This is one of the those independent films that turned out to be a real hidden gem. It was refreshing to see a story about a struggling young couple instead of having another film about a young college kid who turns into a billionare business mogul. Plus, the underlying theme of what money can do to people is especially relevant today. As with Dirty Girl, which I'll get to in a minute, I was delighted by Juno Temple's hilarious performance, and hope to see her in more projects.
88. Hugo
As much of a marketing nightmare this movie probably was, it did very well and garnered countless awards. Not only is the cast a culmination of some of the best current actors in Hollywood, but this movie is beautiful! Just the visuals alone earn it a 10/10. The romanticized steampunk-like atmosphere really pulls you in, and the intriguing, imaginative story makes for a delightful experience.
87. Carrie
While not all of Stephen King's adaptations have succeeded, Carrie has become legendary in the horror genre. Though the constant Psycho sound effects make the film appear a bit campy in some spots, the tone, music, and cinematography help this film to still be considered as one of the classic Hollywood horror films. Today, Sissy Spacek stands among Anjelica Houston and Winona Ryder as being one of Hollywood's scream queens.
86. Tarzan
Alas, yet another film I have loved since childhood makes an appearance. (There are probably going to be a few more as we move forward). Tarzan came out a year or two before Atlantis and kind of performed at the box office in a similar fashion. It's one of those Disney movies that is visually striking in terms of animation, but is not as easily remembered as The Lion King. For what it's worth, this is still one of my all-time favorite Disney films, and has enough heart to make it last for many years to come.
85. Dirty Girl
This movie is sort of like if The Brass Teapot was bit little more lighthearted. While both movies have similar tones and cinematography styles, and both happen to star Juno Temple, this movie relies on a snarky sense of humor that is sure to charm anyone. This film is most definitely a go-to choice for an enjoyable summer film.
84. Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End
This is probably my favorite out of all the Pirates films because I feel that it is the one in which everyone tried the hardest. The acting carries the film well, and while the story can get confusing, it still does a decent job on answering all our questions. But the main thing to love about this movie is the cinematography. I mean, holy crap, this movie is gigantic! The costumes, the sets, the characters, the effects; just everything about it screams "adventure"!
83. A League Of Their Own
What I like about this movie is that it is considered a pro-female film but does not feel the need to be overladen with hyperfeminist tropes and messages. The cast is wonderfully hilarious, and they all have great chemistry. I am not usually one for sports films, but this movie helped to change my mind. In fact, it is probably my all-time favorite sports film.
82. Rango
If you still aren't sure whether Johnny Depp can truly do well in pretty much any role he's in, Rango will most definitely prove it to you. The first time I watched this film, not only did I appreciate the raw, dry, (and very adult) sense of humor, but the switch from the generic forest animals to the desert was an interesting change that this film made. Finally, a movie about talking animals that isn't full of showtunes and princesses!
81. Knowing
Though some criticize this film as being overly grim, I feel that the tone helps the story extremely well. Knowing is the best apocalypse film I have seen in a while. It's intelligent (for the most part, anyway), and it's appropriately chilling, which can be difficult for most big-budget disaster films to pull off; 2012, I'm looking at you! Even after seeing this film at least three times, it still continues to give me major chills.
80. Airplane!
Similar to how Bill And Ted treats itself, this film also succeeds in that it doesn't take itself too seriously. The humor is outstanding, though what makes it unique in that it has a little something for everyone. There's slapstick, satire, black comedy, and almost everything under the sun. Definitely one of the comedy greats, and certainly not one to miss.
79. Shrek
I believe that this was the one film that really put Dreamworks on the map. Shrek helped prove that Disney wasn't the only one who could make smart animated films that could appeal to everyone. It's got a brilliant cast and memorable characters that still hold up today. Too bad the series kind of died a slow death, but still.
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