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  1. Bus 174
    99% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 76 reviews
  2. The Fog of War
    98% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 137 reviews
  3. Spellbound
    98% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 136 reviews
    "A suspenseful, gripping documentary that features an engaging cross section of American children."
  4. The Man Without a Past
    98% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 93 reviews
    "Kaurismäki delivers another droll comedy full of his trademark humor."
  5. The Revolution Will Not Be Televised
    98% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 48 reviews
    "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised is as persuasive and engrossing as it is unapologetically biased."
  6. Alien: The Director's Cut
    97% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 88 reviews
    "A modern classic, Alien blends science fiction, horror and bleak poetry into a seamless whole."
  7. Sweet Sixteen
    97% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 87 reviews
    "A bleak, but heartbreaking coming-of-age tale that resonates with truth."
  8. To Be and To Have
    97% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 58 reviews
    "A small, sensitive, and moving portrait of a teacher and his students."
  9. Raising Victor Vargas
    96% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 107 reviews
    "A coming-of-age tale marked by its authenticity."
  10. Open Hearts
    96% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 56 reviews
    "Pulsing with honesty, this film lays bare the rawness of human emotion with a story made all the more believable thanks to its gritty, low-budget approach."
  11. Lost in Translation
    95% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 221 reviews
    "Effectively balancing humor and subtle pathos, Sofia Coppola crafts a moving, melancholy story that serves as a showcase for both Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson."
  12. The Station Agent
    95% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 152 reviews
    "A sweet and quirky film about a dwarf, a refreshment stand operator, and a reclusive artist connecting with one another."
  13. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
    94% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 245 reviews
    "Visually breathtaking and emotionally powerful, The Lord of the Rings - The Return of the King is a moving and satisfying conclusion to a great trilogy."
  14. American Splendor
    94% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 180 reviews
    "Exhilarating both stylistically and for its entertaining, moving portrayal of an everyman, American Splendor is a portrait of a true underground original."
  15. Dirty Pretty Things
    94% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 138 reviews
    "An illuminating and nuanced film about the exploitation of illegal immigrants."
  16. Lost in La Mancha
    94% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 99 reviews
    "A remarkable behind-the-scenes look at a movie that wasn't, Lost in La Mancha is an incisive, entertaining document of the difficulties inherent in the moviemaking process."
  17. My Architect
    93% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 91 reviews
    "A moving and enlightening documentary about architect Louis Kahn."
  18. School of Rock
    92% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 192 reviews
    "Black's exuberant, gleeful performance turns School of Rock into a hilarious, rocking good time."
  19. Man on the Train
    92% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 111 reviews
    "A lovely, contemplative character study with two wonderful performances at its center."
  20. Millennium Actress
    92% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 51 reviews
    "The story of an aging movie actress' complicated personal saga unfolds in this sophisticated anime film that deftly blurs memory and make-believe into a meditation on the nature of cinema itself."
  21. Shattered Glass
    91% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 166 reviews
    "A compelling look at Stephen Glass' fall from grace."
  22. Shaolin Soccer
    91% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 89 reviews
    "The plot is utterly ridiculous, and the soccer in the movie is unlike any ever played anywhere on Earth, but watching Shaolin Soccer, you will probably find it impossible to care."
  23. Stevie
    91% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 75 reviews
    "Poignant documentary that's hard to forget."
  24. City of God
    90% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 156 reviews
    "A shocking and disturbing, but always compelling look at life in the slums of Rio de Janiero."
  25. Whale Rider
    90% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 145 reviews
    "An empowering and uplifting movie, with a wonderful performance by Castle-Hughes."
  26. The Girl From Paris
    90% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 41 reviews
  27. In America
    89% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 171 reviews
    "A rich and moving story about an immigrant family adjusting to life in New York."
  28. 28 Days Later
    88% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 204 reviews
    "28 Days Later is both a terrifying zombie movie and a sharp political allegory."
  29. A Mighty Wind
    88% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 172 reviews
    "Though not as uproariously funny as Guest's previous movies, A Mighty Wind is also more heartfelt."
  30. Freaky Friday
    88% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 148 reviews
    "Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan charm in Mark Waters' nicely pitched -- and Disney's second -- remake of the 1976 hit."
