Movies entertain us; they make us cry, laugh and scream. The history of film is extensive and to list the top ten most memorable movies seems impossible but here are a few that have reached iconic status by impressing audiences worldwide.
Titanic (1997)
This romantic tragedy captivated the hearts of millions and is most definitely a cinematic masterpiece. The film successfully dramatised love, disaster, death and courage to achieve commercial success and 11 Oscar wins.
Psycho (1960)
Alfred Hitchcock's classic horror thriller is widely acknowledged as one of the best horror films of all time. It set the tone for all psychological movies that followed and is always remembered for its terrifying shower scenes which many horror films have copied.
The Matrix (1999)
This science fiction action film effectively mixed sci-fi and philosophy to achieve cult status. The unique visuals and intense action set trends for simulated fight scenes and visual effects. The film's success is demonstrated by the trilogy it became.
Gone with the wind (1939)
This film is the top rated romance film of all time. Audiences idolised Vivien Leigh and Clark Gable in this spell-binding movie. It won 10 academy awards and was one of the first major films to be filmed in colour. The film is said to symbolise the golden age of Hollywood.
The Godfather (1972)
This Francis Ford Coppola film is the epitome of the crime and gangster genre. The historical family saga features a well-known cast including Al Pacino and Marlon Brando. The Godfather introduced the mafia culture to the big screen.
The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
This uplifting film makes it onto the list for its huge popularity. The storyline is simple but it embraces humour, emotion, violence, drama and suspense to tell a story of an unlikely friendship. It's a compelling drama with an excellent cast.
Pulp Fiction (1994)
Quentin Tarantino's crime thriller is an unforgettable film full of humour, violence pop culture and redemption. The cast of John Travolta, Uma Thurman and Samuel L Jackson made the film what it is.
Star Wars (1977-2008)
This space orientated film and its sequels define the science fiction age. George Lucas created memorable characters such as Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader who have become recognised as global icons.
Avatar (2009)
This science fiction movie smashed box office records and is the highest grossing film of all time. The complex special effects are epic and this action and fantasy film was popular on release.
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966)
This Western film is rated as the best western movie made and will continue to be a timeless classic. The success of the movie is down to the complex plot with a variety of unexpected twists and the superb acting performances.
The list of iconic movies is endless and this is a handful of the best. Visit play.com to shop for dvds of new film releases and classic favourites. Argos stocks a huge range of TVs and dvd players for a great home cinema experience.
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U.K based journalist, Martyna Sroka writes about fashion, online shopping, food and drink, home and garden and other online shopping experiences, industries and outlets including : eBay, Play.com and Argos .
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