It’s that time of the year when the “best of…” lists come out. These are my favorites so far. I can only think of 5 stand-outs. (One or two may be technically from 2006, but I saw all of them in 2007).
1. Once (Ireland)
Very simple, and absolutely charming and uplifting. Out on DVD on December 18, 2007.
2. 3:10 to Yuma (USA)
Christian Bale is brilliant. A complex and mythical character study dressed up in the genre of the western.
3. After the Wedding (Denmark)
This is a Danish movie that’s kind of soap-opera-ish. But it works beautifully and is very involving.
4. The Bourne Ultimatum (USA)
What can I say? It has been said already.
5. No Country for Old Men (USA)
Not for the faint of heart. Brutal and unrelenting. But exquisitely made.
2 Comments
February 12, 2008 at 11:10 am
Christian Bale is brilliant. I need to remember to see that one. This is sad, but the Bourne Ultimatum is the only on on this list that I have actually seen. I need to watch some more of these on here, but I agree that the Bourne one is a top five type movie. I saw so many mediocre movies last year, that I may not even be able to come up with a top five….
March 22, 2008 at 3:29 pm
OK , I rented your movie. ONCE is just lovely. Dublin town & the people seem so natural, gritty & real. Simple everyday life situations (genuinely good people stuck in a rut.) The Girl is hopeful in bringing a lil’ sunshine his way and the Guy is a good enough bloke to accept it and look what changes! How adorable is she dragging that hoover down the street?! Que genial! Me gusta mucho tu recomendacion. （’-’*)
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