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- DirectorMartin ScorseseStarsLeonardo DiCaprioMatt DamonJack NicholsonAn undercover cop and a mole in the police attempt to identify each other while infiltrating an Irish gang in South Boston.Amazing. Unbelievable. Awesome. Action-packed. Dramatic. Weirdly funny. Leo DiCaprio. Matt Damon. Jack Nicholson. Mark Walhberg. Martin Scorsese, you genius. THE DEPARTED. (Best Picture 2006)
- DirectorSteven SpielbergStarsLiam NeesonRalph FiennesBen KingsleyIn German-occupied Poland during World War II, industrialist Oskar Schindler gradually becomes concerned for his Jewish workforce after witnessing their persecution by the Nazis.For years, I thought Saving Private Ryan was Spielberg's dramatic masterpiece. Oh, how wrong I was. There were so many times in this movie where I had to bite the sleeve of my sweatshirt, trying not to cry. Steven Spielberg is officially the bravest director in the history of filmmaking because he not only made a movie about the Holocaust, he recreated it, and enveloped the world in the truth and the sorrow behind this horrific genocide.
- DirectorSteven SpielbergStarsTom HanksMatt DamonTom SizemoreFollowing the Normandy Landings, a group of U.S. soldiers go behind enemy lines to retrieve a paratrooper whose brothers have been killed in action.Spielberg's second best work. The cinematography is beautiful and gritty, the themes are perfectly executed, the acting was very good, and the war scenes couldn't have been better if anyone tried. Should have won Best Picture easily over Shakespeare in Love.
- DirectorMartin ScorseseStarsRobert De NiroRay LiottaJoe PesciThe story of Henry Hill and his life in the mafia, covering his relationship with his wife Karen and his mob partners Jimmy Conway and Tommy DeVito.Again Scorsese, you are a genius. The "You think I'm funny scene" and the scene with Scorsese's mother were both awesome and the movie was so well done.
- DirectorOrson WellesStarsOrson WellesJoseph CottenDorothy ComingoreFollowing the death of publishing tycoon Charles Foster Kane, reporters scramble to uncover the meaning of his final utterance: 'Rosebud.'...what can I say? TOO MANY WINDOWS, MIRRORS, AND DOORS.
- DirectorStanley KubrickStarsMatthew ModineR. Lee ErmeyVincent D'OnofrioA pragmatic U.S. Marine observes the dehumanizing effects the Vietnam War has on his fellow recruits from their brutal boot camp training to the bloody street fighting in Hue.It really delves deep into the mindset of the soldiers and goes through the torment that was the rigorous and painful training. Kubrick's best in my opinion
- DirectorChristopher NolanStarsGuy PearceCarrie-Anne MossJoe PantolianoA man with short-term memory loss attempts to track down his wife's murderer.Perfection
- DirectorSidney LumetStarsHenry FondaLee J. CobbMartin BalsamThe jury in a New York City murder trial is frustrated by a single member whose skeptical caution forces them to more carefully consider the evidence before jumping to a hasty verdict.One of the most brilliantly acted and directed films of all time, Sidney Lumet's masterpiece stands the test of time and remains a claustrophobia classic to this day.
- DirectorAlfonso CuarónStarsJulianne MooreClive OwenChiwetel EjioforIn 2027, in a chaotic world in which women have somehow become infertile, a former activist agrees to help transport a miraculously pregnant woman to a sanctuary at sea.A unique, thought-provoking plot, three dimensional characters, powerful script, and beautiful cinematography make this movie an underrated science fiction classic.
- DirectorBryan SingerStarsKevin SpaceyGabriel ByrneChazz PalminteriThe sole survivor of a pier shoot-out tells the story of how a notorious criminal influenced the events that began with five criminals meeting in a seemingly random police lineup.Keyser Soze. If you do not know that name, find out by watching the movie.
- DirectorMartin ScorseseStarsRobert De NiroSharon StoneJoe PesciIn Las Vegas, two best friends - a casino executive and a mafia enforcer - compete for a gambling empire and a fast-living, fast-loving socialite.For the third time (and this is not the last), Scorsese you genius. Pesci is awesome (especially with the pen stabbing scene), and every minute of this three-hour mafia film is worth it.
- DirectorFritz LangStarsPeter LorreEllen WidmannInge LandgutWhen the police in a German city are unable to catch a child-murderer, other criminals join in the manhunt.The first foreign film I've seen and loved. The perfect storytelling techniques (the criminals who bend the law sit around a circular table while the very straightforward cops sit around a rectangular table) and the great acting, mixed with an intriguing plot, make this a German film to see.
- DirectorWoody AllenStarsWoody AllenDiane KeatonTony RobertsAlvy Singer, a divorced Jewish comedian, reflects on his relationship with ex-lover Annie Hall, an aspiring nightclub singer, which ended abruptly just like his previous marriages.With all of these mafia movies and war dramas on my list, Annie Hall seems really out of place. However, this movie is pure brilliance. The best comedy ever made. I've never laughed harder in my life. Woody Allen's best and most perfected work. And it won Best Picture.
