The Best Movies of All Time
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- 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.quite simply, the best movie, ever.
- DirectorFrank DarabontStarsTim RobbinsMorgan FreemanBob GuntonOver the course of several years, two convicts form a friendship, seeking consolation and, eventually, redemption through basic compassion.everyone outdid themselves; one of the rare movies that does not put a foot wrong in any aspect : acting, direction, screenplay, cinematography, dialogue, editing... sheer perfection
- 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.a movie that could only have come out through the imagination of a man on the very edge of sanity : Coppola gives the word genius it's perfect example.
- DirectorPeter JacksonStarsElijah WoodIan McKellenViggo MortensenWhile Frodo and Sam edge closer to Mordor with the help of the shifty Gollum, the divided fellowship makes a stand against Sauron's new ally, Saruman, and his hordes of Isengard.the movie which in my opinion combines the best of the 1st and the 3rd : stirring emotions, grand battle scenes, jaw dropping visual effects
- DirectorSergio LeoneStarsClint EastwoodLee Van CleefGian Maria VolontèTwo bounty hunters with the same intentions team up to track down a gang of outlaws led by a psychotic Mexican bandit, who is plotting an audacious bank robbery.would have been the best western, if not for the movie that was made after this by Sergio Leone. Ennio Morricone, take a bow. what a soundtrack!
- DirectorPeter JacksonStarsElijah WoodIan McKellenOrlando BloomA meek Hobbit from the Shire and eight companions set out on a journey to destroy the powerful One Ring and save Middle-earth from the Dark Lord Sauron.the movie that brought respect back to the fantasy genre; the Star Wars of this generation.
- DirectorQuentin TarantinoStarsUma ThurmanDavid CarradineDaryl HannahAfter awakening from a four-year coma, a former assassin wreaks vengeance on the team of assassins who betrayed her.Quentin Tarantino at the peak of his powers; combining the best he has to offer: wordy ramblings followed by intense action scenes, superb music, innumerable movie references, superb screenplay and editing; a strong narrative.
- DirectorQuentin TarantinoStarsUma ThurmanDavid CarradineMichael MadsenThe Bride continues her quest of vengeance against her former boss and lover Bill, the reclusive bouncer Budd, and the treacherous, one-eyed Elle.deserves to be a part of this list on strength of the Superman rambling by Bill alone. also, who other than a true genius could have packed such an emotional and wistful punch in the much-anticipated showdown between the Bride and Bill?
- 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.superb portrayal by Neeson and Fiennes; beautiful and genuinely heartfelt story telling by Spielberg without appearing corny or manipulative; the end breaks my heart everytime I see it.
- 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.what a movie to sign-off the trilogy! with this Jackson sealed the deal on what is the best trilogy in movie history.
- DirectorDavid LynchStarsNaomi WattsLaura HarringJustin TherouxAfter a car wreck on Mulholland Drive renders a woman amnesiac, she and a Hollywood-hopeful search for clues and answers across Los Angeles in a twisting venture beyond dreams and reality.you dont understand what surrealistic means? watch the movie. multiple interpretations, weird, eerie, haunting, and delightfully suspenseful : David Lynch at his best.
- 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.out of all the scary, dystopian, what-if scenarios; Alfonso Cuaron takes the scariest one imaginable; combines white knuckled action scenes and a brilliant screenplay to deliver the thinking-man's action movie.
- DirectorRobert ZemeckisStarsJodie FosterMatthew McConaugheyTom SkerrittDr. Ellie Arroway, after years of searching, finds conclusive radio proof of extraterrestrial intelligence, sending plans for a mysterious machine.borders more on metaphysical and existential debates rather than your typical sci-fi action/visual treat; gives the question of man's existence and presence of God a rather surprisingly intelligent perspective, without playing sides
- DirectorGiuseppe TornatoreStarsPhilippe NoiretEnzo CannavaleAntonella AttiliA filmmaker recalls his childhood when falling in love with the pictures at the cinema of his home village and forms a deep friendship with the cinema's projectionist.a heartfelt tribute to movie and cinema: could have only come from a true , true fan of movies.
- DirectorSam MendesStarsKevin SpaceyAnnette BeningThora BirchA sexually frustrated suburban father has a mid-life crisis after becoming infatuated with his daughter's best friend.started the whole 'dysfunctional family' movie genre almost on its own; a movie which is comic and depressing, silly and intelligent at the same time.
- DirectorTony KayeStarsEdward NortonEdward FurlongBeverly D'AngeloLiving a life marked by violence, neo-Nazi Derek finally goes to prison after killing two black youths. Upon his release, Derek vows to change; he hopes to prevent his brother, Danny, who idolizes Derek, from following in his footsteps.edward norton's performance alone justifies the presence in this list; the story and screenplay cement the whole deal further.
- 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 out there. enough said.
- DirectorDarren AronofskyStarsEllen BurstynJared LetoJennifer ConnellyThe drug-induced utopias of four Coney Island people are shattered when their addictions run deep..a movie clearly not meant for birthday parties; the ending will leave you depressed, drained and worn out.
- DirectorM. Night ShyamalanStarsBruce WillisHaley Joel OsmentToni ColletteMalcolm Crowe, a child psychologist, starts treating a young boy, Cole, who encounters dead people and convinces him to help them. In turn, Cole helps Malcolm reconcile with his estranged wife.all it took was 30 seconds in the end to take the movie to a completely different level, one which commanded repeated viewings so that we could point out at various scenes and say " there! see! its a wonder I didn't see the twist coming!"
- DirectorNeeraj PandeyStarsAnupam KherNaseeruddin ShahVeerendra SaxenaA retiring police officer reminisces about the most astounding day of his career. About a case that was never filed but continues to haunt him in his memories - the case of a man and a Wednesday.taut suspense/thriller; on par, and even better than most of it's international contemporaries. strong emotional wallop in the end makes it even better
- 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.wow! they dont make'em like this anymore! and I am not being snooty; they really dont! a lean, claustrophobic, intense and intelligent thriller.
- DirectorAditya ChopraStarsShah Rukh KhanKajolAmrish PuriWhen Raj meets Simran in Europe, it isn't love at first sight but when Simran moves to India for an arranged marriage, love makes its presence felt.sigh.pitch perfect example of a Bollywood romance movie with all the elements at their very best.
- DirectorJim AbrahamsStarsCharlie SheenLloyd BridgesValeria Golino"Rambo" parody in which Topper Harley leads a rescue team into Iraq to save Iraqi war prisoners and all of their previous rescue teams.insanely funny spoof. in the end, in the typical Hollywood ending scene, the helicopter leaves in the backdrop of the setting sun... and then goes right behind it! haah!a true laugh a minute marathon.
- DirectorDanny BoyleStarsJames FrancoAmber TamblynKate MaraA mountain climber becomes trapped under a boulder while canyoneering alone near Moab, Utah and resorts to desperate measures in order to survive.just like Apocalypse Now; a normal story transformed into something else, purely on the genius of the man in the chair: Danny Boyle, take a bow! I hated you for the overhyped, underwhelming , manipulative, 3rd world poverty porn that was Slumdog Millionaire; you have won me over back again
- DirectorJames CameronStarsArnold SchwarzeneggerLinda HamiltonEdward FurlongA cyborg, identical to the one who failed to kill Sarah Connor, must now protect her ten year old son John from an even more advanced and powerful cyborg.after 20 years, the visual effects and action sequences still look fresh... was the defining sci-fi action movie; in fact, still is.