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The 25 Best Movies Of 2013(Hollywood) by korrej(m): 3:10am On Dec 20, 2013 |
10. "Frozen" Between the catchy songs performed by killer voices -- a special tip of the hat for Idina Menzel and the surprisingly fantastic Kristen Bell -- and the ridiculously adorable faces of the current Disney era, you'd be hard-pressed to dislike this animated fairy tale. "Frozen" has the makings of a "Little Mermaid"-style classic, but with an even more modern, feminist twist. After all, the main moral of the story has nothing to do with sweet Anna falling for the woodsy Kristoff, but rather the love of family and sisterhood. – B.L.H. 9. "Short Term 12" Here's a film that most folks probably haven’t yet heard of (it made just a smidge over a million at the box office), but we couldn't recommend highly enough. Destin Cretton's comedic drama has drawn comparisons to 2006's excellent "Half Nelson," and rightfully so: Like "Nelson," it's based on a short of the same name, and it centers on twentysomething idealists (Brie Larson and John Gallagher Jr.) hoping to effect change through the young people they mentor (here at a foster care facility in place of a middle school, and award-worthy Larson in lieu of an Oscar- nominated Ryan Gosling) despite their own flaws and troubles. "12" is the type of film that will have you in stitches one moment, tears the next; it's sweet, funny, tender, moving, and beautifully true to life. – K.P. 8. "Inside Llewyn Davis" The story of perpetually down-on-his-luck folk singer Llewyn Davis (Oscar Isaac) is not a happy one, but because it's told through the artistic and insightful lens of Joel and Ethan Coen, there is cinematic magic made in the misery. Their exploration of the early beginnings of American folk music has a timeless, familiar quality and, as we've come to expect from the Coens, a killer soundtrack. Not to mention a few key performances by Isaac, Carey Mulligan, and John Goodman. – K.W. 7. "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire" Don't act so surprised to see this film so high on our list. After all, when was the last time a book adaptation with a huge following that was also a sequel succeeded on so many levels? We'll bet never. Jennifer Lawrence and co. brought more action, higher stakes, and even more heartfelt emotion to the franchise's second installment. Packed to the brim with great performances and both heartbreaking and heart-pounding moments -- with just the right dash of fun -- we have to give a District 11 salute to director Francis Lawrence, who just nailed it. Needless to say, our countdown to Nov. 21, 2014, when "Mockingjay – Part 1" hits theaters, has already begun. – B.L.H. 6. "Her" Who would've thought that watching Joaquin Phoenix fall in love with his computer, in this case a highly-advanced operating system (OS) voiced by Scarlett Johansson, would make for one of the more oddly realistic and emotionally moving films of the year? That is the beauty of Spike Jonze's "Her," a thoughtful, unique, and slightly frightening look at where our addictions to technology may soon lead us. – K.W. 5. "Dallas Buyers Club" Every bit as great as Tom Hanks Oscar-winner "Philadelphia," "Dallas Buyers Club" -- also about a man with HIV-AIDS -- is vastly different, showcasing a visceral, rousing cowboy spirit. "I prefer to die with my boots on," Matthew McConaughey's Ron protests as he goes against doctor's orders. Jared Leto is searing and heart- wrenching as Ron's unlikeliest of sidekicks. Intuitive in all the right ways, "Dallas" flaunts its star's most important performance to date. – M.D. 4. "The Wolf of Wall Street" Martin Scorsese's previous movie was "Hugo," a sweet, kid-friendly romp that made some wonder if the old master had lost his edge. But he shut critics down with this, his fifth and best collaboration with Leonardo DiCaprio. This adaptation of Jordan Belfort's memoir of unlimited greed and debauchery in the financial world of the early '90s has the manic energy of Scorsese classics like "Goodfellas." It's also flat-out hilarious, with Jonah Hill heading up a deep bench of comedic talents. The film does run long, and it could be seen as unintentionally glamorizing the reckless behavior it actually decries. It's still the most potent jolt of pure cinema you'll see this year. – M.M. 3. "American Hustle" "American Hustle" not only moves, it purrs and dances its a** off. Fat-and-bald Christian Bale, sexy-to-the-max Amy Adams, and the rest of the outrageously brilliant cast get supersized by David O. Russell's inventive, dare we say, lyrically guided mind behind the camera. He even manages to sneak in a pseudo-musical into his '70s crime opus: Bale and Jeremy Renner lead a restaurant sing-a-long and Jennifer Lawrence angrily croons to Paul McCartney's "Live and Let Die." – M.D. 2. "Gravity" How did they do it? It's a question we're still asking about director Alfonso Cuarón's astonishing science-fiction movie. And we don't mean how did they film that 12-minute-long opening shot that puts you right in deep orbit with the astronauts on screen. Or how did they get Sandra Bullock and George Clooney, two of the biggest stars in the world, to agree to be dangled like puppets in an enclosed box to simulate the motion of spinning off into space. Or how did "Gravity" get to be the highest-grossing original film of the year (not a sequel, comic-book adaptation, or both). The real question is how did they make such a visual spectacle and pulse- pounding thriller also one of the most heartfelt and genuinely moving stories of the year? – M.M. 1. "12 Years a Slave" In the hands of any other director, the true story of Solomon Northrup (Chiwetel Ejiofor), a free man kidnapped and forced into slavery from 1841 to 1853, could very well have been formulaic, run-of-the-mill, and overly sentimental. Thankfully, it landed in the hands of Steve McQueen ("Shame", who portrays the brutality of slavery by framing Northrup's tale as a taut thriller, creating a visceral experience for viewers akin to someone grabbing you by the throat and not letting go for two hours (in a good, somewhat cathartic way). What results is an instant classic, and the definitive slavery film of our time. Believe the hype: "12 Years a Slave" will knock you out … again, in a good way. – K.P. movies.yahoo.com/blogs/movie-news/25-best-movies-2013-073214602.html?soc_src=mediacontentsharebuttons |
Re: The 25 Best Movies Of 2013(Hollywood) by Fhemmmy: 3:17am On Dec 20, 2013 |
Show me the Nollywood best |
Re: The 25 Best Movies Of 2013(Hollywood) by crazygod(m): 5:22pm On Dec 20, 2013 |
Too bad I haven't watched any movie listed by the Op. Maybe because I watch more of block busters. Best I've watched this year 10. Kick a$$ 2 9. Thor 2 8. Man of steel 7. World war Z 6. Elysium 5. RIPD 4. White house down 3. Percy jackson 2 2. Olympus has fallen 1. Riddick 3. 1 Like |
Re: The 25 Best Movies Of 2013(Hollywood) by AVmonster: 8:56pm On Dec 21, 2013 |
Fruitville Station should definitely be in the top 3.. |
Re: The 25 Best Movies Of 2013(Hollywood) by AVmonster: 8:58pm On Dec 21, 2013 |
crazygod: Too bad I haven't watched any movie listed by the Op. Maybe because I watch more of block busters. Best I've watched this yearNONE of the movies on your list are gonna be nominated for the Oscars 1 Like |
Re: The 25 Best Movies Of 2013(Hollywood) by Kezifils(m): 12:53pm On Dec 22, 2013 |
crazygod: Too bad I haven't watched any movie listed by the Op. Maybe because I watch more of block busters. Best I've watched this year You and I re the same. The only movie am yet to watch on OP's list is gravity. |
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