Best Films of the past 10 years
POSTED BY: JEWELSTAITEFAN
UPDATED: Monday, May 18, 2026 17:17
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One more thing. I took another look at your list and I found I overlooked some movies that I enjoyed; such as:
Edge of Tomorrow
American Sniper
Imitation Game
Blindside
Avengers
Guardians of the Galaxy
Cabin in the Woods
Hunger Games
The Help
Zero Dark Thirty
Casino Royale
The Sessions
Super 8
District 9
John Wick
Stardust
Out of this list I would add Edge of Tomorrow on my Best of 2014. Sometimes it pays to look at something a second time to appreciate it.
SGG
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Originally posted by SHINYGOODGUY:
Tell me something, why ask for best films (according to our own tastes) and then question our choices? (or, in this case, my choices)
This is a fair question. Plagiarism on the internet is rampant and apparent copycat lists seems suspect. Since others might notice this, I asked the same question they might think. In this reply you have alleviated concerns that you were not fully honest. Thanks for that.
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As I stated, these are movies I've actually watched over the years. I've always enjoyed watching films ever since I was a kid and I enjoy discussing them after.
I even enjoy making these lists, but I prefer discussing the films.
Tell me something, have you ever seen some of the movies I listed on any Oscar lists; such as:
Bubble - was not Oscar nominated. I made a mistake, it was made in 2005 but released in the US in 2006, not 2007.
Zodiac is another film that was never nominated for an Oscar, despite that it was, and is, one of the best films in the last 10 years.
V for Vendetta - never nominated for an Oscar.
The Fall - same as above
Bad Lieutenant - same thing, never nominated for an Oscar
Kick Ass - same as above
Drive - same as above
Another Earth - same as above
Cloud Atlas - was famously, or infamously, snubbed by the Oscars
End of Watch - no Oscar noms
Blue is The 'Warmest Color - no Oscar noms
Prisoners - No Love from Oscars
Lego Movie - same as above
Under The Skin - there is an actual article, written by Andrea Towers of Entertainment Weekly (2/4/15) who's headline read: Nominated for Nothing: Under The Skin
Speaking of which, Marilyn (listed for 2011) is not the full title; it's: My Week with Marilyn. Also it received 2 nominations; one for Best Actress and one for Best Supporting Actor. So I guess I need to remove it from my list, according to your criticism.
SGG
Bubble - didn't see. Is is like Israeli Good Old Fashioned Orgy?
Zodiac - Despite Jake and Downey, I was hoping the likes of Ruffalo, Edwards, Cox, Koteas, and Sevigny would adequately buoy it. Alas, far too much screen time was allotted the 2 twits.
V - Had to watch Portman, Weaving, but disappointed.
The Fall - you mean from 2006? Have not seen.
Bad Lieutenant II - Wasn't thrilled with the first, and 09's Port of Call was more dark than I cared for, but I had hoped Cage and Balk would elevate it.
Another Earth - didn't see.
End of Watch - despite Pena and Kendrick, I think I managed to avoid another Jake entry.
Blue is the... - I considered adding this in, but it was one of the contenders that I didn't think was BEST, but I have recommended it. I don't recall if I have seen the full trilogy, tho.
Drive - ditto.
Under the Skin - ditto. I have recommended it on this board.
Prisoners - I think I managed to avoid another Jake entry.
Cloud Atlas - Saw it. So forgettable that I started watching it a second time.
Kick-Ass - on my list.
Lego - the portrayals were too dramatic for me. I did like the part where the falling anvil smashed the coyote's head into the ground while the ACME dymamite blew out his bung.
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Originally posted by JEWELSTAITEFAN:Quote:
Originally posted by SHINYGOODGUY:
Tell me something, why ask for best films (according to our own tastes) and then question our choices? (or, in this case, my choices)
This is a fair question. Plagiarism on the internet is rampant and apparent copycat lists seems suspect. Since others might notice this, I asked the same question they might think. In this reply you have alleviated concerns that you were not fully honest. Thanks for that.
