Directed by Judd Apatow
Starring Steve Carrell, Catherine Keener, and Paul Rudd
Released on August 19, 2005
Plot: Goaded by his buddies, a nerdy guy who's never "done the deed" only finds the pressure mounting when he meets a single mother.
My thoughts: This is a good-hearted and funny comedy from the always great Judd Apatow. Everyone pulls in great performances, and the characters are believable. Not quite as good as Apatow's Knocked Up, but damn close.
Robby014’s thoughts: This was a good movie. Steve Carrell is a great actor and he’s naturally funny. Seriously, you just have to look at this guy’s face and laugh. That’s all it takes.
#29 - The Sixth Sense
Directed by M. Night Shyamlala?????
Starring Bruce Willis, Haley Joel Osment, and Toni Collette
Released on August 6, 1999
Plot: A boy who communicates with spirits that don't know they're dead seeks the help of a dishearted child psychologist.
My thoughts: What the fuck ever happened to Haley Joel Osment? He was arguably the greatest child actor of all time, and even outshined Bruce Willis in this movie. The ending of the film is powerful and moving, and the film is heart-warming and chilling at the same time. Probably the only good movie from M. Night Shmuckaluckadingdong.
Robby014’s thoughts: This movie was equally awesome/intriguing/disturbing/surprising all at the same time. I agree with Retro, Osment did a great job in this film. The movie is extremely quotable too, and that’s always a good thing. Good twists in the movie, as well.
#28 - Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines
Directed by Jonathan Mostow
Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Nick Stahl, and Claire Danes
Released on July 2, 2003
Plot: John Connor is now in his 20's, and a female terminator, called T-X or Terminatrix, is after him. Another T-101 is sent back through time to protect John once again on the verge of the rise of the machines.
My thoughts: Alot of people hated this movie, but I almost enjoyed it better than Judgment Day. The T-X is sexy and threatening, and Arnold is great as always. Nick Stahl is my favorite John Connor, and Claire Danes is an annoying bitch. The is an almost flawless action film. Better than the first, and much better than Terminator Salvation.
#27 - District 9
Directed by Neill Blomkamp and Peter Robert Gerber
Starring Sharlto Copley, Jason Cope, and Nathalie Boltt
Released on August 14, 2009
Plot: An extraterrestrial race forced to live in slum-like conditions on Earth suddenly finds a kindred spirit in a government agent who is exposed to their biotechnology.
My thoughts: Easily my favorite film of 2009. This is a moving and powerful sci-fi flick. A film with a low-budget and a relatively unknown cast, this movie blew me away. Peter Jackson knew what he was doing when he funded this movie. Near-perfect.
Robby014’s thoughts: Although I preferred Avatar, this was still a great movie. Go see it. Why? Because nothing quite matches outerspace-grasshopper-hookers...
#26 - The Mist
Directed by Frank Darabont
Starring Thomas Jane, Marcia Gay Harden, and Laurie Holden
Released on November 21, 2007
Plot: A freak storm unleashes a species of blood-thirsty creatures on a small town, where a small band of citizens hole-up in a supermarket and fight for their lives.
My thoughts: Probably the single greatest ending of any film I've ever seen. Fuck everything you know about movies, because The Mist will kick you in the balls! Frank Darabont along with Rob Reiner know how to make a perfect Stephen King adaptation. The effects are great, and the cinematography is beautiful. A must see.
Robby014’s thoughts: I didn’t get to see this one in it’s entirety, but Retro showed me the ending to it. I’ve never felt more jewed even though I didn’t pay 12 dollars for a ticket. But seriously, I didn’t even have time to connect with these characters, and I still felt like crap for them. Good ending, anyway.
#25 - Into the Wild
Directed by Sean Penn
Starring Emile Hirsch, Marcia Gay Harden, and William Hurt
Released on September 28, 2007
Plot: After graduating from Emory University, top student and athlete Christopher McCandless abandons his possessions, gives his entire $24,000 savings account to charity and hitchhikes to Alaska to live in the wilderness. Along the way, Christopher encounters a series of characters that shape his life.
