10.Collateral

A cab driver finds himself the hostage of an engaging contract killer as he makes his rounds from hit to hit during one night in Los Angeles. One of the most intriguing film that is so watchable and it definitely the best Tom Cruise film, it is character driven and the story is there and it is generally exciting, the casting is perfect and overall this is well made and super effective.
9.Gran Torino

Disgruntled Korean War veteran Walt Kowalski sets out to reform his neighbour, Thao Lor, a Hmong teenager who tried to steal Kowalski’s prized possession: a 1972 Gran Torino. Powerful and a sincere film that will touch your heart, the ending is fantastic and this will leaves you a lasting impression on you, this is moving and it is utterly compelling from start to finish.
8.Hot Fuzz

A skilled London police officer, after irritating superiors with embarrassing effectiveness, is transferred to a village where the easy-going officers object to his fervour for regulations, as a string of grisly murders strikes the town. With comic one liner and often a very funny film, the chemistry between Nick Frost and Simon Pegg is excellent, it has got an all star and it can be slightly gory, but this is actually a really good film.
7.Mamma Mia!

Sophie Sheridan is twenty years – old and lives with her mother Donna Sheridan on an idyllic Greek island. She is about to be married and wishes for one thing: that her father walk her down the aisle and give her away. Not for the most cynical type of person but this is a feel-good type of film, it got catchy songs and amazing soundtrack plus it is a really nice film, the casting is spot on and it is a likeable and it is the ultimate date movie.
6.Avatar

A paraplegic Marine dispatched to the moon Pandora on a unique mission becomes torn between following his orders and protecting the world he feels is his home. Totally epic and eye-catching film with stunning scenery, the pacing is perfect and it certainly hold your interest and the visual is amazing, James Cameron is a brilliant director and he has done a magnificent job in a captivating film that capture your imagination.
5.United 93

A real – time account of the events on United Flight 93, one of the plane hijacked on September 11th, 2001, that crashed near Shanksville, Pennsylvania when passengers foiled the terrorist plot. Moving and poignancy film that pay respects to those people who involve in this tragedy incident, this is well- made as this is definitely intriguing and this is sincere and it will leaves you a lasting impression on you, the style of filming work perfectly and this is gripping and compelling.
4.The Others

A woman who lives in her darkened old family house with her two photosensitive children becomes convinced that the home is haunted. Quietly this is generally spooky and it has got the psychological aspect, it is totally convincing and believable and this is one of the best Nicole Kidman film, the kids in this film is superb and this is a gorgeous looking film that keep you engrossing from the start.
3.The Bourne Ultimatum

Jason Bourne dodges a ruthless C.I.A. official and his agents from a new assassination program while searching for the origins of his life as a trained killer. Remarkable and a thrill ride type of film that is exciting, underneath the action there is a brilliant story and it is action packed and it never gets too overcomplicated, this is the ultimate action film for anyone who loves a good action film.
2.Everybody’s Fine

A widower who realized his only connection to his family was through his wife sets off on an impromptu road trip to reunite with each of his grown children. Surprisingly tender and this is so relatable, it about reaching out to families and find yourself and people will connect to this message, the acting is amazing and this is uplifting and likeable plus it will made you smile, it is watchable from start to finish in this superb film.
1.Up

78-year-old Carl Fredricksen travels to Paradise Falls in his house equipped with balloons, inadvertently taking a young stowaway. Life affirming and totally relatable film that ring true to many people, the vocal in this film is amazing and it is heartfelt and funny at the same time and it is suitable for all ages, the animation itself look gorgeous and with stunning scenery and this is pure escapism and enjoyable.
The 2000s saw some great series of films:
Christopher Nolan – Inception and Shutter Island
The Coen Brothers – No Country for Old Men, The Man Who Wasn’t There, Oh Brother Where Art Thou
The Lord of the Rings trilogy
The Jason Bourne series
Pirates of the Caribbean series, although none were as good as the first one.
And not forgetting Shrek!
A couple of great one off films for me were Slumdog Millionaire and Sin City.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Wowed you have done your homework, there are some great films that on your list. I will definitely watch out for Slumdog Millionaire and the rest of the films I haven’t see yet
LikeLike
No need to do homework Mark. These were all films I know and have seen.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Fair enough and I really like your list as some of them I see before, and they were really good
LikeLike