TRUE CINEMA
by Zulfmanauthor | created - 11 Apr 2012 | updated - 19 Jul 2020 | PublicTrue Cinema knows no boundaries or limits, it is not restricted to a particular country, language or culture. People who only watch mainstream cinema made by Hollywood or Bollywood are missing out on quality films from Far East and Europe. In fact they are indulging in fast food whereas they could be enjoying lavish four course meals of exotic dishes, which include revenge, action, horror and drama. View my list of 'True Cinema' in no particular order or rank.
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1. The Godfather (1972)
R | 175 min | Crime, Drama
The aging patriarch of an organized crime dynasty transfers control of his clandestine empire to his reluctant son.
Director: Francis Ford Coppola | Stars: Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan, Diane Keaton
Votes: 2,013,252 | Gross: $134.97M
One of the very first movies I fell in love with. 'The Godfather' is an extreme blend of sophisticated violence with the backdrop of beautiful Italian culture and cold executions. Not to mention the all time great actors who are cast perfectly, yet their tremendous on screen prescence never overshadow the film itself.
2. Scarface (1983)
R | 170 min | Crime, Drama
In 1980 Miami, a determined Cuban immigrant takes over a drug cartel and succumbs to greed.
Director: Brian De Palma | Stars: Al Pacino, Michelle Pfeiffer, Steven Bauer, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio
Votes: 916,846 | Gross: $45.60M
The classic from Brian De Palma is a bloody and uncompromising tale of the rise of a poor emigrant to a powerful druglord. The raw and chilling performance from Al Pacino makes this compelling viewing every time
3. The Godfather Part II (1974)
R | 202 min | Crime, Drama
The early life and career of Vito Corleone in 1920s New York City is portrayed, while his son, Michael, expands and tightens his grip on the family crime syndicate.
Director: Francis Ford Coppola | Stars: Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, Robert Duvall, Diane Keaton
Votes: 1,364,652 | Gross: $57.30M
This superb sequel to the original masterpiece from Francis Coppola may not be as gripping as the original, but has to be considered fine cinema. The film documents the parallel rise of the two mafia dons in their respective time.
4. I Saw the Devil (2010)
Not Rated | 144 min | Action, Crime, Thriller
A secret agent exacts revenge on a serial killer through a series of captures and releases.
Director: Jee-woon Kim | Stars: Lee Byung-hun, Choi Min-sik, Jeon Gook-hwan, Chun Ho-jin
Votes: 146,284 | Gross: $0.13M
The ultimate serial killer shocker from Korean Cinema. The film shows a deadly game of cat and mouse as the hunter becomes the hunted. Unmatched in its brutality and violence with edge of your seat thrills.
5. Goodfellas (1990)
R | 145 min | Biography, Crime, Drama
The story of Henry Hill and his life in the mafia, covering his relationship with his wife Karen and his mob partners Jimmy Conway and Tommy DeVito.
Director: Martin Scorsese | Stars: Robert De Niro, Ray Liotta, Joe Pesci, Lorraine Bracco
Votes: 1,257,769 | Gross: $46.84M
Timeless classic based on the true life account of a young man who is mentored in the company of ruthless mafia bosses. Brilliant performances and scenes which have been immortalised in the annals of great cinema proved as great a landmark in modern cinema as 'The Godfather'.
6. The Message (1976)
PG | 177 min | Biography, Drama, History
This epic historical drama chronicles the life and times of Prophet Muhammad and serves as an introduction to early Islamic history.
Director: Moustapha Akkad | Stars: Anthony Quinn, Irene Papas, Michael Ansara, Johnny Sekka
Votes: 50,855
A true religious epic showing the rise of Islam in pre-Islamic Arabia. The film is a historical masterpiece which stays close to Islamic beliefs and sentiments despite being made largely for a non-Muslim audience. This film is brilliantly made despite the central figure in Islamic history not being shown.
7. Malcolm X (1992)
PG-13 | 202 min | Biography, Drama, History
Biographical epic of the controversial and influential Black Nationalist leader, from his early life and career as a small-time gangster, to his ministry as a member of the Nation of Islam and his eventual assassination.
Director: Spike Lee | Stars: Denzel Washington, Angela Bassett, Delroy Lindo, Spike Lee
Votes: 102,049 | Gross: $48.17M
Spike Lee creates a biopic of epic proportions charting the transformation of small time gangster Malcolm Little to religeous preacher and civil rights leader; Malcolm X. Denzel Washington delivers an electric and emotionally charged performance in a film deemed controversial due to the opening sequence featuring the Rodney King beating.
8. Martyrs (2008)
R | 99 min | Horror
A young woman's quest for revenge against the people who kidnapped and tormented her as a child leads her and a friend, who is also a victim of child abuse, on a terrifying journey into a living hell of depravity.
Director: Pascal Laugier | Stars: Morjana Alaoui, Mylène Jampanoï, Catherine Bégin, Robert Toupin
Votes: 106,479
This French shocker features in the top two or three of the most shocking films of all time, when listed by most film buffs. Most people comment they could never see it again. I must admit, it is the next level of horror and brutality but is a masterpiece. The two lead actresses are brilliant in their respective roles and the film seems to get darker as it goes on. Watch it if you dare.
9. The Chaser (2008)
Not Rated | 125 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A disgraced ex-policeman who runs a small ring of prostitutes finds himself in a race against time when one of his women goes missing.
Director: Na Hong-jin | Stars: Kim Yoon-seok, Ha Jung-woo, Seo Yeong-hie, Kim Yoo-jung
Votes: 72,792
Brilliant film based on one night and the frantic search for the victim of a serial killer. True to Korean cinema the film contains realistic and brutal scenes of killing and torture.
10. Gladiator (2000)
R | 155 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
A former Roman General sets out to exact vengeance against the corrupt emperor who murdered his family and sent him into slavery.
Director: Ridley Scott | Stars: Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen, Oliver Reed
Votes: 1,620,763 | Gross: $187.71M
Stunning epic with Russell Crowe brilliant as the General who seeks vengeance, taking on the might of the Roman empire after his family are massacred. Great performances and great visual effects make this one of the truly great movies of the last two decades.
11. The Raid: Redemption (2011)
R | 101 min | Action, Crime, Thriller
A S.W.A.T. team becomes trapped in a tenement run by a ruthless mobster and his army of killers and thugs.
Director: Gareth Evans | Stars: Iko Uwais, Ananda George, Ray Sahetapy, Donny Alamsyah
Votes: 217,119 | Gross: $4.11M
Seeing is believing, even after all the hype behind 'The Raid: Redemption', it more than lives up. A tremendous blend of brutal violence and non-stop thrills as a special squad get trapped in a notorious building, owned by a drug lord. At times the action sequences literally take your breath away as the officers face a desperate struggle to survive on each floor. WOW !!!!!!!!!!!!
12. Sholay (1975)
Not Rated | 162 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
After his family is murdered by a notorious and ruthless bandit, a former police officer enlists the services of two outlaws to capture the bandit.
