Best Films of 2005

Ten Best Films

1. Munich - poignant and brutal, Munich transcends its counter-terrorism story, demonstrating the futility of revenge and the immorality of pre-emptive violence. The best and most important movie of the year.
2. Good Night and Good Luck - beautifully acted, scripted and directed, historically important and profoundly relevant, a brilliant gem from George Clooney
3. Pride & Prejudice - pitch-perfect romance without a false note, could be the best period film in decades.
4. Memoirs of a Geisha - beautifully filmed and acted, Memoirs is a lush, moving love story
5. Crash - an acting tour-de-force, Crash delves into the complexities and contradictions of race and class, surprising at every turn.
6. Revenge of the Sith - the best Star Wars film after the original, Sith’s plot pulls the entire enterprise together, and every wide shot is a dazzling masterpiece.
7. Walk the Line - both entertaining and tragic, the story of Johnny and June Carter Cash is smartly told and wonderfully acted.
8. Kung Fu Hustle - ingenious, hilarious martial arts spoof, unlike anything you’ve seen before.
9. Sin City - groundbreaking film technique brings noir to a new level, creating a surreal underworld filled with villains and redemption.
10. Wedding Crashers - clever and hysterical, the best comedy of the year makes wonderful use of the substantial talents of Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn.

Three Favorite Documentaries

Aristocrats - hilarious gross-out humor from a long list of comedy greats
Enron - tragic, thorough exposé of greed and corporate corruption
Murderball - gritty, hard-hitting look at wheelchair athletes.

Best Foreign Film

Paradise Now - a fascinating, powerful journey into the hearts of suicide bombers.