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Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Bryan Kluger's Top Favorite 133 Films of the Last Decade
I have made my list. It is finished. These are my favorite films from 2000 through 2009 IN ORDER! You will get the release dates, a brief synopsis, and a link to buy the film over at amazon.com for a good price. Here are numbers 133 - 90. ENJOY.
133_ Wet Hot American Summer - July 27, 2001
How could this movie not be on a favorite list? Especially a list of top films of a decade. This film is balls out hilarious, but in that silly way. It takes place in the 80’s at a summer camp on the last day of camp. Directed by David Wain from Stella, Role Models, and The Ten, with an all-star comedic cast including Janeane Garofalo, Paul Rudd, David Hyde Pierce, Amy Poehler, and Michael Ian Black, amongst others. There are plenty of quotable lines and tons of
guy-busting laughs.
132_ The Bridge - October 27, 2006
This is a very haunting documentary that I remember having many conversations
with people after viewings. Two filmmakers set out to make a documentary film on the Golden Gate Bridge on its history and beauty. As they were filming the bridge, the filmmakers noticed people committing suicide by jumping off the bridge quite often. This documentary is about those suicides and interviews with the vicitims families and friends. You will actually see people talking on the phone - hang up - then jump to their death. It is unforgettable.
131_ Bandits - October 12, 2001
I loved this film with Bruce Willis and Billy Bob Thorton who stole the show. These two characters are criminals in jail who break out of prison and go on a bank robbing spree. It is very heart felt and load of hilarity. Not any of it seems forced. Actually, the two bank robbers are the good guys. Great film that I feel that was missed by a lot of people. Check it out.
130_ JCVD - June 4, 2008
JCVD as in Jean-Claude Van Damme. This film is brilliant. It is fiction mixed in with documentary. Very strange but oh so good. This is NO action flick. AT ALL. JCVD plays himself in real life. He is coming to terms that he is just a B movie actor that fights. His personal life is in shambles and he has no money and his wife is trying to get custody of his kid in the bitter divorce battle. Add to that while he is getting a wire transfer of money in his home town at the post office, criminals hold everyone hostage and want money and tell the press and officers outside that JCVD is the culprit. This film is very emotional and very well acted. Yes. Very well acted. I really hope to see what this director does next. Truly excellent film.
129_ Kung Fu Hustle - April 8, 2005
From the makes of Shaolin Soccer comes King Fu Hustle with Stephen Chow. This movie is all sorts of fun. A Kung Fu film that does not take itself seriously and packs high end special effects and lots of laughs. Typical evil vs good film. I love these types of films and will always hold a place in my heart for Stephen Chow.
128_ Death To Smoochy - March 29, 2002
I’m a sucker for dark comedies. This is one of the best. I great cast of Edward Norton and Robin Williams who play kid tv show personalities who are bitter rivals. This shows what the seedy underbelly of kids shows are really about. Such great black humor and very well directed by Danny Devito. Loved it.
127_ Ginger Snaps - May 11, 2001
A kick ass different take on werewolf movies that involve high school sisters. Extremely gory and violent with a dark wit that takes you on a great journey on what it is like to transform into a werewolf in high school. Sexy Werewolves equal AWESOME!
126_ Remember the Titans - September 29, 2000
I remember seeing this film and becoming very emotional while watching it. Based on a true story in the south about a black high school football coach overcoming racism in the 60’s as he leads his interracial football team to win the championship undefeated. The soundtrack to this film is top notch and a great performance from Denzel Washington. One great heart felt Disney Film.
125_ Team America: World Police - October 15, 2004
From the creators of South Park comes a Jerry Bruckhemier/Michael Bay marionette production of a group US citizens who fight the war on terror. Very crude and lewd and hilarious. Oh the sex scene is worth the price of admission alone. America....Fuck Yeah!
124_ Knocked Up - June 1, 2007
The sophomore effort from Judd Apatow is a great film about a stoner schmuck who scores a one night stand with a hot tv personality who becomes pregnant. Apatow mixes great feeling and emotion with tons of dick jokes. A perfect combination that makes a successful story and film. The deleted scene with Jonah Hill and Katherine Hiegel discussing Brokeback Mountain is one of the greatest discussions EVER!
