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Top 10 Films of 2018

The annual countdown which was particularly tricky this year given that the top three films were amongst the best I've ever seen. On another day these might have ended up in a different order. There is also still room for late drama given that before midnight tomorrow I am aiming to have seen two other films that will be contenders: Roma and Shoplifters . So there may be an addendum but for now here goes .... 1.  The Favourite  about which I have waxed lyrical  previously . It absolutely requires your attention, preferably wearing a postmodern take on a periwig. 2.  Leave No Trace   Perfection. Incredibly moving yet utterly understated both in style and as a corrective to the predisposition to judge without taking the time to gauge where value resides for others. Everything is precisely measured right down to the very final image of a piece of bracken curled naturally but in such a way as to resemble a seahorse. The full resonance of that image will stay with me f