2002 Ranked Films
The ranked list of 2002 films that I have seen so far.
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- DirectorFernando MeirellesKátia LundStarsAlexandre RodriguesLeandro FirminoMatheus NachtergaeleIn the slums of Rio, two kids' paths diverge as one struggles to become a photographer and the other a kingpin.10/10
An intricate crime saga that's wonderfully propelled by layered characterizations, City of God deftly delves into the lives of Brazilian youth poverty tinged with emotionality and tragedy. - DirectorRoman PolanskiStarsAdrien BrodyThomas KretschmannFrank FinlayDuring WWII, acclaimed Polish musician Wladyslaw faces various struggles as he loses contact with his family. As the situation worsens, he hides in the ruins of Warsaw in order to survive.10/10
Bleak and melancholy, The Pianist is a harrowing first-hand account on the horrors of war and the hollow consolation of survival. - DirectorPeter JacksonStarsElijah WoodIan McKellenViggo MortensenWhile Frodo and Sam edge closer to Mordor with the help of the shifty Gollum, the divided fellowship makes a stand against Sauron's new ally, Saruman, and his hordes of Isengard.10/10
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers may come between two timeless installments, but that doesn’t stop it from continuing the franchise’s knack for fantastic fantasy rendering. - DirectorSteven SpielbergStarsLeonardo DiCaprioTom HanksChristopher WalkenBarely 17 yet, Frank is a skilled forger who has passed as a doctor, lawyer and pilot. FBI agent Carl becomes obsessed with tracking down the con man, who only revels in the pursuit.10/10
As brisk and charming as its lead character, Catch Me If You Can spins a fascinating true-crime yarn by way of the perfect role for Leonardo DiCaprio. - DirectorTodd HaynesStarsJulianne MooreDennis QuaidDennis HaysbertIn 1950s Connecticut, a flustered housewife faces a marital crisis and mounting racial tensions in the outside world.10/10
Deftly capturing the cultural zeitgeist of its era, Far from Heaven tackles a bevy of resonant themes with aplomb thanks to a poignant screenplay from Todd Haynes. - DirectorRob MarshallStarsRenée ZellwegerCatherine Zeta-JonesRichard GereTwo death-row murderesses develop a fierce rivalry while competing for publicity, celebrity, and a sleazy lawyer's attention.9/10
Featuring a slew of powerhouse performances and showstopping numbers, Chicago is a musical that manages to be equally humorous and emotive. - DirectorJoel ZwickStarsNia VardalosJohn CorbettMichael ConstantineA young Greek woman falls in love with a non-Greek and struggles to get her family to accept him while she comes to terms with her heritage and cultural identity.9/10
One of the funniest family comedies you’ll ever see, My Big Fat Greek Wedding is a personable, genial rom-com courtesy of writer-star Nia Vardalos. - DirectorYimou ZhangStarsJet LiTony Leung Chiu-waiMaggie CheungA defense officer, Nameless, was summoned by the King of Qin regarding his success of terminating three warriors.9/10
Beautifully rendered by director Zhang Yimou, Hero manages to be both thematically enriching and physically impressive in its serenity and choreography, respectively. - DirectorSpike JonzeStarsNicolas CageMeryl StreepChris CooperA lovelorn screenwriter becomes desperate as he tries and fails to adapt 'The Orchid Thief' by Susan Orlean for the screen.9/10
Its meta screenplay elicits a plethora of tones, but the otherwise profound Adaptation has Charlie Kaufman flexing his writing prowess through well-rounded characters. - DirectorSam RaimiStarsTobey MaguireKirsten DunstWillem DafoeAfter being bitten by a genetically-modified spider, a shy teenager gains spider-like abilities that he uses to fight injustice as a masked superhero and face a vengeful enemy.9/10
Redefining the superhero film for the next generation, Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man is a high-swinging adaptation that nails the wall crawler’s cinematic debut. - DirectorMark RomanekStarsRobin WilliamsConnie NielsenMichael VartanA mentally unstable photo developer targets an upper middle-class family after his obsession with them becomes more sick and disturbing than any of them could imagine.9/10
With Robin Williams giving a thoroughly unsettling performance out of his wheelhouse, One Hour Photo develops into a truly captivating psychological thriller. - DirectorChristopher NolanStarsAl PacinoRobin WilliamsHilary SwankTwo Los Angeles homicide detectives are dispatched to a northern town where the sun doesn't set to investigate the methodical murder of a local teen.9/10
Psychologically gripping and taut, Insomnia is an American remake that utilizes a neat script and the well matched Al Pacino and Robin Williams to more than justify its own existence. - DirectorDanny BoyleStarsCillian MurphyNaomie HarrisChristopher EcclestonFour weeks after a mysterious, incurable virus spreads throughout the UK, a handful of survivors try to find sanctuary.8/10