Director: Ramesh Sippy | Stars: Sanjeev Kumar, Dharmendra, Amitabh Bachchan, Amjad Khan
Votes: 58,735
This bollywood epic tale of two criminals who are hired by their Jailor to defend a small village from a bandit, is perhaps the first Indian movie that crossed over to a wider international audience. This film not only featured classic performances from an all star cast but its style and flair matched the spaghetti western fever of the renowned Hollywood blockbusters.
13. No Mercy (2010)
Not Rated | 123 min | Action, Crime, Mystery
Despite being nearly proven the murderer, a serial killer threatens to kill the daughter of a forensic pathologist if he doesn't get him bailed out.
Director: Hyeong-Joon Kim | Stars: Sol Kyung-gu, Ryu Seung-beom, Han Hye-jin, Sung Ji-ru
Votes: 9,471
Aka 'No Mercy', this brutal revenge thriller surpasses even 'Oldboy', with its shocking climax. Based on a coroner's desperate attempt to save his daughter, who is being held by a killer in custody. Her price is the coroner betraying his duty and saving the killer, with a brutal twist. One of the best ever!!
14. Memento (2000)
R | 113 min | Mystery, Thriller
A man with short-term memory loss attempts to track down his wife's murderer.
Director: Christopher Nolan | Stars: Guy Pearce, Carrie-Anne Moss, Joe Pantoliano, Mark Boone Junior
Votes: 1,323,274 | Gross: $25.54M
Brilliant low budget revenge thriller from a director who has his own unique style. This film only features a handful of characters and keeps going back and forth yet keeps you hooked throughout.
15. Damien: Omen II (1978)
R | 107 min | Horror
Damien the Antichrist, now about to turn thirteen years old, finally learns of his destiny under the guidance of an unholy disciple of Satan. Meanwhile dark forces begin to eliminate all those who suspect the child's true identity.
Directors: Don Taylor, Mike Hodges | Stars: William Holden, Lee Grant, Jonathan Scott-Taylor, Robert Foxworth
Votes: 35,899 | Gross: $3.88M
The chilling sequel to the original 'Omen' is one of the rare occasions when a follow up exceeds the original.
16. The Omen (1976)
R | 111 min | Horror, Mystery
Mysterious deaths surround an American ambassador. Could the child that he is raising actually be the Antichrist? The Devil's own son?
Director: Richard Donner | Stars: Gregory Peck, Lee Remick, Harvey Stephens, David Warner
Votes: 132,619 | Gross: $4.27M
The original Omen remains a classic and having watched this film after many years, I appreciate the true nature of its quality. It is difficult for many movies to remain timeless but this story of the 'antichrist' is still a chiller.
17. A Few Good Men (1992)
R | 138 min | Drama, Thriller
Military lawyer Lieutenant Daniel Kaffee defends Marines accused of murder. They contend they were acting under orders.
Director: Rob Reiner | Stars: Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson, Demi Moore, Kevin Bacon
Votes: 287,435 | Gross: $141.34M
Truly gripping courtroom drama with an all star cast at their best. The face off between Jack Nicholson and Tom Cruise is heart stopping and classic cinema.
18. Deewaar (1975)
Not Rated | 174 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Vijay struggles as a dockworker and eventually becomes a leading figure of the underworld, while his younger brother Ravi is an educated, upright policeman. This divide causes problems in their relationship.
Director: Yash Chopra | Stars: Amitabh Bachchan, Shashi Kapoor, Nirupa Roy, Parveen Babi
Votes: 11,723
'The Wall between us' is a true Indian classic based on two brothers on opposite sides of the law. The lead performances are brilliant in a true timeless classic which stays away from glamour and focuses on human relationships and emotion.
19. Braveheart (1995)
R | 178 min | Biography, Drama, War
Scottish warrior William Wallace leads his countrymen in a rebellion to free his homeland from the tyranny of King Edward I of England.
Director: Mel Gibson | Stars: Mel Gibson, Sophie Marceau, Patrick McGoohan, Angus Macfadyen
Votes: 1,091,623 | Gross: $75.60M
The epic based on largely fictional events of William Wallace's brave stand against British tyranny. The film delivers as a grand spectacle with Mel Gibson delivering a thunderous performance as the braveheart warrior with stunning fight sequences.
20. I Am Legend (2007)
PG-13 | 101 min | Action, Drama, Horror
Years after a plague kills most of humanity and transforms the rest into monsters, the sole survivor in New York City struggles valiantly to find a cure.
Director: Francis Lawrence | Stars: Will Smith, Alice Braga, Charlie Tahan, Salli Richardson-Whitfield
Votes: 814,482 | Gross: $256.39M
This post-apocalyptic film is a dark and disturbing look at a future where a deadly virus has turned the survivors of the human race into flesh eating beasts. Will Smith brilliantly plays one of the few unaffected survivors who is struggling to retain his sanity and find a cure to this virus. 'Light up the darkness'.
21. Oldboy (2003)
R | 120 min | Action, Drama, Mystery
After being kidnapped and imprisoned for fifteen years, Oh Dae-Su is released, only to find that he must track down his captor in five days.
Director: Park Chan-wook | Stars: Choi Min-sik, Yoo Ji-tae, Kang Hye-jeong, Kim Byeong-Ok
Votes: 636,105 | Gross: $0.71M
This film was a landmark in regards to launching great cinema from the Far East. This film is much more than a revenge thriller with a powerful climax which is quite shocking and unpredictable.
22. The Green Mile (1999)
R | 189 min | Crime, Drama, Fantasy
A tale set on death row, where gentle giant John Coffey possesses the mysterious power to heal people's ailments. When the lead guard, Paul Edgecombe, recognizes John's gift, he tries to help stave off the condemned man's execution.
Director: Frank Darabont | Stars: Tom Hanks, Michael Clarke Duncan, David Morse, Bonnie Hunt
Votes: 1,407,892 | Gross: $136.80M
Superb prison drama adapted from the brilliant novel based on an innocent inmate who has miraculous powers to heal. His touch literally changes the lives of all around him.
23. Primal Fear (1996)
R | 129 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
An altar boy is accused of murdering a priest, and the truth is buried several layers deep.
Director: Gregory Hoblit | Stars: Richard Gere, Laura Linney, Edward Norton, John Mahoney
Votes: 247,177 | Gross: $56.12M
Brilliant courtroom drama superbly played out by Richard Gere and Edward Norton. The film is gripping throughout and has an amazing climax.
24. Taken (I) (2008)
PG-13 | 90 min | Action, Crime, Thriller
A retired CIA agent travels across Europe and relies on his old skills to save his estranged daughter, who has been kidnapped while on a trip to Paris.
Director: Pierre Morel | Stars: Liam Neeson, Maggie Grace, Famke Janssen, Leland Orser
Votes: 634,642 | Gross: $145.00M
The ultimate search of a father for his missing daughter in a foreign country. His search leads him to a seedy world of human trafficking and prostitution. Liam Neeson is cool and ruthless throughout as the film keeps you on the edge of your seat.
25. Lady Vengeance (2005)
R | 115 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
After being wrongfully imprisoned for thirteen years and having her child taken away from her, a woman seeks revenge through increasingly brutal means.
