Top 5 Movies of 2008
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The Curious Case of Benjamin Button – Combine a unique, complex story and superb performances by some of the best in the business, and you have the makings of not only the best film of the year, but possibly the decade. In this moving tale of love and life, Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett turn in Oscar-caliber performances. But it’s really the breakthrough performance of Taraji P. Henson that has critics and the Academy excited. |
The Dark Knight – Topping its predecessor, Batman Begins, as the best comic book movie ever, The Dark Knightis a brooding, twisted portrayal of the inner-turmoil of Bruce Wayne vs. Batman and good vs. evil. Heath Ledger’s turn as Batman’s demented nemesis, the Joker, was arguably his best performance ever and certainly deserving of a Golden Globe nod.The Dark Knight was the best action flick of the year. |
Trouble the Water – The documentary featuring Kimberly Rivers Roberts and her husband as they struggled to survive Hurricane Katrina and its government-induced troublesome aftermath is full of sadness, hope, frustration, despair and anger. As the husband and wife labor to put their life back together after the storm, humanity in its purest form is presented — no-holds-barred. |
Gran Torino – Hollywood mainstay Clint Eastwood doesn’t lose a beat with his latest film, which explores the relationship between a racist veteran and his Korean neighbors as they work through stereotypes and falsehoods to discover one another’s true, shared essence — their humanity. |
Seven Pounds – Will Smith returns to box-office glory, this time as a man who is pushed to the edge and finally finds redemption through a series of actions. Co-starring Rosario Dawson, this movie asks serious questions about redemption, forgiveness and healing.–j.h. |
