Wow. What a Summer at the movies! There's truly been something for everyone. Do you like horror movies? We have "Hostel Part 2" and "1408" for you. Do you like Indy films? We have "Waitress" and "A Mighty Heart" for you. Do you like Disney films? We have "Ratatouille" for you. It's refreshing to see such diverse films at the cinema this Summer. I mean, who wants to see the same thing over and over and over again? Not me. I want to be able to switch it up. I'm the kind of moviegoer that likes to keep it interesting and fresh. Thankfully, I've seen a little bit of everything this Summer. I think that's the way it should be. You need to cater to every possible moviegoer out there.

And the good news is that the Summer is far from over. We still have "Superbad," which comes out on August 17th. You know it's a good Summer when you get to see two Seth Rogen films at the cinema. Plus, you get to see McLovin. I truly can't think of too many things better than that.

It's been the best Summer for movies since 2004.

You still don't believe me? Well, with this week's column, I'm going to show you just how good this Summer has been at the movies. I'll win you over by the end of this column. If not, I'll die trying!

First, let's focus on all the big blockbusters this Summer. Honestly, I hate blockbusters. I know you're probably thinking: "What movie critic doesn't like blockbusters? They're the bread and butter of Summer." I just can't stand anything loud. When I go to the movies, I want to relax and not deal with a lot of noise. I get enough noise in my apartment building. When the soundtrack is blaring, I can't think straight. That said, blockbusters are insanely popular in Hollywood. If you like blockbusters, you've been one happy camper this movie season. Look at this list of blockbusters: "Spiderman 3," "Transformers," "Pirates of the Caribbean," "Live Free or Die Hard," "Fantastic Four," "Oceans 13," and "The Bourne Ultimatum." The scary thing is that I'm sure I'm leaving out a lot of movies. It's truly been insane. What's even more insane is the amount of money these movies have made at the box office. It's no wonder Hollywood loves blockbusters so much. They're money in the bank, baby!

Honestly, what is a blockbuster? Do blockbusters need big names? Do they need explosions? Are they part of a franchise? It's really tough to say. I know a lot of people might e-mail and say: "Hey, Tony. "Oceans 13" is not a blockbuster!" I think any movie with a big budget is a blockbuster. A blockbuster is a movie that feels "big." Everything about the movie is big. The actors are big, the budget is big, and so is the advertising.

I just like good horror movies in general. If you can scare me or freak me out, I'm happy. It doesn't matter if you're rated G or rated R. "Hostel Part 2" is scary, because it features real people doing scary things. "1408" is scary, because it features a crazy hotel room doing scary things. We've all seen scary people in real life, right? We've all stayed in a scary hotel room at some point, right? Thus, both films are scary and well done. It's all about realism, tension, and suspense. If you can do that, your film is going to be effective.

I almost forgot to mention Rob Zombie's "Halloween," which will be released on August 31st. I can't wait to see what Rob Zombie does with "Halloween." I loved, LOVED "The Devil's Rejects." It was such a kick-ass piece of entertainment. I really hope the film lives up to the hype.

Any Summer with three horror movies is a good Summer!

It's now time to mention my favorite film of 2007.

And it is ... "Ratatouille." Yup, I'm serious. At first glance, "Ratatouille" might look like a strange film. I mean, it's a film about a rat cooking in a kitchen. It's a hard film to sell to a major audience. That said, they pulled it off in a BIG, BIG way. I don't know how they did it, but "Ratatouille" is an amazing film. I hope you don't think less of me, but I sobbed like a baby during "Ratatouille." The film really, really spoke to me.

If a rat can do the impossible and live out his dream, why can't I? I know it sounds corny and cliche, but it's told in such an authentic way. You really believe in this rat. Not only do you believe in him, you start to care about him. Yes, you care about this little rat. The animation is also top-notch in "Ratatouille." The film not only has a great story, but the visual aspect of the film is vivid and bright. It's almost like you're transported to another galaxy. Brad Bird and Pixar can do anything you put in front of them.

Will "Ratatouille" hold up as my favorite film of the year? I think it will. It was such a surreal experience in so many ways. I walked out of the theater feeling like a new man.

The Indy film has also been alive and well this Summer at the movies. We've been treated to two of the best female performances of the year with Keri Russell in "Waitress" and Angelina Jolie in "A Mighty Heart." I only hope that their strong work is not forgotten about as Summer comes to a close. I think both of their performances are nomination worthy. Keri Russell is a bundle of joy and love in "Waitress," directed by the late Adrienne Shelly. It's a shame that Adrienne Shelly didn't get a chance to see how well her film was received by critics and audiences. As far as Jolie, it's good to see her in a serious role with a great script. While she's known for her relationship with Brad Pitt, she can also act. I mean, she did win an Academy Award for her role in "Girl, Interrupted." It's refreshing to see strong women getting strong roles this early in the year. It's a rarity in today's cinema world. It seems like all the good parts go to men, and the same women get nominated every year. Let's hope that changes this year.

Michael Moore also threw his name into the Indy hat with his documentary "Sicko." Is Michael Moore an Indy director? I suppose so, because his films aren't playing in every multiplex around the world. They usually start off small and grow as time goes on. Whatever you want to call Mr. Moore, he's a fantastic director with a lot to say. "Sicko" is perhaps his most disturbing film to date. You'll be shocked by what Michael Moore shows you. It's a real eye-opener.

I couldn't write this column without mentioning Lindsay Lohan's film, "I Know Who Killed Me." If you haven't seen the film yet, you're probably going to have to wait for it to hit DVD. I doubt it's still playing anywhere! It was funny and entertaining for all the wrong reasons. The Summer would not be complete without a campy Lohan film. If Lindsay Lohan didn't make you laugh in "I Know Who Killed Me," I'm sure Seth Rogen made you laugh in "Knocked Up." If Seth Rogen didn't make you laugh in "Knocked Up," I'm sure he'll make you laugh in "Superbad." If he doesn't make you laugh in "Superbad," you have no sense of humor.