My favorite movies of 2011 continued

This is another movie that shows the connection a childc an have with an animal. This film about an dolphin with an injured tail is so moving. This film is so touching. There are great performances by Harry Connick Jr. and Morgan Freeman here..

This is Martin Scorsese's best film in a long time. This film is about a boy who lives in a train station. He makes a friend with a young girl. Together they discover the life and work of a reclusive film maker played by Ben Kingsley. Kingsley gives his best performance in many years.

This is an excellent film about a young woman who writes about the experiences of black maids who work from white families. Viola Davis gives an Oscar worthy performance in the lead role. This film contains the best movie song of the year. "The Living Proof" by Mary J. Blige is a powerfully moving song.
See the full review, "The Help is the best film I have seen this year".

This is a true story about a widower who buys a zoo and works hard to restore it. It is good to see Matt Damon playing a regular guy for a change. I love how he tries to connect with his teenage son. Thomas Haden Church gives an excellent performance in a supporting role as Matt Damon's brother. Scarlett Johansson is also great here as a head zoo keeper.

This is a good animated film about a swash buckling cat. Antonio Banderas gives excellent voice work in the title role. This movie contains fun latin instrumental music.
See the full review, "I like the story line, animation and Latin music in this movie.".

This is a true story about a young man suffering from cancer. This is the first buddy movie about cancer I have ever seen. Joseph Gordon Levitt and Seth Rogen are so believeable as the best of friends.

George Clooney gives a realistic performance as a father struggling to raise two daughters by himself. This film showcases the beauty of my island home of Hawaii. This movie features lovely slack key Hawaiian music.
See the full review, "The Descendants is a moving and funny film.".