Top 100 movies

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(Note: Lord of the Rings and the Jason Bourne trilogy both count as one due to the fact that they pick up where the last one left off and are one story)

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1
The Shawshank Redemption (1994,  R)
The Shawshank Redemption 5.0 Stars
"Fear can hold you prisoner. Hope can set you free." Possibly the most inspiring and uplifting movie of our time. One of my all time favorites.
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Road to Perdition (2002,  R)
Road to Perdition 5.0 Stars
Conrad Hall's swan song could not have been better. Director Sam Mendes and DP Conrad Hall show depression era mobs in gritty realistic recreated Chicago, but the murders in this film can only be described as beautiful. The blend of death and beauty has never been done like this before and probably will never be done this well again.
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Amelie (Le Fabuleux destin d'Amélie Poulain) (2001,  R)
Amelie (Le Fabuleux destin d'Amélie Poulain) 5.0 Stars
A simple tale that will keep you entertained every time you sit down to watch this heartwarming and all around happy imaginative tale. The cinematography is astounding and the use of colour is genius. One of the best movies ever.
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The Lord of the Rings - The Fellowship of the Ring (2001,  PG-13)
The Lord of the Rings - The Fellowship of the Ring 5.0 Stars
No words can describe how good this movie (and trilogy) is...
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The Lord of the Rings - The Two Towers (2002,  PG-13)
The Lord of the Rings - The Two Towers 5.0 Stars
Weakest of the three is still flat out awesome...
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The Lord of the Rings - The Return of the King (2003,  PG-13)
The Lord of the Rings - The Return of the King 5.0 Stars
The end of a classic trilogy that will become timeless.
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7
The Legend of Bagger Vance (2000,  PG-13)
The Legend of Bagger Vance 5.0 Stars
Modern day philosophy. I love this movie!
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8
It's a Wonderful Life (1946,  Unrated)
It's a Wonderful Life 5.0 Stars
Powerful. Classic. Capra is a genius.
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9
Jurassic Park (1993,  PG-13)
Jurassic Park 5.0 Stars
One of Spielberg's best movies. Just too wonderfully imaginative to not be enjoyed.
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10
Raiders of the Lost Ark (Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark) (1981,  PG)
Raiders of the Lost Ark (Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark) 5.0 Stars
People who haven't seen this movie need to be locked in a room until they watch it.
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11
Back to the Future (1985,  PG)
Back to the Future 5.0 Stars
SO CLASSIC!
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12
Home Alone (1990,  PG)
Home Alone 5.0 Stars
No joke- This is the movie that made me want to be in the movie making business.
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13
The Land Before Time (1988,  G)
The Land Before Time 5.0 Stars
The best animated movie ever along with "An American Tail"
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14
American Beauty (1999,  R)
American Beauty 5.0 Stars
Classic and will become timeless.
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15
An American Tail (1986,  G)
An American Tail 5.0 Stars
The best animated movie ever along with "The Land Before Time"
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16
Fight Club (1999,  R)
Fight Club 5.0 Stars
A movie every male should see and enjoy. Females will enjoy too.
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17
Finding Nemo (2003,  G)
Finding Nemo 5.0 Stars
My favorite CGI film, but the animation has little to do with it. The story is so touching. I connect with the characters even though they aren't human. I can feel the human emotions from these animals. That is truly great storytelling.
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The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1967,  R)
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly 5.0 Stars
Best Western Ever. Period. End of Discussion.
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19
Amadeus (1984,  PG)
Amadeus 5.0 Stars
As close to perfection as a movie can get.
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20
Memento (2000,  R)
Memento 5.0 Stars
It gets better with every viewing.
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21
My Cousin Vinny (1992,  R)
My Cousin Vinny 5.0 Stars
Absolutely hysterical!
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Serenity (1997,  PG-13)
Serenity 5.0 Stars
The trailer was cool so I had high expectations and even with that this movie still blew me away. The characters are all very well developed and engaging. My favorite science-fiction movie of all time.
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Cinderella Man (2005,  PG-13)
Cinderella Man 5.0 Stars
Beautiful, heartwarming, terrific acting, superb directing and fantastic true story. Probably my favorite boxing movie and definitely one of the best movies of 2005.
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Nosferatu, eine Symphonie des Grauens (Nosferatu, The Vampire) (1922,  Unrated)
Nosferatu, eine Symphonie des Grauens (Nosferatu, The Vampire) 5.0 Stars
Flat out awesome. This is what a horror movie should be like. This is the best adaptation of Bram Stoker's tale. Nosferatu IS Dracula!
