Not To Be Missed - All-time Top Movies, Including Hidden Gems
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- 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.Perhaps the most groundbreaking film ever made, both technically and in terms of content.
- DirectorLana WachowskiLilly WachowskiStarsKeanu ReevesLaurence FishburneCarrie-Anne MossFreedom fighters Neo, Trinity and Morpheus continue to lead the revolt against the Machine Army, unleashing their arsenal of extraordinary skills and weaponry against the systematic forces of repression and exploitation.Unfairly compared by many to the most superficial aspects of The Matrix, this second part predictably received lower ratings from certain critics and audiences. It is, however, superb. In technical terms, it even goes further than its predecessor.
- DirectorLana WachowskiLilly WachowskiStarsKeanu ReevesLaurence FishburneCarrie-Anne MossThe human city of Zion defends itself against the massive invasion of the machines as Neo fights to end the war at another front while also opposing the rogue Agent Smith.An impeccable conclusion of the Matrix, which was also predictably scorned by misled critics and audiences.
- DirectorChristopher NolanStarsLeonardo DiCaprioJoseph Gordon-LevittElliot PageA thief who steals corporate secrets through the use of dream-sharing technology is given the inverse task of planting an idea into the mind of a C.E.O., but his tragic past may doom the project and his team to disaster.Christopher Nolan's masterpiece, which will be hard to top. Unmissable.
- 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.There was a time when this was considered just an entertaining western, and Morricone a second-rate composer. They both now have the place they deserve in film history. An awe-inspiring achievement by Leone, who also has been given his place as one of the greatest film-makers in history.
- DirectorSergio LeoneStarsHenry FondaCharles BronsonClaudia CardinaleA mysterious stranger with a harmonica joins forces with a notorious desperado to protect a beautiful widow from a ruthless assassin working for the railroad.Charles Bronson, Jason Robards, Henry Fonda and Claudia Cardinale are simply unforgettable, and so are –as usual, Sergio Leone's direction and Ennio Morricone's achingly beautiful music.
- DirectorSergio LeoneStarsRod SteigerJames CoburnRomolo ValliA low-life bandit and an I.R.A. explosives expert rebel against the government and become heroes of the Mexican Revolution.Also known as "A Fistful of Dynamite" and "Duck, You Sucker". Rod Steiger and James Coburn are one of the most memorable duos in any film, ever.
- DirectorSergio LeoneStarsClint EastwoodGian Maria VolontèMarianne KochA wandering gunfighter plays two rival families against each other in a town torn apart by greed, pride, and revenge.Another diamond from Sergio Leone.
- DirectorSergio LeoneStarsClint EastwoodLee Van CleefGian Maria VolontèTwo bounty hunters with the same intentions team up to track down a gang of outlaws led by a psychotic Mexican bandit, who is plotting an audacious bank robbery.And another one.
- 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.The signature film by Kurosawa. Its timeless influence is still felt today.
- DirectorAkira KurosawaStarsTatsuya NakadaiTsutomu YamazakiKen'ichi HagiwaraA petty thief with an utter resemblance to a samurai warlord is hired as the lord's double. When the warlord later dies the thief is forced to take up arms in his place.Another work of art from Kurosawa, produced by Coppola.
- DirectorAkira KurosawaStarsMaksim MunzukYuriy SolominMikhail BychkovThe Russian army sends an explorer on an expedition to the snowy Siberian wilderness where he makes friends with a seasoned local hunter.If you could only watch one Kurosawa movie, perhaps you should choose Derzu Uzala. One of the most beautiful tales ever told and filmed.
- DirectorJohn CassavetesStarsGena RowlandsBuck HenryJulie CarmenWhen a young boy's family is killed by the mob, their tough neighbor Gloria becomes his reluctant guardian. In possession of a book that the gangsters want, the pair go on the run in New York.Gena Rowlands and John Adame are superb.
- DirectorSteve De JarnattStarsAnthony EdwardsMare WinninghamJohn AgarA young man hears a chance phone call telling him that a nuclear war has started and missiles will hit his city in 70 minutes.A fantastic twist in the plot takes you through a ride where you will find what really matters in life.
