My Top 100 Films

For a few years now, I have had a 'top 100 movies I have ever seen' list. It took a while to calculate but I am proud I did it.
I am happy with my top 100, but sadly there are many many fantastic films not in there. There are also still some supposedly terrific films that I have not seen yet, but I am determined to see as many as I can. Out of the just over 3,500 films that I have seen, only 15 I have given 10/10.

I know people will disagree with this list, but this is why I love the movies. I find people's views of great films fascinating and I welcome your top films of all-time. I hope to find more films to join this exclusive club, because it shows that movie-making is still on the move, and for the better.

Below is a YouTube video I have recently done of my (now outdated) top 100 films list. Check it out :)

Here is my top 100:

100) Anatomy Of A Murder - Otto Preminger's Mystery Drama sees James Stewart plays an attorney defending a man claiming insanity whilst killing the man that raped his wife.

It is tense, well written with some unreal performances. This 7-time Oscar nominee film is court-room drama in its most purest of cinematic form.

99) Mr. Smith Goes To Washington - Only recently seen this and was totally inspired and overwhelmed by this amazing feature that was released in 1939.

Directed by Frank Capra tell us the story of a unknown man temporarily filling in a vacant spot at the US senate until the next election. His ambition to propose a bill collides with political corruption. However the leading character superbly played by James Stewart does not back down.
It is a true inspiration and has one of the most gripping final acts in film history.

98) The Silence Of The Lambs - Best Picture winner of 1992 and a winner of four more Oscars, this a terrific tale consisting of the dangerous Hannibal Lecter, played by Anthony Hopkins in probably his most recognisable and successful role.
I only recently saw this, and thought I was expecting everything that I was about to watch. But I was quite wrong, there is another story within this that just adds to the overall tension.

97) Toy Story 4 - The most recent entry into this list and gives further proof how terrific the Toy Story franchise is.

When a new toy called Forky joins the gang, it is up to Woody to make him realise the importance of a toy is to a kid.

The themes that it explores particuarly from a toys perspective had me in floods of tears by the end. It certainly went down routes I was not prepared for.

96) Modern Times - With modern society expanding all the time, the Tramp is struggling to adapt.

With the help of a young homeless woman played by the gorgeous Paulette Goddard, the Tramp attempts to get back into the company he previously worked for.

The classic opening is just perfect slap-stick comedy and the presence of Goddard gives it great sex appeal.

95) City Lights - After meeting a blind flower girl, the Tramp has fallen in love and attempts to win her heart.

Chaplin may be known for his comedy, but many people forget he can do heart-warming as well.
This has a great blend of the two. Every time I see this, I am still amazed at how it still works today.

94) Donnie Darko - One of the big cult classics of the 2000's.

The plot may sound ridiculous. But from the first scene, there is real magic in this surreal sci-fi drama.

Starring a young Jake Gyllenhall and Jena Malone, it is probably the most accurate portrayal of U.S society ever to put on screen.

93) Casino Royale - The best of the James Bond films. We see director Martin Campbell bring the franchise to the modern age.

Bond is to find a weapons dealer and beat in a high stakes poker game. But something else much darker is happening behind the scenes.

It also saw the beginning of Daniel Craig's career of the famous British spy.

92) Return To Oz - An important film from my childhood and for many others. This is a film that could be my favourite under-rated film. I really want more people to encounter this magical adventure for the first time and for the next generation of movie watchers.
After not receiving that initial success, it has grown and grown into a huge cult favourite. Someone even made a documentary about it called 'The Joy That Got Away'. That title is perfect for what this film is.
Disney definitely missed a trick here, and they should be grateful for creating this epic adventure that has a bit of dark side to it.

91) Raiders Of The Lost Ark - The beginning to one of the most popular franchises of all-time.

Directed by Steven Spielberg, it sees archaeologist Indiana Jones (played by Harrison Ford) seek out the Ark of the Covenant before the Nazi's get their hands on it.

This film defines the adventure genre.

90) The Exorcist - Many peoples ultimate horror film. Released in 1973, this is probably the most recognised film to be banned in several countries.
Despite my first viewing only being a few years ago, I can definitely see why some people would be so feared by it.
The level of horror reached new heights for the mainstream audience and it will become a timeless horror classic.

