#16
The Go-Getter
A somber indie movie about a boy searching for his brother after their mother dies. Mercer (Lou Taylor Pucci) decides to steal a car and drive all around the country on his search. However, the car belongs to Kate (Zooey Deschanel) who left her phone in the car. She calls it, he answers, and an odd relationship begins between the 2 of them. Plot changes occur all over the place as Mercer picks up some **** (Jena Malone) that he knew when he was little. She messes thing up, he keeps having to change his destination because his brother has been on the move, and then Kate finds him and he realizes maybe she's what he's been looking for. It's a cute little movie. Zooey and Lou Taylor were both terrific here.
Breakout Star: Lou Taylor Pucci
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#15
Yes Man
Jim Carrey plays a boring guy who changed his life by saying yes to all opportunities. A simple concept, yet a fantastically hilarious movie. His newfound lifestyle leads to trouble, but it also leads him to Alison, played by the gorgeous Zooey Deschanel. This is Zooey's second movie on the list. She had a good year. her wonderfully quirky character was the best part fo this movie. Her band was the best thing ever. It's full of laughs and made for a great night at the movie.
Breakout Star: Zooey Deschanel
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#14
Zack and Miri Make a ****o
Seth Rogen plays himself yet again, only this time named Zack. A down on his luck guy who can't seem to pay for his apartment. His roommate Miri, played by Elizabeth Banks, forces him to go to their 10 year high school reunion. He meets a gay **** star (Justin Long) and figure out how ot make money. Make a ****o! The movie is absolutely hilarious. Kevin Smith obviously took some notes from Judd Apatow though. The jokes are funny and the acting is great. Jason Mewes gets naked a lot, all angles kind of naked. That's a lot of nakedness. I see Elizabeth Banks becoming a big star after this movie. She was the breakout, right behind Jason Mewes' ass.
Breakout Star: Elizabeth Banks
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#13
Doomsday
Badass, badass, badass! That's all I could think when I walked out of this movie. Rhona Mitra out Jovoviched Milla Jovovich here. She was so badass. So basically, a deadly virus breaks out in the UK. To contain it, Scotland is completely blocked off. 30 years later the disease breaks out again. A team lead by Rhona Mitra is sent into Scotland to search for any survivors who might hold the key to a cure. However, it's a desolate wasteland now. Tons of action plays out, going from Mad Max to Gladiator to a giant finale car chase. This movie was Schweeeet!
Breakout Star: Rhona Mitra
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#12
The House Bunny
Anna Faris proves she can lead a movie on her won. One of the years best comedies. Shelly (Faris) gets kicked out of the Playboy mansion and find a job as the house mother for a misfit sorority. She teaches them to break out of their shell and it's a feel good time for all! Emma Stone was comedy gold. Her awkward style of acting was everything this movie needed. Rumer Willis was surprisingly gorgeous. Katharine McPhee did well for what she had. Kat Dennings great performance foreshadowed a future countdown contender. Even Tyson Ritter appeared to play a good role. It was a fun movie.
Breakout Star: Emma Stone
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