Take note that this list is subjective and chosen by the blogger himself and not a result of any poll whatsoever. Criteria is 50% entertainment value and 50% quality [technical aspects like screenplay, cinematography, etc.] for Hollywood films shown in Philippine theaters from January 1 to December 24, 2010 . Ranking order is based on my own favoritism, at no. 1 is the film i enjoyed the most this year.

10 BEST MOVIES OF 2010

1. TOY STORY 3

The most heart-rending installment of Disney Pixar’s most successful franchise. This animated feature should be nominated for Best Picture Oscar indeed!

2. HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON

A Dreamworks animated movie with great concept, solid storyline and stunning visuals that gave Disney Pixar a run for their money. A sequel is a must!

3. THE SOCIAL NETWORK

A gripping biopic about the creator of Facebook with a snappy script and fabulous performances from its young actors. The Social Network should get the Oscar nods it deserves.

4. INCEPTION

A mind-twisting action thriller starring Leonardo diCaprio and writen/directed by Christopher Nolan. It has a smart and innovative story with a dreamlike cinematography and compeling musical score.

5. DESPICABLE ME

This is the third animated feature in our list because of its redemptive tugger. The story revolves around a supervillain named Gru who plans to use three orphan girls as pawns for a grand scheme, only to find that their innocent love has profoundly changed him.

6. THE FIGHTER

The Fighter is the best sports movie of the year because the story is well-told and the ensemble who played the dysfunctional family delivered the goods.

7. EASY A

The only teen comedy film of the year that made it in our list. It’s an entertaining high school comedy with a smart script and fabulous performance from its lead star Emma Stone.

8. PARANORMAL ACTIVITY 2

As intensed as the first film and has a substantial storyline for a prequel. For me, the scariest movie of the year.

9. HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS PART 1

As part of the Harry Potter generation, my list will not be complete without “Deathly Hallows.” It’s beautifully filmed, the special effects were fantastic and it has established a momentum for a glorious finale.

10. DUE DATE

This one is a guilty pleasure. Although Rotten Tomatoes consider this film “rotten”, the fact that it made me cry laughing is enough for me to give it my 10th slot.

10 Best Hollywood Movies of 2010 originally appeared on Starmometer on December 26, 2010.

How to Train Your Dragon is based on the 2003 book by Cressida Cowell and directed by Chris Sanders and Dean DeBlois. The film features voices from Jay Baruchel, America Ferrera, Jonah Hill, Gerard Butler, Christopher Mintz-Plasse and Craig Ferguson.

Here’s the synopsis of the movie:

The film is set in a mythical world of vikings and dragons. The story centers around a viking teenager named Hiccup (Jay Baruchel), who lives on the island of Berk, where fighting dragons is a way of life. The teen’s smarts and offbeat sense of humor is disliked by his tribe and its chief, Hiccup’s father. However, when Hiccup is included in Dragon Training with the other viking teens, he sees his chance to prove he has what it takes to be a fighter. But when he encounters (and ultimately befriends) an injured dragon, his world is flipped upside down.

How to Train Your Dragon is set to hit the big screen on March 31, 2010.

VIDEO LINK: How to Train Your Dragon – 1st Movie Trailer

Dreamworks’ ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ Trailer Released originally appeared on Starmometer on November 3, 2009.

The poster and teaser trailer of Dreamworks’ How to Train Your Dragon are revealed:

VIDEO LINK: How to Train Your Dragon – Teaser Trailer

“How to Train Your Dragon” is an adventure comedy set in the mythical world of burly vikings and wild dragons, based on the book by Cressida Cowell. The story centers around a viking teenager, who lives on the island of Berk, where fighting dragons is a way of life. Initiation is coming, and this is his one chance to prove his worthiness to his tribe and father. But when he encounters, and ultimately befriends, an injured dragon, his world is turned upside down.

How to Train Your Dragon hits theaters in March 26th 2010.

Collectable Dragon Stuffed Figure on Ebay.

Dreamworks’ ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ – Poster and Teaser Trailer originally appeared on Starmometer on September 15, 2009.