40. Hotel Rwanda (2004) [9/10]
Don Cheadle's incredible performance as a hotel owner who saved many many people during a brutal civil war in Rwanda. This film reminded me of Schindler's List in a few ways. Reluctant to help, comes to a realization he can help many innocent people, does everything he can he protect them. A very powerful film.
39. Iron Man (2008) [9/10]
There have been a number of Marvel Comic superhero's that have hit the big screen this decade. With X-Men, Batman, Spider-man, and the Hulk to name just a few. I never knew Iron Man growing up, no one really expected this to be great. Robert Downey Jr. made this film though, with a unique take on what a superhero is, and a well crafted film, look for the sequel this summer.
38. The Illusionist (2006) [9/10]
Ever since Fight Club I have been a big Edward Norton fan. Struggling through Down in the Valley, The Painted Veil, and the remake The Italian Job, I was really excited to see him finally make another good film. Alongside Paul Giamatti this made for an excellent film about a magician. This came out the same year as The Prestige, another magician film that was regarded to be better... sorry I like Norton better than Hugh Jackman.
37. City of God: Cidade de Deus (2002) [9/10]
The Brazilian film about crime in Rio. One of the best foreign films of the decade and maybe the best Brazilian film ever. A lot of violence and bad language, definitely deserved it's R rating.
36. Batman Begins (2005) [9/10]
Christopher Nolan is starting to be added to the list of great directors, thanks largely to jump starting the Batman series, starting over from his childhood and through becoming Batman in an overall excellent film. Starring Christian Bale who before this was only really known as the freaky guy from American Psycho. A must watch.
35. The Pianist (2002) [9/10]
An emotionally difficult film to sit through, Adrien Brody plays a musician trying to survive in the Warsaw ghetto during World War II. I'm not a fan of Roman Polanski as a person, and this is the only film of his I have really liked...
34. Amelie: Le fabuleux destin d'Amélie Poulain (2001) [9/10]
A cute French film about a naive girl in Paris. Fun for all ages [that can read the subtitles] and starring Audrey Tautou who I'm looking forward to watching in this years Coco avant Chanel.
33. A Beautiful Mind (2001) [9/10]
Russell Crowe turns in his best performance of the decade as a college mathematician who starts doing secret work for the CIA. Jennifer Connelly plays one of her many roles as a girl who can't stop crying, which isn't annoying yet (see Hulk, House of Sand and Fog, Dark Water, Little Children, Blood Diamond, or He's Just Not That Into You... all films where she is sure to shed many many tears).Also known as the decade Tom Cruise went crazy, this is one of just two films of his worth watching... ok maybe War of the Worlds is the 3rd. Cruise likes to play the bad boy [or bad guy] in a reformed character... or at least that is what usually works for him. Here he is an American military officer who embraces the Samurai way after trying to destroy it. I really liked this one, but I'm sure it won't be remembered as Cruise's best ever.
31. After the Wedding: Efter brylluppet (2006) [9/10]
Christopher Nolan's first big hit of his career. This cult film is filmed in reverse and follows a man [Guy Pearce] who suffers from short term memory loss. Hard to follow, you find yourself in the main characters shoes, trying to piece together was it going on. A brilliant piece of film... pay attention and you will really really like this one.
29. There Will Be Blood (2007) [9/10]
Daniel Day-Lewis is amazing in this film about an oil prospector with an insatiable lust for money and power. A true epic of our time, my favorite part is the opening sequence, which is silent other than the sound of breaking ground. Long but great!What a film... I don't like Ashton Kutcher nor do I really like Amy Smart, they both haven't made a film close to this one in their career. And the director Eric Bress is responsible for Final Destination 2, so where did this come from. How I came to love this film I just don't know, it is unique interesting and makes you think. I expect criticism for this one.
27. Street Fight (2005) [10/10]
This thriller sci-fi film was a complete suprise for me. A film about four entrepreneurs working in their garage that invent a solution for time travel. Things get quickly out of control as they experiment with the how to control how far back they travel and when they start seeing several of each other running around things get really complicated. If you don't like confusing movies, avoid this one, if you like to think and want a challenge check this out.
25. Gran Torino (2008) [10/10]
Clint Eastwood stars and directs this film about a Korean War veteran who becomes friends with the asian neighbor boy and tries to reform the neighborhood. A great film.24. Enemy at the Gates (2001) [10/10]
Jude Law vs. Ed Harris in a Russians vs. Nazi sharpshooter dual. A movie I considered my favorite just after it came out... I've since seen a lot more movies, but this one was a favorite of mine for a long time.
23. The Beach (2000) [10/10]
Wow I expect to get some [more] heat for liking this movie so much. Leonardo DiCaprio stars in a movie about taking a vacation, not your typical vacation where you stay in a hotel and look at museums, but one where you go were no one else has been, a true escape. I also love the techno soundtrack, probably the reason I started listening to Orbital.
22. Big Fish (2003) [10/10]
I would go as far as to say this was Tim Burton's only good film of the decade. This fantasy starring Ewan McGregor was one of the best of the decade. Fun for all ages.
21. Reign Over Me (2007) [10/10]
Any time I ask someone if they liked this film they say, "Which one?" Remember the one with Adam Sandler coping with the loss of his family from the 9/11 attacks. They say "oh yeah... that one... I guess it was good." So I might be alone when I say that I loved this film. Go ahead call me crazy.
I fully expect that not everyone out there would pick Street Fight, Butterfly Effect, Enemy at the Gates, The Beach, or Reign Over Me...well that is because this is my list. I stand by my opinion and am ready to be judged, expect some more surprises from the top 20. If my list looked like the imdb top 250 or other "best of" lists there would be no reason to make it in the first place. Top 20 to come next week....
yeah i'm judging you for all those (although honestly i haven't seen any of those 5). i thought the illusionist was hokey compared to the prestige (in my top 10 for the oughts). primer was alright but honestly i don't even think the makers understood the plot. will have to check out after the wedding: sounds interesting.
Trả lờiXóawe need more commenters on here! i love debating movies.