I've been incredibly underwhelmed with the offerings in 2007 so far, but there has been better fare over the last few months to help save 2007 from being a complete disaster. Even though it's a little early, here's my Top 10 so far...

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Christian Bale shines in 3:10 to Yuma

1. Rendition - I feel that many of the critics were wrong (sans Ebert) about this movie, but we all have our own opinions. I was really impressed with the acting -- especially with the lesser known cast. The story was realistic, but admittedly controversial. Quite a thought-provoking resolution. (A)

2. 3:10 To Yuma - I don't like Westerns or Russell Crowe, but this film was so good that it didn't matter. (A-)

3. In The Valley of Elah - Tommy Lee Jones just carries this film on his back. Just a really powerful movie. Some people will mistake it with being an anti-war film, but it's much more about how our soldiers -- real human beings -- are asked to fight a war, see unspeakable things and then be expected to come home and be 'normal' again. Not so easy. (A-)

4. Breach - Entertainment-wise, this is my favorite film of the year. I enjoy the entire ride this film takes you on. Even though you know the end result before it starts, it's still manages to keep you uncomfortable and on-edge. (A-)

5. Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End - I enjoyed this film a lot more than the one before it. The last film was a drawn-out setup for this film which had most of the important content. It had some silly parts, but most of it was forgivable since it was a satisfying film overall. (B+)

6. Transformers - This was just a film that was purely entertaining. The final battle was some of the most impressive CGI I have ever seen. This should have premiered on IMAX instead of being a last-ditch effort to make us see it again. (B+)

7. Superbad - This might have been the only movie where I had really high expectations for it and it still met them. Easily the best comedy of the year and probably my favorite since "Wedding Crashers". (B+)

8. Lars and the Real Girl - What a unique story: A guy who falls in love with a sex doll. Not the laugh out-loud comedy you'd expect, but it's good all-the-same. It definitely gets bonus points for originality. (B+)

9. Sunshine - I'm not so sure about the way it ends, but other than that, this was a really good film. I enjoyed the unique concept of it all and the cast was a solid bunch. (B+)

10. Disturbia - I admit it; I thought this movie was gonna suck. My expectations were low going in and it wound up exceeding them by a mile. I don't care that it's a "Rear Window" ripoff. I see it more as a modern-day tribute. (B)