THISIS TERRIBLE . WHY IS "THE HANGOVER" NOT ON THIS LIST IS A TRAVESTY. ONE OF THE FUNNIST.LAUGH OUT LOAD MOVIES i HAVE EVER SEEN. iT DOES NOT GET A LOOK IN.lISTEN GO SEE IT. IF YOU LIKE TOLAUGHT THIS 100% WILL NOT LET YOU DOWN. COME ON THE TIMES I THOUGHT YOU HAD CLASS!!

BENJO, LOSA ALTOS, USA

Gotta agree with Tim in MA - we saw the film UP! in the States while on Holiday - it has got to be one of the best Pixar films EVER - I could not believe it wasn't in the top 5, let alone the top 50 - can't wait til it comes to UK in October - it is not just for the children - its brilliant for all

Nick, cockermouth, cumbria

Is no-one looking forward to Bruno?!

Simon, Brighton, UK

Up! Possibly one of the best movies I've seen in years - I'm sure the UK will love it just as much as we do in the US. How sad it missed the list.

Tim, Cambridge, MA, USA

hah...........still, Harry Potter .........No.1 ..............but wouldnt be surprised if knew where the author belongs.
i wonder if it could approach within top 10 position outside UK.
while the Transformer and Wolverine are definitely dominating the whole world. not mention GI joe in August.

KaKa, Tianjin, China

The Hangover will be in my top five for this year - absolutley hilarious and a must see!!

Dave Clarke, Manchester, UK

Biggest 50 films...for English speaking children. Top 50 'Biggest' and no Bollywood?

Tristan Tull, Boscombe, UK

public enemies and hphbp look amazingly good friday 13 shudda been higher but this year for films looks fairly good

im rate gald new moon int on there cos it will be crap just like crappy twilight and big woops robert pattison he was in harry potter first so there twilight sucks

daryl, worksop, england

why is role models not on here

daryl, worksop, england

LOL.. everyone has their likes and dislikes .. i hate hp movies. i hate twilight movies.. this site only gives the biggest hits.. not your likes.. why not watch all of the new releases. then have your own top 50 :D

riful, sb, philippines

the reason that twilight was "rubbish" is because they weren't expecting it to be such a hit. it was a low budget film and it completely shocked the makers that it got so big. if the movie was so bad, then how come so many people support it? it is a totally innovative story, why cant you accept that

beca, bexley, england

Is no one else going to say it? The Harry Potter movies are godawful, and Twilight isn't really much better. The HP books are entertaining and all, but they're riddled with plot holes.
Twilight... well the first one was ok, I suppose. But the sequels, especially the last one, were terrible

Rin, Singapore,

How can people think new moon is better than hp the hp movies have set records in how many people have gone to see them....they are so much better than the twilight movies....for example better actors, director, set, characters, plot, budget and more fans because hp reaches out to all ages and sexes

molly, chicago, united states

where's new moon?th first movie was bad compared to th book.but hopefully new moon wld be gd with a diff director.

and harry potter deserves th first!at least th last 2 books were awesome.i hope th movie doesnt disappoint me though.

erica, singapore,

harry potter is number one.(:
twilight is so stupid, and so are the sequels( books), and im going to take a wild guess that the movies are going to suck too.

Tamaralynn, Downey,

For one Twilight was a 2008 movie. So it's NOT GOING TO BE ON THE LIST! 2nd it wasn't that great, it was nice but not my thing. 3rd I know from personal experience in listening to girls and gay guys gawk at twilight, that one of the main reasons they watched the film is because of the "Pretty Boy".

Alex, Austin,

twilight is dumb

George Bush, New South Wales, Australia

harry potter is definatly not number one, it should be new moon

vanessa, brampton, canada

What the , Where is new moon ???

Hannah , exeter,

What about the Australian film, Samson & Delilah?

Michael, Paknampran, Thailand

what about New Moon?

