LFR Top 100 of the 2000's (60-41)

As we start part 3 of the top 100 of the decade, you will notice that from here on out we are down to 9/10 and 10/10 films. What is the difference from this point? Personal opinion. As I have said before... a 10/10 is something I would like to own, a 9/10 is a great movie... you might not be happy with the order, but I trust you can't find to many problems with the collection as a whole. Lets get going:

60. Fearless: Huo Yuan Jia (2006) [9/10]

A biography of the Chinese Martial Arts Master Huo Yuan Jia starring Jet Li. This to me was a more enjoyable film that Hero which is probably considered by many to be the best film he has been in. This however features more martial arts and a biography rather than a fantasy such as Hero is more entertaining to me.

59. Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (2009) [9/10]

Probably a surprise to see on this list, this was the most fun kids movie since Ratatouille. Run with the fantasy and laugh at the kids jokes. I loved it because any age can watch this film. There isn't a villain that will scare the really young ones. Plus there is no talking dog tangent, just a really fun watch.

58. Man on Wire (2008) [9/10]

A fascinating documentary about a tightrope walker, Frenchman Philippe Petit, who made it his goal to walk between the Twin Towers in NYC. The documentary reflects on how he went about deciding to do it, and the steps it took to prepare and illegally climb to the top to set up. The documentary answers all the questions about how they did it about as fast as I could think them up. Great story, great filming and editing.

57. Pitch Black (2000) [9/10]

The first film with Vin Diesel as the main character. One of the... if not the only... films by Diesel that is really worth watching. The sequel is crap, but this Sci-Fi film about a group of marooned space travelers is action packed and scary. Watch it in the dark...

56. Million Dollar Baby (2004) [9/10]

The sports movie that was more than a sports movie. A female boxer, her trainer, and the difficult decision he has to make when she is seriously injured. Clint Eastwood proved he can both Direct and Act at the same time with this Oscar Best Picture winner.

55. Sicko (2007) [9/10]

With all the talk about health care these days and the actions congress is going through, all naysayers to a public option need to watch this film. Real people with real problems. Sure they glorify other countries plans, but the fact that this country is so screwed up makes this a must watch. Michael Moore is over the top, so take some thing with a grain of salt...

54. Elf (2003) [9/10]

Ok, Will Ferrell I'll give you one film on my list... with almost 30 films this decade I had to pick one, it was either this or Old School. And since there are plenty of drunken college movies already out there, I went with a genre that is lacking for good films... Christmas! This is a cute story about a boy that is adopted by elves and enters the real world as a very confused young adult. Might be a little high on this list... but I liked it none the less.

53. Super Size Me (2004) [9/10]

What is a good film? I have spent a lot of time thinking about that when I rate films. Two things, does it make you change how you live? Do you relate to a scene multiple times in your life well after watching it? This film changed how I live. I have had McDonald's twice in 6 years since watching this... both were situations were it was it is or eat nothing... A documentary that shows you just how bad fast food is. Is it fair to single out McDonald's and not other fast food restaurants... well no, but I rarely eat any fast food now either.

52. The Lookout (2007) [9/10]

A film I just watched last month starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Jeff Daniels about a young man dealing with a tragic event he is fully responsible costing two of his their lives. This was a surprisingly good film.

51. Ray (2004) [9/10]

The biography of Ray Charles starring Jamie Foxx is his best role to date. This one two Oscars and has to power to be remembered for years to come. Excellent film all around.

50. Requiem for a Dream (2000) [9/10]

Director Darren Aronofsky has not made many films, but this one Pi and The Wrestler were all good films. It follows the lives of 4 different people all struggling with different drug problems. Ellen Burstyn is fantastic as the mother. Jared Leto, Jennifer Connelly, and Marlon Wayans all turned in their best performances in a movie that is quite a downer.

49. Seven Pounds (2008) [9/10]

Director Gabriele Muccino and Will Smith teamed up on the successful The Pursuit of Happyness, this follow-up two years later was considered a flop by many. The story is of an IRS agent set to make up for some mistakes earlier in his life in a very unique way. You might find it depressing, I love it though...

48. Munich (2005) [9/10]

Steven Spielberg made this action/drama of the events that followed the 1972 Olympics were 11 Israeli athletes were murdered at the Munich Olympics. Basically a small group of Israeli's seek out and kill the ones responsible, showing how violence perpetuates more violence.

47. I, Robot (2004) [9/10]

This Will Smith action film is not one I expected to get so much criticism for. A fun futuristic cop film with some great special effects. Easy to follow storyline and fun for all ages, not sure what is to dislike about this one.

46. In Bruges (2008) [9/10]

When I saw the movie trailer I though, "This looks like crap." When I watched it I didn't think it would amount to much. This little film starring Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson, and Ralph Fiennes turned out to be one of the best dark comedies of the decade. Farrell is excellent and his interaction with Gleeson and the midget is hysterical. The British slang can be hard to understand and this is definitely rated R for a reason.

45. I Am Legend (2007) [9/10]

Will Smith goes almost an hour as the only person in this film. A horror film about a plague, Smith plays a doctor desperately trying to find the cure for the human race. Scarry at parts, I think I like the alternate ending better...

44. Heist (2001) [9/10]

I love a good bank heist movie, I like one even more when the viewing audience has everything spelled out for them, yet the plan is complicated enough to be interesting. Starring Gene Hackman and Danny DeVito, this film is worth a watch.

43. Walk the Line (2005) [9/10]

One of the best Biographies of all time. Starring Joaquin Phoenix as Johnny Cash and Reese Witherspoon as June Carter. A little long, but an excellent film about a historical music legend. Might have been slightly overshadowed by the previous years Ray.

42. The Bourne Trilogy (2002-2007) [9/10]

Just like the Lord of the Rings, i'm cheating and putting the entire trilogy on here. Also, just like LotR if you were going to watch one and only one, then watch the first one The Bourne Identity. Matt Damon's 5 year project that might even have a 4th film eventually.

41. Across the Universe (2007) [9/10]

A musical that uses all the popular Beatles songs with amazing sets, excellent voices, and a great pace. You won't see a lot of musicals on my list, this is the one to see.

Part 4 coming soon....!!

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