Let's start, as is most appropriate, at the beginning.
2000
1. O Brother, Where Art Thou?
Homer + my beloved Coen Brothers = bizarre masterpiece. Wonderful, whimsical performances coupled with stunning visuals. Right behind Raising Arizona in my estimation of their fine work.
2. Gladiator
Quite frankly, I don't care one way or another about the historical accuracy of this film. The rule remains this: does it make a good movie? The answer is a resounding yes. Are you not entertained? Crowe is great, but it's Joaquin Phoenix who dominates the screen with his creepy, slithering Commodus.
3. The Emperor's New Groove
Funniest. Disney. Movie. Ever. Unparalleled villainous voicework from the legendary Eartha Kitt, and a typically delightful snarkfest from David Spade.
4. High Fidelity
As one of those kids looking for unreleased Smiths singles, this whip-smart grown-up comedy strikes a nerve with any true music lover...and anyone who's ever had a broken heart. God love Nick Hornby. Besides the ultra charming John Cusack speaking directly to the camera, this flick also features Jack Black at his manic best.
5. Snatch
Guy Ritchie's strongest entry into his no girls allowed action-comedies. Brad Pitt is a riotous as the unintelligible Mickey. Endlessly quotable.
6. Memento
Everyone who's ever told their story backward just needs to thank Christopher Nolan right now. Total stunner.
7. Almost Famous
Cameron Crowe, having himself been a Rolling Stone contributor, lends real heart to this great semi-autobiographical film. "Tiny Dancer" on the tour bus is reason enough alone to adore this movie.
8. Billy Elliot
Jamie Bell as a ballet dancer? How improbable! Also how delightful and moving.
9. Chicken Run
I love stop-motion. I love Nick Park. I love plucky chickens!
10. Best in Show
God love you, Christopher Guest. Not Spinal Tap, mind you, but another great mockumentary from the king of all fake reality. Dog shows are comical in and of themselves, anyway. You know those people have got to be weird.
Homer + my beloved Coen Brothers = bizarre masterpiece. Wonderful, whimsical performances coupled with stunning visuals. Right behind Raising Arizona in my estimation of their fine work.
2. Gladiator
Quite frankly, I don't care one way or another about the historical accuracy of this film. The rule remains this: does it make a good movie? The answer is a resounding yes. Are you not entertained? Crowe is great, but it's Joaquin Phoenix who dominates the screen with his creepy, slithering Commodus.
3. The Emperor's New Groove
Funniest. Disney. Movie. Ever. Unparalleled villainous voicework from the legendary Eartha Kitt, and a typically delightful snarkfest from David Spade.
4. High Fidelity
As one of those kids looking for unreleased Smiths singles, this whip-smart grown-up comedy strikes a nerve with any true music lover...and anyone who's ever had a broken heart. God love Nick Hornby. Besides the ultra charming John Cusack speaking directly to the camera, this flick also features Jack Black at his manic best.
5. Snatch
Guy Ritchie's strongest entry into his no girls allowed action-comedies. Brad Pitt is a riotous as the unintelligible Mickey. Endlessly quotable.
6. Memento
Everyone who's ever told their story backward just needs to thank Christopher Nolan right now. Total stunner.
7. Almost Famous
Cameron Crowe, having himself been a Rolling Stone contributor, lends real heart to this great semi-autobiographical film. "Tiny Dancer" on the tour bus is reason enough alone to adore this movie.
8. Billy Elliot
Jamie Bell as a ballet dancer? How improbable! Also how delightful and moving.
9. Chicken Run
I love stop-motion. I love Nick Park. I love plucky chickens!
10. Best in Show
God love you, Christopher Guest. Not Spinal Tap, mind you, but another great mockumentary from the king of all fake reality. Dog shows are comical in and of themselves, anyway. You know those people have got to be weird.
2001
1. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
The beginning of a beautiful friendship. More to come on these films later.
2. The Royal Tenenbaums
You either love or hate Wes Andersen. I'm solidly in the first category, in spite of the UNWATCHABLE Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (seriously, Lauren??). This flick, with all the Andersen regulars at the top of their game), manages to be uproariously funny and quite moving. Nothing better than a solid dark comedy. Nothing.
