Best Films of 1999

American Pie

Sun, 24 May 2009 22:03:57 GMT

A movie Don Mclean would be proud of and one that made sex cool and funny again, like "Fast Times..." did nearly 20 years earlier.

Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me

Sun, 24 May 2009 22:04:14 GMT

The best spoof sequel ever. The original is tough to top and this one nearly did that.

Office Space

Sun, 24 May 2009 22:04:25 GMT

The perfect movie about the office place. I am looking forward to more Mike Judge movies.

The Matrix

Sun, 24 May 2009 22:04:33 GMT

Revolutionary in every way... except acting - that took a step back.

Toy Story 2

Sun, 24 May 2009 22:04:42 GMT

Another sequel daring to be better than it's predecessor. Bigger, smarter, and funnier.

South Park: Bigger Longer & Uncut

Sun, 24 May 2009 22:04:51 GMT

This movie released at the perfect time and its content is fittingly better than its small-screen origins. Stone and Parker took full advantage of the silver-screen possibilities.

Man on the Moon

Sun, 24 May 2009 22:05:04 GMT

Possibly Jim Carrey's best all-around performance, time will tell.

Fight Club

Sun, 24 May 2009 22:05:33 GMT

The best out-of-control movie since 'Natural Born Killers'

The Hurricane

Sun, 24 May 2009 22:05:42 GMT

Best boxing movie since 'Raging Bull' and one of Denzel's best performances.

Being John Malkovich

Sun, 24 May 2009 22:05:52 GMT

Wildly original and weird. Spike Jonze is amazing with MTV videos and he now proves he can do amazing work with full-length features as well.

Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace

Sun, 24 May 2009 22:06:06 GMT

A Star Wars movie that can't even make the top ten for the year? That's disappointing. The visuals were awesome and the final fight scene is already iconic but besides Liam Neeson the acting is bad, the script isn't any better and the casting of young Anakin is an inexcusable blunder, along with the decision to give Jar Jar Binks more than one line.

Outside Providence

Sun, 24 May 2009 22:06:18 GMT

The Farrellys have done it again in this drug-lovin', low-key film about growing mature in a world of immaturity. Alec Baldwin finally gets a solid role again.

Notting Hill

Sun, 24 May 2009 22:06:29 GMT

This is all Roberts and Grant do, but together they make one of the better romantic comedies of the decade.

Magnolia

Sun, 24 May 2009 22:06:40 GMT

One of the best casts ever created and some great stories all mixed into one fantastic idea. Raining frogs sealed its spot at #14.

Varsity Blues

Sun, 24 May 2009 22:06:53 GMT

The music helps make this idealistic, football-crazed high school movie enjoyable. It's good fun.

The Green Mile

Sun, 24 May 2009 22:07:04 GMT

Dark and slow-moving doesn't describe a typical Tom Hanks movie; but as usual he pulls it off along with the rest of the cast in this emotional Stephen King adaptation.

American Beauty

Sun, 24 May 2009 22:07:14 GMT

Mendes creates an insane world that may be all to real for many suburbanites. I think most people can relate at least one story going on here.

The Thomas Crown Affair

Sun, 24 May 2009 22:07:32 GMT

Similar to Brosnan's Bond roles but possibly even better. I found it to be more entertaining than any of those, plus Russo gets topless - didn't see that coming, AND anything with Dennis Leary is going to be gold.

The Blair Witch Project

Sun, 24 May 2009 22:07:44 GMT

The Web campaign is what brought many to the screenings; but the movie still lived up to its hype. It's realism will be tough to ever beat.

Analyze This

Sun, 24 May 2009 22:07:59 GMT

DeNiro shows his funny side in sort of a mockery role from his past films. Crystal is his usual entertaining self.

Mickey Blue Eyes

Sun, 24 May 2009 22:08:15 GMT

Another funny mob movie, its characters aren't quite as good; but Grant is as charming as usual.

Dogma

Sun, 24 May 2009 22:08:25 GMT

Kevin Smith's best film. It's smart, dark, and hilarious.

The Talented Mr. Ripley

Sun, 24 May 2009 22:08:35 GMT

Damon shows his twisted side in this well-cast film set in the beautiful Italian landscape.

