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Best movies of 2009

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8.1

Mary and Max (2009)

Dr. Bernard Hazelhof said if I was on a desert island, then I would have to get used to my own company - just me and the coconuts. He said I would have to accept myself, my warts and all, and that we don't get to choose our warts. They are part of us and we have to live with them. We can, however, choose our friends, and I am glad I have chosen you.

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372

6.5

6.9

World's Greatest Dad (2010)

I used to think the worst thing in life was to end up all alone. It's not. The worst thing in life is ending up with people who make you feel all alone.

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5476

8.4

Inglourious Basterds (2009)

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3203

7.5

7.9

District 9

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2149

7.2

7.4

Up in the Air

Anybody who ever built an empire, or changed the world, sat where you are now. And it's because they sat there that they were able to do it.

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817

7.2

7.1

Thirst

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1393

6.9

A Serious Man (2009)

For those of you who COMPLETELY MISSED that this film takes place in 1967 (judging from Listal reviews I've read I think that's everyone), that's why you failed to understand/appreciate this film.

Please. Accept the mystery.

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2283

7.6

7.9

The Wrestler (2008) (2009)

U.S. release date: Jan. 30, 2009

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2103

7.8

Moon

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872

8.2

The Secret in Their Eyes

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3367

7.2

7.6

Zombieland (2009)

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1878

7.6

7.9

Fantastic Mr. Fox

Why a fox? Why not a horse, or a beetle, or a bald eagle? I'm saying this more as, like, existentialism, you know? Who am I? And how can a fox ever be happy without, you'll forgive the expression, a chicken in its teeth?

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1396

7.6

7.8

Mr. Nobody (2009)

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571

6.8

7.2

Che: Part One (2008)

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414

6.5

6.8

Che: Part Two

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425

6.2

6.4

The House of the Devil (2012)

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222

7.1

6.8

Tetro (2009)

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2845

7.7

Coraline (2009)

They say even the proudest spirit can be broken... with love.

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424

7.2

7.4

Black Dynamite (2009)

Your knowledge of scientific biological transmogrification is only outmatched by your zest for kung-fu treachery!

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3873

7.2

7.7

The Hangover (2009)

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201

6.3

6.7

Me and Orson Welles (2009)

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281

5.9

Paper Heart (2009)

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3545

7.5

7.7

(500) Days of Summer (2009)

Just because she likes the same bizzaro crap you do doesn't mean she's your soul mate.

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