The IMDB 250, #51 - 100

The IMDB 250, #51 - 100
imdb rankings and ratings change in real time, as people cast their votes.  The ones on this list are as of March 5, 2016.

#1 - #50  •  #51 - #100  •  #101 - #150  •  #151 - #200  •  #201 - #250  •  All Reviews

Last Update: 12/3/17

51. Sunset Blvd. (1950): 8.4

• I've seen it: Twice.
• I've reviewed it: "..strange and awesome...."
• My provisional imdb rating: 9.

52. The Lion King (1994): 8.4

• I've seen it: in 2015.  I was surprised how little it has to recommend it.
• My imdb rating: 3. 

53. Alien (1979), imdb rating: 8.4

• I've seen it: on video, a couple of times.

54. The Great Dictator (1940): 8.4

• I haven't seen it.

55. The Lives of Others (2006): 8.4

• I've seen it: The one about the Stassi officer.  It was good! 

56. Cinema Paradiso (1988): 8.4

• I've seen it: I thought it was treacle. 
• My provisional imdb rating: 4.

57. Django Unchained (2012) 8.4

• I've seen it: Quentin Tarantino is all about camp and violence, and often I like what he does.  This time, not so much.  
• My provisional imdb rating: 6.

58. The Shining (1980): 8.4

• I think I've seen it, but I'm not 100% sure I haven't just seen clips and parodies..

59. Paths of Glory (1957): 8.4

• I haven't seen it.

60. Grave of the Fireflies (1988): 8.4

• I've seen it: in 2015.
• I've reviewed it: "Is it great? I didn’t find it great. But I am certainly in the minority."
• My imdb rating: 7. 

61. The Dark Knight Rises (2012): 8.4

• I haven't seen it.

62. WALL•E (2008): 8.4

• I've seen it: on the big screen.  Charming.

63. American Beauty (1999): 8.4

• I've seen it: in its original release.  I think I might have liked it, but mostly remember flaws.

64. Aliens (1986): 8.4

• I've seen it: at least three times.
• I've reviewed it: "..it still pretty much owns the science fiction action thriller category....  ...puppeteering raised to apocalyptic art of the first order."
• My imdb rating: 9.

65. Princess Mononoke (1997): 8.4

• I've seen it: on the big screen, in 2017.
• I've reviewed it: "With many moments of beauty, violence, cuteness, humor, and suspense, it offers the complete package in terms of entertainment."
• My imdb rating: 7.

66. Oldboy (2003): 8.4

• I've seen it: in 2015, because it is on this list.  I'm glad I did!
• I've reviewed it: "Hard to beat as a modern film noir action thriller."
• My imdb rating: 8.

67. Citizen Kane (1941): 8.4

• I've seen it: a couple of times, most recently in 2009.
• I've reviewed it: "It is perhaps the single most important step on the History of Film Grand Tour.... Plus, it's a good story well told."
• My provisional imdb rating: 8.

68. North by Northwest (1959): 8.4

• I've seen it: it's kind of a proto-James Bond movie.  Its presence this high on the imdb kind of highlights that this list privileges movies that nobody dislikes over movies that some people think are really amazing.

69. Once Upon a Time in America (1984): 8.4

• I don't think I've seen it.

70. Vertigo (1958): 8.4

• I've seen it: most recently in 2010.
• I've reviewed it: "Certainly not a Great Movie, but a fun entertainment with good performances and a strong first half."
• My imdb rating: 7.  

71. Das Boot (1981): 8.4

• I've seen it: a couple of times.  Gripping!
• My provisional imdb rating: 8.

72. Return of the Jedi (1983): 8.3

• I've seen it: in its original release, and perhaps once or twice since.  It's the one with ewoks.  A disappointment.
•  My provisional imdb rating: 4.

73. M (1931): 8.3

• I've seen it: in 2008.
• I've reviewed it: "It's a well-made movie, but it feels a few years older than its 1931 date of release. People who are interested in film history will likely find it interesting and reasonably entertaining. For a more general modern audience, though, its entertainment value alone won't quite cut it."

