Best Superhero Movie: "Superman Returns"
Although most people say the real Superman is dead, this comeback was well-worth a movie ticket. There was a great story and great action, making it a triumphant return for the Man of Steel. Brandon Routh more than lived up to Christopher Reeve. Although, the one downside of the movie was Kate Bosworth, her eyes were a bit freaky (if you don't know she has one blue and one brown eye that seemed to switch).
Runner-up: "My Super-Ex Girlfriend"
What if Supergirl had been allowed to have relationships? Would she be the bitter, controlling heroine that Uma Thurman plays? If so, I'm afraid for all the guys she would have dated.

Best Novel Turned Movie: "The Devil Wears Prada"
Lauren Weisberger's novel was in good hands when Director David Frankel took the project. Without a doubt the movie was true to the book while taking on its own personality. It was a delightful and fun movie worthy of any chick lit fan.

Best Villain: Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep) of "The Devil Wears Prada"
Miranda Priestly had ice water running through her veins and Meryl Streep had to as well. I, personally, would be wary of working for a boss like her. I doubt I'd be able to stand being belittled and run around like mad never to be appreciated. But that's what makes Miranda a perfect villain.

Worst Villain: Damien (Seamus Davey-Fitzpatrick) of "The Omen"
Little Damien looked like he was constipated and needed a spanking -- no where near as evil as people were taking him to be. Seamus Davey-Fitzpatrick was too adorable to be the anti-christ anyway.

Best Performance: Steve Carrell in "Little Miss Sunshine" vs. Paul Giamatti in "Lady in the Water"
I'm conflicted when it comes to best performance between Steve Carrell as Frank in "Little Miss Sunshine" and Paul Giamatti as Cleveland Heep in "Lady in the Water." Both actors put up solid performances, both with a touch of funny and seriousness. "Little Miss Sunshine" obviously is the better movie, but "Lady in the Water" was held up by Giamatti's acting abilities.

Best Song and Dance: "Bad Jokes" performed by John C. Reilly and Woody Harrelson in "A Prairie Home Companion"
Every time I hear this song on my iPod (because I had to download it when I came home from the movie), I just laugh. Dirty jokes have that crass humor that people may blush at and putting a few in a song is a great combo.

Best Documentary: "Once in a Lifetime"
The story of the New York Cosmos comes out on DVD in October, just in case you didn't get to see it during the one-week engagement in Milwaukee. You don't need to be a fan of sports or soccer to like this documentary. Plenty of laughs and interesting gossip.
Runner-up: "Wordplay"
Not many people can finish a New York Times crossword, let alone under five minutes. I'm in awe of how these people can fill in the spaces. And appearances by Jon Stewart and Bill Clinton make the movie that much better.

Best On-Screen Chemistry (Romantic): Keanu Reeves as Alex and Sandra Bullock as Kate in "The Lake House"
To fall in love through letters and time, it's hard to believe that Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock can be so perfect as Alex and Kate. The premise of the movie isn't plausible, but any romantic can love these two.

Best On-Screen Chemistry (Non-romantic): Steve Carell as Frank and Paul Dano as Dwayne in "Little Miss Sunshine"
As the suicidal, former Proust scholar Frank, Carell finds his best match in voluntarily mute, Neische-follower Dwayne, played by Paul Dano. The two communicate through speech, gestures and a notepad and play well off one another. Frank also gives one of the best speeches to Dwayne about life sucking, but you need it to in order to become who you are supposed to.

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Posted by OMCreader on Aug. 31, 2006 at 1:34 p.m. (report)

matt said: i disagree with one of your comments. the second Pairates movie was great -- i cant believe it gets knocked down becasue it has a cliff hanger ending. im sure you would say that Empire strikes back sucks as well becasue it had a cliff hanger ending. thats what happens when your watching the 2nd movie of a 3 movie series. open up your mind a little bit. also, you didnt mention You, Me, and Dupree. that was a great movie and it should of showed up as the funniest movie of the summer.

Posted by OMCreader on Aug. 30, 2006 at 12:16 p.m. (report)

Deb said: For the most part, I totally have to agree - curious, though, where Lady in the Water fits in for you. I never did get to see it in the theatre - just didn't grab me. Anxious to see The Illusionist - that looks fabulous!