With all the factors put into making a feature-length movie, it can’t be denied that the possibility of the film going bad is not far from happening. However, among the plethora of movies available to us, there are a select few that are simply better than the rest. These movies are a testament to the time and hard work put into the film by the team behind said movies. Join us on this list as we take the time to remember these movies
Practically Perfect movies
Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind
In 2004, film director Michel Gondry and screenwriter Charlie Kaufman came together to create the masterpiece that we all know and love called Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet play the main characters in the film, and from the actors alone, you can already tell that the movie is a good one. In the film, Carrey and Winslet play the characters Joel Barish and Clementine, two people who are involved in a romantic relationship that did not go well, which is why they decided to get a procedure to remove each other from their minds, which as expected, is not as easy as it sounds.
Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind
The Grand Budapest Hotel
This does not come off as a surprise, but Wes Anderson’s film named “The Grand Budapest Hotel” is known to be the director’s highest-grossing film and the first one to grant him a nomination for the Academy Award. The film revolves around a hotel lobby boy (played by Tony Revolori) who works at the Grand Budapest Hotel. As you watch the movie, you are taken to a wild ride inside Wes Anderson’s imagination.
The Grand Budapest Hotel
Silence
Silence is a film about two Jesuit priests who sneak into Japan to find out that their mentor has renounced his faith. In this film, American film director Martin Scorsese tackled one of the most challenging subjects a filmmaker could ever face. Despite dabbling with a tricky subject such as the meaning of life and morality, Scorsese managed to pull it off very well and delivered a fantastic film. The movie’s plot and camerawork can be renowned as one of the best there is.
Silence
Jaws
Jaws is the type of movie that would be hyped up by everyone for months and eventually suddenly flop after people get to see the film, however, film director Steven Spielberg and his crew made sure that such an occurrence would not happen. The film truly stood the test of time as it is still revered as one of the greatest films for the past four decades of its existence. The movie was so well made, in fact, that it made people think twice before they dip into the depths of the ocean.
Jaws
Unforgiven
This film is where Clint Eastwood got his start with Western movies. This movie, which Eastwood directed and starred in, recalls the story of a former outlaw who gave up his old life to raise his children but has to go back for some extra money. This film does the perfect job of showing what true ugly violence looks like instead of glorifying it in most Western movies.
Unforgiven
There Will Be Blood
In this late 19th-century film, Paul Thomas Anderson showcases the greed people have for money and oil. The movie portrays actors Daniel Day-Lewis and Paul Dano as two individuals who would fight as they stop at nothing to have total control over oil for money. The film takes a jab on American capitalism and how greed drives people to do things that they do not mean to.
There Will Be Blood
John Wick
John Wick is undoubtedly one of the best films in modern cinema. The film pushed the Matrix actor Keanu Reeves to train for 8 hours a day, five days a week, for four months so that he would be able to portray his character to the best of his ability. The film is about a man who was left with a dog by his deceased wife. After a while, he goes on a killing rampage as his dog was murdered by a bunch of thugs, leading him to go on a killing spree.
John Wick
You Were Never Really Here
With the main character played by Joaquin Phoenix, the film shows the life of a hitman who has hired by a government official to save his daughter from significant dangers. Although the film’s plot may seem a bit typical, the motivation of the characters and how the acting was executed makes it a unique movie. The lead actor did a fantastic job of balancing multiple types of personalities in the best way possible.
You Were Never Really Here
The Witch
Director Robert Eggers did a fantastic job of portraying how life in the 1600s would have been. The film is set in 1630 and revolves around a father and his family banished from a Puritan Plymouth community, rendering them to go out on their own and start a farm in the forest. The family later faces many problems as they try to find a missing family member who suddenly disappeared.
The Witch
Manchester By The Sea
This is not the film you watch if you’re looking for a warm and fuzzy feeling inside. The film is about Lee Chandler- played by Casey Affleck- who is forced into returning to his hometown after his brother died, and he finds out he now has custody over his teenaged nephew. This film will make you feel emotions you never thought you could think from something that is not real life, but it is as natural as it can get inside a screen.
Manchester By The Sea
Mad Max: Fury Road
Mad Max: Fury Road depicts the world in a post-apocalyptic setting. The film is about this somewhat near-feral character who goes on to save women from evil people. With the plot being interesting by itself, what made the movie stand out, even more, is the action sequences and special effects that made the movie even better. A lot of the stunts in the film are real, even the high-speed vehicles that can be seen in the movie.
Mad Max: Fury Road
Mulholland Drive
Mulholland Drive is not the first film to take a shot at perfecting the concept of surrealism, nor is it the only one, but David Lynch incorporates the theory of surrealism into this film perfectly. He blurs the boundaries between what is a dream and what is reality, which produces a film that is unsettling but impressive. The film is so unique, that even the BBC has called it the 21st century’s most excellent film.
