The Top 25 Films Since The First Ever Film In No Order

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Nosferatu (1922) - Two-disc set [DVD]
1.  Nosferatu (1922) - Two-disc set [DVD] DVD ~ Max Schreck
The list author says:
  "Either in Sepia or B&W, it doesn't matter - Max Screck is masterful in this....The Ultimate Dracula..although it's not...but is...er...ok..not officially Dracula..."
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Tora! Tora! Tora! [1970] [DVD]
2.  Tora! Tora! Tora! [1970] [DVD] DVD ~ Martin Balsam
The list author says:
  "Non of the American heroic crap - this was filmed using some of THE directors from both sides of the Pacific!  Pearl Harbor?  No comparison..it's nothing."
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Seven Samurai [DVD] [1954]
3.  Seven Samurai [DVD] [1954] DVD ~ Toshirô Mifune
The list author says:
  "Using the stacato language of the Japanese dialect, you can see why this was made into The Magnificent Severn, although it's good...it's not AS good."
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The Longest Day [DVD] [1962]
4.  The Longest Day [DVD] [1962] DVD ~ John Wayne
The list author says:
  "Still THE best war film to date.  So it doesn't have the gore and graphic terror of war like Saving Private Ryan, or Schindlers List....it's factual (Which is rare for Hollywood)!"
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Saving Private Ryan [DVD] [1998]
5.  Saving Private Ryan [DVD] [1998] DVD ~ Tom Hanks
The list author says:
  "Good film, good story - with it's graphic nature, it has been compared to being 'nearly' like the real thing - Just didn't like the 'Gore is entertainment' part - Top film all the same."
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Schindler's List W/S [VHS] [1994]
6.  Schindler's List W/S [VHS] [1994] VHS Liam Neeson
The list author says:
  "Brilliant..just brilliant -  There wasn't a macho soul in the Cinema.  Everyone was horrified, and disgusted."
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Dune [DVD]
7.  Dune [DVD] DVD ~ Kyle MacLachlan
The list author says:
  "A stunning film for it's time, told by a creative author, and directed by a genius director - Love it or hate it.  Just waiting for the Directors Cut (3&1/2 Hours) on DVD"
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Airplane! [DVD]
8.  Airplane! [DVD] DVD ~ Robert Hays
The list author says:
  "Just show me ANYONE that doesn't know a line or two from this film!"
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Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon [DVD] [2001]
9.  Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon [DVD] [2001] DVD ~ Yun-Fat Chow
The list author says:
  "Mesmerising, and fluid film best shown in it's native tongue rather than cheesey over-dub."
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2001: A Space Odyssey [1968] [DVD]
10.  2001: A Space Odyssey [1968] [DVD] DVD ~ Keir Dullea
The list author says:
  "Is that someone howling at the back?  Never underestimate one of the best Sci Fi films to date."
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The Evil Dead - Book of the Dead [DVD] [1982]
11.  The Evil Dead - Book of the Dead [DVD] [1982] DVD ~ Book of the Dead
The list author says:
  "Just goes to prove that you can REALLy make a film with a tight budget and WIN!  A Must watch horro flick.  ....join us..."
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Seven - 2 Disc Set [DVD]
12.  Seven - 2 Disc Set [DVD] DVD ~ Brad Pitt
The list author says:
  "Marvellous film!  Corking soundtrack! Some fine direction and acting ensures that this is worth viewing.  Even Paltrow shows that she can act!"
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Fight Club - Two Disc Set (1999) [DVD]
13.  Fight Club - Two Disc Set (1999) [DVD] DVD ~ Brad Pitt
The list author says:
  "Another of Finchers greatest moments.  An absolute  dream to watch and VERY cleverly directed."
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Das Cabinet Des Dr Caligari [1919] [DVD]
14.  Das Cabinet Des Dr Caligari [1919] [DVD] DVD ~ Werner Krauss
The list author says:
  "Classic silent horror from Gernmany sets the pace for decades to come."
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The Empire Strikes Back [VHS]
15.  The Empire Strikes Back [VHS] VHS Star Wars
The list author says:
  "Better direction, better acting, more of a feeling.  Still THE best Star Wars film."
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The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly [DVD] [1966]
16.  The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly [DVD] [1966] DVD ~ Clint Eastwood
The list author says:
  "The last in the trio of Spagetti Westerns, I still consider this to be the Master of all westerns..even more so than Tombstone of 1993.  Classic."
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You Only Live Twice [DVD]
17.  You Only Live Twice [DVD] DVD ~ Sean Connery
The list author says:
  "After a close decision, this one beat Gold Finger by a cats whisker.  Still the best, even after the valiant efforts of the following Bond actors."
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Terminator 2: Judgment Day (Two Disc Ultimate Edition) [DVD] [1991]
18.  Terminator 2: Judgment Day (Two Disc Ultimate Edition) [DVD] [1991] DVD ~ Arnold Schwarzenegger
The list author says:
  "Think...Think carefully.  Remember when you saw this before reading about it?  Set the ways for Special Effects for years to come!"
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Hard Boiled (Uncut) (Subtitled) [DVD]
19.  Hard Boiled (Uncut) (Subtitled) [DVD] DVD ~ Hard Boiled
The list author says:
  "You want action?Then this IS the film to watch.  With Mr Yun Fat a little porky this time, this has to be his BEST action performance.But please...watch it in it's native tongue! Dubbing is So cheesey"
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The Exorcist - Director's Cut [DVD] [1974]
20.  The Exorcist - Director's Cut [DVD] [1974] DVD ~ Ellen Burstyn
The list author says:
  "More of a shocker than horror, it's still a spine tingling portrait of the supernatural."
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Apocalypse Now Redux [DVD] [1979]
21.  Apocalypse Now Redux [DVD] [1979] DVD ~ Marlon Brando|Robert Duvall|Martin Sheen|Frederic Forrest
The list author says:
  "One finely crafted film that shows the confusion and non-understanding of the Vietnam War. Worth viewing in it's Redux form.  Shame this DVD didn't include Coppola's wife doc :B00004CMRH"
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Reservoir Dogs Limited Edition DVD Box Set [1993]
22.  Reservoir Dogs Limited Edition DVD Box Set [1993] DVD ~ Harvey Keitel
The list author says:
  "To quote a review: this film "turned Hollywood on its ear"!  Literally, but beside that it is a masterpiece of direction and acting from the entire film Team"
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American Beauty [DVD] [2000]
23.  American Beauty [DVD] [2000] DVD ~ Kevin Spacey
The list author says:
  "A fine example of how the term "The Grass Is Greener On The Otherside" usually turns out a load of bull.  Spacey is superb, and this sort of gave me an emotion kick that only certain films can deliver"
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West Side Story [1961] [DVD]
24.  West Side Story [1961] [DVD] DVD ~ Natalie Wood
The list author says:
  "The best adaptation of R&J to date (Sorry Di Caprio). Always a big hit when ppl actually sit down to watch it.  Fantastic music, and imaginatively directed."
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Alien [DVD] [1979]
25.  Alien [DVD] [1979] DVD ~ Sigourney Weaver
The list author says:
  "Absolutely THE best out of the 4.  No matter how ppl can winge about Aliens being the best, it's still just a very good action movie.  this is an all round winner.  Great direction, and performances."
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