Top 10 Best Movies of the Decade

[JoshW]

Matt- I read the book, so that might have figured into not buying into much terror/suspense. Fargo on the other hand, I actually got, would have been in my last decade top 10.

[Mudcat]

I don't know if this qualifies as a confession or what . . .

But as I looked through my imdb ratings and listed all the movies I had rated highest for the decade, most of the Harry Potter movies were there. None of them made the final 10 but they were at least in the debate.

I thought those movies were very well done and, as a block, should be considered among the film-making highlights of the decade.

[Bread]

Too hard naming movies, but naming my favorite scene from a movie in this decade is easy.

In 'Atonement' the single shot 5 1/2 minute scene on the French beach where the defeated British soldiers had retreated, brilliantly captures the madness and desperation of the moment. It is one of the most beautifully depressing things I've ever seen.

Can't find video of it anywhere, but a few pictures. What a great movie.

[dogcity]

How about 49-Up (2005) maybe the last of the 'Up' series. Did you guys see any of those? Some of those kids turned into amazing people.

Got to check out some of the flicks suggested here...

[INVEGA MAN]

i am going to watch american gangster today

[dogcity]

Too hard naming movies, but naming my favorite scene from a movie in this decade is easy.

In 'Atonement' the single shot 5 1/2 minute scene on the French beach where the defeated British soldiers had retreated, brilliantly captures the madness and desperation of the moment. It is one of the most beautifully depressing things I've ever seen.

Love great long shots (The Player, Goodfellas) I'll check this one out...

[Capybara]

Mothman Prophesies...ya...count me in too. Surprised me to learn the movie was (loosely) based on a true story.

For documentaries how about 'The Fog of War' featuring Robert MacNamara's frank recounting of some very pivotal (and scary) moments in modern American history. Also, 'Man on Wire' about tightrope walker Philippe Petit's World Trade Center feat...incredible...

How about 49-Up (2005) maybe the last of the 'Up' series. Did you guys see any of those? Some of those kids turned into amazing people.

Got to check out some of the flicks suggested here...

Dog, nice contributions... I forgot Man on Wire, that was very interesting.

And psyched you mentioned the Up series -- taken together, I would classify that whole project as in my Top 10 films of all time. Nothing more poignant than watching actual lives unfold before your eyes like a time-lapse of a flower!!!

Mudcat, good list of docs -- I've seen several and others are on my Netflix. Young at Heart looks awesome. Born into Brothels was rough but very good.

Cougar, I've got Synecdoche in my DVR to watch -- glad you recommend it.

[Cougar Bait]

Capy, don't wait another day. Watch Synecdoche, NY immediately.

[Capybara]

Capy, don't wait another day. Watch Synecdoche, NY immediately.

LOL, okay it's next up, I promise!

[dogcity]

And psyched you mentioned the Up series -- taken together, I would classify that whole project as in my Top 10 films of all time. Nothing more poignant than watching actual lives unfold before your eyes like a time-lapse of a flower!!!

Capy...true enough...the brilliance of everyday lives and everyday people...

[Busterflywheel]

Does Jenna Jamison films count??

[Boner_18]

Remembered b/c this is on TV now.

Fellowship of the Ring
Two Towers
Return of the King

This trilogy replaces Star Wars as best trilogy of all time and all three are released in the decade (both ordinal and cultural).