123_ The Simpsons Movie - July 27, 2007
Finally! Fifteen years in the making. This had everything that I wanted in a Simpsons movie. Good morals, great story, and lots of laughs and inside jokes made this brilliant movie a masterpiece. Matt Groening made America’s favorite family a joy to watch all these years and the movie was NOT a let down. Keep up the good work.
122_ Chocolate - February 6, 2008
An awesome Thai film about a girl with emotional problems to the ppoint where she is almost non-sociable with anyone. She has a great fondness for Chocolate and once she sees some Thai Fightin on tv courtesy of Tony Jaa, she learns to fight by watching it and then goes after bad guys in the neighborhood. A film that has no stunt wires or special effects, but stuntmen who take real hits and fall hard. A real treat in filmmaking.
121_ School of Rock - October 3, 2003
A perfect combination of Jack Black being Jack Black while Jack Black teaches kids about music and playing rock music. This movie could have failed in so many places, but I was surprised on every corner. This film plays very well to all audiences. If you love music and comedy than this is a film you have to see. Very well done.
120_ Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone - November 16, 2001
The first film in the whole series created a whole new world to everyone and in filmmaking. Great filmmaking and acting as well as speical effects made this children’s book come to life and was great for the whole family.
119_ House of 1000 Corpses - April 11, 2003
The much anticipated Rob Zombie Horror film. This film went through so much hell to get released. It took about two years. But finally it did. Rob Zombie showed me that he had what it takes to be a director and he also showed his love of horror films. Captain Spaulding is forever a great character in cinema history now. This film is brutal, hilarious, bloody, and all out crazy. Go Rob! Look out for a young Rainn Wilson.
118_ Boiler Room - February 18, 2000
What a great story about an illegal stock broking firm. This movie made me re-think about those pesky sales calls. Great performances from Giovanni Ribisi and Nicky Katt. Kick ass soundtrack too. i love the Ben Affleck speeches in this movie to motivate these young kids to steal people’s money. I would imagine this film hits close to home for some people.
117_ Love Actually - November 7, 2003
The ultimate romantic comedy that does not fail anywhere. I love watching this film. Not only is it filled with love and comedy, it is filled with drama and hurt. The best of both worlds really. All-star cast with cameo appearances by tons of people including Mr. Bean. If you want a great wonderful feel good movie, then watch this.
116_ Grizzly Man - December 5, 2005
What a horrifying documentary about a man who lives with the grizzly bears illegally in Alaska for a decade. Now don’t get me wrong, I laughed a lot in this doc, but ultimately it is a tragic tale. You meet Timothy Treadwell who appears normal and has an unhealthy fascination with bears. His problem is that he thinks they are like humans. Throughout the doc you seem him descent into literal madness where he will never escape which leads to his and his girlfriend’s death. Werner Herzog does a great job with the footage that he is given. A must-see. i just think Timothy’s downfall was that he did not understand nature or the chaos that nature is. You will see it. Remember the bee he thought was dead?
115_ Ong Bak 2 - October - 23, 2009
The follow up to the bad ass thai martial arts film Ong Bak starring Tony Jaa who is the ultimate badass. No stunt wires or special effects either in this film. Jaa is Bruce Lee times 1000. Ong Bak not only stars Jaa but is also directed by him. The fight scenes are beautiful and the direction is beautiful. I just want more Tony Jaa films. Please. Now.
114_ The Mist - November 21, 2007
Stephen King’s amazing book gets the proper treatment from Frank Darabont. I loved this adaptation. This film really did creep me out. If something like this really happened, you better believe some fanatics would come out and start some crazy shit and not help the situation at hand which is that terrifying monsters are trying to eat us. Loved the ending. Also the B &W version on the dvd is great as well.
113_ Sicko - June 29, 2007
Another great documentary from Michael Moore. This man knows what he is talking about. I do believe we need a better healthcare system in this country and what we have now is not working and has not worked. This film is NOT about people WITHOUT healthcare, but rather about people WITH healthcare who DON’T get help because of the insurance companies. It is heartbreaking and funny and very informative. I think everyone should see this documentary.
