A look back at our critics’ favorite films from this year

Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan
“The most hilarious movie I’ve ever seen.”
? Juli Shipley

Little Miss Sunshine
“I’ve never been so truly happy during a film before. Instantly loveable . . . you simply must see it.”
? Valerie Nutt

The Fountain
“A visionary tale of life and death. Hugh Jackman’s finest performance.”
? Joseph Schmickrath

V for Vendetta
“V for Vendetta incites debate and refuses to be forgotten . . . an instant classic.”
? Holly Brown

United 93
“A supurb film that is gripping, moving and precise in its execution.”
? Joseph Schmickrath

The Departed
The Departed stands proudly among such renowned gangster films as Goodfellas, Casino and Boondock Saints.”
? Juli Shipley

The Lake House
“A beautiful, quaint, quiet film. The big reunion of Reeves and Bullock . . . both show their range.”
? Joseph Schmickrath

A Scanner Darkly
“A vision that looks like watercolor perpetually in motion . . . a world of bright colors and unreal textures.”
? Greg Stinson

Good Night and Good Luck
“An outstanding drama based on the story of a CBS news crew with true grit.”
? Holly Brown

Miami Vice
“Other television show to screen adaptations haven’t come close to recapturing and revamping the magic that made the show so successful, Miami Vice does. It remains fresh and reverential.”
? Joseph Schmickrath

Clerks II
“Kevin Smith’s shining moment and the most intelligent comedy to come out in a long time.”
? Holly Brown