A film can stand the test of time as an art form. It can change how we see life and how we see others. There is no greater piece of work than a movie story that transforms the world. This is my list of the top 100 all-time greatest movies, ranked and updated as of October 2019:
100. Hacksaw Ridge (2016)
I like the part where the skinny guy saves the injured guys by throwing them over a cliff.
99. The Wrestler (2008)
I like the part where the grown man cries in front of his neglected daughter who I find very attractive.
98. Mission: Impossible – Fallout (2018)
I like the part where Tom Cruise does an impossible mission that I can’t do even though I’m 50 years younger.
97. Saving Private Ryan (1998)
I like the part where they save Ryan.
96. Stand by Me (1986)
I like the part where kids almost get run over by a train but don’t.
95. It (2017)
I like the part where the clown says Georgie.
94. Crazy, Stupid, Love. (2011)
I like the part where Emma Stone appears on-screen.
93. Warrior (2011)
I like the part where Nick Nolte is Nick Nolte.
92. Seven Pounds (2008)
I like the part where Will Smith fixes that machine.
91. The Wolf of Wall Street (2013)
I like the part where Margot Robbie is on-screen.
90. Million Dollar Baby (2004)
I like the part where Clint Eastwood and Morgan Freeman talk.
89. Juno (2007)
I like the part where we find out Michael Cera is a player, because it gives me hope.
88. American Pie (1999)
I like the part where Shannon Elizabeth is on-screen.
87. The Fault in Our Stars (2014)
I like the part where they go up the stairs and make it.
86. V for Vendetta (2005)
I like the part where Natalie Portman appears on-screen pre-haircut.
85. Amélie (2001)
I like the part where Amélie is on-screen.
84. Once (2007)
I like the part where they play music.
83. No Country for Old Men (2007)
I like the part where the creepy guy says call it.
82. Léon: The Professional (1994)
I like the part where Natalie Portman appears on-screen.
81. Ratatouille (2007)
I like the part where the rat makes things.
80. Zombieland (2009)
I like the part where Emma Stone appears on-screen.
79. Monsters, Inc. (2001)
I like the part where Boo appears on-screen.
78. The Pursuit of Happyness (2006)
I like the part where Homer Simpson tests Will Smith.
77. Captain Fantastic (2016)
I like the part where the kids learn things away from school.
76. Collateral (2004)
I like the part where Jamie Foxx drives Tom Cruise around.
75. Dead Poets Society (1989)
I like the part where everyone stands on their desks.
74. A Clockwork Orange (1971)
I like the part where they shoot the water scene.
73. Spirited Away (2001)
I like the part where the parents turn into pigs.
72. Ruby Sparks (2012)
I like the part where Ruby Sparks appears on-screen.
71. The Hurricane (1999)
I like the part where random people try to get Denzel Washington out of jail.
70. John Wick (2014)
I like the part where that old guy talks to Keanu Reeves.
69. Minority Report (2002)
I like the part where everyone is holding an umbrella to hide Tom Cruise.
68. The Hunt (2012)
I like the part where that teacher’s life is ruined by a little girl.
67. La La Land (2016)
I like the part where Emma Stone appears on-screen.
66. Into the Wild (2007)
I like the part where that guy burns money and goes somewhere.
65. The Shining (1980)
I like the part where that boy says redrum.
64. Casino Royale (2006)
I like the part where they play poker and that black guy helps James Bond.
63. Raging Bull (1980)
I like the part where everything is black and white.
62. Fight Club (1999)
I like the part where Edward Norton starts a fight club.
61. The Usual Suspects (1995)
I like the part where Kevin Spacey is the suspect.
60. Face/Off (1997)
I like the part where Nicolas Cage says he can eat a peach for hours.
59. Oldboy (2003)
I like the part where the guy does revenge stuff.
58. Edge of Tomorrow (2014)
I like the part where Emily Blunt is working out.
57. Taken (2008)
I like the part where Liam Neeson says things on the phone in a deep voice.
56. Toy Story 3 (2010)
I like the part where Tom Hanks plays Woody and someone else plays Buzz Lightyear.
55. Gran Torino (2008)
I like the part where Clint Eastwood mows his lawn.
