Top 10 Best Movies of All Time
The world of movies is a realm where imagination meets reality on the big screen, transporting us to different times, places, and emotional states. Who can forget the thrill of an epic action sequence, the tears shed during a heartfelt drama, or the laughter sparked by a brilliant comedy? So, what are the best movies of all time? That's where you come in. Vote for the choices you think deserve to be at the top of this list, just like thousands of others have already done.Maybe you're a fan of classic Hollywood, or perhaps indie films hold a special place in your heart. Regardless of your taste, your voice plays a crucial role in shaping this list.
I watched Forrest Gump when I was a kid. I used to watch this with my father, and now that I'm older, I still reference the movie from the "Run, Forrest! Run!" and the Bubba Gump Shrimp. I've seen this movie so many times it's honestly crazy.
Just a couple of days ago, when I was with my dad in the car, I was ranting about how I loved potatoes, and he referenced Forrest Gump. I didn't hear exactly what he said, but I did hear him mention Forrest. We used to have the movie on DVD, but I don't quite know where it went. This movie is very nostalgic to me, and I loved it! Honestly, it's one of my favorite movies ever!
When it comes to ranking things like sports, film, etc., I usually have personal bias and consider the opinions of others as well. Generally, the items that claim the top spot in these lists are very popular, iconic, influential, and beloved. They are widely acknowledged as the best, as is the case with Michael Jordan in basketball.
In my view, The Godfather is the greatest movie ever. This film had a profound influence in many ways, completely changing people's perspectives on filmmaking. Additionally, it features numerous iconic lines that have become part of popular culture. There's a 90% chance you have heard someone say, "I'm gonna make him an offer he can't refuse." Moreover, almost everyone knows about this movie, and it is adored by both the general public and movie critics.
The movie itself is simply amazing. It is directed by one of the greatest directors, Coppola, and boasts possibly the greatest cast, including Brando, Duvall, Pacino, and others. I don't want to delve too deeply into this argument. You can all watch the movie and form your own opinions. Remember, it's still just my personal opinion.
Best comic book movie ever made. Ledger was damn mesmerizing as the psychopathic Joker. Bale delivers a great Batman and the best Bruce Wayne. His Batman would have been the best if it had not been for the voice, although I enjoyed listening to it. It's just that I've never imagined Batman talking like that.
Easily beats every comic book movie ever made, except maybe Batman 3, which is currently in the process of getting made. Just my humble opinion.
The finest acting performance by Heath Ledger and finesse executed by the highly esteemed director Christopher Nolan generated what I believe to be the greatest film of all time. If this one isn't, then Forrest Gump should be. This movie is full of so much more than just raw action. It has deep meaning, symbolism, and powerful dialogue pertaining to a story that endlessly keeps you on the edge of your seat and has you begging for more when all is over.
Personally, I love the dialogue between Alfred and practically everyone he talks to because he is full of so much wisdom and insight, with an answer to everything. Also, the Joker's dark views on chaos and Batman's opposition to those views were very interesting as well. The whole plot of the movie goes far deeper than epic fights, gadgets, and stunts. This movie even teaches us all a lesson, but you have to watch the movie yourself to understand what that is.
This movie is incredibly special to me. We can talk for hours about how incredible the storyline is, or how the chemistry between Red (Morgan Freeman) and Andy (Tim Robbins) develops from mistrust to real brotherhood. And the music? And all the secondary characters, from a hypocrite warden and his devilish captain to the disgusting Sisters gang and all the other inmates? Yes, all these things make this movie the best one ever made. But a lot of films have great casts, incredible music, and well-paced stories.
However, there is one important theme that makes this movie truly special. It's not just a movie about an innocent person who tries to escape prison. Not at all. It's not only a story about lasting friendship, perseverance, and intellect, but most importantly, it is about hope. When all things went against him, Andy Dufresne never lost one thing, and that was his hope. And if Andy Dufresne could go through the sewage pipe and come out clean, we all can have a little bit of hope too.
Hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things, and no good thing ever dies.
The iconic plot twist (no spoilers) at the end of "Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back" is not the only reason why it is my favorite film ever. It is also very high on action, never fails to bore me, introduced "The Imperial March," and aged much better than its predecessor (which isn't bad, though, and is my 2nd favorite "Star Wars" film).
Best sci-fi movie out there! It has one of the most iconic scenes, lines, a clever script, a compelling plot, and a great deal of character interaction. The effects of this movie were fantastic for its time, and it was insanely suspenseful.