I should have also mentioned that the films that your listed which were Oscar winners were the ones most suspect, from my PoV.
Part of the criteria I have used is what I thought was better than what was Oscared.
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OK, I just sorted the list in the OP by year.
Looks like 2011 and 2015 were lean years.
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Originally posted by Brenda:
Let's see. My list includes
American Sniper(even though I'm not much on war movies)
BlackHawk Down
Avengers(all of them)
X-Men(I'd say all)
Man of Steel
RED
Expendables 1 & 2
Water Diviner( set after WWI with Russell Crowe)2014)
I've seen District 9 and it was alright. Don't think I could watch it again. My late guy loved it.
Other films I like which I think sort of fit into your catergory are MIB 1 &2 also Blade 1 & 2.
Blackhawk Down was 2001/2 - unless you meant something else.
MIB III was 2012 - did you want that one?
Blade franchise ran from 1998-2004. Did you have another in mind?
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Let me answer with this: I love movies, always have. I have too much respect for the craft, and for myself, to plagiarize - that is a big no-no for anyone who aspires to the lofty goals of the art form. Seriously, I love to write and would love to create a film (preferably with my son) one day.
Having said that, I understand that it may appear that way, but you had asked
that we compile a list of "our" choices for Best Film. Even if I did copy my list
from an Oscar website, they are still my choices. It would be plagiarism if I
passed off the comments and critiques of those films as my own ideas.
I will answer the second part later today or tomorrow, because that will take more time, as I have a few comments right off the top of my head and I want to take
time to reply properly.
SGG
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Originally posted by JEWELSTAITEFAN:Quote:
Originally posted by SHINYGOODGUY:
Tell me something, why ask for best films (according to our own tastes) and then question our choices? (or, in this case, my choices)
This is a fair question. Plagiarism on the internet is rampant and apparent copycat lists seems suspect. Since others might notice this, I asked the same question they might think. In this reply you have alleviated concerns that you were not fully honest. Thanks for that.Quote:
As I stated, these are movies I've actually watched over the years. I've always enjoyed watching films ever since I was a kid and I enjoy discussing them after.
I even enjoy making these lists, but I prefer discussing the films.
Tell me something, have you ever seen some of the movies I listed on any Oscar lists; such as:
Bubble - was not Oscar nominated. I made a mistake, it was made in 2005 but released in the US in 2006, not 2007.
Zodiac is another film that was never nominated for an Oscar, despite that it was, and is, one of the best films in the last 10 years.
V for Vendetta - never nominated for an Oscar.
The Fall - same as above
Bad Lieutenant - same thing, never nominated for an Oscar
Kick Ass - same as above
Drive - same as above
Another Earth - same as above
Cloud Atlas - was famously, or infamously, snubbed by the Oscars
End of Watch - no Oscar noms
Blue is The 'Warmest Color - no Oscar noms
Prisoners - No Love from Oscars
Lego Movie - same as above
Under The Skin - there is an actual article, written by Andrea Towers of Entertainment Weekly (2/4/15) who's headline read: Nominated for Nothing: Under The Skin
Speaking of which, Marilyn (listed for 2011) is not the full title; it's: My Week with Marilyn. Also it received 2 nominations; one for Best Actress and one for Best Supporting Actor. So I guess I need to remove it from my list, according to your criticism.
SGG
Bubble - didn't see. Is is like Israeli Good Old Fashioned Orgy?
Zodiac - Despite Jake and Downey, I was hoping the likes of Ruffalo, Edwards, Cox, Koteas, and Sevigny would adequately buoy it. Alas, far too much screen time was allotted the 2 twits.
V - Had to watch Portman, Weaving, but disappointed.
The Fall - you mean from 2006? Have not seen.
