Movies that I rated 9 or 10
How many movies do YOU have rated 10? What are they?
I would love to know what I seem to be missing so please, help me out. Any recommendations are greatly appreciated.
Honorable "8" mentions: The Dictator, Borat, 21 Jump Street, 500 Days of Summer, Drive, Ides of March and Adventureland.
I would love to know what I seem to be missing so please, help me out. Any recommendations are greatly appreciated.
Honorable "8" mentions: The Dictator, Borat, 21 Jump Street, 500 Days of Summer, Drive, Ides of March and Adventureland.
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- DirectorLee Toland KriegerStarsAdam ScottBrittany SnowAlex FrostA man tries to warn his brother away from the new girlfriend he brings home during Thanksgiving, but ends up becoming infatuated with her in the process.Just an amazing film. Read my review on it if you're interested in a powerfully dark, yet comedic film. 10. Favorite film of all time.
Such a beautiful viewing of human behavior and character.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1183921/reviews-28 - DirectorBryan SingerStarsKevin SpaceyGabriel ByrneChazz PalminteriThe sole survivor of a pier shoot-out tells the story of how a notorious criminal influenced the events that began with five criminals meeting in a seemingly random police lineup.10. I watched this film about 16 years after its release and was as blown away as the rest of you.
- CreatorJ.J. AbramsJeffrey LieberDamon LindelofStarsJorge GarciaJosh HollowayYunjin KimThe survivors of a plane crash are forced to work together in order to survive on a seemingly deserted tropical island.This isn't a movie, but the best show ever made. Great acting all around, incredible script, and just a total epic adventure. Anyone with an appreciation for movies should get Netflix and watch all LOST seasons like it's one big movie. The best show ever made.
- DirectorMartin ScorseseStarsLeonardo DiCaprioEmily MortimerMark RuffaloTeddy Daniels and Chuck Aule, two US marshals, are sent to an asylum on a remote island in order to investigate the disappearance of a patient, where Teddy uncovers a shocking truth about the place.Gave it a 10. Insane movie, total mind trip. Movies with a twist ending usually either make it or break it. This one was great.
- DirectorDavid YatesStarsDaniel RadcliffeEmma WatsonRupert GrintHarry, Ron, and Hermione search for Voldemort's remaining Horcruxes in their effort to destroy the Dark Lord as the final battle rages on at Hogwarts.I'm a Potterhead.
- DirectorWill GluckStarsEmma StoneAmanda BynesPenn BadgleyWhen Olive lies to her best friend about losing her virginity to one of the college boys, a girl overhears their conversation. Soon, her story spreads across the entire school like wildfire.10.. A lot of people would disagree, but this movie was very well made, pretty funny and delivered a great message that the teenage population should hear.
- DirectorJames WanStarsCary ElwesLeigh WhannellDanny GloverTwo strangers awaken in a room with no recollection of how they got there, and soon discover they're pawns in a deadly game perpetrated by a notorious serial killer.10! Yes, yes we all know that the rest of these movies aren't that great, aside from the 3rd. The first one is an absolute masterpiece though. Insane ending.
- DirectorDanny BoyleStarsJames McAvoyRosario DawsonVincent CasselAn art auctioneer mixed up with a group of criminals partners with a hypnotherapist in order to recover a lost painting.It had a better Inception-like plot than Inception. 10.
- DirectorJay RoachStarsBen StillerRobert De NiroTeri PoloMale nurse Greg Focker meets his girlfriend's parents before proposing, but her suspicious father is every date's worst nightmare.This movie has a perfect, flawless script. The word choice, acting and line delivery by the whole cast is absolutely perfect. I seriously laugh non-stop, and I watch this at least a few times a year.
- DirectorEric BressJ. Mackye GruberStarsAshton KutcherAmy SmartMelora WaltersEvan Treborn suffers blackouts during significant events of his life. As he grows up, he finds a way to remember these lost memories and a supernatural way to alter his life by reading his journal.10. This movie has a certain eerie feel to it throughout. After viewing this movie, one really takes care in the choices they make in life. This movie is a very deep and insightful message. I recommend to all.
