Top 10 Must Watch Movies.

Welcome to my personal Top 10. This list consists of the 10 films that in my opinion are 10 of the best films of all time. Short and sweet. So let's get on with it:

TOP 10 MUST WATCH MOVIES

10) THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL (1951)

Without a doubt one of the greatest Sci-Fi films of all time. The Day The Earth Stood Still in my personal opinion is one of those cherished films that can be enjoyed at any time or any mood. With beautifully classic effects and acting, and a story that teeters on being cheesy but is held together but a genuine feeling that 'this could happen one day'. I love this film and have since I was a child. 

9) ROCKY

Stallone's breakout film that shows the struggles of the kind-hearted Rocky Balboa as he trains for the greatest fight of his life against the world boxing champion, Apollo Creed. I first saw Rocky when I was about 5 and as a child that loved Wrestling and boxing, I bonded with it straight away. Stallone shows that he is so much more than an action hero in this incredible film. With Burgess Meredith stealing the show as Rocky's trainer, Mickey. The only film I can think of that rivals Rocky is The Wrestler. Give it a watch if you ever need a boost of motivation.

8) JAWS

I have a paralyzing fear of sharks. not just great white's, but ALL sharks. No joke. In the same way that you may be terrified of heights or spiders, and you get that numb feeling of fear. I get that with sharks, Even pictures of them scare me. And that fear comes from this film. When I saw this as a young lad I was terrified and had to hide behind a cushion. So why is it one of my favorites? well because I love horror films, I love getting scared and that adrenaline one gets from a good jump scare or creepy movie, and to tie that with a killer shark is the perfect blend of terror and suspense. Also the Theme tune is legendary for it's simplicity and terror-inducing beat.

7) LITTLE BIG SOLDIER

Fans of foreign film will understand why Little Big Soldier takes a spot on this list. Set in feudal China, Little Big Soldier features Jackie Chan in what I personally consider his greatest movie role. It is both serious and comedic in equal parts. While never taking away from the overall story. The plot is solid and is quite an old one (Two enemies go on the road together to return home) There're so many memorable moments from this film, that features a touching ending that leaves the viewer thinking 'Wow, that was a film!'. Give it a watch.

6) PSYCHO

When a 50+ year old horror film is still able to scare you and make you jump out of your seat, you know it's a solid horror. What can I say about this film. From the shocking death of the protagonist early in the film's run time, the twists and turns that for it's time were utterly unheard of, and even now have been copied but never bested. Psycho shows that a horror film can be scary while also not relying on cheap tricks. 

5) GODZILLA - 2014

What, a new film on this list?! Yeah, Godzilla from 2014 takes my #5 spot on this list because in my opinion, it is the best western giant monster movie ever made. "But Witless, what about Toho's previous films?" Well dear readers, While I do love the original series of Godzilla films and watched them as a youngster, When it comes to a serious interpretation of a giant monster, it is extremely difficult to pull it off without being cheap and laughable, and as great as the Toho versions are. They are unabashedly cheesy. But when talking about a truly GREAT movie. The 2014 version of Godzilla combines the human element, perfectly with the monster horror. and what's more, you don't see too much of Godzilla to get bored of him. 

4) TERMINATOR 2: JUDGEMENT DAY

If you want a perfectly made Sci-Fi movie, Take a look at Terminator 2. If you want a perfect Sci-Fi series, Take a look at Terminator 1-4. Terminator 2 took everything that made the original great and upped it in every way. Schwarzenegger plays the role of the terminator so perfectly that I cannot picture anyone else in the role. EXCEPT for Robert Patrick as the T-1000. With Special effects that hold up today as still being impressive (Think about that for a second. a 24 year old movie's effects rivals today's) T2 is a killer film. 

3) PLANES, TRAINS AND AUTOMOBILES

Like horror films. Comedies rarely qualify as being truly great movies. relying on old tricks, stock gags, and references that become dated soon after viewing. However, what makes Planes, Trains and Automobiles different is that it uses very few of these. Perfectly combining Steve Martin's dry wit, with John Candy's humble light comedy. It's difficult not to both laugh and cry at this film. With an ending that will touch you and a plot that is as old as cinema and yet still fresh and funny. PTA stands as one of the late-Candy's greatest films. 

2) V FOR VENDETTA

A Superhero film steeped in social commentary and political drama. Blending thought-provoking ideology with high pace action and based off of Graphic Novel by arguably the greatest comic writer of all time. V for Vendetta had such an impact on audience members who saw something wrong with society's upper class favoring systems that the Internet group Anonymous adopted the Guy Fawkes mask as their personal image. With John Hurt playing the role of an Iron-fisted dictator, it's up to V to put an end to the way things are. I should also mention that the acting here is perfect, the effects simple and great. the plot is well thought out and the action is both clear and precise.

1) AMISTAD

It isn't the highest-rated film on this list. and it's not the most exciting. but by god is it powerful and moving. I love the history of Black rights in America and learning of the struggles that slaves endured solidifies my views on the history of black rights. Be prepared for one hell of a movie when you start watching. With a speech from Anthony Hopkins that echoes through time and will leave you believing in the American dream, Amistad in my opinion stands head and shoulders above the rest as the greatest film in cinema. 

I hope you've enjoyed this Top 10 list. please check in next time where I will cover the Top 10 WORST MOVIES.

Thanks for reading. Have a great rest of day. 

WR