MY TOP TEN FILMS OF 1999
Agree or disagree, here it is as determined by me. Click on a title for more information.
1. AMERICAN
BEAUTY 
An amazing achievement on every level. The only film worthy of a Best Picture nomination
this year.
2. ELECTION
Funny, great writing and directing. It shows that the teen comedy isn’t only for
teens.
3. RUN LOLA
RUN 
Amazing energy, great structure.
4. BEING JOHN
MALKOVICH 
Inventive and original, great story.
5. AMERICAN
MOVIE 
It’s a real documentary, yet funny and compassionate .
6. LOCK STOCK
AND TWO SMOKING BARRELS 
The best action movie of the year, hands down.
7. TOY STORY 2
It’s so rare that a sequel can match the original, and this one does.
8. THREE KINGS
The best political film of the year, great cinematography.
9. THE RED
VIOLIN 
A very pleasant surprise. Don't miss it.
10. BOYS
DON’T CRY 
The best role for an actress in years, pulled off by an even more amazing performer,
Hilary Swank.
and just for fun, here's my 11-20 (IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER)
AMERICAN PIE – it reminded me of the great teen comedies of the 80’s but this one had a lot of heart
AUSTIN POWERS 2 – I loved the original and this one had even more laughs.
CIDER HOUSE RULES – you can tell this movie comes from the love of the filmmakers. A great drama.
GO – Good structure, good filmmaking, just simple fun
INSIDER – Russell Crowe is so good, he makes a dull subject seem interesting.
MAGNOLIA – The first half is unbelievable. It goes down from there but a noble effort.
MATRIX – Reinventing the franchise sci fi movie with great story and effects. Perhaps the STAR WARS of the next millennium.
SIXTH SENSE – an unexpected surprise that keeps you guessing all the way to the end. Even Bruce Willis is good.
SOUTH PARK MOVIE – Guilty Pleasure, but I loved the musical number!
SWEET AND LOWDOWN – a perfect title for this film, sweet. Sean Penn is amazing and Samantha Morton is great without saying a word. The music is a must own soundtrack.
And Finally...
WORST FILM OF THE YEAR
DOGMA – Someone needs to stop Kevin Smith from directing and editing his own movies. He actually managed to make $15 million look like $200,000.
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