Ranked Movies
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I rank movies as I watch them with a small blurb about how I feel about them. I take into account as many factors as I can from acting, directing, pacing, story, screenplay, cinematography, etc.
10*- Flawless
9* - Almost Flawless
8* - Classic
7* - Very Good Movie
6* - Good Movie
5* - Average Movie
4* - Below Average Movie
3* - Bad Movie
2* - Really Bad Movie
1* - Unwatchable
I rank movies as I watch them with a small blurb about how I feel about them. I take into account as many factors as I can from acting, directing, pacing, story, screenplay, cinematography, etc.
10*- Flawless
9* - Almost Flawless
8* - Classic
7* - Very Good Movie
6* - Good Movie
5* - Average Movie
4* - Below Average Movie
3* - Bad Movie
2* - Really Bad Movie
1* - Unwatchable
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- DirectorAkira KurosawaStarsToshirô MifuneTakashi ShimuraKeiko TsushimaFarmers from a village exploited by bandits hire a veteran samurai for protection, who gathers six other samurai to join him.100. Basis of many modern movies for a reason. It’s unique characters motivations are carefully considered. The action is well measured for its time and the camera that follows it never disappoints.
- DirectorFrancis Ford CoppolaStarsMarlon BrandoAl PacinoJames CaanThe aging patriarch of an organized crime dynasty transfers control of his clandestine empire to his reluctant son.99 Brilliant acting, brilliant story, brilliant directing, draws the viewer in, isn’t afraid to take risks. The plot flows excellently with standout scenes.
- DirectorRidley ScottStarsSigourney WeaverTom SkerrittJohn HurtThe crew of a commercial spacecraft encounters a deadly lifeform after investigating a mysterious transmission of unknown origin.99 Basis of all sci fi and horror create suspense with memorable characters (even those with limited screen time) amazing special effects. Sigourney Weaver a natural.
- DirectorIrvin KershnerStarsMark HamillHarrison FordCarrie FisherAfter the Rebel Alliance are overpowered by the Empire, Luke Skywalker begins his Jedi training with Yoda, while his friends are pursued across the galaxy by Darth Vader and bounty hunter Boba Fett.98 Beautifully shot space opera flowing naturally through environments. Bad guy wins. New characters and old all get spotlight.
- 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.98 Switches the formula in a unique perspective with great acting from Linda Hamilton and brilliant acting from Robert Patrick.
- DirectorBong Joon HoStarsSong Kang-hoLee Sun-kyunCho Yeo-jeongGreed and class discrimination threaten the newly-formed symbiotic relationship between the wealthy Park family and the destitute Kim clan.97 Unpredictable, raw and real. All actors bring their all and put you in suspense. Flows perfectly credit to director Bong Joon Ho for a masterpiece.
- DirectorChristopher NolanStarsChristian BaleHeath LedgerAaron EckhartWhen the menace known as the Joker wreaks havoc and chaos on the people of Gotham, Batman must accept one of the greatest psychological and physical tests of his ability to fight injustice.96 Heath Ledger grand slam brings the Joker into legendary status. Plot keeps the viewer invested and Nolan gives dark scenes life.
- DirectorAnthony RussoJoe RussoStarsRobert Downey Jr.Chris HemsworthMark RuffaloThe Avengers and their allies must be willing to sacrifice all in an attempt to defeat the powerful Thanos before his blitz of devastation and ruin puts an end to the universe.96 Event of a lifetime. A listers meld perfectly, stakes are set to the max, ending is breathtaking.
- DirectorSpike LeeStarsDanny AielloOssie DavisRuby DeeOn the hottest day of the year on a street in the Bedford-Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn, everyone's hate and bigotry smolders and builds until it explodes into violence.96 Commentary hits on multiple levels. Characters enrage the viewer and as the story progresses the more tense it becomes. Acting across the board is personal and phenomenal.
- DirectorLana WachowskiLilly WachowskiStarsKeanu ReevesLaurence FishburneCarrie-Anne MossWhen a beautiful stranger leads computer hacker Neo to a forbidding underworld, he discovers the shocking truth--the life he knows is the elaborate deception of an evil cyber-intelligence.96 Most unique concept of a blockbuster, team of Keanu-Moss-Fishburne dazzles and Weaving is one of the best sci-fi villains.
- DirectorJames CameronStarsSigourney WeaverMichael BiehnCarrie HennDecades after surviving the Nostromo incident, Ellen Ripley is sent out to re-establish contact with a terraforming colony but finds herself battling the Alien Queen and her offspring.95 Changes genre so seamlessly, all marines support Sigourney well and giving her a mother role plays side by side with the Queen. May be a tad long.
