Ratings are the least relevant detail when making my list. Instead, I rely on several other criteria when my heart can’t decide between a few movies: replay value, overall enjoyment, memorability… The answer to "how much do I want to watch this film again?" is, most of the time, the deciding factor when I can't find any other aspect to help me make a final decision. So, don't be surprised if you see a higher-rated movie below a lower-rated one. It's MY list, after all. MY personal preferences concerning genre, entertainment, and quality. My #1 film doesn't necessarily need to be the absolute best movie of the year. It can simply be special to me, and that reason alone is enough to warrant a higher spot on my list than other admittedly "better films."