5. The Godfather (1972)
"I'm gonna make him an offer he can't refuse." ~Don Vito Corleone
The Godfather is often called the greatest movie of all time, or one of. This is for a reason. The Godfather isn't a movie, it's an epic. It doesn't only illustrate a tense story about crime, but it tells of story of life and family. Though it's a three-hour movie, I could sit and watch it over and over again without getting bored. The narrative is intense and interesting, while the acting is probably some of the best ever caught on film. Additionally, it's one of the most quotable movies of all time. There's so much to this movie to love, if you can understand it all. If I had to put it simpler, it's like a more grown-up Forrest Gump that just happens be centered around crime and the mafia.4. Saving Private Ryan (1998)
"Some day we might look back and decide that saving Private Ryan was the one decent thing we were able to pull out of this whole godawful, shitty mess." ~ Sergeant Michael Horvath
For some time Saving Private Ryan was actually my favourite movie of all time. And for a reason. The first half hour of this film is enough to get it on this list. The first battle at Normandy is one of the greatest movie scenes of all time. It's the most intense and most accurate depictions of battle ever in a movie. Hell, sometimes if I'm bored I just turn on the movie and watch that half-hour. Not only that, but the rest of the movie is intense and emotional. Throughout the movie, you actually feel like your with the group of soldiers searching for Ryan. A gun battle will commence and you'll be at the edge of your seat hoping you don't get caught in the fire. A crucial character will die and you'll find yourself mourning the loss with the rest of the crew. Saving Private Ryan is one of the most emotionally engrossing movies of all time and, hands down, the best war film ever made.3. The Dark Knight (2008)
"They need you right not, but when they don't, they'll cast you out. Like a leper. See, their morals, their 'code'... it's a bad joke, dropped at the first sign of trouble. They're only as good as the world allows them to be. I'll show you. When the chips are down, these uh, these 'civilized people,' they'll eat each other up. See, I'm not a monster. I'm just ahead of the curve." ~The Joker
The best superhero movie of all time doesn't even include a superhero. There's nothing super or fantastic going on. In Nolan's Dark Knight trilogy, he takes Gotham to a realistic and dark world, and that's what makes all three of his Batman movies the best superhero movies ever; this one in particular. The Dark Knight puts Batman up to the test but the show is stolen by my favourite character of all time: The Joker (whom the late Heath Ledger plays chillingly beyond perfection). This is most of the most entertaining movies ever, and it's a superhero movie driven more by dialogue and narrative than by action. Still, there is a lot of action present and it's all awesome. There's so much that goes on in this movie and it all connects so cohesively. The acting is great. The action is great. The story is great. The Dark Knight is the movie we deserve AND the one we need.2. Inception (2010)
"An idea is like a viruis. Resilient. Highly contagious. And even the smallest seed of an idea can grow. It can grow to define or destroy you" ~Dom Cobb
Inception has got to be one of the most interesting movies of all time. After watching it once, you'll keep thinking about it and have to watch it maybe 28 more times until you're satisfied with your thought on it. Inception is ultimately a crime film but it takes place in dreams where anything is possible. Just the idea of this movie is one of the coolest things ever: going into people's minds while they're dreaming. This movie is just packed with mind-blowing information, action, suspense, intensity, and awesome stuff happening. Inception is so deep yet so clear and gets you so enticed with it. It'll really get into your head and you won't regret it.1. The Lord of the Rings trilogy (2001-2003)
Sam: But I think, Mr. Frodo, I do understand. I know now. Folk in those stories had lots of chances of turning back, only they didn't. They kept going. Because they were holding on to something.
Frodo: What are we holding onto, Sam?
Sam: That there's some good in this world, Mr. Frodo... and it's worth fighting for.Yes, the whole trilogy. Lord of the Rings is one big story. Each movie is perfect and altogether it creates the pinnacle movie experience. The Lord of the Rings is a tale of hope, friendship, honor, integrity, and so much more. There's nothing about these films not to like. The story is THE greatest story every written. The characters evolve with the story and the characters are introduced, developed, and acted so well. Each character has their own path, in a way, and each path has its own circumstances down the road. Down the road, there are some of the most intense action sequences and battles ever. The battles at Helm's Deep and Minas Tirith are action-packed, intense, and emotional. This trilogy is filled with emotion as one of the things that holds this together is the aspect of friendship. That's what drives the characters forward: friendship and hope. The Lord of the Rings is filled with inspiring words and characters, as well as some awesome creatures and humorous moments. It's really a lovable experience and something you can't live a full life without seeing.
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