Best Films of 1997

Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery

Wed, 27 May 2009 21:31:15 GMT

The greatest spoof movie ever. Hilarious all the way through and over and over.

Liar Liar

Wed, 27 May 2009 21:31:22 GMT

This is a non-stop laugh parade and we have Carrey all to blame, thank you.

Titanic

Wed, 27 May 2009 21:31:30 GMT

A beautiful epic that will always have you hoping the boat doesn't sink.

Good Will Hunting

Wed, 27 May 2009 21:31:38 GMT

A well-written and executed story of what it means to be smart.

Boogie Nights

Wed, 27 May 2009 21:31:58 GMT

A stellar ensemble cast and very interesting look into the porn business of the 70s. Watch it with your roller skates on.

L.A. Confidential

Wed, 27 May 2009 21:32:19 GMT

Another very cool movie with another all-star cast that handles everything very well.

Face/Off

Wed, 27 May 2009 21:32:29 GMT

Lots of action that never gets tiring. Cage and Travolta are great together.

Contact

Wed, 27 May 2009 21:32:40 GMT

Surprisingly one of the best space films I've ever seen. It's as realistic as you can get and well-acted with a darn good story.

The Man Who Knew Too Little

Wed, 27 May 2009 21:33:01 GMT

A very un-seen hilarious film and actually one of Bill Murray's funniest roles.

Starship Troopers

Wed, 27 May 2009 21:33:11 GMT

Verhoeven has directed a very interesting alien flick that's a wonderful spectacle that I hope will have staying power.

Donnie Brasco

Wed, 27 May 2009 21:35:32 GMT

Depp and Pacino are their usually awesomeness in this different type of mob-related story.

Kundun

Wed, 27 May 2009 21:39:06 GMT

On the lower end of the Scorsese films; but shit, it's Scorses so you know it's good.

Wag the Dog

Wed, 27 May 2009 21:33:35 GMT

A perfect blend of satire and realistic horror in this film about the press and public relations

Beverly Hills Ninja

Wed, 27 May 2009 21:33:23 GMT

Stupid but fun. I could watch Farley in anything.

Chasing Amy

Wed, 27 May 2009 21:33:50 GMT

Actually a disappointment; but still good nearly all the way through - I was a little bothered by the ending, a little too weird for my taste.

Amistad

Wed, 27 May 2009 21:34:02 GMT

Nothing fun about this movie; but nothing all that bad about it either.

The Game

Wed, 27 May 2009 21:34:22 GMT

My brother's favorite game and another movie where Douglas is getting picked on.

The Rainmaker

Wed, 27 May 2009 21:38:44 GMT

Damon had a great year and really proved he's someone to look for in future roles with this law film.

Dante's Peak

Wed, 27 May 2009 21:34:13 GMT

Much more realistic and less hollywood than that other volcano movie... 'Volcano'. And it's better than most natural disaster movies, actually.

Conspiracy Theory

Wed, 27 May 2009 21:34:33 GMT

I love a good conspiracy, so this film was meant for someone like me; but I also am starting to get annoyed with Julia Roberts. You would think she'd have enough money to get better acting lessons.

Event Horizon

Wed, 27 May 2009 21:36:49 GMT

Visually brilliant. Story is nothing to wave at.

Jackie Brown

Wed, 27 May 2009 21:34:43 GMT

I don't get it... yet. Terrentino films seem to take a few viewings.

G.I. Jane

Wed, 27 May 2009 21:34:58 GMT

Moore (who I'm not a fan of past her looks) is legitimately bad-ass in this Navy Seal film.

Men in Black

Wed, 27 May 2009 21:35:07 GMT

A goofy movie that entertains with two enjoyable actors.

Absolute Power

Wed, 27 May 2009 21:36:15 GMT

Another White House movie; so I wasn't too excited about it. It had me hooked.

The Ice Storm

Wed, 27 May 2009 21:36:34 GMT

And this one I was excited about; but it didn't get me hooked. I was still entertained and I would recommend it as a rental.

My Best Friend's Wedding

Wed, 27 May 2009 21:37:14 GMT

My Best Friend's Wedding

Out to Sea

Wed, 27 May 2009 21:37:22 GMT

An unofficial and funnier remake of 'The Lady Eve' and as funny as 'Grumpy/ier Old Men'

Nothing to Lose

Wed, 27 May 2009 21:37:32 GMT

A surprisingly funny movie that produces a surprisingly good on-screen duo with Robbins and Lawrence.

Murder at 1600

Wed, 27 May 2009 21:37:47 GMT

Here's another White House movie, this time involving a murder with a pretty good twist at the end. Oh, and the beautiful Diane Lane.

The Fifth Element

Wed, 27 May 2009 21:37:56 GMT

A crazy and increasingly weird ride in the future. We'll have to see how good this gets upon a second viewing.

A Life Less Ordinary

Wed, 27 May 2009 21:39:41 GMT

Boyle and McGreggor team up again with another solid film.

The Sweet Hereafter

Wed, 27 May 2009 21:39:53 GMT

A haunting film that will have you second-guessing yourself all the way through

Hard Eight

Wed, 27 May 2009 21:40:16 GMT

Paul Thomas Anderson is a filmmaker to look for with his second very cool movie of the year.

Fools Rush In

Wed, 27 May 2009 21:40:50 GMT

A great date movie and proof that Perry can do movies, too.

Vegas Vacation

Wed, 27 May 2009 21:41:16 GMT

The weakest out of the 'Vacation' films but still filled with the usually gags and funny jokes/situations.

Deconstructing Harry

Wed, 27 May 2009 21:42:10 GMT

Another Woody Allen movie with the usual weirdness and smart writing, and one that makes me not want to write a book about my friends.

Private Parts

Wed, 27 May 2009 21:42:23 GMT

Stern is outrageous with everything he does. This film is no different and it really showcases his crudeness.

The Peacemaker

Wed, 27 May 2009 21:42:36 GMT

A decent action movie with another TV star proving he can do movies.

Welcome to Sarajevo

Wed, 27 May 2009 21:43:00 GMT

No thank you.

The Apostle

Wed, 27 May 2009 21:43:27 GMT

Duvall can still act the hell out of a movie.

Fathers' Day

Wed, 27 May 2009 21:43:50 GMT

Not a great movie; but you can't go wrong with Williams and Crystal.

The Lost World: Jurassic Park

Wed, 27 May 2009 21:44:04 GMT

Wow, disappointments all around. I could go on forever; but there were still some cool scenes and it's close enough to the books.

Con Air

Wed, 27 May 2009 21:44:14 GMT

Cage, Malcovich, Buscemi, Cusack, airplanes, Vegas, cons.

Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil

Wed, 27 May 2009 21:44:40 GMT

More Cusack and less action and hair.

Waiting for Guffman

Wed, 27 May 2009 21:45:50 GMT

Worth the wait.

As Good as It Gets

Wed, 27 May 2009 21:47:13 GMT

Not quite, but still pretty good.

Trial and Error

Wed, 27 May 2009 21:46:11 GMT

Equal parts T & E, that's why I gave it a 5.

Kiss the Girls

Wed, 27 May 2009 21:46:20 GMT

I thought there would be more kissing.

Seven Years in Tibet

Wed, 27 May 2009 21:47:36 GMT

I would have preferred a timeline during the film; because I didn't know when the hell it was going to end and i was getting antsy... probably around the 5th year.