1. Titanic 1997，IMDB Rating: 7.9, Votes: 1294953, ID: 0120338 Photo by wikimedia.org, is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 The grandeur of ‘Titanic’ lies in its epic love story set against the ill-fated maiden voyage of the R.M.S. Titanic, especially the unforgettable scene where Jack and Rose stand at the bow of the ship, arms outstretched, as if they’re flying.
2. The Theory of Everything 2014，IMDB Rating: 7.7, Votes: 485230, ID: 2980516 Photo by staticflickr.com, is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 ‘The Theory of Everything’ is a poignant exploration of physicist Stephen Hawking’s life. The scene where Hawking, despite his physical limitations, delivers a lecture on his groundbreaking theory about the nature of the universe is truly inspiring.
3. Avengers: Endgame 2019，IMDB Rating: 8.4, Votes: 1284149, ID: 4154796 Photo by goodfon.com, is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 ‘Avengers: Endgame’ is a thrilling conclusion to the Avengers saga. The scene where all the Avengers assemble for the final battle against Thanos is a cinematic spectacle that leaves a lasting impression.
4. The Dark Knight Rises 2012，IMDB Rating: 8.4, Votes: 1844643, ID: 1345836 Photo by staticflickr.com, is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ is a dark and gripping conclusion to Christopher Nolan’s Batman trilogy, with the powerful scene where Batman returns to Gotham, ready to confront Bane and save the city, encapsulating the spirit of the hero.
5. The Hunger Games 2012，IMDB Rating: 7.2, Votes: 1012905, ID: 1392170 Photo by staticflickr.com, is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 The Hunger Games, based on the novel by Suzanne Collins, is a thrilling adventure set in a dystopian future where teenagers are forced to participate in a televised fight to the death. The film is praised for its compelling storyline, strong performances, and its critique of reality television and how society can be manipulated by the media. It’s a movie that keeps you on the edge of your seat, rooting for the underdog.
6. Jurassic Park 1993，IMDB Rating: 8.2, Votes: 1078685, ID: 0107290 Photo by staticflickr.com, is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 Jurassic Park, directed by Steven Spielberg, is a groundbreaking film that brought dinosaurs back to life with stunning visual effects. The film explores the consequences of playing god and tampering with nature. Despite its thrilling dinosaur sequences, it also raises questions about ethics and responsibility in science. It’s a movie that combines adventure, science fiction, and a touch of horror to create a truly unforgettable cinematic experience.
7. The Greatest Showman 2017，IMDB Rating: 7.5, Votes: 315673, ID: 1485796 Photo by staticflickr.com, is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 The Greatest Showman is a musical biopic about P.T. Barnum, the founder of the circus that became the famous traveling Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. The film is praised for its stunning visuals, catchy songs, and Hugh Jackman’s charismatic performance. It’s a movie that celebrates diversity, dreams, and the magic of show business, reminding us that ‘the noblest art is that of making others happy’.
8. The Notebook 2004，IMDB Rating: 7.8, Votes: 627841, ID: 0332280 Photo by staticflickr.com, is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 The Notebook is a timeless love story that tugs at your heartstrings. Based on Nicholas Sparks’ novel, the film tells the story of two young lovers who are separated by social differences, yet their love for each other stands the test of time. The film is praised for its moving performances, especially by Rachel McAdams and Ryan Gosling, and its depiction of enduring love. It’s a movie that will make you believe in true love and soulmates.
9. The Breakfast Club 1985，IMDB Rating: 7.8, Votes: 441679, ID: 0088847 Photo by medium.com, is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 The Breakfast Club is a classic that captures the essence of high school life. Five students, each from a different clique, spend a Saturday in detention, sharing their stories and breaking down social barriers. The iconic scene where they all dance in the library is a symbol of their newfound unity and rebellion against societal norms.
10. The Princess Diaries 2001，IMDB Rating: 6.4, Votes: 165869, ID: 0247638 Photo by wikimedia.org, is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 The Princess Diaries is a delightful transformation story of an ordinary teenager, Mia, who discovers she’s a princess. The memorable scene where Mia gets a makeover from her grandmother, Queen Clarisse, is a turning point in the movie, marking her transition from a shy, clumsy girl to a confident princess.
