There are tons of movies in the movie industry, but according to IMDB, these are the top 10 best movies of all time. Have you seen them yet?
Deciding which is the best movie in history is quite complicated. Over the years, many directors and actors have presented us with fascinating, compelling, and exciting plots. Each one has its own, and they became the favorites of the public. But the truth is that not all of us measure the tapes with the same yardstick. What you think is great, someone else may not think so. But IMDB has it very clear.
IMDb (Internet Movie Database), the most popular database on the Internet about cinematography, contains all the information related to directors, actors, series, and movies that anyone can imagine. That is why, by attaching all the information, you are pretty sure what are the best movies of all time. And for these reasons, he released the 250 best ones to tell you what they are.
The Best Movies Ever
1-The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
This movie is at the top of IMDB. Stephen King’s adaptation managed to win over critics during its release. It tells the story of Andrew Dufresne (played by Tim Robbins), who is accused of murdering his wife and sentenced to life in Shawshank prison.
In that place, he meets another prisoner (Morgan Freeman) and the two become great friends, while they dream of the day they will be released from prison. This film, directed by Frank Darabont, was released in 1994 and continues to be considered a masterpiece today. On IMDB it received a score of 9.3.
2-The Godfather (1972)
And of course, The Godfather is part of the IMDB list. In second place is the first part of this famous trilogy, which shows us the criminal organization of the Corleone family in New York in the 40s and 50s. Francis Ford Coppola was in charge of directing and writing the script for the film, which was released in 1972.
3-The Dark Knight (2008)
With this film, director Christopher Nolan managed to vindicate Batman on the big screen with the Dark Knight trilogy. The IMDb page positions the second installment as the third-best film in its ranking. According to the same director, in this tape: “It was an attempt to create a real and recognizable scenario in which Batman could have existed and direct the story towards the origin, which had not been told in previous films, not even in the comics of the specific way”.
4-The Godfather: Part II (1974)
Two years later, in 1974, the second part of The Godfather came out, which narrates the beginnings of Vito Corleone within the mafia. A rather curious fact is that the film was produced with a budget of 13 million dollars, double that used in the first installment.
5-12 Angry Men (1957)
This 1957 film, directed by Sidney Lumet, ranks fifth on the IMDB list. The story stars Henry Fonda and follows a trial in which twelve men deliberate on the verdict of a young man accused of murder. Following his decision, the boy could face death or be found not guilty.
6-Schindler’s List (1993)
Steven Spielberg directed Schindler’s List, a film released in 1993, which narrates the Nazi persecution of European Jews. In this list, the protagonist, Oskar Schindler (Liam Neeson), saves 1,100 Jews who worked in his factory, located in Poland, from being executed during World War II. A movie classic and of course, IMDB did not forget about it.
7-The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
In 2003, the last part of The Lord of the Rings trilogy was released, based on the homonymous books written by JRR Tolkien and directed by Peter Jackson. This installment resolves the fate of Middle-earth, the place where the story takes place, and follows Frodo and Sam’s journey to Mount Doom.
8-Pulp Fiction (1994)
Perhaps one of the great jewels of the many that Quentin Tarantino made. The film intertwines the stories of two mafia hitmen, a boxer, a gangster and his wife, and a couple of bandits who rob a cafeteria.
Although it was released in 1994, the film continues to be a favorite of critics and moviegoers. On IMDB it has a score of 8.9 and is in eighth place among the 10 best-rated movies.
9-The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
There is no doubt that The Lord of the Rings is considered one of the best trilogies that exist and the fact that two of the three films that make up the story are in this top shows it. In 2001 the first part was released, entitled The Fellowship of the Ring. The film’s music, composed by Howard Shore, won the Oscar for Best Original Score. In addition, the film received a total of thirteen nominations at the 2001 ceremony and recognition from IMDB in its precious ranking.
10-The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966)
The tenth place is occupied by The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, a film by Sergio Leone, released in 1966. The plot takes place in the old west during the time of the United States Civil War and tells the story of the alliance between two men, who seek a fortune buried in a cemetery.