Director: Park Chan-wook | Stars: Nam-mi Kang, Jeong-nam Choi, Hye-Sook Go, Bok-hwa Baek
Votes: 86,131 | Gross: $0.21M
Excellent and stylish film made from the director of 'Oldboy' who surpasses even that film, with this tale of a young woman who seeks redemption and revenge after being released from prison following conviction for a horrific crime. The lead in this film gives an unforgettable performance, which is both charming and chilling. Brilliant!!
26. The Avengers (2012)
PG-13 | 143 min | Action, Sci-Fi
Earth's mightiest heroes must come together and learn to fight as a team if they are going to stop the mischievous Loki and his alien army from enslaving humanity.
Director: Joss Whedon | Stars: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner
Votes: 1,459,676 | Gross: $623.28M
The ultimate superhero experience comes to life in this grand marvel epic, which lives up to the hype. A star studded cast take their familiar roles to form Earth's elite force, battling forces from beyond as well as fighting against their own egos, and ofcourse each other. Superb!!!
27. Real Steel (2011)
PG-13 | 127 min | Action, Drama, Sci-Fi
In the near future, robot boxing is a top sport. A struggling ex-boxer feels he's found a champion in a discarded robot.
Director: Shawn Levy | Stars: Hugh Jackman, Evangeline Lilly, Dakota Goyo, Anthony Mackie
Votes: 355,731 | Gross: $85.47M
The 'Transformers' meets 'Rocky' in this emotional and excellent film based on the torn relationship between father and son as they set out for the bigtime in the Robot Boxing Championships. A truly enjoyable ride to the top.
28. Agneepath (2012)
Not Rated | 174 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A young boy's father is lynched before his eyes; fifteen years later he returns home for revenge.
Director: Karan Malhotra | Stars: Hrithik Roshan, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Sanjay Dutt, Rishi Kapoor
Votes: 26,871 | Gross: $1.98M
This tale of revenge from Indian cinema is perhaps better then the original from 1990. The lead actors are brilliantly cast and the climax is dramatic. As always with Bollywood, the need to have songs dampens the power of the movie but its approach to a story already told is fresh and subtle.
29. Ghajini (2008)
Not Rated | 186 min | Action, Drama, Mystery
A short-term memory loss patient goes on a killing spree in order to avenge the death of his ladylove.
Director: A.R. Murugadoss | Stars: Aamir Khan, Asin Thottumkal, Jiah Khan, Aamir Naik
Votes: 66,844 | Gross: $2.43M
The Indian remake of 'Memento' is brilliant even though it takes a while to get going. Amir Khan is truly chilling as he embarks in his bloody quest for revenge while disabled with short-term memory loss.
30. Love Exposure (2008)
Unrated | 237 min | Action, Comedy, Drama
A bizarre love triangle forms between a young Catholic upskirt photographer, a misandric girl and a manipulative cultist.
Director: Sion Sono | Stars: Takahiro Nishijima, Hikari Mitsushima, Sakura Andô, Yutaka Shimizu
Votes: 15,914
Brilliant Japanese film based on a young man's journey to redemption and love following a disturbed childhood. The two women he meets have equally disturbing pasts and their relationships clash. The full version is almost five hours long but is compelling and fascinating viewing.
31. Warrior (2011)
PG-13 | 140 min | Action, Drama, Sport
The youngest son of an alcoholic former boxer returns home, where he's trained by his father for competition in a mixed martial arts tournament - a path that puts the fighter on a collision course with his estranged, older brother.
Director: Gavin O'Connor | Stars: Tom Hardy, Nick Nolte, Joel Edgerton, Jennifer Morrison
Votes: 498,031 | Gross: $13.66M
There is no love lost between two fighting brothers as they enter the ultimate MMA tournament. Excellent performances and brutal fight scenes in a truly gripping drama.
32. The Hurricane (1999)
R | 146 min | Biography, Drama, Sport
The story of Rubin 'Hurricane' Carter, a boxer wrongly imprisoned for murder, and the people who aided in his fight to prove his innocence.
Director: Norman Jewison | Stars: Denzel Washington, Vicellous Shannon, Deborah Kara Unger, Liev Schreiber
Votes: 102,504 | Gross: $50.67M
The powerful real life story of Rubin 'Hurricane' Carter who was falsely accused and imprisoned for manslaughter. Denzel Washington delivers yet another outstanding portrayal of a real life figure.
33. The Incredible Hulk (2008)
PG-13 | 112 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Bruce Banner, a scientist on the run from the U.S. Government, must find a cure for the monster he turns into whenever he loses his temper.
Director: Louis Leterrier | Stars: Edward Norton, Liv Tyler, Tim Roth, William Hurt
Votes: 523,643 | Gross: $134.52M
Edward Norton is excellent as Dr Banner, the scientist who unleashes a fury from within. However the real star is the 'Hulk' itself.
34. Rocky IV (1985)
PG | 91 min | Drama, Sport
Rocky Balboa proudly holds the world heavyweight boxing championship, but a new challenger has stepped forward: Drago, a six-foot-four, 261-pound fighter who has the backing of the Soviet Union.
Director: Sylvester Stallone | Stars: Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers
Votes: 226,485 | Gross: $127.87M
By the time films reach their fourth instalment, they are normally not worth watching. However the 'Rocky' series is an exception as this film features the ageing champion giving up his title to battle the Russian powerhouse.
35. The Terminator (1984)
R | 107 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
A human soldier is sent from 2029 to 1984 to stop an almost indestructible cyborg killing machine, sent from the same year, which has been programmed to execute a young woman whose unborn son is the key to humanity's future salvation.
Director: James Cameron | Stars: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, Michael Biehn, Paul Winfield
Votes: 924,483 | Gross: $38.40M
The original futuristic cyborg thriller remains the best despite the multi-million dollar sequels that followed. Arnie was never better then when he played the killer cyborg.
36. The Hitcher (1986)
R | 97 min | Action, Mystery, Thriller
A young man who escapes the clutches of a murderous hitchhiker is subsequently stalked by the hitcher and framed for his crimes.
Director: Robert Harmon | Stars: Rutger Hauer, C. Thomas Howell, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Jeffrey DeMunn
Votes: 52,560 | Gross: $5.84M
This is a true cult classic with Rutger Hauer so menacing as 'the hitcher'. After a young driver picks up a down and out, he becomes the prey as the hunter stalks him causing death and destruction along the way. This film surely set the landmark for so many slasher movies that followed.
37. Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003)
R | 111 min | Action, Crime, Thriller
After awakening from a four-year coma, a former assassin wreaks vengeance on the team of assassins who betrayed her.
Director: Quentin Tarantino | Stars: Uma Thurman, David Carradine, Daryl Hannah, Michael Madsen
Votes: 1,194,415 | Gross: $70.10M
The slick and stylish revenge thriller from Tarantino delivers with over the top action and gut wrenching violence. 'Bang Bang, My baby shot me down'.
