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Best Films of 2008 (07/02/08)
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| The best films of 2008, updated as of the date specified above. |
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01. Doubt (2008)
The finest acting ensemble I have seen in many, many years. Wow. |
5.7 / 10 |
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02. Milk (2008)
One of the most insanely inspiration biopics ever made, and a mesmerizing performance from Sean Penn. |
6.4 / 10 |
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03. The Wrestler (2008)
An incredible character study featuring a blow-your-mind performance from Mickey Rourke. |
7.7 / 10 |
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04. Rachel Getting Married (2008)
Jonathan Demme's return to form and a nice comeback for Debra Winger. |
5.8 / 10 |
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05. In Bruges (2008)
David Mamet -- eat your heart out. |
6.9 / 10 |
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06. Synecdoche, New York (2008)
One of the most imaginative films ever made -- and I didn't even understand what was going on! |
5.8 / 10 |
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07. Dear Zachary: A Letter To A Son About His Father (2008)
One of the most affecting documentaries I have ever seen. |
6.9 / 10 |
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08. Frost/Nixon (2008)
One of the greatest political insights of recent memory. |
6.4 / 10 |
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09. The Signal (2007)
Low-budget horror at its finest. A perfect example of the new wave of horror. |
7.8 / 10 |
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10. Nick And Norah's Infinite Playlist (2008)
The most magical film I have seen in years -- leaves a definite lasting impression. |
5.7 / 10 |
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11. Gran Torino (2008)
Clint Eastwood carries an otherwise uneven films and deserve Oscar cred for doing so. |
7.5 / 10 |
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12. Red (2008)
Brian Cox gives the performance of his career in an impeccable thriller. |
7.5 / 10 |
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13. Australia (2008)
A classic epic in the tradition of David Lean and John Ford. |
5.5 / 10 |
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14. The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button (2008)
David Fincher's technical masterpiece that is bigger than its flaws. |
6.1 / 10 |
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15. Transsiberian (2008)
If you thought Alfred Hitchcock was dead -- well, he is -- but this is a nice homage. |
6.1 / 10 |
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16. Let The Right One In (2008)
Vampires. Sweden. One of the best bloodsucker films ever made. |
7.1 / 10 |
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17. Lakeview Terrace (2008)
Neil LaBute's redemption for the abortion that was "The Wicker Man". |
6.0 / 10 |
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18. Son Of Rambow (2007)
A 1980's film wrapped in a 2008 film's body. |
7.0 / 10 |
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19. The Fall (2006)
Beautiful. Haunting. One of the last great epics. |
6.4 / 10 |
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20. The Boy In The Striped Pajamas (2008)
One of the most touching films and the most jaw dropping an ending I've seen in years. |
6.4 / 10 |
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