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Uncovered Films - Absolute Best of 2008
By an Amazon.com customer
30 Days Of Night [Blu-ray]30 Days Of Night [Blu-ray]
Buy new: $19.49 / Used from: $8.38
Underrated vampire film. Really dark, really bloody, and really scary.
Awake [Blu-ray]Awake [Blu-ray]
Buy new: $17.99 / Used from: $12.36
A great big-twist type of movie. Really makes you think twice about ever getting surgery.
The Bank Job [Blu-ray] + Digital CopyThe Bank Job [Blu-ray] + Digital Copy
Buy new: $17.99 / Used from: $7.83
The best heist thriller out there. Really fun stuff, and some of Statham's best understated acting.
The Brave One [Blu-ray]The Brave One [Blu-ray]
Buy new: $14.99 / Used from: $8.56
Jodie Foster is simply amazing in this revenge thriller.
Hitcher (2007) [Blu-ray]Hitcher (2007) [Blu-ray]
A masterpiece of thrills and chills. Sean Bean is the best I've ever seen him here. What a great baddie.
Juno (Special Edition + Digital Copy) [Blu-ray]Juno (Special Edition + Digital Copy) [Blu-ray]
Buy new: $17.99 / Used from: $7.28
More than just the buzz-movie of the year with a great soundtrack, the story is heartfelt and pleasant to watch. The dialogue is simply hilarious.
Jack Brooks: Monster SlayerJack Brooks: Monster Slayer
Buy new: $13.49 / Used from: $2.00
The best monster movie in years, an homage to the best latex monster films of yesteryear, and downright hilarious. You've got to appreciate the passion behind this film.
Lars and the Real GirlLars and the Real Girl
Buy new: $7.99 / Used from: $2.39
Extremely moving, effortlessly hilarious without ever being vulgar, and the best acting I've ever seen from Ryan Gosling and Emily Mortimer. Lars was completely robbed of awards, it deserves many.
The Midnight Meat Train [Blu-ray]The Midnight Meat Train [Blu-ray]
Buy new: $16.99 / Used from: $10.89
It's a shame Brooke Shields is credited first, considering her lack of a part in this film, but either way, this is a brilliant horror movie in which Vinnie Jones' psychopathic performance truly shines. It's the first time I really realized why everyone loved his acting so much. Be mad at it's studio for not promoting or releasing this in theaters.
PenelopePenelope
Buy new: $15.99 / Used from: $3.72
Completely overshadowed by bigger films, it's so sad that people did not take the time to see this. It's so brilliantly funny, Ricci is so perfectly cast, and the story is downright excellent.
Run Lola Run [Blu-ray]Run Lola Run [Blu-ray]
Buy new: $14.99 / Used from: $13.48
So heart pounding, so thrilling, and so unique. Never let this one slip by, and see it on Blu-ray now that you have the chance.
The Secret [Blu-ray]The Secret [Blu-ray]
Buy new: $16.49 / Used from: $15.97
One of the biggest snubs in cinematic history. Touching, moving, and suspenseful without even trying. Everyone I recommend this to falls in love with it. Olivia Thirlby is the next biggest actress. See her in her biggest and best role yet.