Reanimating the zombie genre for a new generation, Danny Boyle’s 28 Days Later is a hypnotic, terrifying apocalypse film with plenty of great characterizations. - DirectorCharles Herman-WurmfeldStarsJennifer WestfeldtHeather JuergensenTovah FeldshuhA woman searching for the perfect man instead discovers the perfect woman.8/10
Certain denouements may disagree with some viewers, but Kissing Jessica Stein gets plenty of pathos out of the combined efforts from writer-stars Heather Juergensen and Jennifer Westfeldt. - DirectorM. Night ShyamalanStarsMel GibsonJoaquin PhoenixRory CulkinA widowed former reverend living with his children and brother on a Pennsylvania farm finds mysterious crop circles in their fields, which suggests something more frightening to come.8/10
The final twist in Signs doesn’t measure up to those of M. Night Shyamalan’s previous works, but it’s thoroughly creepy and heart-wrenching when it wants to be. - DirectorChris WeitzPaul WeitzStarsHugh GrantNicholas HoultToni ColletteWill, who attends single parent meetings to woo women, meets Marcus, a troubled 12-year-old boy. As they become friends, Will learns to be responsible while he helps Marcus with his studies.8/10
Emotionally grounded but not so heavy it lacks any levity, About a Boy benefits from some terrific interplay between Hugh Grant and Nicholas Hoult. - DirectorMartin ScorseseStarsLeonardo DiCaprioCameron DiazDaniel Day-LewisIn 1862, Amsterdam Vallon returns to the Five Points area of New York City seeking revenge against Bill the Butcher; his father's killer.8/10
Though some misdirection keeps Gangs of New York from reaching its epic potential, a commanding performance from Daniel Day-Lewis and terrific world-building lends credence to the notion that even the weaker Martin Scorsese film is worthwhile. - DirectorChris ColumbusStarsDaniel RadcliffeRupert GrintEmma WatsonHarry Potter lives his second year at Hogwarts with Ron and Hermione when a message on the wall announces that the legendary Chamber of Secrets has been opened. The trio soon realize that, to save the school, it will take a lot of courage.8/10
Despite feeling its length, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets is still a satisfying sequel that thoroughly understands its dynamic characters and fantastical source material. - DirectorDean DeBloisChris SandersStarsDaveigh ChaseChris SandersTia CarrereA young and parentless girl adopts a 'dog' from the local pound, completely unaware that it's supposedly a dangerous scientific experiment that's taken refuge on Earth and is now hiding from its creator and those who see it as a menace.8/10
A delightfully strange offering from the Mouse House, the energetic Lilo & Stitch is as funny as it is family-friendly and wholesome. - DirectorSam MendesStarsTom HanksTyler HoechlinPaul NewmanA mob enforcer's son in 1930s Illinois witnesses a murder, forcing him and his father to take to the road, and his father down a path of redemption and revenge.8/10
There could have been inserted a more concrete foundation, but as it stands Road to Perdition finds its groove in the second half with striking visuals and introspective themes. - DirectorGore VerbinskiStarsNaomi WattsMartin HendersonBrian CoxA journalist must investigate a mysterious videotape which seems to cause the death of anyone one week to the day after they view it.8/10
The Ring has some trouble with act structure, but some striking visuals from Gore Verbinski will unnerve the viewer right through the screen. - DirectorCurtis HansonStarsEminemBrittany MurphyKim BasingerFollows a young rapper in the Detroit area, struggling with every aspect of his life; he wants to make it big but his friends and foes make this odyssey of rap harder than it may seem.8/10
Blending fact and fiction to its benefit, 8 Mile isn’t entirely eager to please casual viewers but it serves as an apt snapshot of the mind of Eminem. - DirectorPark Chan-wookStarsSong Kang-hoShin Ha-kyunBae DoonaA recently laid off factory worker kidnaps his former boss' friend's daughter, hoping to use the ransom money to pay for his sister's kidney transplant.8/10
While Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance plays things a bit close to the chest, it can't be denied Park Chan-wook's adroitness at capturing the starkness of anguish. - DirectorGeorge ClooneyStarsSam RockwellDrew BarrymoreGeorge ClooneyAn adaptation of the cult memoir of game show impresario Chuck Barris (Sam Rockwell), in which he purports to have been a C.I.A. hitman.8/10
Featuring a captivating performance from Sam Rockwell and just a bit askew, Confessions of a Dangerous Mind is a solid directorial debut for George Clooney. - DirectorDoug LimanStarsFranka PotenteMatt DamonChris CooperA man is picked up by a fishing boat, bullet-riddled and suffering from amnesia, before racing to elude assassins and attempting to regain his memory.7/10
The Bourne Identity leaves its full potential on the table, but for what it’s worth is still a tense spy thriller that makes an action star out of Matt Damon.