3. Shrek
This movie changed the game. Funny, funny, funny, even prior to the appearance of my beloved Antonio Banderas as Puss in Boots. And you're a liar if you say you haven't sung the Duloc song or quoted Eddie Murphy in his only funny turn of the last 10 years. Don't even deny it.
4. Monsters, Inc.
On the other end of the animated spectrum is this tender bedtime story. It lost out to the previous film when Oscar handed out its first Best Animated Feature statuette, but the film is still a fine entry in a long line of Pixar gems. I want Sully to be the monster in my closet.
5. AI: Artificial Intelligence
Kubrick and Spielberg make for a strange directorial pairing, but after the former's death, the latter took the reins of this bleak sci fi flick and gave it the emotional center it would surely have lacked. The Blue Fairy bit is absolutely brutal.
6. Gosford Park
Beautiful period piece from Robert Altman with a stellar cast. My first exposure to my beloved Clive Owen. Siiigh. Great script. Great movie.
7. Zoolander
There, I said it. And I'm making Blue Steel WHILE I say it! Fabulous fun for the fashionista in all of us. Everyone loves Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson together.
8. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
A surprising pick from me, I'll admit, but this film is absolutely charming from beginning to end. The kids are lovable, the script is tight, and Hogwarts looks like some place I'd actually like to attend school. A little nugget of joy, really.
9. A Knight's Tale
I can offer no (rational) explanation for this unabashedly absurd film, but God help me, I love it. The entire costuming department should be fired, the dancing scene is truly painful, and Shannyn Sossamon is unbelievably irritating...but the soundtrack rocks hard, and the knight, his squires, and his herald are tons of fun.
10. K-PAX
Kevin Spacey is an alien...maybe. Jeff Bridges is his psychiatrist. Those two names alone are enough to demonstrate that this is a well-acted, moving piece of cinema.
2002
1. The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
My favorite of the chapters (book-wise and film-wise), this stellar film ups the ante (and lost best picture to CHICAGO?!?) like whoa. Helm's Deep is the best battle scene ever committed to film. Ever. And I just watched it again today, and I stand by that. Check out Legolas surfing on his shield. Badass is such a gross understatement.
2. Road to Perdition
A truly great gangster film, surprisingly from that pinhead Sam Mendes. Tom Hanks turns in a great, out-of-character performance. Instead of hailing gangsters as the epitome of cool, this film acknowledges that these folks are essentially soulless murderers. Thank God someone sees it that way.
3. Catch Me If You Can
I once thought I could never forgive Leonardo DiCaprio for Titanic. Then he teamed up with Christopher Walken and Steven Spielberg for this captivating true story of a young...thief. Fascinating and fun from beginning to end.
4. About a Boy
A second appearance of a Nick Hornby adaptation, this is Hugh Grant in his career-best. A pitch-perfect performance of a snarky, self-centered man who's never worked a day in his life whose friendship with a bizarre boy changes him...sort of. Instant classic.
5. Minority Report
Adapted from a Phillip K. Dick novel is all you have to tell me. Come on, the man gave us Blade Runner. Stunning, morality-probing sci fi as usual.
Adapted from a Phillip K. Dick novel is all you have to tell me. Come on, the man gave us Blade Runner. Stunning, morality-probing sci fi as usual.
6. The Bourne Identity
The one that started it all. Jason Bourne is one of my dream men.
7. In America
The only movie that made me cry so hard that I had to turn it off, return it to the video store, and finish watching it YEARS LATER. Moving beyond measure. Beautiful, beautiful film about an immigrant family.
8. Red Dragon
Lauren may kill me, but I actually prefer this one to Silence of the Lambs. I think it's because Edward Norton doesn't have that creepy crush on Anthony Hopkins. I respect that. Great performances all around in this one. Ralph Fiennes still gives me nightmares.
9. Gangs of New York
Bill the Butcher. That's enough to explain this one.
10. Signs
Sappy, but effective. I like this movie against my better judgment. Before Shymalan lost his damn mind and made Lady in the (Toilet) Water and The Crappening. Also slightly before Mel Gibson lost his damn mind and made a fool of himself all over the place. Sheesh.
2003
1. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Gondor's badly misinterpreted. The death of Saruman's all wrong. The Scouring of the Shire's completely absent. So obviously, Peter Jackson missed...some of the most important points of Tolkien's novel. HOWEVER, the film remains a moving, absolutely beautiful conclusion to a wonderful trilogy. I saw this film 8 (count 'em, 8) times in the theater, including once at the midnight show, and sobbed every single time. I was truly sad when I realized that there would be no more LOTR flicks being released in December.