- DirectorClint EastwoodStarsKen WatanabeKazunari NinomiyaTsuyoshi IharaThe story of the battle of Iwo Jima between the United States and Imperial Japan during World War II, as told from the perspective of the Japanese who fought it.One of the most beautifully shot, acted, directed, and scored films of all time. It made me choke up on numerous occasions (not cry, just choke up). Couldn't have been more perfect if they'd tried. It would have easily won best picture if it wasn't competing against The Departed.
- DirectorSteven SpielbergStarsLeonardo DiCaprioTom HanksChristopher WalkenBarely 17 yet, Frank is a skilled forger who has passed as a doctor, lawyer and pilot. FBI agent Carl becomes obsessed with tracking down the con man, who only revels in the pursuit.When you have Spielberg behind the camera with DiCaprio, Hanks, Walken, Adams, and Garner in front of it, its a recipe for perfection. And not one second is wasted here in this breezy Spielberg movie.
- DirectorAlfred HitchcockStarsAnthony PerkinsJanet LeighVera MilesA Phoenix secretary embezzles $40,000 from her employer's client, goes on the run and checks into a remote motel run by a young man under the domination of his mother.C'mon. Hitchcock's masterpiece
- DirectorSteven SpielbergStarsRichard DreyfussFrançois TruffautTeri GarrRoy Neary, an Indiana electric lineman, finds his quiet and ordinary daily life turned upside down after a close encounter with a UFO, spurring him to an obsessed cross-country quest for answers as a momentous event approaches.Pure Spielberg brilliance from head to toe. The best alien movie ever made with a classic twist at the end.
- DirectorQuentin TarantinoStarsHarvey KeitelTim RothMichael MadsenWhen a simple jewelry heist goes horribly wrong, the surviving criminals begin to suspect that one of them is a police informant.Michael Madsen is psychotic, and the final scene is probably one of the most widely made fun of scenes in film history. Its still awesome, though.
- DirectorKathryn BigelowStarsJeremy RennerAnthony MackieBrian GeraghtyDuring the Iraq War, a Sergeant recently assigned to an army bomb squad is put at odds with his squad mates due to his maverick way of handling his work.Most suspenseful, edge-of-your-seat movie I have ever seen. I don't think I breathed one while watching it. Also Best Picture.
- DirectorRobert ZemeckisStarsTom HanksRobin WrightGary SiniseThe history of the United States from the 1950s to the '70s unfolds from the perspective of an Alabama man with an IQ of 75, who yearns to be reunited with his childhood sweetheart.A moving, heart-warming story that carefully weaves throughout history and features a powerful performance from Tom Hanks, one of the greatest actors of our time.
- DirectorBilly WilderStarsWilliam HoldenGloria SwansonErich von StroheimA screenwriter develops a dangerous relationship with a faded film star determined to make a triumphant return.This was barely less psycho than Psycho itself. Gloria Stewart is brilliant, and William Holden is awesome. Craziness
- DirectorSteven SpielbergStarsHenry ThomasDrew BarrymorePeter CoyoteA troubled child summons the courage to help a friendly alien escape from Earth and return to his home planet.Its ET. Everyone knows its Spielberg perfection
- DirectorClint EastwoodStarsHilary SwankClint EastwoodMorgan FreemanFrankie, an ill-tempered old coach, reluctantly agrees to train aspiring boxer Maggie. Impressed with her determination and talent, he helps her become the best and the two soon form a close bond.Clint Eastwood's best work. A thoughtful, tear-enducing drama about the relationship between an up-and-coming woman boxer and an older, traditional trainer.
- DirectorMartin ScorseseStarsLeonardo DiCaprioCameron DiazDaniel Day-LewisIn 1862, Amsterdam Vallon returns to the Five Points area of New York City seeking revenge against Bill the Butcher, his father's killer.One of the most violent movies I have ever seen. And I loved it. Scorsese you genius.
- DirectorJonathan DemmeStarsJodie FosterAnthony HopkinsScott GlennA young F.B.I. cadet must receive the help of an incarcerated and manipulative cannibal killer to help catch another serial killer, a madman who skins his victims.Creepy...........and perfect. Also won the perfect 5 (Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Screenplay).
- DirectorBarry LevinsonStarsDustin HoffmanTom CruiseValeria GolinoAfter a selfish L.A. yuppie learns his estranged father left a fortune to an autistic-savant brother in Ohio that he didn't know existed, he absconds with his brother and sets out across the country, hoping to gain a larger inheritance.Dustin Hoffman at his best. What more can be said besides...BEST PICTURE WINNER!!!!
