Movies create conversation: sometimes good and sometimes bad but it is rare for film snobs, critics, and Redditors to agree that a movie is great. But Reddit user MisterManatee sought to solve this issue by creating a thread where other users could leave the names of those movies that everyone agrees are pretty much perfect.
From animated flicks about toys coming to life to 1970s mobster movies, there are just some movies that get that certification of approval from even the toughest of critics whether that be due to their quote-worthy dialogue or the way they challenge censorship. Here are just 1o movies that are that good they won the hearts of film snobs, critics, and even Reddit users!
The Godfather (1972)
The Godfather is still considered a great piece of cinema today with many fans labeling it as a cult classic due to the movie pleasing even the toughest of critics. The movie was originally set to fail but was met with success rather than failure due to the movie's ability to represent true mobster life through action and memorable performances from Marlon Brando and more, resulting in many awards.
The movie contained some of the grittiest scenes of violence within this time that were somehow made even more thrilling by a fast-paced soundtrack and intense plot. MisterManatee explained how "The Godfather comes to mind as a great film which gained mass appeal and entered popular culture" due to it impressing critics with its film style, entertaining fans through its unique characters, and finding its way onto every self-proclaimed movie buff's list of favorite flicks.
Some Like It Hot (1959)
Some Like It Hot remains a timeless comedy masterpiece and whilst the movie proved itself as a hilarious watch, there were many more reasons why the movie was such a hit with movie buffs, critics, and film snobs. Some like It Hot challenged boundaries and helped to remove the censorship placed upon movies released at the time, in many ways the comedic flick was revolutionary in changing the way viewers saw the world around them.
The movie had a unique plot that was bought to life by the wonderful onscreen pairing of Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon, the movie tackled many social issues like; the treatment of women, attitudes towards the LGBTQ+ community, and censorship placed upon filmmakers at this time. MontgomeryBrando explained how "the major Billy Wilder films are beloved by both audiences and critics" due to his ability to make viewers laugh and think at the same time, which is perhaps why Some Like It Hot was such a well-loved and revolutionary flick.
How To Train Your Dragon (2010)
Redditor Pjoernrachzarck was quick to challenge viewers to "name one single flaw in" How To Train Your Dragon before suggesting that it is a completely impossible task with the movie being labeled as perfect by many movie lovers. The movie is something of an animated epic due to its high level of animation, incredible soundtrack, and impressive voice acting, its success even led to the movie having several spin-offs including both movies and TV shows.
How To Train Your Dragon has an engaging way of storytelling that engages both adults and children, making it a perfect family film with a huge fanbase. The movie's high level of animation is brought to life by the tracking shots that almost mirror the flight pattern of toothless, resulting in the movie hitting perfect 10s within movie criticism. Overall the movie ticks every single box and remains a favorite among film snobs, critics, and general movie fans (despite being released over 10 years ago).
Get Out (2017)
Get Out is a twisty thriller that can easily be enjoyed twice with many fans having to watch it more than once to fully understand what was happening. The movie replaces the usual horror that viewers visualize as something that goes bump in the night with something much more real, encouraging fans to reimagine the horror as something that surrounds us. Get Out ultimately threw viewers into a false sense of security before plunging them into an in-depth, complex, and terrifying but important representation of racism.
From the sound of the teaspoon to Daniel Kaluuya's haunting facial expressions, the movie combines real life with horror to create something that proved to be a hit. Jordan Peele created a horror movie that sparked a conversation about the horror that continues to linger within modern society, despite a move toward equality. InherentJest explained how "the crowd [they] saw it with went nuts and it got rave reviews", resulting in film snobs, critics, and general viewers all agreeing that Get Out is something of a modern classic.
Stand By Me (1986)
DoggoZombie shared that "Stand by Me [was] the first to come to mind" when asked what movies excelled before garnering the support of movie buffs, snobs, and critics. The movie tells the tale of a friendship and is loosely based on creator Stephen King's own childhood adventures, Stand By Me has become something of a cult classic as well as a comfort movie for many due to the amount of nostalgia the movie emanates.
It was an adventure movie that provided a cinematic insight into the transition from childhood to adulthood through the eyes of children, it showcased the omission of childhood innocence and the move towards adulthood awareness. Stand By Me is a sentimental flick that provides viewers even now with an honest outlook on those younger years and the shirtless of life.
Jurassic Park (1993)
Jurassic Park is one movie that definitely deserved the hype after it was labeled the highest-grossing movie of all time when it was first released in 1993. The movie was a revolutionary addition to the world of cinema due to its use of computer-generated imagery alongside its incredible music score composed by the genius John Williams.
Jurassic Park perfected suspenseful storytelling, throwing viewers into a false sense of security before being met with the terrifying dinosaurs. It is still a brilliant action-packed movie for all the family and was met with 5-star reviews after its release due to the way it brought to life a story that viewers would normally just read rather than watch. Redditor tacoman333 was quick to label the movie as "an excellent choice, and a widely beloved movie" with each element of filmmaking being top-notch, which is just another reason it remains a well-loved movie by all that continues to hold up today.
Pulp Fiction (1994)
Pulp Fiction is a movie that every film lover needs to see at least once with even the toughest of film snobs rating it very highly in terms of its filmmaking. Pulp Fiction employs Quentin Tarantino's signature touch of jump cuts to switch between monologues and characters, whilst his use of dialogue transpires through all of his movies, it is the reason why Pulp Fiction is still so iconic.
Redditor typhy23 suggested that "when you consider the fact that it is several different stories told all over the place, each with their own tone and pace" it is a seriously impressive movie that fans, critics, and movie buffs all agree on. It somehow combines action and different stories with the use of powerful dialogue to convey some meaningful onscreen conversation that is still being quoted even today, proving just how iconic the movie continues to be today.
Toy Story 2 (1999)
Toy Story 2 is a prominent movie for many adults and continues to be shown to many of their children even today but it is also a sequel that outdid the first movie of a highly popular franchise. The charming movie is littered with adult humor and with its high level of animation gives each character their own unique charm as seen by Andy's staple boot.
The movie doesn't just make people laugh but also teaches many important life lessons including the importance of friendship, the heartbreak that comes with growing up, and ultimately that everyone's talents should be celebrated. For many snobs, critics, and movie buffs including Redditor vanishingpoynt "Toy Story 2 is considered one of the few nearly perfect movies", proving that a sequel can be just as good if not better than the original when everything is thrown at it!