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The Fall (2006)
IMDB summary: In a hospital on the outskirts of 1920s Los Angeles, an injured stuntman begins to tell a fellow patient, a little girl with a broken arm, a fantastic story of five mythical heroes. Thanks to his fractured state of mind and her vivid imagination, the line between fiction and reality blurs as the tale advances.
IMDB rating: 7.9
Ex Machina (2015)
IMDB summary: A young programmer is selected to participate in a groundbreaking experiment in artificial intelligence by evaluating the human qualities of a breathtaking female A.I.
IMDB rating: 7.7
Hellboy II: The Golden Army (2008)
IMDB summary: The mythical world starts a rebellion against humanity in order to rule the Earth, so Hellboy and his team must save the world from the rebellious creatures.
IMDB rating: 7.0
There Will Be Blood (2007)
IMDB summary: A story of family, religion, hatred, oil and madness, focusing on a turn-of-the-century prospector in the early days of the business.
IMDB rating: 8.1
Spirited Away (2001)
IMDB summary: During her family's move to the suburbs, a sullen 10-year-old girl wanders into a world ruled by gods, witches, and spirits, and where humans are changed into beasts.
IMDB rating: 8.6
Sunshine (2007)
IMDB summary: A team of international astronauts is sent on a dangerous mission to reignite the dying Sun with a nuclear fission bomb in 2057.
IMDB rating: 7.3
Interstellar (2014)
IMDB summary: A team of explorers travel through a wormhole in space in an attempt to ensure humanity's survival.
IMDB rating: 8.6
Children of Men (2006)
IMDB summary: In 2027, in a chaotic world in which women have become somehow infertile, a former activist agrees to help transport a miraculously pregnant woman to a sanctuary at sea.
IMDB rating: 7.9
The Beach (2000)
IMDB summary: Twenty-something Richard travels to Thailand and finds himself in possession of a strange map. Rumours state that it leads to a solitary beach paradise, a tropical bliss - excited and intrigued, he sets out to find it.
IMDB rating: 6.6
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
IMDB summary: A meek Hobbit and eight companions set out on a journey to destroy the One Ring and the Dark Lord Sauron.
IMDB rating: 8.8
FP EDIT: I'm glad most of you are enjoying the lists! I know some things got overlooked, but they will find a place on future compilations for sure. If there are any suggestions for different types of film lists, I'm wide open.
District 9 (2009)
IMDB summary: An extraterrestrial race forced to live in slum-like conditions on Earth suddenly finds a kindred spirit in a government agent who is exposed to their biotechnology.
IMDB rating: 8.0
Gangs of New York (2002)
IMDB summary: In 1863, Amsterdam Vallon returns to the Five Points area of New York City seeking revenge against Bill the Butcher, his father's killer.
IMDB rating: 7.5
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)
IMDB summary: When their relationship turns sour, a couple undergoes a procedure to have each other erased from their memories. But it is only through the process of loss that they discover what they had to begin with.
IMDB rating: 8.4
Inception (2010)
IMDB summary: A thief who steals corporate secrets through use of the dream-sharing technology is given the inverse task of planting an idea into the mind of a CEO.
IMDB rating: 8.8
Antichrist (2009)
IMDB summary: A grieving couple retreat to their cabin in the woods, hoping to repair their broken hearts and troubled marriage. But nature takes its course and things go from bad to worse.
IMDB rating: 6.6
Pan's Labyrinth (2006)
IMDB summary: In the falangist Spain of 1944, the bookish young stepdaughter of a sadistic army officer escapes into an eerie but captivating fantasy world.
IMDB rating: 8.2
The Cell (2000)
IMDB summary: An FBI agent persuades a social worker, who is adept with a new experimental technology, to enter the mind of a comatose serial killer in order to learn where he has hidden his latest kidnap victim.
IMDB rating: 6.3
The Last Samurai (2003)
IMDB summary: An American military advisor embraces the Samurai culture he was hired to destroy after he is captured in battle.
IMDB rating: 7.7
American History X (1998)
IMDB summary: A former neo-nazi skinhead tries to prevent his younger brother from going down the same wrong path that he did.
IMDB rating: 8.6
Spun (2002)
IMDB summary: An out-of-control speed freak is introduced his drug of choice's creator by his dealer. A massive three-day adventure ensues.
