G R E A T E S T M O V I E S
*NOTE* Only films that have been reviewed here on Nameless and Fameless are included on this list.
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Stand by Me is quite simply one of the most timeless films the world has ever been treated to. Based on an even better novella from horror master Stephen King, Stand by Me follows four boys as they go on a journey together to find a dead body. Each of the four boys deliver great performances (River Phoenix in particular) with a story that really makes you think about your life and the friends you had when you were twelve.
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Oh man, what can I say about Memento? It's a film told backwards, an artistic accomplishment that many films have tried. While the likes of (500) Days of Summer have successfully told a story out of order, nothing has been able to nail a story told backwards (literally!) the way that Memento does. It's Christopher Nolan at his best (but then, he's always at his best) with Guy Pearce delivering a great performance with strong support from Joe Pantoliano and Carrie Anne-Moss.
Boyhood was quite simply an incredible cinematic achievement. Filmed over twelve years with the same actors, Boyhood literally captures the childhood of a boy, touching on a myriad of important topics, such as divorce, love, heartbreak and abuse. Boyhood is something that everyone needs to experience at least once in their lives. Whether it's for the nostalgia factor or to better remember how things are for your children or, if you're still in your childhood, for you, it's something you need to see.
There are just not enough words for me to describe this film. It is so goddamn beautiful. The childhood of a famous film director, told through his love of cinema and his friendship with the projectionist, talks of the importance of letting go and doing what you love. There is just so much to take away from Cinema Paradiso, not to mention that the finale of this film is an absolute tearfest. Try and hold back the tears when you watch it. Go on, I dare you.
I sat in my seat for ten seconds after Gone Girl and just stared at the screen, unsure if I'd really seen what I'd just seen. I then couldn't get the movie out of my head for days after seeing it. David Fincher has without delivered a powerhouse film and one of his best (which is saying something considering he directed both Se7en and Fight Club), with incredible performances from Ben Affleck, Tyler Perry, Carrie Coon and most importantly Rosamund Pike. Expect this to be a heavy hitter at the 2015 Academy Awards.
This film is such an incredible effort from both Matt Damon and Ben Affleck. For two boys from Boston to not only write this drama but to then star in it is impressive enough. But for the film to be an undeniable masterpiece; phenomenal. With so many quotable lines and heartbreaking moments, Good Wll Hunting truly is a one-of-a-kind film that simply cannot be missed. As much as Matt Damon shines as the titular Will Hunting, it is really the late Robin Williams who demands your attention and respect as psychiatrist Sean Maguire. Good Will Hunting is a timeless film and essential viewing for the human being.
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I first watched Slumdog Millionaire when I was in Year 5. Even back then, to an eleven-year-old, it was special film. Now, at the age of seventeen (still young, I know), I can say that this film has grown even more beautiful over time. The story of a man who goes on national TV to find the one he loves, Slumdog Millionaire reaches into my soul and demands me to be human again, something I can't resist every time it asks. A beautiful film with beautiful cinematography and beautiful music, it is thoroughly deserving of its Oscar wins in all three of those categories.
Holy shit. What an experience. Visually one of the most beautiful films I've ever seen, Beasts of No Nation has a brutal intensity about it that I have found to be rivalled by very few films. Featuring a flawless performance by seasoned actor Idris Elba, and potentially the best child actor performance I've seen in my life from debutante Abraham Attah. It's not a film you'll be in a rush to watch again, much in the same way you wouldn't want to watch Schindler's List again, but it's certainly an experience that you shouldn't shy away from. Fantastic work from everyone, writer/director/cinematographer Cary Joji Fukunaga in particular.
Although all the films in the Rocky franchise have been throughly entertaining, it's fairly safe to say the original 1976 Best Picture winner is the only true masterpiece among them. Well, was. Up until November 26 2015, when Creed was unleashed upon the world. A film jam-packed with incredible performances and innovative cinematography, Creed is every bit as original as it needs to be in order to stand on its own feet, and throws back to the original Rocky as much as it needs to to be the truly worthy sequel we've been waiting decades for.
Wow. What an incredible buildup. Disney's masterful advertising campagin, revealing little about the film, paid off. Episode VII ended being an incredibly experience, the most fun I've had in a cinema in my life. Introducing four new characters for fans to fall in love with and argue are better than the others, The Force Awakens did all it needed to and more, including working its way onto our Greatest Movies list. Episode VIII, whatcha got?!