SOME OF THE ESSENTIAL MOVIES OF THE PAST. HOW MANY HAVE YOU SEEN?
There are some movies that do not go out of style.
The below are the top 20 from the list, which all scored at 99 or 100 percent on Rotten Tomatoes' rating scale. Check out the full list here.
"North By Northwest" (1959)
"Gripping, suspenseful, and visually iconic, this late-period Hitchcock classic laid the groundwork for countless action thrillers to follow."
"The Godfather" (1972)
"One of Hollywood's greatest critical and commercial successes, The Godfather gets everything right; not only did the movie transcend expectations, it established new benchmarks for American cinema."
"Taxi Driver" (1976)
"A must-see film for movie lovers, this Martin Scorsese masterpiece is as hard-hitting as it is compelling, with Robert De Niro at his best."
"Rear Window" (1954)
"Hitchcock exerted full potential of suspense in this masterpiece."
"The Adventures of Robin Hood" (1938)
"Errol Flynn thrills as the legendary title character, and the film embodies the type of imaginative family adventure tailor-made for the silver screen."
"Sunset Boulevard" (1950)
"Arguably the greatest movie about Hollywood, Billy Wilder's masterpiece Sunset Boulevard is a tremendously entertaining combination of noir, black comedy, and character study."
"King Kong" (1933)
"King Kong explores the soul of a monster -- making audiences scream and cry throughout the film -- in large part due to Kong's breakthrough special effects."
"The Maltese Falcon" (1941)
"Suspenseful, labyrinthine, and brilliantly cast, The Maltese Falcon is one of the most influential noirs -- as well as a showcase for Humphrey Bogart at his finest."
"Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" (1937)
"With its involving story and characters, vibrant art, and memorable songs, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs set the animation standard for decades to come."
"A Hard Day's Night" (1964)
"A Hard Day's Night, despite its age, is still a delight to watch and has proven itself to be a rock-and-roll movie classic."
"Psycho" (1960)
"Infamous for its shower scene, but immortal for its contribution to the horror genre. Because Psycho was filmed with tact, grace, and art, Hitchcock didn't just create modern horror, he validated it."
"Casablanca" (1942)
"An undisputed masterpiece and perhaps Hollywood's quintessential statement on love and romance, Casablanca has only improved with age, boasting career-defining performances from Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman."
"Singin' in the Rain" (1952)
"Clever, incisive, and funny, Singin' in the Rain is a masterpiece of the classical Hollywood musical."
"It Happened One Night" (1934)
"Capturing its stars and director at their finest, It Happened One Night remains unsurpassed by the countless romantic comedies it has inspired."
"E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial" (1982)
"Playing as both an exciting sci-fi adventure and a remarkable portrait of childhood, Steven Spielberg's touching tale of a homesick alien remains a piece of movie magic for young and old."
"Metropolis" (1927)
"A visually awe-inspiring science fiction classic from the silent era."
"All About Eve" (1950)
"Smart, sophisticated, and devastatingly funny, All About Eve is a Hollywood classic that only improves with age."
"The Third Man" (1949)
"This atmospheric thriller is one of the undisputed masterpieces of cinema, and boasts iconic performances from Joseph Cotten and Orson Welles."
"Citizen Kane" (1941)
"Orson Welles's epic tale of a publishing tycoon's rise and fall is entertaining, poignant, and inventive in its storytelling, earning its reputation as a landmark achievement in film."
"The Wizard of Oz" (1939)
"An absolute masterpiece whose groundbreaking visuals and deft storytelling are still every bit as resonant, The Wizard of Oz is a must-see film for young and old."