Writing, shooting, editing, and releasing a feature-length film is an incredibly complicated and strenuous process. There are so many moving parts that there’s no guarantee that the movie will translate to the audience or turn out the way it was envisioned. Because of this, movies can range from absolutely terrible to unbelievable works of art. The best of the best are those that had the perfect team working on it, evoke emotion, and executed their vision. These are some of those films.
The Lord Of The Rings Return of the King Is Epic To Say The Least
It’s no secret that Peter Jackson’s adaptation of Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings trilogy was one of the greatest undertakings in film history, yet he managed to pull it off. However, it was the third and final movie of the trilogy that really stands out. The film was astronomical in scale, chock-full of epic battles, beautiful cinematography, and a score that tied everything together.
The second-highest-grossing film of all time, it took home 11 Oscars including Best Picture and has been named the most influential fantasy film of all time. Few films since have yet to come close to comparison.
The Big Lebowski Made Being A Slacker Cool
Written, directed, and produced by the Coen Brothers, The Big Lebowski tells the unbelievable story of “The Dude” (Jeff Bridges), who finds himself caught in a web of misunderstandings and failed plans in an attempt to get a new rug. The film’s plot is all over the place, leaving the audience just as confused as “The Dude” as he tries to put the pieces together.
While the storyline may be amusing, what really makes the film unique is its eccentric characters that have become iconic among viewers. Its incredibly witty and hilarious dialogue has also provided audiences with an endless supply of ridiculous quotes that only fellow Big Lebowski fans understand.
Titanic Was A Visionary Film By James Cameron
No one else could have turned the story of the Titanic into a film in the brilliant way that James Cameron did. Cameron had his hand in arguably every aspect of the film’s creation, acting as the director, writer, co-producer, and co-editor of the 1997 epic romance and disaster film.
Titanic was nominated for an incredible 14 Academy Awards and won 11 Oscars, tying Ben-Hur (1959) for the most Oscars won by a single film. While some records held by Titanic may be broken or tied in the future, it will forever be the first film to hit the billion-dollar mark, grossing $1.84 billion.
Eternal Sunshine of The Spotless Mind Is A Rollercoaster of Emotion
When out-there director Michel Gondry and existential screenwriter Charlie Kaufman came together in 2004, the result was Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. The film features Jim Carrey as Joel Barish, a lonely man who becomes romantically involved with an outgoing woman named Clementine, played by Kate Winslet.
After their relationship turns sour, the two undergo a procedure to erase each other from their minds, but it’s not as easy as it seems. The result is a highly emotional film and an incredibly original take on storytelling, with Kaufman’s script taking home the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay.
Moneyball Takes A Careful Look At Sports Data
Moneyball is based on a nonfiction novel of the same name, which centers on the Oakland Athletics baseball team and their general manager. Brad Pitt starred as general manager Billy Beane alongside Jonah Hill his assistant general manager Peter Brand, and the two earned Academy Award nominations for their performances.
According to Razorgator, Moneyball got most of the story accurate. Both Pitt and Hill played their characters as realistically as possible and the filmmakers understood how to incorporate baseball data measurements correctly in the film.
Jaws Is Still Striking Fear Into The Heart Of The Public
If not for Steven Spielberg and his incredible team, Jaws could have become easily become a summer B-movie flick, forgotten by the next spring, but it wasn’t. Instead, it became a cultural phenomenon that has continued to prevent people from going into the ocean.
Spielberg’s style of shooting building tension until it’s palpable, paired with John William’s now-iconic score produces a movie of an entirely different caliber than the public was used to. Even 40 years later, people still hesitate to go in the water, reflecting on Quint’s horrifying story of the USS Indianapolis, or the boy on the raft that never made it back to shore.
