Best Movies of 2010s
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- DirectorKathryn BigelowStarsJessica ChastainJoel EdgertonChris PrattA chronicle of the decade-long hunt for al-Qaeda terrorist leader Osama bin Laden after the September 2001 attacks, and his death at the hands of the Navy S.E.A.L.s Team 6 in May 2011.Possibly the best manhunt movie ever made, and is one based on a true story with an excellent lead performance by Chastain while Kathryn Bigelow directs on top of her game. A masterpiece of a movie. 5 Oscar noms, 1 win.
- DirectorAlfonso CuarónStarsSandra BullockGeorge ClooneyEd HarrisDr Ryan Stone, an engineer on her first time on a space mission, and Matt Kowalski, an astronaut on his final expedition, have to survive in space after they are hit by debris while spacewalking.Mesmerizing visuals, evolutionary themes, a unique visceral experience, Lubezki's cinematography, and Sandra Bullock in short spandex shorts make for a 4/4 star film. 7 Oscars.
- DirectorMel GibsonStarsAndrew GarfieldSam WorthingtonLuke BraceyWorld War II American Army Medic Desmond T. Doss, serving during the Battle of Okinawa, refuses to kill people and becomes the first man in American history to receive the Medal of Honor without firing a shot.The true story of war hero Desmond Doss captures everything you love about good movies- good acting, outstanding directing, a heartfelt love story, inspiration, and action scenes that are riveting, harrowing, and depict real life heroes who sacrificed their lives during a true battle of World War II. 6 Oscar nominations.
- DirectorDavid FincherStarsBen AffleckRosamund PikeNeil Patrick HarrisWith his wife's disappearance having become the focus of an intense media circus, a man sees the spotlight turned on him when it's suspected that he may not be innocent.If you're looking for a twisted, haunting thriller, David Fincher's Gone Girl will give you that and a satire on modern day media incompetence. 1 Oscar nomination.
- DirectorJoe CarnahanStarsLiam NeesonDermot MulroneyFrank GrilloAfter their plane crashes in Alaska, six oil workers are led by a skilled huntsman to survival, but a pack of merciless wolves haunts their every step.Possibly the most misunderstood great film of the decade, The Grey is a masterful look into the meaning and anchoring of life, the will to live, and the realization of dying with soul searching dialogue and philosophical questions while Liam Neeson gives one of his deepest, most honest performances to date.
- DirectorDavid FincherStarsJesse EisenbergAndrew GarfieldJustin TimberlakeAs Harvard student Mark Zuckerberg creates the social networking site that would become known as Facebook, he is sued by the twins who claimed he stole their idea and by the co-founder who was later squeezed out of the business.Fincher and Sorkin team up to tell the story of the origins and corporate developments of an entrepreneurial Internet endeavor created out of Harvard that went on to change the world- Facebook. 3 Oscars, 6 nominations.
- DirectorChristopher NolanStarsLeonardo DiCaprioJoseph Gordon-LevittElliot PageA thief who steals corporate secrets through the use of dream-sharing technology is given the inverse task of planting an idea into the mind of a C.E.O., but his tragic past may doom the project and his team to disaster.For sheer effort to challenge the viewer, try new ideas for scenes and dimensional story creation, Christopher Nolan's mind infiltration action thriller is worth a look. If nothing more, it's a fun ride with intellectual concepts brought to you by the director of the cerebral-oriented Memento. 4 Oscars, 8 nominations.
- DirectorDamien ChazelleStarsRyan GoslingEmma StoneRosemarie DeWittWhile navigating their careers in Los Angeles, a pianist and an actress fall in love while attempting to reconcile their aspirations for the future.Damien Chazelle's throwback to classic musicals of old ironically achieves things you wouldn't expect, like being liked by straight men due to the contemporary and relatable story of a young couple pursuing their dreams in modern day LA. You can like the music or even dislike musicals, but the chemistry between Stone and Gosling written like a teen-type drama is undeniably likable. The musical magic makes it soar. 14 nominations (tied with Titanic and All About Eve as most all-time).
- DirectorDenis VilleneuveStarsAmy AdamsJeremy RennerForest WhitakerA linguist works with the military to communicate with alien lifeforms after twelve mysterious spacecraft appear around the world.Arrival has all the technicals going for it and a great lead actress performance in Adams, drawing you into an alien-invaded world that will have you guessing the whole time. 8 Oscar nominations.
- DirectorChristopher NolanStarsChristian BaleTom HardyAnne HathawayEight years after the Joker's reign of chaos, Batman is coerced out of exile with the assistance of the mysterious Selina Kyle in order to defend Gotham City from the vicious guerrilla terrorist Bane.Nolan concludes his Batman trilogy, one of the most successful ever, with this ambitious action drama that has plenty of twists, none more satisfying than the end, while introducing new characters, villains, and heroes into the final installment.