89) Joyeux Noel - One of my favourite Christmas films. This moving experience had me giving out so many emotions. It portrays the Christmas Day ceasefires during several war zones in WWI. 

It truly shows why War is such a hard thing for us humans to combat. There is so much heart and warmth within this movie, despite the blood and violence others expect their soldiers to give.

88) Howl's Moving Castle -  Directed by Hayao Miyazaki and is probably the one that gets better and better with each viewing. When a young woman is cursed with an old body by an evil witch, she then embarks on a journey to a wizard to break the spell.
Like all Miyazaki films, it contains high amounts of imagination and is pure cinema magic.

87) The Social Network - Not many would think that a movie about the birth of Facebook could be so successful and attract non-Facebook users.

One of the most beautifully-shot films of recent times and the pace of the story and dialogue grips you in from the very start.

This is also become one of the best films that gets better the more times you watch it.

86) Jurassic Park - Winner of 3 Oscars, this Spielberg adventure thriller broke all sorts of records.

A theme park suffers a power breakdown during a preview tour, and its dinosaur attractions run wild.

The CGI of the dinosaurs I still feel are the best that has ever been put onto screen.

85) Inglourious Basterds - Director Quentin Tarantino once against creates a modern masterpiece. His terrific cast work manages to strike again in the form of Christoph Waltz who creates one of the scariest characters in modern cinema.

With the constant use of vintage soundtracks, this amazing piece of work also has what I think the best opening scene of all-time.

84) Avatar - Director James Cameron managed to make a film that overtook Titanic's record as the highest grossing film of all time.

This visual masterpiece amazed me and the whole world.

Cameron has created an amazing world that I am sure we all want to visit one day.

83) Rear Window - A really interesting subject that director Alfred Hitchcock has chosen.
When a photographer injures his leg, his time off consisted of him spying on his fellow residents. Over time, he begins to suspect that one of his neighbours has murdered his wife.

A great presentation into the world of voyeurism.

82) The Kid - Chaplin's first feature film and in my opinion, it's his masterpiece.
The Tramp is caring for an abandoned child. As he trains him jump to help him with his work, their relationship has suddenly taken a turn for the worse.

Made in 1921, saw it this year and found it to be one of the greatest films ever.
It is amazing how ahead of time Chaplin, not just in comedy, but in style of film-making.

81) The Circus - Chaplin returns as the Tramp, who finds work in the circus.

As he climbs up the hierarchy to be the star of the show, he finds a love interest.
The plot is nothing special, but the style and timing of the comedy is still vintage Chaplin and it beats everything else that is being made within the comedy genre.

80) Metropolis - My latest addition to this list. Despite being released in 1927, I finally got round to seeing this a couple of years ago.

In a futuristic city where the working class sharply divides the upper class, the son of the city's mastermind falls in love with a worker.

With some amazing imagery, this ground-breaking silent sci-fi drama really set the bar high for all films.

79) The Good, The Bad And The Ugly - The third and final chapter of Sergio Leone's Dollars Trilogy and the best of the three in my opinion. 

It is a classic tale of three guys each pursuing buried gold. The tension is turned up another level to the previous two. There is constant back-stabbing. It is on a grander scale as these three get caught up in the Civil War. The music is thrilling and the landscape is breath-taking.

78) Once Upon A Time In The West - Sergio Leone's final Spaghetti Western and ground-breaking in so many ways.

It stars a mysterious stranger played Charles Bronson joins forces with a desperado to project a widow from a ruthless assassin played the brilliant Henry Fonda.

Everything from the performances, to the music and the cinematography is just spectacular.
I cannot see this style of film-making being matched ever again.

77) The Great Escape - Possible the ultimate British classic that is always shown during Christmas. It is a terrific family film that has everything you want.

Importantly, it has enough violence for the kids to understand this horrible time, but the comedy element involved will definitely keep them hooked.

76) Nausicaa Of The Valley Of The Wind - The first breath-taking fantasy epic by Hayao Miyazaki which has as a pacifist called Nausicaa who is trying to prevent two clans from destroying each other and possibly, the planet.

