Top 50 Films of 2009 (30-21)
#30. Extract (Directed by Mike Judge) - It doesn't quite compare to Office Space, but 'Extract' is still very funny. Jason Bateman (Juno, The Kingdom) and Ben Affleck (State of Play, Good Will Hunting) are both at their comedic best. Mila Kunis (Forgetting Sarah Marshall, The Book of Eli) adds some eye candy to this dark comedy.
#29. An Education (Lone Scherfig) - Carey Mulligan (The Greatest, Brothers) is fantastic in an Oscar-nominated performance. She deserved the Oscar, in my opinion. Peter Sarsgaard (Jarhead, The Skeleton Key) and Alfred Molina (Spider-Man 2, Boogie Nights) are also terrific. This is an awkward coming of age tale, worth seeing.
#28. Duplicity (Tony Gilroy) - Another good Gilroy (Michael Clayton) film. Clive Owen (Children of Men, Sin City) and Julia Roberts (The Mexican, Ocean's Eleven) feed off each other great. Paul Giamatti (Lady in the Water, Sideways) and Tom Wilkinson (The Ghost Writer, Michael Clayton) are both phenomenal as usual. This is a funny film, full of twists. It's definitely worth a rent.
#27. The Box (Richard Kelly) - I'm in the minority here, I know. I enjoyed 'The Box' from start to finish. It's confusing, creepy, funny, and well-made. Kelly wrote and directed my favorite film of all time, 'Donnie Darko'. Kelly loves to confuse his viewers and that doesn't both me one bit. Frank Langella (Frost/Nixon) is great in this film. Give it a try and open your mind to new experiences.
#26. A Single Man (Tom Ford) - I'm not quite in love with this film as much as everyone else seems to be. But the performances are a must-see. Colin Firth (Love Actually) is at his very best and there's nothing Julianne Moore (Magnolia, Chloe) can't do. It truly is a thing of beauty.
#25. Sherlock Holmes (Guy Ritchie) - I don't really know why the critics didn't enjoy this film. It's funny, exciting, inventive, and a lot of fun. Robert Downey Jr.'s (Iron Man, Zodiac) performance is Oscar-worthy. Even if there isn't enough mysteries to solve, it' still worth your time.
#24. In the Loop (Armando Iannucci) - One of the best political satires ever made. There are so many outstanding performances in this film, it's impossible to mention them all. Peter Calpaldi, who's mostly a British TV actor, is worth mentioning here. He's ridiculously funny and vulgar. It may be a bit difficult to keep up with there British accents at times, but don't be shy.
#23. Observe and Report (Jody Hill) - You may have to be familiar with Hill's previous work (Foot Fist Way, Eastbound and Down) to enjoy this film. Seth Rogen's performance is so odd and outside his usual self. This is a brave film that isn't for everybody. It's shockingly funny and will have you shaking your head while laughing out loud.
#22. Two Lovers (James Gray) - Joaquin Phoenix's (Walk the Line, The Village) beautiful last goodbye to the movie industry. This is some of his best work. It really is a shame, because he had really come into his own the last couple of years. Gwyneth Paltrow (The Royal Tenenbaums, The Talented Mr. Ripley) is fantastic as well. This film is a hidden gem and must be seen.
#21. Crazy Heart (Scott Cooper) - Jeff Bridges (The Big Lebowski, Iron Man) won an Oscar for his phenomenal performance as fictional musician Bad Blake. Maggie Gyllenhaal is tremendous as his love interest. The music is terrific and will have you glued to your seat. A must-see for any movie lover.
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#29. An Education (Lone Scherfig) - Carey Mulligan (The Greatest, Brothers) is fantastic in an Oscar-nominated performance. She deserved the Oscar, in my opinion. Peter Sarsgaard (Jarhead, The Skeleton Key) and Alfred Molina (Spider-Man 2, Boogie Nights) are also terrific. This is an awkward coming of age tale, worth seeing.
#28. Duplicity (Tony Gilroy) - Another good Gilroy (Michael Clayton) film. Clive Owen (Children of Men, Sin City) and Julia Roberts (The Mexican, Ocean's Eleven) feed off each other great. Paul Giamatti (Lady in the Water, Sideways) and Tom Wilkinson (The Ghost Writer, Michael Clayton) are both phenomenal as usual. This is a funny film, full of twists. It's definitely worth a rent.
#27. The Box (Richard Kelly) - I'm in the minority here, I know. I enjoyed 'The Box' from start to finish. It's confusing, creepy, funny, and well-made. Kelly wrote and directed my favorite film of all time, 'Donnie Darko'. Kelly loves to confuse his viewers and that doesn't both me one bit. Frank Langella (Frost/Nixon) is great in this film. Give it a try and open your mind to new experiences.
#26. A Single Man (Tom Ford) - I'm not quite in love with this film as much as everyone else seems to be. But the performances are a must-see. Colin Firth (Love Actually) is at his very best and there's nothing Julianne Moore (Magnolia, Chloe) can't do. It truly is a thing of beauty.
#25. Sherlock Holmes (Guy Ritchie) - I don't really know why the critics didn't enjoy this film. It's funny, exciting, inventive, and a lot of fun. Robert Downey Jr.'s (Iron Man, Zodiac) performance is Oscar-worthy. Even if there isn't enough mysteries to solve, it' still worth your time.
#24. In the Loop (Armando Iannucci) - One of the best political satires ever made. There are so many outstanding performances in this film, it's impossible to mention them all. Peter Calpaldi, who's mostly a British TV actor, is worth mentioning here. He's ridiculously funny and vulgar. It may be a bit difficult to keep up with there British accents at times, but don't be shy.
#23. Observe and Report (Jody Hill) - You may have to be familiar with Hill's previous work (Foot Fist Way, Eastbound and Down) to enjoy this film. Seth Rogen's performance is so odd and outside his usual self. This is a brave film that isn't for everybody. It's shockingly funny and will have you shaking your head while laughing out loud.
#22. Two Lovers (James Gray) - Joaquin Phoenix's (Walk the Line, The Village) beautiful last goodbye to the movie industry. This is some of his best work. It really is a shame, because he had really come into his own the last couple of years. Gwyneth Paltrow (The Royal Tenenbaums, The Talented Mr. Ripley) is fantastic as well. This film is a hidden gem and must be seen.
#21. Crazy Heart (Scott Cooper) - Jeff Bridges (The Big Lebowski, Iron Man) won an Oscar for his phenomenal performance as fictional musician Bad Blake. Maggie Gyllenhaal is tremendous as his love interest. The music is terrific and will have you glued to your seat. A must-see for any movie lover.
Observe and Report
In the Loop
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