Shannen Selep, Milwaukee, US

How about Bruno???? Isn't that worth mentioning? i think is the best movie of 2009, something so different frum aliens, transformers and stupid stuff like that.

Ewana, Anytown, USA

Judging by this article, 2009 is gonna suck in terms of good films.

Anonymous, dacula, USA

I believe both Twilight and Slumdog both came out in 2008, therefore, they wouldn't be in the top 50 movies of 2009. Wow, I think some of you should get your facts straight before complaining.

Kalia, Elgonquin, US

WOW. they left out slumdog from the top 50. that movie makes the top 10 movies i've ever seen, and it dosen't even make top 50. although i am suprised that they left out twilight (i dont mind that so much though, i'm a guy)

Will, Thesemoviesareterriblypicked, uSA

Are you seriously suggesting all these films are better than Twilight? New Moon will be without a doubt the best film of 2009, unfortunately you are of course unable to realize that! =P

Charleen, Kent, UK

and were is twilight

tara, dublin, ireland

haven't you guys read the twilight saga? if not, you'll not appreciate the movie. and for the actress, I think she did pretty well on her acting, besides it is supposed to be that way, that is how she described in the book anyway

zle, manila,

Twilight from a movie standpoint was awful Kristen Stewart needs to go to a few more acting class because her monotone voice and expressionless face makes me want to cry. It could have been done better and the director made to wrong choice to shoot like an independent film.

Megan, Arizona,

if u say so lil girl.. im sure it was awesome for all the lil tweenys out there..!!

sally, sydney,

to the guy that said he is glad twilight isnt on here.first twilight was a awesome movie and it has been proven at award ceramonies. and the bad slash ugly actors are winning sexiest female and male and best male and female

jt, n/n, n/n

Thank god twilight is not listed!!!! WORST movie I have EVER seen. Boring, horrible acting, ugly actors, bad soundtrack...ugh. Horrible all around. Too bad tweens run the box office...so I have to lose valuable time in my life hearing about Hannah Montana and Twilight.

Alias, Nowhere, China

the watchmen was such a bore for me. the movie was too dragging at times.

kluc, Phil,

They're adapting 'time traveller's wife' into a film -out in august- cannot wait for that!.. that is a massive bestseller, why is that not in there!?

sarah, sheffield,

What about Where the Wild Things Are?? The trailer alone is enough to give you goose bumps. I believe it's due for release in October. I can't wait.

Clare, Ripon, North Yorkshire

And how many of these are unnecessary remakes or sequels? Where is the innovation these days? A sad year for cinema...

Charlie, London,

I see I won't be going to the cinema much this year if I am to go by this list.

karen pueo, poigny la Foret, france

If the first film I see when I open this article is I Pink Panther 2, then I don't want to read any more.

If that's a top 50 film of any year, you must me kidding me. And if the films are so bad this makes the top 50, try a top 20 instead.

Jim Speed, Clitheroe, UK

Where is New Moon, that should be first, definetly infront of harry potter. in fact it IS the new harry potter.

Woody, England,

Where's New Moon?!?! How could that one be left out?

Tai, Utah, USA

Where is Up? Pixar's movies are always huge! I can't believe they missed this movie. What a shame...

Chelsea, Minot AFB, USA

Were is the young victoria?

Amy, Liverpool,

Couldn't find 'Subdivision' - this movie is slated to come in 2009 and for australians, it is going to be the biggest movie of the year!

Swati, Melbourne, Australia

never really liked twilight...

good thing its not on the list

lala, new york city,

where is twilight?

Jessica, baltimore,

you forgot 'new moon' with twilight doing so well im suprised not to see it up here. but everything else was good

mercedes, newport news, va, USA

New Moon will be the #1 movie. Fans cannot get enough of the multi-talented, versatile and, of course, drop-dead gorgeous Rob Pattinson. People will watch HP once, but New Moon will be tops due to multiple viewings.

carol, New York,

UP!.......where's UP!??????????????

