Best Drama Films of 2008
Recount
Kevin Spacey and Bob ... that blends actual news footage and verbatim dialogue into fictionalized recreations that are both highly entertaining and deeply dramatic. [ best drama films - 2008 ]
Revolutionary Road
Titanic shipmates Kathy Bates, ... tale of a young couple whose once-healthy relationship steadily deteriorates into a ceaseless cycle of petty jealousy and bickering. [ best drama films - 2008 ]
Street Kings
In the wake of ... face to face with the remorseless cop killers, they must chose between upholding the law and seeking bitter vengeance. [ best drama films - 2008 ]
Deal
A hot-shot college card ... never gamble again, or the newcomer who learned all of his tricks from the true master of the trade? [ best drama films - 2008 ]
Pride and Glory
Director Gavin O'Connor collaborates ... is also the older brother's best friend (Colin Farrell) may be the man orchestrating many of the suspected crimes. [ best drama films - 2008 ]
Nothing But the Truth
Rod Lurie (The Contender) ... agent. David Schwimmer plays her husband, with Matt Dillon, Vera Farmiga, Edie Falco, and Alan Alda set to co-star. [ best drama films - 2008 ]
Australia
Set against the scenic ... of Darwin by Japanese forces -- who just a few months prior launched a devastating attack on Pearl Harbor. [ best drama films - 2008 ]
The Warlords
Love, politics and loyalty ... office success in China and Eastern Asia before making its way to theaters in Europe and the United States. [ best drama films - 2008 ]
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
David Fincher's The Curious ... and found, and the meaning of timelessness. Cate Blanchett co-stars along with Tilda Swinton, Elias Koteas, and Julia Ormond. [ best drama films - 2008 ]
Nothing Like the Holidays
Freddy Rodriguez, John Leguizamo, ... of laughter while discovering that together as a family they are far stronger than they ever could be apart. [ best drama films - 2008 ]
The Other Boleyn Girl
Adapted from author Philippa ... and loyalty is in family, and that no matter what the consequences they will forever be bound by blood. [ best drama films - 2008 ]
Seven Pounds
A man (Will Smith) ... Happyness director Gabriele Muccino. Rosario Dawson, Woody Harrelson, and Sleeper Cell's Michael Ealy co-star in the Grant Nieporte-scripted picture. [ best drama films - 2008 ]
Brideshead Revisited
Evelyn Waugh's classic novel ... of Waugh's Brideshead Revisited, though it was the basis of an acclaimed miniseries produced for British television in 1981. [ best drama films - 2008 ]
If Love Hadn't Left Me Lonely
A successful 80s music ... able to meet on a common ground, or are they destined to remain two passing ships in the night? [ best drama films - 2008 ]
Just Add Water
Dylan Walsh, Danny DeVito, ... are making his life a living hell, and finally summon the courage to connect with pretty checkout girl Nora. [ best drama films - 2008 ]
Stop-Loss
After serving his tour ... ties to family and his longtime friendships, but his capacity for love and his sense of honor as well. [ best drama films - 2008 ]
Sleepwalking
Charlize Theron, Woody Harrelson, ... makes his feature directorial debut with a film based on an original screenplay by that film's scribe, Zac Stanford. [ best drama films - 2008 ]
The Express
Finding Forrester star Rob ... leukemia shortly after being drafted into the NFL, however, his will to survive soon eclipsed his dreams of success. [ best drama films - 2008 ]
August
Josh Hartnett, Naomie Harris, ... heal the wounds that have kept him estranged from his father, David (Torn), and brother, Joshua (Scott), as well. [ best drama films - 2008 ]
A Raisin in the Sun
Sean Combs, Phylicia Rashad, ... prospect of losing it all, Walter considers making a deal with Mr. Lindner in order to recover his losses. [ best drama films - 2008 ]
Quid Pro Quo
A man who can't ... film from writer and director Carlos Brooks, Quid Pro Quo received its premiere at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival. [ best drama films - 2008 ]
Ballet Shoes
Emma Watson, Yasmin Paige, ... Posy longs to grow into a graceful ballerina, Petrova just wants to take to the sky as an aviator. [ best drama films - 2008 ]
Finish Line
A desperate stock car ... deal of his career, the cornered wheelman's only option is to gun the gas and hope for the best. [ best drama films - 2008 ]
Queen Sized
An overweight high school ... widowed mom in an attempt to reclaim her pride and avoid letting the mean girls have the last laugh. [ best drama films - 2008 ]
Showstoppers
As the girls of ... romance, or will dark cloud Pam prove effective in preventing her old friend from dancing her way to greatness. [ best drama films - 2008 ]
Sense and Sensibility
Hattie Morahan, Charity Wakefield, ... of sense and sensibility is the key to striking a harmonious balance, and living a life without regrets. [ best drama films - 2008 ]
One Tree Hill: Season 05
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Step Up 2: The Streets
Director Jon M. Chu ... make her dreams a reality while also letting go of the past, and bounding confidently forward into the future. [ best drama films - 2008 ]
Tight Spot
This Troma movie finds ... to the seedy underworld, they both find themselves unsure of whether either of them will ever make it out. [ best drama films - 2008 ]
On the Doll
A handful of strangers ... On the Doll was the first feature film from director Thomas Mignone, who previously distinguished himself making music videos. [ best drama films - 2008 ]
A Good Man Is Hard to Find
Amidst claims that the ... they battle temptation and contend with their personal demons while waging a valiant battle to maintain happy, healthy relationships. [ best drama films - 2008 ]
5 Centimeters Per Second
Director Makoto Shinkai's heartfelt ... the perspective of both friends, as well as the vantage point of those they both meet along the way. [ best drama films - 2008 ]
The Price of the American Dream II
When a single mother ... his father. When Manny falls in with a local gang, the ensuing violence threatens to consume his entire family. [ best drama films - 2008 ]
Pineapple
A shattered family man ... but dangerous beauty, Andrew abandons sobriety as he struggles to find his way in a world gone to ruin. [ best drama films - 2008 ]
Katyn
Celebrated Polish filmmaker Andrzej ... officer internees are transported by railroad to Smolensk and methodically dispatched before being casually buried in a mass grave. [ best drama films - 2008 ]
If By Chance
The silent owner of ... and unexpectedly. But Chance has no friends or family to speak of, so who will inherit his sizable fortune? [ best drama films - 2008 ]
Sunday School
A young girl attempting ... to truly cement her relationship with God, she'll have to make the most difficult decision of her entire life. [ best drama films - 2008 ]
Forever Young
Inspired by the true ... Israelis, filmmaker Michael Behagen crafts this thriller based on actual video footage recovered at the scene of the accident. [ best drama films - 2008 ]