- DirectorGlenn FicarraJohn RequaStarsSteve CarellRyan GoslingJulianne MooreA middle-aged husband's life changes dramatically when his wife asks him for a divorce. He seeks to rediscover his manhood with the help of a newfound friend, Jacob, learning to pick up girls at bars.This film will start the 9s. This movie was nothing special during the first 20-30 minutes, but after that this movie takes off for a wild, fun, humorous ride.
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This movie was a very pleasant twist ending. The whole time I was thinking how in the world was Emma Stone's character gonna tie into the rest of the story...and I did not expect what they threw out, very satisfying movie ending! - DirectorSteven SpielbergStarsTom HanksMatt DamonTom SizemoreFollowing the Normandy Landings, a group of U.S. soldiers go behind enemy lines to retrieve a paratrooper whose brothers have been killed in action.9. The best, most realistic war movie ever. Incredible ending.
- DirectorAndrew StantonLee UnkrichStarsAlbert BrooksEllen DeGeneresAlexander GouldAfter his son is captured in the Great Barrier Reef and taken to Sydney, a timid clownfish sets out on a journey to bring him home.Simply a great movie, nice storyline, cool events, and just a great feel-good movie. I don't normally watch kids movies but this was really enjoyable.
- DirectorClint EastwoodStarsAngelina JolieColm FeoreAmy RyanAfter Christine's son goes missing, she reaches out to the LAPD to find him. But when they try to pass off an impostor as her son to quieten public protests, she refuses to accept him or give up hope.Wonderful movie. So, so dark.
- DirectorAntoine FuquaStarsDenzel WashingtonEthan HawkeScott GlennA rookie cop spends his first day as a Los Angeles narcotics officer with a rogue detective who isn't what he appears to be.Great.
- DirectorSeth GordonStarsJason BatemanCharlie DayJason SudeikisThree friends conspire to murder their awful bosses when they realize they are standing in the way of their happiness.Genius writing on the part of John Francis Daley. Such great humor throughout the film, a somewhat original storyline, and a fun cast. This is one of the few comedies in a long time that actually had my stomach hurting.
- DirectorGus Van SantStarsRobin WilliamsMatt DamonBen AffleckWill Hunting, a janitor at M.I.T., has a gift for mathematics, but needs help from a psychologist to find direction in his life.A genius screenplay. The story is so immersive and has such a depth to its characters. A classic.
- DirectorJ.C. ChandorStarsZachary QuintoStanley TucciKevin SpaceyFollows the key people at an investment bank over a 24-hour period during the early stages of the 2008 financial crisis.This is the film that got me into screenwriting. Very intriguing story with fast paced dialog, that was just so well written. Carried by great actors. Kevin Spacey does it again with this one.
- DirectorBrett RatnerStarsJackie ChanChris TuckerKen LeungA loyal and dedicated Hong Kong Inspector teams up with a reckless and loudmouthed L.A.P.D. detective to rescue the Chinese Consul's kidnapped daughter, while trying to arrest a dangerous crime lord along the way.Can laugh my head off with every viewing, and I can quote you this whole film, no exaggeration.
- DirectorTony KayeStarsEdward NortonEdward FurlongBeverly D'AngeloLiving a life marked by violence, neo-Nazi Derek finally goes to prison after killing two black youths. Upon his release, Derek vows to change; he hopes to prevent his brother, Danny, who idolizes Derek, from following in his footsteps.Dark in nature, uplifting in retrospect.
- DirectorScott KalvertStarsLeonardo DiCaprioLorraine BraccoMarilyn SokolA teenager finds his dreams of becoming a basketball star threatened after he free falls into the harrowing world of drug addiction.Leo could act back in the day too. A deep depiction of falling apart in drugs.
- DirectorRoger KumbleStarsRyan ReynoldsAmy SmartAnna FarisWhile visiting his hometown during Christmas, a man comes face-to-face with his old high-school crush and best friend--a woman whose rejection of him turned him into a ferocious womanizer.9. So witty, and so charming. I knew this would be Ryan Reynolds big break.
