Movies I Own

Hands down, probably the best movie of 2004. Nobody Knows is a compelling portrait of abandoned children who must fend for themselves. Filled with immense humanity, Nobody knows is a moving and intense coming of age story. Based on an actual event in Tokyo, this film moved me to tears the first time I watched it. Absolutely beautiful and touching film.

One of the most moving and saddest films I have ever seen. A look at war as seen through the eyes of innocence, two young children, who become indefinitely affected by forces beyond their control. A heart-wrenching and emotional masterpiece that is brutally honest and shows us the true cost of war. One of the few movies that I have cried in.

Simply wonderful animation suitable for ALL ages. One of my most favorite Miyazaki films that made a huge impact on me the first time I saw it. Simple yet thought provoking. The characters are enduring and simply adorable. Totoro is awesome, enough said! Delve into a child's world and remember what it was like to be young again with "My Neighbor Totoro".

Best romantic comedy ever! I could not stop laughing during the entire first half, and I could not stop crying during the second. A heart warming blend of comedy and melodrama. My Sassy Girl is a perfect love story that hits all the right notes at the right time. Incredible ending.

With 13,019,740 in admissions, it has become the highest grossing Korean film in history and its easy to see why. This is not your typical monster film and is in part a reaction to an incident in 2000 when the US military dumped formaldehyde into the Han river harming the environment. The plot is believable as are the characters. A very emotional and human film. If only more monster movies could be like this.

Quite possibly the best German movie I have ever seen and the best of 2007. Ulrich Mühe gives an astounding performance as the Stasi (East German secret police) officer given the job of spying on a possible western collaborator. This is a powerful and gripping look at the GDR and its easy to see why it won the Academy Award. Brilliant performances that deeply touched me.

A disturbing and shockingly realistic look at Hitlers final days through the eyes of Traudl Junge (Hitlers secretary). Bruno Ganz gives an unforgettable performance as Hitler that shakes me every time I go back and watch it. A major achievement in cinematic history and a must see film. Highly recommended.

Gripping, compelling, intense, suspenseful, and realistic are just a few words that characterize this movie. Das Boot is a tremendous epic that provides an ultra-realistic view to the miserable and claustrophobic life of a submarine crew during WWII. Though it is told from the perspective of the Germans, it could just as easily be an American submarine crew fighting in the Pacific. Eventually you feel their plight and can relate to the characters as if actually there. Highly recommended.

Pretty much the best movie ever...