I love movies. I mostly love horror and science fiction movies but I love all types of movies. I decided sit down and compile a list of the ten greatest films ever made. This list represents the best of the best. The ten films that define cinema as an artform. The ten films that each stood the test of time, some becoming instant classics in their own right. Each with a lasting legacy that transcends the art of cinema. Here are the ten greatest films of all time starting with number 10.
10. Titanic
A love story for the ages. While I personally despise this motion picture I cannot overstate the impact it had on our society as a whole. This movie took what was a boring love story and wrapped it up in a scathing indictment of Capitalism. And it worked wonderfully.
9. Captain America The Winter Soldier
Easily the greatest superhero/comic book movie ever made. This is more than your typical superhero fights the bad guy flick. This is a worrisome cautionary tale dressed up in a political thriller based on things happening in the real world exaggerated to the tenth degree for effect.
8. Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade
The best Indiana Jones bar none and a damn fine action/adventure movie. Indiana Jones is the template for how to make a good adventure film. This movie dials it up to ten and throws the playbook out the window.
7. Dumb and Dumber
The greatest comedy of all time. A road trip for the ages staring a comedy genius an a solid sidekick. If you only see one comedy in your life make it this one.
6. Jurassic Park
The king of dinosaur films. This movie changed the way Hollywood make motion pictures. The special effects in this movie made you believe the filmmakers really did bring dinosaurs back to life. A thrilling hunt, a daring adventure and a fantastic cast make this a must see for every generation.
5. The Matrix
Forget about the nonsense that it’s just a retelling of the Terminator story and look past the transgender allegory and what you have is the greatest solid action/science fiction genre film to ever grace the silver screen. This movie has so many layers it would take film students with Masters Degrees decades to fully analyze it.
4. The Exorcist
You knew, coming from me, there was going to be a horror movie on this list. Good thing it’s the best horror movie to ever scare up audiences. It’s also one of the scariest movies ever made. This movie takes a religious fairytale and makes a believer out of the most staunch skeptic. This movie is intense and if you love horror you need to see this movie.
3. Back to the Future
A time trave tale for the ages. A comedy. A science fiction fantasy. An action/adventure flick with great action sequences. A compelling yet heartfelt story and an all-star cast. A classic in it’s own right and by far one of the greatest films ever made.
2. Ghostbusters
Who you Gonna Call? The masters of comedy weave a work of art using every tool in their toolbox. A beautifully told sci-fi horror story that has a big heart. A story about 3 outcasts chasing the American dream in a unique fashion while simultaneously cracking the code on the greatest mysteries of all time, what happens after death. A timeless classic and well worth multiple viewings.
1. Star Wars
Easily the greatest film ever made. It launched a billion dollar franchise while simultaneously revolutionizing filmmaking all while stretching the imaginations of movie goers everywhere of all ages and all walks of life. It’s not a genre film. It’s not a science fiction film. It’s just the greatest film to ever dazzle audiences.
Stephanie Bri 