Man on Wire

You think Phelps can concentrate? Check the focus on Philippe Petit's high-wire acts.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1155592/

The Fifth Element

Only Luc Besson can craft an enjoyable film that includes abysmal (the president) and phenomenal (the guy with that great hat) acting.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119116/

Caramel

Romantic dramas are a bit more interesting when set in a country and city you will likely never visit.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0825236/ (Original title: Sukkar Banat)

4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days

A completely coherent film, incoherently told. Now go see it.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1032846/ (Original title: 4 Luni, 3 Saptamâni si 2 Zile)

Rough Science: Season 4

Even better than Season 3 (the limewater/carbon dioxide filter is keen). Perfect 2-disc set for a pre-teen or teenager interested in science.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0363367/

Hellboy II: The Golden Army

Derivative in parts, but scripted very nicely: plot, character development and action happen all at the same time.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0411477/

The Gold Rush

How many times have I heard about the fork-roll dance? There's a reason people talk about it. (Don't watch the 1942 talkie, watch the 1925 original.)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0015864/

Mamma Mia!

Most unpolished major film ever made. Still, everyone's clearly having a blast and Streep, as the hippie chick I never became, is a joy to behold.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0795421/

Rough Science: Season 3

When you can build a kiln from scratch in less than a day, or determine that cinnabar contains mercury, I consider you a genius.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0363367/

From the Earth to the Moon

My third time watching this 12-part series. Most entertaining docu-drama ever made.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120570/

The Dark Knight

Heath, we hardly knew ya. And your perfectly maniacal laugh.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0468569/

The Orphanage

So easily could have been basic horror. The pace, as well as the satisfying ending, save it.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0464141/ (Original title: El Orfanato)

No End in Sight

History cycles. So does stupidity. (But let's not have another Rumsfeld, shall we?)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0912593/

Quantum Leap: Season 3

Ever so slightly boring, especially when they didn't tie the episode to something historically pertinent.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0096684/