Hans, Los Angeles, USA

Took the kids to see Hannah Montana this weekend. It was a really good family movie with lots of laughs and some tender moments. I especially liked the part where Gramma put Mylie in her place. Soundtrack's really good, too. I think that "The Climb" is definitely Oscar worthy for original song.

Amy Berry, Ensign, USA

i dont get how people can say twilight was boring?!?!?
its was finally a vampire moving with out capes fangs and turning to dust in sunlight a non cheesy romance infact a completly awkward to begin with. and a film that actally show the full start of all the char and the romance :)

gareth, milton keynes, uk

YOU FORGOT EXTRACT!!! FROM MIKE JUDGE. Jason Bateman, Mila Kunis and Ben Affleck.

www.extract-the-movie.com

A Miramax release...Content film in UK. Shame on u! Great list otherwise

Luke, LB, NY

Nice review of upcoming movies, but definately an uninspiring year for movies. Really - how many of these would you bother heading over to a theater to watch? Much less remember a few years down the road? Here's hoping for a more inspiring 2010.

RSR, Augusta, USA

How can u possibly forgget a movie from the greatest director of all time, martin scorsese, shutter island is definitely the movie i want to see the most this year. also forggot "up" from pixar, the guys who make the best animated movies. nine and lovely bones should be way higher

pablo, caracas, venezuela

CLUBBED...the best film of 2009...remember CLUBBED!

scott kilbride, cobham, england

What about Race to Witch Mountain? That movie was awesome! New Moon isn't mentioned either! That movie is gonna be huge!

Maria, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

What about LAST NIGHT with Keira Knightley and Sam Worthington and Eva Mendes? Knightley's huge and looks like Worthington is on his way. This movie sounds cool.

Billy, Chicago, USA

Dragon Ball? New Moon? these are the most hyped movies comming out in New Zealand and there not on the list a little suprised but cant complan. Cant wait for some of these movies!

DJ Dread, Papamoa, New Zealand

What bout transformers 2

alex, laguna niguel, usa

New Moon should definately b on here. I read the books before I saw Twilight, and although the film could have been much better it still gives me goose bumps from my memories of how I felt reading the book. I hope that they complete the saga on film. I am not alone I am sure most of u will agree!

Sally, Biggleswade, England

i cant stop thinking of twilight... "soooo BORING!!!" so what if all the HP characters in that movie, it won't change the fact that that movie putting me to sleep....zZ

andy, sydney,

This Scale is stacked... Harry Potter is not gonna be the best... Watchmen and Public Enemies are gonna be much better...

Bob, Miami, USA

I absolutely loved the Twilight movie and I serously can't wait for the others too come out. It just a shame that Catherine Hardwicke is bot directing New moon. Twilight Movie Rox...Twilight book's Rok ...Go TWILIGHT

Elmo, Christchurch, New Zealand

I'm sorry, but the Twighlight movie was hilariously awful. Really, really bad. But great fun to ridicule, a la Mystery Science Theater.

Ivan, Bloomington,

The most remarkable movie i saw in 2008 was Forgetting Sarah Marshall- The Dark Knight put me to sleep. Twilight should be #50, not Pink Panther 2- by all rights the former was a low-budget top-grossing movie. I can't believe some of the rationales for the selections on this "top 50" list.

Didi, edmonton, canada

come on.where's NEW MOON?Twilight was an awesome film, love the books, love the film.am xcited for HPB to, cant wait

Raz, Preston, uk

New Moons SHOULD BE on here. You are missing clear, great movies- And replacing them with stupid movies like Hannah Montana and The Pink Panther 2? Please. Put some actually decent movies on this list! The Road should be on here too!

Lauren, Minneapolis, USA

Oh, I am so happy that Twilight is not up there. Harry Potter is my number one, and I agree with most of the other picks. I cant wait for Watchmen and X Men. Very excited for the movies this year.