112_ The Devil’s Rejects - July 22, 2005
The follow up to Rob Zombie’s House of 1000 Corpses which plays out more like Natural Born Killers than a Music Video Horror Film. I loved this film. So much fun and uber uber violent. I think this film still holds the record for most curse words. I really root for the bad guys in this film, because in essence they are a family doing what they do best. Once again Rob Zombie makes a brilliant piece of Horror cinema to last forever. Great dialogue that will make you gut bust laugh.
111_ Azumi - May 10, 2003
A badass Japenese flick about a samurai girl who fights evil in her land. Move starts off with her in a samurai school and the last test before “graduation is her and her classmates have to fight to the death. Who ever survives gets to graduate. HARDCORE! There is a very creepy gender confused villain in this film which makes for much delight. Also the fight between Azumi and about 1000 people is epic. The camera work is top notch. See Azumi.
110_ Zero Day - January 23, 2004
Oh man this film is crazy. Based on the shootings at Columbine, this film is made to look like a handheld camera documentary of the lives of two friends in high school who plan to kill as many people at their high school as they can. And they DO. It is like Blair Witch/Cloverfield but with the Columbine Shootings subject matter. It is very frightening. Tons of insight as to why the Columbine might have happened. This film rocks and if you can find it, WATCH IT.
109_ Shrek - May 18, 2001
This series has made tons of money and Shrek and Donkey have become cult characters forever. This is on the list because of its wit, humor, and story. Very original. I loved theis film is not only for kids but adults of all ages. Which means it works on all levels. I just wish the third film could have been good.
108_ Ali - December 28, 2001
This film makes the list strictly for it’s acting from Will Smith, John Voight, and Jamie Foxx. I did not particularly like the direction at all, but the acting is unbelievable. Some of the best.
107_ Hellboy - April 2, 2004
Oh Hellboy, one of my favorite characters from comics. Del Toro did a fantastic job with this film as he does with all of his movies. The world he created with Hellboy is pure magic. He can brilliantly mix fear and comedy and make it work. Kudos to you all. Ron Pearlman is excellent as Hellboy. I want more Hellboy films.
106_ The 40 Year Old Virgin - August 19, 2005
The film that brought Judd Apatow and Steve Carrell to fame. Also the film that redefined the comedy genre with the dick jokes and vulgar bathroom humor. Not only are the jokes in here great but it also has a wonderful story. I still quote this film.
105_ Zombieland - October 2, 2009
Zombies and Woody Harrelson amped up to 10 makes for a kick ass fun film. I really enjoyed this film. Fast paced, good character development, plenty of guts and gore, and great funny dialogue and possibly the best cameo of the decade is in this film. All hail B.M. I hear they are making a sequel to this film. Also this film starts out in Garland. Looking forward to more from this director.
104_ Speed Racer - May 9, 2008
The Wachowski siblings bring this cartoon to life in a huge way. This is the most colorful film I have ever seen. I think most people disliked this film but I disagree. I was highly entertained. This film could have been terrible and been a huge failure, but it was a lot of fun and a high energy thrill ride. Very enjoyable.
103_ Zodiac - March 2, 2007
A very creepy accurate film of the Zodiac killings which is still unsolved to this day. Fincher did a great job making this film and all of the characters are spot on. a quality film in the serial killer genre, possibly one of the best. Extremely well written.
102_ Spider-Man - May 3, 2002
Sam Raimi brought this beloved comic character to life and is was spectacular. It was everything I wanted Spider-Man to be. Even Bruce Campbell was in it. I can’t speak for the third film, but this fist movie was amazing. Spot on dialogue delivery and character adaptations and casting was unreal. This will remain one of the best super hero films ever. Go Sam Raimi.
101_ Behind the Mask - September 14, 2007
A true gem of a film that not many people have seen or heard of. This film is filmed like a documentary in a world where Freddy Krueger and Jason Vorhees and Pinhead are real. The immortal killer in this film is Leslie Vernon. He comes across as a likable charming guy with a hint of something not right. This film crew documents him and how he kills his victims and how he is able to vanish quickly from sight and keep track after his next victims. A whole lot of fun and originality. Highly recommended. Loved this film. I hope to see another film with Leslie Vernon.
100_ Signs - August 2, 2002
I really enjoyed this Alien film from M. Night. Total Hitchcockian throughout. That scene with the alien stuck in the pantry of and Mel Gibson tries to get a glimpse of it with the reflection of a butcher knife is so tense. If aliens do come to Earth, hopefully they are not hostile. A very good solid alien film. Very tense.
