Top 10 Influential Movies List!
Compiling a list of 10 movies which you have to watch before
you leave this planet! Most of the movies you might have already watched, but
if you haven’t- hit your torrent or your jugaadu friend for the movies soon! It
was difficult for me to come up with a pecking order, so this is roughly in the
sequence of influence.
Criteria: Released after I was born & have seen it,
discussed it, wikied and IMDBed it!
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The Prestige IMDB 8.5
I call it the best of the Nolan movies. Many critics find the plot
predictable, but I could not. The movie is a superb mystery thriller with a
hint of science fiction. The quotes and dialogues are intriguing and worth
remembering. The climax is something which gets full marks.
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Natarang
IMDB 8.4
I saw this Marathi movie in theatre. Atul Kulkarni’s portrayal of Guna, has
to be one of the finest roles enacted by any Indian actor. The story is a
legend in itself, coupled with Ajay-Atul’s masterstroke music which stays with
you for a long time after the movie. Natarang is a much watch for those who are
able to appreciate Marathi culture.
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V for Vendetta IMDB 8.2
Simply the best cult movie I have seen. Set on a dystopian setting, the
storyline, portrayal of characters and the narration makes it a perfect cult.
Bonus points on the dialogues, just makes the movie desirable to watch again. Bonus
is you have Natalie Portman and my favourite actor behind the famous mask.
Remember, remember the 5th of November.
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Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind IMDB 8.3
Very few movies can mix genres of Rom-Com with Sci-Fi; but this movie has
done it brilliantly! Mind boggling yet smooth, touches both your heart and your
brain. Makes you think, love, wonder and confuses you, all at the same time. In
short a beautiful movie, and I wish what has been depicted becomes a reality
one day ;-)
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LOTR Series IMDB 8.8
Surprisingly I dozed off in my earlier two attempts at watching this
movie. But on my third I binged on the entire series at a go! Watch this series
as it glues you to your seat, makes you extol the grandeur and magnificence
dedicated in this film. I don’t think such a series will be produced in another
couple of generations to come
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Primer IMDB 7
Lasting for 79 minutes, directed with a budget of $7k; you have a master
class. Not revealing the theme of the movie, but this movie beats its million
dollar counterparts in the much debated and much worked upon sci-fi theme. This
movie made me read its Wikipedia article, without which it is almost impossible
to understand what the movie is about. This movie deserves a much better rating
on IMDB; an inspiration for all budding producers and future directors!
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Requiem for a dream IMDB 8.4
This movie leaves you with a fatal aftershock. With an absolutely
brilliant sound score, lethal portrayal of characters and a solid theme makes
this movie one of the most influential movies made. Its power is such that if seen
by its target audience, the movie has the potential to make the world a better
place to live in! Surprisingly it did not get any Academy Awards, which it truly
deserved.
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The Matrix IMDB 8.7
The magnum opus, I call it the Father of all films. It is based on a
theme which absolutely changes your perception of reality, backed by action
sequences which have redefined the standards of the film industry. The series
transcends into the world of Matrix and you take some time to recover and come
back to reality. You will spend hours
understanding the film and question your existence. Much ahead of the time, I
don’t think any movie comes close to the Matrix till date.
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Deool IMDB 8.2
This much coveted and awarded Marathi movie has the strongest influence on
my thought process. With multiple national awards, it will not be an
overstatement if I call this movie one of the finest Indian movies ever
produced. With a strong storyline, brilliant narration, hard hitting dialogues
and a flawless portrayal, this movie is textbookishly perfect in all senses.
Coupled with an uncompromising and direct music, this movie is as close to
reality as possible. Must watch even for those who cannot understand the
language- it won three national awards including the best film & actor.
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La vita e bella (Life is Beautiful) IMDB 8.6
Simply
the best movie I have watched till date. It is a movie of two halves,
symbolizing a perfect dichotomy. Roberto Benigni’s portrayal has to be the finest
I have ever seen in any movie. The name of the movie is a little confusing if
you compare it with its story, but one thing is for sure- at the end of the
movie you would only utter the three word- Life is beautiful.
Honourable mentions
- One flew over cuckoo’s nest (a 1975 movie, the reason why it did not make in the top 10)
- A Pursuit of Happiness (because Life is beautiful makes it to the top)
- Vaastav (Hindi, cult legend)
- Arrival (2016 movie, beats Interstellar in a one to one)
- Schindler’s List (Life is beautiful beats it)
- The Dark Knight Series (because Prestige)
- Serendipity (only I wish this happened to me in real life)
- Forrest Gump (only & only for Tom Hanks)
- Saving Private Ryan (the best war movie ever made)
- Inception & Interstellar (two legendary standalone movies)
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