11. The Fault in Our Stars 2014，IMDB Rating: 7.7, Votes: 404490, ID: 2582846 Photo by wikimedia.org, is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 The Fault in Our Stars is a poignant tale of two teenagers, Hazel and Gus, who fall in love while battling cancer, with the unforgettable scene where they share their first kiss in the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam, surrounded by applause, encapsulating the bittersweet nature of their love story.
12. Clueless 1995，IMDB Rating: 6.9, Votes: 249576, ID: 0112697 Photo by staticflickr.com, is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 Clueless is a smart and funny adaptation of Jane Austen’s Emma, set in a Beverly Hills high school. The scene where Cher has a realization about her feelings for her ex-stepbrother, Josh, while standing in front of a fountain, is a pivotal moment that shifts the dynamics of their relationship.
13. The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2005，IMDB Rating: 6.5, Votes: 65448, ID: 0403508 Photo by staticflickr.com, is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants is a heartwarming story about four best friends who stay connected over a summer through a pair of jeans that fits them all. The scene where each girl tries on the jeans for the first time, realizing they all fit perfectly, sets the magical tone for the rest of the movie.
14. The Godfather 1972，IMDB Rating: 9.2, Votes: 2034756, ID: 0068646 Photo by staticflickr.com, is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 The Godfather, a film that redefined the Mafia genre, presents a world where power and justice flow from the Godfather, Don Vito Corleone, with its brilliance lying in its portrayal of characters who are essentially evil, yet evoke sympathy, inviting us to consider the Mafia entirely on its own terms.
15. The Wizard of Oz 1939，IMDB Rating: 8.1, Votes: 431989, ID: 0032138 Photo by staticflickr.com, is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 The Wizard of Oz is a classic that creates a warm hold on our feelings by making us a member of a family, taking us on a journey from the safety of home to a strange land, meeting new friends, and fighting off fears, beyond the rainbow.
16. The Shawshank Redemption 1994，IMDB Rating: 9.3, Votes: 2919857, ID: 0111161 Photo by staticflickr.com, is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 The Shawshank Redemption is a film about time, patience, and loyalty, telling the story of two men serving life sentences in prison who become friends and find a way to fight off despair, delving into the deepest insecurities of childhood, stirring them, and then reassuring them.
17. The Matrix 1999，IMDB Rating: 8.7, Votes: 2074529, ID: 0133093 Photo by goodfon.com, is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 The Matrix is a visually dazzling cyberadventure that retreats to formula just when it’s getting interesting. It’s about a man named Neo, who is recruited by a cell of cyber-rebels to fight against a system that has pulled the wool over humanity’s eyes.
18. The Silence of the Lambs 1991，IMDB Rating: 8.6, Votes: 1565067, ID: 0102926 Photo by staticflickr.com, is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 The Silence of the Lambs is a film about two of the most memorable characters in movie history, Clarice Starling and Hannibal Lecter, and their strange, strained relationship. It’s a film that penetrates straight to the deepest insecurities of childhood, stirs them, and then reassures them.
19. Forrest Gump 1994，IMDB Rating: 8.8, Votes: 2283512, ID: 0109830 Photo by staticflickr.com, is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 Forrest Gump is a comedy about a man with an IQ of 75, who manages to become involved in every major event in American history. The movie is a meditation on our times, seen through the eyes of a man who lacks cynicism and takes things for exactly what they are.
20. Pulp Fiction 1994，IMDB Rating: 8.9, Votes: 2243568, ID: 0110912 Photo by staticflickr.com, is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 Pulp Fiction is a comedy about blood, guts, violence, strange sex, drugs, fixed fights, dead body disposal, leather freaks, and a wristwatch that makes a dark journey. It’s a film that’s as frightening as ‘The Exorcist’, and yet it’s a nicer kind of fright, somehow more fun because we’re being scared by an outdoor-adventure saga instead of by a brimstone-and-vomit devil.
21. The Shining 1980，IMDB Rating: 8.4, Votes: 1118491, ID: 0081505 Photo by staticflickr.com, is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 The Shining is a horror film that takes place over the Fourth of July weekend on Amity Island, a tourist resort. A famous opening sequence establishes the presence of a man-eating shark in the coastal waters; a girl goes swimming by moonlight and is dragged under, screaming.
22. Jaws 1975，IMDB Rating: 8.1, Votes: 668179, ID: 0073195 Photo by staticflickr.com, is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 Jaws is a great adventure movie of the kind we don’t get very often anymore, offering clean-cut adventure without the gratuitous violence of many action pictures, with just the necessary amount of blood and guts to work, but none extra.
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