Take a crime drama, add some modern-day Western-ness, throw in some dark humor, and watch some perfectly cast actors act their socks off, and youve got the most deserving Best Picture winner in years.
Crime
Pride and Glory
If you can get through the lackluster first hour of this cop family gone wrong saga, youll be rewarded with a well-acted, suspenseful crime thriller.
Angels & Demons
Angels and Demons is an overlong, uninteresting affair which doesnt live up to the blockbuster tag. Then again, it is not the worst film you could see this summer.
My Bloody Valentine
Theres nothing new here as far as slasher flicks go, but the 3D twist at least adds a bit more value to your movie ticket dollar.
Frozen River
Hopefully it will get a post-Oscar boost, because this gritty tale of a woman driven to great lengths to provide for her family deserves to be seen.
In Bruges
One of the best films of the year that a lot of people still havent seen, this tale of two hit men trying to be tourists is a dark comedy of the darkest variety.