What about the wretler?

Marvin, oslo,

Where is "New Moon," the sequel to the hugely successful Twilight?

Ana Edmonds, Phoenix, Az, USA

How on earth has 'Up', the new Pixar movie slated for release in the US in May and the UK in October, not figured in this list? The latest film from the most imaginative, most consistent and one of the most acclaimed and best box-office performing studios and it isn't in the Top 50? Absurd.

David, London,

Fox Searchlight + Mira Nair + Amelia Earhart + Hilary Swank + Ewan McGregor + Christopher Eccelston + Richard Gere = Oscar buzz - Amelia, coming October 2009, 30s setting, perfect for the recession, heroism, feminism, soup kitchens and spectacle, big stars - not here, but on other top 10s for 2009

Neil, Toronto, Canada

What's with the missing punctuation and mispellings in this piece? Anyway, one glaring omission is 'The Road', an adaptation of Cormac McCarthy's brilliant post-apocalyptic novel...no release date yet, there's not even a trailer or teaser trailer but will definitely be out in 2009.

Ken Fallon, Dublin,

The Baader Meinhof Complex is an glaring omission, It was truly excellent and should have been in the top 5. Is it not eligible for inclusion for some reason?

Michael Dixon, Sunderland, England

you missed dragonball evolution which is one of the most anticipated movies of 2009 with a collosal fan base to it?..........why????

christopher smith, old stratford,

No mention of Up!- The next Pixar flick

Andrew Moore, Dublin, Ireland

God to see that you've championed all of the great British films due to come out next year!! Ok, I'll do it for you.

Awaydays -destined to be this years trainspotting, Kevin Sampson's classic novel about Joy Division, terrace culture and disaffected youth in the early 1980s finally gets released

Steve, Liverpool,

I love Johnny Depp and I'm actually waiting for The Imaginarium... and Public Enemy!! but... I think, as a Harry Potter reader, we r waiting for a better movie this time, wich always happens when some Harry Potter movie is coming... the serie is almost in the end so they can't screw up... I hope so!

Andressa, Salvador, Brazil

yes, we hope that Harry Potter next year be better than the others but come on!!! The Imaginarium of Dr Partassous shoud be in first!!

Andressa, Salvador, Brazil

pixars "up" has to be there,

phil, devon,

Hehehe... I was taking this seriously, thought it was well put together... then... I saw Harry Potter in 1st place... seriously... and u r bashing movies like pineapple express?

Fabrizio , London,

Only a few of these would I even have a look at on TV - certainly would not pay to go to the cinema.

When is Hollywood's obsession with Sci-fi and horror going to end?

Peter Riches, Charolles, France

Louise: Twilight is on Dec 19th.

Carl, Plymouth, UK

....and where is Twilight? The first installment of Stephenie Meyer's hugely popular series of books just premiered in the USA?

Louise, London, UK

Pedro Almodovar? Isnt his due next May?

Sean Kennedy, Fairbanks, AK, United States

Where on Earth is "Valkyrie" - erm ...????

Elan, Sussex, UK

Can I just skip 2009 then, after The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button??

bob, Stoke,

Do you not want to drop all rated movies down at least one place to make way for Toy Story 3 which is to launch in 2009? What's hard to take with this list is the compiling editor clearly has a preference for a darker sci-fi genre that should be demoted to cult and student status. Go eat with AA G!!

Paul Q, Altrincham, UK

IS it "rare for the remake of a classic movie ever to come up to expectations"? Frankenstein was first filmed 21 years before Boris Karloff's portrayal; Dracula first filmed 9 years before Lugosi's; & there were at least 5 cinematic Long John Silvers before Robert Newton's definitive performance

Simon , Richmond, Surrey

Okay, I'm looking forward to Coraline, I'm cautiously optimistic about Red Sonja, but remake The Birds? How could they?

Rose, Lancaster, USA

My grandchildren wish to say that they would love to have The Wolves of Willoughby Chase, Joan Aiken, made into a film. There WAS one, but it is nowhere to be found now. Also Linnets and Valerians by Elizabeth Goudge. All we want is a very good story, well written screen play! Cheers

Miss May, San Francisco, USA

And you missed slumdog millionaire?

Elle Hari, Camden,

How did you miss Slumdog Millionaire?

Richard, Nottingham, England

what dross.... it's gonna be a slow year.

richard, sydney,

& no mention of scorsese's shutter island?

Jessica, Los Angeles,

Public Enemies as No. 2? I've never even heard of that movie!

Claire Groft, Newark, United States

what about ricky gervais' movie - this side of the truth? not a remake or sequel! just a clever original plot.

looking forward to this more than most of the above.

Sean, Skipton, UK

Rick Baker didn't do the effects for teh Howling, that was Rob Bottin.

Jim, New York,

its looks VERY disappointing.

vp, London,

whats happening to the 24 movie?

Pixie, Lincolnshire,

What about releases in the 'Adult' industry. Anything to look forward to there?

Nathan, Sydney, Australia

More jerky smothered in steak sauce and squeezed out the overly flaccid sphincter of an American marketing exec.

Chris, Nottingham,

It is rare for the remake of a classic movie ever to come up to expectations, so why do they still attempt it? I dread to think how they are going to destroy some of the brilliant old films mentioned with CGI. Are there no new ideas coming out of the film studios anymore? Remakes are just lazy.

Tony B, Blackpool, UK

What about Crank 2: High Voltage?

The first film was awesome, but the mere fact that Jason Statham's character survives a 30,000ft free-fall to star in a sequel is cause enough to put it on the list!

Paul, Sydney, Australia

'WATCHMEN' is probably the only movie in this list I am excited about..

Anup, London, UK

It looks disappointing.

Nigel Nicholson, Havre de Grace, Maryland, USA

Have you missed "The Road" based on a brilliant novel that won the Pullitzer Prize ...... remember "No Country for Old Men" both written by Cormac McCarthy one of the best writers in his time and genre

John Lesson, Great Ellingham, United Kingdom

Jeez, what a load of stinkers! Remakes, sequels and endless superhero and comic book drivel! Count me in for Doctor Parnassus, Harry Potter and the Donnie Darko sequel, but otherwise, I'll be looking outside the so-called 'biggest 50' films of 2009.

Callum, London,

The Avatar and Wolverine trailers aren't real.

Liam, Doncaster,

You seem to have forgotten 'Time Traeller's Wife' I've been looking forward to the film for at least 6mths. I adored the book I just hope they don't ruin it.

Gemma, London, UK

Why has nobody mentioned the forthcoming release of the remake of Grange Hill directed by M.Knight Shamalamanam with James Gandolfini as Tucker, Madonna as Mrs McKlusky, Robert Downey Junior as Sammo and Jack Black as Rowland. Sue Tully will reprise her role and the follow-up will be Tucker's Luck.

Kim, London,

Well next year sounds like fun...... hmmm..... The only possible good film is Terminator Salvation but it needs Arnie or its not really the Terminator.

Peter, Deal,

No to the new Terrence Malick film

Neil, Cardiff, Wales

Roll on 2010. Zzzzzzz

Aaron I, Bolton, UK

Where's the remake of "The Dambusters" got to?

andrew holden, oxford, uk

A pile of hollywood dross to look forward to then. Thank heavens for arthouse...........

mark desmond, birmingham, uk

What? No Astro Boy? :<

Sophie, Aberystwyth,