Top 10: Best Movies of 2006

Jagshemash! Probably the most hilarious film I've ever seen! Politically incorrect and pokes fun at everyone. I've never laughed so hard and constantly as when I saw this movie for the first time in the cinema. Perfect comedic timing and a must-see. Love it! :-D

Bryan Singer is a truly outstanding director. Not only did he gift us great comic-book flicks like X-Men 1 and 2, but with this film he also breathed new life into the whole Superman saga. Even though it's draggy at times, especially in some of its romantic scenes, there is a lot to love about this film. Besides having one of the coolest intros ever, it also includes a terrific cast and action scenes that are nothing short of thrilling and well-made. I can't wait to see what awaits us in "The Man of Steel", the sequel that is set for next year.

Adam Sandler flicks are usually pretty lame and mediocre, but this one was surprisingly brilliant, and thus, the exception that confirms the rule. The storyline is great and it feels like the writers have really made the most of its initial concept, about a guy who finds a magic remote, with which he can practically control everything in his surroundings. Many of the scenes were downright hilarious and just to see David Hasselhoff get bitchslapped was totally priceless. This is, without doubt, one of the best comedies I've ever seen. I loved it!

There's something quite magical and captivating about this film. It's dark and brutal, yet equally beautiful and touching. Unique and imaginative, without ever being too surreal for it's own good. Very, if not to say extremely few movies manage to be all those things at once, and keep such a delicate balance. Guillermo has truly set the standard here for non-epic fantasy :-)

Well-directed and amazingly unique. This is probably as close to real-life as anyone will ever come in depicting the Mayan people. Wonderful cast and cool action scenes, even though it feels like most of the movie consists of running and chasing. I also found the ending a bit dull and unsatisfying, but other than that a terrific film that is visually beautiful and one of the best movies of 2006.

Lighting the fuse for the third time, we have once again become guests in a world where masked identities and high-tech gadgetry is just business as usual. Briskly paced and stuffed with suspense, the two-hour running time is anything but conspicious. At least in comparison to the inferior "MI2", which often prompted a few looks at the clock. This time around, the cast has received a nice upgrade as well, with the versatile Philip Seymour Hoffman as a malicious and very believable villain. Other additions include the sleek and sexy Maggie Q, a well-performing Laurence Fishburne and the very humorous Simon Pegg. All of whom does spot-on work with their roles, together with established veterans Tom Cruise and Ving Rhames. A lot of compliments can be given to the action as well, where the explosions and gunfire comes in rich and generous supply. It also boasts an advantageous increase in charm and sentiment; so if you're the type of person who enjoys a little humor with the thrills (as well as some tender romantic moments), you won't be left unsatisfied. For some reason though, I only gave this a 3 out of 5 rating when I first saw it back in 2006. Maybe I was having a bad day or something, because on this second viewing, I thought it was just as great as the original. A smart, ambitious and expertly directed crowd-pleaser, that certainly merits its reputation as above-average escapist fare.