IMDB rating: 6.8
JumpinJoeBean
Ex Machina hurt me in a way I didn't know a movie could.
LanaDelReyy
I'm still bothered by it.
DomitiSardin
Actually, yes. I don't really watch movies, so generally seeing something interesting about them or having them recommended to me is 1/2
draxxthemsklounst
FIFTH ELEMENT In the colorful future a cab driver becomes the central figure in a search for a legendary cosmic weapon to keep Evil at bay.
Bamjam13
Ex-Machina is amaaaazing
dirtytomato
Ya it is!
imbaroque
I'd add The Secret Life of Walter Mitty to this list. Some gorgeous shots throughout.
soulyouth
Soundtrack for The Last Samurai is probs my fav Zimmer
TheGoatyGoat
Hans zimmer is a tank, my favourite is either interstellar, tdk or man of steel
pr0xy2
Woot woot interstellar
Hanratification
I'm doing my Film Music project on it and now it keeps popping up everywhere! Such a good film and soundtrack.
LennyFace
What about Amélie ?
Thereminista
Oh! Amélie! So very strange and interesting! I need to watch that one again! Loved it so much!
asingerinasmokyroom
Just watched Eternal Sunshine today. Jim Carrey is fantastic. There's some parts where I saw Ace Ventura sneaking through
wowTheUsernameWasAlreadyTaken
I like to think that's just his personality. I love Jim Carrey. :)
peppermintmocha
I recommend Seeking a Friend for the End of the World, to anyone who liked Eternal Sunshine.
IReplyWithGraphicsInterchangeFormats
Oooooooh! That's what Inception's about?
BreadyStinellis
Right?!
filthytank
I feel the grand Budapest hotel could've made this list, the 90degree angles during filming and the use of colour was something special
Alastor3
totally
rhinocerass
Was honestly disappointed not to see it on here.
micernice381
I'm a huge fan of how pretty Moonrise Kingdom is.
AreYouPharrellRightNow
Granted, most of Wes Anderson's film's have a quirkiness that enhances color and setting. That being said, I LOVE Budapest Hotel!
Carnwennan
"...Shit."
Preemptivemeasures
And Ralph Fiennes!!
homolumbersexual
No mention of Hero or Samsara leaves me wanting - both those movies are sheer visual poetry and utterly beautiful.
trapazoid
Or almost any Wes Anderson film
chettlar
Fantastic Mr. Fox!
gbreezy
The frames within frames are also pretty cool. He sets up his shots well.
LostPrototype
Really most anything by Guillermo del Toro or Terry Gilliam.
TheCryingOnTheInsideKind
This
icreatedthisjustsoicouldpostthis
And Alex garland by the look of this post!
SpaceCthulhu
Del Toro is a master. Crimson Peak was beautiful. I wish I hadn't gotten my hopes up so far for the story, though.
TheWorldEndsWithYou
It was built up as a horror film and it clearly wasn't which is what I felt was the problem. I liked it still
Saffron89
I studied Victorian literature as an elective, so I adored Crimson Peak, but yea, it was wrongly hyped as horror.
SpaceCthulhu
I went in blind. I didn't have specific expectations, other than stellar visuals and a gripping story. It was good. Not great, for me.
LordMitchimus
It's not a ghost story. It's a story with ghosts. I thought the story was perfect.
TheWorldEndsWithYou
same. It was just marketed wrong.
LordMitchimus
I actually think that was the point. But Del Toro could do a Rom Com and I'd pay to see it.
chickenliverssquishedtogether
I see what you did there. I feel like the beginning explained the whole movie and no one listened.
speedkill
"What dreams may come" with Robin Williams is missing.
dirtytomato
When I saw that movie in the cinema, I sat and cried the whole way through, the story was moving, but the visual were evocative as well!
LanaDelReyy
One of my favorite movies!!!!
Drunkatthedogpark
Not a big movie watcher, but I loved both Ex Machina and Children of Men. Beautifully written and gorgeous cinematography.
AfunkyMonkey
While the cinematography was nice, ex machina had a horrible ending that really ruined the movie for me.
Drunkatthedogpark
I loved the ending. Absolutely made the movie for me.
