Do you know which are the best movies of all time? If you have seen our list on the 25 worst movies ever then you know how laughably bad cinema can be. However, on today’s list, we are going to take a look at the top-rated movies of all time. By referencing the rating page on IMBD (Internet Movie Database), where viewers vote on the top 250 movies of all time, we have ranked the 5 best movies ever made according to popular opinion.
* Citizen KaneAlthough after its initial release it faded from the spotlight, after World War II, Citizen Kane received critical acclaim abroad in countries like France. This led to the movie be “rediscovered” by American audiences and eventually achieving the legendary status it enjoys today at the top of many best movies lists, just like this one.
* The Godfather
As one of the most respected films ever, The Godfather has repeatedly been recognized as one of the best movies ever made. Never before had any film taken the insider perspective on a crime family the way it did and besides having one of the greatest casts, screenplays, and directors of all time it had a significant impact on western culture that has come to be known as the “Godfather Effect”.
* Shawshank RedemptionAlthough Shawshank Redemption barely covered its budget at the box office, it received very good reviews from critics and eventually became an all time favorite on cable TV and DVD.
* Seven SamuraiSeven Samurai chronicles the story of a village that hires seven rogue samurai to protect them from bandits. It is the highest grossing Japanese movie ever and one of only a few Japanese films to ever make it into western cinema to any significant extent.
* InceptionReceiving wide critical acclaim for its originality, score, and visual effects, Inception won numerous awards and has possibly the most disputed ending of all time.