American independent film, relayed in 'found-footage' style (like Paranormal Activity or Blair Witch) about three mates who discover a mysterious substance that grants them superpowers.
Top 10 Movie List
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1.Chronicle
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2.A Few Best Men
Australian-British prenuptial comedy from the writer of Death at a Funeral and the director of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, about a wedding that hurtles into havoc when the groom’s incompetent 'best men' arrive.
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3.The Descendants
Comedy-drama set in Hawaii starring George Clooney and directed by Alexander Payne (Sideways, Election) - winner of Best Film (Comedy) and Best Actor at the 2012 Golden Globes.
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4.Like Crazy
Bittersweet indie romance that "illustrates how your first real love is as thrilling and blissful as it is devastating." Winner of the Grand Jury Prize and Special Jury Prize for Acting (for Felicity Jones, Cemetery Junction) at Sundance 2011.
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5.The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
The first film in the American three-picture adaptation of Stieg Larsson's The Millennium Trilogy. Stars Daniel Craig (Casino Royale) and Rooney Mara (The Social Network), directed by David Fincher (The Social Network).
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6.Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy
Actor-tastic adaptation of the 1974 British spy novel by John le Carré, directed by Tomas Alfredson (Let the Right One In) – his first English-language film. Stars Gary Oldman as a spy forced from semi-retirement to uncover a Soviet mole within MI6.
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7.J. Edgar
Clint Eastwood (Gran Torino) directs Leonardo DiCaprio as J. Edgar Hoover, the face of law enforcement in America for almost 50 years. Also stars Naomi Watts and Judi Dench.
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8.Hugo 3D
Martin Scorsese directs this 3D family adventure following Hugo, an orphan boy who lives in the walls of a train station in 1930s Paris. Based on the book The Invention of Hugo Cabaret. Stars Sacha Baron Cohen, Jude Law and Ben Kingsley.
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9.Buck
Winner of the Audience Award (Documentary) at Sundance 2011, about American Buck Braannaman – from his abusive childhood to his life as a successful horse-whisperer.
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10.Young Adult
The director and writer of Juno re-team for this comedy-drama about a woman returning home in an attempt to revive her high school glory years. Stars Charlize Theron (Monster).
The Flicks.co.nz Top 10 is New Zealand’s independent movie chart. It’s the People’s Top 10, compiled from movie page views, trailer views, Facebook likes and User Reviews. Every movie now playing in cinemas is eligible. The list is drawn every Monday.
