What is the best film of 2002 you've seen?

[Dogma]

Ok, we all know that the overall answer is gonna be Lord of the Rings, The Two Towers. But, what about all those films that if it wasn't for Frodo would be the best film you've seen this year.

For me it's gonna have to be Donnie Darko. I loved this film so much. It's a shame that it didn't have as much publicityas it deserved. For a debut film this is superb stuff. Richard Kelly is the new David Lynch and I can't wait to see more stuff from this guys mind.

[malcolm1980]

Donnie Darko is technically a 2001 film.

The BEST film of 2002 so far is none other than David Cronenberg's Spider. It makes A Beautiful Mind look like putrid shit.

[Dogma]

Ok yeh, technically it is a 2001 film but for the UK (where I am) itis 2002. Spider isn't out for us untl january and I can't wait.

[Moviefan1234]

So far it's been "Signs"(9/10). But I have a feeling some of the movies coming out in late December may knock it down a few places.

[blankpage]

I think this thread should be in Best/Worst/Favourites forum but...

Mine would have to be The Rules of Attraction or Bowling for Columbine. Both are gritty, realistic films. I love 'em both. I think I go for THE RULES FOR ATTRACTION by a hair.

But well this will be fully answered come January.

[flowrchild]

Frailty and Bowling For Columbine

[Annie Hall]

So far, Bowling for Columbine or The Man Without a Past. But, I won't be able to say certainly until January (I'm anticipating a little thing called Helm's Deep to knock these down on the list).

[A.J. Hakari]

SIGNS (10/10) is my favorite film of the year thus far, a frightening, emotional, and flat-out chilling picture.

[Tom Samborski]

The Ring (10/10)

[Horror whore]

HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS

[Scarface98.9]

Probably The Rules of Attraction (9/10) and Jackass :D (9/10). But after GONY, Two Towers and Adaptation, it could all change

[Trinity]

Kissing Jessica Stein (9/10)

The only movies I can see surpassing it are "Chicago" and "Far from Heaven".

[dh1989]

http://i.imdb.com/Photos/Ss/0295297/Onesheetnov2.jpg

This will remain number one, but I am sure Gangs of New York, The Two Towers, Catch Me If You Can, and Adaptation will make their way up the list once I've seen them all.

[Isha]

Hands down the two best movies I've seen this year are:

Spirited Away
and
Adaptation

Both of these are totally singular and unique visions from phenomenally talented film-makers.

I'm waiting now for The Two Towers...

Other movies I want to see are:

Spider
Ararat
28 Days Later
Secretary (I know it's out but none of the theaters near me had it)

[master noam]

Solaris
Punch Drunk Love
Happy Times
Spirited Away
Road to Perdition
Metropolis
Signs
The Ring
Changing Lanes
My Big Fat Greek Wedding

[screamer581]

It seems like I'm the only person that thinks this, but Changing Lanes was by far the best film I have seen this year.

[Timiny]

I'm the only who's gonna say this, but Panic Room is the best movie that I've seen this year.

[Kastman]

Donnie Darko, saw it a few eeks back.

Then The Ring

[SanduskyPA]

Frailty (9/10)

[freakandgeek]

well, i must say harry potter and the chamber of secrets was the movie i looked most forward to and was definately pleased with the end result. i love this movie. also, signs was really good and definately my most favorite movie, the good girl. these movies were great! all three are on my top ten!

[arto_j]

Originally posted by Annie Hall
The Man Without a Past.

Wow.

Someone has seen this movie. I'm shocked ;)

Not a big fan of Kaurismäki myself, and so haven't yet seen this one. But I do intend to catch this, as people are calling it the best film to come from around here since...well, a very long time.


Oh, and the best films of the year so far have been About a Boy and Minority Report.

[El Bracamonti]

right now, the best movies of 2002 that i've seen are minority report, road to perdition, and one hour photo. i'm sure that when i see the two towers, it will be up there on the list.

[uncle_el]

the ring, road to perdition, & signs

[charliebobo]

About A Boy, followed by Minority Report, Insomnia and Spider-Man

[Nate6]

My top ten list:

1. Solaris (10/10)
2. Road to Perdition (10/10)
3. Minority Report (9/10)
4. Insomnia (9/10)
5. About a Boy (8/10)
6. Die Another Day (8/10) (it was good! I'm working on a review)
7. Panic Room (8/10)
8. Signs (8/10)
9. The Sum of All Fears (7/10)
10. We Were Soldiers (7/10)

I expect Gangs of New York, Far From Heaven, Catch Me If You Can, etc. to be added when I see them, or at least I think they will.

[Hucksta G]

From all the movies I've seen that have been released in 2002 the only movie I'd give 10/10 would be Road to Perdition.

[QUENTIN]

Igby Goes Down with a 9/10

[SenorSpielbergo]

Spirited Away (10/10)

[mrdeeds]

The Ring (9/10)

Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones (8.5/10)

[free]

My most favorite movie i saw so far this year would be Insomnia (9.99/10). The reason it didnt get a ten is because I will never rank anything above Star Trek 2 (infinity/10).

[Mikey2Dope]

Bowling For Columbine
The Ring
Jackass
One Hour Photo
Frailty

[Fisting Ackbar]

So far Gaspar Noé's IRREVERSIBLE

But there are still more 2002 films that I need to see.

[Cyclonus]

Need to see more, but:

Auto Focus
Solaris
Frailty
Panic Room

[Jerk Shapiro]

Signs

Minority Report

Insomnia

Spider-Man


It could change with TTT, and Adaptation.

[Negrotigre]

Mirority Report is the best movie I've seen this year.

[bobalatticus]

I really enjoyed the Kevin Bacon, Charlize Theron movie Trapped. I know it didn't do very well in the box office but it was one of my favorites so far. I am looking forward to seeing The Two Towers, Gangs Of New York, and The Hours.

Scott