| This list is based on what our editors | | | | 6. Blade Runner |
| consider the most groundbreaking and | | | | |
| influential, while at the same time provide a | | | | Speaking of actors that are perfect for |
| complex plot and quality acting. Animated | | | | certain roles, Harrison Ford brings realism |
| films are not considered, as they would be a | | | | to a role of a private eye in the not so |
| category all their own. Sequels, Trilogies | | | | distant future when artificial life become |
| and associated films were all be considered | | | | self aware. |
| in the entirety and measured against single | | | | |
| films as 1 entity. The movie, or at last one | | | | 5. Eternal Sunshine of a Spotless Mind |
| in the franchise, must have been available on | | | | |
| DVD in 2005. We fully expect this list to | | | | Not only does Jim Carrey prove that he can |
| change dramatically over the course of the | | | | play someone that is not a complete moron, he |
| next few years due to the quality of movies | | | | shows that he can completely keep his zany |
| in this gendre having greatly increased over | | | | side in check and performs brilliantly in |
| the last decade. | | | | this incredible movie that shows you the |
| | | | depths of love. The story continues to |
| 10. The Princess Bride | | | | surprise and entertain you throughout. A |
| | | | great movie to share what that special loved |
| This movie has all the elements a family | | | | one in your life. |
| adventure film should have, with sword | | | | |
| fights, comedic dialogue, interesting | | | | 4. E.T: The Extra-Terrestrial |
| characters, and of course, a central love | | | | |
| story. This movie proved that you did not | | | | You should get a kick out of seeing a young |
| have to have huge explosions, grotesque | | | | and adorable Drew Barrymore. This movie is |
| villains and a huge body count for people to | | | | for kids, or for you to relieve a part of |
| enjoy it. | | | | your childhood. It is very well put together, |
| | | | and fun to watch even if it is just a puppet |
| 9. Donnie Darko | | | | from space. |
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| This movie has almost no special effects, but | | | | 3. The Lord of the Rings Trilogy |
| was very well received by those searching for | | | | |
| a more intelligent science fiction based | | | | The only reason why these movies are not in |
| movie. In this movie, the plot drives the | | | | the number one spot is because of the fact |
| story, not the special effects. | | | | that it is an adaption of an existing novel, |
| | | | whereas the top two are actual original |
| 8. Alien, the trilogy | | | | stories. That being said, no movie is as well |
| | | | put together as Peter Jackson's Middle Earth. |
| Not one of our favourites, but we cannot | | | | If I have one complaint, it is the ending of |
| ignore the impact this movie has made since | | | | the last movie that just never seemed to end! |
| its original release in 1979. So many other | | | | |
| movies have tried, and failed, to use this | | | | 2. The Matrix Trilogy |
| movie's "there's something in here" plot | | | | |
| while the characters get picked off one by | | | | If not for the commercial success the movie |
| one. This movie gave fear to regular stomach | | | | in the number on spot, this would be |
| aches for months. | | | | considered the all time best. No other movie |
| | | | is as well thought out as Matrix. It's only |
| 7. Twelve Monkeys | | | | danger that could have befallen this movie is |
| | | | to get into the Robert Jordan trap (never |
| Brad Pitt gives a stellar performance, and | | | | ending series) so as to stretch out the story |
| special effects be damned, this is a truly | | | | beyond recognition. There were many critics |
| incredible movie to watch. Some actors are | | | | of this last movie in this series, but what |
| made for a role, and both Brad and Bruce | | | | could the producers do? There will always be |
| Willis work marvellously together to keep you | | | | critics and you cannot satisfy everyone. |
| glued to your seat. | | | | |
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