Kiki, Australia,

I'm guessing I'll have to be busy going in the theatres this year :)) It's suprising how many re-makes and sequels there are in 2009. I'm sure many people and fans too, would actually enjoy their year munching-popcorns all year long. I'm definetely excited HP & Transformers:) Bride Wars is awesome;]

Emma Cole, Manhattan NY, USA

Thank God New Moon isn't up there. There looks like some good movies out there! HBP is definately my #1 as well. I'm excited for Transformers and Lovely Bones. And MVA. :]

Ashley, Vancouver, USA

Oh my god. No to New Moon. No to the Twilight series.

The movie itself was pretty bad in terms of film, and having the plot actually make sense, the books are worse.

JuliZ, Bellevue,

Well...defenitely New moon must be here!it is very frustrating when i did not see the continuation of the movie "Twilight".i already read all the books from the saga and i must say it's like you're reading is not enough until you've seen it yourself.just like harry potter's....

Niesha, Rizal, Philippines

gotta say, New Moon should, no doubt, be on this list! HELLO!! Anyone notice Twilight blowing up the box office? Who needs Harry Potter when you got Edward Cullen!!!!!

Marie, Spang, Germany

no shutter island on this list.....

marc, cali,

New Moon. Tweens rule the box office and if Twilight is any predictor than New Moon should definitely be on this list.

Kay, New York, United States

99% of Hollywood films are like McDonalds or Starbucks... Souless but they still fill the gap... Same 40 actors playing all the main rolls, and same lack of originality or risk.
I am generalizing... therefore there may be some exceptions... (about 1%)

AL, London,

Hmm...half a dozen original scripts, the rest seem to be sequels or remakes.

Sounds like Hollywood needs new blood and some new ideas.

Miguel Zambrano, Red Lake, USA

i agree with Tina, New Moon is gonna be HUGE.

jackiee, Wadesboro, North Caronlina

The Lovely Bones, was quite a disturbing Book. I could not read it again. But if carefully crafted, could make a good Film. But, Star Trek will be the one I go and See, with my Son in law, another Trekki. But I have been a trekki for almost 40yrs!

Carrie, London,

new moon should definitely be on here due to its mass of screaming girl fans, but there is no way it could be bigger then HBP.

TINA, hornsby, aus

i am glad they didnt put twilight or new moon on here! i love the books but the movie s were not that great i dont think they did a good job at all on those 2. but i am suprised thet they didnt put slumdog millionare on there or revolutionary road on there either.

Mtthew, Staunton, VA

i think that twilight movie should be on here it is the best movie EVER and also new moon coming in november 2009 rock on twilight fans!!!!!!!!!!

hadley jones, NEW JERSEY, us

I think New Moon should included here. Personally, i really like Twilight although I was disappointed towards the end. But its still a great movie.

Resty Mervin Ponio, Marikina, Philippines

I agree. New moon should be on this list. In my opinion, it will be even better than Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.

cecilia, La PAz, Bolivia

New Moon should defiently be on there.
twilight was the best movie ever and alot of people think so, therefore new moon might be even bigger because everyone heard about twilight.
NEW MOON! =)

Misity, Sydney, Australia

The Road and Blood Meridian?

mARC, Madison,

The sequal to Twilight (New Moon) should definitly be on this list. It is going to be the biggest hit in the box office this year. Twilight was a hit! (Not to mention one of the best movies I have EVER seen in my life) New Moon has a lot to stand up to!Release date is November 20, 2009.

McKenzie, Topton, USA

How can you mention visual torture like 'Hannah Montana' and 'The Fast and The Furious' and forget about things like Walter Salles' adaptation of Jack Kerouac's classic novel 'On The Road'?

Not forgetting Hunter S. Thompson's 'The Rum Diary', which people have been waiting at least four years for.