- DirectorRobert BentonStarsDustin HoffmanMeryl StreepJane AlexanderAfter his wife leaves him, a work-obsessed Manhattan advertising executive is forced to learn long-neglected parenting skills, but a heated custody battle over the couple's young son deepens the wounds left by the separation.Saddest movie I have ever seen. The little kid was perfect. Hoffman and Streep were perfect. Everything was unbelievable. Also Best Picture
- DirectorAlfred HitchcockStarsJames StewartGrace KellyWendell CoreyA wheelchair-bound photographer spies on his neighbors from his Greenwich Village courtyard apartment window and, despite the skepticism of his fashion-model girlfriend, becomes convinced one of them has committed murder.C'mon. It's Hitchcock. The master. Making a movie tat takes place in one room. For two hours. Brilliance
- DirectorClint EastwoodStarsSean PennTim RobbinsKevin BaconThe tragic murder of a 19-year-old girl reunites three childhood friends still living in Boston--the victim's gangster father, a detective, and the disturbed man they both suspect of killing her.Mystic River has an unbelievable story and features magnificent performances from Sean Penn, Tim Robbins, and Kevin Bacon. Clint Eastwood assures his place as a masterful director.
- DirectorStanley KubrickStarsJack NicholsonShelley DuvallDanny LloydA family heads to an isolated hotel for the winter where a sinister presence influences the father into violence, while his psychic son sees horrific forebodings from both past and future.'Wendy, darling, light of my life, I'm not gonna hurt ya. You didn't let me finish my sentence. I'm not gonna hurt ya. I'm just gonna bash your brains in. Bash 'em right the *beep* in.' Messed up, but brilliant direction and Jack Nicholson's best performance to date (a little above The Departed) make this a horror story for the ages.
- DirectorMichel HazanaviciusStarsJean DujardinBérénice BejoJohn GoodmanWhen George, a silent movie superstar, meets Peppy Miller, a dancer, sparks fly between the two. However, after the introduction of talking pictures, their fortunes change, affecting their dynamic.Brilliant acting, screenwriting, direction, and production design cumulate to make this ny favorite film of 2011.
- DirectorMartin ScorseseStarsRobert De NiroJerry LewisDiahnne AbbottA passionate yet unsuccessful comedian stalks and kidnaps his idol to take the spotlight for himself.Robert De Niro and Martin Scorsese reunite for another masterpiece. Hilarious, dark, and psychotic, Robert De Niro will always be the King of Comedy.
- DirectorAlfred HitchcockStarsFarley GrangerRobert WalkerRuth RomanA psychopathic man tries to forcibly persuade a tennis star to agree to his theory that two strangers can get away with murder by submitting to his plan to kill the other's most-hated person.Hitchcock again. Brilliance
- DirectorLewis MilestoneStarsLew AyresLouis WolheimJohn WrayA German youth eagerly enters World War I, but his enthusiasm wanes as he gets a firsthand view of the horror.The VFX and SFX in this film could easily compete with some modern films. The acting was moving and occasionally humorous, despite mostly being dramatic, and the horrors of the war are revealed thoroughly (even though it is kind of weird watching Americans play Germans with American accents).
- DirectorAlfred HitchcockStarsJames StewartKim NovakBarbara Bel GeddesA former San Francisco police detective juggles wrestling with his personal demons and becoming obsessed with the hauntingly beautiful woman he has been hired to trail, who may be deeply disturbed.Again. It's Hitchcock. What more to say?
- DirectorMilos FormanStarsJack NicholsonLouise FletcherMichael BerrymanIn the Fall of 1963, a Korean War veteran and criminal pleads insanity and is admitted to a mental institution, where he rallies up the scared patients against the tyrannical nurse.Jack Nicholson is brilliant, and its a perfect little movie with a very sad ending. Another Best Picture Winner.
- DirectorFrank DarabontStarsTim RobbinsMorgan FreemanBob GuntonOver the course of several years, two convicts form a friendship, seeking consolation and, eventually, redemption through basic compassion.One of the most beautifully shot and well-constructed films of all time, The Shawshank Redemption features unbelievable performances from both Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman
- DirectorChristopher NolanStarsChristian BaleHeath LedgerAaron EckhartWhen the menace known as the Joker wreaks havoc and chaos on the people of Gotham, Batman must accept one of the greatest psychological and physical tests of his ability to fight injustice.This was the first movie I declared my favorite movie and got me really interested into the filmmaking process. Heath Ledger's performance is uncanny and Christopher Nolan directs his usual awesomeness
- DirectorSteven SpielbergStarsEric BanaDaniel CraigMarie-Josée CrozeAfter the Black September capture and massacre of Israeli athletes at the 1972 Olympics, five men are chosen to eliminate the people responsible for that fateful day.Another of Spielberg's masterpieces, Munich features excellent performances from Bana, Hinds, Craig, and Rush, as well as superb music, flawless cinematography, and some of the best shot composition I have ever seen.
