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Favorite movies of 2008
By an Amazon.com customer
Frost/NixonFrost/Nixon
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1) This movie from Ron Howard was captivating. Having lived through the event, I knew what was going to happen, but much like "The Queen" found myself engrossed and learning new things.
Rachel Getting MarriedRachel Getting Married
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2) A tour de force for Anne Hathaway who is in almost avery scene and has you at times laughing, crying, and wincing...often within seconds of each other. Rosemarie Dewitt was very good as her sister.
The Dark Knight (Widescreen Single-Disc Edition)The Dark Knight (Widescreen Single-Disc Edition)
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3) What can you say about Heath Ledger's performance that has not already been said. I marvel at some of the smaller supporting roles. Gary Oldman is magnificent as Jim Gordon and so is Aaron Eckhart.
Iron Man (Single-Disc Edition)Iron Man (Single-Disc Edition)
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4) If this movie would have come out in any year except 6 weeks before "The Dark Knight" we would be talking about it as the best action movie of the year. Magnificent job by Robert Downey Jr.
Nothing But the TruthNothing But the Truth
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5) In a story taken from the Valerie Plame case, this was an engrossing movie that I think myself and only 4 others saw! This is Kate Beckinsale's best work.
Slumdog MillionaireSlumdog Millionaire
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6) I came into this movie convinced that I was not going to like it and as it turns out, I was very wrong. The framing of the narrative withing the framework of the game show is brilliant.
The ReaderThe Reader
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7) If I could impart any advice to be taken it would be...if you see Kate Winslet in it, then go see it! This is an amazing story.
Tropic ThunderTropic Thunder
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8) I think that this movie was tragically overlooked. Amazingly funny in places with strong acting and the uncredited Tom Cruise is magnificent. It gave us, "I'm just a dude, playing a dude, who's playing a dude."
The Spiderwick Chronicles (Widescreen Edition)The Spiderwick Chronicles (Widescreen Edition)
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9) In my view this beat out Wall-E as the best kids movie of the year. It is brisk. It assumes that kids have brains and can follow along without having to be pandered to, and it is just plain fun.
The WrestlerThe Wrestler
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10) Other than Heath Ledger in "The Dark Knight" this was the performance of the year.
W. (Widescreen)W. (Widescreen)
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11) Josh Brolin's performance was extraordinary in a movie that is not nearly as skewed as some in the media tried to portray. All comes down to wanting daddy's approval.
MilkMilk
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12) Yet another magnificent performance from Sean Penn!
Revolutionary RoadRevolutionary Road
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13) Please refer back to my Kate Winslet point of before! Amazing performances from her and Leo in this tale of a marraige going under.
Mamma Mia! The Movie (Two Disc Special Edition)Mamma Mia! The Movie (Two Disc Special Edition)
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14) okay I know that some of the singing was not the best but just like the broadway show, this is all about having fun! The Greek scenery is also breathtaking!
Valkyrie (Single-Disc Edition)Valkyrie (Single-Disc Edition)
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15) I think Tom got ripped without cause as this was a very entertaining movie. Again, despite knowing how it turns out, the movie turns up the tension right to the final bullets. I thought all of the performances were solid.
Zack and Miri Make a Porno (2-Disc Edition)Zack and Miri Make a Porno (2-Disc Edition)
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16) Kevin Smith will never be everyone's cup of tea, but just like with Dogma, I found this movie to be very funny.
Wall-E (Single-Disc Edition)Wall-E (Single-Disc Edition)
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17) I am not sure if I enjoyed this as much as I appreciated just what an artistic accomplishment it was.
The X-Files: I Want to Believe (Three-Disc Special Edition + Digital Copy)The X-Files: I Want to Believe (Three-Disc Special Edition + Digital Copy)
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This gets special inclusion on the list because I was a hige fan of the series and of the first movie and found this latest movie to be highly entertaining without having to know all of the mythology.