The ending wasn't as happy as everybody expected, but it certainly left a cliffhanger. The ending would just make you upset, making you want to say, "What about Han Solo?" Those were my thoughts when I first saw this movie, and I actually thought they'd never save Han again. Most of the scenes were improvised and later became iconic. Most of all, it had the most iconic spoiler in movie history, and this spoiler never leaked so easily at the time.
I have to vote for Pulp Fiction because it shows almost every element that I love to see in a movie. With no real main character, it gives the viewer an opportunity to connect more with all the characters and not only like one or two. The direction of Quentin Tarantino is just amazing. It is one of those movies where almost every scene is good, and it always has a significant meaning.
My favorite scene has to be the burger scene when Jules starts off as a sympathetic guy, but when the guys get on his nerves, he just explodes with rage. Another one is when Vincent has to inject adrenaline into Mia Wallace's heart after she overdoses. That scene is funny and really shows one of Quentin Tarantino's best marks: black comedy. To sum it up, I love this movie, and it will always be my number one of all time.
This is really when all the effort of the previous two movies (also great) paid off, and boy, did it pay off big time! This is when all character arcs reach their conclusion. Everything from the first two is developed even further, with many new rich things added to the universe.
All the themes (friendship, support, overcoming obstacles, not giving in to selfish desires) are well portrayed and fantastic! The acting is all stunning, and despite the fact that it was 2003, the special effects are some of the best ever seen to this day! Almost every line is perfection! This movie truly deserves the top spot.
I loved this movie to death. I've watched it at least 50 times, and it is truly awesome. I literally was smiling when Marty's dad finally stood up to Biff. Sure, Titanic was great. But I kind of wish Starman was on there in its place. It is an incredible science fiction romance. Watch it before you die.
Overall, this movie was amazing. It keeps your heart racing, and even after watching it so many times, you're hooked to the epic ending. I fell in love with this movie.
This film is perfectly recorded. All the times of the film fit together without any mistakes. In any of the films, it is possible to emphasize that the imagination of the creator of the film is colossal and great. At that time, no one could have imagined that there would be flying skateboards and things like that (and that hasn't happened yet).
What's this talk of modern Star Wars movies being better than the old ones? Mind you all, they barely used CGI, and the people who worked on Star Wars made it as big as it has become. It also launched the careers of legends such as Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, and Carrie Fisher.
Don't forget that the original trilogy's movies contained the most famous and recognizable soundtracks ever. The acting was better in the old movies, and I think people like the newer movies better mostly because others are criticizing the newer ones, and they prefer the action. I do appreciate the prequel trilogy and sequel trilogy, but think about all the factors. If you do consider all the factors, the older movies are better than the newer ones.
The best movie of the Marvel Cinematic Universe! No spoilers!
Everyone knows this movie has a lot of sad deaths, but let's not let that distract us from how great this movie is. It does get dark and twisted to the point where it surpasses DC. This is the story of Thanos, a villain who will kill anyone remorselessly if they even think about standing in his way of finding all six Infinity Stones and destroying half the universe. All the Avengers, along with other MCU heroes, team up as one to fight Thanos and his army. The ending is something that no one expects.
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I'm sick and tired of people saying this is overrated. To be honest, this is getting more underrated than overrated these days. People always say whoever likes it are just kids, but know that my sister is literally in college and loves this movie. Not to mention, if you have seen this in the theater, teenagers and adults were cheering and crying. If not, just look at the reactions.
When I see why people hate this, the reasons are ridiculous and weird. Even if the plot was messed up sometimes, it was mostly great and understandable, which is what we need. I also want to mention that nobody cares if the action is in the end because a good movie needs excitement, not just action. "Endgame" has romance, action, comedy, and more. So please, stop haters.
Not only does the year 1994 have three of the most liked movies on this list, but it also has the most popular animated movie as well! If you ask me, this movie is really, really good when you look at the basics, but not impressive personally. Then you look at Scar! He is the best classic Disney antagonist in my opinion.
Scar alone makes The Lion King go from a movie in the standards of Disney during its best eras to the second-best Disney Renaissance film. Also, I like the songs quite a lot.
The Lion King is an animated Disney movie, so you probably wouldn't jump to call it "the greatest movie ever". But if you really think about the plot, it's an amazing story with lots of deep meanings and life lessons behind it. You have to consider it one of the most exceptional movies of all time, and it can definitely be compared to huge theatrical films...even in spite of the fact that it's a cartoon!
I can, without a doubt, say that this is the best movie I have ever seen. This movie is currently at #11, which is great, but I have seen all the 10 movies above, and I love them as well. Don't get me wrong, but this movie does every aspect to perfection.