Bad Lieutenant II - Wasn't thrilled with the first, and 09's Port of Call was more dark than I cared for, but I had hoped Cage and Balk would elevate it.
Another Earth - didn't see.
End of Watch - despite Pena and Kendrick, I think I managed to avoid another Jake entry.
Blue is the... - I considered adding this in, but it was one of the contenders that I didn't think was BEST, but I have recommended it. I don't recall if I have seen the full trilogy, tho.
Drive - ditto.
Under the Skin - ditto. I have recommended it on this board.
Prisoners - I think I managed to avoid another Jake entry.
Cloud Atlas - Saw it. So forgettable that I started watching it a second time.
Kick-Ass - on my list.
Lego - the portrayals were too dramatic for me. I did like the part where the falling anvil smashed the coyote's head into the ground while the ACME dymamite blew out his bun
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Bubble - (IMDB description) - Set against the backdrop of a decaying Midwestern town, a murder becomes the focal point of three people who work in a doll factory.
Soderbergh used unknown actors and shot this film with a small budget, a little over a million. My guess is you will not like it.
The Fall - Yes, from 2006. Directed by Tarsem Singh, brilliantly shot and a good story, worked as a fable.
Bad Lieutenant - 2009 film with Nick Cage (Port of Call) Cage was masterful; which is why I put................
Kick Ass on my list. Cage and Chloe Grace Moretz; especially the scene when Big Daddy is burned alive - the emotional highpoint and solid drama.
The others you had an opinion about, so no need to comment further; except......
Plagiarism - the practice of taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as one's own. It occurs when a writer duplicates another writer's language or ideas and then calls the work his or her own. (internet dictionary meaning).
I wanted to share that with you to inform you what exactly it means to plagiarize.
To be honest, I was surprised and insulted at your accusation. Well, maybe not so surprised, but definitely insulted and a bit confused. How could one plagiarize a list of one's own favorite list of anything? Well, I could have copied someone
else's list, I guess, and palm it off as my own. But, I did not do that. You
refer to the list of Oscar-nominated films, but you did not do your homework to
check and see that many were not nominated. Actually you had not seen a handful that were on my list, which contradicts your claim. So, right there, you fucked
up!
Tell me, had you seen such a list anywhere else? I would take a wild guess and
say - No. Then why accuse someone? You really need to think before you jump
to conclusions. To anyone who writes, or aspires to the art of writing, it is a serious accusation. I'm telling you as a fellow Browncoat, do not toss that
around mindlessly.
We have a good thing here in Cinema, handle with care.
SGG
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I hear you Brenda. It irks me that we have to do this, it shouldn't be necessary.
SGG
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Originally posted by Brenda:
And I just replied with what I liked or like. I have been too busy this decade to truly pay attention to films coming out. And I DO NOT watch the Oscars or go to that website.
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I'm unlike JewelStaiteFan, in that I do not let my like or dislike of an actor or director, particularly their politics, determine whether or not I see a movie. I think Mel Gibson is scum, but that didn't stop me from watching The Beaver, and actually liking the film and his performance, although it is not on the following list. When JSF criticizes or questions other's taste, I have to wonder if he gets his ideas from some website all about "boycott these movies because those guys' politics suck."
I am like ShinyGoodGuy. I've been a film buff almost as long as I can remember, and that's a long time. I'm 65. In addition to watching movies from a young age, my employment for nearly 20 years was in related fields, first as a video operator for a movie channel with an independent cable outlet in the mid-70s, to over 13 years as a film projectionist. I like a wide range of films, including independent films some others might not have had a chance to see. I don't go to the theater as much these days, so I had to research for years certain films came out that I didn't see until later on disc or Netflix.