Mulholland Drive
Her
Written and directed by Spike Jonze, the science-fiction romance became a top hit due to how relatable the story is despite its setting being in the future. The film showcases Joaquin Phoenix as Theodore Twombly, a man who tries to mend his broken heart caused by his divorce. Theodore buys an operating system to cope but ends up falling in love with it. This movie has a lot to offer, the feelings, the camerawork, the textures, the team behind it well did everything about it.
Her
The Assassination Of Jesse James By The Coward Robert Ford
The Assassination Of Jesse James By The Coward Robert Ford is considered to be one of the most underrated films there is. Without falling to the tropes of a typical Western film filled with nothing but gunfights, the movie carefully took its time to build up its characters and plot. Actors Brad Pitt and Casey Affleck did a fantastic job to perfectly portray their character’s personalities and showed the film to the world in the way that it was supposed to be.
The Assassination Of Jesse James By The Coward Robert Ford
The Lord Of The Rings Return of the King
Everyone agrees that all of the movies in the Lord of The Rings trilogy are all amazing, but for many people, the final one that tied everything together and gave us closure is the one that captured the hearts of everyone who has seen the franchise. The film won 11 Oscars thanks to its cinematography and realistic fight and war scenes, making it the second highest-grossing film of all time. A feat like this is not familiar.
The Lord Of The Rings Return Of The King
The Thing
The film revolves around a group of researchers who are in an isolated area in Antarctica. During their stay there, they encounter a creature they call “The Thing”, a massive life-sized parasite that can transform to any shape or organism, including humans. The knowledge about the said creature made each researcher feel uncomfortable being around one another as they fear that one of their peers might be the parasite. Initially, people were not too fond of the film, but as time went on, everyone grew to love its complexity.
The Thing
Pulp Fiction
Directed by Quentin Tarantino, Pulp Fiction stars Bruce Willis, Samuel L. Jackson, Uma Thurman, and John Travolta. Just by the lineup alone, you can already tell that this film is good. What makes this film stand out from the rest is the fact that it is filled with a lot of mini plotlines that barely have any connections with each other, but somehow all tie up together in the end. You are constantly questioning what will happen next, which is why this movie is hailed as one of the bests.
Pulp Fiction
2001: A Space Odyssey
Director Stanley Kubrick based his film “2001: A Space Odyssey” on Arthur C Clarke’s book called “The Sentinel.” The film revolves around a spaceship to Jupiter after human evolution was found to be disrupted. What sets this movie apart from the rest is its way of touching on topics that most movies stray away from, such as evolution and existentialism. The team behind the film did their best to make the film seem like it’s taking you to space thanks to the sounds and the dialogues that they had used.
2001: A Space Odyssey
The Big Lebowski
The Big Lebowski is about a man called “The Dude” (portrayed by Jeff Bridges). The man finds himself struggling to buy a new rug. Many things happen in the movie, so much that the viewers of the film end up being confused as to who “The Dude” maybe. The film’s funny and light-hearted script has certainly made its fans recite various lines in the movie in their everyday lives.
The Big Lebowski
Pan’s Labyrinth
This dark film takes place five years after the Spanish Civil War and does an incredible job of mixing history with a mythical world idea. The film is essentially about a young girl named Ofelia who finds magical creatures that lead her somewhere to decide her fate. Parts of this movie are violent and emotional, but the acting and camerawork in this film make it a movie to be praised by everyone who has watched it.
Pan’s Labyrinth
Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2
Many people continuously argue as to what the best Marvel Cinematic Universe movie maybe, but I think it is fair to say that a lot of us believe that Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2 deserves to have the number one spot. The film caught the hearts of Marvel fans as it gave insight as to how each of the character’s past brought all of them together.
Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2
Hot Fuzz
There are a lot of comedy films that have been made, but we can assure you that a lot of people will tell you that Hot Fuzz is the best one there is. The movie revolves around two police officers who are determined to solve the mystery about the chain of deaths around their area. Although the plot sounds underwhelming, the story, its jokes, and foreshadowing stand out among the rest.
Hot Fuzz
Spider-Man 2
If Roger Ebert, an infamous film critic known for giving very critical reviews to every movie, called the 2004 superhero film as “the best superhero movie since the modern genre was launched with Superman,” then you know for sure that this movie is the best there is. One aspect of the film that made it stand out is that they can keep the film light-hearted without discrediting the seriousness and the gravity of the situation of whatever is happening onscreen.
