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3514

7.6

7.9

Children of Men (2006)

Mix some Sokurovian long takes with some high concept sci-fi and you get a dish of stylish entertainment. The minimal amount of special effects, and the effective use of steadicams, heighten the realism and intensity.

Film Ninja's rating:

763

7.1

7.3

Rescue Dawn (2006)

This true story of a POW escape is reminiscent of Aguirre or Fitzcarraldo in its use of real location jungle sets. Christian Bale is free to flex his acting muscles, without the restraints of a Hollywoood blockbuster.

Film Ninja's rating:

7.2

6.9

Ahlaam (2006)

This little known Iraqi War movie was actually filmed during the Iraq War! I can't imagine a more dangerous - albeit more authentic - way to depict these events.

Film Ninja's rating:

158

7.3

OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies (2006)

If James Bond was openly racist, had a much lower IQ, treated women even worse than he already does, and had no charm, then he would be OSS 117. In other words he's French.

Film Ninja's rating:

1607

8.1

8.4

The Lives of Others

A German historical drama... and its not about Nazis! Sign me up.

Film Ninja's rating:

1553

7.6

7.9

Letters from Iwo Jima (2006)

It was pretty disturbing to watch these Japanese soldiers come to terms with the fact that they were hopelessly overmatched by a superior military. Yet it is always memorable to see how people act in such dramatic circumstances.

Film Ninja's rating:

1694

7.5

7.6

Volver (2006)

This Almodovar film is funnier and stranger than the typical Hollywood comedy.

Film Ninja's rating:

1190

7.1

The Host (2006)

Film Ninja's rating:

Top what? I decided to list all the 9 and 10 star rated movies (based on my own ratings) of each year instead of trying to make a list of exactly 10. Some years may have 1 and some may have 20 in the list. It depends on the amount of good movies I saw from that year - but even more it hopefully reflects the amount of decent movies that were actually made in a particular year.

I have included a small explanation for people who may not have heard of the film.

Lists will constantly change as I see more films.