  31. Yossi & Jagger
    88% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 42 reviews
    "A tersely told yet deeply felt romance."
  32. X2: X-Men United
    87% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 224 reviews
    "Tightly scripted, solidly acted, and impressively ambitious, X2: X-Men United is bigger and better than its predecessor -- and a benchmark for comic sequels in general."
  33. Mystic River
    87% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 195 reviews
    "Anchored by the exceptional acting of its strong cast, Mystic River is a somber drama that unfolds in layers and conveys the tragedy of its story with visceral power."
  34. Lilya 4-Ever
    87% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 67 reviews
    "A tragic, hard-hitting story about a teenager trapped in a life of prostitution."
  35. The Cuckoo
    87% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 63 reviews
    "A sweet and amusing comedy."
  36. Kill Bill: Volume 1
    85% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 224 reviews
    "Kill Bill is nothing more than a highly stylized revenge flick. But what style!"
  37. Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World
    85% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 208 reviews
    "Russell Crowe's rough charm is put to good use in this masterful adaptation of Patrick O'Brian's novel."
  38. Bend It Like Beckham
    85% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 148 reviews
    "Inspiring, compassionate, and with a sly undercurrent of social commentary, Bend It Like Beckham is a lively feel-good movie that genuinely charms."
  39. Spider
    85% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 130 reviews
    "Ralph Fiennes is brilliant in this accomplished and haunting David Cronenberg film."
  40. Nowhere in Africa
    85% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 98 reviews
    "A visually lovely epic with compelling, three-dimensional characters."
  41. The Secret Lives of Dentists
    85% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 94 reviews
    "A witty and honest look at marriage in decay."
  42. Blind Spot: Hitler's Secretary
    85% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 81 reviews
    "The testimony of Junge is more than enough to make this bare-bones documentary fascinating."
  43. Elf
    84% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 171 reviews
    "A movie full of Yuletide cheer, Elf is a spirited, good-natured family comedy, and it benefits greatly from Will Ferrell's funny and charming performance as one of Santa's biggest helpers."
  44. Swimming Pool
    84% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 150 reviews
    "A sensual thriller with two engaging performers demanding our undivided attention."
  45. Pieces of April
    84% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 147 reviews
    "A delightful, heartfelt comedy."
  46. Chi-Hwa-Seon
    83% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 40 reviews
  47. Matchstick Men
    82% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 182 reviews
    "Breezy and well-acted, Matchstick Men focuses more on the characters than on the con."
  48. Thirteen
    82% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 148 reviews
    "An emotionally wrenching, not to mention terrifying, film about the perils of being a teenager."
  49. Step Into Liquid
    82% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 79 reviews
    "A perfect companion piece to The Endless Summer."
  50. Amandla! A Revolution in Four Part Harmony
    82% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 61 reviews
    "The powerful singing in Amandla makes for an uplifting, compelling documentary."
  51. The Barbarian Invasions
    81% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 130 reviews
    "A moving and heart-felt film from director Denys Arcand."
  52. Better Luck Tomorrow
    81% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 103 reviews
    "A promising work by Lin, the energetic Better Luck Tomorrow is disturbing and thought-provoking."
  53. Blue Car
    81% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 85 reviews
    "A cautionary tale that rings true."
  54. Divine Intervention
    81% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 68 reviews
    "Suleiman utilizes absurdist humor to craft a provocative, original film."
  55. So Close
    81% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 37 reviews
    "This HK actioner oozes with style."
  56. The Embalmer
    81% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 32 reviews
    "Intriguingly creepy and unsettling."
  57. 21 Grams
    80% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 177 reviews
    "A moving, but frustratingly-structured drama with superb performances."
  58. I Capture the Castle
    80% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 82 reviews
    "A handsome and charming adaptation of the novel."
  59. Mondays in the Sun
    80% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 69 reviews
    "Javier Bardem gives an outstanding performance in this hought-provoking (though occasionally plodding) movie about the effects of unemployment on a group of former shipyard workers."
  60. Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
    79% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 206 reviews
    "May leave you exhausted like the theme park ride that inspired it; however, you'll have a good time when it's over."

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