99_ Garden State - July 28, 2004
Zach Braff shows the world he is a very talented director, not just a comedic tv actor. This film has tons of heart and soul in it. You really feel for the characters. Nothing is forced and it moves along nicely. Natalie Portman is so lovely in this film. The soundtrack is one of the best of the decade as well. Go Shins. I wish more films were like this. I look forward to more directorial efforts from Braff.
98_ A Serious Man - October 2, 2009
The latest film from The Coen Bros. A very dark comedy. The story follows a Jewish man who has a family, a job, and everything else but respect. Everyone shits on him. I can say that if you are NOT jewish or you do not have any jewish friends then you most likely wont get a lot of the film, but this film is hilarious. This is suppose to be the Coen Bros. Biopic piece about themselves growing up. I can relate. Pretty funny. A must see.
97_ Dawn of the Dead - March 19, 2004
The only complaint I had about this film is that I wish it wasn’t called Dawn of the Dead, which tells people it is a remake of the Romero classic. It is not, although same story line in a way, but no. This zombie thriller is BALLS TO THE WALL awesome. It has got some of the best deaths, chills, and survival scenarios ever. The scene where they shoot zombies that look like famous people is priceless. Love this film. Go James Gunn and Zach Snyder. Some of the best head shots in cinema history.
96_ Match Point - January 20, 2006
Another Woody Allen film. This marks the first in a set of films that Woody filmed in England. This certainly does not play out like a typical Woody Allen film. It is not funny whatsoever. It is a serious drama. So well played out and acted and directed and written. Everything really. This film follows a young man who meets a girl from a wealthy family. The family takes him in as one of their own, buying him and their daughter a house and getting him the job of a lifetime. This guy has a long affair with the beautiful Scarlett Johanssen. When our main character wants to break off the affair he does so by murder. What a film. A must see.
95_ Hard Candy - April 14, 2006
What a brutal film this was. A young Ellen Paige is the star in this film. I literally had the flop sweats when I saw this in the theatre because I was so tense. Wheww. Just thinking about it gives me shivers. Tons of twists and turns in this film. I do not want to give anything away, but seriously....see this film. It will make you sweat.
94_ Super Troopers - February 16, 2001
Broken Lizards first feature film hit the jackpot and changed our lives forever with the immediate cult icon Officer Rod Farva. This film follows the Highway patrol team and their hilarious antics with civilians. People still today quote this film and will for some time. I remember laughing out loud in the theatre for fifteen minutes straight at the biker line. If you like comedy, then get off your ass and see this film if you have not already. You will love it.
93_ Best In Show - September 29, 2000
A wonderful mockumentary from Chris Guest about Dog Shows and the people who take their dogs there. We all know these types of people. Dog People. And it is all sorts of funny to watch all of their worlds crumble. Oh the nut rant is prime. This is dry humor at its best and your gut will hurt from all the laughter throughout the film. Stellar performaces all around. More please.
92_ Fahrenheit 9/11 - June 23, 2004
An amazing documentary about the 9/11 attacks and the events leading up to it and all the questions we had about it. We just didn’t know the truth, but we do now, and it was not pretty. Michael Moore was the first to show us the truth on this. This documentary will anger you and make you laugh and cry. This is what I think is the start of the fall of George W. Bush. You see who he really is in this film. Go M.M.
91_ Black Snake Moan - March 2, 2007
I really did enjoy this little film. I believe this film was loosely based on the great blues legend R.L. Burnside’s life. It definitely has the great music to back it up. Sam Jackson plays a old genuine God Fearing man who comes across a beaten up tramp played by the gorgeous Christina Ricci and takes her in to his home to get her well. She was left for dead. She gets all better and Sam Jackson chains her to his heater and he aims to cure her of her wickedness and make her a better person. It is really good. See it.
90_ Grindhouse - April 6, 2007
Oh yes. Tarantino and Rodriguez pay homage to the 70’s grindhouse experience by making a double feature of badassery, exploitation, and violence. An allstar cast in both films. One film deals with zombies and the other film deals with a crazed killer in a kick ass car. The soundtrack is out of this world. If you want to get a group of your friends together and pound a ton of beer and eat tons of junk food, then put this double feature on and enjoy the hell out of it. So much fun. I look forward to another double feature in the future from these two brilliant filmmakers. Thank you for giving me this pleasure.