- DirectorSteven SpielbergStarsJeremy IrvineEmily WatsonDavid ThewlisA young farm boy enlists to serve in World War I after his beloved horse is sold to the cavalry. His hopeful journey takes him out of England and onto the front lines as the war rages on.Beautiful. Just...beautiful
- DirectorFrancis Ford CoppolaStarsAl PacinoRobert De NiroRobert DuvallThe early life and career of Vito Corleone in 1920s New York City is portrayed, while his son, Michael, expands and tightens his grip on the family crime syndicate.In my opinion, this sequel better displays the conflict between family and business by increasing Fredo's role, and Robert De Niro gives the performance of a lifetime.
- DirectorAlfred HitchcockStarsJames StewartJohn DallFarley GrangerTwo men attempt to prove they committed the perfect crime by hosting a dinner party after strangling their former classmate to death.Again. It's Hitchcock making a movie that takes place in one apartment...AND HE MAKES IT LOOK LIKE THE STORY IS CONTINUOUS WITH ONLY ONE OR TWO SHARP CUTS.
- DirectorMartin ScorseseStarsRobert De NiroJodie FosterCybill ShepherdA mentally unstable veteran works as a nighttime taxi driver in New York City, where the perceived decadence and sleaze fuels his urge for violent action.'You talking' to me? You talking' to me? Well I'm the only one here.' This movie is so unbelievable and so well done. Scorsese you genius (fifth time).
- DirectorSergio LeoneStarsClint EastwoodEli WallachLee Van CleefA bounty hunting scam joins two men in an uneasy alliance against a third in a race to find a fortune in gold buried in a remote cemetery.The best Western of all time. You know when you think of a Western, and you think of robbers, thieves, Native American-esque music, and breathtaking cinematography? You are subconsciously thinking of The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly.
- DirectorDavid FincherStarsMorgan FreemanBrad PittKevin SpaceyTwo detectives, a rookie and a veteran, hunt a serial killer who uses the seven deadly sins as his motives.Disgusting, disturbing, mortifying, and horrifying. However, Kevin Spacey, Brad Pitt, and Morgan Freeman are all beyond brilliant, and David Fincher directs this lurid crime-mystery masterfully.
- DirectorSam MendesStarsKevin SpaceyAnnette BeningThora BirchA sexually frustrated suburban father has a mid-life crisis after becoming infatuated with his daughter's best friend.Kevin Spacey and Annette Benning give powerful performances in this dark familial drama that pushes the envelope in the genre. Sam Mendes directs this film very successfully and the cinematography is absolutely beautiful and full of depth and meaning.
- DirectorSergio LeoneStarsRobert De NiroJames WoodsElizabeth McGovernA former Prohibition-era Jewish gangster returns to the Lower East Side of Manhattan 35 years later, where he must once again confront the ghosts and regrets of his old life.A gritty depiction of life on the streets of Brooklyn as told in a flashback. Beautifully shot, directed, and performed, especially by the illustrious Robert De Niro.
- DirectorAlfred HitchcockStarsRay MillandGrace KellyRobert CummingsA former tennis star arranges the murder of his adulterous wife.A great detective story by the master himself. Hitchcock.
- DirectorFrancis Ford CoppolaStarsMartin SheenMarlon BrandoRobert DuvallA U.S. Army officer serving in Vietnam is tasked with assassinating a renegade Special Forces Colonel who sees himself as a god.The cinematography is brilliant, and it really goes deep into the minds of the soldiers.
"I love the smell of napalm in the morning." - DirectorSidney LumetStarsPhilip Seymour HoffmanEthan HawkeAlbert FinneyWhen two brothers organize the robbery of their parents' jewelry store the job goes horribly wrong, triggering a series of events that sends them, their father and one brother's wife barreling towards a shattering climax.Again, Sidney Lumet is a genius at working with actors. Ethan Hawke, who usually doesn't do much to the world of hardcore drama, gives one of his best performances in this movie. Phillip Seymour Hoffman, who mainly does hardcore dramas, gives one of his best performances in this movie. Marisa Tomei, again, same thing. Albert Finney, same thing. One of the most well acted, directed, and lighted (very "heavenly" lighting) films I have ever seen.
- DirectorMichael CiminoStarsRobert De NiroChristopher WalkenJohn CazaleAn in-depth examination of the ways in which the Vietnam War impacts and disrupts the lives of several friends in a small steel mill town in Pennsylvania.A dark, powerful, devastating drama that shows the true all-encompassing power of war.
- DirectorSteven SpielbergStarsHaley Joel OsmentJude LawFrances O'ConnorA highly advanced robotic boy longs to become "real" so that he can regain the love of his human mother.The brain child of Spielberg and Kubrick is just as brilliant, disturbed, and beautiful as one would expect it to be: it contains the dark gritty setting that characterizes all of Kubrick's past achievements, but the pure humanism that Spielberg is associated with.
- DirectorBrian De PalmaStarsAl PacinoMichelle PfeifferSteven BauerIn 1980 Miami, a determined Cuban immigrant takes over a drug cartel and succumbs to greed."Say hello to my little friend." BOOM! Scarface is one of the most gruesome stories ever told, with great performances all around, especially by the great Al Pacino.