AfunkyMonkey
it was so obvious and predictable. the last few scenes i was just thinking: 'come on not like this'
hershberg
The ending felt perfect, was the Turing test successful or not (the audience being tested), one of those viewer decides ending done right.
AfunkyMonkey
i guess in kinda in that sense, but thats it. the plot felt too hollywood. they literally told you the outcome 10 min b4 it happened.
williamth3great
Is it secret?!?! Is it safe?!?!
SheTurnedMeIntoANewtButIGotBetter
"Keep it shecret. Keep it shafe." and "Fly, you foolsh" - Sean Connery, probably, if he had accepted the role of Gandalf.
evolution4407
Hellboy II really was a visual treat. It's a modern day fantasy story.
TheHidestHighed
I swear I'm the only one that doesn't like this movie because of the change in visuals. I loved Hellboy and loved Pan's labyrinth 1/2
TheHidestHighed
but I can't stand seeing the two mixed, especially after then "grittiness" of the first Hellboy. 2/2
elucidatefurther
Big improvement on the first one too.
mycompletecooking
Where is part 3? That's all I care about
ForSomeAbstractReason
Del Toro is trying to raise money to pay for it. It's in limbo until then. Ron Perlman (rightly so) is demanding a bigger salary.
evolution4407
Zhang Yimou's "Hero" (英雄) definitely needs to be on this list.
twfeline
Yes. I've seen lots of Chinese movies, but that one was amazing.
bluevyper
I searched to make sure someone specifically mentioned Hero. Beautiful.
imaginaryupvote
Top 3 favorite films of all time. Brotherhood of the Wolf is right up there on my list.
UrsaUrsa
I'll have to watch it! Thanks for the info :)
evolution4407
UrsaUrsa, I hope you like it! You'll have to check out "House of Flying Daggers" (十面埋伏) too. It's another martial arts flick by Zhang Yimou.
UrsaUrsa
Ooh, I remember House of Flying Daggers from years ago! I need to rewatch that one as well :)
UrsaUrsa
Edit - thanks again! :)
terbril
That's the movie I calibrate TVs and sound systems with. So crisp! Such intense colors!
rumandbass
I think The Fountain should be included in this list. I get pretty emotional when I watch it.
Queenofhearts820
Exactly! Especially the Tai Chi scene. That movie is so beautiful and underrated.
ncstarbuck
Also the soundtrack is one of the best everrr
AsTheHeavensShudderBabyIBelongToYou
YES!
dethpanda
So gorgeous. EVERYTHING IS YELLOW!!
RuckingRagnar
Sunshine could be on this list for plot alone. Absolutely fantastic film.
subsevid
It's a great film. But I was quite about the turn it took in the second half o.0
TroynAbedinthemorning
I watched Sunshine when it was out....I was blown away. The score. The plot. The tension. And quite an ensemble of actors. Simply amazing
happytreeleaf
Where's Song of the Sea?????
connivingly
Dúlamán na binne buí, Dúlamán Gaelach. Dúlamán na farraige, B'fhearr a bhí in Éirinn.
Manateechica
I will add that to my list. looks good :)
meandmymortonstoe
My daughter cried after watching this.movie
gingersrule
I saw this with two 10 year olds a few weeks ago and we were all completely enthralled.
AlbinoRhino53
Antichrist is visually stunning, but dear god is it mentally scarring...you know, because of that genital stuff
dirtytomato
I think I prefer Melancholia for that reason. Still visually stunning and surreal but no mutilation
creamiestGreen
it's a shitty art-house film, sorry Lars
hayleytrep21
I dont get how people like his movies. There is nothing artistic about them. Its
hayleytrep21
I dont get how people like his movies. There is nothing artistic about them. Its
allergyprincess
I agree (: the meaning of it rocks and I think the actress nailed her part
AlbinoRhino53
She also nailed his part...with a big ass log
allergyprincess
Hahahah oh god hat was brutal. I had to stop the movie for a while when she was drilling through his leg. I read about the clit part before
allergyprincess
I watched it so I thought it would be a little more brutal than it actually was. Still pretty cringe worthy though.
AlbinoRhino53
How much more brutal can that get? Lol at least you were aware. I just heard it had been banned in a bunch of countries.
