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This was a very entertaining year. There were tons of great
films and the requisite number of stinkers
too. However, in my opinion, the sum
total was better than average.
I also think that
there were a lot of overlooked gems that slipped
through the cracks. If you
check out the "Top 10" below, the "honorable
mentions" section below that, and the
"hidden gems" section on the right... you may just
find some great DVD rental ideas.
After all, that is
the best thing about Top 10 lists... rental
ideas that you may otherwise have passed on.
So, without further
ado, let's start with the good stuff...
The Top 10
of 2005
Who said that they
don't make films like they used to?
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1. |
Pride &
Prejudice
Keira Knightley shines in the
best Austen film yet. |
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2. |
The Girl
in the Café
If you loved "Lost in
Translation"... check this out. |
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3. |
The New
World
Terrence Malick shoots the most
gorgeous films ever. |
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4. |
The Squid
& The Whale
A
hilariously painful family drama
with a great script. |
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5. |
Syriana
A
layered, thoughtful and powerful
corruption drama. |
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6. |
The
Libertine
Johnny Depp's finest performance
to date. |
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7. |
The
Wedding Crashers
One of the funniest films in
recent years. |
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8. |
The
Matador
Funny and Poignant "dramedy"
with Pierce Brosnan. |
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9. |
Duane
Hopwood
David Schwimmer stars in a
terrific family drama. |
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t10. |
Ellie
Parker
Naomi Watts gives a lesson in
Acting 101. |
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t10. |
Shopgirl
Steve Martin's touching project
hits all the right notes. |
Honorable
Mentions
In no particular order, some other great movies worth noting...
The Worst
of 2005
The biggest wastes of time and money this
year...
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5. |
Kronk's
New Groove
One of the dullest animated
films ever made. |
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4. |
Aeon Flux
Only Charlize in a black catsuit
helps this wreck. |
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3. |
Wolf Creek
Grotesque and utterly lacking in
redeeming value. |
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2. |
The Dukes
of Hazzard
Thudding morons will rejoice in
Jessica Simpson's tits. |
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1. |
Creep
As cheap and unimaginative a
horror film as you'll find. |
Compiled by TC Candler |
The Best Film of the
Year!!!
Best
Actresses
1.
Keira Knightley
2.
Naomi Watts
3.
Laura Linney
4.
Alexandra Maria Lara
5.
Kelly Macdonald
6.
Andrea Corr
7.
Claire Danes
8.
Julianne Nicholson
9.
Vahina Giocante
10.
Q'orianka Kilcher
Best
Actors
1.
Bill Nighy
2.
Pierce
Brosnan
3.
Bruno Ganz
4.
Jeff
Daniels
5.
Johnny Depp
Best
Soundtracks / Scores
Pride &
Prejudice
The Girl in the Cafe
Shopgirl
Best
Cinematography
Pride &
Prejudice
Guilty
Pleasures
Sahara
D.E.B.S.
11:14
Herbie: Fully Loaded
Harry Potter & The Goblet of Fire
Stealth
Flightplan
Red Eye
Hitch
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