54. Die Hard (1988)
I like the part where they have an extravagant corporate Christmas party.
53. The Dark Knight Rises (2012)
I like the part where the football field blows up.
52. Se7en (1995)
I like the part where Kevin Spacey is the suspect.
51. Sing Street (2016)
I like the part where the teenagers start a band and that girl falls for a younger boy.
50. The Princess Bride (1987)
I like the part where that bald guys says inconceivable.
49. Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)
I like the part where Keira Knightley appears on-screen.
48. The Revenant (2015)
I like the part where Leonardo DiCaprio fights a bear.
47. Room (2015)
I like the part where the mom and boy who I thought was a girl escape the room.
46. The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
I like the part where Hannibal Lecter says liver and fava beans.
45. Braveheart (1995)
I like the part where Mel Gibson says freedom.
44. Aliens (1986)
I like the part where the aliens show up.
43. Apocalypse Now (1979)
I like the part where the playmates appear on-screen.
42. Shutter Island (2010)
I like the part where Leonardo DiCaprio is insane.
41. Before Sunset (2004)
I like the part where they’re in a cafe.
40. Up (2009)
I like the part where the house flies with balloons.
39. Logan (2017)
I like the part where Hugh Jackman gets arthritis from being Wolverine so many times.
38. Inside Out (2015)
I like the part where they go on an adventure.
37. Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003)
I like the part where Uma Thurman appears on-screen.
36. Alien (1979)
I like the part where the alien does things.
35. How to Train Your Dragon (2010)
I like the part where that blonde character appears on-screen.
34. Before Midnight (2013)
I like the part where we see nips.
33. Superbad (2007)
I like the part where Emma Stone appears on-screen.
32. The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966)
I like the part where Clint Eastwood does a duel.
31. Before Sunrise (1995)
I like the part where they look at each other awkwardly.
30. Good Will Hunting (1997)
I like the part where the teacher finds out who drew on his chalkboard.
29. Interstellar (2014)
I like the part where Hans Zimmer does the musical score.
28. American History X (1998)
I like the part where Edward Norton goes to jail.
27. Django Unchained (2012)
I like the part where Nash Bridges appears on-screen.
26. There Will Be Blood (2007)
I like the part where the oil spills and catches on fire and everyone is staring.
25. The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012)
I like the part where Emma Watson appears on-screen.
24. The Matrix (1999)
I like the part where everything is slow-motion.
23. Prisoners (2013)
I like the part where Hugh Jackman does woodworking.
22. Jaws (1975)
I like the part where the shark jumps on the boat.
21. The Departed (2006)
I like the part where Mark Wahlberg wears diapers on his shoes.
20. 3 Idiots (2009)
I like the part where they say all is well and then break out dancing.
19. The Dark Knight (2008)
I like the part where the joker acts like a dog in the cop car.
18. Jurassic Park (1993)
I like the part where Newman pets mini dinosaurs.
17. Jiro Dreams of Sushi (2011)
I like the part where an old guy makes sushi.
16. Forrest Gump (1994)
I like the part where Tom Hanks runs.
15. City of God (2002)
I like the part where they’re in Brazil.
14. The Lion King (1994)
I like the part where there are no worries.
13. 12 Angry Men (1957)
I like the part where everything is black and white.
12. Toy Story (1995)
I like the part where Tom Hanks is the main star and that’s it.
11. Batman Begins (2005)
I like the part where Liam Neeson comforts Christian Bale with a blanket.
10. Gladiator (2000)
I like the part where Russell Crowe does this whole revenge thing.
9. Life Is Beautiful (1997)
I like the part where the Italian dude plays a Jewish dude.
8. Whiplash (2014)
I like the part where JK Simmons throws a cymbal for fun.
7. The Intouchables (2011)
I like the part where that black guy helps a disabled and grumpy old guy.
6. The Godfather: Part II (1974)
I like the part where Al Pacino becomes a godfather.
5. The Prestige (2006)
I like the part where magicians disappear.
4. Inception (2010)
I like the part where they’re in a dream within a dream within a dream.
3. 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
I like the part where the monkeys are banging on things.
2. The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
I like the part where Morgan Freeman talks.
1. The Godfather (1972)
I like the part where they make an offer that can’t be refused.