2. Big Fish
The absolute best of Tim Burton's films. Putting his artistic eye to good use, Burton imbues this tale of father and son and, indeed, storytelling, with loveliness and sincerity. The least "Burtony" of his works, and, for that very reason, far exceeding the quality of any other.
3. Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
I've always loved pirates and Errol Flynn and swashbuckling. An old-fashioned adventure flick, with two gorgeous men to boot, this made for a perfect summer movie. Besides, Captain Jack Sparrow is the most enduring character of the decade.
4. School of Rock
Jack Black as a substitute teacher who makes his fifth grade class into a rockin' band. Unlikely? Yes. Awesome? Indubitably. Endlessly funny. Even with that moron Sarah Silverman in the mix.
5. X2: X-Men United
The best of the X-Men movies. No contest. Mostly because of Nightcrawler. Great stuff.
6. Secondhand Lions
To save time, ditto what Lauren said. And...I'm going to grow up to be Robert Duvall, if I have it my way.
7. Finding Nemo
If you didn't cry at this movie...you have no soul. And if you didn't laugh at this movie, you have no soul. Ellen Degeneres as Dory was a stroke of genius.
8. Whale Rider
Girl power at its most triumphant! Spirited Keisha Castle-Hughes shows real spunk in her quest to become the tribal leader of a fiercely traditional clan. When she climbs on the back of the whale...no words. None.
9. Elf
The only Christmas classic of this decade. Buddy the Elf, what's your favorite color?
10. Underworld
...I'm not going to explain this one. I'll simply refer you to my review of Underworld: Rise of the Lycans. You'll understand the irrational love.
2004
1. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
You can't help with whom you fall in love is the enduring lesson of this beautiful, trippy tragicomedy. And we fall in love with Charlie Kaufman and Michel Gondry and, more importantly, with steady Joel and eccentric Clementine. Wonderfully romantic and completely innovative.
2. Shaun of the Dead
Wickedly clever and raucously funny, this gem from the horror-comedy genre stands alone. Shaun, played with charming bewilderment by the glorious Simon Pegg, is the greatest hero/loser of all time. It gets better with every viewing.
3. The Incredibles
Stellar voicework and visuals right out of Jonny Quest. Atta boy, Brad Bird. You made the second-best Pixar film ever. The only question is this: how the HELL did he make that dull excuse for a movie Ratatouille as his follow-up?
4. The Bourne Supremacy
More of the same, but this time with Karl Urban, Joan Allen, and the CRAZY intense scene in the bathroom with Nicky (Julia Stiles). Still the best moment in all the movies. I honestly thought he was gonna cap her.
More of the same, but this time with Karl Urban, Joan Allen, and the CRAZY intense scene in the bathroom with Nicky (Julia Stiles). Still the best moment in all the movies. I honestly thought he was gonna cap her.
5. The Aviator
Oh Scorsese. You made such a lovely film about such a crazy man. More proof that Leo was coming around. Totally intrigued with this portrait of Howard Hughes. It's the way of the future.
6. The Motorcycle Diaries
Gael Garcia Bernal brings Che Guevara to vivid, sexy life in his portrayal of the young revolutionary. You know, before he was a revolutionary.
7. Finding Neverland
Johnny Depp turns in a surprisingly tender performance as JM Barrie. Another film that I sobbed through unashamedly. And I don't even like Peter Pan.
8. Sideways
Every time I watch this film, I want to become a wino. Seriously funny stuff, and some lovely performances from Virginia Madsen, Paul Giamatti, and Thomas Haden Church.
9. Spider-Man 2
This film series found its feet with the campaign against Doc Ock and that handsome astronaut fellow who was going to marry Mary Jane. Despite that annoying soundtrack, this made for a fantastic, riveting summer superhero flick. This one was more than just an upside down kiss.
10. Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
The most quotable film of the decade. You know you love it.
2005
1. Syriana
Fascinating, super-complex analysis of Middle East politics. Brilliant cast, brilliant script, brilliant look...horrifically underrated film. See it. You'll be confused, but if you just get the gist, you'll get the point. Oh, and George Clooney again.