There are still quite a few recent ones I have not seen yet: The Revenant, Spotlight, The Big Short, Room, The Danish Girl, Trumbo, and Deadpool. The only film released this year that I've seen so far is Batman v Superman. It is not on the following list for sure. It took me a while to whittle the list down, it originally had many more titles. I started with 2005, for a reason I'm sure Browncoats will understand, and ended it with a few good ones from 2015. If only I could go back one more year, because I really loved The Incredibles from 2004. They are not ranked for the year, merely in alphabetical order. No one should assume a title is on my list for any other reason than that I liked it. If something is not on my list it means I didn't like it (enough) or I haven't seen it. If you don't like my list, tough shit.
2005
Batman Begins
Broken Flowers
Good Night and Good Luck
A History of Violence
Serenity
Sin City
2006
Children of Men
The Illusionist
Letters From Iwo Jima
Pan's Labyrinth
The Prestige
Volver
2007
Across the Universe
Atonement
The Darjeeling Limited
Eastern Promises
The Man From Earth
No Country For Old Men
Persepolis
Zodiac
2008
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
The Dark Knight
Doubt
Iron Man
Slumdog Millionaire
Wall-E
2009
Coraline
District 9
Moon
The Road
Up
Watchmen
Where the Wild Things Are
2010
127 Hours
Biutiful
Inception
The King's Speech
Monsters
Restrepo
2011
Another Earth
Captain America: The First Avenger
Hugo
The Tree of Life
2012
The Avengers
Cloud Atlas
Cosmopolis
Looper
Safety Not Guaranteed
2013
Before Midnight
Blue Jasmine
Dallas Buyers Club
Frances Ha
Her
Inside Llewyn Davis
Lone Survivor
Nebraska
2014
American Sniper
Birdman
Boyhood
Edge of Tomorrow
Guardians of the Galaxy
The Imitation Game
Love & Mercy
The Theory of Everything
2015
The Age of Adaline
Brooklyn
Ex Machina
The Martian
Straight Outta Compton
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Originally posted by Brenda:Quote:
Originally posted by SHINYGOODGUY:
I hear you Brenda. It irks me that we have to do this, it shouldn't be necessary.
SGGQuote:
Originally posted by Brenda:
And I just replied with what I liked or like. I have been too busy this decade to truly pay attention to films coming out. And I DO NOT watch the Oscars or go to that website.
I get it. BlackHawk Down was a film that was recommended to me by my late guy and that is why I watched it. I like Vampire movies and things which is why Blade made my list.
And as for award shows they bore me to tears. Used to watch them when I was a teenager but not any more.
Brenda. I suspect you may have misunderstood me. The only comments I directed at you were my seeking clarification of whether I had correctly interpreted your list. I did in fact agree with those on your list, however they were not within the time frame, and I did not want to exclude a film you had intended but I might have assumed was another.
I don't think I have any qualm or quibble with you.
If I didn't say so before, thank you for your contribution.
Did you intend for MiB III to be included?
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Originally posted by SHINYGOODGUY:
Bubble - (IMDB description) - Set against the backdrop of a decaying Midwestern town, a murder becomes the focal point of three people who work in a doll factory.
Soderbergh used unknown actors and shot this film with a small budget, a little over a million. My guess is you will not like it.
I was asking if you meant this, listed by imdb as 2006:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0476643/
But you meant this, listed by imdb as 2005:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0454792/
That looks interesting, the sort of film I might have sought out. But at that time I wold have been very busy and likely unaware it existed and unlikely it was shown at my local theater.
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The Fall - Yes, from 2006. Directed by Tarsem Singh, brilliantly shot and a good story, worked as a fable.
That synopsis sounds similar to The English Patient. Was it? I don't recall seeing it.
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Bad Lieutenant - 2009 film with Nick Cage (Port of Call) Cage was masterful; which is why I put................
Masterful? I might try it again.
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Kick Ass on my list. Cage and Chloe Grace Moretz; especially the scene when Big Daddy is burned alive - the emotional highpoint and solid drama.
Precisely the scene that rogerebert had SPOILERED.
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The others you had an opinion about, so no need to comment further;
SGG
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