To continue the theme of "best of the decade," here is movie critic Richard Roeper's top ten films of the 2000s, along with a few of his comments.
10. Hotel Rwanda (2004) - "One of the most heartbreaking and inspirational movies I've ever seen, based on a true story."
9. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000) - "Epic, exotic, romantic, gorgeous - and filled with breathtaking fight sequences."
8. 25th Hour (2002) - "Works as a social commentary, a crime story, a buddy film and a story about the bond between father and son."
7. Slumdog Millionaire (2008) - "'The Usual Suspects' meets 'It's a Wonderful Life,' with a whole lot of 21st century Charles Dickens, as well."
6. Mystic River (2003) - "If Clint Eastwood had never acted in a single frame of film in his life, he'd be an American treasure for his work behind the camera."
5. House of Flying Daggers (2004) - "The most beautiful film of the decade."
4. Memento (2001) - "Ingeniously inverted puzzle that goes from finish to start, like Hitchcock walking backward."
3. Traffic (2000) - "Soderbergh's sprawling masterpiece about the myriad ways in which drugs have invaded our culture is a triumph of style and content."
2. In America (2003) - "In this beautiful, heart-wrenching, fictionalized version of his own story, director Jim Sheridan explores the theme of 'aliens' in America while continually referencing another alien: 'E.T.'"
1. The Departed (2006) - "Great, juicy performances, a brilliant screenplay and enough twists and turns to leave you breathless."
Do you agree with this list?
For Roeper's complete list of the 100 best movies of the decade, along with comments and honorable mentions, read his Chicago Sun-Times article.
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