Wow, that's quite a comprehensive list. I'm so glad someone else recognized Viggo - that was a difficult part that a lesser actor would have overplayed. Viggo showed subtle can be more powerful. And it's nice to see recognition for Mickey Rourke and Thandie Newton, too.

How is Ziyi Zhang a supporting actress? That confused me a bit. She's in almost every scene, the story revolves around her - she clearly holds the film on her shoulders.

The two different top ten lists is an interesting idea. so is the first list the Best films and the second is your Favorite? I totally understand that. Sometimes the Best films aren't the ones you enjoy as thoroughly as something you know is flawed but fun.

Good job!

By the same token, I'm still scratching my head as to why Jake Gylllenhaal ended up in best supporting actor instead of best actor?

As for your review, it is really good, but like the movie, it is really lonnnnnnnnnnnnnng. I actually felt winded about three quarters of the way through. You should consider breaking it down into separate articles for each catagorie, but I do agree it's very good- and it's obvious you did your homework.

Spectacular job on this, thank you.

I haven't seen most movies. Good review neverthless.

In the foreign language category - Kung Fu hustle was actually realeased in 2004 if I am not mistaken.

Also, try and see the German movie The Downfall if you haven't already. It is one of the best movies on WW2/Hitler I have seen.

Thanks for the comments.

Pratyush: Hustle was released theatrically in the US in '05, that makes it eligible for this list. Fantastic film. Also, I did see Downfall on the big screen and it was absolutely amazing, but it was released theatrically in the US initially in 2004 making it inelegible for my list here.

Jet: Good idea about splitting it, I will try to remember that for next years list, or my mid 2006 list in June. Perhaps between the films and the people? I think Jake was supporting as the story really hung on Heath and his actions the most. Sort of reminds me of when Denzel won best actor for Training Day, to me, he was the support and Hawke was the lead as the tale was about Hawke's character.

Don: I see what you mean about Zhang, not sure why I put her there, you just threw me all outta whack..... Anyway, thanks for the good notice.

I did the two lists because, as seen, they can be very different. The Best films may not be ones that you revisit very often, where favorites are. I don't see myself revisitng Brokeback Mountain or Munich very often, but they are among the best of the year, whereas Serenity and Devil's Rejects are highly entertaining and very good and will get more replay value.