Three Kings

Sun, 24 May 2009 22:08:44 GMT

This movie makes war almost look cool.

The Insider

Sun, 24 May 2009 22:14:17 GMT

Great performances by Pacino and Crowe. I'd like to see them paired again.

Idle Hands

Sun, 24 May 2009 22:09:06 GMT

A hilarious low-budget film that's like the Evil Dead 2 for a new generation.

Run Lola Run

Sun, 24 May 2009 22:09:19 GMT

This film might open my eyes to more German filmmaking. It was an entertaining feast.

The Mummy

Sun, 24 May 2009 22:09:36 GMT

Indiana Jones wannabe but still quite entertaining.

Sleepy Hollow

Sun, 24 May 2009 22:09:47 GMT

The best Sleepy Hollow story since Mickey Mouse's portrayal of Ichabod Crane.

Big Daddy

Sun, 24 May 2009 22:10:04 GMT

An improvement over 'Waterboy' but I'm still waiting for Sandler to get genuinely funny again.

Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo

Sun, 24 May 2009 22:10:18 GMT

A silly film that actually has a little heart in it.

Eyes Wide Shut

Sun, 24 May 2009 22:10:26 GMT

Unfortunately my least favorite Kubrik film is his last; but he's one of the best and this is still a very interesting film.

Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels

Sun, 24 May 2009 22:12:10 GMT

I never thought I'd want to collect guns. Now, I'm kind of into them...

The Bone Collector

Sun, 24 May 2009 22:10:44 GMT

A pretty good film that probably only needs to be watched once.

Entrapment

Sun, 24 May 2009 22:10:53 GMT

Catherine Zeta-Jones is my new love. Now THAT is how you're supposed to avoid lasers!

Payback

Sun, 24 May 2009 22:11:08 GMT

Gibson is great in his balls-to-the-wall role that makes you want to root for the bad guy, like the poster says.

Mystery, Alaska

Sun, 24 May 2009 22:11:52 GMT

The best hockey movie since Mighty Ducks - I'm not sure there have been many others; but it's still a lot of fun, and once again makes me want to move to Alaska.

Cruel Intentions

Sun, 24 May 2009 22:11:21 GMT

The sexiest movie without nudity I've ever seen. It's one big tease; but good entertainment.

Topsy-Turvy

Sun, 24 May 2009 22:12:30 GMT

Visually awesome and a unique script. A film that will probably raise in rank upon a second viewing.

10 Things I Hate About You

Sun, 24 May 2009 22:12:38 GMT

A fun teen movie that's pretty good compared to a lot of the crap that's come out the last couple of years. Ledger doesn't look at a like a high schooler; but Gorden-Levitt equals it out.

The Castle

Sun, 24 May 2009 22:12:59 GMT

A fun low-budget Australian comedy that asks for its DVD to be taken 'straight to the billiard room!'

The Legend of 1900

Sun, 24 May 2009 22:14:01 GMT

A very unique story about a musician who's lived his life entirely aboard a ship.

Tarzan

Sun, 24 May 2009 22:15:35 GMT

Disney has been going downhill slowly the past few years but I have never come close to putting a Disney film this far down the list.

EdTV

Sun, 24 May 2009 22:15:45 GMT

A lower-class version of 'Truman Show' but still a realistic possibility.

Election

Sun, 24 May 2009 22:15:54 GMT

A strange film that somehow makes you laugh at the world we live in by the end.

For Love of the Game

Sun, 24 May 2009 22:16:07 GMT

A cool idea for a film, and it works. It's a little sappy; but hey, it's always sappy with Costner.

Life

Sun, 24 May 2009 22:16:41 GMT

A pretty good on-creen duo with Murphy and Lawrence; but I was hoping for more.

American Movie

Sun, 24 May 2009 22:17:19 GMT

Mark Borchardt inspires us all to make better films.

The World Is Not Enough

Sun, 24 May 2009 22:17:08 GMT

What the hell has happened to James Bond? Brosnan is still great but the story and women and gadgets and action have all gone downhill.

Play It to the Bone

Sun, 24 May 2009 22:17:37 GMT

A film enjoyable enough to watch until the end when you can watch one of the best boxing fights I've seen on film. You need to see this.