I see these lists almost everywhere and decide to make one for myself.  To pick just five films was difficult for me because I liked a lot films.  I’ve watched these at least twice. I think the main criterion for these movies was whether it elicited an emotion out of me. If a film made me feel a certain way, then it has done its job.

1. City of God - This was a near perfect film for me. Loved the pace of movie, the narrative, and also the story. Characters were good as well, especially the antagonist.  Because of this movie, I made Fernando Meirelles one of my favorite directors to watch.  I love the ugliness of the movie.

2. Wrestler - I really felt for the main character and the fact that the story was simple made it even more heart-wrenching. Good character piece. I find myself empathizing with the character a lot.

3. Eternal Sunshine of a Spotless Mind - I love love stories. I consider myself a romantic. I thought Kate Winslet was good in this one, and Michel Gondry did a good job at making the film touching. Music was also exceptional.

4. The Dark Knight - This was easy.  Pure entertainment, and I loved every single moment. Heath Ledger was amazing, definitely made the movie.  Movie was on Redbull for 2 and half hours.

5. Children of Men - I love the feeling I got when I saw this movie. Everything was hopeless and desolate, and people had nothing to live for until the baby came along.

What are your guys?