Mrbigmick
Children of Men is one of my favorite movies. Wonderfully acted, great score, and amazingly shot. Recommend it to anyone
IgniQuenAardYrdenAxii
Best part of it is how well they set the tone and create a believable world that honestly feels alive and real.
IrrelativeTheory
I vote for 2001: A Space Odyssey
thanatos388
Yeah but everybody knows that one. It would be like including Shakesphere in a great writers list.
Thereminista
Yeah. I'm with you. Even now, much of it remains timeless and epic.
Manateechica
I remember being bored to death watching it, but I was in like...8th grade at the time. Maybe I will give it another go now at 26 y/o
IrrelativeTheory
It's a tough movie to get through the first time around, but if you enjoy it as an art piece instead of a movie it can be a bit easier.
bronxbomber500
Blade Runner should be in here!
aFadingMemory
+1. I'd also include Dark City and SOMETHING Kubrick. Probably Barry Lyndon.
umpbumpfizz
I had a brain fart for a minute and was like "Honestly, why would you put Blade on this list." But I recovered, and now agree wholeheartedly
NoBeardTheIrate
God yes. That is seriously always going to be in my top 5 for movies. Director's cut of course because the voice over ruins it.
aFadingMemory
Final cut bruh. That fucking Unicorn bruh! It leaves now doubts bruh!
themilkmancometh
Blade runner also wins the " has the best scene " in movie history for me personaly
iLoveItWhenMyFingersSmellLikePussy
Which would be?..
themilkmancometh
Tears in Rain, but Rutger Hauer
ProfessorPuddinPants
What about any movie by Wes Anderson
terbril
Or Darren Aronofsky?
Univariate
I guess I did neglect to include Aronofsky. I thought I put The Fountain on this list... oops.
ncstarbuck
Oh yes The Fountain - most definitely!
AaaaaaaaaaJ
Watchman should be on this list.
pingp0ngpanda
Watchmen is hands down my favourite film
TheGoatyGoat
So underrated
Univariate
Shit, I meant to put Watchmen on here too! There were a couple I thought I included but apparently didn't.
AaaaaaaaaaJ
Aww man yeah it definitely deserves to be on here, visually amazing!
UrsaUrsa
To be honest, you could've made a 50 or 100 list but
UrsaUrsa
Anyway, it's a really nice list :D
hazelnuts4peace
the cell is under appreciated it is beautifully filmed with referenced to several pieces of art woven throughout.I often re-watch it
shorr
I saw it on TV sometime in my early teens. All I remember well is the damn horse. No one ever recognizes the movie and I forget the name...
warick
It is beautiful, but the script and acting are terrible.
JohnnyMorphine
when i first started scrolling through it was angrily like "The Cell better fuckin be on here"
HydrogenHoney
Love that movie
jawnnyrawten
Word!
Lifeisverybeautiful
Agreed. Such a beautifully made film. Sad that it's only rated 6.6 on imdb.
GeoTeacher
You don't feel it's too heavy handed?
tothineownselfbetrue
Children of men is worth watching just for the perfection of it's long no-cut scenes. A masterfully shot film.
MixingWizard
Pull my finger...
cyb3rsleuther
Commenting so I remember the name
nevereverstop
its
NinjasStoleMyMama
What about Birdman?
chloeclairecleothatsnotmyname
German film called Victoria - the whole thing is one shot and done in Berlin over a morning. It was REALLY amazing!!
chloeclairecleothatsnotmyname
The cinematographer deservedly got top billing. Was in the running for an Oscar this year but had too much English to be deemed foreign.
thisismyanonymoususername
Creed actually did this amazingly well in his first big fight.
jsktrogdor
There are cuts in a lot of those shots. They're just hidden digitally. Still super impressive long shots though.
Vykoz
And amazingly stoned Michael Caine
Deliann
'Pull my finger.'
CziltangBrone
"Strawberry Cough!"
TalosGuideUs
He shot his finger off :(
brizco
This guy does an incredible analysis of some Children of Men's cinematography: https://youtu.be/-woNlmVcdjc
mavik
Very interesting.
ZyklonBDemille
Worth watching the commentary to fully grasp its scope...
pfunk3121
Hell yes it is
Gearwe
That reminds me of the opening scene of The Player.