- DirectorQuentin TarantinoStarsJohn TravoltaUma ThurmanSamuel L. JacksonThe lives of two mob hitmen, a boxer, a gangster and his wife, and a pair of diner bandits intertwine in four tales of violence and redemption.95 A listers no matter the screen time impress. Outlandish scenarios seem real and order of events keeps viewer engaged.
- 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.95 The best Western. Clint more than just does his thing he embodies the character. Music, scenery and camerawork all A+.
- DirectorDarren AronofskyStarsEllen BurstynJared LetoJennifer ConnellyThe drug-induced utopias of four Coney Island people are shattered when their addictions run deep..95 The music, the acting, the cut shots all come together so perfectly. Juxtaposition used to show great character degression into the frightening void of drug abuse.
- DirectorRobert ZemeckisStarsMichael J. FoxChristopher LloydLea ThompsonMarty McFly, a 17-year-old high school student, is accidentally sent 30 years into the past in a time-traveling DeLorean invented by his close friend, the maverick scientist Doc Brown.95 One of the most unique stories told. Humor is perfect, Fox and Lloyd knock it out of the park.
- DirectorRobert ZemeckisStarsTom HanksRobin WrightGary SiniseThe history of the United States from the 1950s to the '70s unfolds from the perspective of an Alabama man with an IQ of 75, who yearns to be reunited with his childhood sweetheart.94 Brilliant story spanning many time periods. Rollercoaster of events that keeps the viewer glued.
- DirectorSteven SpielbergStarsSam NeillLaura DernJeff GoldblumA pragmatic paleontologist touring an almost complete theme park on an island in Central America is tasked with protecting a couple of kids after a power failure causes the park's cloned dinosaurs to run loose.94 Beautifully shot, cast from top to bottom give their all. The movie starts the viewer is in awe and it slowly progresses to terror.
- DirectorJonathan DemmeStarsJodie FosterAnthony HopkinsScott GlennA young F.B.I. cadet must receive the help of an incarcerated and manipulative cannibal killer to help catch another serial killer, a madman who skins his victims.94 Foster-Hopkins-Gumb embodies their roles. Hopkins with possibly the greatest performance in cinema. Bait and switch moments are executed with suspense.
- DirectorTodd PhillipsStarsJoaquin PhoenixRobert De NiroZazie BeetzDuring the 1980s, a failed stand-up comedian is driven insane and turns to a life of crime and chaos in Gotham City while becoming an infamous psychopathic crime figure.94 Twisting and turning. Dark and gritty. Phoenix somehow gives Ledger a run for his money. Ending is near perfect. Poetry.
- DirectorSteven SpielbergStarsHarrison FordSean ConneryAlison DoodyIn 1938, after his father goes missing while pursuing the Holy Grail, Indiana Jones finds himself up against the Nazis again to stop them from obtaining its powers.94 Takes the story to the max stakes, smart use of religion and history, Sean Connery owns his role.
- DirectorMartin ScorseseStarsRobert De NiroRay LiottaJoe PesciThe story of Henry Hill and his life in the mafia, covering his relationship with his wife Karen and his mob partners Jimmy Conway and Tommy DeVito.94 Everyone in this film brings the vibe and charisma that is required. Watching 25 years worth of life turn into a spiral is a fascinating experience, enhanced by the everyday matters that the mafia is about.
- DirectorJohn McTiernanStarsBruce WillisAlan RickmanBonnie BedeliaA New York City police officer tries to save his estranged wife and several others taken hostage by terrorists during a Christmas party at the Nakatomi Plaza in Los Angeles.94 Willis takes on the world and his grit makes it believable. Rickman takes the role with stride and it wraps perfectly. This is a Christmas movie.
- DirectorJohn G. AvildsenStarsSylvester StalloneTalia ShireBurt YoungA small-time Philadelphia boxer gets a supremely rare chance to fight the world heavyweight champion in a bout in which he strives to go the distance for his self-respect.93 Stallone aces the role as does Weathers. Philly is shot in tune to life. Rough statements are made that are necessary.
- DirectorRidley ScottStarsRussell CroweJoaquin PhoenixConnie NielsenA former Roman General sets out to exact vengeance against the corrupt emperor who murdered his family and sent him into slavery.93 Epic story that has emotional weight in the journey. Takes the viewer two thousand years back. Action is superb.
- DirectorDavid FincherStarsBrad PittEdward NortonMeat LoafAn insomniac office worker and a devil-may-care soap maker form an underground fight club that evolves into much more.93 Norton and Pitt play off of each other in a spiraling story. It is unpredictable on first watch. Gritty and crazy.