38. Boyz n the Hood (1991)
R | 112 min | Crime, Drama
Follows the lives of three young males living in the Crenshaw ghetto of Los Angeles, dissecting questions of race, relationships, violence, and future prospects.
Director: John Singleton | Stars: Cuba Gooding Jr., Laurence Fishburne, Hudhail Al-Amir, Lloyd Avery II
Votes: 154,686 | Gross: $57.50M
This gritty tale of gangland violence features strong performances and a powerful theme throughout.
39. Gran Torino (2008)
R | 116 min | Drama
After a Hmong teenager tries to steal his prized 1972 Gran Torino, a disgruntled, prejudiced Korean War veteran seeks to redeem both the boy and himself.
Director: Clint Eastwood | Stars: Clint Eastwood, Bee Vang, Christopher Carley, Ahney Her
Votes: 815,143 | Gross: $148.10M
Clint Eastwood is as tough as ever as he plays a war veteran protecting his Korean neighbours from hoodlums.
40. Man on Fire (2004)
R | 146 min | Action, Crime, Drama
In Mexico City, a former CIA operative swears vengeance on those who committed an unspeakable act against the family he was hired to protect.
Director: Tony Scott | Stars: Denzel Washington, Christopher Walken, Dakota Fanning, Radha Mitchell
Votes: 389,725 | Gross: $77.91M
Denzel Washington is superb as an ex-CIA agent who pursues the men who kidnap the young girl, he is assigned to protect.
41. Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead (1995)
R | 115 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Five different criminals face imminent death after botching a job quite badly.
Director: Gary Fleder | Stars: Andy Garcia, Christopher Walken, Christopher Lloyd, William Forsythe
Votes: 29,801 | Gross: $0.53M
This underrated but superb gangster thriller features Andy Garcia and his crew who are living on borrowed time after a hit goes disastrously wrong. Brilliant performances throughout in a violent and uncompromising film.
42. The Departed (2006)
R | 151 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
An undercover cop and a mole in the police attempt to identify each other while infiltrating an Irish gang in South Boston.
Director: Martin Scorsese | Stars: Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Jack Nicholson, Mark Wahlberg
Votes: 1,422,705 | Gross: $132.38M
A brilliantly made stylish thriller in which the Police Department and a gang of crooks aim to outsmart each other. However at stake are the lives of two men. The lead actors are brilliant in this tense drama.
43. Heat (1995)
R | 170 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A group of high-end professional thieves start to feel the heat from the LAPD when they unknowingly leave a verbal clue at their latest heist.
Director: Michael Mann | Stars: Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, Val Kilmer, Jon Voight
Votes: 719,649 | Gross: $67.44M
This film was quite simply a dream come true as the two 'Godfathers' of American cinema finally come head to head in the ultimate cops and robbers blockbuster.
44. Ip Man (2008)
R | 106 min | Action, Biography, Drama
During the Japanese invasion of China, a wealthy martial artist is forced to leave his home when his city is occupied. With little means of providing for themselves, Ip Man and the remaining members of the city must find a way to survive.
Director: Wilson Yip | Stars: Donnie Yen, Simon Yam, Siu-Wong Fan, Ka-Tung Lam
Votes: 233,626
Truly epic tale of a master of martial arts and his tremendous journey in war torn China. Surely one of the best martial arts movies ever made.
45. Batman Begins (2005)
PG-13 | 140 min | Action, Crime, Drama
After witnessing his parents' death, Bruce learns the art of fighting to confront injustice. When he returns to Gotham as Batman, he must stop a secret society that intends to destroy the city.
Director: Christopher Nolan | Stars: Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Ken Watanabe, Liam Neeson
Votes: 1,578,981 | Gross: $206.85M
Christopher Nolan's dark portrayal of Batman seems the most accurate depiction of the caped crusader. The film explores the roots of this superhero like never before and Christian Bale delivers an excellent and sullen performance as Bruce Wayne the disturbed millionaire with an ultra-ego.
46. The Dark Knight (2008)
PG-13 | 152 min | Action, Crime, Drama
When the menace known as the Joker wreaks havoc and chaos on the people of Gotham, Batman must accept one of the greatest psychological and physical tests of his ability to fight injustice.
Director: Christopher Nolan | Stars: Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart, Michael Caine
Votes: 2,871,699 | Gross: $534.86M
The brilliant captivating sequel to Christopher Nolan's epic tale of the Batman saga. Batman faces off against his ultimate nemesis, Joker in this thrilling film.
47. The Dark Knight Rises (2012)
PG-13 | 164 min | Action, Drama, Thriller
Eight years after the Joker's reign of chaos, Batman is coerced out of exile with the assistance of the mysterious Selina Kyle in order to defend Gotham City from the vicious guerrilla terrorist Bane.
Director: Christopher Nolan | Stars: Christian Bale, Tom Hardy, Anne Hathaway, Gary Oldman
Votes: 1,827,988 | Gross: $448.14M
Truly epic conclusion to Christopher Nolan’s stunningly dark vision of ‘Batman’. This third and final instalment sees the now disturbed caped crusader battle against the formidable ‘Bane’. The film delivers on the same grand scale as the previous two instalments, making Nolan’s epic trilogy a real masterpiece. ‘Batman Begins’, ‘The Dark Knight’ and ‘The Dark Knight Rises’, are separate films yet in essence are inseparable, making this series perhaps the best superhero films of all time.
48. American Gangster (2007)
R | 157 min | Biography, Crime, Drama
An outcast New York City cop is charged with bringing down Harlem drug lord Frank Lucas, whose real life inspired this partly biographical film.
Director: Ridley Scott | Stars: Denzel Washington, Russell Crowe, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Josh Brolin
Votes: 452,649 | Gross: $130.16M
This menacing tale of a true life gangster from Harlem, will always be indebted to outstanding performances from Denzel Washington and Russel Crowe.
49. Open Water 2: Adrift (2006)
R | 94 min | Adventure, Drama, Horror
When a group of friends fail to lower the ladder of their boat, they find themselves stranded in the surrounding waters and struggle to survive.
Director: Hans Horn | Stars: Susan May Pratt, Richard Speight Jr., Niklaus Lange, Ali Hillis
Votes: 19,947
Excellent disaster movie in which friends are stranded in the sea while travelling on an exotic yacht. The film makes you feel their desperation as their frustration becomes a battle for survival.
50. The Last House on the Left (2009)
R | 110 min | Horror, Thriller
After kidnapping and brutally assaulting two young women, a gang unknowingly finds refuge at a vacation home belonging to the parents of one of the victims: a mother and father who devise an increasingly gruesome series of revenge tactics.
Director: Dennis Iliadis | Stars: Garret Dillahunt, Monica Potter, Tony Goldwyn, Michael Bowen
Votes: 100,433 | Gross: $32.75M
Brutal and disturbing film of revenge. Contains the infamous rape scene which is difficult to watch but the film itself is brilliantly acted and has an atmospheric eeriness throughout.
51. High Tension (2003)
R | 91 min | Horror
Best friends Marie and Alexia decide to spend a quiet weekend at Alexia's parents' secluded farmhouse. But on the night of their arrival, the girls' idyllic getaway turns into an endless night of horror.