- DirectorEthan CoenJoel CoenStarsTommy Lee JonesJavier BardemJosh BrolinViolence and mayhem ensue after a hunter stumbles upon the aftermath of a drug deal gone wrong and over two million dollars in cash near the Rio Grande.A very thoughtful and analytical film on the nature of violence. Plus, the action is very intense due to the minimalistic score, and Javier Bardem gives on of the best performances I have ever seen. Also Best Picture winner
- DirectorAlan J. PakulaStarsDustin HoffmanRobert RedfordJack Warden"The Washington Post" reporters Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein uncover the details of the Watergate scandal that leads to President Richard Nixon's resignation.Intense thriller with excellent performances from Redford and Hoffman. What makes this movie all the more fascinating is the dramatic irony, since almost everyone knows that Nixon was behind Watergate, so watching these reporters investigate this robbery and bugging is all the more interesting.
- DirectorPeter WeirStarsJim CarreyEd HarrisLaura LinneyAn insurance salesman discovers his whole life is actually a reality TV show.One of the oddest movies out there, The Truman Show will make you laugh, cry, scream for both joy and sorrow, and question the very meaning of your existence. 'And if I don't see ya, good afternoon, good evening, and good night.'
- DirectorDarren AronofskyStarsSean GulletteMark MargolisBen ShenkmanA paranoid mathematician searches for a key number that will unlock the universal patterns found in nature.A dark thriller with very interesting lighting schemes, strong performances, intense direction, and a unique story. Forever changed my view on how the world works...maybe there is a pattern...
- DirectorFritz LangStarsBrigitte HelmAlfred AbelGustav FröhlichIn a futuristic city sharply divided between the working class and the city planners, the son of the city's mastermind falls in love with a working-class prophet who predicts the coming of a savior to mediate their differences.Pure silent cinema perfection.
- DirectorMilos FormanStarsF. Murray AbrahamTom HulceElizabeth BerridgeThe life, success and troubles of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, as told by Antonio Salieri, the contemporaneous composer who was deeply jealous of Mozart's talent and claimed to have murdered him.Best Picture. The performances were great, especially Mozart. That ending is brilliant.
- DirectorPaul GreengrassStarsDavid Alan BascheOlivia ThirlbyLiza Colón-ZayasA real-time account of the events on United Flight 93, one of the planes hijacked on September 11th, 2001 that crashed near Shanksville, Pennsylvania when passengers foiled the terrorist plot.Only Paul Greengrass could have done this movie. Only Greengrass. He is one of the best modern thriller directors. With excellent performances from a largely unknown cast, the tragic true story of the passengers of flight United 93 will resonate with all, but especially with those who lived through this dark day.
- DirectorStanley KubrickStarsKeir DulleaGary LockwoodWilliam SylvesterAfter uncovering a mysterious artifact buried beneath the Lunar surface, a spacecraft is sent to Jupiter to find its origins: a spacecraft manned by two men and the supercomputer HAL 9000.Messed up. Kubrick, you are one strange director. But you are brilliant too. Those black monoliths are so cool, and there is no dialogue for the entire beginning or the entire end. Really cool
- DirectorOliver StoneStarsCharlie SheenTom BerengerWillem DafoeChris Taylor, a neophyte recruit in Vietnam, finds himself caught in a battle of wills between two sergeants, one good and the other evil. A shrewd examination of the brutality of war and the duality of man in conflict.One of the best war movies ever made. The acting and direction were perfect, and the gruesome, disturbing elements of this film couldn't have been more so.
- DirectorFrancis Ford CoppolaStarsMarlon BrandoAl PacinoJames CaanThe aging patriarch of an organized crime dynasty transfers control of his clandestine empire to his reluctant son.Took a while, right? Also Best Picture.
- DirectorRobert ZemeckisStarsTom HanksHelen HuntPaul SanchezA FedEx executive undergoes a physical and emotional transformation after crash landing on a deserted island.Tom Hanks' best role besides Forrest Gump. Unbelievably moving, intense, and dramatic.
- DirectorJohn HustonStarsHumphrey BogartMary AstorGladys GeorgeSan Francisco private detective Sam Spade takes on a case that involves him with three eccentric criminals, a gorgeous liar and their quest for a priceless statuette, with the stakes rising after his partner is murdered.The definitive noir film. In my opinion, it is even better then Casablanca. If someone asks you what noir is, show them this film, and watch their jaws drop on the floor. On a side note, if it seems cliche, that is only because it set the standard for the entire mystery genre, so its techniques have been used and reused in the years since its release. If you look at it from the perspective of someone living in the forties, it's completely original
- DirectorGeorge Roy HillStarsPaul NewmanRobert RedfordRobert ShawTwo grifters team up to pull off the ultimate con.He's a traitor, then he's a traitor, then he's a triple agent, then she's a quadruple agent. Also, it won Best Picture.