2. Brokeback Mountain
A film I didn't understand when I saw it at the age of 17. Then, I thought it was overrated. However, every haunting moment of the film has stuck with me, deeply moving me to think in the most complex, analytical ways and to feel in the most raw, human ways. Seeing it again years later, the performances are absolutely mind-blowing, and the tragic tale is truly heart-breaking. Heath Ledger at his very best, and yet only beginning to reveal his grand potential. Ang Lee's film is truly masterful in every cinematic sense. Except for the score, which still sucks.
3. Batman Begins
Fully recovered from the fiasco that was Batman and Robin. George, you're forgiven, thanks to Christian Bale and Christopher Nolan.
4. King Kong
Still not as good as the original, but truly epic.
5. Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
OK, George Lucas, OK. Your writing is still gibberish, the landscapes are still garish, and evolution still doesn't seem to take hold in your universe, but...damn it, this was some kick-ass stuff that hearkened back to the old days! Exciting, which was a first for the prequels. And Ewan McGregor, thanks for actually trying to act.
6. Wallace and Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit
Soooo British. And floating bunnies are probably the funniest thing you'll ever see. Just try not to laugh. Try. You will fail.
7. Pride and Prejudice
Awwww, Mr. Darcy! Keira Knightley makes a scruffy, sassy Elizabeth Bennett in this pretty, delicate adaptation of the Jane Austen novel. And while it's hardly Sense and Sensibility, it's still a proper sigh-inducing chick flick.
8. Mr. and Mrs. Smith
A sexy, funny shoot 'em up, this made for a fantastic popcorn movie.
9. The Constant Gardener
Ralph Fiennes, Rachel Weisz, and Bill Nighy add up to a great thriller.
10. Red Eye
Unbelievably tense and fun, Red Eye will have you wishing Cillian Murphy would beat you up in a bathroom. Or maybe that's just Lauren and me. Hm...
2006
1. Children of Men
From my BNAT entry, 2009: "Although I practically freebase sci fi and therefore am a devotee of many dystopian flicks, my favorite is Alfonso Cuaron's 2006 stunner, Children of Men. With a stellar, achingly beautiful performance from Clive Owen at its heart, this film transcends the genre, turning the probable end of the world into something real, visceral, and painful in ways that even Blade Runner fails to reflect. In a present-day world plagued with partisan politics, immigration issues, capitalistic inequalities, and political extremism, the childless future, while shocking and seemingly impossible, startles itself into contemplation of a global situation that is itself imperfect. From the stark beauty of the film's composition to its effective use of music (that cover of "Ruby Tuesday" simply haunts Michael Caine's final scene) to that UNBELIEVABLE tracking shot, Children of Men is truly a work of art, worthy of preservation in the Ark of the Arts."
2. The Queen
The side of the Diana story no one had ever bothered to tell, and by far the most compelling. Michael Sheen IS Tony Blair, and Helen Mirren wows as the stately Head of State in a sharply funny and poignant motion picture.
The side of the Diana story no one had ever bothered to tell, and by far the most compelling. Michael Sheen IS Tony Blair, and Helen Mirren wows as the stately Head of State in a sharply funny and poignant motion picture.
3. Pan's Labyrinth
One of those rare movies when I actually care about a child. Ever-imaginative Guillermo del Toro's harrowing Spanish Civil War film somehow lost Best Foreign Language film. A true crime against cinema. Gorgeous, haunting, epic.
4. Brick
Best neo-noir film of the decade. It's hip, quick dialogue straight out of a Bogey picture, with a fine performance from the indie king Joseph Gordon-Levitt. A completely engrossing film.
5. Casino Royale
I never liked Bond until this film.; thank God the Bourne films came out to reboot this franchise. Taut action with a craggy, strangely attractive lead in Daniel Craig, this flick is an thrill ride without all the hokey stuff I'd always identified with Bond. It doesn't hurt that it looks like a Bourne movie...
6. The Prestige
A grand old time at the cinema. Smart and eerie yet exciting and beautiful. Hugh Jackman's at a career high in this brilliant adaptation of the super creepy Christopher Priest novel.
7. Thank You for Smoking
Smart comedy with some great performances from Aaron Eckhart, JK Simmons, David Koechner, and the lovely Adam Brody in a great send-up of Capitol Hill. Jason Reitman made a great debut.
