My Top 10 Movies of the First Half of 2013

      With the first half  of 2013 already over its time that I bring you all My top movies of 2013 so far. There have been a lot of movies and this list was really hard to make and I know some of you are going to ask why didn't this movie make it or why did this movie make it, well these are the movies that I was intrigued by and enjoyed a lot (one of which I just watched like 2 days ago) and like I said 2013 in film has been pretty good so far and there are plenty more movies to come in the 2nd half of the year. So without further ado here is the list....







10. Much Ado About Nothing-


              This film is based of the play of the same name from William Shakespeare and it also mimics the play completely except for the setting. The film absolutely made me die laughing and I would not be surprised if this film gets a lot of Oscar Buzz come February.  The film has a 83% rating on rottentomatoes.com.

                 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jk5kkLNPg8g




   9. Mud-


                     This film had me on the edge of my seat the entire time.   This is also another film that I believe will get some Oscar buzz, especially McConaughey's performance, he definitely deserves not only a Oscar nomination but an Oscar win as well. The film has a 98% rating on rottentomatoes.com. 

                         http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UROdvej0_8



   8. Warm Bodies-


         This actually one of the best zombie films ever and it really surprised me . The film brought another take on the zombie genre and it was really good and could contend for one of the best films i will see this year.  The film has an 81% rating on rottentomatoes.com.

                 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wH3GD251Z4




   7. The Hangover Part 3-


       Ah the Wolfpack is back again, this time with no hangover.  I thought the film was hilarious and I was absolutely dying while laughing and the mid-credits scene is worth sticking around for. The film however only holds a a 19% rating on rottentomatoes.com.

                     http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96TelFMZwHc



   6. Man of Steel-


            This rebooted attempt of Superman is one of the best movies of the year and brings us a much darker tone then we've ever seen before.  Henry Cavil played an awesome Superman and Micheal Shannon's performance as General Zod was spectacular. The film has a 56% rating on rottentomatoes.com.

                                        http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlOF03DUoWc

   5. This is the End-


          This film absolutely had me rolling in the floor laughing.  I loved how the actors were playing themselves and the films ending is one that will last throughout the ages. The film has a 84% rating on rottentomatoes.com.

                                                   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNs0vQgCWY0&oref=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DMNs0vQgCWY0&has_verified=1





  4. Monster's University-


             Take a trip back in time to when star Monsters, Inc. employees Mike Wazowski (voice of Billy Crystal) and James P. "Sulley" Sullivan (voice of John Goodman) were just two promising young students at Monsters University in this frightfully fun Disney/Pixar prequel. This film is great for the whole family and I recommend it to everyone. The film has a 78% rating on rottentomatoes.com.

                        http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBzPioph8CI

   3. The Place Beyond The Pines-


             In Derek Cianfrance's The Place Beyond the Pines, Ryan Gosling plays Luke, a drifter who makes a living doing motorcycle stunts in a traveling carnival.  This is another film that I see getting some oscar buzz and I wouldn't be surprised if both Ryan Gosling and Bradley Copper are both nominated as they both give the performances of their lives. The film has a 82% rating on rottentomatoes.com.

                           http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhb2F5df4Vg


   2. Star Trek Into Darkness-


        The Star Trek franchise continues with this follow-up to 2009's J.J. Abrams-directed reboot. Abrams returns to direct from a script by Damon Lindelof and the writing team of Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman. Now while the film isn't is good as 2009's Star Trek it still holds up and Cumberbatch's performance is worthy of an Oscar nomination. The film has a  87% rating on rottentomatoes.com. 

                                 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MeLp2qr2iCg


   1. Iron Man 3-


             Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) wrestles with his inner demons while contending with monsters of his own creation in this sequel from writer/director Shane Black. This film was a great way for Marvel to kick it's Phase 2 set of movies and hopes to keep the momentum going into Thor 2, Captain America 2 and Guardians of the Galaxy all leading up to The Avengers 2. The film has a 78% rating on rottentomatoes.com.


             So ladies and Gentlemen what do you think of the list, do you agree or disagree with my top 10, and what are your Top 10 films of the year so far? Let me know in the comments and let your voice be heard. 

                                                                                          Jonah Sparks