The Ten Best Movies of 2007

This is it, folks! The definitive list of the best films of 2007, as seen by the Fat Guys at the Movies. In order to make the list, the film had to be agreed on by both Fat Guys, Kevin Carr and Neil Miller. So Keri Russell, just chill out that neither of your movies made it. Blame it on Fat Guy Kevin Carr.

Flame on!

10. 300 – Fat Guy Neil Miller so anticipated this movie that even a fluffy bunny rabbit dancing a jig at the end with Gerard Butler wouldn’t have ruined it. And the CG environment with hard-core action was good too.

9. Superbad – This was clearly Judd Apatow’s year, but of all of his movies, it was Superbad that made us laugh the hardest. It took us back to our childhood, especially Neil who really liked to draw cocks.

8. Fido – This rarely seen zom-com treasure was delightful and insightful. Horror fan Kevin loved its take on the zombie movie. Neil just had a crush on Mr. Theopolis’s hottie zombie.

7. Grindhouse – No, we’re not talking about Planet Terror or Death Proof. Taken alone, neither movie was that great. But woven together with the awesome trailers made the films an excellent modern-day grindhouse experience.

6. Hot Fuzz – We loved Shaun of the Dead, and this quirky take on action flicks was just as good. Plus, there’s Neil’s unhealthy obsession with Michael Bay that kept him interested, and Kevin still plans on firing two guns whilst jumping through the air.

5. Transformers – Ack! Michael Bay again? Not that this was a brilliant character study, but the effects were awesome, and the action was incredible. Plus, the movie introduced the world to Megan Fox. Oh, and Neil threatened a hunger strike if this film wasn’t on the list.

4. Ratatouille – Not only did this film help us with our spelling cuisine, it was an adorable and sweet movie. You can never go wrong with Pixar.

3. No Country for Old Men – In a marketplace of mega-action and overblown CGI, the Coen Brothers managed to give us one of the most understated – yet most fascinating – films of the year.

2. King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters – Quite simply, the Rocky of video game films. Who could have thought Donkey Kong could be so gripping. It’s a film that keeps you on the edge of your seat and keeps you guessing to the very end. Not just the best documentary of the year, but one of the best films of the year. Period.

1. Juno – Dubbed by the Fat Guys as this year’s Little Miss Sunshine, Juno is a sweet, inspiring film that never gets sappy or dull. With a brilliant script, a loveable soundtrack and some of the best acting seen on the screen this year, Juno is not to be missed.

Episode 45 – A Big Fat Year in Review!

On This Week’s Show: It’s that time folks — the last show of 2007. We know you are sad, but we will be back in 2008 with more shenanigans. For now though, it is time to walk through the year that was are joined by our special guest Bacon (also a fat guy) to run down our Ten Best and Ten Worst movies of 2007. We also review the Christmas day releases, bring back some Chipmunkiness and talk about Jessica Alba on the toilet. What else would you expect?

Films Reviewed this Week: Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem, The Great Debaters, The Bucket List and Water Horse: Legend of the Deep.


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'There Will Be Blood' Movie Review



therewillbebloodTHERE WILL BE BLOOD
(R)
***1/2 (out of 5)

December 26, 2007

STARRING
Daniel Day-Lewis as DANIEL PLAINVIEW
Paul Dano as PAUL SUNDAY/ELI SUNDAY
Kevin J. O’Connor as HENRY BRANDS
Ciaran Hinds as FLETCHER HAMILTON
Russell Harvard as H.W. PLAINVIEW

Studio: Paramount Vantage

Directed by: Paul Thomas Anderson
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'Persepolis' Movie Review



persepolisPERSEPOLIS
(PG-13)
*** (out of 5)

December 25, 2007

STARRING
Chiara Mastroianni as MARJANE “MARJI” SATRAPI
Catherine Deneuve as MRS. SATRAPI
Simon Abkarian as MR. SATRAPI

Studio: Sony Pictures Classics

Directed by: Vincent Paronnaud and Marjane Satrapi
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'Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem' Movie Review



avprALIENS VS. PREDATORS: REQUIEM
(R)
*** (out of 5)

December 25, 2007

STARRING
Steven Pasquale as DALLAS
Reiko Aylesworth as KELLY
John Ortiz as MORALES
Johnny Lewis as RICKY
Ariel Gade as MOLLY
Kristen Hager as JESSE
Sam Trammell as TIM
Robert Joy as COL STEVENS

Studio: 20th Century Fox

Directed by: The Brothers Strause
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Episode 44 – The Legend of Figgy McPuddin’

On This Week’s Show: In honor of fiction — we just make stuff up. We start by talking movies, as in, the slue of new flicks to hit theaters this weekend. We move onto wishing everyone a happy non-denominational Winter celebration — and Kevin denounces Kwanzaa. We also run down our Top Ten Favorite Christmas Movies of All-Time and talk about Jamie Lynn Spears and her bastard child to be. Look out world, it’s a Fat Guys’ Christmas Special!

Films Reviewed this Week: Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story, National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, Charlie Wilson’s War and P.S. I Love You.