Dan, Bristol,

i've never seen such a large number of people leaving the cinema like during the screening of the spirit. That movie is awful even for somebody like me who adores Miller and movie-comics like sin city.
Sorry for Macht, he's a good actor.

claudia, rome, italy

'In the Loop' - - the 'Thick of It' movie ? Surely this is going to be massive?

David, livingston, West Lothian

What about the wretler?

Marvin, oslo,

Where is "New Moon," the sequel to the hugely successful Twilight?

Ana Edmonds, Phoenix, Az, USA

How on earth has 'Up', the new Pixar movie slated for release in the US in May and the UK in October, not figured in this list? The latest film from the most imaginative, most consistent and one of the most acclaimed and best box-office performing studios and it isn't in the Top 50? Absurd.

David, London,

Fox Searchlight + Mira Nair + Amelia Earhart + Hilary Swank + Ewan McGregor + Christopher Eccelston + Richard Gere = Oscar buzz - Amelia, coming October 2009, 30s setting, perfect for the recession, heroism, feminism, soup kitchens and spectacle, big stars - not here, but on other top 10s for 2009

Neil, Toronto, Canada

What's with the missing punctuation and mispellings in this piece? Anyway, one glaring omission is 'The Road', an adaptation of Cormac McCarthy's brilliant post-apocalyptic novel...no release date yet, there's not even a trailer or teaser trailer but will definitely be out in 2009.

Ken Fallon, Dublin,

The Baader Meinhof Complex is an glaring omission, It was truly excellent and should have been in the top 5. Is it not eligible for inclusion for some reason?

Michael Dixon, Sunderland, England

you missed dragonball evolution which is one of the most anticipated movies of 2009 with a collosal fan base to it?..........why????

christopher smith, old stratford,

No mention of Up!- The next Pixar flick

Andrew Moore, Dublin, Ireland

God to see that you've championed all of the great British films due to come out next year!! Ok, I'll do it for you.

Awaydays -destined to be this years trainspotting, Kevin Sampson's classic novel about Joy Division, terrace culture and disaffected youth in the early 1980s finally gets released

Steve, Liverpool,

I love Johnny Depp and I'm actually waiting for The Imaginarium... and Public Enemy!! but... I think, as a Harry Potter reader, we r waiting for a better movie this time, wich always happens when some Harry Potter movie is coming... the serie is almost in the end so they can't screw up... I hope so!

Andressa, Salvador, Brazil

yes, we hope that Harry Potter next year be better than the others but come on!!! The Imaginarium of Dr Partassous shoud be in first!!

Andressa, Salvador, Brazil

pixars "up" has to be there,

phil, devon,

Hehehe... I was taking this seriously, thought it was well put together... then... I saw Harry Potter in 1st place... seriously... and u r bashing movies like pineapple express?

Fabrizio , London,

Only a few of these would I even have a look at on TV - certainly would not pay to go to the cinema.

When is Hollywood's obsession with Sci-fi and horror going to end?

Peter Riches, Charolles, France

Louise: Twilight is on Dec 19th.

Carl, Plymouth, UK

....and where is Twilight? The first installment of Stephenie Meyer's hugely popular series of books just premiered in the USA?

Louise, London, UK

Pedro Almodovar? Isnt his due next May?

Sean Kennedy, Fairbanks, AK, United States

Where on Earth is "Valkyrie" - erm ...????

Elan, Sussex, UK

Can I just skip 2009 then, after The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button??

bob, Stoke,

Do you not want to drop all rated movies down at least one place to make way for Toy Story 3 which is to launch in 2009? What's hard to take with this list is the compiling editor clearly has a preference for a darker sci-fi genre that should be demoted to cult and student status. Go eat with AA G!!

