This movie was built up big time! I remember the frenzy that surrounded this film from the time the first teaser was released. And while it does have a few flaws here and there, it is a largely entertaining film. The acting is good, the story is well-paced, and the elements all fit together nicely. I like this one a lot better than Catching Fire, which is weird, considering I do not usually find the first film in a series to always be the best. But unless Mockingjay changes my mind, this shall remain my favorite of the series.
49. Life Is Beautiful
A Holocaust movie that's funny and heartfelt instead of being needlessly horrific and violent? Preposterous! Actually, I'm kidding. This movie has a unique charm to it that makes the viewer instantly fall in love. What is amazing is that it is able to maintain a level of being lighthearted and uplifting, considering the subject matter. Kudos to the director for wanting to take a depressing part of human history and make it instead about a tale of redemption and love.
48. Chocolat
I may actually be considering making a list of my favorite Bohemian-oriented films, because there seem to be quite a few on here and I am not sure if it was intentional or not. Think of this film as Bohemianism coming to life in a way that isn't blatantly in-your-face the whole time. The cinematography is pleasantly inviting, the characters are likeable, and the story, while familiar, was executed in a way that didn't feel recycled. Mostly, I enjoyed seeing a lot of strong female leads in this film, and having Johnny Depp doesn't hurt either.
47. Sinister
Out of all the recent horror films that have debuted, this is definitely one of the best. Nobody really knew what to think when they saw the trailer, except that it kind of seemed like a generic spooky slasher film. But that is not what it is at all. Everything about this film is smartly done: the villain, the backstory, even the music. And I did genuinely appreciate the ending, even if (spoiler) it wasn't exactly happy.
46. The Blair Witch Project
Next to The Descent, this is a film that legitimately scared the absolute crap out of me. But while I have learned to enjoy The Descent, this movie still packs a terrifying punch. While its method of delivery apparently affects whether or not certain people will be scared by it, those who were convinced were completely petrified. And even though this film is fake, in the moment you are viewing it, it all feels very real and makes you feel at your most vulnerable. I still have nightmares to this day as a result of this movie, which makes it pretty amazing.
45. Blue Is The Warmest Color
I went into this movie thinking that it was going to be a bunch of lesbian porn. Come to think of it, that is probably what either made people avoid it or watch it immediately. But of course I ended up being pleasantly surprised. The acting, the cinematography, the pacing, the characters...all of it is well done. While definitely not a film for everyone, in the end it is an enjoyable romance movie that will most likely appeal to those willing to give it a chance.
44. Goodfellas
I am putting this movie on the list because I enjoyed it a lot more than The Godfather but hold it to a slightly lower standard than The Godfather: Part II. Don't get me wrong, I love this movie. I just believe that The Godfather: Part II was able to take itself a little more seriously, but we'll get to that later. This movie kind of snuck up on me, as I did not expect to be as interested as I was. The characters are the true stars of the show, especially Tommy (Joe Pesci), and they all provide an impressive and sometimes humorous cinematic experience.
43. Monty Python And The Holy Grail
People had been trying to get me to see this film for years, and when I finally watched it, I immediately saw what they had been going on about. This film is comedy genius the whole way through. It's got all types of jokes, from black humor to blue humor to slapstick and everything else, and weirdly enough, they fit together seamlessly. Kooky and low-budget, this film will have you rolling on the floor in no time.
42. The Book Thief
Having adored the book on which this film is based on, I was eager to check out the film. And of course, I was not disappointed. Wonderfully executed by a truly talented cast, this film was bursting with heartfelt moments, mixed in with just the right amound of realism and wartime brutality. The story is so compelling it feels relatable, as if we could very well find ourselves in Liesel's position one day.
41. Corpse Bride
This film was pretty much my favorite movie for the latter part of middle school, until Coraline came along. I felt that this film appealed to me (and a whole crop of older goth kids) because it was a slighter darker, more mature version of The Nightmare Before Christmas. Sure, it is funny in a lot of places, but in a morbid way, not really as goofy as Nightmare. The cinematography and animation is what gets me for this film: it pulls you in and takes your breath away. (But at least, according to Emily, you should be thankful that you have any, right?)
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