Sam Mendes’ stirring masterpiece about a dysfunctional family carefully trying to ignore its own unraveling nature brings to the screen some of the most memorable performances ever. Kevin Spacey and Annette Bening lead a remarkable cast and wickedly humorous screenplay in this inspiring film that won five Academy Awards including 1999’s Best Picture. Unforgettable movie moments such as Mena Suvari in a bathtub of roses, and Kevin Spacey lounging on the couch after buying the dream car he always wanted comprise a film that understandably landed on over 275 Top 10 lists of 1999. As Spacey’s character would have said, “This movie RULES!”

- Mike Massie