Spider-Man 2
Evil Dead II
Many people consider this movie to be “perfect,” and we believe that people may be right. The film is made to make its viewers scream and, at the same time, laugh at whatever is shown on screen. The movie’s film directors succeeded in doing so. This sequel to the 1981 classic film shows Bruce Campbell being in a severe light, as he’s covered in guts.
Evil Dead II
Titanic
It is impossible to find anyone who hasn’t heard of the film Titanic. The Director, the writer, co-producer, and co-editor of the famous movie, James Cameron, was very hands-on during the production of this movie, which may have contributed to why it is hailed as a people’s favorite. The film had been nominated for over 14 Academy Awards and won 11 Oscars! Sure, its records could be surpassed by a film in the future, but it will always be the first movie to amass over $1 billion.
Titanic
West Side Story
If you are not too fond of classic films, you must make sure that you see this one. The film’s director (Robert Wise) was inspired to turn the story into a movie, despite not having any background on musicals. Since he knew that he needed help, he asked Jerome Robbins, a musical and dance director, to help with the scenes and prepare the characters for their roles. The 1961 film was so good that it made the viewers feel like they were taken back to 1957 Manhattan.
West Side Story
The English Patient
The English Patient is one of those films that can reach the most profound darkest areas of your heart and pull on its strings. The movie was so well crafted that it could make you feel as if you have experienced the horrors of World War II yourself. The film was given 12 nominations for the Academy Awards in which they won 9 of them and won two out of its seven Golden Globe nominations.
The English Patient
Slumdog Millionaire
This movie is the kind of film that American viewers were not aware that they needed in their lives to educating them of cultural and international knowledge and awareness for issues. The film revolves around the lives of two boys who are growing up in the slums of Mumbai, India. The film’s screenwriter, Simon Beaufoy, did his best to dive deep into the Indian culture to ensure the accuracy of the film. The movie won the Best Picture award from the Academy Award and made over $377 million.
Slumdog Millionaire
Schindler’s List
It is a known fact that if a movie came from a best-selling book, chances are, this movie would be amazing. Schindler’s List is an example of that. With the joint forces of Steven Spielberg and Steven Zaillian, they were able to make this fantastic movie that is undoubtedly unforgettable. The film features Oskar Schindler, a German industrialist who helped save the lives of Polish-Jewish refugees from their fate by hiring them to work at his factory.
Schindler’s List
Forrest Gump
Another film that people all know and love would be Forrest Gump. Tom Hanks’ terrific acting is unlike anything most people have witnessed before as his character shows a kind, pure heart that makes you feel a little faith back to the world. The movie has earned over $667 million and won an Academy Award for Best Picture and Best Actor in a Leading Role. Not only did the 1994 film capture the hearts of American people, but everyone else around the world.
Forrest Gump
The Godfather Part II
Most of the time, sequels to movies are usually not as good as its predecessor, especially when the first movie is hailed as one of the greatest films. However, an exception can be made for The Godfather Part II as it surpassed everyone’s expectations during its release. The very reason why this movie was made is that the first installment of the franchise did very well. Director Francis Coppola was not too keen about the fate of this film, but after rewriting certain parts of the script, he knew it that it would be good.
The Godfather Part II
Get Out
Get Out may be one of the newer films on this list, but the film can surely keep up with the others on this list. It is hailed as one of the best modern films as it portrays the horrible realities that African-American people have faced in their everyday lives. The story revolves around Chris, a black man who visits his white girlfriend’s family, but upon his arrival, he felt that things are a bit sketchy, and he was right as the movie suddenly took a horrifying turn
Get Out
Creed
Before they took the time to sit down and watch this film, many fans believed that Rocky movies did not need a new addition to the group. However, fans were proven wrong as the 2015 adaptation was the best film in the collection since its 1976 predecessor. In the film, Adonis Creed (played by Michael B. Jordan) turns to Rocky Balboa to prove himself. Not only is this a sequel to an already-existing movie, but it gave us a new character with a new storyline.
Creed
Shaun Of The Dead
Before people hailed Hot Fuzz as the best comedy film to exist, Shaun Of The Dead was the horror-comedy film that everyone believed to be the best. The movie is about Shawn, a slacker who barely does anything with his life who was suddenly thrown head-first into adulthood as a zombie apocalypse happens in their hometown. Despite being a zombie film, the movie is known to have great comedy in it.
Shaun Of The Dead
Fight Club
When Fight Club came out in 1999, it received a lot of mixed reactions. The movie was deemed to be controversial as everyone simply did not know how to feel about it. However, the film became a cult classic as it amassed more fans over the years. The movie tells the story of Tyler Durden and the main character, simply known as “The Narrator”. Together, they form an underground fight club for people who want to let out their emotions. The movie’s ending is a very surprising one.
