5. 
Paranorman
Okay this is going to be a quick description mostly because there is a very simple reason why this film is number 5. It's fun as ****. Seriously, see this movie. The animation is top of the line and the jokes are not just for kids which to me makes or breaks an animated film. It was funny, disgusting, gross, and just one of the most fun movies I've seen in a long time. I can't wait for the next Laika release.
4 
The Master
Paul Thomas Anderson is insane. If you were to ask me why half this movie happened and what the significance was I'd shrug my shoulders and tell you to watch it again and get back to me. This however did not deter me. While there were scenes in this film that were just not necessary and seemed to be like PTA was just trying to be artsy, there was WAY too many fantastic scenes with brilliant camera work that we could only expect from PTA. Did I mention the performances? Holy hell. Joaquin Phoenix BETTER win that Oscar. If he doesn't win the Oscar for Best Actor it will be the last straw. I will forever not take the Oscars seriously. What else could you possibly want in a performance? The man absolutely changed his entire being for that role. He put more into that role than I've ever seen anybody do. I'm not counting Daniel Day Lewis as Daniel Plainview because DDL is not a human being and therefore should not be counted with everybody else. Phoenix was electrifying. He was just...extraordinary. The only reason I wouldn't be extremely disappointed is if Phillip Seymour Hoffman won instead. He was also just out of this world good. There was one scene that I hated and loved at the same time. This was because PTA was trying to be too artsy but Hoffman was just a riotous lunatic that I couldn't take my eyes off of. It was awesome. Just see this movie because you'll be thinking and talking about it for days regardless of whether you liked it or not.
3. 
Cabin in the Woods
I'm going to be brief with this one because in order to fully explain my love for this movie would require me to ruin it for those who haven't seen it. I really don't feel like doing a spoiler section here but if any of you want t discuss it I will be happy to in the posts following this one. The film was just an unexpected classic that took me by surprise. I knew there was something special about it because a fellow projectionist knows what kind of movies I like and told me to see at ASAP because it was right up my alley. I knew a typical house in the woods horror film was not going to be seen. I hope Drew Goddard writes more movies because I'll watch every single one of them. Loved it.
2. 
Perfect sci fi movie. PERFECT. The time travel logic was sound and not confusing. The action pieces were intense and thriller. The acting was what it needed to be...GOOD. Just an overall perfect sci fi movie that made me giggle with excitement the whole way through. I really can't fault the movie anywhere except it does kind of 180 in mood towards the end of the movie. I don't care, it was still perfect.
1. 
One of the most pleasant and content movies I've ever seen in theaters. It was a perfect length with a great warm ending and just a funny and delightful beginning and middle. Every actor was perfectly cast and Anderson continued his streak of packing in a ridiculous amount of detail in every shot. The sets and costumes were charming and the music was of course fantastic as always. I don't think this is going to win any major awards and I'm not sure it should but for me it was the best movie I've seen this year. I actually paid to see it three times and this was when I was still working at the theater. The kids were perfect and my god was Bill Murray great. I wouldn't change a thing.
Films that just barely missed the cut
Cosmopolis - My god David Cronenberg can you please get a good screenwriter to direct your films? This one was written by Cronenberg himself and it just didn't work for me. It could however been great.
21 Jump Street - Let me say that this movie made me laugh. A lot. It just wasn't worthy to be on a film list. It just wouldn't feel right. Hilarious movie though.
Ted - Pretty much the same as 21 Jump Street.
Abe Lincoln Vampire Hunter - Fun action movie that is just too ridiculous to be on a film list.
Films that were just...well bad.
Wanderlust/The Five Year Engagement/Dark Shadows - Don't see any of these movies. Not funny. Not good. Just bad.