The MoFo Top 100 of the 2010s Countdown

Same on all counts. I thought it sounded moronic, and I can't believe how good it was/is. I think I've seen it three times and it's felt fresh and entertaining every single time.

It was my #2 film and while it moved around a little as I considered my ballot, it was one of the first things I wrote down, and I'm not sure I ever considered having it outside of the top five.

I'm sure this channel (and if not this channel, this type of channel/video) is familiar to many of you, but I'll post it anyway:

Oh come on MoFos, really The Social Network at #6? There are tons of movies from the 2010's way better than this film, Ida for one. I suspect people like the subject matter because I seen the film and it was OK, a bit better than the average film but nothing that great. Then again I've never even seen Facebook and I refuse to do social media like Twitter.

Holden has already said it best when talking about this film's subject matter, but all I wanna say is that I wouldn't lump all social media into one homogeneous group. A lot of people don't really use twitter as a social media platform in the sense that they don't use it to communicate with their friendship group but instead as a great source of news and original content. I don't "tweet" much myself, but I will constantly be checking twitter and I always know what's going on across the world, it's great for current affairs, politics, sports... well, everything. I won't ramble on as it still may not be for you, but don't write it off

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Honestly? I think it's the opposite. The subject matter seems awful. Facebook? A legal deposition? On paper it's ridiculous, and I thought as much when I heard of it. I honestly can't think of anyone who was excited about it because they like Facebook, or whatever.

Now, if someone wants to argue the other way, that it gets too much credit because people are surprised at how well it works, that its credit is less for being a great film and more for being a great film in spite of its natural limitations, that's another thing. There's definitely some kind of degree-of-difficulty score adjustment going on, though I think that kind of thing is reasonable to factor in.

Anyway, forgot to link to it before, but here's my review of the film from way back. Tiny excerpt:

While it's an ok movie, I would still agree that there were better choices. But this was an obvious top 10 movie once we knew the countdown was on. The forum loves Fincher.

Yeah I agree I knew it would be top 10 before the countdown started. I mean people talk about this film alot, maybe that's why I found it middle of the road when I watched it...too high of expectations. I didn't hate it though at least

Hey, I did my part and voted for Shin Godzilla. Clearly not enough to make a difference, but still.

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7. Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019) + (64/100)
6. The Social Network (2010) (stood the entire movie back then) (40/100)

Still not saying a word.

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When I saw this at #6 on this countdown it made me think of this lol



I think some people are just playing it safe now , if you look up the the top movies of 2010, the top 10 movies are mostly high on the list. Honestly though, this list has been good so far there's a few movies that you probably wouldn't see on those top 2010 movie lists like Easy A, Deadpool and a few others, when you look on other movie sites.

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Yup! agreed...I might not like all the movies on the list (who does?) but this has been a super fun countdown! That's thanks to SpelingError our host & Yoda for his behind the scenes work.. and thanks to us MoFos for participating!

If you're a fan of Fincher, I imagine you'd find plenty of things to enjoy about it.

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Also, since it's been brought up a few times, given that I didn't care much about social media either (or biopics, to be honest), I wasn't interested in checking out The Social Network, but like Holden, I felt it was much better than it had the right to be. I also don't think you need to enjoy social media to find the subject matter interesting. The film is more about what you have to sacrifice, the friendships you may have to forego, and the people you may end up betraying to be rich and successful than it is about the mundane logistics of how social media works. I knew very little about how Facebook worked before I watched the film and that wasn't a problem for me.

I saw this. What a nutty movie. I have seen a couple of his films. I enjoy watching them. I like to see where they are going. They are car crash movies. I have also never seen people act that way on acid. but my experience isn't that deep. But they must have been given a massive dose. I have no idea what he may be trying to get at or explore but I am here for it.

Looking forward to seeing your list.

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Look, I'm not judging you - after all, I'm posting here myself, but maybe, just maybe, if you spent less time here and more time watching films, maybe, and I stress, maybe your taste would be of some value. Just a thought, ya know.

Well, I guess I'll join everybody in sharing some of the ones that didn't make it from my list...


A film about the inner struggles of a string quartet comprised of middle aged musicians? (BOOORIIIIING!) Surely one might think so, only that it's not; at least for me. I saw this a couple of years ago to complete one of my challenges. The main draw for me was Philip Seymour Hoffman, who plays the second violin from the quartet, but you also get Christopher Walken, Catherine Keener, and the underseen Mark Ivanir as the other members, and they're all great as the film follows the internal conflicts that come to the surface when one of them is diagnosed with an illness. The result is a very mature and finely acted film about professional jealousy, aging, and life regrets.

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A couple of pages back, @pahaK brought up the surge of Indonesian horror lately, but the surge seems to be in Indonesian cinema in general; or at least that's what I can get from this gorgeously shot, meditative film. It follows the struggles of a woman in trying to find justice after being robbed and assaulted by a gang. Directed by Moulin Surya, the film puts forward the impotence of the character in handling her situation, as well as the differences in gender politics in the country and within law enforcement, while also playing as a bit of a road film/revenge thriller. The film is a hell of a slow burn, but it works damn well since the film has been stuck with me since I saw it a couple of years ago.

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This is one I think I brought up in a previous countdown, but it has become a personal favorite and one that I often recommend, based in just how touching and lovely it is. The film follows two people (Irrfan Khan and Nimrat Kaur) that get involved in an endearing note exchange through a mistake with Mumbai's lunch delivery system. I love how, even though its kinda marketed as a romcom, it takes a more introspective look into relationships and age. Both leads are wonderful, and the film is just one that makes me smile.

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Seen: 72/95

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Still waiting for that dark horse

I'll wait till the end to reveal my full ballot.

Aww! I forgot about this wonderful movie. It probably should have been on my ballot.

This is classic. I love it! Best film of the whenever the heck that countdown was made.

Well aware of its content, just has escaped my radar.