133_ Wet Hot American Summer - July 27, 2001
How could this movie not be on a favorite list? Especially a list of top films of a decade. This film is balls out hilarious, but in that silly way. It takes place in the 80’s at a summer camp on the last day of camp. Directed by David Wain from Stella, Role Models, and The Ten, with an all-star comedic cast including Janeane Garofalo, Paul Rudd, David Hyde Pierce, Amy Poehler, and Michael Ian Black, amongst others. There are plenty of quotable lines and tons of
guy-busting laughs.
132_ The Bridge - October 27, 2006
This is a very haunting documentary that I remember having many conversations
with people after viewings. Two filmmakers set out to make a documentary film on the Golden Gate Bridge on its history and beauty. As they were filming the bridge, the filmmakers noticed people committing suicide by jumping off the bridge quite often. This documentary is about those suicides and interviews with the vicitims families and friends. You will actually see people talking on the phone - hang up - then jump to their death. It is unforgettable.
131_ Bandits - October 12, 2001
I loved this film with Bruce Willis and Billy Bob Thorton who stole the show. These two characters are criminals in jail who break out of prison and go on a bank robbing spree. It is very heart felt and load of hilarity. Not any of it seems forced. Actually, the two bank robbers are the good guys. Great film that I feel that was missed by a lot of people. Check it out.
130_ JCVD - June 4, 2008
JCVD as in Jean-Claude Van Damme. This film is brilliant. It is fiction mixed in with documentary. Very strange but oh so good. This is NO action flick. AT ALL. JCVD plays himself in real life. He is coming to terms that he is just a B movie actor that fights. His personal life is in shambles and he has no money and his wife is trying to get custody of his kid in the bitter divorce battle. Add to that while he is getting a wire transfer of money in his home town at the post office, criminals hold everyone hostage and want money and tell the press and officers outside that JCVD is the culprit. This film is very emotional and very well acted. Yes. Very well acted. I really hope to see what this director does next. Truly excellent film.
129_ Kung Fu Hustle - April 8, 2005
From the makes of Shaolin Soccer comes King Fu Hustle with Stephen Chow. This movie is all sorts of fun. A Kung Fu film that does not take itself seriously and packs high end special effects and lots of laughs. Typical evil vs good film. I love these types of films and will always hold a place in my heart for Stephen Chow.
128_ Death To Smoochy - March 29, 2002
I’m a sucker for dark comedies. This is one of the best. I great cast of Edward Norton and Robin Williams who play kid tv show personalities who are bitter rivals. This shows what the seedy underbelly of kids shows are really about. Such great black humor and very well directed by Danny Devito. Loved it.
127_ Ginger Snaps - May 11, 2001
A kick ass different take on werewolf movies that involve high school sisters. Extremely gory and violent with a dark wit that takes you on a great journey on what it is like to transform into a werewolf in high school. Sexy Werewolves equal AWESOME!
126_ Remember the Titans - September 29, 2000
I remember seeing this film and becoming very emotional while watching it. Based on a true story in the south about a black high school football coach overcoming racism in the 60’s as he leads his interracial football team to win the championship undefeated. The soundtrack to this film is top notch and a great performance from Denzel Washington. One great heart felt Disney Film.
125_ Team America: World Police - October 15, 2004
From the creators of South Park comes a Jerry Bruckhemier/Michael Bay marionette production of a group US citizens who fight the war on terror. Very crude and lewd and hilarious. Oh the sex scene is worth the price of admission alone. America....Fuck Yeah!
124_ Knocked Up - June 1, 2007
The sophomore effort from Judd Apatow is a great film about a stoner schmuck who scores a one night stand with a hot tv personality who becomes pregnant. Apatow mixes great feeling and emotion with tons of dick jokes. A perfect combination that makes a successful story and film. The deleted scene with Jonah Hill and Katherine Hiegel discussing Brokeback Mountain is one of the greatest discussions EVER!
123_ The Simpsons Movie - July 27, 2007
Finally! Fifteen years in the making. This had everything that I wanted in a Simpsons movie. Good morals, great story, and lots of laughs and inside jokes made this brilliant movie a masterpiece. Matt Groening made America’s favorite family a joy to watch all these years and the movie was NOT a let down. Keep up the good work.
