What was your favorite movie in 2007?

I'm having a hard time picking a favorite movie from last year.

Some years it seems like Hollywood serves up nothing but stinkers, but 2007 was chock full of great films.

To alleviate the burden of picking just one favorite, I'm breaking out my favorites in several categories. Kind of like the Oscars, except the winners get jack squat, aside from dubious bragging rights.

A pair of JacksBest movie starring Johnny Depp
“Sweeney Todd” was the darkest musical I've ever seen, which isn't saying much. They could've called it “Singin' in the Rain ... OF BLOOD! MUHAHAHAHA!” I loved it.

Best movie starring a monkey
Sure, Johnny Depp headlined “Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End” but we all know the real star was the other Jack.

Best movie in which a horde of zombies gets chopped to bits by whirling helicopter blades
Normally there isn't too much competition here, but 2007 had two movies in this category — “Grindhouse: Planet Terror” and “28 Weeks Later.” I loved both movies, but the execution of this idea in “28 Weeks Later” was simply a lot cooler.

Best movie in which a woman has her amputated leg replaced with a machine gun
Again, there's usually not too much competition in this category. But Disney's “Ratatouille” deserves the top honor here. Just kidding. I wanted to see if you were actually paying attention. “Grindhouse: Planet Terror” wins by default.

So, what were your top picks in 2007? “Superbad?” “Saw IV?” Or maybe you actually liked “Evan Almighty?”

(Jorge Sosa is a staff writer for the Hutchinson Leader. He can be reached at sosa@hutchinsonleader.com)