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The Top 10 Best Films of 2011 ... So Far
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Aug 1, 2011
- by Chris_Pandolfi
- posted in Movie Hype
The first six months of 2011 were, as far as movies go, incredibly successful. Here now are my picks for the ten best films of the first half of the year. Note: There's a good chance at least a few of these will end up on my year-end best of list.
1
Terrence Malick's beautiful spiritual drama plays directly on the emotions like a finely orchestrated piece of music.
See the full review, "The Search for a Constant in the Ever-Changing Scenes of Time".
See the full review, "The Search for a Constant in the Ever-Changing Scenes of Time".
2
The relentless authenticity of this children of war drama makes it more terrifying than just about any horror movie you can think of.
See the full review, "Children of War in a Story of Failure".
See the full review, "Children of War in a Story of Failure".
3
A film that challenges the audience by encouraging debate over what is "original" and what is a "copy."
See the full review, "Reality is Perception, but Every Opinion Counts".
See the full review, "Reality is Perception, but Every Opinion Counts".
4
This true story of the Trappist monks slain in Algeria takes faith and commitment to a cause more seriously than any of recent memory.
See the full review, "Monks Who Lived as They Believed".
See the full review, "Monks Who Lived as They Believed".
5
A wonderfully cast and poignantly written film about the power of letting go, of overcoming fear and finally opening yourself up to love.
See the full review, "People Making a Start".
See the full review, "People Making a Start".
6
A heartbreaking but highly compelling drama about how the aftermath of a rape can actually be more traumatizing than the rape itself.
See the full review, "Rape Isn't Always as Traumatic as Its Aftermath".
See the full review, "Rape Isn't Always as Traumatic as Its Aftermath".
7
An intelligent, warm, funny, authentic social portrait, enlivened by a wonderful performance by newcomer Alex Shaffer.
8
The legendary "New York Times" fashion photographer becomes the subject of a fascinating, illuminating, and often funny documentary.
See the full review, "Portrait of a Happy Man".
See the full review, "Portrait of a Happy Man".
9
A funny, beautifully rendered, intelligent animated film that's clearly having fun with the conventions of the American western.
See the full review, "There's a New Sheriff in Town".
See the full review, "There's a New Sheriff in Town".
10
Director Matthew Vaughn has gone from making one of the worst superhero movies ever made to one of the best.
See the full review, "American History X".
See the full review, "American History X".
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woopak_the_thrill
August 01, 2011
I was thinking of doing something like this myself....but I just wasn't too impressed with the majority of the movies I've seen so far. I so want to see your # 2, 3, and 5!! Nice list!
Chris_Pandolfi
August 01, 2011
I guess I'm fortunate in that I had a larger selection of movies to choose from. I now understand why not too many critics make these kinds of lists.
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