122_ Chocolate - February 6, 2008
An awesome Thai film about a girl with emotional problems to the ppoint where she is almost non-sociable with anyone. She has a great fondness for Chocolate and once she sees some Thai Fightin on tv courtesy of Tony Jaa, she learns to fight by watching it and then goes after bad guys in the neighborhood. A film that has no stunt wires or special effects, but stuntmen who take real hits and fall hard. A real treat in filmmaking.
121_ School of Rock - October 3, 2003
A perfect combination of Jack Black being Jack Black while Jack Black teaches kids about music and playing rock music. This movie could have failed in so many places, but I was surprised on every corner. This film plays very well to all audiences. If you love music and comedy than this is a film you have to see. Very well done.
120_ Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone - November 16, 2001
The first film in the whole series created a whole new world to everyone and in filmmaking. Great filmmaking and acting as well as speical effects made this children’s book come to life and was great for the whole family.
119_ House of 1000 Corpses - April 11, 2003
The much anticipated Rob Zombie Horror film. This film went through so much hell to get released. It took about two years. But finally it did. Rob Zombie showed me that he had what it takes to be a director and he also showed his love of horror films. Captain Spaulding is forever a great character in cinema history now. This film is brutal, hilarious, bloody, and all out crazy. Go Rob! Look out for a young Rainn Wilson.
118_ Boiler Room - February 18, 2000
What a great story about an illegal stock broking firm. This movie made me re-think about those pesky sales calls. Great performances from Giovanni Ribisi and Nicky Katt. Kick ass soundtrack too. i love the Ben Affleck speeches in this movie to motivate these young kids to steal people’s money. I would imagine this film hits close to home for some people.
117_ Love Actually - November 7, 2003
The ultimate romantic comedy that does not fail anywhere. I love watching this film. Not only is it filled with love and comedy, it is filled with drama and hurt. The best of both worlds really. All-star cast with cameo appearances by tons of people including Mr. Bean. If you want a great wonderful feel good movie, then watch this.
116_ Grizzly Man - December 5, 2005
What a horrifying documentary about a man who lives with the grizzly bears illegally in Alaska for a decade. Now don’t get me wrong, I laughed a lot in this doc, but ultimately it is a tragic tale. You meet Timothy Treadwell who appears normal and has an unhealthy fascination with bears. His problem is that he thinks they are like humans. Throughout the doc you seem him descent into literal madness where he will never escape which leads to his and his girlfriend’s death. Werner Herzog does a great job with the footage that he is given. A must-see. i just think Timothy’s downfall was that he did not understand nature or the chaos that nature is. You will see it. Remember the bee he thought was dead?
115_ Ong Bak 2 - October - 23, 2009
The follow up to the bad ass thai martial arts film Ong Bak starring Tony Jaa who is the ultimate badass. No stunt wires or special effects either in this film. Jaa is Bruce Lee times 1000. Ong Bak not only stars Jaa but is also directed by him. The fight scenes are beautiful and the direction is beautiful. I just want more Tony Jaa films. Please. Now.
114_ The Mist - November 21, 2007
Stephen King’s amazing book gets the proper treatment from Frank Darabont. I loved this adaptation. This film really did creep me out. If something like this really happened, you better believe some fanatics would come out and start some crazy shit and not help the situation at hand which is that terrifying monsters are trying to eat us. Loved the ending. Also the B &W version on the dvd is great as well.
113_ Sicko - June 29, 2007
Another great documentary from Michael Moore. This man knows what he is talking about. I do believe we need a better healthcare system in this country and what we have now is not working and has not worked. This film is NOT about people WITHOUT healthcare, but rather about people WITH healthcare who DON’T get help because of the insurance companies. It is heartbreaking and funny and very informative. I think everyone should see this documentary.
112_ The Devil’s Rejects - July 22, 2005
The follow up to Rob Zombie’s House of 1000 Corpses which plays out more like Natural Born Killers than a Music Video Horror Film. I loved this film. So much fun and uber uber violent. I think this film still holds the record for most curse words. I really root for the bad guys in this film, because in essence they are a family doing what they do best. Once again Rob Zombie makes a brilliant piece of Horror cinema to last forever. Great dialogue that will make you gut bust laugh.