Fight Club
The Incredibles
Unlike the other films on this list, this one is slightly different, as it is an animated one. There is no doubt that Disney stepped up their game when they released The Incredibles in 2004. The movie features a “normal” family who is trying to keep their superpowers as a secret. Not only is the animation amazing, but the movie’s plot is something that both children and adults can find entertaining.
The Incredibles
Whiplash
The 2014 film called Whiplash is loved by almost everyone who has seen it, and it does not take a lot of thinking to figure out why. It tells the story of an aspiring jazz drummer named Andrew and his battle with his abusive teacher named Terence Fletcher. The incredible acting showcased by Miles Teller and J. K. Simmons made the viewers feel as if they were in the same room as the actors.
Whiplash
Vertigo
Vertigo is an Alfred Hitchcock about a retired police officer who has an extreme fear of heights. The plot of the movie has a mysterious vibe to it, and it unfolds entirely throughout the film. The camerawork makes you feel as though you have vertigo while you’re watching it, thanks to something called dolly zoom, which an effect that changes the perspective from the view of the camera.
Vertigo
The Shawshank Redemption
Of course, this list would never be complete if The Shawshank Redemption is not shown here. According to film critic Roger Ebert – “[Shawshank Redemption] is deeper than most films; about continuity in a lifetime, based on friendship and hope.” Despite receiving many awards and nominations, the film was not a hit in the theaters! The film’s cinematographer, Roger Deakins, later won the American Society of Cinematographers award for Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography. The film was recognized for preservation in the National Film Registry 21 years after its release.
The Shawshank Redemption
One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest
One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest is the second film to have won all five major Academy Award categories. The film is ranked as number 33 on the American Film Institute’s list of “100 years, 100 movies”. The performance that Jack Nicholson brings to this film is undoubtedly an unforgettable one. The supporting cast is also equally impressive as this film will always be recognized as one of the greatest.
One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest
The Sound Of Music
The 1965 film called The Sound Of Music brings a new light into the world every time it is viewed. The story is based on the real Von Trapp family, known to be the world’s best concert groups around World War II. Julie Andrews plays the character of a tomboy named Maria, who brings her love for music to the place she has moved into Austria.
The Sound Of Music
The Wizard Of Oz
The film released in 1939 is known to be one of the most memorable films of their time. The story revolves around Dorothy, and her dog was transported to the magical land of Oz when a tornado rips through their home in Kansas. While in the land of Oz, they meet a group consisting of a wizard, a scarecrow, a tin man, and a lion. The film is a timeless movie that can never be replaced.
The Wizard Of Oz
The Breakfast Club
The 1985 film shows a day in the lives of five high school students who come from different backgrounds and personality traits that differ from each other. The movie is presented in a point-of-view manner, giving each student a chance to tell their personal story, leading to the end of the story where you are left confused (in the right way, of course) as to why all of this has happened.
The Breakfast Club
E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial
The 1982 sci-fi film captured the hearts of everyone with their story about an alien who finds its way to earth. The film is known to be one of the biggest hits for alien and otherworldly movies that were not as common back then. The story is about an alien left behind on Earth who was later saved by the young Elliot, who decides to keep him hidden. While the task force hunts for it, Elliot and his siblings form an emotional bond with their new friend.
E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial
Back To The Future
This 1985 sci-fi film about Marty McFly, a youth from California, takes place in his tiny hometown, where he is transported by mistake back to the 1950s. It’s up to Marty now to make sure his parents meet and fall in love, so that his life would not cease to exist. He’s hurled into several different loops along the way to rescue his mates, rescue himself, and a lot more.
Back To The Future
Up
Disney brought the skills and standards of animation to the next level when they launched the animated movie called “Up” in 2009. The film touched everyone’s hearts that watched it and left them feeling nice and fuzzy inside. An older man with a dream encounters a young boy with a mission, and in their bizarre journey together, the two overcome all odds. This movie certainly touched the hearts of everyone who have seen it.
Up
Gone With The Wind
The 1939 drama features the life of Scarlett O’Hara, a female southerner who has an interesting take on the ideology of her family’s plantation. The movie was a big success and a daunting moment to understand that breaking social and civic conventions wasn’t anything to run away from.
Gone With The Wind
Braveheart
The 1995 film named Braveheart features William Wallace, a medieval patriot, is plunged into a Scottish war against the English. The love of his life has just been killed, and during this battle, which is increasingly escalating to a severe degree, his life is on the line now.
Braveheart
Beauty And The Beast
The 1991 rendition of this Disney film is known to be the first-ever animated movie ever to receive a nomination for best picture. Everyone knows that the source material for Disney’s Beauty and the Beast went on to become a classic, household film that everyone knows and loves. Everyone, from kids to people of age, has all heard of Beauty and the Beast, and they all loved this film!
Beauty And The Beast