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Every decade has movies where it feels like the entire point of the film goes over audiences' heads, and the 1980s were no different. As a complex era categorized by societies fractured by Reaganomic policies, Cold War anxieties, and widespread recession, movies often subtly reflected societies' woes in a way not every viewer picked up on. In certain cases, these misunderstandings led to great films completely bombing at the box office, and it's only in hindsight that their meaning and purpose seem obvious.

The most controversial movies ever made usually become notorious because of some major misunderstandings, as truly insightful films challenge audience expectations and social norms. This has been especially the case in past decades, as prior to widespread online discourse, it was more difficult for film lovers to gain behind-the-scenes information or deep analysis of a particular movie. While some viewers did not initially understand the message of these great films,...

One month, 280 films and 70,000 words later, my guide to the films of 2010 is now complete. I hope you've enjoyed reading it all - it's been utterly exhausting but an ultimately rewarding venture I've been single-handedly pulling together since early December. If you have liked it, my only request is that you help spread the word about it now that it's all done.

If you're a fellow blogger or site owner, please give it a plug on your site. If you're a reader, give it a mention on Facebook, Twitter or other online places you might venture. A lot of effort went into this, the greatest reward so far has been seeing it talked about and hearing your reactions. I'm glad many of you have gotten a lot of use out of the previous pages, so I hope you enjoy this final part:

Vincere

Opens: 2010

Cast: Filippo Timi, Giovanna Mezzogiorno, Corrado Invernizzi,...