This film really struck on what you could do with animation and can easily appeal to adults.

75) A Streetcar Named Desire - A real game-changer for Hollywood in this dark tale that was originally a Tennessee Williams stage play.

Some astonishing and award-winning performances by Vivien Leigh, Marlon Brando, Kim Hunter and Karl Marlden sees a southern belle take refuge at her sisters in New Orleans.

But the longer she stays there, the more her life crumbles apart. The implied use of domestic violence really opened the door for more sexy and brutal dramas to come.

74) All About Eve - The Best Picture Oscar winner for 1951, this extremely well-written drama sees a young woman gets close to her favourite actress and her various theatre friends.

What happens in the film can certainly be reflected in how the celebrity culture is today.

73) Sunset Boulevard - One of the great film-noir's of all-time.

Directed by the iconic Billy Wilder, a screenwriter is hired by a forgotten film star who has almost faded out of Hollywood all together.

Lead by a haunting performance by Gloria Swanson, this is certainly an early insight to the world of actors in the most bitter and tragic way.

72) Fight Club - When an office worker is looking for a way to change his life, he bumps into a person with similar plans. They end up creating and underground fight club that turns into something much more.

Director David Fincher gives us something that we can all relate to. It also contains one of the most memorable twists of all-time.

71) Requiem For A Dream - It may be highly depressing, but director Darren Aronofsky shows us a gripping drama about a group of people with drug addictions.

It definitely isn't for everyone. But its daring nature makes this a film everyone should see at least once.

70) The Birds - A Hitchcock classic that had me hating birds for quite a while after seeing what was probably his final hit.

Quite a strange story of a wealthy woman pursuing a possible boyfriend who comes into a town where the birds suddenly start attacking this town as soon as she arrives.

It also containing one of the most tense scenes in film history in my opinion.

69) American Beauty - Despite being released in 1999 and winning Best Picture at the Oscar, I only got round to seeing this about three or four years ago.

It shows us a dark portrayal of life in American suburbia.

It has the perfect mix of drama and comedy and Kevin Spacey's performance is nothing short of astonishing.

68) Singin' In The Rain - Gene Kelly's masterpiece that features one of the most memorable scenes in film history.

All the big names at the time are involved and the scale of this picture was just unreal, especially in one of their songs "Broadway Melody".

Kelly may be the master, but the real star for me was his side-kick Donald O'Connor with this song "Make Em' Laugh". Also watch out for "Moses Supposes".

67) It's A Wonderful Life - Despite not getting initial success at the box office, Frank Capra's family Christmas drama has now become many people's favourite film to watch during the holiday season.

With terrific performances by James Stewart and Donna Reed, this is a wonderful tale that gets you really emotional at the very end.

66) The Green Mile - After directing The Sharshank Redemption, the pressure was on for Frank Darabont to give us another emotional drama.

We see a group of guards on Death Row who are affected by the arrival of one particular prisoner.

With a stellar cast lead by Tom Hanks and the late Michael Clarke Duncan, this is definitely an emotional story with some quite surreal moments.

65) The Dark Knight - After the success of Batman Begins, Christopher Nolan's vision continues to ground-break this genre.

Featuring my favourite supporting actor performance by the late Heath Ledger, The Dark Knight brought a whole new audience to this highly successful trilogy.

64) Pulp Fiction - Universally seen as Quentin Tarantino's masterpiece, this winner of the Cannes Film Festival in 1994 is seen as many people's greatest film of all-time.

It sees lives of two hit-men, a boxer, a gangster's wife and a pair of bandits intertwine in such a way that saw Tarantino as a style rather than just a film-maker.

63) Alien - Ridley Scott re-defines the sci-fi genre that manages to mix in horror in such a captivating way.

When a commercial ship receives a distress call to bring the crew out of hyper sleep, their search for survivors leads to them finding something that could wipe out the human race.

62) Se7en - The film that elevated the career of director David Fincher.

After the mixed bag that was Alien3, Fincher comes back with this grim and tense mystery crime drama.