Director: Alexandre Aja | Stars: Cécile de France, Maïwenn, Philippe Nahon, Franck Khalfoun
Votes: 77,877 | Gross: $3.68M
Excellent slasher film from French cinema. Anyone who knows anything about French films know the quality of their acting and blood soaked thrills.
52. Training Day (2001)
R | 122 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
A rookie cop spends his first day as a Los Angeles narcotics officer with a rogue detective who isn't what he appears to be.
Director: Antoine Fuqua | Stars: Denzel Washington, Ethan Hawke, Scott Glenn, Tom Berenger
Votes: 473,030 | Gross: $76.63M
Denzel Washington in ruthless form as a hardened cop showing rookie, Ethan Hawke the ropes on his first day. This is a tense thriller with Denzel in unforgettable form.
53. Agneepath (1990)
Not Rated | 174 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A young boy's quest for revenge leads him to become a gangster as an adult, and with each day he becomes more and more like his enemies. Can he find vengeance and redemption?
Director: Mukul Anand | Stars: Amitabh Bachchan, Mithun Chakraborty, Madhavi, Neelam Kothari
Votes: 9,460
The iconic Indian saga of revenge featuring Amithabh Bachchan in perhaps his best ever performance. The film disappoints in some areas where there are a few unnecessary characters, however the film delivers with the style and flair of a true gangster movie and the brilliant poem 'Path of Fire'.
54. Rambo (2008)
R | 92 min | Action, Adventure, Thriller
In Thailand, John Rambo joins a group of mercenaries to venture into war-torn Burma, and rescue a group of Christian aid workers who were kidnapped by the ruthless local infantry unit.
Director: Sylvester Stallone | Stars: Sylvester Stallone, Julie Benz, Matthew Marsden, Graham McTavish
Votes: 244,605 | Gross: $42.75M
The brutal conclusion to the 'Rambo' series is the most uncompromising and powerful instalment with Stallone in great form and the violence like never before.
55. Falling Down (1993)
R | 113 min | Action, Crime, Drama
An ordinary man frustrated with the various flaws he sees in society begins to psychotically and violently lash out against them.
Director: Joel Schumacher | Stars: Michael Douglas, Robert Duvall, Barbara Hershey, Rachel Ticotin
Votes: 206,731 | Gross: $40.90M
This simple but powerful journey into the mind of a man who has finally snapped in the course of one day, is compelling viewing. Michael Douglas is brilliant as he leads a path of destruction on his way 'home'.
56. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... (2001)
Not Rated | 210 min | Drama, Musical, Romance
After marrying a poor woman, rich Rahul is disowned by his father and moves to London to build a new life. Years later, his now-grown younger brother Rohan embarks on a mission to bring Rahul back home and reunite the family.
Director: Karan Johar | Stars: Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Amitabh Bachchan, Hrithik Roshan
Votes: 55,651 | Gross: $2.90M
The ultimate Indian extravaganza with a star studded cast in a story of family turmoil, love and loss.
57. Mystic River (2003)
R | 138 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The tragic murder of a 19-year-old girl reunites three childhood friends still living in Boston--the victim's gangster father, a detective, and the disturbed man they both suspect of killing her.
Director: Clint Eastwood | Stars: Sean Penn, Tim Robbins, Kevin Bacon, Emmy Rossum
Votes: 485,954 | Gross: $90.14M
Excellent and atmospheric film directed by Clint Eastwood. Brilliant performances by the lead actors who play friends re-united after a shocking murder. The film focuses on a small town and the effects of this tragedy on its residents.
58. Ali (2001)
R | 157 min | Biography, Drama, Sport
A biography of sports legend Muhammad Ali, focusing on his triumphs and controversies between 1964 and 1974.
Director: Michael Mann | Stars: Will Smith, Jamie Foxx, Jon Voight, Mario Van Peebles
Votes: 105,569 | Gross: $58.20M
The biopic of 'The Greatest' Ali, convincingly played by Will Smith. The film focuses not on the tremendous personality of an iconic sports star but on the turmoil in Ali's life over a period of ten years. The fight scenes are disappointing but the film gives an insight into the real man.
59. 8MM (1999)
R | 123 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A private investigator is hired to discover if a "snuff film" is authentic or not.
Director: Joel Schumacher | Stars: Nicolas Cage, Joaquin Phoenix, James Gandolfini, Peter Stormare
Votes: 142,766 | Gross: $36.66M
This gripping and disturbing film uncovers the seedy world of Hollywood and the fate of a young girl who dreams of making it. The film discusses in graphic detail some of the horrors that exist behind the glitz and glamour of a world, many dream of being part of. The film will effect you as much as the character brilliantly played by Nicolas Cage as he discovers the truth.
60. Leaving Las Vegas (1995)
R | 111 min | Drama, Romance
Ben Sanderson, a Hollywood screenwriter who lost everything because of his alcoholism, arrives in Las Vegas to drink himself to death. There, he meets and forms an uneasy friendship and non-interference pact with prostitute Sera.
Director: Mike Figgis | Stars: Nicolas Cage, Elisabeth Shue, Julian Sands, Richard Lewis
Votes: 134,708 | Gross: $32.03M
This disturbing film shows the final days of an alcoholic and his relationship with a Las Vegas prostitute. Some films stay with you for a long time due to their realism and the depth of the primary characters. This film is one of those with Nicholas Cage and Elizabeth Shue oustanding thoughout.
61. Rocky (1976)
PG | 120 min | Drama, Sport
A small-time Philadelphia boxer gets a supremely rare chance to fight the world heavyweight champion in a bout in which he strives to go the distance for his self-respect.
Director: John G. Avildsen | Stars: Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers
Votes: 628,618 | Gross: $117.24M
The original film featuring a club journeyman boxer who gets a dream shot at the world heavyweight title. Rocky is brilliantly made with Stallone delivering a honest and powerful performance, which started one of the most celebrated film series of all time.
62. Predator (1987)
R | 107 min | Action, Adventure, Horror
A team of commandos on a mission in a Central American jungle find themselves hunted by an extraterrestrial warrior.
Director: John McTiernan | Stars: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Carl Weathers, Kevin Peter Hall, Elpidia Carrillo
Votes: 455,027 | Gross: $59.74M
Arnold Schwarzenegger is in fine form as he leads a group of soldiers, who find themselves in a deadly duel with a fearsome alien. This masterpiece is a classic not just because of the special effects but due to the chilling jungle atmosphere and excellent performances of a star cast.
63. Salvador (1986)
R | 122 min | Drama, History, Thriller
A burnt-out photojournalist becomes involved in a Central American revolution.
Director: Oliver Stone | Stars: James Woods, Jim Belushi, Michael Murphy, John Savage
Votes: 23,161
Sometimes you watch a film once, a long time ago but its so powerful it is something you never forget. This is a brutal and truly brilliant war movie with the excellent James Wood in the lead role. It is much better made then some of the more renowned war movies and James Wood yet again delivers an unforgettable performance.
