1992 Ranked Films
The ranked list of 1992 films that I have seen so far.
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- DirectorNeil JordanStarsStephen ReaJaye DavidsonForest WhitakerA British soldier kidnapped by the IRA soon befriends one of his captors, who then becomes drawn into the soldier's world.10/10
Essentially two fascinating storylines intertwined into one, The Crying Game is a compelling and unpredictable tale of love and war featuring a tour de force performance from Jaye Davidson. - DirectorClint EastwoodStarsClint EastwoodGene HackmanMorgan FreemanRetired Old West gunslinger William Munny reluctantly takes on one last job, with the help of his old partner Ned Logan and a young man, The "Schofield Kid."10/10
A much needed revisionist western in terms of exploring fresh thematic territory, Unforgiven is understated and gorgeously shot, with terrific work done by Clint Eastwood both in front of and behind the camera. - DirectorQuentin TarantinoStarsHarvey KeitelTim RothMichael MadsenWhen a simple jewelry heist goes horribly wrong, the surviving criminals begin to suspect that one of them is a police informant.10/10
A tour de force first feature for Quentin Tarantino, Reservoir Dogs circumvents conventional heist film trappings and finds a unique take. - DirectorJames IvoryStarsAnthony HopkinsEmma ThompsonVanessa RedgraveSet in the early 20th century, class distinctions and troubled relations affect the relationship between two families and the ownership of a cherished British estate known as Howards End.9/10
With James Ivory's sensitive direction deftly adapting a tale of class struggles, Howards End relies on the prowess of an outstanding cast to elicit emotional connections in the viewer. - DirectorBaz LuhrmannStarsPaul MercurioTara MoriceBill HunterA maverick dancer risks his career by performing an unusual routine and sets out to succeed with a new partner.9/10
Its zany sense of humor doesn't permeate throughout, however Strictly Ballroom finds debuting director Baz Luhrmann ingratiating the audience into its world with aplomb. - DirectorRob ReinerStarsTom CruiseJack NicholsonDemi MooreMilitary lawyer Lieutenant Daniel Kaffee defends Marines accused of murder. They contend they were acting under orders.9/10
While more powerfully acted than it is directed, A Few Good Men is a riveting military drama all the same thanks to a superb debut screenplay from Aaron Sorkin. - DirectorGeorge MillerStarsNick NolteSusan SarandonPeter UstinovLorenzo Odone, a Virginia 5-year-old, develops a degenerative nerve disease so rare that nobody is working on a cure, so his parents decide to immerse themselves in research and tackle the problem themselves.9/10
Based on an inspiring true story of human resilience in the face of uncompromising disease, Lorenzo’s Oil succeeds on the backs of the passionate Susan Sarandon and Nick Nolte. - DirectorRobert RedfordStarsCraig ShefferBrad PittTom SkerrittTwo sons of a stern minister - one reserved, one rebellious - grow up in rural 1920s Montana while devoted to fly fishing.9/10
Unspooling a family drama that flows seamlessly if predictably, the ever spiritual A River Runs Through It boasts some deft character work. - DirectorRon ClementsJohn MuskerStarsScott WeingerRobin WilliamsLinda LarkinA kind-hearted street urchin and a power-hungry Grand Vizier vie for a magic lamp that has the power to make their deepest wishes come true.8/10
Ushering in a whole new world of Disney animation, Aladdin displays an inspired sense of mysticism and energy on its quest to enchant viewers. - DirectorJonathan LynnStarsJoe PesciMarisa TomeiRalph MacchioTwo New Yorkers accused of murder in rural Alabama while on their way back to college call in the help of one of their cousins, a loudmouth lawyer with no trial experience.8/10
Gaining more traction as it goes, My Cousin Vinny makes a case for itself as one of the funniest legal comedies, thanks in no small part to a pitch-perfect Joe Pesci. - DirectorPenny MarshallStarsTom HanksGeena DavisLori PettyTwo sisters join the first female professional baseball league and struggle to help it succeed amid their own growing rivalry.8/10
Highlighting an intriguing subset of sports history, A League of Their Own is a fully enjoyable ride thanks to the easy direction from Penny Marshall. - DirectorCameron CroweStarsBridget FondaCampbell ScottKyra SedgwickA group of twenty-something friends search for love and success in grunge-era Seattle.8/10
Capturing the zeitgeist of an era and a locale, Singles doesn’t have huge aspirations but proves to be a resonant and realistic depiction of young adulthood. - DirectorPaul VerhoevenStarsMichael DouglasSharon StoneGeorge DzundzaA violent police detective investigates a brutal murder that might involve a manipulative and seductive novelist.8/10
