20 Top Films Selected by Roger Ebert
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The Tree of LifeMovie · 2011 · 139m · Drama, FantasyThis film is an impressionistic look at a Texas family in the 1950s. It follows Jack, the eldest son, from childhood into adulthood as he struggles to understand his complicated relationship with his father. Lost in the changing modern world, Jack searches for meaning and purpose, questioning both faith and the nature of existence.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.7 - 2
MelancholiaMovie · 2011 · 130m · Drama, Science FictionA difficult relationship between two sisters is further tested when a strange new planet appears on a collision course with Earth.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.2 - 3
Take ShelterMovie · 2011 · 120m · Thriller, Drama, HorrorHaunted by increasingly vivid visions of the end of the world, a young man struggles with a difficult choice: protect his family from an impending disaster, or from his own troubled mind.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.1 - 4
TrustMovie · 2010 · 104m · Crime, Drama, ThrillerA family's life unravels when fourteen-year-old Annie connects with a boy online. After months of chatting and talking, Annie realizes her online friend isn't who he said he was. Her parents are stunned and deeply hurt by their daughter's experience, and they try to help her navigate the fallout as she grapples with the loss of her innocence.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.5 - 5
MargaretMovie · 2011 · 150m · DramaSeventeen-year-old Lisa believes she was responsible for a traffic accident that resulted in a fatality. As she tries to make amends, she faces constant obstacles. Increasingly frustrated, she lashes out at her family, friends, teachers, and herself. She's forced to confront a harsh reality: her idealistic view of the world clashes with the compromises of adulthood.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.3 - 6
The ArtistMovie · 2011 · 100m · Drama, Comedy, RomanceHollywood, 1927. Silent film icon George Valentin worries about his future as talking pictures threaten the industry. He finds himself drawn to Peppy Miller, a promising young dancer hoping for her moment in the spotlight.IMDb 7.8TMDB 7.4 - 7
A SeparationMovie · 2011 · 123m · DramaA married couple struggles with a painful choice: relocate their child to a new country for a better future, or remain in Iran to care for their aging parent who is suffering from Alzheimer's disease.IMDb 8.3TMDB 7.9 - 8
Martha Marcy May MarleneMovie · 2011 · 101m · Drama, ThrillerYears after escaping a cult, Martha reaches out to her estranged sister, Lucy, for help. Martha arrives at Lucy's peaceful Connecticut home, where she lives with her husband, Ted. However, the trauma of her time in the cult makes it difficult for Martha to find peace. Haunted by flashbacks, she is overcome by a persistent feeling of dread, particularly concerning the cult's manipulative leader.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.6 - 9
TerriMovie · 2011 · 105m · Comedy, DramaTerri, a disillusioned high school student who often wears pajamas, begins to connect with the world around him with the guidance of Mr. Fitzgerald, the assistant principal.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.3 - 10
HugoMovie · 2011 · 126m · Adventure, Drama, FamilyIn 1930s Paris, Hugo Cabret lives a solitary life within the walls of a train station with his uncle. His daily routine involves maintaining the station's clocks, but his true focus is on a broken automaton and a notebook left by his father. With the help of the toy merchant's goddaughter, Hugo sets out to uncover the mystery behind the automaton and discover a sense of belonging.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.2 - 11
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2Movie · 2011 · 130m · Adventure, FantasyHarry, Ron, and Hermione press on with their fight against Voldemort. As their situation appears increasingly dire, Harry uncovers three magical objects that grant him abilities comparable to Voldemort’s.IMDb 8.1TMDB 8.1 - 12
The DescendantsMovie · 2011 · 115m · Comedy, DramaWhen his wife Elizabeth is on life support following a boating accident, Hawaiian land baron Matt King takes his daughters on a journey from Oahu to Kauai. Their destination: to confront a young real estate broker who had been having an affair with Elizabeth.IMDb 7.3TMDB 6.8 - 13
The Mill and the CrossMovie · 2011 · 96m · Drama, HistoryImagine stepping into a famous painting, watching it unfold around you, and seeing the artist sketch the scene as it happens. From acclaimed Polish filmmaker Lech Majewski, *The Mill and the Cross* is a film that recreates Pieter Bruegel's masterpiece, "Procession to Calvary," while also telling the story of how Bruegel painted it.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.4 - 14
Le HavreMovie · 2011 · 94m · Drama, ComedyIn Le Havre, France, young African refugee Idrissa meets Marcel Marx, a thoughtful, artistic shoe-shiner. With unwavering hope and the help of his community, Marcel challenges the authorities who are trying to deport Idrissa.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.0 - 15
Midnight in ParisMovie · 2011 · 94m · Fantasy, Comedy, RomanceDuring a trip to Paris with his fiancée's family, a sentimental screenwriter unexpectedly begins time-traveling to the 1920s each night at midnight.IMDb 7.6TMDB 7.5 - 16
Another EarthMovie · 2011 · 92m · Drama, Science FictionA young woman and a grieving music professor find their lives intertwined when a perfect copy of Earth is discovered.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.7 - 17
DriveMovie · 2011 · 100m · Drama, Thriller, CrimeDriver is a Hollywood stuntman who secretly works as a getaway driver for criminals. He keeps people at arm's length until he meets his attractive neighbor, Irene, and her son, Benicio. When Irene’s husband is released from prison, he asks Driver to help with a million-dollar robbery. The heist goes wrong, forcing Driver to protect Irene and Benicio from the dangerous people who want revenge.IMDb 7.8TMDB 7.6 - 18
ShameMovie · 2011 · 102m · DramaBrandon, a man in his thirties living in New York, avoids emotional connections but satisfies his deepest desires through compulsive sexual behavior. His life spirals as his younger sister moves in with him, bringing back painful memories of their shared history.IMDb 7.2TMDB 6.9 - 19
Life, Above AllMovie · 2010 · 100mThis film explores a heartfelt bond between a mother and daughter, offering a glimpse into contemporary South African life.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.5 - 20
KinyarwandaMovie · 2011 · 100mAmidst widespread turmoil, a young Tutsi woman and a young Hutu man find love. A soldier tries to do what's right while separated from his family. A priest questions his beliefs as he confronts terrible events.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.0