Morgan Freemand and Brad Pitt star as two detectives hunting a serial killer that uses the seven deadly sins as their method of killing its victims.

61) Aliens - After the success of Alien, it was up to James Cameron to direct this highly anticipated sequel.

It manages to match and possibly be succeed the original.
We see the lone survivor aid a group of soldiers looking to exterminate the creatures that killed her crew-mates.

60) Kill Bill: Vol. 1 - Quentin Tarantino comes back with another gem that pays homage to the samurai flicks.

After waking up from a four-year coma, the child she was carrying is now gone and is now on the path of revenge.

Uma Thurman leads, and gives such a memorable character that we root for from the very first scene.

59) Watchmen - A totally different approach to the superhero genre.

Director Zack Snyder kept very close to the award winning graphic novel and actually made an ending that was better than the comic I felt.

This also contains what I think the best opening credits of all-time.

58) Vertigo - Seen by the American Film Institute as the greatest film of all time. A lot of the younger generation will probably think it's boring, but if you appreciate the works of Alfred Hitchcock, you will love his 1958 classic.

Starring the incredible James Stewart and Kim Novak, this is full of mystery, thrills, romance, quite a few surprising twists and a pretty ground-breaking camera trick that wowed audiences.

57) Monsters, Inc. - One of Pixar's early features and now recently released a prequel.
Like a lot of Pixar's greats, it is a very emotional one, and yet still manages to create a lot of laughter.

Pixar are well known for their original ideas. The amount in this one is off the scale.

With scaring children being their world's power-source, top scarer's Sully and his trainer Mike get involved in a kid that enters the Monster world.

56) Star Trek - After a lot of hype, director J.J Abrams managed to make the Trek franchise cool again.

With that perfect swashbuckling action look to it, it reminded of why the first Star Wars trilogy was so enjoyable.

This film surprised me so much, and the whole plot was the perfect way of re-booting this already worldwide cult.

55) Great Expectations - A wonderful portrayal of the famous Charles Dickens novel directed by Britian's most famous director David Lean.

It tells the story of an orphan being sent on a path to become gentleman in the big city with the help of an unknown benefactor.

With great performances by some of Britain's best talent at the time, this tells an important story and sets a real benchmark in British cinema.

54) Titanic - Directed James Cameron, this winner of 11 Oscars broke all sorts of records.

It's most notable record was the highest-grossing film of all-time. Now, it has beaten by another Cameron epic, but Titanic will always live long in the memory.

It's ground-breaking technology and production, top story-telling and enjoyable performances made it one of the most important films of any time period.

53) Planet Of The Apes - One of the better early sci-fi's that features the late great Charlton Heston in what some people think was his best known role.

One of the best films from the 1960's that contains one of the most iconic endings in film history.

52) Blade Runner -  If there was one film you would associate as a 'late bloomer', this would be it.

It did not get good box-office numbers when initially released. But over the years, it has created a huge cult following and has joined the list with many of the greats.

51) Hugo - A movie about movies.
Directed by Martin Scorsese, this fun family adventure was the perfect present for Scorsese's daughter.

It is charming, wonderful and great for anyone who wants to go on an epic journey. This films really shows where dreams are made. I also recommend you watch this in 3D, as it really makes use of the gimmick.

50) Field Of Dreams - Hard to say whether it is a sports or a drama. Nevertheless, this heart-warming story had me in amazement. It sends out so many messages that you could watch it whatever emotion you are in at that time.

Some bits may be confusing if you don't know the sport of Baseball, but there is enough moments in the movie to make you fall in love with it.

49) This Is England - British director Shane Meadows gives us quite a harrowing loose portrayal of his life in England in the 1980's.

It is a fine example of British cinema at its rawest and best.

48) The Departed - The American re-make of Infernal Affairs directed by Martin Scorsese is a such an entertaining crime thriller with many twists that we never see coming.

With unforgettable performances by Leonardo DiCaprio, Jack Nicholson, Matt Damon and Mark Wahlberg, this is definitely not one to be missed.

This is also the last Best Picture Oscar winner that was also my film of the year.

47) Finding Neverland - Ever wondered how some of history most famous books got started?
In this one, we find out how J.M. Barrie created the world of Peter Pan.