64. Devdas (1955)
159 min | Drama, Musical, Romance
The scion of a wealthy landowner family turns to alcohol and self-pity and slowly self-destructs after class differences force him to break off his relationship with his childhood sweetheart.
Director: Bimal Roy | Stars: Dilip Kumar, Suchitra Sen, Vyjayanthimala, Motilal
Votes: 2,029
This tale of tragedy in love was one of the true landmarks in early Indian cinema. The story of a wealthy landowner's son whose life spirals into chaos and depression as he becomes an alcoholic after losing the love of his life. This film adapted from a classic novel has never been made this well since and Dilip Kumar's portrayal of Devdas, is brilliant and most convincing.
65. Raging Bull (1980)
R | 129 min | Biography, Drama, Sport
The life of boxer Jake LaMotta, whose violence and temper that led him to the top in the ring destroyed his life outside of it.
Director: Martin Scorsese | Stars: Robert De Niro, Cathy Moriarty, Joe Pesci, Frank Vincent
Votes: 380,342 | Gross: $23.38M
Robert De Niro gives one of his career best performances as boxing legend, Jake Lamotta whose controversial life was as colourful outside the ring as it was inside it. Supported with brutal fight sequences and stunning cinematography, this film is a timeless classic.
66. Psycho (1960)
R | 109 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller
A Phoenix secretary embezzles $40,000 from her employer's client, goes on the run and checks into a remote motel run by a young man under the domination of his mother.
Director: Alfred Hitchcock | Stars: Anthony Perkins, Janet Leigh, Vera Miles, John Gavin
Votes: 718,479 | Gross: $32.00M
The original tale of the Psychotic Norman Bates is perhaps the most significant film amongst the true chillers of American cinema. Despite the film not being as brutal as some of the modern day thrillers, it still sends a shiver down your spine.
67. Point Break (1991)
R | 122 min | Action, Crime, Thriller
An F.B.I. Agent goes undercover to catch a gang of surfers who may be bank robbers.
Director: Kathryn Bigelow | Stars: Patrick Swayze, Keanu Reeves, Gary Busey, Lori Petty
Votes: 202,370 | Gross: $43.22M
Truly exciting and unrelenting thriller with the cops and robbers theme, made with style and a fast pace. This film follows an undercover cop who infiltrates a gang of bank robbers, finding their life too appealing to give up.
68. Donnie Brasco (1997)
R | 127 min | Biography, Crime, Drama
An FBI undercover agent infiltrates the mob and finds himself identifying more with the Mafia life--at the expense of his regular one.
Director: Mike Newell | Stars: Al Pacino, Johnny Depp, Michael Madsen, Bruno Kirby
Votes: 332,356 | Gross: $41.91M
Johnny Depp gives one of the truly great performances as the undercover cop who infilitrates a gang only to become disillusioned with his actual identity.
69. The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
R | 118 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
A young F.B.I. cadet must receive the help of an incarcerated and manipulative cannibal killer to help catch another serial killer, a madman who skins his victims.
Director: Jonathan Demme | Stars: Jodie Foster, Anthony Hopkins, Scott Glenn, Ted Levine
Votes: 1,548,687 | Gross: $130.74M
This all time classic delivers with Anthony Hopkins portraying one of the most infamous killers in cinema history. The film has a claustophobic atmosphere with tension rising as Jodie Foster seeks the help of Hannibal to find a deadly serial killer on the loose.
70. First Blood (1982)
R | 93 min | Action, Adventure, Thriller
A veteran Green Beret is forced by a cruel Sheriff and his deputies to flee into the mountains and wage an escalating one-man war against his pursuers.
Director: Ted Kotcheff | Stars: Sylvester Stallone, Brian Dennehy, Richard Crenna, Bill McKinney
Votes: 275,663 | Gross: $47.21M
The original Rambo film starring Sylvester Stallone as the troubled Vietnam veteran, who takes on a small town's Police department. This film will remain a classic with Stallone making his debut as the legendary fallen war hero. 'Dont push me'.
71. Instinct (1999)
R | 126 min | Drama, Thriller
When noted anthropologist Dr. Ethan Powell, who left society to live in the jungle, is imprisoned for murder, it's up to young psychiatrist Theo Caulder to get through to him.
Director: Jon Turteltaub | Stars: Anthony Hopkins, Cuba Gooding Jr., Donald Sutherland, Maura Tierney
Votes: 34,295 | Gross: $34.10M
Brilliant and thought provoking drama based on the psyco-analysis of a man who has been living away from civilisation for years. Memorable performances by Anthony Hopkins and Cuba Gooding Jr.
72. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011)
R | 158 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Journalist Mikael Blomkvist is aided in his search for a woman who has been missing for 40 years by young computer hacker Lisbeth Salander.
Director: David Fincher | Stars: Daniel Craig, Rooney Mara, Christopher Plummer, Stellan Skarsgård
Votes: 494,963 | Gross: $102.52M
Tense and intelligent adaptation of the best selling book, based on a journalist who is hired to find the killer of a young girl who disappeared forty years ago. This is a brutal and uncompromising thriller with great lead performances.
73. X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009)
PG-13 | 107 min | Action, Sci-Fi
The early years of James Logan, featuring his rivalry with his brother Victor Creed, his service in the special forces team Weapon X, and his experimentation into the metal-lined mutant Wolverine.
Director: Gavin Hood | Stars: Hugh Jackman, Liev Schreiber, Ryan Reynolds, Danny Huston
Votes: 530,730 | Gross: $179.88M
Prequel to the X-men series following the roots of 'Wolverine'. This is a truly exciting and classic portrayal of the Wolverine phenomenon, brilliantly played by Hugh Jackman.
74. The Man from Nowhere (2010)
R | 119 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A quiet pawnshop keeper with a violent past takes on a drug-and-organ trafficking ring in hope of saving the child who is his only friend.
Director: Lee Jeong-beom | Stars: Won Bin, Kim Sae-ron, Kim Tae-hoon, Kim Hee-won
Votes: 74,869 | Gross: $0.01M
True to Korean cinema, this is another brutal and emotional film featuring an ex-secret service agent who pursues a ruthless gang who takes his only friend, a young girl.
75. A Time to Kill (1996)
R | 149 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
In Canton, Mississippi, a fearless young lawyer and his assistant defend a black man accused of murdering two white men who raped his ten-year-old daughter, inciting violent retribution and revenge from the Ku Klux Klan.
Director: Joel Schumacher | Stars: Matthew McConaughey, Sandra Bullock, Samuel L. Jackson, Kevin Spacey
Votes: 181,715 | Gross: $108.77M
A disturbing and powerful courtroom drama, based on a trial of a black father who avenges the brutal rape of his young daughter, by killing the two white men responsible. The trial sparkes racial tensions in the small town.
76. Cape Fear (1991)
R | 128 min | Crime, Thriller
A convicted rapist, released from prison after serving a fourteen-year sentence, stalks the family of the lawyer who originally defended him.
