10. A Serious Man
The Coens are back at their usual unusual brand of thoughtful comedy.
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9. In the Loop
I may be stereotyping, but only the Brits would come up with one of the best political satires in recent times. Peter Capaldi's character is tastelessly sublime.
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8. Un Prophète (A Prophet)
I may be stereotyping, but only the Brits would come up with one of the best political satires in recent times. Peter Capaldi's character is tastelessly sublime.
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8. Un Prophète (A Prophet)
Any contribution to the rise-to-greatness genre of gangster movies will always have to be in the shadow of the Godfather, but Jacques Audiard pulls off a compelling story with a classic ending.
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7. Invictus
Predictable? Sure. It's a dramatized true underdog story. Eastwood modulates the hamminess and Freeman plays a subtle Mandela. Could be much better, but well done nonetheless.
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6. Moon
Wins the breath of fresh air award for its contribution to the sci-fi genre. Simple, intelligent and tense.
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5. Das Weiße Band (The White Ribbon)
When we have children talking about God, death and blamed for bizarre accidents, we know we're watching something bold and intent on provoking. I found all of its 144 minutes compelling.
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4. The Cove
The best documentary of 2009. The Cove seeks only to show its viewers what it objects to. In this case, dolphin killing. Go and watch it; not much more needs to be said.
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3. Up In The Air
About the meaning of life with special regard to the white-collars.
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2. Inglorious Basterds
If there ever was an Oscar for Best Conversations by the Table, this would surely take it.
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1. Avatar
Cameron resets the bar. Others have to follow suit. Oh, joy.
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7. Invictus
Predictable? Sure. It's a dramatized true underdog story. Eastwood modulates the hamminess and Freeman plays a subtle Mandela. Could be much better, but well done nonetheless.________________________________
6. Moon
Wins the breath of fresh air award for its contribution to the sci-fi genre. Simple, intelligent and tense.________________________________
5. Das Weiße Band (The White Ribbon)
When we have children talking about God, death and blamed for bizarre accidents, we know we're watching something bold and intent on provoking. I found all of its 144 minutes compelling.
________________________________
4. The Cove
The best documentary of 2009. The Cove seeks only to show its viewers what it objects to. In this case, dolphin killing. Go and watch it; not much more needs to be said.
________________________________
3. Up In The Air
About the meaning of life with special regard to the white-collars.
________________________________
2. Inglorious Basterds
If there ever was an Oscar for Best Conversations by the Table, this would surely take it.
________________________________
1. Avatar
Cameron resets the bar. Others have to follow suit. Oh, joy.
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