The story is impeccable, and every time I see it, I notice something I hadn't before. Another piece of the complex puzzle falls into place. The acting is superb. There isn't a single performance that isn't perfect. I challenge anyone to find a movie that has a better overall collective cast effort.
The special effects are unreal. The scenes with Arthur in the hotel are some of the best technical achievements in movie history. The action is fantastic, and you are on the edge of your seat throughout.
And last, but certainly not least, the musical score is one of, if not the best movie soundtrack that I have ever heard. I listen to different movie scores occasionally while working, and Hans Zimmer is definitely my favorite film composer. "Time" is truly chilling, passionate, and fits phenomenally within the movie. The rest of the musical accompaniment meshes together perfectly as well.
I am not trying to take anything away from the current top 10 on this site, but you cannot legitimately tell me that any of those movies are as complete a movie (in all aspects overall) as Inception is.
Titanic is a masterpiece and my favorite film of all time.
The story is predictable, yes, but 1: It's Titanic, we all know what's going to happen. 2: I am invested in every scene, and I never feel bored when I watch.
The characters are so memorable and likable, especially Jack Dawson. The special effects are unbelievable. The fact that they built a full-scale recreation of the Titanic, tilted the sets, and put in all that water is incredible.
The sinking scenes are intense and some of my favorite scenes in cinematic history. This movie gets way more hate than it deserves. It is an incredible film and my favorite film of all time.
A landmark in filmmaking, especially in special effects, the likes of which probably hadn't been seen since the original Star Wars.
I really think this is one of the best movies ever made, just like Titanic or Avatar, a true masterpiece. It doesn't only show the greatness of nature but also the strong bond between animals. We are just like them, maybe from other species, but we have a connection with all animals. God made that.
Jurassic Park is so pure and emotional. It makes us believe the world was so beautiful back then, way better than now. It gives us hope that no matter what happens to the Earth, nature will find a way to save itself.
The first Terminator was alright and passable. The third one was totally awful, but Terminator 2 really knocks it out. Arnold gives a great action performance. It's one of the greatest action movies of all time and deserves to be in the top 50.
It's not right to have the best Terminator down this far! It won 3 Academy Awards for its groundbreaking effects, which are so much better than the first one. James Cameron is a director who prides himself on making fantastic movies, and this is his best piece of work!
I'm glad this is in the top 10. I've seen many of the others, but The Matrix is just so endlessly watchable! It's absolutely mind-blowing and thrilling, from second to second, from beginning to end.
The acting is brilliant, and the story is awesome and super original, with twists, turns, action, romance, and coolness. It's an absolute masterpiece of cinema. Almost everything about this film is perfect... almost. No film is perfect, but I think this is the closest.
Once in class, we had to do work on a dystopian movie. I suggested to my partners that we watch The Matrix, as it would be a great choice for our project. However, they refused because they thought it was too old. They will never know what an amazing movie they missed out on!
The action is on point, the universe is super interesting, and the characters are cool. By the way, I heard there will be a Matrix 4, and since it is still being made by the Wachowskis, I am curious about it.
Best Star Wars movie! I don't get why so many people hate the prequels. It shows Anakin's story before Darth Vader, and Anakin is the reason that 4, 5, and 6 happened. The Obi-Wan Anakin fight was done so well. No other Star Wars fight is even close to being as good as this one.
And so many people think that Hayden Christensen was a bad actor, but I think he did a great job. He played Anakin the way Anakin is supposed to be played: dramatic, angry, etc. Luke is a great Jedi and all, but I like Anakin's story more than Luke's. "You were the chosen one!" Even if Anakin is creepy sometimes, haha.
Probably the most memorable World War II movie ever made. It might not be based on a true story or real people, but the events they become part of are. These events are depicted in a way that is so cinematic and so well-acted that they have been imitated in almost every World War II movie since.
This is a must-watch for everyone. Most people take our freedoms for granted. This movie shows what we fought for, and if the brave souls who fought in that war saw our world today, I think they would be disappointed to see all of the chaos that is going on.
However, this is a really hard movie to watch (especially the scene where Vin Diesel tries to save a girl, and what happens after that is easily the saddest scene in that movie). Enough said, just please go watch that movie.
Oh my gosh, I watched this film for the first time last week after wanting to watch it for ages. It was so good and even better than I had anticipated! I was hooked from start to finish despite it being a bit long. The characters were engaging even if they weren't the best people.
The acting was really good, and it's definitely a new favorite. I can't wait to watch it again.
