5. How to Train Your Dragon
While most of the love in the animated realm went to "Toy Story 3" this year, "How to Train Your Dragon" was pretty darn close to beating it. The visuals are jaw-dropping, it has a good sense of humor, and the friendship between Hiccup and Toothless is as moving as any you'll ever see. The guys at Dreamworks have given Pixar a run for their money.
4. Toy Story 3
Leave it to Pixar to up the ante. The first two "Toy Story" movies were some of the best in the history of animation and "Toy Story 3" is right there with them. It's just as funny and clever as the previous installments but this final chapter has a deeper emotional core. This is the best animated movie of the year.
3. Inception
Christopher Nolan is one of the best directors in the business and his excellence is on display in "Inception." Apart from the amazing special effects and thrilling action scenes, what really makes his latest effort shine is it's engaging screenplay, which will surely spark discussion among film fans for years to come. Nolan has outdone himself.
2. The King's Speech
This movie is a huge contender in many circles when it comes to the best picture of the year, and it is not hard to see why. "The King's Speech" is a flat-out fantastic movie from beginning to end. It's humorous, compelling, and features characters that really draw you into the story. Putting this near the top of our list was a no-brainer.
1. The Social Network
Surprised? Neither are we. "The Social Network" is a complete work of art. When you combine incredible performances (especially from Eisenberg and Garfield), an excellent screenplay, surprisingly stellar music, and a compelling business story about the rise of one of the biggest companies in the world, you get what we chose as the best movie of 2010. Amazing stuff.
