Top 50 Films
30. The Revenant
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What the Internet Thinks: 8.0/10
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The Revenant is of course recognised as the film that bestowed DiCaprio's very overdue Oscar award, and for good reason. Cinematically alone, the film is exceptional quality and also famous for being a "one-shot" film. The film finds strengths in intense moments accompanied with detailed close-ups, and of course Leo's frighteningly animated performance. The Revenant follows soldier Hugh Glass after he was betrayed and left behind by his expedition team after hardly surviving a grizzly (no pun intended) bear attack. As an audience, we nervously observe Glass showcasing his survival abilities as he seeks to take revenge.
29. Tenet
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What the Internet Thinks: 7.4/10
Calling Nolan's Tenet complex is an understatement. I went twice to see it when it came out in cinemas and still had to do a lot of reading to get a stronger idea of what the film was about. I've heard this film being dismissed as "too hard to understand" and "the dialogue was hard to hear", both of which I disagree with. At a first glance, it can seem like Nolan devised Tenet as a pretentious attempt to one-up himself, but after a while of thinking, I do regard it was one of my favourite Nolan films with a comprehensive plot (should you take the time to figure it out).
Well directed with very satisfying visual effects, Tenet commences with a special forces raid on an opera house in an effort to stop a terrorist attack. We soon realise our protagonist (ironically labelled the protagonist) is also after something more, as we get our first taste into the films main mechanic: simultaneous traversal of time both forwards and backwards. This idea alone leads to some very interesting action shots and physics showcases. The protagonist's journey kicks off once he is selected as the figurehead of an operation designed to prevent the utility of this mechanic as a means for extinction and moral misuse.
28. I am Legend
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What the Internet Thinks: 7.3/10
Arguably a cult classic, I am Legend remains a very satisfying classic early 2000's film. We get a young Will Smith, action, survival skills, doggos, apocalypse, and spooky monsters. Hardcore. It's a little hard to pin point what makes this film so good with critics ranking it a measly 6.8/10 in stark contrast to the general Google reviewer's 9/10 (me of course sharing the opinion of the latter). The pacing of the film is very nice, easing our curiosity in with a dab of humour during the introduction, backstory that isn't shoved down your throat, an an unsettling descent into our first depiction of this New York calamity. There are some undeniably startling and upsetting scenes which help immerse ourselves right up until the nail-biting climax.
Will Smith is Robert Neville, New York scientist and the last human survivor in the city. An artificial virus has wiped out the population yet somehow proves to be ineffective to him. We join Robert as he scavenges by day and survives the night all the while working on a remedy to the virus.
27. Jojo Rabbit
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What the Internet Thinks: 7.7/10
An easy 8.4/10 without the criminally harsh 58% Metacritic rating, Jojo Rabbit is one of Waititi's best works. The film has a fascinating premise, clever humour, good pacing, wardrobe, and cinematography - seriously, I've heard groups of people gasp and laugh while seeing this film, myself included in the shock induced profanity.
We bear witness to an impressive performance from acting underdog, Golden Globe nominee, and at the time 12 years of age, Roman Griffin Davis. Playing the part of a young German boy who idolises Nazism and Hitler enough to manifest him into an imaginary friend (portrayed by none other than Taika himself), we meet Jojo in a film painting World War 2 through the juvenile eyes of a child. The film starts to find its complexities when Jojo finds an unlikely Jewish friend hidden in the walls of his home. Prancing the line of comedy gold and seat-clenching intensity, we are exposed to the delusional discrimination Nazism had to offer, and an unforgettable performance by Stephen Merchant and his enthralling depiction of a gaunt Gestapo.
26. 1917
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What the Internet Thinks: 8.5/10
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Another renowned "one shot film", 1917 was a compelling watch in cinemas with surround sound. With delicate directing and outstanding practical effects, we are treated to a uniquely shot film which on visuals alone is a marvel. The plot is relatively simple: Two soldiers are tasked with delivering critical information on foot across a war-torn northern France. Like most war films, 1917 finds its strengths in providing insight into the horror of war and is a bombardment of laughs, tears, and gripping moments assaulting our senses.