Top Movies of 2008


The top movies of 2008 list is calculated by community movie ratings and members' "Top Movies List". Lists are updated daily.

41. Tropic Thunder

Year of Release: 2008
Overall Rating: 2.7 out of 4 stars
Language: English
Genre: Comedy
MPAA Rating: R
Director: Ben Stiller
Actors: Jack Black, Ben Stiller, Robert Downey Jr., Brandon T. Jackson, Steve Coogan, Nick Nolte
Plot: A comedy about a set of super star actors who drop off in the jungle to being shooting a multi-million dollar war movie. But, when the reach their shooting location they find that things are much different than they seem. After a short period of time, they realize that they are being captured, trapped, tortured, and finally, that it is not just a stage. They must use their military training and great acting skills to get out of their captured situation.

42. Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson

Year of Release: 2008
Overall Rating: 2.9 out of 4 stars
Language: English
Genre: Documentary
MPAA Rating: R
Director: Alex Gibney
Actors: Johnny Depp, Jimmy Carter, Pat Buchanan, George McGovern, Hunter S. Thompson, Jimmy Buffett

43. Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone ( Evangerion shin gekijôban: Jo )

Year of Release: 2008
Overall Rating: 2.9 out of 4 stars
Language: Japanese
Genre: Anime/Sci-Fi
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Director: Masayuki, Kazuya Tsurumaki, Hideaki Anno
Actors: Megumi Ogata, Megumi Hayashibara, Kotono Mitsuishi, Yuriko Yamaguchi, Fumihiko Tachiki, Akira Ishida
Plot: The first in a line of four films that will re-imagine the Neon Genesis Evangelion TV series. You Are (Not) Alone cover approximately episode 1 - 6 dealing with Shinji Ikari coming to terms with being an EVA pilot and battling Angels, dealing with his estranged father Gendo, his new roommate Lt. Colonel Misato Katsuragi and the cool, distant pilot Rei Ayanami.

44. Step Brothers

Year of Release: 2008
Overall Rating: 2.7 out of 4 stars
Language: English
Genre: Comedy
MPAA Rating: R
Director: Adam McKay
Actors: John C. Reilly, Will Ferrell, Mary Steenburgen, Richard Jenkins, Kathryn Hahn, Logan Manus
Plot: A comedy about two men who have a lot of growing up to do. After being spoon fed their whole lives, their single parents meet, date, and later get married. This forces the two brothers to move in with each other. With little intelligence and a lot of competitiveness they both try to out do each other. That is, until one day they realize that they're best friends.

45. Reprise

Year of Release: 2008
Overall Rating: 3.0 out of 4 stars
Language: Norwegian
Genre: Drama
MPAA Rating: R
Director: Joachim Trier
Actors: Anders Danielsen Lie, Christian Rubeck, Viktoria Winge, Rebekka Karijord

46. Young at Heart

Year of Release: 2008
Overall Rating: 3.0 out of 4 stars
Language: English
Genre: Documentary/Comedy
MPAA Rating: PG
Director: Stephen Walker
Actors: Bob Cilman, Joseph Mitchell, Bob Salvini, Fred Knittle, Louise Canady, Eileen Hall
Plot: A documentary on an American vocal group which consists of senior citizens who sing new age rock and roll, hip hop and other popular tunes.

47. Christmas Tale, A ( conte de Noël, Un )

Year of Release: 2008
Overall Rating: 3.0 out of 4 stars
Language: French
Genre: Comedy/Drama
MPAA Rating: NR
Director: Arnaud Desplechin
Actors: Catherine Deneuve, Jean-Paul Roussillon, Anne Consigny, Mathieu Amalric, Melvil Poupaud, Hippolyte Girardot
Plot: A family with a history of illness and dysfunction convenes over Christmas and decides how best to deal with their mother's need for a bone marrow transplant.

48. Definitely, Maybe

Year of Release: 2008
Overall Rating: 2.8 out of 4 stars
Language: English
Genre: Comedy/Romance
MPAA Rating: R
Director: Adam Brooks
Actors: Rachel Weisz, Elizabeth Banks, Ryan Reynolds, Isla Fisher, Kevin Corrigan, Kevin Kline
Plot: When his 10-year-old daughter grills him about his past relationships and her conceptions, Will Hayes changes the names but keeps the details leading up to his impending divorce and why his life turned out the way it has.

49. City of Men ( Cidade dos Homens )

Year of Release: 2008
Overall Rating: 2.9 out of 4 stars
Language: Portuguese
Genre: Drama/Crime
MPAA Rating: R
Director: Paulo Morelli
Actors: Douglas Silva, Darlan Cunha, Rodrigo dos Santos, Jonathan Haagensen, Camila Monteiro, Naima Silva

50. The Secret Life of Bees

Year of Release: 2008
Overall Rating: 2.8 out of 4 stars
Language: English
Genre: Drama/Adventure
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Director: Gina Prince-Bythewood
Actors: Queen Latifah, Jennifer Hudson, Dakota Fanning, Alicia Keys, Sophie Okonedo, Paul Bettany
Plot: Set in the south in 1964, a young 14 year old girl is reminded of her mother at every step. The young girl leaves and heads to a small town where she makes friends with the local people who may have more information about her mother.

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