Critic Peter Hartlaub's Choices:

1. The New World (2006) (pictured above)

2. 25th Hour (2002)

3. Inglourious Basterds (2009)

4. Before Sunset (2004)

5. Bridget Jones's Diary (2001)

6. Revolutionary Road (2008)

7. The Pianist (2002)

8. The Dreamers (2003)

9. Match Point (2005):

10. Up in the Air (2009)

Critic Mick LaSalle's Choices:

1. The New World (2006)

2. 25th Hour (2002)

3. The Lives of Others (2006)

4. The Best of Youth (2003)

5. Inglourious Basterds (2009)

6. Downfall (2004)

7. 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days (2007)

8. Gloomy Sunday (1999)

9. Before Sunset (2004)

10. Bridget Jones's Diary (2001)

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