Played by Johnny Depp, Barrie finds the child in him that never left and also captures the imaginations of even some of the hard-nosed people in their society.

46) The Incredibles - It is not like a Pixar film to exceeded my expectations. But this gem managed to do that.

A very impressive story that easily appeals to adults as well as kids. Lots of great family films, involves, families. This one is no exception.

45) American History X - Quite a moving drama that sees Edward Norton a neo-nazi that sees the error of his ways whilst in prison.

On his release, he makes sure his younger brother (played by Edward Furlong) does not go down the same path.

44) The Lion King - Another Disney classic from the 90's and an absolute favourite for many kids around the world.

Everything cries out Disney. Such amazing characters, memorable songs and wonderful story-telling.

The past had Bambi for the tears, this generation were blubbering at The Lion King.

43) The Boy In The Striped Pyjamas - One of the very few films I cry every time I see this.
I was not expecting this one to hit me with such an impact.

 
It may be a war film, but not presented in the more traditional way. It is s terrific message that shows War through the eyes of a child. This also begins the already amazing acting career of Asa Butterfield.

42) Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back - Featuring one of the most memorable plot twists in film history, this epic sequel to the first Star Wars expanded this already worldwide phenomenon.

People thought this would be hard to top the first one. But from some people, it exceeded in so many ways.

41) Dances With Wolves - Such an emotional and brilliant tale of how a Civil War soldier creates a friendship with an Indian tribe and a curious wolf.

Starring and directed by Kevin Costner, it was well deserving of its 7 Oscars including Best Picture, and there is a certain scene towards the end that has me shedding a tear every-time.

40) Beauty And The Beast - Became the first animated film to get nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars and rightly so. A traditional fairy tale brought to a 90's audience that welcomed it with open arms.

Released during the Disney renascence period. It had everything a Disney film should have.
Enjoyable characters, laughs, drama and of course the odd sing song.

39) Gravity - My film of 2013 and was completely amazed by it. Director Alfonso Cuaron has created not only the most realistic space film, but a pretty impressive visual masterpiece. You feel like you are constantly in peril, and the ground-breaking cinematography really puts you in the characters situation. It really shows you how dangerous space truly is and how worse it could get in the near future.

38) Gladiator - Ridley Scott's Oscar Best Picture winner that also sees Russell Crowe at the peak of his powers.

Crowe plays a Roman general who is betrayed by the emperor's corrupt son and returns to Rome to seek revenge.

This is an absolute timeless classic that I never get bored with when watching. It still looks as fresh as it did in 2000.

37) E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial - When you think of family films, this one is usually mentioned.

Another Spielberg classic, that has everyone crying and punching the air for joy at the same time.

This also features one of John Williams' best scores that deserves every major award going.

36) Slumdog Millionaire - Winner of 8 Oscars including Best Picture, Danny Boyle gives us an inspiring tale of a boy's date with destiny.

A teen who grew up in the slums of India is suspecting cheating after being a contestant on 'Who Wants To Be A Millionaire'.

As usual with Boyle's films, they are a unique story that is quite inspiring.

35) Shaun Of The Dead -  One of the biggest surprises in modern times.
After much success in TV series, not many were sure this would be the start of something special for Simon Pegg and Nick Frost.

The first rom-zom-com of its kind, and a brilliant British cult classic.
Every performance is just right and the timing and style of comedy is something that was much needed at the time.

34) Princess Mononoke - One of the last Studio Ghibli films I got round to seeing. I expected big things, and once again Studio Ghibli delivered.

Lots of mythology involved, some terrific hand-drawn animation and another gem from Miyazaki. Has a mix of Avatar and what the Narnia films should have been.

33) The Gold Rush - The first of five Charlie Chaplin's in my top 100. Featuring the lovable Tramp, he is gone off to the Klondlike to find gold.
Not only does he manage to find some, he encounters several characters. Some become enemies, some friends and maybe the odd love interest.
It may have been made in the 1920's, but I recently saw this for the first time and found it hilarious and quite ground-breaking for its time.

