Rob Liefeld's Top Ten Movies of 2013 (And a Confession About One More)

Image Comics co-founder and veteran comic book writer/artist Rob Liefeld is one of the most outspoken voices in the comics industry, with a Twitter feed that's always entertaining--even if it's just to see the exchanges between Liefeld and the detractors who troll the feed. He's also, increasingly, a guy who's visible in the movie industry. A handful of his creator-owned properties are in development for major motion pictures, and just before San Diego Comic Con International, news broke that Fox was planning an X-Force movie, based on a comic that he launched in 1991. That movie is also said to star Cable, a character Liefeld co-created, is closely associated with and reportedly retains more of a financial stake in than most work-for-hire creators do, even with their own creations, at the Big Two. So...what are Liefeld's top ten movies of 2013? Back to the aforementioned Twitter feed for some moviegoing advice... ...and, yes, in spite of a high-profile falling out with DC Comics a couple of years ago, Man of Steel is the only comic book movie to make Liefeld's list this year.

I'm not a critic but I love movies, these are my favorites of 2013. #10 The Way, Way Back. Loved the journey-great perf's Rockwell, Carrell — robertliefeld (@robertliefeld) December 31, 2013

#9 Man of Steel-Loved Krypton. Loved Jor-El. Loved Zod. Loved Kal/Superman. Loved the scope, direction,Snyder. Amy Adams. Carnage be damned. — robertliefeld (@robertliefeld) December 31, 2013

#8 - Place Beyond the Pines. 2nd act demise of a lead shocked me. Haunting direction. Great performances from Cooper, Gosling, Mendez. — robertliefeld (@robertliefeld) December 31, 2013

#7 Frozen - great songs, uplifting story. Terrific comic relief characters. Surprising action. Was carried away. See it with your daughter! — robertliefeld (@robertliefeld) December 31, 2013

#6 American Hustle - outstanding cast having a great time on screen. Bale, Lawrence, Cooper, Renner are terrific but Amy Adams owns it. — robertliefeld (@robertliefeld) December 31, 2013

#5 Rush - great duel between opposing forces. Hemsworth and Bruhl wage war on the track for 2 hours of irresistible gamesmanship and hubris — robertliefeld (@robertliefeld) December 31, 2013

#4 Prisoners - as a parent this tale chilled me to the bone. Great twists and tension throughout. Hugh Jackman is at his all time best here — robertliefeld (@robertliefeld) December 31, 2013

#3 Blue Jasmine - Harrowing depiction of a woman who is barely hanging on to reality. Highest recommendation. Woody and Blanchet are tops — robertliefeld (@robertliefeld) December 31, 2013

#2 Gravity - saw it in 3D IMAX and was uncomfortable for 90 minutes. Felt like I took the journey with Bullock. Triumph of film making 2013 — robertliefeld (@robertliefeld) December 31, 2013

#1 Wolf of Wall Street-the most exciting and relentless rollercoaster in years. Felt every snort, every high while being amazed and repulsed — robertliefeld (@robertliefeld) December 31, 2013

Confession - was going in to see 12 Years a Slave and our friends came out balling!! Huge tears and grief- I exchanged tix, have yet to see — robertliefeld (@robertliefeld) December 31, 2013

Hollywood blockbusters are definitely losing quality across the board. Hoping better scripts and direction find their way back soon. — robertliefeld (@robertliefeld) December 31, 2013

And please Hollywood, spread the wealth so that the end if the year isn't so crammed. — robertliefeld (@robertliefeld) December 31, 2013