| 1. |
United 93 |
We
were afraid to see it but it really moved all who viewed it. |
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| 2. |
Little Miss Sunshine |
A
dysfunctional family blossoms before our eyes. |
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| 3. |
Dream Girls
|
I
love musicals. Jennifer Hudson and Eddie Murphy turn in wonderful
performances. |
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| 4. |
Blood Diamond
|
A
relevant and action packed movie from beginning to end. This is
happening in Africa today. |
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| 5. |
Letters From Iwo Jima
|
The
Japanese viewpoint of the Battle of Iwo Jima. Their side is rarely seen
on film. |
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| 6. |
Casino Royale
|
A
leaner, meaner James Bond played by Daniel Craig deserves more sequels.
|
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| 7. |
The Queen |
Queen
Elizabeth must come out of her socially sheltered monarchy to deal with
the death of Princess Diana. |
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| 8. |
Sweetland
|
The
love story of two strangers in a small community after World War I.
This movie was filmed in Minnesota. |
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| 9. |
Happy Feet |
A
fun, animated family movie about individuality and adorable penguins.
|
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| 10.
|
Prairie Home Companion |
Robert
Altman’s last hurrah before his death. An evening with
Minnesotan Garrison Keillor and his friends.
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