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20. SCOOBY DOO
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Way better than I expected! And I've come to like it more and more since it's been on DVD. They really did a great job bringing Scooby to life. Lillard rocked as Shaggy, Cardellini was amazing as Velma, and Scooby himself was a trip. And again, "fuck you" to the people who cancelled FREAKS AND GEEKS.
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19. ALL ABOUT THE BENJAMINS
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Rated R buddy-cop comedies flourished in the 80s, but have become a rare breed since. BENJAMINS not only revived a genre of film that guarantees an awesome time at the movies, but showcased yet again that Mike Epps and Ice Cube really are great together on screen.
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18. KISSING JESSICA STEIN
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I adore this movie. It's a seriously funny romantic comedy about a woman who has given up on men, so she gives lesbianism a try. Brilliantly written and acted, and ends differently than you'd expect.
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17. RESIDENT EVIL
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Multipass, bitch! Milla and Michelle kick much zombie ass and fucking rule. You know a movie is great if you don't want it to end. They need to hurry up and make the next one.
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16. DEATH TO SMOOCHY
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Robin Williams made 2 of the year's greatest films. And you know what? Fuck you if you didn't like BICENTENNIAL MAN or WHAT DREAMS MAY COME. He's watching you. He still has some of those POPEYE moves too. Knock yo' ass out.
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15. NATIONAL LAMPOON'S VAN WILDER
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Someone finally woke up and realized that Ryan Reynolds deserved a starring role in a comedy. This motherfucker is hilarious. Write that down.
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14. FRAILTY
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This is some totally gripping and powerful shit. Bill Paxton proved to us that he's more than just Chet from WEIRD SCIENCE, or an annoying space marine from ALIENS. Bravo, Chet. Bravo.
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13. THE SWEETEST THING
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Can women have good leading comic roles that aren't of the sappy Meg Ryan type? Can they be potty-mouthed and delve into the same gross-out humor Jim Carrey does? Hell yes they can. Stand up and cheer, it's getting better.
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12. SPIDER-MAN
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Sam Raimi proved to Hollywood once and for all that he's the right man for the job. This is what summer movies should be. And Sam deserves every penny of the huge profit this movie made, because he busted his ass for years to get to this point.
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11. UNDERCOVER BROTHER
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Eddie Griffin and Dave Chappelle should be cast in every comedy made in Hollywood from now until they're both too old to be funny (if that's possible). Words alone can't describe how great this film is. I mean, he shoots hot sauce out of his watch! SOLID!
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10. MINORITY REPORT
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Best special effects I've seen in years. Everything about this film is perfect, and only goes to show that money can get you so far, but pure talent ultimately makes the difference. Watch for the scene where the cop gets hit with a "sick stick", and for the eyeball chase. Awesome man.
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9. AUSTIN POWERS IN GOLDMEMBER
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"I didn't eat any corn!"
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8. SIGNS
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Night Shyamalan fucking knows how to make movies. There is hope for the future.
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7. ONE HOUR PHOTO
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Suspense that is virgin-tight. Once Robin Williams's character flips, you can't take your eyes off the screen.
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6. FRIDA
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How can you take a boring bio pic and turn it into an effects-laden feast for the eyes? Just watch this. Even if it's just to see Salma naked.
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5. RED DRAGON
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Take notice, this is how it's done. They could easily have fucked this up, but instead turned out a flawless movie. Fits perfectly with the others in the series. The opening scene alone kicks monumental ass.
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4. THE RULES OF ATTRACTION
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In time, people will discover how great this one is. Destined for cult status, no question.
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3. THE RING
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Hands down, the best horror film of the year, and will definitely go on to being remembered as one of the greatest of the decade. Best part is, people actually saw and appreciated it. Scary in the truest sense of the word.
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2. JACKASS: THE MOVIE
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You can spend millions on special effects, have the highest paid award-winning actors, and the most respected writers and directors in the world...or you can videotape a guy eating a piss-covered snow cone and vomiting. Both can spell box office success, and to me, that is beautiful.
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1. THE TWO TOWERS
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Peter Jackson has always gotten my respect. Now the rest of the world knows what horror and cult fans have known all along: the motherfucker makes great movies. Just another example of his immense talent.
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