5 Best Steven Soderbergh Movies

Erin Brockovich (2000): Soderbergh takes a daunting and seemingly dry topic -- the true story of the industrial pollution of a town's water supply -- and turns it into an inspiring tale of redemption that's warm, human, funny and even sexy. That largely has to do with Julia Roberts, who earned a best-actress Oscar for playing the title character, a single mother of three who takes on a massive class-action lawsuit while working as a file clerk ... more 

Erin Brockovich (2000): Soderbergh takes a daunting and seemingly dry topic -- the true story of the industrial pollution of a town's water supply -- and turns it into an inspiring tale of redemption that's warm, human, funny and even sexy. That largely has to do with Julia Roberts, who earned a best-actress Oscar for playing the title character, a single mother of three who takes on a massive class-action lawsuit while working as a file clerk for her lawyer (Albert Finney). Roberts radiates sass and smarts with her clingy clothes and dirty mouth, and she's an absolute hoot. Aaron Eckhart counters that, bringing sweetness and tenderness to the film as the biker next door who cares for Erin's kids. less