5º – Pan’s Labyrinth (Guillermo del Toro, 2006)
Focused on the 1940s, the plot presents the story of a little girl involved in an unpleasant situation with the construction of her new family. The film gains its dynamism by exploring the relationship this girl has with the imaginary side of the world, starting a unique journey with the viewer. Irretrievable, ‘Pan’s Labyrinth’ alternates reality and fantasy, proposing a different and irresistible story.
4º – Joe (John G. Avildsen, 1970)
After a tragic event that had taken a person’s life, a rich man ends up forming a strange affective bond with a working poor with a conservative and extremist temperament. ‘Joe’ is a forgotten pearl from the early 1970s, bringing a potent story about the corrupting power of television in the lives of people who fit into a harsh financial reality in the United States. There are several unforgettable moments in this film, especially its last 20 minutes that surprise and shock the viewer. Highlight goes to the heavy cast of the film, with the presence of Peter Boyle and Dennis Patrick, in addition to the feature debut of actress Susan Sarandon.
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