10) Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Writers: James Cameron, William Wisher Jr.
Main Actors: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton and Edward Furlong
Year: 1991
Duration: 137 mim
Type: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Sara Connor (Linda Hamilton) is in trouble again in this second movie from terminator saga. Her son John Connor is the target from an even more powerful and advanced Terminator than in the first movie. The Cyborg that once tried to kill them is now their ally and will try to protect both mother and son from this new danger that comes from future.
This is a great movie a Big leap forward since the first one and to be in 10 place doesn't mean than it isn't a must see by every one.
9) The Matrix
Writers: Andy Wachowski, Lana Wachowski
Main Actors: Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne and Carrie-Anne Moss
Year: 1999
Duration: 136 mim
Type: Action, Sci-Fi
Neo (Keanu Reeves) discovers the truce about his reality and his destiny to face the controllers. The outcome of human race depends on him.
This is the first movie from a trilogy and by far the best one, a awesome action movie full of adventure that every one has to see.
8) Alien
Writers: Dan O'Bannon, Ronald Shusett
Main Actors: Sigourney Weaver, Tom Skerritt and John Hurt
Year: 1979
Duration: 117 mim
Type: Action, Sci-Fi, Horror
Alien is a movie passed in the space where a ship goes to investigate a SOS call.
This is passed in a planet far from the civilization where the crew discovers some strange creatures and decides to investigate.
This movie was the start of one entire franchise that made many movies and games. Was also the first Horror movie I saw in a age I shouldn’t have, but might be one of the reasons also for this movie be on the top 10. Is for sure one of my favourites from all time.
7) Raiders of the Lost Ark
Director: Steven Spielberg
Writers: Lawrence Kasdan, George Lucas
Main Actors: Harrison Ford, Karen Allen and Paul Freeman
Year: 1981
Duration: 115 mim
Type: Action, Adventure
Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford) is recruited by US government to find and retrive the Ark of the Covenant before the Nazis. He travel the world in this odyssey.
The first of several movies from this amazing adventurer. Cinema is a very important part of the world’s culture and Indiana Jones is certainly a icon of this art. Steven Spielberg did a awesome job this movie is a must for any person that likes cinema.
Director: Steven Spielberg
Writers: Thomas Keneally, Steven Zaillian
Main Actors: Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes and Ben Kingsley
Director: Richard Marquand
Writers: Lawrence Kasdan, George Lucas
Main Actors: Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher
Luke Skywalker comes in the rescue from Han Solo and Prince Leia both held in the Jabba the Hutt place.
After this rebels try to destroy the second Death Star while Luke tries to save his father.
6) Schindler's List
Director: Steven Spielberg
Writers: Thomas Keneally, Steven Zaillian
Main Actors: Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes and Ben Kingsley
Year: 1993
Duration: 195 mim
Type: Biography, Drama, History
This movie is the history from Oskar Schindler and how he fought to protect his Jewish workforce after witnessing horrors done by the Nazis. This movie is centered in Poland during the second World War.
A brilliant drama from one of the darkest times of human history.
Another awesome job done by Steven Spielberg directing this movie .
Every one has to see, because is learning from the past that we avoid the same mistakes.
Writers: Jonathan Nolan, Christopher Nolan
Main Actors: Christian Bale, Heath Ledger and Aaron Eckhart
Duration: 195 mim
Type: Biography, Drama, History
This movie is the history from Oskar Schindler and how he fought to protect his Jewish workforce after witnessing horrors done by the Nazis. This movie is centered in Poland during the second World War.
A brilliant drama from one of the darkest times of human history.
Another awesome job done by Steven Spielberg directing this movie .
Every one has to see, because is learning from the past that we avoid the same mistakes.
5) The Dark Knight
Director: Christopher NolanWriters: Jonathan Nolan, Christopher Nolan
Main Actors: Christian Bale, Heath Ledger and Aaron Eckhart
Year: 2008
Duration: 152 mim
Type: Action, Crime, Drama
Batman (Christian Bale) has a new brilliant enemy joker (Heath Ledger) which is a terrorist mastermind. This fight will push them both has long with the city of gotham to their limits.
Heath Ledger makes in this movie his best performance and that performance is so good that is one of the main reasons to this movie be such a success. This is the best Batman movie ever done and the best comic adaptation will be hard in future other comic stories to top such quality.
Director: Frank Darabont
Writers: Stephen King, Frank Darabont
Main Actors:Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman and Bob Gunton
Duration: 152 mim
Type: Action, Crime, Drama
Batman (Christian Bale) has a new brilliant enemy joker (Heath Ledger) which is a terrorist mastermind. This fight will push them both has long with the city of gotham to their limits.
Heath Ledger makes in this movie his best performance and that performance is so good that is one of the main reasons to this movie be such a success. This is the best Batman movie ever done and the best comic adaptation will be hard in future other comic stories to top such quality.
4) The Shawshank Redemption
Director: Frank Darabont
Writers: Stephen King, Frank Darabont
Main Actors:Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman and Bob Gunton
Year: 1994
Duration: 142 mim
Type: Drama
Two imprisoned men searching for redemption through acts of common decency.
A great drama with two great actors Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins.
Shawshank creates in the viewer a mix of feelings, moves the viewer and gives him hope.
Director: Francis Ford Coppola
Writers: Francis Ford Coppola, Mario Puzo
Main Actors: Al Pacino, Robert De Niro and Robert Duvall
Duration: 142 mim
Type: Drama
Two imprisoned men searching for redemption through acts of common decency.
A great drama with two great actors Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins.
Shawshank creates in the viewer a mix of feelings, moves the viewer and gives him hope.
3) The Godfather: Part II
Director: Francis Ford Coppola
Writers: Francis Ford Coppola, Mario Puzo
Main Actors: Al Pacino, Robert De Niro and Robert Duvall
Year: 1974
Duration: 200 mim
Type: Crime, Drama
The story from Vito Corleone (Robert De Niro) and his son Micheal (Al Pacino) in the 1920s. A story that shows the insides of the US mafia.
Duration: 200 mim
Type: Crime, Drama
The story from Vito Corleone (Robert De Niro) and his son Micheal (Al Pacino) in the 1920s. A story that shows the insides of the US mafia.
Is a Fantastic Drama, and the best of the three great movies done from this history. This is the Francis Ford Coppola masterpiece.
2) Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi
Director: Richard Marquand
Writers: Lawrence Kasdan, George Lucas
Main Actors: Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher
Luke Skywalker comes in the rescue from Han Solo and Prince Leia both held in the Jabba the Hutt place.
After this rebels try to destroy the second Death Star while Luke tries to save his father.
The best movie from an amazing history and climax for one of the most lucrative movie franchises.
All the six movies are recommended.
Director: Peter Jackson
Writers: J.R.R. Tolkien, Fran Walsh
Stars: Elijah Wood, Viggo Mortensen and Ian McKellen
The final battle for middle earth is in the horizon and the former fellowship of the right has a word to say about the outcome. At same time Frodo and Sam will try to approach Mount doom to destroy the One Ring.
1) The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Director: Peter Jackson
Writers: J.R.R. Tolkien, Fran Walsh
Stars: Elijah Wood, Viggo Mortensen and Ian McKellen
This masterpiece movie directed by Peter Jackson comes from "bible" of fantasy stories written by J.R.R. Tolkien. Although i only show here the last movie from the trilogy the truce is that i see this movie has the 3rd part of one only movie. Because the connection between the movies is perfect.