74. Witness for the Prosecution (1957): 8.3

• I've seen it: in 2017.  I thought it was quite good but quite dated -- in fact, I would have guess more '47 than '57.
• My imdb rating: 7.

75. Deadpool (2016): 8.3 -- New Entry This Year

• I haven't seen it.  In fact, I've been warned away from it.  I hardly seem like the target audience.

76. Amélie (2001): 8.3

• I've seen it: In its original release.  I remember it as charming, but I also remember somebody scolding me for thinking it was charming. 

77. Reservoir Dogs (1992): 8.3

• I've seen it: Rather disturbing.

78. Braveheart (1995): 8.3

• I've seen it: It was all right.

79. Requiem for a Dream (2000): 8.3

• I've seen it: in 2015.
• I've reviewed it: "This film is a real festival of virtuoso editing."
• My imdb rating: 9.

80. A Clockwork Orange (1971): 8.3

• I've seen it: in college.  I thought it was great.

81. Taxi Driver (1976): 8.3

• I've seen it: On the small screen, in 2009.
• I've reviewed it: "...a tour de force of filmmaking craftsmanship. Not recommended to those who are troubled by explicit violence, or who are trying to hang onto a good mood."

82. (as of 12/3/17) Your Name (2016): 8.3

•  I've seen it: On the small screen, in 2017.  It's very cinematic, moreso than most anime; it is often quite funny and has a few real surprises up its sleeve.  Quite charming.

82. Toy Story 3 (2010): 8.3

•  I don't know if I've seen it: I've seen some such, but not all of them.

83. Double Indemnity (1944): 8.3

• I've seen it: in 2008.
• I've reviewed it: "a well-made and absorbing entertainment."

84. To Kill a Mockingbird (1962): 8.3

• I'm not sure whether I've ever seen it

85. Lawrence of Arabia (1962): 8.3

• I've seen it: twice, on the small screen
• I've reviewed it: "Lawrence of Arabia is a pretty amazing film. The interminable shots of the desert, for starters, are quite lovely..."

86. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004): 8.3

• I've seen it: in its original release, and again in early 2015.  It didn't hold up as well as I'd expected.
• My provisional imdb rating: 7.

88. Full Metal Jacket (1987) 8.3

• I've seen it: In its original release.  Thought it was pretty great.

89. Amadeus (1984): 8.3

• I've seen it: I liked it!

90. The Sting (1973): 8.3

• I'm not sure whether I've ever seen it.  I think I have.

91. Singin' in the Rain (1952) 8.3

• I've seen it: in 2009.
• I've reviewed it: "It is a spoof of the song-and-dance spectaculars of the early talkies that manages to have its cake and eat it too, effectively skewering the nonsensicality and cheesiness of the genre while wallowing in the same sort of stuff in a highly entertaining fashion. It's ironic, so it's cool."

92. The Bicycle Thief (1948): 8.3

• I've seen it: in 2008.
• I've reviewed it: "Ultimately... this is a movie about a guy looking for his bike."
• My provisional imdb rating: 6.

93. 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968): 8.3

• I've seen it: most recently in 2007.
• I've reviewed it: "Whether you find it moving, or tedious, or heavy, man, will depend on what you bring to it."

94. Snatch (2000): 8.3

• I've seen it: I think I thought it was very entertaining.

95. Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975): 8.3

• I've seen it: Any number of times.  Good bits, and bad bits that are so bad they're good.

96. Toy Story (1995), imdb rating: 8.3

• I think I've seen it.

97. The Kid (1921): 8.3

• I haven't seen it.

98. Inglourious Basterds (2009): 8.3

• I've seen it: I liked it.

99. L.A. Confidential (1997): 8.3

• I've seen it: I think I liked it.

100. For a Few Dollars More (1965): 8.3

• I haven't seen it.