Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part II — Of course, you probably should have seen the first seven films already; otherwise, this one probably won’t make much sense.
Bridesmaids – In a summer full of Thor and Pirates and Pixar, this is the film people were talking up.
The Help — Decent race relation films come out only twice a decade and then people dismiss them on the 
count that they’re condescending. The Help isn’t. Miss it because you’re racist, not because you aren’t.
Crazy, Stupid, Love – Maybe it’s just important you see every film Emma Stone makes these days.
Moneyball – If you aren’t too far jaded to believe in 
David v. Goliath, there isn’t an underdog tale with better merit in 2011.
Source Code – A classic escape from life and logic.
The Artist – Won Best Picture for pretty good reason. Even if you disagree, you should know why you disagree.
Rango — The only animated film in 2011 with a soul. The rest were lame tacky sequels and tame slacking equals.
Hugo – A Scorsese film for kids? Why, doesn’t that just sound like something you ought to have seen?
Super 8 – Because not all train wrecks have to be metaphorical.
