Movies of 2002

Fucking incredible. Danny Boyle is a genius and is one of the most promising directors around, right next to P.T. Anderson and Christopher Nolan. But I think Boyle thought he was making part of 28 Days Later during the filming of the final part of Sunshine. It's the only explanation.

Great movie that's only flaw is that there isn't more of Daniel Day-Lewis in it. A Scorsese film through and through. Here's hoping one day Scorsese can release a cut of the movie that wasn't raped by the Weinsteins.

One of Spielberg's most underrated films, other than Empire of the Sun. At first you see the shiny coat that Minority Report wears, with it's pretty face actor Tom Cruise, or the flashy animations and stunts. But under all that, you have a super tense thriller that makes you think and wonder about the believable future Spielberg and Dick brought to life. And Cruise is very held back and very good here. Doesn't happen very often, so take it as it is. Minority Report is a masterpiece not only among science fiction movies, but among movies in general.

Cage's best. Kaufman is amazing. And Spike Jonze has a great sense of direction as always. Not better than Being John Malkovich, but still great. Where did Jonze go? He just disappeared off the face of the Earth.

Doesn't exactly break new ground, but half way through the film, you actually truly start to care about the main character. His struggle and journey to find safety is easily one of the most powerful tales about war, since Schindler's List. I can't exactly get behind Adrien Brody winning over D-Day though at the Oscars, but they both deserved it so no harm done. Oh yeah and calling things overrated doesn't make you cool. Just pretentious.