Honorable mention: Shrek and Planet of the Apes So, these were my favorites. And now, click the link below for something completely different... |
#1: Memento ***** |
#2: Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring ***** |
#3: A Beautiful Mind ****1/2 |
#4: Black Hawk Down ****1/2 |
#5: Snatch **** |
Directed By: Guy Ritchie Starring: Benicio Del Toro, Dennis Farina, Vinnie Jones, Brad Pitt Rated: R (Violence / Language) Running Time: 104 Min. Guy Ritchie takes Quentin Tarantino's storytelling style to a new level of edgy brilliance with this witty tale of tough thugs and hot ice. |
Directed By: Ridley Scott Starring: Josh Hartnett, Ewan McGregor, Tome Sizemore, Eric Bana, William Fichtner, Ewan Bremner, Sam Shepard Rated: R (Wartime Violence / Gore / Language) Running Time: 144 Min. A true story of modern warfare, as courage and heroism do not always result in victory, and dishonor does not always accompany defeat. |
Directed By: Ron Howard Starring: Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly, Ed Harris, Paul Bettany Rated: PG-13 (Violence / Sexuality) Running Time: 134 Min. See the world through the eyes of a genius in this wonderfully dramatic crowd pleaser. Russell Crowe shines as the brilliantly flawed mathematician John Nash. |
Directed By: Peter Jackson Starring: Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen Rated: PG-13 (Violence) Running Time: 178 Min. Stunning visuals and the incredible travels of Frodo Baggins highlight this fantastic adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's epic works of fantasy. |
Directed By: Christopher Nolan Starring: Guy Pearce, Carrie-Anne Moss, Joe Pantoliano Rated: R (Violence / Nudity / Language) Running Time: 116 Min. Unforgettable. Without a doubt my favorite movie of the year. Seen it? You would remember if you had! |
Honorable mention: Shrek and Planet of the Apes So, these were my favorites. And now, click the link below for something completely different... |
A.J.'s Best & Worst of 2001 |
Here are my top five favorite films for the year 2001 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?) |
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