111_ Azumi - May 10, 2003
A badass Japenese flick about a samurai girl who fights evil in her land. Move starts off with her in a samurai school and the last test before “graduation is her and her classmates have to fight to the death. Who ever survives gets to graduate. HARDCORE! There is a very creepy gender confused villain in this film which makes for much delight. Also the fight between Azumi and about 1000 people is epic. The camera work is top notch. See Azumi.
110_ Zero Day - January 23, 2004
Oh man this film is crazy. Based on the shootings at Columbine, this film is made to look like a handheld camera documentary of the lives of two friends in high school who plan to kill as many people at their high school as they can. And they DO. It is like Blair Witch/Cloverfield but with the Columbine Shootings subject matter. It is very frightening. Tons of insight as to why the Columbine might have happened. This film rocks and if you can find it, WATCH IT.
109_ Shrek - May 18, 2001
This series has made tons of money and Shrek and Donkey have become cult characters forever. This is on the list because of its wit, humor, and story. Very original. I loved theis film is not only for kids but adults of all ages. Which means it works on all levels. I just wish the third film could have been good.
108_ Ali - December 28, 2001
This film makes the list strictly for it’s acting from Will Smith, John Voight, and Jamie Foxx. I did not particularly like the direction at all, but the acting is unbelievable. Some of the best.
107_ Hellboy - April 2, 2004
Oh Hellboy, one of my favorite characters from comics. Del Toro did a fantastic job with this film as he does with all of his movies. The world he created with Hellboy is pure magic. He can brilliantly mix fear and comedy and make it work. Kudos to you all. Ron Pearlman is excellent as Hellboy. I want more Hellboy films.
106_ The 40 Year Old Virgin - August 19, 2005
The film that brought Judd Apatow and Steve Carrell to fame. Also the film that redefined the comedy genre with the dick jokes and vulgar bathroom humor. Not only are the jokes in here great but it also has a wonderful story. I still quote this film.
105_ Zombieland - October 2, 2009
Zombies and Woody Harrelson amped up to 10 makes for a kick ass fun film. I really enjoyed this film. Fast paced, good character development, plenty of guts and gore, and great funny dialogue and possibly the best cameo of the decade is in this film. All hail B.M. I hear they are making a sequel to this film. Also this film starts out in Garland. Looking forward to more from this director.
104_ Speed Racer - May 9, 2008
The Wachowski siblings bring this cartoon to life in a huge way. This is the most colorful film I have ever seen. I think most people disliked this film but I disagree. I was highly entertained. This film could have been terrible and been a huge failure, but it was a lot of fun and a high energy thrill ride. Very enjoyable.
103_ Zodiac - March 2, 2007
A very creepy accurate film of the Zodiac killings which is still unsolved to this day. Fincher did a great job making this film and all of the characters are spot on. a quality film in the serial killer genre, possibly one of the best. Extremely well written.
102_ Spider-Man - May 3, 2002
Sam Raimi brought this beloved comic character to life and is was spectacular. It was everything I wanted Spider-Man to be. Even Bruce Campbell was in it. I can’t speak for the third film, but this fist movie was amazing. Spot on dialogue delivery and character adaptations and casting was unreal. This will remain one of the best super hero films ever. Go Sam Raimi.
101_ Behind the Mask - September 14, 2007
A true gem of a film that not many people have seen or heard of. This film is filmed like a documentary in a world where Freddy Krueger and Jason Vorhees and Pinhead are real. The immortal killer in this film is Leslie Vernon. He comes across as a likable charming guy with a hint of something not right. This film crew documents him and how he kills his victims and how he is able to vanish quickly from sight and keep track after his next victims. A whole lot of fun and originality. Highly recommended. Loved this film. I hope to see another film with Leslie Vernon.
100_ Signs - August 2, 2002
I really enjoyed this Alien film from M. Night. Total Hitchcockian throughout. That scene with the alien stuck in the pantry of and Mel Gibson tries to get a glimpse of it with the reflection of a butcher knife is so tense. If aliens do come to Earth, hopefully they are not hostile. A very good solid alien film. Very tense.