- DirectorRobert De NiroStarsRobert De NiroChazz PalminteriLillo BrancatoAn intense drama about a boy torn between his tough, hard-working father and a violent yet charismatic crime boss.Another mafia movie, featuring Robert De Niro and Chazz Palimentiri at their heights and an unbelievable performance from an up-and-comer.
- DirectorMichael MannStarsAl PacinoRobert De NiroVal KilmerA group of high-end professional thieves start to feel the heat from the LAPD when they unknowingly leave a verbal clue at their latest heist.Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, Val Kilmer, and an onslaught of other names you'll automatically recognize. A truly entertaining and meaningful crime saga
- DirectorClint EastwoodStarsClint EastwoodGene HackmanMorgan FreemanRetired Old West gunslinger William Munny reluctantly takes on one last job, with the help of his old partner Ned Logan and a young man, The "Schofield Kid."I'm not a fan of westerns, but this was the best western i've ever seen and one of the most thoughtful films ever made (if you haven't seen it, think about the nature of redemption while watching). Also best Picture
- DirectorJoel CoenEthan CoenStarsWilliam H. MacyFrances McDormandSteve BuscemiMinnesota car salesman Jerry Lundegaard's inept crime falls apart due to his and his henchmen's bungling and the persistent police work of the quite pregnant Marge Gunderson.Epicness of Coen proportions.
- DirectorRobert MulliganStarsGregory PeckJohn MegnaFrank OvertonAtticus Finch, a widowed lawyer in Depression-era Alabama, defends a Black man against an undeserved rape charge, and tries to educate his young children against prejudice.Gregory Peck's dramatic courtroom scene make this film a pure success, and the translation from the book to the big screen couldn't have been more successful.
- DirectorRon HowardStarsTom HanksBill PaxtonKevin BaconNASA must devise a strategy to return Apollo 13 to Earth safely after the spacecraft undergoes massive internal damage putting the lives of the three astronauts on board in jeopardy.Excellent story of a near tragedy. Well acted, especially by Tom Hanks and Ed Harris. Ron Howard's direction was phenomenal.
- DirectorCharles ChaplinStarsCharles ChaplinVirginia CherrillFlorence LeeWith the aid of a wealthy erratic tippler, a dewy-eyed tramp who has fallen in love with a sightless flower girl accumulates money to be able to help her medically.Hilarious from beginning to end. Proves the timeless power of silent cinema.
- DirectorDee ReesStarsAdepero OduyeKim WayansAasha DavisA Brooklyn teenager juggles conflicting identities and risks friendship, heartbreak and family in a desperate search for sexual expression.A dark depiction of the life of an African-American lesbian. Beautifully directed, powerfully acted, and very well shot, this film is a remarkable improvement on the short film upon which it is based and it truly and honestly shows the struggle of a young girl trying to be herself in a society that prevents it.
- DirectorChristopher NolanStarsChristian BaleTom HardyAnne HathawayEight years after the Joker's reign of chaos, Batman is coerced out of exile with the assistance of the mysterious Selina Kyle in order to defend Gotham City from the vicious guerrilla terrorist Bane.A visual beauty featuring phenomenal performances from Bale, Hathaway, Hardy, and Caine. Nolan is at the top of his game with this dark, brooding, tale that more resembles a socialist class struggle than a comic book movie. The few flaws (like the slightly slow beginning and some dialogue that could have been crisper) are completely outweighed by the sheer scale, vision, and foreshadowing effect of this movie.
- DirectorSergei EisensteinStarsAleksandr AntonovVladimir BarskiyGrigoriy AleksandrovIn the midst of the Russian Revolution of 1905, the crew of the battleship Potemkin mutiny against the brutal, tyrannical regime of the vessel's officers. The resulting street demonstration in Odessa brings on a police massacre.Unbelievable black and white and silent film from the 1920's. Having learned about the revolution depicted here, the historical background couldn't be more accurate. While it's one of the biggest pieces of propaganda film has ever seen, it's still worth the watch.
- DirectorMartin ScorseseStarsLeonardo DiCaprioCate BlanchettKate BeckinsaleA biopic depicting the early years of legendary director and aviator Howard Hughes' career from the late 1920s to the mid 1940s."The way of the future...the way of the future...the way of the future...the way of the future...the way of the future...the way of the future..." Scorsese you genius (6th time)
- DirectorDebra GranikStarsJennifer LawrenceJohn HawkesGarret DillahuntAn unflinching Ozark Mountain girl hacks through dangerous social terrain as she hunts down her drug-dealing father while trying to keep her family intact.A beautifully shot, directed, and acted film with a truly unbelievable performance from Jennifer Lawrence in her career-starting role.
- DirectorWoody AllenStarsWoody AllenJanet MargolinMarcel HillaireThe life and times of Virgil Starkwell, inept bank robber.Comedy at its purest form. Allen's first attempt to write, direct and star in a movie, and it is perfect. I'm going to re-watch it in a couple of minutes.