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Psycho (1960,  R)
Psycho 5.0 Stars
Truly a shocking and terrific film. Hitchcock's best.
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Zodiac (2007,  R)
Zodiac 5.0 Stars
David Fincher is climbing the ranks of my favorite directors as he delivers another well put together movie. This time his serial killer tale is a true story and he shows the passage of time terrificly along with a great cast and a killer soundtrack (Donovan)! The most polished movie I have seen in a long time. Best film of 2007.
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Juno (2007,  PG-13)
Juno 5.0 Stars
Enchanting and heart-warming comedy that had me smiling and laughing the entire time. Also, Ellen Page has a great performance worthy of Best Actress consideration.
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The Fountain (2006,  PG-13)
The Fountain 5.0 Stars
An intense love story over 1000 years that is a overall beautiful film. My favorite movie of 2006.
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A Beautiful Mind (2001,  PG-13)
A Beautiful Mind 5.0 Stars
Incredible direction and use of techniques to see what was in Nash's mind. Great insight on Howard's part.
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30
GoldenEye (1995,  PG-13)
GoldenEye 5.0 Stars
The Best of Bond
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Léon (The Professional) (1994,  R)
Léon (The Professional) 5.0 Stars
Absolutely incredible!!!
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The Bourne Identity (2002,  PG-13)
The Bourne Identity 4.5 Stars
Awesome- and for once not just mindless action. It has a very interesting plot.
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The Bourne Supremacy (2004,  PG-13)
The Bourne Supremacy 4.5 Stars
Just as good as the first!
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The Bourne Ultimatum (2007,  PG-13)
The Bourne Ultimatum 4.5 Stars
Each one improves on that last. This is the awesome film of the summer I have been waiting for.
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35
An American Tail - Fievel Goes West (1991,  G)
An American Tail - Fievel Goes West 4.5 Stars
Here is a sequel that is overshadowed by it predecessor but still stands on its own as a great movie.
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Open Your Eyes (Abre los ojos) (Permanent Midnight) (1997,  R)
Open Your Eyes (Abre los ojos) (Permanent Midnight) 5.0 Stars
This movie is just flat out amazing. From the first scene you are intrigued. From then on you are constantly trying to understand but at the end all the questions have been answered. The final moments are just purely emotional- everyone can sympathize with the main character. A masterpiece and one of my all time favorite films.
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Pirates of the Caribbean - The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003,  PG-13)
Pirates of the Caribbean - The Curse of the Black Pearl 5.0 Stars
Like almost everyone else I throughly enjoyed this movie. And Keira Knightley is in it!
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Atonement (2007,  R)
Atonement 5.0 Stars
<3 the story.
<3 the soundtrack.
<3 the cinematography.
<3 <3 <3 Keira Knightley.
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Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980,  PG)
Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back 5.0 Stars
The best of the saga and with the most memorable and shocking ending ever.
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The Phantom of the Opera (2004,  PG-13)
The Phantom of the Opera 4.5 Stars
Well done musical, well done period piece, just beautiful.
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41
Casablanca (1942,  Unrated)
Casablanca 4.5 Stars
Better than Citizen Kane!
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42
Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1974,  PG)
Monty Python and the Holy Grail 5.0 Stars
Pure genius...
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43
Pride and Prejudice (2005,  PG)
Pride and Prejudice 5.0 Stars
Keira Knightley is my love forever!
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44
I Heart Huckabees (2004,  R)
I Heart Huckabees 5.0 Stars
A movie where the center is everywhere and the circumference is nowhere...and yet it all makes sense...and is hysterical.
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45
Howl's Moving Castle (2005,  PG)
Howl's Moving Castle 4.5 Stars
My first Miyazaki film, and it blew me away. Now I have seen all of his films except Spirited Away. They are all good, but this remains his best work.
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City Lights (1931,  Unrated)
City Lights 5.0 Stars
Funny and endearing at the same time. Even though sound had become popular by this time Chaplin stuck to silent films and was not only successful but also made memorable films that are still enjoyed even today.
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Modern Times (1936,  Unrated)
Modern Times 4.5 Stars
We still laugh at these films today. Chapin knew how to write timeless films.
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Hook (1991,  PG)
Hook 4.5 Stars
I love this movie emphasizing family.
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