My thoughts: I had no clue that Sean Penn was a director until I saw this incredible experience of a movie. Oh! And is it just me, or does Marcia Gay Harden have the most sexually-implied name of all time? This movie is powerful and inspiring, and the acting is superb. A friend watched this movie in school, and stressed that I watch it. I now stress to you, watch this fucking movie. You'll be gay harden.
#24 - Casino Royale
Directed by Martin Campbell
Starring Daniel Craig, Eva Green, and Mads Mikkelsen
Released on November 17, 2006
Plot: In his first mission, James Bond must stop Le Chiffre, a banker to the world's terrorist organizations, from winning a high-stakes poker tournament at Casino Royale in Montenegro.
My thoughts: Daniel Craig is beyond a doubt the best Bond ever. He gives an otherwise robotic character, depth and emotion. Sean Connery, Roger Moore, and Pierce Brosnan were okay, but they tried to portray a superhero, not a human being. This is the best Bond film I've ever seen and possibly the finest action film ever made. Oh, and it has the greatest opening credits sequence in any film I've ever seen. If you enjoyed this movie, don't forget to watch the fantastic sequel, Quantum of Solace.
Robby014’s thoughts: Bleh... Nothing good to say about it. Just another Bond film, except this time it’s a 00’s Bond instead of Brosnand for the 90s, and Sean Connery for the 60s. This wasn’t very interesting, and I didn’t think Craig did a good job, really.
#23 - The Lost World: Jurassic Park
Directed by Steven Spielberg
Starring Jeff Goldblum, Julianne Moore, and Pete Postlethwaite
Released on May 23, 1997
Plot: A research team is sent to the Jurassic Park Site B island to study the dinosaurs there while another team approaches with another agenda.
My thoughts: I am a Jurassic Park fanboy. I have been for as long as I can remember. Jurassic Park was the first film I had ever seen, and it remains one of my favorites. Usually sequels don't end up being as good as the original, or even good at all, but The Lost World is one of the best sequels I've ever had the pleasure of watching. The story is different, the effects are superior, and the actors all do a good job. This movie has a criminally low score of 6.0 on IMDB. Why? It's a great movie and a great follow-up to a great film.
#22 - Saw III
Directed by Darren Lynn Bousman
Starring Tobin Bell, Shawnee Smith, and Angus Macfadyen
Released on October 27, 2006
Plot: Jigsaw kidnaps a doctor to keep him alive while he watches his new apprentice put an unlucky citizen through a brutal test.
My thoughts: This is the best of the Saw films, and while none of the other films in the popular horror franchise made my list, I enjoyed them all. What makes Saw III stand out from the crowd is the characters, the tension, and what ends up being one of the best twist endings of all time. The soundtrack is unbelievably amazing, and the gore is out of this world. I cannot recommend this movie enough. Still, don't see this movie if you haven't seen Saw 1-2.
Robby014’s thoughts: Not a big fan of this genre in general. I don’t care for these kinds of movies, but I hear lots of people talking about all the Saw movies. They just need to know when to call it quits and stop becoming the next AOL. SAW 193, COMING TO A SPACETHEATER NEAR YOU!
#21 - Hostel
Directed by Eli Roth
Starring Jay Hernandez, Derek Richardson, and Eythor Gudjonsson
Released on January 6, 2006
Plot: Three backpackers head to a Slovakian city that promises to meet their hedonistic expectations, with no idea of the hell that awaits them.
My thoughts: This movie is hated by millions of people. I have no clue why. The first half of the film is a drug/sex comedy, not unlike EuroTrip, and the second half of the film is a disturbing and terrifying experience. This is what makes Eli Roth a horror film genius. In Hostel, you start out feeling happy and amused, and out of nowhere, BAM! You're in the middle of a hellaciously evil torture film. If you enjoyed Hostel, make sure to see Hostel: Part II.
Robby014’s thoughts: Everyone I know hates this movie, and yet they love porn. And I guess, it’s not a terrible movie, but maybe I’m still charmed by the go-go jugs...
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