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Movies That Are Considered To Be Almost Flawless
Nadine Blanco|More|13 Apr 2026
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
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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
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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.
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Titanic Was A Visionary Film By James Cameron
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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.
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.
The Grand Budapest Hotel Is A Wes Anderson Masterpiece
Unsurprisingly, The Grand Budapest Hotel was not only director Wes Anderson’s highest-grossing film but the first to get him an Academy Award nomination for Best Director. It takes almost all of the aspects that make his films unique and combines them into one. The film is packed full of aesthetically pleasing establishing shots, witty dialogue, and quirky characters.
It focuses on a lobby boy named Zero (Tony Revolori) who finds work at the Grand Budapest Hotel, run by the eccentric Monsieur Gustave (Ralph Fiennes). From there, you are thrown into Anderson’s world where nothing can be predicted.
Unforgiven Turns The Western On Its Head
Clint Eastwood got his start in the Western genre. However, he was never any typical gunslinger. This is most evident in Unforgiven, a film he directed and starred in. The movie tells the story of a former outlaw played by Eastwood, who has given up on his old ways to raise his children.
However, in desperate need of money, he takes up one more contract, but it’s more than he bargained for. It’s a tale that Eastwood describes as showing the true ugliness of violence, not glorifying it like typical Western tropes. It provides the audience with a realistic experience of what it’s like to kill and to die.
There Will Be Blood Shows The Darkness Within People
Director Paul Thomas Anderson brings the hunt for oil and greed for money in the late 19th century to life in his film There Will Be Blood. Starring the revered Daniel Day-Lewis and Paul Dano, the two men battle for the control of oil, with Day-Lewis’ character slowly but surely becoming more unhinged.
It’s a commentary on the negative effects of capitalism on American society, and the depraved things greed can drive people to do. Day-Lewis’ astonishing performance is perfectly backed by Robert Elswit’s shooting and Anderson’s screenplay, creating a film that looks and feels as black and grimy as oil.
There’s A Far Deeper Meaning Behind John Wick
Starring Keanu Reeves, John Wick is a breathtaking action film that puts many others in the same category to shame. It’s fast-paced and well-executed, with Reeves training for eight hours a day, five days a week, for four months. His dedication to the process is one of the reasons the film turned out so well.
While the lighting, special effects, and plot may be gripping, John Wick is more than a story about a former assassin on a killing spree after the passing of his dog. It’s about a man in mourning who lost the only thing that connected him to his recently-deceased wife. It has an emotional depth that most action films go out of their way to avoid, making it especially impactful.
You Were Never Really Here Is Incredibly Dark And Different
You Were Never Really Here follows Joe, (Joaquin Phoenix) a hammer-wielding hitman hired by a senator to rescue his daughter from a sex trafficking ring. However, he soon discovers that he’s fallen deep into a dangerous trap.
While the plot may not seem all that original, the way the characters are handled and how the film subverts expectations is what makes it stand out among the rest. Phoenix beautifully shows his character’s suffering while simultaneously being a loving son and a ruthless killer. It’s his ability to do so and the plot’s unexpected turns that takes the film to new heights.
The Witch Revitalized The Horror Genre
Set in the 1630s, after being banished from their Puritan Plymouth community, a father and his family set off into the wilderness where they establish a farm on the edge of a vast forest. After their infant son mysteriously disappears, the family tears itself apart while simultaneously being manipulated by a supernatural force in the woods.
For his directorial debut, Robert Eggers spent four years researching for the film, making it as realistic and equally as horrifying as possible, right down to the dialogue. On top of the impending sense of doom that the film evokes, it wouldn’t have been nearly as effective without the outstanding performances of the cast both young and old.
Manchester By The Sea Will Break Anyone’s Heart
Manchester by the Sea isn’t exactly the kind of film you watch for entertainment, or to walk away feeling talkative and satisfied. Written and directed by Kenneth Lonergan, the film follows Lee Chandler, (Casey Affleck) who is forced to return to his hometown after the death of his brother.
Learning that he now has custody of his teenage nephew, he is also confronted with his past, an event that created a wound that will never heal. Rightfully, Affleck won an Oscar for his performance as did Lonergan for Best Original Screenplay. As amazing as it is, the film evokes emotions you never want to have to experience in real life.
Mulholland Drive Was Named The Greatest Film Of The 21st Century
Since the early days of film, directors have been experimenting with surrealism, having been inspired by other forms of surrealism art. In Mulholland Drive, David Lynch perfectly executes how surrealism should be translated into film. The movie is comparable to a disturbing dream, blurring the lines between dreams and reality.
Film critic Robert Eggers commented that the film “Works directly on the emotions, like music.” There are so many memorable scenes in the film that leave the audience glued to the screen, with BBC naming it the greatest film of the 21st century so far.