99_ Garden State - July 28, 2004
Zach Braff shows the world he is a very talented director, not just a comedic tv actor. This film has tons of heart and soul in it. You really feel for the characters. Nothing is forced and it moves along nicely. Natalie Portman is so lovely in this film. The soundtrack is one of the best of the decade as well. Go Shins. I wish more films were like this. I look forward to more directorial efforts from Braff.
98_ A Serious Man - October 2, 2009
The latest film from The Coen Bros. A very dark comedy. The story follows a Jewish man who has a family, a job, and everything else but respect. Everyone shits on him. I can say that if you are NOT jewish or you do not have any jewish friends then you most likely wont get a lot of the film, but this film is hilarious. This is suppose to be the Coen Bros. Biopic piece about themselves growing up. I can relate. Pretty funny. A must see.
97_ Dawn of the Dead - March 19, 2004
The only complaint I had about this film is that I wish it wasn’t called Dawn of the Dead, which tells people it is a remake of the Romero classic. It is not, although same story line in a way, but no. This zombie thriller is BALLS TO THE WALL awesome. It has got some of the best deaths, chills, and survival scenarios ever. The scene where they shoot zombies that look like famous people is priceless. Love this film. Go James Gunn and Zach Snyder. Some of the best head shots in cinema history.
96_ Match Point - January 20, 2006
Another Woody Allen film. This marks the first in a set of films that Woody filmed in England. This certainly does not play out like a typical Woody Allen film. It is not funny whatsoever. It is a serious drama. So well played out and acted and directed and written. Everything really. This film follows a young man who meets a girl from a wealthy family. The family takes him in as one of their own, buying him and their daughter a house and getting him the job of a lifetime. This guy has a long affair with the beautiful Scarlett Johanssen. When our main character wants to break off the affair he does so by murder. What a film. A must see.
95_ Hard Candy - April 14, 2006
What a brutal film this was. A young Ellen Paige is the star in this film. I literally had the flop sweats when I saw this in the theatre because I was so tense. Wheww. Just thinking about it gives me shivers. Tons of twists and turns in this film. I do not want to give anything away, but seriously....see this film. It will make you sweat.
94_ Super Troopers - February 16, 2001
Broken Lizards first feature film hit the jackpot and changed our lives forever with the immediate cult icon Officer Rod Farva. This film follows the Highway patrol team and their hilarious antics with civilians. People still today quote this film and will for some time. I remember laughing out loud in the theatre for fifteen minutes straight at the biker line. If you like comedy, then get off your ass and see this film if you have not already. You will love it.
93_ Best In Show - September 29, 2000
A wonderful mockumentary from Chris Guest about Dog Shows and the people who take their dogs there. We all know these types of people. Dog People. And it is all sorts of funny to watch all of their worlds crumble. Oh the nut rant is prime. This is dry humor at its best and your gut will hurt from all the laughter throughout the film. Stellar performaces all around. More please.
92_ Fahrenheit 9/11 - June 23, 2004
An amazing documentary about the 9/11 attacks and the events leading up to it and all the questions we had about it. We just didn’t know the truth, but we do now, and it was not pretty. Michael Moore was the first to show us the truth on this. This documentary will anger you and make you laugh and cry. This is what I think is the start of the fall of George W. Bush. You see who he really is in this film. Go M.M.
91_ Black Snake Moan - March 2, 2007
I really did enjoy this little film. I believe this film was loosely based on the great blues legend R.L. Burnside’s life. It definitely has the great music to back it up. Sam Jackson plays a old genuine God Fearing man who comes across a beaten up tramp played by the gorgeous Christina Ricci and takes her in to his home to get her well. She was left for dead. She gets all better and Sam Jackson chains her to his heater and he aims to cure her of her wickedness and make her a better person. It is really good. See it.
90_ Grindhouse - April 6, 2007
Oh yes. Tarantino and Rodriguez pay homage to the 70’s grindhouse experience by making a double feature of badassery, exploitation, and violence. An allstar cast in both films. One film deals with zombies and the other film deals with a crazed killer in a kick ass car. The soundtrack is out of this world. If you want to get a group of your friends together and pound a ton of beer and eat tons of junk food, then put this double feature on and enjoy the hell out of it. So much fun. I look forward to another double feature in the future from these two brilliant filmmakers. Thank you for giving me this pleasure.
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