32) Groundhog Day -  Absolutely genius and such a clever comedy. Starring Bill Murray as a weatherman who finds himself living the same day over and over again.

Not only is the comedy top-notch, the story is so clever and perfectly presented. This is a comedy that will never get dated.

31) Toy Story 3 - Was a bit nervous that it might not match the success of the previous two, but this just blew my mind.

The creators of Pixar became eternal geniuses in my books after seeing this. They kept the Toy Story franchise going and expanded it even more. It introduced a new batch characters and created a wonderful story that had me smiling from start to finish.

30) Memento - The film that saw the breakthrough of Christopher Nolan.

Guy Pearce plays a guy on the search to find the identity of his wife's killer.
Whilst also dealing with his short-term memory loss, he keeps clues in the strangest way.

The structure of this film makes the viewing a real head-scratcher.

29) The Truman Show - A big favourite for many of this current generation as it depicts today's style of TV viewing perfectly.

An insurance salesman discovers that his entire life is a TV show.

It is another hit from director Peter Weir and Carey plays the performance of his life.

28) Psycho - Alfred Hitchcock's film that will keep him as one of the great directors.

Featuring probably the most famous scene of all-time, Psycho had everything and it continues to amaze each generation since its release in 1960.

27) Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind - The imagination of director Michel Gondry really redefines the romance genre and perfectly mixes it in with sci-fi.

A couple arrange to have their memories of their relationship erased, but it seems their loss shows how important their relationship is.

26) Bambi - One of Disney's very early creations and still a favourite of mine and many others. A dramatic story of life in the wild and how important friends are.

It is also involves one of the most famous tear-jerking scenes in film history. I won't spoil it, in case you have not seen it.

25) Jaws - Steven Spielberg's most successful film and became one of the highest-grossing films ever made.
A pretty simple story about a shark that terrorizes a popular coastal town. But the ground-breaking style of film-making and the terrifying theme music made it something much bigger then anyone could have imagined.

24) Catch Me If You Can - Another Spielberg classic and a bit of an under-rated one. 

The story of America's most famous con-man Frank Abagnale Jnr (played by Leonardo DiCaprio), who managed to work under several different names, in three top professions and stole millions of dollars whilst still being a teenager.

Starring alongside Tom Hanks, this epic chase creates a friendship that no-one could have imagined.

23) Schindler's List - The true story of Oskar Schindler and how he saved the lives of many Jewish residents within Germany. A terrific story and perfectly presentation by the genius that is Steven Spielberg.

His nice use of the black and white really adds to the atmosphere well amongst all the high drama.

22) Cloud Atlas - Probably the most ambitious film I have ever seen. It would even compete with the epics of the 50's and 60's.
From a supposedly unfilmable book, directors Tom Tykwer and The Wachowski's have created something quite ground-breaking and unique.

It's complex story-telling and film presentation got extreme mixed reviews, but I can see this gradually becoming the biggest cult classic of our time.

21) 2001: A Space Odyssey - Director Stanley Kubrick's vision of space had everyone talking and trying to work out the messages being told within. It is definitely the most talked about film ever, not just in the 1960's.

20) A.I. Artificial Intelligence - One of the most under-rated films ever I think, and definitely Spielberg's least talked about classic.

A modern Pinocchio tale, told in such a beautiful way that had me getting very emotional, especially at the end.

19) Rain Man - Starring Tom Cruise as a selfish character , who after his father dieing expects a handsome stash. What he gets instead is a journey with someone from a previous life of his.
It is an impressive feat of story telling and is always emotional to watch.
Watch out for a mesmeric performance by Dustin Hoffman.

18) Wall-E - A huge surprise for me. Was expecting another well established part of the Pixar collection. But Wall.E is so much more then that.

There is a heart within this that will never stop beating. It brings a whole new meaning to the phrase 'heart-warming'. It is a terrific story and was so close to being the perfect Pixar film in my opinion. This deserved so many Oscars.

17) One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest - Winner of 5 Oscars including Best Picture, this moving drama sees Jack Nicholson a rebel that is sent to a mental institution. During his time, he rallies his fellow patients to take on the cruel head nurse.

This is Nicholson at his finest and the film has power that is unprecedented.