- DirectorCarroll BallardStarsCharles Martin SmithBrian DennehyZachary IttimangnaqA government researcher, sent to research the "menace" of wolves in the north, learns about the true beneficial and positive nature of the species.Pure beauty.
- DirectorJoe PytkaStarsRichard DreyfussTeri GarrDavid JohansenA nosy cab driver gets a hot tip on a race horse and wins big, but he can't seem to stop gambling. Will he go broke or walk home with a pretty penny?Hidden Gem – A wonderful little piece where the chemistry between everyone in cast and crew reached an extraordinary level. If you want to be uplifted, by all means watch this movie.
- DirectorJustin BensonAaron MoorheadStarsLou Taylor PucciNadia HilkerFrancesco CarneluttiA young man in a personal tailspin flees from US to Italy, where he sparks up a romance with a woman harboring a dark, primordial secret.Hidden Gem – An elegant and gripping reflection on the nature of love and how it contrasts and complements the predatory side of the world. This independent film has it all: flawless execution, outstanding performances, great chemistry, lightness and depth at the same time, and a sui generis mix of horror and romance. Beautiful.
- DirectorCarroll BallardStarsKelly RenoMickey RooneyTeri GarrAfter being shipwrecked with a magnificent horse off the coast of Africa in the 1940s, a boy bonds with the stallion, and trains him to race after their rescue.A poem. Film-making at its best.
- DirectorDavid MametStarsDon AmecheJoe MantegnaRobert ProskyShoe-shiner Gino is hired to take the rap for a mafia murder. Two-bit gangster Jerry watches over Gino and gives him a weekend to remember.Don Ameche performance in this beautiful crafted film is nothing less than memorable.
- DirectorGeorge MillerStarsMel GibsonBruce SpenceMichael PrestonIn the post-apocalyptic Australian wasteland, a cynical drifter agrees to help a small, gasoline-rich community get rid of a horde of bandits.It is true that the original Mad Max set things in motion, but this film stood on its own as the first of an awesome trilogy.
- DirectorGeorge MillerGeorge OgilvieStarsMel GibsonTina TurnerBruce SpenceAfter being exiled from the most advanced town in post-apocalyptic Australia, a drifter travels with a group of abandoned children to rebel against the town's queen.Deceivingly simple and ordinary when seen as an action film, it conveys a masterful study on human relationships, society, communities and selflessness. The mythology took root with this delivery.
- DirectorGeorge MillerStarsTom HardyCharlize TheronNicholas HoultIn a post-apocalyptic wasteland, a woman rebels against a tyrannical ruler in search for her homeland with the aid of a group of female prisoners, a psychotic worshiper and a drifter named Max.Wow... Wow... Just Wow. How could George Miller outdo himself being over 70 years old? Amazing in every sense.
- DirectorDavid LynchStarsRichard FarnsworthSissy SpacekJane Galloway HeitzAn old man makes a long journey by lawnmower to mend his relationship with an ill brother.When David Lynch forgot he was David Lynch, he was able to create this unforgettable, lovely, moving story about love between brothers and mankind, and about our place in the universe. Bravo!
- DirectorFrancis Ford CoppolaStarsMatt DillonMickey RourkeDiane LaneAbsent-minded street thug Rusty James struggles to live up to his legendary older brother's reputation, and longs for the days of gang warfare.Poignant, ground-breaking, impeccably produced, acted and directed. It certainly is one of Coppola's best films, and perhaps his most heartfelt work.
- DirectorBob FosseStarsRoy ScheiderJessica LangeAnn ReinkingDirector/choreographer Bob Fosse tells his own life story as he details the sordid career of Joe Gideon, a womanizing, drug-using dancer.Perhaps one of the most underrated films ever made. Its format notwithstanding, seeing this as a simple musical would be a mistake. Fosse bares his soul for the whole world to see. The result is bitter and sweet, achingly sublime. The final choreography is devastating.
- DirectorHarold RamisStarsBill MurrayAndie MacDowellChris ElliottA narcissistic, self-centered weatherman finds himself in a time loop on Groundhog Day.Endearing and unique. A ride that will make you appreciate the value and care you put in your limited time on Earth, and in each of your actions.