The best films of the decade should be distributed by genre. So the viewer will be easier to navigate in the selection when viewing. Recently, in modern cinema, perhaps, dominated by fantasy and action. Nevertheless, many directors continue to work on dramas and melodramas. In this article, only the most iconic pictures of the past ten years will be presented, the rating is indicated on a 10-point scale in accordance with the Kinopoisk data.
New work by P. Jackson
After the triumphant release of “The Lord of the Rings” at the beginning of the 21st century, the director filmed Tolkien’s other works, removing the trilogy “The Hobbit” (2012-2014). This large-scale film epic has become a real event in the modern film industry, especially after the resounding success of the first project. The film is a prehistory and tells about the amazing adventures of B. Beggins and the gnomes on the way to the Lonely Mountain. In general, the audience very warmly accepted this picture, noting the magnificent atmosphere, the fascinating plot and the good play of the actors. However, almost all noted its significant minus: the abundance of computer graphics, which in some places cut the eye. In addition, some pointed out problems with the script: fans noticed that the action was unfolding too rapidly. However, the franchise rating is 9.5.
"The Hunger Games"
The best films of the decade in the fantasy genre attract the viewer with both an original plot and an unusual production. The specified trilogy was published in 2008-2010 and gained wide popularity around the world. Almost all viewers unanimously acknowledge that the success of the tape is largely due to the excellent play of the leading woman - D. Lawrence. The plot is based on books of the same name and is dedicated to the struggle of a simple girl and her friend for survival in the terrible conditions of the dictatorship of show business. The rating of the picture is quite high - 7.3.
"Start"
The best films of the decade in the fantasy genre are distinguished not only by an adventurous adventure plot, but also by a deep philosophical meaning. The painting by K. Nolan (2010) has become a kind of cult in many respects due to the many original finds. Especially viewers praise her for the famous scene with a turning city. In addition, all unanimously celebrate the magnificent game of L. DiCaprio. The tape tells about an unusual scientist who is trying to regulate people's dreams. An unusual idea and high-quality shooting brought the picture a high rating of 8.7.
American dramas
The best films of the decade of this genre are still popular, despite the clear dominance of science fiction in cinema. One of S. Spielberg’s latest works, The Spy Bridge, received the Academy Award and positive reviews from both critics and spectators for their excellent acting and very accurate, accurate depiction of the confrontation between the two systems personified by the American lawyer and the Soviet intelligence. The rating of the painting is high -7.5.
Another drama, released last year, “Into the Heart of the Sea”, also appealed to the modern audience thanks to the combination of action with philosophical content. The cinema tells about people who turned out to be alone with nature and forced to survive in inhuman conditions, which will forever change their worldview. The rating of the tape is 7.3.
Domestic paintings
The best films of the last decade of Russian production in the dramatic genre are also worthy of mention. First of all, it is necessary to call the “Crew”, which turned out to be, in fact, a remake of the same name Soviet cinema. The tape tells about the fate of the pilots, giving a significant place both to the disclosure of their images, and action. The picture was very well received by the audience and received a rather high rating - 7.9.
Another picture in this series is “Sunstroke” (2014). This movie received mixed reviews. TOP of the best films of the decade, however, would be incomplete without mentioning it. A peculiar presentation style, telling a love story from the famous Bunin story of the same name and showing a turning point in the history of our country, puts the work of N. Mikhalkov among the most iconic premieres of recent years. But since many found her language difficult, the rating was 5.8.
Love theme
The best films of the decade (TOP-10) include the adaptation of sentimental stories, which continue to be popular. Among the last films in this series - “See You”, the film was very well received by the audience, who noted, first of all, the wonderful play by E. Clark, a touching plot and a beautiful picture. The movie tells about the love of a simple girl and a young successful, but chained to a wheelchair man. The rating of the painting is quite high - 7.7.
Another film of this genre is “Equal”. A dystopian story about love between two people from a society in which any manifestation of feelings was considered a disease. Viewers noted the original idea, but they also indicate a certain length of narration, so the rating is 6.2.
Oriental paintings
The best films of the decade, the list of which is presented in this review, were also shot in non-European countries. Two films from directors from eastern countries should be pointed out. The Indian film “My Name is Khan” is very popular among modern viewers, as evidenced by a very good rating of 8.1. She tells the traditional story of forbidden love, which is hampered by social barriers. However, everyone liked the touching game of the leading actors, which filled the familiar plot with new shades.
The Turkish film "You, My Home" was received with enthusiasm by the audience. The sad and touching story about how young people fought with the ailment of the heroine did not leave indifferent any of the spectators who note both the good plot and the talented performance of the actors, hence the rating - 8.
The sensational premieres
In this section, you must, of course, point to the seventh episode of Star Wars, which seems to be one of the most anticipated projects. However, opinions about this picture were very divided: some fans were very happy to see the continuation of their favorite franchise again, others, on the contrary, criticized for the lack of originality in the plot, for the repetition of a long-known story, so the rating is 7.2.
The best films of the decade, the rating of which helps the viewer to make a choice, have a dynamic plot with elements of drama. Such is the picture "Survivor", which was very well received by both critics and viewers. The movie tells the story of a hunter who was thrown into the taiga to die, but still managed to escape. Viewers praise DiCaprio's game, an interesting plot, so the film's rating is 7.8.