Univariate
Yessss. I suppose this should be entitled "20 Films with Amazing Cinematography."
Taiche
Birdman was some of the most incredible cinematography I've ever seen. Definitely recommend it.
rip36706
I would add Life of Pi. Visually stunning is the definition of it.
clarknova77
The blood spot on the camera lens during the long shot was accidental as I understand it, but it was left there and 1/2
clarknova77
2/2 filming continued because nobody heard the director yell "cut". It was left in there because it adds something intangible to the scene.
bkcantthinkofanythingclever
Yes, not only that, but I didn't think I would like the story line/plot, but I ended up really liking it and the acting, superb movie!
knowingishalfthebattle
This video makes the movie even more amazing (if that's possible) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-woNlmVcdjc
TheTomEGunn
They are not actually no-cut scenes. They are digital composites to give the illusion of no-cuts. Similar to Gravity (same dir) and Birdman.
MrSlater
I thought they left the option to do cuts but didn't have to? Or I'm confusing things
thefantasticzissou
Alfonso Cuaron man, he is one of the best
stratus41298
Just bought it on blu ray despite it being a favorite since 2006. Severely underrated movie.
xSavageMindx
I love this damn movie so beautiful and well shot
juststout
Definitely watch the behind the scenes. You'll appreciate the long shots so much more. The tank and building fight still gives me tingles.
metophisical
I literally was going to comment the same thing. I haven't seen it in a while but i do remember being mildly dissapointed by some of it thou
TheGhostofElizabethShue
Fun thing: Clive Owen's character is wearing a London 2012 hoodie in the above shot. The city won the bid during production.
HermannZeGerman
There is a hidden cut in the scene, however a masterpiece sequence shot. Watch the behind the scenes! https://youtu.be/cBfsJ7K1VNk
marvster
Going to guess the stairwell? I recall the screen going black for a second.
HermannZeGerman
I'm only talking about the car attack scene in the woods. Around 7 minutes if I recall correctly with a hidden cut when they enter the car.
HermannZeGerman
*when the camera enters the car.
pariahdog119
Only movie I've ever seen that was better than the book it was based on.
Shekel
Clockwork orange
Jakni
Stalker is better than the book, Roadside Picnic, it's based on. I'ts often used as an example of this.
blainetog
The Princess Bride.
hippocampus
And then there is Birdman...
MrPewpyPants
Neither of these films actually have long no-cut scenes; they are just made to appear that way. There actually were cuts.
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MrPewpyPants
I'm saying the "long takes" aren't actually long takes. There are cuts that are fixed afterwards to appear as one long take.
Mopey
Fuckin loved that movie. The cinematography and blending of shots was INSANE.
MaximumXPOWER
Liked it but will never watch it again.
TheMortyistMorty
Birdman was amazing
hippocampus
meanwhile passing through a "fence". (Must've been some clever CGI cause it couldnt be achieved by zoom and camera wouldnt fit through) (2/2
hippocampus
I'm honest, I didn't care for the story at all. But what really got me was the shot from across the street, going back to balcony into room.
NaturallyUnorthodox
Seriously, everyone should see Spirited Away.
Unquote
It's garbage.
IFuckingLoveGoldenRetrievers
Gorgeous movie.
SeaChell
I've only met a few who haven't, and I made them watch it immediately.
Bringer0fJoy
I found it confusing as hell. There were many moments when we looked at each other and said wtf even is this?
poorleche
I love it now but it totally traumatised me as a child
AlwaysTrustTheManInABigWhiteVan
And no-one should see Antichrist.
ForPeteSake413
It is one of my favorite movies ever
kamisan
I actually didn't like it. Though that's possibly due to the incredibly high standards that are set for it so frequently
Preemptivemeasures
The acme of the Miyazaki production! And probably more watchable than the intrinsic violence of Princess Mononoke.
afriendofmine
From a visuals pov I feel like Howls moving castle is better. Like 'holy shit, so this is what a sense of wonder looks like' better.
Thisaccountwillbethedeathofmysociallife
Howl's did have amazing visuals. Both films are great for what they were. But the grass landscape in Spirited Away is hard to beat IMHO.
oceanperez1
It's just a great film in general. The castle and world was what got me into drawing and oh goodness the score is beautiful just beautiful
shorr
Ooooh, Howls room. Every time something new. Also the book is nice
Veggisaurus
And those eggs cooking... Mmmmmm
Thisaccountwillbethedeathofmysociallife
Spirited Away is my go-to movie whenever I need to feel better about the world.
