Honorable mention: Chocolat and O Brother, Where Art Thou? So, these were my favorites. And now, click the link below for something completely different... |
A.J.'s Best & Worst of 2000 |
Here are my top five favorite films for the year 2000 Click the movie posters to read my full review for each film! Remember, unlike those who review films for a living, I haven't seen every movie released this year. This list is chosen from the films that I have seen. (Also, keep in mind that I'm American and male... 'nuf said?) |
#1: Cast Away |
#2: Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon |
#3: Gladiator |
#4: Nurse Betty |
#5: Panic |
Directed By: Henry Bromell Starring: William H. Macy, Neve Campbell, Tracey Ullman, John Ritter, Donald Sutherland Rated: R (Language / Violence) Running Time: 90 Min. A hired killer suffers the turmoil of mid-life-crisis in this realistic and darkly humorous character study. (A Sundance Film Festival selection) |
Directed By: Neil LaBute Starring: Renee Zellweger, Morgan Freeman, Chris Rock, Greg Kinnear, Tia Texada, Crispin Glover Rated: R (Language / Violence) Running Time: 109 Min. A murder witness goes, shall we say, a little funny in the head, and unwittingly evades the killers as well as the authorities in this quirky comic thriller. |
Directed By: Ridley Scott Starring: Russell Crowe, Joaquin Pheonix Rated: R (Extreme Violence) Running Time: 155 Min. The story of Maximus, and his fight for honor, freedom, and revenge. A sweeping, action-filled masterpiece. |
Directed By: Ang Lee Starring: Chow Yun-Fat, Michelle Yeah, Zhang Zi Yi, Chang Chen, Sihung Lung, Pei-Pei Cheng Rated: PG-13 (Violence / Sexuality) Running Time: 120 Min. There's something for everyone in this stylish martial arts fantasy. Brilliant storytelling, performances, and special effects. |
Directed By: Robert Zemeckis Starring: Tom Hanks, Helen Hunt Rated: PG-13 (Intense Situations) Running Time: 143 Min. One man's solitary struggle to survive. A story that is both thoughtful and heartfelt. Features a wonderful performance by Tom Hanks in the lead role. |
Honorable mention: Chocolat and O Brother, Where Art Thou? So, these were my favorites. And now, click the link below for something completely different... |
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