[nextpage title=”Next” ]If a World War III were ever to break out (hopefully not), it would likely be because of fan wars. There are some things that are pretty much taboo to approach and that are bound to draw after themselves a bunch of backlash, debates, and full-fledged arguments. What’s the best song of all time? Who’s the greatest actor ever? What’s the most amazing Disney movie in history? What are the greatest movies of all time?
Fortunately, we’ll abstain, for now, from trying to seek answers to anything but the last question. As far as movies are concerned, the biggest differences in opinions arise between critics and audiences. Naturally, there’s also that whole “taste” business. Not everyone likes the same thing, but there are some films that have managed to bring critics and audiences to a consensus. Here are the Top 10 Greatest Moves of All Time.
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#10 Fight Club (1999)
IMDB Rating: 8.9/10
Even though Fight Club is deemed as one of the most iconic movies of all time, critics and audiences had pretty mixed reviews about it on its initial release. Criticized for the violence and moral ambiguity, but praised for everything else, Fight Club’s DVD release was what established it as a cult classic.
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#9 Inception (2010)
IMDB Rating: 8.8/10
A science fiction heist thriller film produced by the now critically acclaimed Christopher Nolan, Inception was the film that kicked off our obsession with dreams within dreams. Starring an excellent cast line-up which includes Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Ellen Page, and Tom Hardy, it was also accompanied by stellar tracks curtsey to the titan Hans Zimmer. With all these elements, throw in a bunch of questions worth pondering over, and you’ve got yourself a memorable production.
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#8 Titanic (1997)
IMDB Rating: 7.7/10
Don’t let the above-mentioned rating fool you. You’ve definitely heard about Titanic, you definitely know the plot even if you’ve never watched it, and you definitely associate Celine Dion’s My Heart Will Go On with this iconic James Cameron film. Given how many people know about the movie, its numerous awards, and the multitude of broken records, Titanic falls nothing short of a proper legend.
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#7 Pulp Fiction (1994)
IMDB Rating: 8.9/10
It’s difficult to consider any Quentin Tarantino movie a flop, so is it really surprising that one of his films is on this list? Despite many other of his productions being worthy of a spot here, Pulp Fiction comes on top solely through its sheer “iconic factor.” Plus, who can ever deny it an entry when it stars those of the likes of John Travolta, Samuel L. Jackson, Uma Thurman, Bruce Willis, and Tim Roth?
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#6 Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
IMDB Rating: 8.8/10
Star Wars is considered to be one of the best franchises of all time, but even movie series have one particular installment that can be considered to be the best. The second installment of the original sci-fi trilogy was a smashing hit. Having moved on from the introductory stage of A New Hope, audiences were already accustomed enough to the characters to get fully immersed in this brilliant exhibit of storytelling.
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#5 The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
IMDB Rating: 8.9/10
Just like in the previous case, there’s no doubt that The Lord of the Rings is a legendary franchise. Strangely enough, it managed the incredible performance of having each movie increase in quality. Therefore, at the end of the series, we managed to get the best installment in the series which definitely said goodbye to audiences with a blast.
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#4 The Dark Knight (2008)
IMDB Rating: 9/10
Before The Dark Knight, who would’ve thought that superhero movies could be considered cinematographic masterpieces? While Marvel movies are definitely thrill-filled and enjoyable on all levels, it was The Dark Knight that let audiences know that superhero films can be thought-provoking, profound, and artsy.
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#3 Forrest Gump (1994)
IMDB Rating: 8.8/10
“Run, Forrest, run!” or “My momma always told me life’s like a box of chocolates.” These quotes are memorable extracts from an equally memorable movie. Tom Hanks pulls one of the greatest roles of his career in the emotional Forrest Gump, a movie that intertwines life’s unfairness with deep messages about success.
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#2 The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
IMDB Rating: 9.3/10
Like Fight Club, this Frank Darabont film faced an underwhelming release. Although it disappointed at the box office, critics begged to differ, nominating The Shawshank Redemption for no less than seven Oscars. Ever since, the movie’s been a constant presence on lists such as this one, even going as far as to be considered “culturally, historically, and aesthetically significant.”
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#1 The Godfather (1972)
IMDB Rating: 9.2/10
Francis Ford Coppola, Marlon Brando, and Al Pacino – these are all the names associated with this legendary movie. Ranked in the top three on many lists featuring the greatest movies of all time, The Godfather was at the time of its release both a box office success and the highest-grossing movie in history up to date. With critics, audiences, awards, and numerous honors at its belt, it’s guaranteed that this titanic blockbuster is going to be remembered for generations to come.
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