GhostLlama
My favourite too had the chance to see it on a small movie theather, they used a datadisplay but it looked quite well it was a dvd i think.
GhostLlama
It was a fan group who organized an event tHey rented the place and projected anime from 8am to 7pm the place was full tHe entire time
Ramobba
Did you know the whole movie is a metaphor for girls prostitution in japan ?
Thisaccountwillbethedeathofmysociallife
I have heard that. If so, good for him. It's an awful shame they only just criminalized child porn over there.
NaturallyUnorthodox
Do you have the movie or do you look at it on the internet?
Thisaccountwillbethedeathofmysociallife
I have the movie on my laptop. Downloaded it years ago.
NaturallyUnorthodox
I know I'd watch that movie in a instant if I had a laptop.
Thisaccountwillbethedeathofmysociallife
You can probably get a refurbished one for just a few hundred dollars these days.
jubilantpoppyseed
If I hate anime will I still like Spirited Away?
TheBalto
If you hate the format, no. If you just hate common anime plots, this one is kinda different.
NaturallyUnorthodox
Yes. It's a really good movie and isn't like anime.
TheForeverKnight
If you like disney films then you'll love all of of Studio Ghibli's fillms..... Think if disney made movies for adults, thats kinda it.
cameldrinker
I don't watch anime at all but Spirited Away was pretty cool. Its weird, in a good way.
LiquidMilk
For some reason i never really enjoyed spirited away. Princess Mononoke has always been my favourite Ghibli film though :)
iLoveItWhenMyFingersSmellLikePussy
Same here.. just thinking about Mononoke gets me emotional :x
LiquidMilk
Yup! Great adventure movie :D
iLoveItWhenMyFingersSmellLikePussy
For me, it's everything Ashitaka does, beliefs, and stands up for. Considering how boring and insignificant my life is,that stuff gets to me
lancerudager
Fuckin right +1
callmeLadyMoose
Honestly, I'd recommend any of Studio Ghibli's films, save for one or two because I haven't seen them yet. Fantastic studio.
KPopHeaux
Except 'Grave of the Fireflies', unless you're looking to have your feels commit seppuku.
iLoveItWhenMyFingersSmellLikePussy
For a light hearted comedy, I recommend Grave of the Fireflies!
deathimage
You sick bastard.
iLoveItWhenMyFingersSmellLikePussy
zagibu
Some of the romance ones are pretty boring. But most are great, I agree.
iLoveItWhenMyFingersSmellLikePussy
I really like Whisper of the Heart.. not really a romance I guess, more of a coming to age (like many other Ghibli movies).. concrete roads!
lancerudager
Princess Mononoke for the win.
zagibu
Yeah, this is the best one of the three. Ocean Waves is the worst one.
Carlan29
I love whisper of the heart!
FloatyCrownyThings
Yeah definitely these movies and also Waking Life.
Mattman310
I did not enjoy Waking Life.
FloatyCrownyThings
Well, not everything is for everyone.
Mattman310
I thought the rotoscoping was neat, but it's not a movie so much as it is a college lecture on lucid dreaming.
FloatyCrownyThings
I watched it for the first time on the recommendation of a college math & philosophy professor, so that could have something to do with it
Mattman310
Yeah, I guess I was expecting more plot. I'd just come off of Boyhood, so I wanted to see more Linklater flicks.
metalbusinessbear
Out of curiosity, did you enjoy A Scanner Darkly? I know they're not so similar in plot, but kind of similar in presentation, no?
FloatyCrownyThings
A Scanner Darkly is also good! Both films were rotoscoped (filmed live and then animated over), so yeah definitely similar in presentation.
metalbusinessbear
I feel like Scanner is often forgot and should really make it to lists like these on occasion. Anyways, awesome user name, cheerio :3
FloatyCrownyThings
Yeah I'm not sure why it doesn't get more love, but such is the nature of these things. And thank you I made it myself :)
metalbusinessbear
DINKELBERG DOWNVOTES ALL SCANNER DARKLY POSTS O.O