Top 50 Films
10. Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World
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What the Internet Thinks: 8.6/10
Our first Edgar Wright film that gloriously encapsulates his cinematic fun, Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World is a fast paced, over the top, and a retro masterpiece. Based off of the visual novel series, Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World, the film adaptation follows Canadian nobody and wannabe rock star, Scott, as he transitions from his lingering teenage years when captivated by a mysterious girl. Winning her favour is no simple feat, Scott spends the most part of the film having to conquer her ex's one by one in over-the-top cinematic combat to prove his love.
The sound track is killer, the editing and VFX are killer, the cast is killer, the writing is killer. Grab some popcorn, get into some pyjamas, and get ready for a good time.
9. Inglorious Bastards
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What the Internet Thinks: 8.3/10
Tarantino is back, baby! Inglorious Bastards is a film that makes many appearances when I ask people for movie recommendations, and it's no wonder its always one of mine too. Like most Tarantino's, Inglorious Bastards is a satisfying, clever, shocking, and tense film, featuring my favourite performance of Christoph Waltz. Our film takes place in the thick of World War II and sets up multiple intertwining plot points between a vengeful Jew who escaped a massacre, a team of highly organised guerrilla soldiers thirsty for Nazi blood, and a few other parties attempting to come out victorious during the War.
8. Catch Me If You Can
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What the Internet Thinks: 9.2/10
The craziest thing about this film is that it was based on a true story and most of it actually happened. As a tale that is charmingly reconstructed through a camera lens, Catch Me If You Can is the very definition of cat and mouse as intelligent and sly con-artist Frank Abagnale continues to out do himself and elude the FBI with his mastery of fraud. It's very satisfying and I'm never too tired to watch it again!
7. Shaun of the Dead
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What the Internet Thinks: 8.5/10
At one point my favourite film (but probably still my most watched film), Edgar Wright's Shaun of the Dead is a pleasantly paced comedic depiction of a London zombie apocalypse, littered with very small details and witty reoccurring jokes and themes. In typical Wright fashion, we're treated to fast transitional shots, classic English humour and culture (pubs), hilarious and strong writing, and a healthy dose of action. We follow average-joe, Shaun, as he gathers his mates and loved ones to stick it out; cricket bat in hand.
6. Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events
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What the Internet Thinks: 7.3/10
Most would probably crucify me for putting this film ahead of iconic classics like Inglorious Bastards or Catch Me If You Can, and that's fair, but there's just something about Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events. It's a film that has its immersive and unmistakable narration from the fantastic Jude Law, and vivid performances from acting heavy weights Jim Carrey, Merly Streep, Billy Connolly, and sneaky appearances from Dustin Hoffman and Jennifer Coolidge; with the bonus performance of Emily Browning ahead of her work in our earlier film, Sucker Punch.
It's without a doubt that this film captivates me most with the settings, theme, and wardrobe. It's charmingly dark and enchantingly fairy-tale in presentation; not many films can pull off this vibe.