Making sense of the AFI top 10

Pai Mon, Dec 17, 2007 at 09:52 PM EST

Before the Devil Knows You're Dead showcased Philip Seymour Hoffman at his smarmiest, Ethan Hawke at his naivest and Marisa Tomei at her chestiest. In other words, another scenery-chewing variation on their usual characters. The only perf of any value was Albert Finney, who was commanding in little screen time. Not commanding enough to make this Top 10 though.

rerun Tue, Dec 18, 2007 at 09:41 AM EST

Of the 3 I've seen (No Country, Knocked Up, and Ratatouille), they were all really good movies. Not sure if the last 2 are Top 10 caliber, but nice to see them recognized. And I really want to see Juno and There Will Be Blood.

Clayton Tue, Dec 18, 2007 at 04:54 PM EST

I can't believe Sweeney didn't make the cut, although the list still is very solid.

Pagan Sat, Jan 12, 2008 at 04:35 PM EST

Just saw "There will be Blood" aka "Bill the Butcher Drills For Oil." Sorry but over rated and I thought the same of "No Country for Old Men". Found "Eastern Promises" and "Juno" way better in every way.

Pagan Sat, Jan 12, 2008 at 04:35 PM EST

Just saw "There will be Blood" aka "Bill the Butcher Drills For Oil." Sorry but over rated and I thought the same of "No Country for Old Men". Found "Eastern Promises" and "Juno" way better in every way.

KAH Sat, Jan 12, 2008 at 06:31 PM EST

Of that list, I've seen Ratatouille, Juno, and Knocked Up (I live 30 min from the nearest indie theater). I'm especially glad that Ratatouille was recognized, because it's the best movie no one's talking about. All three were amazing, and I would nominate the first two for best picture (Knocked Up had a couple of glaring holes to keep it from achieving more than second tier status, mostly revolving around the Rogen-Heigl thing. not terribly believable, but still funny)

I really want to see Blood and No Country,

Scott Tue, Jan 15, 2008 at 03:11 PM EST

Nothing moved me more than "Once" and the music alone is Oscar worthy. Mix in a heart-warming, surprise ending and you've got a film that deserves multiple nominations. I will boycott the Oscars if "Once" doesn't get its due.