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'National Treasure: Book of Secrets' Movie Review



nationaltreasure2NATIONAL TREASURE: BOOK OF SECRETS
(PG-13)
**** (out of 5)

December 21, 2007

STARRING
Nicolas Cage BEN GATES
Diane Kruger as ABIGAIL CHASE
Justin Bartha as RILEY POOLE
Jon Voight as PATRICK GATES
Helen Mirren as EMIY APPLETON
Ed Harris as MITCH WILKINSON
Harvey Keitel as SADUSKY

Studio: Touchstone

Directed by: John Turteltaub
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'National Treasure: 2-Disc Collector's Edition' DVD Review



nationaltreasurecedvdNATIONAL TREASURE: 2-DISC COLLECTOR’S EDITION

(PG)
MOVIE: *** (out of 5)
DVD EXPERIENCE: **** (out of 5)

STARRING
Nicolas Cage as BENJAMIN FRANKLIN GATES
Diane Kruger as ABIGAIL CHASE
Justin Bartha as RILEY POOLE
Sean Bean as IAN HOWE
Jon Voight as PATRICK HENRY GATES
Harvey Keitel as SADUSKY
Christopher Plummer JOHN ADAMS GATES

Studio: Touchstone

Directed by: John Turteltaub
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'Once' DVD Review



oncedvdONCE

(R)
MOVIE: ** (out of 5)
DVD EXPERIENCE: ***1/2 (out of 5)

STARRING
Glen Hansard as GUY
Markéta Irglová as GIRL

Directed by: John Carney

Studio: Fox Searchlight
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'The Simpsons Movie' DVD Review



thesimpsonsmoviedvdTHE SIMPSONS MOVIE

(PG-13)
MOVIE: ***1/2 (out of 5)
DVD EXPERIENCE: **1/2 (out of 5)

STARRING
Dan Castellaneta as HOMER
Julie Kavner as MARGE
Nancy Cartwright as BART
Yeardley Smith as LISA

Directed by: David Silverman

Studio: 20th Century Fox
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'Bring It On: In It to Win It' DVD Review



bringiton4dvdBRING IT ON: IN IT TO WIN IT

(PG-13)
MOVIE: ** (out of 5)
DVD EXPERIENCE: *1/2 (out of 5)

STARRING
Ashley Benson as CARSON
Michael Copon as PENN
Cassie Scerbo as BROOKE
Jennifer Tisdale as CHELSEA
Kierstin Koppel as SARAH
Noel Areizaga as RUBEN

Directed by: Steve Rash

Studio: Universal
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'The Evil Dead: Ultimate Edition' DVD Review



evildeaddvdTHE EVIL DEAD: ULTIMATE EDITION

(not rated)
MOVIE: ***** (out of 5)
DVD EXPERIENCE: ***** (out of 5)

STARRING
Bruce Campbell as ASH
Ellen Sandweiss as CHERYL
Hal Delrich as SCOTT
Betsy Baker as LINDA
Susan York as SHELLY

Directed by: Sam Raimi

Studio: Anchor Bay Entertainment
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'Underdog' DVD Review



underdogdvdUNDERDOG

(PG)
MOVIE: ** (out of 5)
DVD EXPERIENCE: **1/2 (out of 5)

STARRING
Jason Lee as UNDERDOG
Peter Dinklage as DR. SIMON BARSINISTER
James Belushi as DAN UNGER
Patrick Warburton as CAD
Alex Neuberger as JACK UNGER
Taylor Momsen as MOLLY
Amy Adams as POLLY

Directed by: Frederik Du Chau

Studio: Disney
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'Alvin and the Chipmunks' Movie Review



alvinALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS
(PG)
***1/2 (out of 5)

December 14, 2007

STARRING
Jason Lee as DAVE
David Cross as IAN
Cameron Richardson as CAIRE
Justin Long as ALVIN (VOICE)
Jane Lynch as GAIL
Matthew Gray Gubler as SIMON (VOICE)
Jesse McCartney as THEODORE (VOICE)

Studio: 20th Century Fox

Directed by: Tim Hill
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Episode 43 – Two Chubby Chipmunks

On This Week’s Show: We do an entire segment as Chipmunks in honor of this week’s release Alvin and the Chipmunks. We also do an entire segment as Will Smith in honor of I Am Legend — not really, but wouldn’t that be cool? Taking on the world of movie screenings, we unleash our Top Ten Biggest Movie Theater Douchebags list. We also talk (at length) about the Golden Globes and we pick the winners of our “24 – Season 6” caption contest!

Films Reviewed this Week: I Am Legend, Alvin and the Chipmunks and The Perfect Holiday.


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Winning Quotes from the Jack Bauer Caption Contest:

  • Harry Barbee: “Yes, I let one on the plane.”
  • Mary: “Jack, dressed as Jesus, stared ahead in disgust. This was the worst Halloween party he had ever attended. Two Jimmy Kimmels, one human Pez dispenser, and an R. Kelly look-alike. Totally lame.”
  • JMCharries: “I’m so sorry. I promise, I will never tear the label off a mattress again.”

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