- DirectorJoel SchumacherStarsColin FarrellKiefer SutherlandForest WhitakerPublicist Stuart Shepard finds himself trapped in a phone booth, pinned down by an extortionist's sniper rifle. Unable to leave or receive outside help, Stuart's negotiation with the caller leads to a jaw-dropping climax.9. How a whole movie that takes place in a phone booth is this good is beyond me.
- DirectorEvan GoldbergSeth RogenStarsJames FrancoJonah HillSeth RogenSix Los Angeles celebrities are stuck in James Franco's house after a series of devastating events just destroyed the city. Inside, the group not only have to face the apocalypse, but themselves.9. Hilarious, mainly because of my fondness for this new era's comedy regime.
- DirectorDean WrightStarsAndy GarciaOscar IsaacCatalina Sandino MorenoA chronicle of the Cristeros War (1926-1929); a war by the people of Mexico against the atheistic Mexican government.Great film, so gripping, and a beautiful telling of a beautiful story. 9.
- DirectorChristopher NolanStarsChristian BaleHeath LedgerAaron EckhartWhen the menace known as the Joker wreaks havoc and chaos on the people of Gotham, Batman must accept one of the greatest psychological and physical tests of his ability to fight injustice.I've never been one for superhero movies, but Hollywood made something great with this one, mainly because of the character of The Joker. When I start rooting for the bad guy, and not really caring about the good guy, that's an extraordinary film. 9.
- DirectorMartin ScorseseStarsLeonardo DiCaprioMatt DamonJack NicholsonAn undercover cop and a mole in the police attempt to identify each other while infiltrating an Irish gang in South Boston.9.
- DirectorGabriele MuccinoStarsWill SmithThandiwe NewtonJaden SmithA struggling salesman takes custody of his son as he's poised to begin a life-changing professional career.Powerful story.
- DirectorGeorge ClooneyStarsPaul GiamattiGeorge ClooneyPhilip Seymour HoffmanAn idealistic staffer for a new presidential candidate gets a crash course on dirty politics during his stint on the campaign trail.I like a little bit of scandal here and there.
- DirectorJason ReitmanStarsGeorge ClooneyVera FarmigaAnna KendrickRyan's job is to travel around the country firing off people. When his boss hires Natalie, who proposes firing people via video conference, he tries to convince her that her method is a mistake.A deep story about the how your outlook on life can change because of who enters and exits it.
- DirectorAlex KurtzmanStarsChris PineElizabeth BanksMichelle PfeifferWhile settling his recently deceased father's estate, a salesman discovers he has a sister whom he never knew about, leading both siblings to re-examine their perceptions about family and life choices.Just a different kind of execution of a somewhat familiar soap opera type story.
- DirectorRichard LinklaterStarsEthan HawkeJulie DelpyAndrea EckertA young man and woman meet on a train in Europe, and wind up spending one evening together in Vienna. Unfortunately, both know that this will probably be their only night together.Just a wonderful dialog driven film.
- DirectorRichard LinklaterStarsEthan HawkeJulie DelpyVernon DobtcheffNine years after Jesse and Celine first met, they encounter each other again on the French leg of Jesse's book tour.One of the 3 sequels I like better than the original.
- DirectorRyan CooglerStarsMichael B. JordanMelonie DiazOctavia SpencerThe story of Oscar Grant III, a 22-year-old Bay Area resident, who crosses paths with friends, enemies, family, and strangers on the last day of 2008.Such an incredible character development. 10.
- DirectorMartin ScorseseStarsLeonardo DiCaprioJonah HillMargot RobbieBased on the true story of Jordan Belfort, from his rise to a wealthy stock-broker living the high life to his fall involving crime, corruption and the federal government.10.
What a beautiful attack on the worldview on power, money, lust and fame.
"Let's face our problems by becoming rich!" - Jordan Belfort.