Some may get turned off by Basic Instinct’s bombastic approach to character development and plot, but with a genuine sense of intrigue thanks to an ambiguous turn from Sharon Stone, it’ll go down as a sexual thriller to remember. - DirectorEmile ArdolinoStarsWhoopi GoldbergMaggie SmithHarvey KeitelWhen a nightclub singer is forced to take refuge from the mob in a convent, she ends up turning the convent choir into a soulful chorus complete with a Motown repertoire, until the sudden celebrity of the choir jeopardizes her identity.7/10
Predictable yet endearing, Sister Act finds its groove thanks to its clever setup and a pitch perfect Whoopi Goldberg. - DirectorTim BurtonStarsMichael KeatonDanny DeVitoMichelle PfeifferWhile Batman deals with a deformed man calling himself the Penguin wreaking havoc across Gotham with the help of a cruel businessman, a female employee of the latter becomes the Catwoman with her own vendetta.7/10
Improving on its predecessor with darker tones and tragic storylines, Batman Returns differentiates itself from other superhero movies with a crisper sense of identity. - DirectorPhillip NoyceStarsHarrison FordSean BeanAnne ArcherWhen CIA analyst Jack Ryan interferes with an IRA assassination, a renegade faction targets him and his family for revenge.7/10
Patriot Games is a fairly standard revenge thriller when it comes right down to it, but with a firm sense of conviction and a solid Harrison Ford stepping into the lead role, viewers should be satisfied regardless. - DirectorFrancis Ford CoppolaStarsGary OldmanWinona RyderAnthony HopkinsThe centuries old vampire Count Dracula comes to England to seduce his barrister Jonathan Harker's fiancée Mina Murray and inflict havoc in the foreign land.7/10
Though often self-indulgent, some gorgeous mise-en-scéne and a top-notch Francis Ford Coppola are more than enough to bring Bram Stoker's Dracula to life. - DirectorSam RaimiStarsBruce CampbellEmbeth DavidtzMarcus GilbertWhen Ash Williams is accidentally transported to 1300 A.D., he must retrieve the Necronomicon and battle an army of the dead in order to return home.7/10
Army of Darkness is a curious capper to Sam Raimi’s horror trilogy, though it does continue the trend of inspired special effects and a pitch perfect Bruce Campbell. - DirectorBrian HensonStarsMichael CaineDave GoelzSteve WhitmireThe Muppets present their own touching rendition of Charles Dickens' classic tale.7/10
Oft told tale notwithstanding, The Muppet Christmas Carol and its felted friends manage to elicit the warm and fuzzies all the same. - DirectorBernard RoseStarsVirginia MadsenXander BerkeleyTony ToddThe Candyman, a murderous soul with a hook for a hand, is accidentally summoned to reality by a skeptic grad student researching the monster's myth.6/10
The film as a whole isn’t as entrancing as its titular menace, but Candyman introduces to the horror genre an alternative and spooky urban legend all the same. - DirectorRobert MandelStarsBrendan FraserMatt DamonChris O'DonnellIn 1959, a star quarterback from a working-class family is given an opportunity to attend an elite New England preparatory school, but he is conflicted about whether or not to tell his Evangelical classmates that he is Jewish.6/10
School Ties remains somewhat manipulative vis-a-vis its prejudicial themes, though sharp filmmaking and convincing performances are enough to compensate. - DirectorRichard DonnerStarsMel GibsonDanny GloverJoe PesciMartin Riggs and Roger Murtaugh pursue a former LAPD officer who uses his knowledge of police procedure and policies to steal and sell confiscated guns and ammunition to local street gangs.6/10
Partly succumbing to the law of diminishing returns, Lethal Weapon 3 still has plenty to offer in the way of thrilling action set-pieces. - DirectorRon HowardStarsTom CruiseNicole KidmanThomas GibsonA young Irish couple flee to the States, but subsequently struggle to obtain land and prosper freely.5/10
A respectable and ambitious effort for Ron Howard, Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman, Far and Away unfortunately bungles a contrived third act en route to an emotionally faux epic romantic drama. - DirectorDavid LynchStarsSheryl LeeRay WiseMädchen AmickLaura Palmer's harrowing final days are chronicled one year after the murder of Teresa Banks, a resident of Twin Peaks' neighboring town.5/10
Even if it's on par with other David Lynch offerings, Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me is largely incomprehensible, especially for those unfamiliar with the television series. - DirectorRichard AttenboroughStarsRobert Downey Jr.Geraldine ChaplinPaul RhysAn elderly Charlie Chaplin discusses his autobiography with his editor, recounting his amazing journey from his poverty-stricken childhood to world-wide success after the ingenious invention of the Little Tramp.4/10
Robert Downey Jr. does great work to match its figure's physicality whilst bringing the added emotional element, but Chaplin on the whole is a paint-by-numbers, unmemorable biopic.