- DirectorTerry GilliamTerry JonesStarsGraham ChapmanJohn CleeseEric IdleKing Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table embark on a surreal, low-budget search for the Holy Grail, encountering many, very silly obstacles.King of Swamp Castle: Guards, make sure the prince doesn't leave this room until I come and get him.
Guard #1: Not to leave the room... even if you come and get him.
Guard #2: [hiccups]
King of Swamp Castle: No, no. *Until* I come and get him.
Guard #1: Until you come and get him, we're not to enter the room.
King of Swamp Castle: No, no, no. You *stay* in the room, and make sure *he* doesn't leave.
Guard #1: And you'll come and get him.
Guard #2: [hiccups]
King of Swamp Castle: Right.
Guard #1: We don't need to do anything, apart from just stop him entering the room.
King of Swamp Castle: No, no. *Leaving* the room.
Guard #1: Leaving the room, yes.
King of Swamp Castle: All right?
Guard #2: [hiccups]
Guard #1: Right. Oh, if, if, if, uh, if, if, uh, if, if, if, we... oh, if... oh...
King of Swamp Castle: Look, it's quite simple. You just stay here, and make sure he doesn't leave the room. All right?
Guard #2: [hiccups]
Guard #1: Oh, I remember, uh, can he leave the room with us?
King of Swamp Castle: No, no, no, no, you just keep him in here, and make sure...
Guard #1: Oh yeah, we'll keep him in here, obviously, but if he had to leave, and we were with him...
King of Swamp Castle: No, just keep him in here...
Guard #1: Until you, or anyone else...
King of Swamp Castle: No, not anyone else. Just me.
Guard #1: Just you.
Guard #2: [hiccups]
King of Swamp Castle: Get back.
Guard #1: Get back.
King of Swamp Castle: All right?
Guard #1: Right, we'll stay here until you get back.
King of Swamp Castle: And make sure he doesn't leave.
Guard #1: What?
King of Swamp Castle: Make sure he doesn't leave.
Guard #1: The prince?
King of Swamp Castle: Yes, make sure he doesn't leave.
Guard #1: Oh, yes, of course.
[Points at Guard #2]
Guard #1: I thought you meant him. You know, it seemed a bit daft me I were to guard him when he's a guard.
King of Swamp Castle: Is that clear?
Guard #2: [hiccups]
Guard #1: Oh, quite clear. No problems.
King of Swamp Castle: Right.
[King of Swamp Castle turns to leave the room, both guards follow him]
King of Swamp Castle: Where are you going?
Guard #1: We're coming with you.
King of Swamp Castle: No, no, no. I want you to stay here and make sure *he* doesn't leave.
Guard #1: Oh, I see. Right.
Funny movie. Awesome. - 19641h 35mPG8.4 (519K)97MetascoreDirectorStanley KubrickStarsPeter SellersGeorge C. ScottSterling HaydenAn unhinged American general orders a bombing attack on the Soviet Union, triggering a path to nuclear holocaust that a war room full of politicians and generals frantically tries to stop.A very well-exectued satire that can't be understood to its fullest extent until fifteen or so viewings.
- DirectorSteven SpielbergStarsTom CruiseColin FarrellSamantha MortonJohn works with the PreCrime police which stop crimes before they take place, with the help of three 'PreCogs' who can foresee crimes. Events ensue when John finds himself framed for a future murder.An awesome Spielberg sci-fi thriller that is so fun and action-packed that it has to be on this list.
- DirectorGeorge Roy HillStarsPaul NewmanRobert RedfordKatharine RossIn 1890s Wyoming, Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid lead a band of outlaws. When a train robbery goes wrong, they find themselves on the run with a posse hard on their heels. After considering their options, they escape to South America.After seeing a string of Westerns that weren't too good, this revived the genre all together and set a new standard for me when watching this genre.
- DirectorTom HooperStarsColin FirthGeoffrey RushHelena Bonham CarterThe story of King George VI, his unexpected ascension to the throne of the British Empire in 1936, and the speech therapist who helped the unsure monarch overcome his stammer.The plot was more or less predictable, but the acting was some of the best I have ever seen and this easily deserved its Best Picture win.
- DirectorDavid FincherStarsBrad PittEdward NortonMeat LoafAn insomniac office worker and a devil-may-care soap maker form an underground fight club that evolves into much more.A psychotic, fast-paced, energetic, movie. Brad Pitt was outstanding, as were Helena Bonham Carter and Edward Norton. Completely and utterly original, with some very interesting views on the primal nature of man.
- DirectorCharles ChaplinStarsCharles ChaplinPaulette GoddardJack OakieDictator Adenoid Hynkel tries to expand his empire while a poor Jewish barber tries to avoid persecution from Hynkel's regime.Another brilliant comedy from the master silent comedian with an excellent ending.
- DirectorAlfred HitchcockStarsJon FinchBarry FosterBarbara Leigh-HuntA serial murderer is strangling women with a necktie. The London police have a suspect, but he is the wrong man.The master, Hitchcock. Again, need I say any more?