Her Depicts A Grim Future
Her is a science-fiction romance written, directed, and produced by Spike Jonze. Set in the near future, the movie follows Theodore Twombly (Joaquin Phoenix), a lonely writer going through a divorce. To combat his loneliness, he buys an operating system (Scarlet Johansson) who he ends up falling in love with. The beautiful use of pastel colors, smoggy cityscapes, and the film’s score make the audience feel like they’re right next to Twombly.
Joaquin’s stunning performance allows the audience to sympathize with his character, simultaneously experiencing his highs and lows. The way society is portrayed almost hits a little too close to home, a picture of a world that doesn’t seem too far from now.
The Assassination Of Jesse James By The Coward Robert Ford Is More Like A Painting Than A Movie
Regarded as one of the most underrated films of the time, The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford is a different approach to the Western genre. It takes its time, focusing more on the characters rather than typical Western gunfights.
With each frame being able to pass as a painting, the film follows the celebrity Jesse James (Brad Pitt) and his struggles with mental illness, and his relationship with an unstable fan (Casey Affleck). Cinematographer Roger Deakins even invented a series of new lenses to get the shots that he wanted with critics Scout Tafoya describing it as “somewhere between a tintype and an oil painting.”
The Thing Brought A New Kind Of Horror
Written by Bill Landcaster and directed by John Carpenter, The Thing follows a group of researchers in an isolated area of Antarctica. There, they encounter “The Thing,” a parasitic lifeform, able to take on the image of other organisms. Since “The Thing” takes on the form of any of the researchers, they are overcome by paranoia, unable to trust each other.
Although originally the film received negative reviews for its graphic special effects and cynicism, after some time, people began to understand its complexity and worth. Today, it is regarded as one of the most pinnacle horror films ever made, cementing itself in film history.
Pulp Fiction Isn’t Going Anywhere
Written and directed by the renowned Quentin Tarantino, the film has an ensemble crew including Bruce Willis, Samuel L. Jackson, Uma Thurman, and John Travolta, among others. The film tells several different crime stories taking place in Los Angeles and gets its name from the pulp crime novels popular during the 20th century.
While the acting is fantastic, what really sets Pulp Fiction apart from other films is its non-linear plotlines that all come together in the end. You never know where the film is going or what point of the timeline you’re actually in. To make it even better, Tarantino adds his own extra flair with a soundtrack that most fans know by heart.
2001: A Space Odyssey Presents Some Daring Questions
Inspired by Arthur C. Clarke’s short story “The Sentinel,” 2001: A Space Odyssey was directed by Stanley Kubrick and follows a space voyage to Jupiter with the artificially intelligent computer HAL after a black Monolith was discovered to be affecting human evolution. While the plot is alluring, what makes the film so excellent is its scientific accuracy and the heavy themes of existentialism, evolution, artificial intelligence and space travel.
The film is considered to be a pioneer in special effects with sound and dialogue used sparingly to create a space-like atmosphere. The film has made numerous top ten lists and has been regarded as one of the greatest and most influential films ever made.
Mad Max: Fury Road Pushes Action To Its Absolute Limits
Today, it’s easy to become desensitized to CGI explosions and action sequences, but that’s not the case with Mad Max: Fury Road. The fourth installment of the Mad Max franchise, the film follows Max Rockatansky, (Tom Hardy) a borderline feral human, living in a post-apocalyptic world. He finds himself in a heist with Furiosa (Charlize Theron) to save five women from the grips of an evil warlord, and chaos ensues.
Although the plot is enticing, it’s the action and effects that make it a cut above. The majority of the stunts are real, as well are the out-of-this-world vehicles sweeping across the wasteland. Furthermore, the world-building is incredible with the cinematography making everything feel a little too real.
Pan’s Labyrinth Is A Combination Of History And Fantasy
A dark fantasy directed by Guillermo del Toro, Pan’s Labyrinth takes place five years after the Spanish Civil War. History then begins to blend with a mythical world as the young protagonist Ofelia encounters magical creatures that lead her to her ultimate destiny.
The film was praised for its story, visual effects, cinematography, and acting. It’s a truly beautiful film to watch although violent and emotionally taxing at times, it made on numerous top-tens list in 2006. Today, it’s considered one of del Toro’s best works and is revered by the film community.
Silence Is A Work Of Horrifying Art
One of the hardest topics filmmakers have attempted to tackle is the existential questions regarding religion, the meaning of life, morality, and one’s purpose. This is exactly what Martin Scorsese aimed to do in his film Silence. The film follows two Jesuit priests (Andrew Garfield and Adam Driver) who sneak into Japan to find that their mentor (Liam Neeson) has supposedly renounced his faith.
After being discovered, Garfield’s character is forced either to recant and risk damnation or watch his fellow priests tortured to death. The film is shot like a work of art by Rodrigo Prieto with contrasts between beauty and brutality and explores the deep concepts of doubt, suffering, and faith.
