2. In Bruges
Arguably the best crime film since Pulp Fiction, In Bruges bears some resemblance to that film in that it deftly combines humor and drama and it also stars two hitman who spend the majority of their time in inconsequential dialogue. The film now has a substantial following although it is still underseen and under-appreciated. Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson both turn in career best work, Farrell even won a Golden Globe for his role, as hitman ordered to hide out in Bruges, Belgium after a hit goes wrong. The two see the sights of Bruges but Ray, Farrell's character, is despondent since he fouled up the last mission by accidentally killing a young boy, a cardinal offense in this particular crime organization. When Ken, Gleeson's character, is ordered to kill Ray, he instead lets him escape, setting up an encounter with their boss, played by a delightfully angry Ralph Fiennes. In Bruges is probably the funniest serious movie you'll ever see, despite a main character who is suicidal for most of the movie and with loads of dark overtones, the movie finds time to insult some fat americans and have an unforgettable night with the two hitman and a dwarf actor. The ending of the film is surprisingly powerful and the film as a whole is one that will stay with you long after you first watch it. There is so much to like in In Bruges that it's hard to list them all: unforgettable characters, a great score from Carter Burwell, alternating scenes of hilarity and drama, and city that almost becomes another character in the film. It is also an extremely unique film that contains almost no detrimental cliches and it all adds up to just one of the most underrated movies of the last decade, but one of the best movies period.