Paul Q, Altrincham, UK

IS it "rare for the remake of a classic movie ever to come up to expectations"? Frankenstein was first filmed 21 years before Boris Karloff's portrayal; Dracula first filmed 9 years before Lugosi's; & there were at least 5 cinematic Long John Silvers before Robert Newton's definitive performance

Simon , Richmond, Surrey

Okay, I'm looking forward to Coraline, I'm cautiously optimistic about Red Sonja, but remake The Birds? How could they?

Rose, Lancaster, USA

My grandchildren wish to say that they would love to have The Wolves of Willoughby Chase, Joan Aiken, made into a film. There WAS one, but it is nowhere to be found now. Also Linnets and Valerians by Elizabeth Goudge. All we want is a very good story, well written screen play! Cheers

Miss May, San Francisco, USA

And you missed slumdog millionaire?

Elle Hari, Camden,

How did you miss Slumdog Millionaire?

Richard, Nottingham, England

what dross.... it's gonna be a slow year.

richard, sydney,

& no mention of scorsese's shutter island?

Jessica, Los Angeles,

Public Enemies as No. 2? I've never even heard of that movie!

Claire Groft, Newark, United States

what about ricky gervais' movie - this side of the truth? not a remake or sequel! just a clever original plot.

looking forward to this more than most of the above.

Sean, Skipton, UK

Rick Baker didn't do the effects for teh Howling, that was Rob Bottin.

Jim, New York,

its looks VERY disappointing.

vp, London,

whats happening to the 24 movie?

Pixie, Lincolnshire,

What about releases in the 'Adult' industry. Anything to look forward to there?

Nathan, Sydney, Australia

More jerky smothered in steak sauce and squeezed out the overly flaccid sphincter of an American marketing exec.

Chris, Nottingham,

It is rare for the remake of a classic movie ever to come up to expectations, so why do they still attempt it? I dread to think how they are going to destroy some of the brilliant old films mentioned with CGI. Are there no new ideas coming out of the film studios anymore? Remakes are just lazy.

Tony B, Blackpool, UK

What about Crank 2: High Voltage?

The first film was awesome, but the mere fact that Jason Statham's character survives a 30,000ft free-fall to star in a sequel is cause enough to put it on the list!

Paul, Sydney, Australia

'WATCHMEN' is probably the only movie in this list I am excited about..

Anup, London, UK

It looks disappointing.

Nigel Nicholson, Havre de Grace, Maryland, USA

Have you missed "The Road" based on a brilliant novel that won the Pullitzer Prize ...... remember "No Country for Old Men" both written by Cormac McCarthy one of the best writers in his time and genre

John Lesson, Great Ellingham, United Kingdom

Jeez, what a load of stinkers! Remakes, sequels and endless superhero and comic book drivel! Count me in for Doctor Parnassus, Harry Potter and the Donnie Darko sequel, but otherwise, I'll be looking outside the so-called 'biggest 50' films of 2009.

Callum, London,

The Avatar and Wolverine trailers aren't real.

Liam, Doncaster,

You seem to have forgotten 'Time Traeller's Wife' I've been looking forward to the film for at least 6mths. I adored the book I just hope they don't ruin it.

Gemma, London, UK

Why has nobody mentioned the forthcoming release of the remake of Grange Hill directed by M.Knight Shamalamanam with James Gandolfini as Tucker, Madonna as Mrs McKlusky, Robert Downey Junior as Sammo and Jack Black as Rowland. Sue Tully will reprise her role and the follow-up will be Tucker's Luck.

Kim, London,

Well next year sounds like fun...... hmmm..... The only possible good film is Terminator Salvation but it needs Arnie or its not really the Terminator.

Peter, Deal,

No to the new Terrence Malick film

Neil, Cardiff, Wales

Roll on 2010. Zzzzzzz

Aaron I, Bolton, UK

Where's the remake of "The Dambusters" got to?

andrew holden, oxford, uk

A pile of hollywood dross to look forward to then. Thank heavens for arthouse...........

mark desmond, birmingham, uk

What? No Astro Boy? :<

Sophie, Aberystwyth,