2009 was a great year for film as audiences flocked to the cinema in droves to see films like Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince and Ice Age 3: Dawn of the Dinosaurs. But will 2010 be even better? With new films from directors Martin Scorsese, Peter Jackson and Tim Burton, next year looks set to give 2009 a run for its money. Here’s the View London pick of what looks to be the best of the best for 2010 film releases.

The Road
Viggo Mortensen stars as a man trying to keep himself and his son alive in a post-apocalyptic world. Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning book from Cormac McCarthy. Up in the Air
George Clooney stars as a management consultant who finds his job threatened. Directed by Jason Reitman. The Princess and the Frog
Disney returns to old school animation in this American update of the famous fairy tale, due to be released in January. Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire
One of the 2010 film releases that was previewed at the London Film Festival, this drama is based on a novel about a troubled New York teenager. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part One
One of the most anticipated 2010 film releases, this is the first of a two movie finale. In the seventh part of Harry’s story, he… well, you’ve read the book by now, surely?

Shutter Island
Directed by Martin Scorsese, Shutter Island features performances Leonardo DiCaprio, Michelle Williams and more. A Single Man
Another of the 2010 film releases that played at the London film festival, this is the latest from Colin Firth. The Lovely Bones
Based on the best-selling novel by Alice Sebold, The Lovely Bones stars Rachel Weisz, Susan Sarandon and Atonement’s Saoirse Ronan. Bring tissues. Alice in Wonderland
The classic tale gets an update for the 21st-century as a 19-year-old Alice finds herself back in Wonderland, accompanied by Johnny Depp as the Mad Hatter. Iron Man 2
Robert Downey Jr. puts on the iron suit for part two. Also starring Scarlett Johansson. Prince of Persia
The video game gets a makeover with Jake Gyllenhaal as the starring prince. With Ben Kingsley, Alfred Molina and Gemma Arterton. Sex and the City 2
Carrie and co. return for one of the most anticipated 2010 film releases. Expect men, shoes, shopping and more. Karate Kid
The son of Will Smith plays the titular kid in this remake. Little Fockers
The Focker family are back - and this time they're having a baby. The A-Team
Bringing the famous TV show from the '80s to 2010, The A-Team is due in July. The Twilight Saga: Eclipse
Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and the rest of the cast return for part three of the vampire saga. Toy Story 3
The famous kid-friendly film is getting a part three as Woody, Buzz and friends hit film screens once again. Shrek Forever After
The green ogre and friends return for part four. Salt
Angelina Jolie leads a film about a CIA agent accused of being a Russian spy. Gulliver's Travels
It's been talked about for ages, but will it live up to the hype? For more information on the 2010 film releases and other upcoming films, see the links below.