Capital 'M' Movies
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What is a Capital 'M' Movie? A Capital 'M' Movie is many things. It's a movie that has, with few exceptions, all of the following..
1. Fun. Now fun comes in many flavors but in one way or another it's a movie so fun that you could almost start it over as soon as it finishes. And to get that kind of fun it usually means that the film is set within..
2. A unique, fully realized world. One that draws you in and sticks with you. One you can feel exists beyond the confines of this one story. One you find yourself wanting to revisit. And a world can only make you feel that way if it's populated with..
3. Human, three dimensional characters. People written and acted so well that we can genuinely feel for them and their struggle. But if we're going to empathize with that struggle requires..
4. A gripping, well paced story with stakes, stakes that feel real, stakes that grow as the story progressing leading to a satisfying finale. But even the most gripping store can fail to move us if it be told without..
5. Craftsmanship. Solid directing, editing, cinematography, sound design, the works.
Put all that together and you end up with something unforgettable, a movie both of its time and for all time. One you can watch over and over again without losing enjoyment. A movie that's a thrill to show to someone who hasn't seen it and a delight to watch with people who have. A real, Capital 'M' Movie.
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Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
2010, in 6 top lists Check -
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V for Vendetta
2005, in 10 top lists Check -
57 new
The Dark Knight
2008, in 27 top lists Check -
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Kill Bill: Vol. 1
2003, in 18 top lists Check -
103 new
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
2001, in 31 top lists Check -
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The Avengers
2012, in 7 top lists Check -
116 new
The Matrix
1999, in 30 top lists Check -
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Gladiator
2000, in 25 top lists Check -
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The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2003, in 29 top lists Check -
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Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the...
2003, in 13 top lists Check -
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The Dark Knight Rises
2012, in 7 top lists Check -
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Spring Breakers
2012, in 5 top lists Check -
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Kill Bill: Vol. 2
2004, in 9 top lists Check -
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Star Wars
1977, in 40 top lists Check -
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Iron Man
2008, in 8 top lists Check -
133 new
The Fifth Element
1997, in 7 top lists Check -
220 new
Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back
1980, in 25 top lists Check -
76 new
Batman Begins
2005, in 11 top lists Check -
54 new
Tropic Thunder
2008, in 3 top lists Check -
121 new
Saving Private Ryan
1998, in 28 top lists Check -
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Casino Royale
2006, in 7 top lists Check -
86 new
The Incredibles
2004, in 13 top lists Check -
210 new
Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi
1983, in 18 top lists Check -
202 new
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
1984, in 11 top lists Check -
134 new
Starship Troopers
1997, in 9 top lists Check -
161 new
Terminator 2: Judgment Day
1991, in 27 top lists Check -
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Mad Max: Fury Road
2015, in 23 top lists Check -
203 new
The Terminator
1984, in 24 top lists Check -
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Guardians of the Galaxy
2014, in 3 top lists Check -
188 new
Aliens
1986, in 24 top lists Check -
219 new
Raiders of the Lost Ark
1981 — a.k.a. Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark, in 29 top lists Check -
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Speed
1994, in 9 top lists Check -
175 new
Die Hard
1988, in 21 top lists Check -
97 new
The Bourne Identity
2002, in 5 top lists Check -
90 new
X2
2003 — a.k.a. X2: X-Men United, in 5 top lists Check -
169 new
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
1989, in 16 top lists Check -
182 new
RoboCop
1987, in 15 top lists Check -
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Speed Racer
2008, in 4 top lists Check -
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Predator
1987, in 9 top lists Check -
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Blade
1998, in 2 top lists Check -
222 new
The Blues Brothers
1980, in 11 top lists Check -
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John Wick
2014, in 3 top lists Check -
78 new
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
2005, in 4 top lists Check -
166 new
Total Recall
1990, in 8 top lists Check -
32 new
Dredd
2012, in 0 top lists Check -
230 new
Dawn of the Dead
1978, in 15 top lists Check -
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Attack the Block
2011, in 2 top lists Check -
212 new
Conan the Barbarian
1982, in 4 top lists Check -
197 new
Commando
1985, in 2 top lists Check -
208 new
Videodrome
1983, in 18 top lists Check
Last updated on Feb 9, 2017;