Ever since the BBC polled some critics and named the “25 Best Films of the Decade”, there’s been an avalanche of people spewing their picks. In Seattle, Brian Ziztelman polled a group of local critics (including myself) to name our collective favorite picks. While an impressive 9 of my 25 bowed unto that selection, I, like Brent McKnight before me have decided to reveal my own list. After all, these are my favorites. Without explanation or excessively commentary, here they are. My pick for the top 25 of the decade.
Top 25 of Decade
25. Her (2013)
24. The Mist (2007)
23. In Bruges (2008)
22. Birdman (2014)
21. Collateral (2004)
20. Inglorious Basterds (2009)
19. Amélie (2001)
18. 28 Days Later (2002)
17. A History of Violence (2005)
16. Requiem for a Dream (2000)
15. Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)
14. No Country for Old Men (2007)
13. Best in Show (2000)
12. Pan’s Labyrinth (2006)
11. The Wrestler (2008)
10. Toy Story 3 (2010)
9. Drive (2011)
8. Before Sunset (2004)
7. Adaptation (2002)
6. The Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
5. Punch Drunk Love (2002)
4. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)
3. Children of Men (2006)
2. The Social Network (2010)
1. The Royal Tenenbaums (2001)
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By: Matt Oakes
Started blogging about film in college when the university paper wouldn’t have him. Dislikes your consensus film Twitter favorites. Devotee of horror movies that make him die a little inside. Catches films at festivals when he can. Proud SFCS and OFCS member and Tomatometer-approved critic. Editor-in-chief of Silver Screen Riot.
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