Atmospheric, enchanting, and inspiring in a darker sense than most can imagine until watching this movie. It's brutal and manly as hell (literally). While some find it confusing and at times boring, the ending twist is more than enough to make almost everyone I know go, "Wait, what happened? We should watch this again sometime."
I've watched it many times, and you can bet I will watch it many more times. Having a bad day? Watch this movie. It won't brighten it up, just make you feel really badass for enduring such a day. It makes you feel like the scum of the earth, and that sensation alone is one of the best things I've ever experienced. It's a good reason to watch this movie any day of the week.
Note: My parents found it boring, but they aren't very bright nor interested in the many different aspects of the mind. So if you, like many others, do not enjoy the beginning, keep watching. It will all make sense in the end. And if it does not, learning a bit about the mind just to get the "woah" effect might just be worth it.
This film is incredible, mostly because it transcends its label of being a "film", which is a feat that only a few pictures have ever achieved. It is an experience. Kubrick's vision propelled decades beyond 1968, offering us the chance to contemplate our existence, the advancement of technology, and why we are here.
The stunning visuals hold up wonderfully even to this day, and the orchestral contribution can take you from awe and beauty to fear of the unknown in minutes. A truly glorious and atmospheric depiction of what lies beyond.
It had a great cast of actors, no doubt. The film launched the biggest trilogy of all time. The Godfather and Part II were the greatest movies of all time, but Part III wrecked it. Some are calling it the best movie of all time, and it's so much better than the Return of the King.
A perfect introduction into Tolkien's world of Middle-earth and what happens. Ian McKellen is legendary in his role. He delivers an amazing performance in this epic and possibly the most legendary fantasy of all time!
The most amazing journey and quite possibly the greatest movie of all time if you really think about it! The greatest fantasy of all time, nominated for 14 Oscars and won 4. Any website would definitely put this in their top 20 movies. I don't understand why it is so damn low!?
You may hate how all animation is CGI now, but it's remarkable in this era that a small company managed to create not only a great original story but also to transfer it to a medium that was almost unheard of - to the level it still can hold up almost 30 years later.
This movie changed animation forever and was revolutionary for its time. In my opinion, animation would not be where it is today if this movie did not come out. Pixar as a whole, to be honest, changed the animation genre forever and is still the best animation company of all time in my opinion.
Great epic story. Memorable, quotable, relatable. You can really see yourself falling into what the main character falls into in this movie. Well-acted and just a great movie.
This film made me actually want to be in the mafia. It made it seem so cool and fun to be an organized criminal. They were like movie stars with muscle! They did whatever they wanted!
It's about a man named Henry Hill, who has been involved with the Sicilian mafia since he was 13 in 1955. He grew up in it, and we watch him grow up in it. It's like a biography of this man. Actually, it is. There was a real Henry Hill that this film was pretty closely based on.
Also, the cast is awesome. Ray Liotta rules, Joe Pesci is awesome, and Robert DeNiro is just Robert DeNiro. I instantly recognized Ray Liotta as the voice of Tommy Vercetti.
This movie was the perfect creation. It was made at the perfect time of the Marvel character development stage, and with modern technology, comic book heroes with the incredible depth and allure of imaginative geniuses came to life. With the vast data pool of Marvel knowledge collected by most to see and enjoy The Avengers, they will only ever see it as THE compliment to the universe Marvel Studios has created. With a refreshing mix of action, comedy, emotion, predictability, and unpredictability, it creates new pathways and ties in others, and leaves you only wanting more.
My favorite superhero movie, exactly what a big superhero team up should be. They don't waste time developing characters, because they already did in the preceding movies. The action was awesome, the plot is surprisingly enjoyable, and the characters were surprisingly humane.
I like dark knight, but it took itself WAY too seriously, even if it did work. Plus batman sounds ridiculous.
This movie was just as big and awesome as you would have hoped.
One of the best Marvel films! The effects were great and most (if not all) performances were amazing. This was a pivotal moment in the MCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe), when our favorite heroes assembled in that famous NY scene. This movie also featured THE best MCU villain, Loki, played by a charming Tom Hiddleston. My favorite actors in the movie are Robert Downey Junior, Samuel L. Jackson, Scarlet Johansson, and Chris Evans, but there were no bad actors in this movie. Now superheroes are not just for geeks, and this movie largely impacted that.
I don't even know why this isn't on the list. This movie has been recognized internationally as the best movie ever made, not to mention the extensive budget used in it. Basically, it has a platoon of great actors. I mean, please: Robert Downey Jr, Tom Hiddleston, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, etc...