These are the films that made us laugh, the films that made us cry, and the films that brought us out of our seats. Some were blockbusters, while others slipped across the silver screen without much critical acclaim. Of course, many people will find this list to be completely off, as is only natural. For our legal team's benefit, these picks are highly subjective and should by no means be taken as definitive. That said, make absolutely sure to check out each one on satellite TV at your earliest convenience.
Slumdog Millionaire: Set in the slums of Mumbai, India, Slumdog Millionaire is a powerful story of the vast capabilities of the human spirit. Though the plot revolves around a young Indian boy, one could almost make the argument that the story is uniquely American in that it is a classic "pulled up by the bootstraps" tale. We won't give away any more of the story, but suffice it to say that this will be one of the most drama packed two hours you'll encounter in a movie theater this year. Slum Dog's recent Oscar nomination is certainly well deserved.
The Dark Knight: Heath Ledger's last hurrah is a wild three hour ride through the streets of Gotham. Though it lacks the tightness of Christian Bale's first casting as Batman, the Dark Knight is certainly still worth your time. Most critics agree that Ledger's portrayal of the Joker is equal to (if not better than) Jack Nicholson's performance from the 1980s. That's no small feat. Indeed, the makeup that the Joker sports in the Dark Knight is more than enough to keep kiddies up at night. When you add his creepy demeanor, you'll understand why he's a sure lock for this year's Best Actor award.
Son of Rambow: This movie probably doesn't really have a place on this list, but it would be a disservice to leave Sly's latest flick off of it. That's not mentioning that he's a pretty scary guy, and you never know who's reading what on the Internet. Though a worthy addition to the Rambow pantheon, Son of Rambow doesn't have quite the same appeal as its 1970s and 1980s brethren. Still, the action scenes are phenomenal, and you'll want to catch them on high definition television to really do them justice.
Religilous: Either you love Bill Maher, or you hate him. If it's the latter in your case, we highly suggest skipping this flick. For fans of the comic, however, it's a must see. His exploration of the more laughable points of the world's religions are entertaining, if nothing else.
Rachel Getting Married: We'll end the list with an Indie movie, and quite a powerful one at that. Rachel Getting Married is the story of the strength of sisterhood. A marriage in the family brings Kyrn leaves rehab to come back home for her sister's wedding, everything starts to come undone. Well acted, well directed, and well written, Rachel Getting Married is one that you won't want to miss.
Most of these movies are already available on satellite TV or at your local movie rental store. Check them out today for some great entertainment.
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