Director: Martin Scorsese | Stars: Robert De Niro, Nick Nolte, Jessica Lange, Juliette Lewis
Votes: 216,742 | Gross: $79.10M
Chilling remake of the classic, with Robert De Niro cast brilliantly as Max Cady the convict released from prison who seeks revenge against his defence attorney who failed to defend him.
77. A Bittersweet Life (2005)
Not Rated | 119 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Things go wrong for a high ranking mobster when he doesn't follow his boss's orders.
Directors: Jung Doo Hong, Jee-woon Kim | Stars: Lee Byung-hun, Shin Min-a, Kim Yeong-cheol, Hwang Jung-min
Votes: 42,927
Brilliantly made gangster thriller following a hitman's war with the gangsters who employ him after he makes a moral decision and defies an order. The brilliance of this film lies in its calm pace throughout, leading however to a brutal and explosive climax.
78. Memories of Murder (2003)
Not Rated | 132 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
In a small Korean province in 1986, two detectives struggle with the case of multiple young women being found raped and murdered by an unknown culprit.
Director: Bong Joon Ho | Stars: Song Kang-ho, Kim Sang-kyung, Kim Roe-ha, Song Jae-ho
Votes: 216,551 | Gross: $0.01M
This brilliant crime drama tells the real account of a serial killer who is preying on young girls in a small town. The local officers seem inadequately prepared to deal with this menace and are assisted by an officer from the big city. This film is sophisticated in its approach as the viewer begins to identify with the main characters and their desperate hunt for the killer. Its edge of your seat drama !!
79. 127 Hours (2010)
R | 94 min | Biography, Drama
A mountain climber becomes trapped under a boulder while canyoneering alone near Moab, Utah and resorts to desperate measures in order to survive.
Director: Danny Boyle | Stars: James Franco, Amber Tamblyn, Kate Mara, Sean Bott
Votes: 401,492 | Gross: $18.34M
Excellent adaptation of the remarkable true story of the mountaineer who finds himself in a desperate struggle for survival. Compelling viewing.
80. Shakti (1982)
166 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A scrupulously honest cop refuses kidnappers' demands at grave risk to the life of his son. The son is rescued but lives forever scarred by his father's willingness to sacrifice his own son... See full summary »
Director: Ramesh Sippy | Stars: Dilip Kumar, Amitabh Bachchan, Rakhee Gulzar, Smita Patil
Votes: 2,370
This is true indian cinema with the duel between good and evil being fought out between father and son. What made this film legendary was the pairing of Bollywood demi-gods; Dilip Kumaar and Amithabh Bachchan, something which has never been done since.
81. A Dirty Carnival (2006)
Not Rated | 140 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A small time thug collecting debts for the local triad is torn between his criminal aspirations and his devotion to family.
Director: Ha Yoo | Stars: Zo In-sung, Chun Ho-jin, Min Nam-koong, Lee Bo-young
Votes: 9,239
This stylish gangster thriller, is another gem from Korean cinema. The film portrays the life of a smalltime gangster whose apparent rise to power takes a brutal turn after he re-unites with his childhood friends.
82. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2009)
R | 152 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A journalist is aided by a young female hacker in his search for the killer of a woman who has been dead for forty years.
Director: Niels Arden Oplev | Stars: Michael Nyqvist, Noomi Rapace, Ewa Fröling, Lena Endre
Votes: 223,365 | Gross: $10.10M
This Swedish adaption of the best selling novel, is superior to the American version, which came a couple of years later. This film seems easier to follow as well as having that ability to shock, which the American version also had.
83. American History X (1998)
R | 119 min | Crime, Drama
Living a life marked by violence, neo-Nazi Derek finally goes to prison after killing two black youths. Upon his release, Derek vows to change; he hopes to prevent his brother, Danny, who idolizes Derek, from following in his footsteps.
Director: Tony Kaye | Stars: Edward Norton, Edward Furlong, Beverly D'Angelo, Jennifer Lien
Votes: 1,186,588 | Gross: $6.72M
This uncompromising and brutal tale follows a right wing activist who begins to rid his heart of hate and prejudice then sets out to save his younger brother. Another classic performance from Edward Norton.
84. Spider-Man 3 (2007)
PG-13 | 139 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
A strange black entity from another world bonds with Peter Parker and causes inner turmoil as he contends with new villains, temptations, and revenge.
Director: Sam Raimi | Stars: Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, Topher Grace, Thomas Haden Church
Votes: 637,828 | Gross: $336.53M
Excellent and quite powerful third instalment of the Spiderman series, as the reluctant superhero needs to battle some formidable foes as well as a dark side to himself.
85. Crying Fist (2005)
134 min | Action, Drama, Sport
Tae Sik, a troubled middle aged man and Sang Hwan, a troubled youth will meet in the ring with their respective mission. To change their life.
Director: Ryu Seung-wan | Stars: Choi Min-sik, Ryu Seung-beom, Jeong-ah Bae, Kim Byeong-Ok
Votes: 3,134
Gritty Korean boxing drama following the lives of two men, whose lives have spiralled into turmoil and they seek redemption through a national boxing tournament. The brilliance of this film lies in how it follows two lead characters who dont meet in the entire film until the brutal climax.
86. The Yellow Sea (2010)
R | 136 min | Action, Crime, Drama
When the attempt to kill a professor goes wrong, a series of violent events are triggered which force a taxi driver to run for his life.
Director: Na Hong-jin | Stars: Lee Yoo-mi, Ha Jung-woo, Lee Hee-joon, Kim Yoon-seok
Votes: 22,960
Compelling thriller from the director of 'The Chaser', features a cab driver living in China who travels to Korea for a deadly assignment while also searching for his missing wife. The film has some routine thrills but its strength lies in the intensity of the characters and in its atmosphere.
87. Law Abiding Citizen (2009)
R | 109 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A frustrated man decides to take justice into his own hands after a plea bargain sets one of his family's killers free.
Director: F. Gary Gray | Stars: Gerard Butler, Jamie Foxx, Leslie Bibb, Colm Meaney
Votes: 319,957 | Gross: $73.34M
Brilliant tale of revenge, based on a man whose family is brutally murdered. He seeks to punish those responsible as well as the Judicial system that failed him. The film asks thought provoking questions on the morality of revenge and the definition of true justice.
88. Confessions (2010)
Not Rated | 106 min | Drama, Thriller
A psychological thriller of a grieving mother turned cold-blooded avenger with a twisty master plan to pay back those who were responsible for her daughter's death.
Director: Tetsuya Nakashima | Stars: Takako Matsu, Yoshino Kimura, Masaki Okada, Yukito Nishii
Votes: 42,075
This Japanese film is dark and disturbing, as it follows a teacher whose daughter is killed seemingly in an accident. However she uncovers the truth and devises a deadly plan to punish her students who were ultimatley responsible. Extremely clever film with many twists but was difficult to watch at times due to its main subject; children.
89. Wrong Turn at Tahoe (2009)
R | 91 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A small-time crime boss kills a drug dealer without realizing that the drug dealer works for the biggest crime boss in the country.
