I’ll try and keep this brief as we are already into 2014 so I’m slightly late finishing this list. Unlike my top 10 games where I’ve pretty much played everything I was interested in, I haven't had the same luxury with films. Most have only had a cinema release in 2013 and without being available on Bluray yet I could include them on next year’s list but as they were officially released in 2013 I’ll just give them a name check now. I am yet to see Machete Kills, Gravity, Oldboy, Anchorman 2, Don Jon & The Secret Life of Walter Mitty. Also, a couple of these films were released in 2012 in US but I assure you in the UK where I live we had to wait till 2013 for these fantastic films. Anyway, let’s finally start the list!

10. Bad Grandpa/Metallica: Through the Never

Yep, I’m breaking my own rules straight away by including two films into 1 entry but it’s the only time I’m doing it for either list so deal with it. I only watched both these films in the past week and are both related to things I personally like a lot. I’m a huge Metallica fan (see the username) so it’s obvious I would enjoy this concert film and I’ve loved Jackass my entire life. The “Old Man” sketch was one of my least favorite throughout the show’s duration but this is still great. Any new Jackass related content I will take and this is definitely the funniest it’s been so far. It’s also more heart-warming than you would expect and some parts made me cry of laughter. OK, now that weird entry is out of the way the real list can start.

9. Star Trek Into Darkness

I was never remotely into Star Trek and have only seen the two most recent films which is probably why I enjoy them so much. I’m a huge J.J Abrams fan and I just think they are super fun action sci-fi films. I really like the cast and some of the sequences in this film are incredible. Special mention has to go to one of the best actors around currently, Benedict Cumberbatch who kills it as Khan and completely steals the film.

J.J is the only guy that could get me interested in Star Trek and any new Star Wars films for that matter. With two great films so far under his belt and the huge task of the directing Episode 7 up next I am fascinated to see what he comes up with.

8. The Class of '92

This one is pretty niche if you aren't from the UK or aren't into football (soccer) but if you are it’s pretty much a must watch. A documentary that details the story of 6 young footballers who grew up together and achieved unprecedented glory in the game. Being a Manchester United fan it was always going to resonate with me and the subject material is perfect for a documentary.

As far as documentaries I don't think it is particularly well made. A great documentary can get you interested in something you had zero interest in beforehand. This film won’t do that. But if you are into the subject it’s great and definitely worth checking out.

7. Pain and Gain

Easily the best Michael Bay film I’ve ever seen. And easily the best performance from The Rock who is equally hilarious, scary and sympathetic. Mark Wahlberg is also fantastic and overall I was so surprised with how much I enjoyed this film. I really enjoy the subject matter of 80’s body-building and the story is ludicrous and over the top which works perfectly as a comedy story.

Criticism of the film was that it portrayed killers based on real life people as funny, loveable clowns. I don’t agree as I know this isn’t a documentary trying to tell a real story. Sure, its based on real life events but that's just the starting point to create a fiction film. I was thoroughly entertained and will watch again many times for many more laughs.

6. Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa

Another film that won't resonate that well outside of the UK. I’ve been a huge fan of Alan Partridge for years and talks of a film have been ongoing for as long as I can remember. Based in my home town of Norwich, Partridge is something of a local legend and the wait for a film was definitely worth it.

Most admirably I liked how the film doesn't rely on old jokes or fans knowing the character inside out. It works as a self contained story if you've never watched Partridge before as most comedies take the easy way out which they certainly did not do here. Long life Alan Partridge.

5. We're the Millers

This was definitely my biggest surprise of the year. Having seen the trailer and thought it looked great I heard that the film wasn't so good. I decided the trailer was strong enough to still give it a watch and was completely shocked with what I got. I don’t know why this wasn't better received as I thought it was completely hilarious. I actively dislike most comedies these days such as the awful Hangover films but this is exactly what I wanted. It doesn't take itself seriously, has a nonsense story which only serves for comedic purposes and does not run for 30 minutes too long.

The performances of all 4 actors are very solid with the chemistry between them all great for the story. Particularly that of the seemingly perfect Emma Roberts who I have to give a name check to for continually being awesome in everything she does. If you just want a flat out funny comedy like the ones of the 90’s that I feel are a dying breed these days, you could do far worse than giving this one a try.

4. Wreck-It Ralph

Yes this came out in November 2012 in the US but in the UK it didn't arrive until early 2013 but was worth the delay. You've probably heard of this film so I don’t really need to add much. What I really liked is that it has the foundation of all my favorite animated films, a great story. Many animated films can be funny but rarely do they have a solid foundation when you strip away all the jokes. It’s what makes the Toy Story films so perfect. This is similar and deserves to be watched whether you are a kid, super into games or none of the above. Just an all round great film.

Also, as I mentioned I haven't really liked comedies the past 5 years or so but this year was fantastic. Half of this list can be considered comedies and that’s a huge trend which I hope continues in 2014.

3. The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug

What a film this is. An Unexpected Journey narrowly missed my top 5 last year (it was 6 when I wrote the list) but after watching it multiple times this year and reading the book I was super hyped for the film. Overall it’s very good but what makes it shoot up this list is the last 45 minutes. When the attraction that everyone has been waiting for hits the screen, Smaug the magnificent, I couldn't take my eyes off the screen. I don't think I exhaled for the entire final moments of the film and the ending was perfection.

Having only seen the film once at cinema, I cannot wait to relive it multiple times this year on Bluray before the trilogy ends this December. Peter Jackson’s middle earth films are one of the best achievements in the history of film and this was a worthy instalment.

2. Evil Dead

Finally a horror film! I’m insanely into horror and this has been a truly horrendous year for the genre, which I’ll get into at the bottom. But Evil Dead was a shining light which stood out amongst utter garbage. Being a huge fan of the original, this project could have went wrong in so many ways. In the end I think they made the best Evil Dead film that is possible and if I have the option now to watch any, this is my favorite of all entries.

Well written, finely acted especially by Jane Levy who is just incredible and some amazingly orchestrated gore makes this by a mile the best horror film of 2013. Fede Alvarez deserves huge credit and I hope he stays in the genre with something original for his next project. I don’t think they should do a sequel as this is perfect the way it is but whatever happens next, this film deserves every single bit of praise I could think to heap on it.

1. Django Unchained

Feels like a lifetime since this came out. Released January 2013 in the UK, this is another film that it seems silly to try and add to what has already been said. For me personally Tarantino is the reason I studied film for 5 years and every time he releases a film it’s unlike anyone else in the industry. I don't think this is remotely his best film but Tarantino is on another level to 99% of directors out there.

Compared to how long the ideas for his previous films took to marinate in his mind before release, this film was almost an afterthought. It shows that whatever he comes up with, its guaranteed gold. Special mention to Leonardo DiCaprio who was once again snubbed for an Oscar (funny enough this time by a co-star). Fuck those guys, you are one of the best actors of your generation.

Quick mention to some films I enjoyed that narrowly missed the list which include Now You See Me, This is the End, Olympus Has Fallen & Monsters University. The worst film I saw in 2013 was without a doubt Kick Ass 2. Complete trash. Also, I mentioned it being a poor year for horror as I was really disappointed with many horror films this year. VHS made my top 5 last year and I was underwhelmed with it’s sequel. ABC’s of Death had a great concept but was a chore to sit through in the end. I love Rob Zombie but Lords of Salem was bad and You’re Next which I waited two years to see was my biggest disappointment of the year. I really hope 2014 is a better year for the genre but until then I’ll just keep watching Martyrs. It’s the best horror film of the year no matter which year you watch it.