16) The Shawshank Redemption - I think many people have said enough superlatives about how good this film is.

It sees a banker sent to jail, find solace with this fellow in-mates and earn respect from the guards and the warden.

It is also widely known as IMDB's number one ranked film, and has been for quiet some time.

15) The Adventures Of Robin Hood - A bit like Wizard Of Oz, this film will last forever.

It already looks brilliant after 75 years and the way the action is shown should still be a template for all future films in that genre.

This is another favorite from my childhood and I think even if I saw for the first time in the last year, I would still see this as a true masterpiece.

14) Spirited Away - Since exploring new genres, this movie is one of the reasons why I love finding new gems.

The imagination that director Hayao Miyazaki has created is ridiculous.

This film and rest of Studio Ghibli's collection makes Disney look incredibly plain.

13) The Wizard Of Oz - One of the very few films that will never be dated and live forever. People are always amazed that this was made in 1939 and for it too still look THAT good is credit enough to this remarkable creation.

Everything about it was ground-breaking and the performance lead by Judy Garland gave that nice glossy finish.

12) Toy Story - My first visit to the cinema turned out to be one of the most important in movie history and the animation genre was turned on its head.

Disney, along with Pixar have created a whole new planet within a kids bedroom and have managed to light up many children's hearts.

11) The Lord Of The Rings: The Two Towers - Part two of three and it is another perfect visualisation of this magical land.

The battle scenes were turned up another level and put all the other previous battle scenes in movie history to shame.

10) The Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King - The final part of the Lord Of The Rings trilogy and it terms of awards, the most successful.

A great portrayal of ending this epic fantasy tale. The final battle was as great as all the previous ones in the first two parts. I'm sure writer J.R.R Tolkien would thank director Peter Jackson as he touched many hearts and reached a new audience.

9) Ben-Hur - The best of the Golden Era epics. You would think a film lasting over 3 hours would drag, but not Ben-Hur.

The flow of the story was key to me loving this epic biblical tale lead by the man of Hollywood, Charlton Heston.






8) Forrest Gump - The most inspirational movie I have ever seen and lead by my favorite actor, Tom Hanks.

The amount of different emotions involved throughout the movie was over the scale and it is hard to believe how you would start to create a movie like this, and why someone would make a movie like this.

7) Citizen Kane - Obviously wasn't around when this was released, but I have read why this film was so controversial.
Not only was it controversial, it was terrific movie-making. No-one had ever shown a film like Orson Welles.

He changed the face of movie-making, and his performance as Charles Foster Kane was almost as brilliant as his cinematography.

6) The Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship Of The Ring - Director Peter Jackson has taken us into Middle Earth and presented it in the most perfect way.

The best film I've ever seen at the cinema and just remember being amazed by the whole experience.
The presentation of the mythology was truly amazing and this was only part one of what I consider to be the perfect trilogy.

5) The Matrix - The best film of the 1990's, and like Star Wars and Inception, it is groundbreaking.

It wasn't just the plot that was new, but presenting film in a whole new way.

4) Inception - A whole new experience, and what I consider to be the best movie of this current decade.

Christopher Nolan is becoming my new favorite director and his ideas that mess with your mind has made each viewing different.

3) Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope - My favorite movie when I was kid, and still delivers today.

It is everything you ever want. It was absolutely groundbreaking and still appeals to audiences today.

George Lucas takes us into a whole new world, and presents it in the best way possible.

2) Close Encounters Of The Third Kind - The best sci-fi film and in my opinion, Steven Spielberg's finest work.

The presentation of the story just drew me in, and I just had to respect the cleverness of the plot.

It felt realistic and had me thinking that that would happen if we were having close encounters of the third kind.

1) V For Vendetta - The best movie I've ever seen. Saw it for the first time on DVD in 2007. Overall, I think it is an absolute masterpiece. I know it is hard thinking of what is the perfect movie, but for what it was, it blew me away. The flow is non-stop, the performances are terrific, it's dramatic, it's action packed and it is very emotional. It is hard to say why this is better then all the other movies I've seen. But when I did this list I just kept going back to this one and remember the emotions I was feeling after my first viewing.