Director: Franck Khalfoun | Stars: Cuba Gooding Jr., Miguel Ferrer, Harvey Keitel, Alex Meneses
Votes: 4,605
Excellent gangster drama following the clash between small time hoodlums and a major crime figure. A familiar plot but brilliantly acted with excellent and witty dialogue, makes this one of my favourite gangster flicks. 'Its in my nature' ..........
90. Hostel (2005)
R | 94 min | Horror
Three backpackers head to a Slovak city that promises to meet their hedonistic expectations, with no idea of the hell that awaits them.
Director: Eli Roth | Stars: Jay Hernandez, Derek Richardson, Eythor Gudjonsson, Barbara Nedeljakova
Votes: 191,021 | Gross: $47.33M
Gripping and bloody thriller following the vacation of two American backpackers who go looking for fun in Slovakia. What awaits them is sheer hell at the 'Hostel'. This film has shades of 'Martyrs' in its use of graphic violence and shocks at every turn.
91. Crossing Over (2009)
R | 113 min | Crime, Drama
Crossing Over is about illegal aliens of many nationalities in the Los Angeles area and the authorities and individuals dealing with them.
Director: Wayne Kramer | Stars: Harrison Ford, Ashley Judd, Ray Liotta, Jim Sturgess
Votes: 24,531 | Gross: $0.45M
A powerful film following the lives of foreigners living in the United States, looking for permanant stay. Each character is well developed and their stories equally compelling. A star studded cast makes this film even more appealing, yet has a poor climax. The director seems to get caught up in patriotic feelings of being an American, and spoils the film with a weak cheesy ending. Most of it is great !!
92. Friend (2001)
Not Rated | 113 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Four childhood friends go their separate ways, two go off to college while the others become rival gangsters.
Director: Kyung-taek Kwak | Stars: Yu Oh-seong, Jang Dong-Gun, Seo Tae-hwa, Un-taek Jeong
Votes: 5,324
Highly rated Korean gangster film portaying the lives of four friends from childhood to youth. Their friendship is torn apart as a result of the gangster culture that surrounds them.
93. No Country for Old Men (2007)
R | 122 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Violence and mayhem ensue after a hunter stumbles upon the aftermath of a drug deal gone wrong and over two million dollars in cash near the Rio Grande.
Directors: Ethan Coen, Joel Coen | Stars: Tommy Lee Jones, Javier Bardem, Josh Brolin, Woody Harrelson
Votes: 1,060,592 | Gross: $74.28M
Excellent and gripping film following a man who takes a stash of money from a drug deal gone wrong. On his pursuit is the town's sheriff as well as a cold blooded killer. The film has a star cast and is very tense throughout, with a sense of danger. Despite having a disappointing end, it remains compelling viewing for anyone who loves cat and mouse thrillers.
94. Evil Angel (2009)
123 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller
When the young woman Emma Carillo is stabbed five times, paramedic Marcus Galan feels a great empathy for her and unsuccessfully tries to save her life in the Mercy Hospital. Meanwhile the ... See full summary »
Director: Richard Dutcher | Stars: Ving Rhames, Ava Gaudet, Kristopher Shepard, Richard Dutcher
Votes: 1,382
Sexy and stylish adaptation of the 'Lilith' legend. According to Hebrew scriptures, Lilith was the first wife of Adam before Eve, but was rejected and forsaken. She swore to avenge her humiliation by destroying the children of Adam and Eve. The film is exciting throughout as it focuses on a paramedic who is forced to ultimatley face off with evil.
95. Breathless (2008)
Not Rated | 130 min | Crime, Drama
A bitter loan shark strikes a friendship with a troubled schoolgirl as he faces his own troubled past with his abusive father.
Director: Yang Ik-joon | Stars: Kim Kkobbi, Hwan Lee, Yang Ik-joon, Jeong-soon Park
Votes: 5,563
This Korean classic is an indepth study into the cycle of violence that exists in the inner deprived areas of many cities. The lead character is brilliantly described by one critic as 'one of the hardest men in screen history'. This also accuratley fits the description of this thought provoking film.
96. Pride and Glory (2008)
R | 130 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
A family's moral codes are tested when Ray Tierney investigates a case that reveals an incendiary police corruption scandal involving his own brother-in-law. For Ray, the truth is revelatory, a Pandora's Box that threatens to upend not only the Tierney legacy but the entire NYPD.
Director: Gavin O'Connor | Stars: Edward Norton, Colin Farrell, Noah Emmerich, Jon Voight
Votes: 63,294 | Gross: $15.71M
Excellent Police thriller following a family of officers whose loyalty to the New York Police Department and to each other is tested, when a corruption scandal unfolds. A star cast deliver compelling performances in a high class drama.
97. A Perfect World (1993)
PG-13 | 138 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
A kidnapped boy strikes up a friendship with his captor, an escaped convict on the run from the law, while the search for him continues.
Director: Clint Eastwood | Stars: Kevin Costner, Clint Eastwood, Laura Dern, T.J. Lowther
Votes: 86,946 | Gross: $31.16M
This film features Kevin Costner's best ever performance as an escaped convict who holds a boy hostage. However as the film progresses the convict forms a remarkable relationship with the young boy, to the point that they become inseparable. Clint Eastwood is back in the all too familiar role of a hardened police officer assigned to capture the convict. Brilliant performances in a tense thriller.
98. After... (2006)
R | 80 min | Horror, Thriller
Urban Explorers are extreme sports' answer to computer hackers: a growing breed of thrill-seekers who thrive on infiltrating the planet's most dangerous man-made structures... Just because they can.
Director: David L. Cunningham | Stars: Daniel Caltagirone, Flora Montgomery, Nicholas Aaron, Madi Grace Cunningham
Votes: 836
This is a deeply disturbing film, which takes the viewer onto a journey through the eyes of an urban explorer. The lead along with his wife and friend enter the infamous Metro-2 line in Russia to explore, but in reality the real darkness and danger exists within. This film is so claustrophobic and intense, it almost seems like you are being suffocated. Definitley not mainsteam but bold film making at its best.
99. Shuttle (2008)
R | 107 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A late night airport shuttle ride home descends into darkness.
Director: Edward Anderson | Stars: Tony Curran, Peyton List, Cameron Goodman, Cullen Douglas
Votes: 6,086 | Gross: $0.01M
Truly terrifying film showing the desperate attempt by passengers to escape from a shuttle bus, which is taking them home. This film is nailbiting and its best quality is that it never becomes predictable. In fact, the viewer along with the terrifyed passengers have no idea what awaits them!!!
100. Them (2006)
R | 77 min | Horror, Thriller
Lucas and Clementine live peacefully in their isolated country house, but one night they wake up to strange noise... they're not alone... and a group of hooded assailants begin to terrorize them throughout the night.
Directors: David Moreau, Xavier Palud | Stars: Olivia Bonamy, Michaël Cohen, Adriana Mocca, Maria Roman
Votes: 32,084
This French shocker is both disturbing and unsettling. Based on a true story of a young couple's terrifying ordeal when intruders break into their home. Very simply made yet it never lets up its tension and suspense, focusing on our own worst fears. In fact, you realise the impact of this film only when it ends and you begin checking your doors and windows are locked.
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