- DirectorStanley KubrickStarsMalcolm McDowellPatrick MageeMichael BatesIn the future, a sadistic gang leader is imprisoned and volunteers for a conduct-aversion experiment, but it doesn't go as planned.This movie ruined "Singin' in the Rain" for me.
- DirectorMartin ScorseseStarsRobert De NiroNick NolteJessica LangeA convicted rapist, released from prison after serving a fourteen-year sentence, stalks the family of the lawyer who originally defended him.Robert De Niro gives one of the best performances I have ever seen in a movie, and Scorsese shines in this true horror masterpiece. Scorsese, you genius
- DirectorFred ZinnemannStarsGary CooperGrace KellyThomas MitchellA town Marshal, despite the disagreements of his newlywed bride and the townspeople around him, must face a gang of deadly killers alone at "high noon" when the gang leader, an outlaw he "sent up" years ago, arrives on the noon train.Another great western, High Noon remains famous for the way it uses real time to build intensity. And it sure does.
- DirectorSidney LumetStarsFaye DunawayWilliam HoldenPeter FinchA television network cynically exploits a deranged former anchor's ravings and revelations about the news media for its own profit, but finds that his message may be difficult to control.Funny, dramatic, and with a mind boggling ending, the actors in this film give it their all and the result is unbelievable.
- DirectorSidney LumetStarsAl PacinoJohn CazalePenelope AllenThree amateur bank robbers plan to hold up a bank. A nice simple robbery: Walk in, take the money, and run. Unfortunately, the supposedly uncomplicated heist suddenly becomes a bizarre nightmare as everything that could go wrong does.Great! Sidney Lumet directs this film to success, with a winning performance from Al Pacino. "ATTACA!"
- DirectorMichael CurtizStarsHumphrey BogartIngrid BergmanPaul HenreidA cynical expatriate American cafe owner struggles to decide whether or not to help his former lover and her fugitive husband escape the Nazis in French Morocco.It's Casablanca. That's the only reason I need.
- DirectorPeter JacksonStarsElijah WoodViggo MortensenIan McKellenGandalf and Aragorn lead the World of Men against Sauron's army to draw his gaze from Frodo and Sam as they approach Mount Doom with the One Ring.This film represents the entire franchise. It was basically a four hour battle, and I loved that. Awesome ending to an awesome trilogy. (Also won best picture).
- DirectorSteven SpielbergStarsSam NeillLaura DernJeff GoldblumA pragmatic paleontologist touring an almost complete theme park on an island in Central America is tasked with protecting a couple of kids after a power failure causes the park's cloned dinosaurs to run loose."God creates dinosaurs. God destroys dinosaurs. God creates man. Man destroys God. Man creates dinosaurs."
"Dinosaurs...eat man."
Best FX ever. So unbelievable. Spielberg, you are the man. - DirectorGeorge LucasStarsMark HamillHarrison FordCarrie FisherLuke Skywalker joins forces with a Jedi Knight, a cocky pilot, a Wookiee and two droids to save the galaxy from the Empire's world-destroying battle station, while also attempting to rescue Princess Leia from the mysterious Darth Vader.Lucas...well done! You have created one of the most successful franchises in film history. Ever.
- DirectorChristopher NolanStarsAl PacinoRobin WilliamsHilary SwankTwo Los Angeles homicide detectives are dispatched to a northern town where the sun doesn't set to investigate the methodical murder of a local teen.Nolan is a genius. I feel that the reason this is only great, not excellent is because Nolan only directed this, he didn't write and direct as he did with all of his other films. Still, unbelievable performances from Al Pacino and Robin Williams make this a crime movie to see.
- DirectorQuentin TarantinoStarsJohn TravoltaUma ThurmanSamuel L. JacksonThe lives of two mob hitmen, a boxer, a gangster and his wife, and a pair of diner bandits intertwine in four tales of violence and redemption.Its an unbelievable movie, but the reason it's so low is because, for a while, I didn't really understand the point to it all. There was no reason to make this movie (at first in my mind). But its awesome nonetheless
- DirectorDavid FincherStarsDaniel CraigRooney MaraChristopher PlummerJournalist Mikael Blomkvist is aided in his search for a woman who has been missing for 40 years by young computer hacker Lisbeth Salander.I have one thing to say about this movie: David Fincher is a brilliant director. Also, Rooney Mara was a brilliant actress
- DirectorChristopher NolanStarsLeonardo DiCaprioJoseph Gordon-LevittElliot PageA thief who steals corporate secrets through the use of dream-sharing technology is given the inverse task of planting an idea into the mind of a C.E.O., but his tragic past may doom the project and his team to disaster.BWAH, BWAH! BWAH, BWAH! Unbelievable score, mindbending plot, great acting, and the most realistic effects I have ever seen. Also, watching that city bend upside-down in IMAX was the most unbelievable thing I've seen in a movie.