High Fives
High Five Best Films of 2001
By Joe Lozito
2001-05-17 17:13:00

Memento
Writer-director Christopher Nolan's brilliantly crafted thriller which follows (in reverse) a man with no short-term memory on the trail of his wife's killer.

In the Bedroom
The subtle, moving examination of the effect on two New England parents of the tragic murder of their 21-year-old son features some of the finest performances of the year by Sissy Spacek and Tom Wilkinson.

Moulin Rouge
Baz Luhrmann's vibrant film about doomed lovers in 19th century Paris is nothing less than a thrilling, daring reinvention the Opera for the 21st century.

Monster's Ball
Director Marc Forster's unique, unflinching portrait of repression and resentment in circa 1990 southern America features two of the most exciting performances of the year from Billy Bob Thornton and Halle Berry.

Ghost World
"Crumb" director Terry Zwigoff's portrait of aimless, disaffected youth in Anytown, USA hits the nail on the head with frightening frequency.


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