OPINION: My Favorite American Movies of All Time
What are the criteria for being the Best American Movies of All Time? Stunning cinematography, excellent acting, and of course, a well-written storyline. After all, with so many movies released during the past decades, it is almost as subjective to assume which is the best. I have come up with the 5 Best American Movies of All Time. This article represents solely my personal views and perspectives.
OPINION: My Favorite American Movies of All Time
The Silence of the Lambs
In my opinion, The Silence of the Lambs is undeniably one of the best American movies of all time. Thanks to its suspenseful plot, exceptional performances by Jodie Foster and Anthony Hopkins, and skilful direction by Jonathan Demme. Which all come together to create an unforgettable and haunting masterpiece of psychological horror.
Who doesn’t love a good horror? The Silence of the Lambs is a 1991 psychological horror movie directed by the internationally acclaimed Jonathan Demme. This American movie features the infamously brilliant but deranged Dr Hannibal Lecter (played by Anthony Hopkins). He is being sought for advice by Federal Bureau of Investigation agent Clarice Starling (played by Jodie Foster) in hunting a notorious psycho serial killer, “Buffalo Bill,” who skins female victims.
The Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
Out of the five movies in the film series, it’s no contest that The Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl stand as one of the best from the franchise. With its outstanding cinematography, excellent storyline, and its amusing comedy. “Not all treasure is silver and gold mate” some come in the form of the legendary pirate of the Seven Seas, Captain Jack Sparrow.
Schindler’s List
In my opinion, Schindler’s List stands out as one of the best American movies of all time. This is due to its powerful depiction of the Holocaust, masterful direction by Steven Spielberg, and outstanding performances by the cast, making it a poignant and unforgettable cinematic experience.
“Whoever saves one life, saves the world entire.” Schindler’s List is a real-life story of Oskar Schindler, a German business owner who dedicated his life to saving as many Jews in his factory during the despicable events of the Holocaust during the Second World War. The film is a cinematic masterpiece that features the in-depth horrors of the Holocaust, augmented music, and the powerful acting of Liam Neeson.
The Devil Wears Prada
“Alright, Everyone, Gird your Loins!” Unlike Florals for Spring, this American movie is almost groundbreaking. The Devil Wears Prada is a 2006 comedy-drama that features the powerful fashion magazine editor/ dragon queen Miranda Priestly (played by Meryl Streep) and her new assistant Andrea Sachs (played by Anne Hathaway).
In my opinion, The Devil Wears Prada deserves to be recognized as one of the greatest American movies of all time. This is due to its exceptional portrayal of complex characters, sharp writing, and captivating performances by the talented cast.
Titanic
With so many Oscars, it’s hard to not consider Titanic as one of the best American movies of all time. A classic love story, this 1997 film portrays the epic romance of Jack and Rose. This is also a historical aspect of the sinking of the RMS Titanic. The film won 11 Oscars (the most Oscars won by a single film). The film reached an international gross of over $1.84 billion. Critics describe the film as “a Glorious Hollywood Epic” with a captivating storyline that exceeds the expectation of the general audience.
Grab your popcorn
We’ve revisited some of the most unforgettable, critically acclaimed and best American movies of all time. Cinema is an interesting art form. it is appealing to different types of audiences through various forms of genres. We’d like to think that watching movies is just a pastime and an allure of our entertainment but genuinely it has become an influence on the masses and a beacon of information and culture.
