Movie recap for this year

The only new release I'm likely to see before the new year is Emily Blunt's The Young Victoria. with that out of the way, here's a look at which movies I finally did get around to seeing this year, compared to the ones I wanted to see early in the summer...

Ones that I saw:
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
I adored this movie! Was suitably impressed by Tom Felton as a conflicted Draco Malfoy, and loved Alan Rickman and Helen McCrory as Snape and Narcissa, respectively. the bathroom fight scene was visually great as well.
The Hurt Locker
loved, loved, loved this movie. Emotions were really strong all throughout, and the level of tension in the action scenes was incredible.
Sherlock Holmes
Saw it last night - was entertained very much. however, I found the story to be extremely lacking, although the humor and character interactions hit a very special place in my heart. in addition, the movie, although obviously computer generated (especially after viewing Avatar), had some great atmosphere in the settings of 1800s London.
Moon
Was so amazing. Perhaps my favorite movie that I saw in theaters this year. the plot, music, and set were so incredible and clever. the plot, especially, I couldn't stop talking about with the friend who saw the movie with me. in addition, I've been listening to Clint Mansell's masterful score on and off since this summer.
Where the Wild Things Are
Didn't like this as much as others - this movie was scary! Plus I didn't like the kid.
Little Ashes
This was a piece of shit but I had to watch and laugh at Robert Pattinson's moustache.
Terminator Salvation
I actually liked and enjoyed this movie. it was entertaining! and had Anton Yelchin and Sam Worthington...
Up
wrote about my thoughts here.
Public Enemies
see here.

Movies that I didn't see but will at some point:
Bright Star
Missed this one in theaters in Boston, and now it's not playing in Columbia. will find it somehow! I just love the poetry of John Keats and the trailer was so well done. I've heard good things about Abbie Cornish's acting, also.
An Education
Same as above, just missed this in theaters, but I want to see it so very much still!
Precious
Looks like awards-recognition is fading, although I'd still like to see this movie sometime - perhaps not in theaters, though.
Agora
FINALLY has a release date! Hooray!
Dead Snow
Have not seen this in theaters anywhere, maybe not looking hard enough...
I Love You Phillip Morris
Its release has been pushed back AGAIN from Valentine's Day 2010 to March 26, 2010. ah, can't wait.
500 Days of Summer
Will see this at some point, especially since my roommates have recommended it so enthusiastically.

Movies that have fallen off my radar:
Amelia
Apparently was one boring movie.
Taking Woodstock
Same thing as above.
Bruno
Hasn't fallen off my radar as much as I was disgusted with it.

In addition, I'm really bugged by the awards-hoopla that Up in the Air is getting. wtf? why do people like to hear and watch an entire movie about upper middle class white people getting laid off and making fun of their misfortunes, besides?