Art Departmental's Top 10 Best Films of 2011

Here is our list of the best films of 2011. If there is anything we love more than production design it is film in and of itself. We see roughly 250-300 films a year so while we definitely have a bit of catching up to do we did watch quite a few films last year.

However, we’re still kicking ourselves that I have yet to see A Separation which I’ve been told is phenomenal. Perhaps once I see it this list will change, but as of right now, on Oscar Sunday, here are my Top 10 Favourites of 2011.

Don’t judge. Oh, okay, you can judge.

Best Films of 2011

Honorable Mentions: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Bridesmaids, Young Adult, Take Shelter, The Descendants, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, The Artist and Monsieur Lazhar

Movies I have yet to see thus didn’t make it on the list: A Separation, Margaret, Le Havre, Weekend, We Need to Talk About Kevin

Worst Film of the Year: New Year’s Eve

What would make your lists of the best films of 2011?

Rose Lagacé | @artdepartmental

Category: Top 10
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Rose Lagacé is a production designer for film & television by day and an emerging filmmaker by night. Rose is also the creator and editor of Art Departmental where she celebrates the art and craft of production design.

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Don Young February 26, 2012 at 8:55 PM

Not having seen many of the nominees, I am in no position to judge the best. But since HUGO picked up awards for cinematography and PD/Set Dec, it must be a movie I must get on Blue Ray. Let’s see what else rises to the top tonight.

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1. Art DepartMENTAL March 2, 2012 at 2:55 PM
  
  I really loved Hugo. It’s a sweetly nostalgic film. I was hoping it would win best picture since I knew The Tree of Life didn’t stand a chance.
  
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James Lafleur (@JGLafleur) February 27, 2012 at 7:44 PM

*Head slap* I still need to see CAFÉ DE FLORE.

I must say, it’s a fine list!

The BEGINNERS is such a good film, I`m really glad to see it there.

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1. Art DepartMENTAL March 2, 2012 at 2:52 PM
  
  Thanks. Yes. you must see Cafe de flore. it will have you weeping.
  
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Rachael September 19, 2012 at 2:25 PM

We Need To Talk About Kevin is as equally stunning as it is eerie, a definite must see!

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