1. Dogville - A disturbing parable of American oppression through the lens of filmmaker Lars von Trier, starring Nicole Kidman, Paul Bettany and memorably sparse set design.
2. Kill Bill: Vol. 2 - Uma Thurman continues her vengeance in a film so different from Vol. 1 that it's hard to believe they were once combined in one movie.
3. Dawn of the Dead - Any remake surpassing the original is rare, but this update of George A. Romero's 1978 film does it with more gore, humor and economy of storytelling.
4. Connie and Carla - Nia Vardalos (My Big Fat Greek Wedding) creates a Some Like It Hot-style comedy that's anything but a drag.
5. The Punisher - Movies with C-plus reviews don't usually make this list. But most movies aren't filmed in the Tampa Bay area.