8. Flushed Away
More Aardman animation fun, with some of the best voice acting around. Ian McKellen is delicious as a sinister frog.
9. Night at the Museum
Lots of little things go right to make this funny kiddie movie a real treat for the entire family. Not least among them is the chemistry between Owen Wilson and Steve Coogan and a laugh-a-minute turn by Ricky Gervais as a crabby museum director.
10. Blood Diamond
Scary discussion of African politics through the lens of a desperate father and a mercenary.2007
1.The Bourne Ultimatum
Bourne redefined the action flick. I dragged myself out to a midnight show of this one, too, and what a treat. Again, it's more of the same, but it's top notch action/car chases/storytelling. And when you see the scene with Pam from the previous installment replay, you can't help but say, "OH MY GOD THAT JUST HAPPENED." Mindblowing.
2. No Country for Old Men
My mom couldn't make it past the first ten minutes of this incredibly well-constructed tale of Anton Chirgurh's unrelenting quest to recover money. Murder and mayhem ensue in this so-Coen-Brothers-it's-ridiculous Best Picture winner, and it's truly something to behold.
3. Zodiac
David Fincher's fascinating portrait not of the Zodiac himself (who was never caught) but of the descent of respectable professionals into a tragic obsession with the case. Acting is the name of the game in this one, and Robert Downey Jr., Jake Gyllenhaal, and Mark Ruffalo turn in solid, haunting work.
4. Michael Clayton
As is probably evident from a number of the films appearing on this list, I consider George Clooney to be the man of the decade. A corporate thriller of the highest order, with Grade-A performances from all involved. Also, first time director Tony Gilroy makes one hell of an entrance.5. 3:10 to Yuma
Now THIS is how Westerns are meant to be: gritty, smart pictures with a good-bad dichotomy that's just as muddy as the sets. Where was the Oscar love for Ben Foster, whose scary-as-hell turn as Russell Crowe's second-in-command is the true highlight of the film?6. Stardust
The brilliant Neil Gaiman wrote the engaging fantasy novel that Matthew Vaughn (Layer Cake, anyone?) brought to glittering life in 2007. Hilarious, romantic, and turning in a higher body count than a Tarantino movie, Stardust made us laugh, sigh, and laugh some more. Also: dead Septimus sword-fighting still wows.
7. There Will Be Blood
Daniel Day-Lewis truly drank everyone's milkshake in his thoroughly engrossing portrayal of ruthless business man, Daniel Plainview. The most deserved Oscar of the decade. (*Sorry, Lauren: no way did Viggo top Daniel Day-Lewis. I saw Eastern Promises, too, and there is NO WAY IN HELL.)8. Transformers
A movie that should be wretched through and through, this Michael Bay production charms and excites. The actual transforming is tons of fun to watch, and stuff gets blowed up reeeeal good. I mean, reeeeal good. Transformers 2? Didn't happen.9. Waitress
This little indie flick, showing off the talents of Keri Russell and Nathan Fillion, is a bittersweet treat, rather like the lead's own "I hate my husband pie." Love in this film is not of the redeeming, transcendent nature but of the complicated, messy form, truer to life than more tender offerings. And just when you thought all knocked-up women movies show some kind of maturity in the lead, the titular waitress's unexpect pregnancy is handled with frustration, appropriate for her long-suffering, unhappily married lady.
10. Surf's Up
I'm going to come right out and say that Happy Feet was a big steaming heap of boredom, an unfocused yawn of a film with every voice actor turning in a half-assed performance. In short, it sucked. By contrast, the snappy, unexpectedly funny Surf's Up put its incredible voice cast to work (Jeff Bridges, Zooey Deschanel, James Woods) in this mockumentary that makes for big laughs and some truly pretty filmmaking. A nugget of joy that makes penguins look way more fun than they are in Happy Feet.2008
1. The Dark Knight
I can't say anything about this film that hasn't already been said. Quite possibly the best superhero flick ever.2. Iron Man
I've always enjoyed RDJ and found him to be an incredible talent, but...I fell in love with his Tony Stark. LOVE. It's that serious. Only slightly edged out by the previous listing, Iron Man was a sexy show of ballsy bravado that kicked off the summer movie season right. RDJ shines, glows, and glitters in his performance as a self-absorbed womanizing genius weapons manufacturer. Fantastic fun with a big heart and, somewhat surprisingly, a big brain.
