So I enjoy movies. A lot, for those of you who don't know me very well. I enjoy the silver screen and what it can do to an audience. Think of a powerful movie, one that truly caused you to feel for what was happening onscreen, a film that stuck with you for a long, long time. Now that you have that movie in mind, how good would you say it is? Perhaps you'd say it's one of the best?
I've decided, after careful thought and consideration(Never thought you'd hear those words out of MY mouth, did ya?) to make a well-constructed, highly thought out list of great movies. And no just any great movies, but the very best movies of all time. I took some time and thought to it, and I will be covering the Top 15 greatest films ever made.
I won't be just judging them on their entertainment factor. For a movie to be a truly great film it has to meet some truly hard requirements, ones that not every film will be able to meet. The requirements for making the list are:
Entertainment: Is it fun to watch?
Depth: A great movie isn't just a soulless film. A great film touches on something deep and powerful, whether we realize it or not. What a film tries to say or speaks about is a key determinant for the supreme quality of it's contents.
Impact: A film's impact is usually a very evident sign of how a person enjoyed the film. No one will remember a film fondly if they come out with a sort of 'ho-hum' thought about it. A film's impact is shown by how excited you are to talk about it, or how long you keep talking about it. And great films last for years on end.
Legacy: There are films that come every once in a while and define a genre. A film that comes and stands on its own so powerfully that it changes how the genre is seen, how that genre is filmed and created, or even how movies are made. Great movies have the power to change things in a way we don't always realize, and can keep going for generations on end.
Acting: A simple one, really. Can the actors act?
Special Effects: This is my least favorite criteria, as it is a constantly changing format. What was considered realistic in the 70's may not look as good now. So instead of comparing to what is being done in modern filmmaking, I will compare each film to what was happening during it's time.
I will be viewing three films a week, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, as to make sure I end with the Number One film at the end of the week. I will be taking a few breaks over the course of the list(Bible and Beach, and another break from July 8th to July 12th), but I will try to do my best to stay on top of this and get through. Each film will get its own solitary review and will be given the whole professional treatment, as I will strip it down and go in-depth.
Now, is everyone gonna agree with this list? Hardly. I doubt anyone will, and I know I'm gonna get some looks for No. 1. But do I believe this list is right? Oh definitely. I will remember these films to the day I die as some truly spectacular works of cinematic art. Hopefully, a you go along through this list with me, you'll be exposed to some new works of motion picture excellence and will be able to enjoy these films on your own.
Alright, I've said my speech, first movie is this Monday, June 10th. As soon as I'm finished watching, I'll be quick to post the review for y'all to see. Hope you end up enjoying this as much as I do!
~Duncan Cooper
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