I just saw Inception for the first time last weekend. I’m kind of glad I waited. Don’t get me wrong! I thought it was great. In fact, that’s the problem – or would have been, if I’d seen it earlier.

It would have ruined me for all other movies this year!

You know what I mean, right? Some movies are funny or exciting, while others are moving and inspirational, but let’s be honest. Most films fall somewhere in the middle of inoffensive, unremarkable mediocrity. You don’t mind spending a couple hours watching it, but you certainly don’t remember it later.

But when you see a truly GREAT movie – whether it’s actually an excellent piece of art or just appeals to your particular sense of humor (see, for me: The Other Guys), you can’t help holding up every subsequent movie you watch to that amazing flick. And, sometimes, you might even find yourself wishing you’d never seen it . . . just so you could watch it again for the first time!

So, did any movie ruin you for the rest of 2010?

For me, it was Red. It was a completely unexpected favorite of mine this year, and ever since my husband and I saw that on a (much-needed) date night, we’ve compared all other action movies to this one. And, I have to admit, all the other movies come up short. We really liked Red!

My other favorite movies of 2010 include Date Night, The Other Guys, The Switch and Morning Glory. (However, I do plan to rent Salt, A-Team and Easy A this week or next, so they could make it on my list!)

What were YOUR favorite movies this year?