So it's come to my attention that there is a need to verify the Greatest 10 Films of All Time because there is far too much confusion surrounding this topic. So here is the list:
10. The Vanishing - A bit of a smokey at 10th spot, this film had me thinking for days afterwards. It's a seedy, creepy and sad psychological thriller which is not up there with the classics as far as screenwriting is concerned. But Keifer Sutherland is more than convincing and Jeff Bridges is as good as any bad guy ever. Oh and ahh Sandra Bullock is in it.
9. Anchorman - I had to put the funniest film of all-time in this list, and Anchorman just edges out Zoolander. This film has so many memorable quotes I could make an entire blog for them. "I have many leather-bound books" is one example. It is truly a side-splitter.
8. Friday Night Lights - Could be called an "average movie at best" by turtleneck-wearing, latte-sipping, birdbrain critics. I call it a masterpiece. The story is so much deeper than just a series of football games making up a season. The characters' lives and the ultimate realisation is the essence of this film.
7. The Silence of the Lambs - one of only four movies to win what I call the Grand Slam (Best Actor + Best Actress + Best Picture). Fascinating movie. Amazing story line and an eerie feeling the whole way through. Anthony Hopkins is brilliant and Jodie Foster's drawl wins her Best Actress.
6. The Usual Suspects - Welcome to the list for the first time, Kevin Spacey. He puts in an exceptional performance which won him Best Supporting Actor. The film itself is action-packed and suspenseful and has one of the best twists of all time at the end. The moment of realisation is thoroughly worth waiting for.
5. Casablanca - my favourite all-time 'classic'. Humphery Bogart and Ingrid Bergman. Enough said.
4. Se7en - the best psychological thriller I've ever seen. Incredible twist at the end. Suspense all the way through, and you can even ignore Brad Pitt's horrible acting because Morgan Freeman overshadows him big-time. Gwyneth Paltrow is pretty good until she loses her head (literally).
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3. L.A Confidential - A gritty cop-drama. Incredible acting makes this movie a top 3 on the list. Guy Pearce and Russell Crowe give one of the best performances of their respective careers. The story is strong and the action is constant. A thrilling finish as well.
Plus it has Kim Bassinger. What else could you ask for?
2. JFK - this movie highlights the courtroom struggle of New Orleans District Attorney Jim Garrison as he attempts to prove a conspiracy in the assassination of John F. Kennedy. Oliver Stone uses enough creative licence to re-write the Bible, but the story is based on fact and it has a great climax. Kevin Costner is incredibly convincing.
1. American Beauty - a great story, serviced by a great script, about several great characters, portrayed by several great actors. The single best movie of all time. Kevin Spacey won the Best Actor Oscar for his performance and I think Annette Bening might have won Best Supporting Actress.
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Honourable Mention:
Cinderella Man
Rear Window
Vertigo
Batman
Zoolander
The Maltese Falcon
Raging Bull
Ace Ventura - Pet Detective
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