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Best of 2005 Movies

Publication Date: Friday, January 07, 2005

Top 10 Hunks of 2005

by Jeanne Aufmuth

Lior Ashkenazi -- He didn't exactly "Walk on Water" but Ashkenazi exuded virile and sensual Israeli charm.

Christian Bale -- His sculpted black leather and mood to match suited the "Batman Begins" superhero and this swooning fan just fine.

Rodney Copperbottom -- As one of the monkey-wrenching "Robots," Ewan McGregor gave good voice and a screwy charisma to an ersatz bucket o' bolts.

Daniel Craig -- Craig was delicious down to the last bite in the bittersweet and bloody thriller "Layer Cake."

Marton Csokas -- He grabbed my gut and didn't let go as a man inflamed by a treacherous passion that ended tragically in the edgy "Asylum."

Terrence Howard -- Almond eyes and milk-chocolate skin made this girl's heart go "Crash."

King Kong -- He's got too much chest hair and a face that only a mother could love but Kong's baby browns spoke volumes of sensual yearning in the lengthy "King Kong."

Viggo Mortensen -- Back on the list after a year's absence is the "A History of Violence" hero with a past.

Vince Vaughn -- His lewd and crude attitude and seething sexuality infused every inch of his 6-foot 5-inch frame in "The Wedding Crashers."

Mark Zupan -- The undisputed bad boy of "Murderball" proved that quadriplegic is sexy too.

Babes of the Year

by Tyler Hanley


Angelina Jolie -- Her slick and sexy suburban spy ignited "Mr. & Mrs. Smith."

Claire Danes -- The artistic "Shopgirl" of Steve Martin's tale enchanted two men and many viewers.

Drew Barrymore --Barrymore's radiant charm and blossoming Red Sox adoration heated up "Fever Pitch."

Jennifer Esposito -- This magnetic actress displayed integrity and common sense amidst the chaos of "Crash."

Jessica Alba -- Her calm and curvy damsel-in-distress made for a scintillating "Sin City."

Maria Bello -- Although Bello's hubby had "A History of Violence," her loyalty and allure refused to wane.

Naomi Watts -- "King Kong" tossed other women aside for this stunning and sympathetic temptress.

Qiu Yuen -- "Kung Fu Hustle" had this no-nonsense landlady battling assassins, berating tenants and belting out the mighty Lion's Roar.

Radha Mitchell -- Mitchell made her identity crisis attractive with an inspired portrayal of "Melinda and Melinda."

Summer Glau -- There was little "Serenity" when this athletic, flexible and ferocious femme climbed aboard.

 

 

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