeli film, full of subtle humor mixed with drama. Definitely should check it out.

I like lists and i'm sure Ebert knows a thing or two about compiling them but i just can't see THERE WILL BE BLOOD anywhere.
Think its possible he may be mistaken

How is it that EVERYONE has forgotten "In Bruges?"

@ja’acabou: Why is it always assumed people "forgot" about a movie instead of just didn't like it as much as you may have? I have never understood this…