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Testament - the best, most honest drama about a family and nuclear war made.
Smoke Signals - funny, sad and engaging story, in a modern setting, about a young native American man who hears that his long lost father had died in Arizona. With his best friend he goes on a quest off the rez to recover his father's ashes.
Way of the Gun - great performances are the highlight of this simple story of two thugs played by Benicio Del Toro and Ryan Philippe. If you don't buy into the style or don't like the characters you won't like the film. But, if you like it, then you'll watch over and over again.
Tampopo - the funniest film about Japanese ramen ever made ...
Harold and Kumar go to White Castle - This film could have been miserable but it's well crafted and funny as heck. It helps that you can tell the two actors really enjoyed playing their parts.
Run Lola Run (Lola Rennt) - German film made with a narrative that goes all over the place but never ceases to surprise.
Shaolin Soccer - you HAVE to see this film. It's very very funny. It's about Shaolin monks who form a soccer team ... but the movie doesn't cop out by going for the obvious "underdog-comes-out-on-top" angle. It pulls no punches and keeps nothing sacred. Some gags are refreshingly original.
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