3. Wall-E
Best first 30 minutes of a movie ever? Fall in love with Wall-E to the merry tune of "Put on Your Sunday Clothes."
4. Let the Right One In
An icy, righteously creepy Swedish coming-of-age story which stands among the very best motion pictures of the decade. Oh, did I mention it's a vampire movie? Taking its name from a Morrissey B-side, the same air of tragedy that characterizes Mozzer's work is evident in the story of a bullied boy and the little girl who inspires him to hit back. Hard.
5. Kung Fu Panda
It's the prettiest animated movie of the decade, and Jack Black's jubilant Po makes one of the most loveable heroes around.6. Slumdog Millionaire
Danny Boyle gives this love story real heart and real flair. Stylish, moving, and well-acted. And everyone loves "Jai Ho."7. The Reader
Even if this weren't an incredibly tragic Holocaust tale, contrasting the warmth of teenage lust with the darkness of the ultimate human depravity, The Reader would still make this list because they finally gave the damn Oscar to my girl Kate Winslet. Hell. Yes.8. Tropic Thunder
Hilaaaaaaaaaaaarious. And it's all because of RDJ's absolutely outlandish performance as Kirk Lazarus. Let's be honest: in five years, we're all going to wish we'd given best supporting actor to RDJ for this enduring role as egotistical, black-faced method actor extraordinaire. Sure, other folks are worth watching, and the stuff's (generally) well written, but watch this with the cast commentary. This is Robert's show. Period.
9. Role Models
The pairing of uptight Paul Rudd and super geeky McLovin makes for comedic gold. I laughed so hard it was truly embarrassing.10. Hellboy 2: The Golden Army
Imaginative in that distinctive del Toro way. Funny and beautiful, in its own weird way. Oh, and Ron Pearlman is stellar as Hellboy. Loooove this stuff.2009
1. Fantastic Mr. Fox
As of today, I've seen this film three times, and I can't wait to see it again. Wes Anderson was MADE for animation. Made for it. And Roald Dahl has NEVER been adapted better. The scruffy puppets, the rocking soundtrack ("The Ballad of Davy Crockett" and "Street Fighting Man" among the cuts), the cleverest script of the year, and the amazing voice cast make the barely hour and a half flick zip past. I grinned, laughed, guffawed, cheered. Wondrous!!! I can't recommend this movie any more.2. District 9
The smartest, most complex sci fi flick of the year. It works superficially as an action flick, yet asks the audience to think. The faux documentary format gives it a great structure. And I guess he's technically unattractive, but I have a mad crush on Sharlto Copley, aka Wikus. Go figure.3. (500) Days of Summer
The quirky romance that that God-awful Garden State wanted to be. Zooey Deschanel makes a perfect muse for the besotted Joseph Gordon-Levitt. Beautiful and at times laugh-out-loud funny, the film's got heart and pizzazz unlike any other of the year. Also: The Smiths bring them together. That's enough for me.4. Star Trek
I've never been a trekkie, but this sexy update was the most summery, most thoroughly enjoyable live action movie of the year.5. Up!
It's a movie that shouldn't work. An old guy and a little weird boy scout in a balloon. But damn, if those guys at Pixar didn't have us crying in the first ten minutes. The strangest tear-jerker of the year.6. Sherlock Holmes
Fun, fun, fun. Downey's great, but Jude Law tops him as a devilish clever, sexy Watson. And look for a surprisingly good score from that suckbag Hans Zimmer. Can't wait for this sequel!7. Zombieland
The second zombie comedy on the list, this one features the biggest badass of 2009, Woody Harrelson as the incomparable Tallahassee, a one-man wrecking ball with a true disdain for the undead. It's not as smart as Shaun of the Dead, but it's equally fun. And Bill Murray has the absolute best cameo of the year. The BEST.8. Bright Star
A lavish period piece from Jane Campion, this film tells a passionate, PG love story. Love is defined by longing gazes, romantic letters, and playful caresses. Ben Whishaw makes a divine John Keats. I audibly sighed and wished I could inspire a man to write ME poetry. Hot damn.9. The Informant!
Matt Damon is the best moron of the year in this kooky story of a corporate informant.10. Taken
See the review from earlier. It's awesome, though.
Well, folks, there you have it. May I be much better at reviewing in the year to come!
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