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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Swiss Army Man
2016, in 2 top lists Check -
12 new
Mad Max: Fury Road
2015, in 23 top lists Check -
17 new
The Lego Movie
2014, in 5 top lists Check -
18 new
Guardians of the Galaxy
2014, in 3 top lists Check -
22 new
The Grand Budapest Hotel
2014, in 17 top lists Check -
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Nebraska
2013, in 2 top lists Check -
26 new
Wreck-It Ralph
2012, in 4 top lists Check -
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The Avengers
2012, in 7 top lists Check -
43 new
How to Train Your Dragon
2010, in 11 top lists Check -
44 new
The Secret of Kells
2009, in 1 top list Check -
49 new
Inglourious Basterds
2009, in 17 top lists Check -
52 new
WALL·E
2008, in 26 top lists Check -
53 new
Iron Man
2008, in 8 top lists Check -
59 new
Stardust
2007, in 1 top list Check -
63 new
3:10 to Yuma
2007, in 1 top list Check -
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Blood Diamond
2006, in 0 top lists Check -
75 new
Casino Royale
2006, in 7 top lists Check -
76 new
Batman Begins
2005, in 11 top lists Check -
85 new
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
2004, in 4 top lists Check -
86 new
The Incredibles
2004, in 13 top lists Check -
90 new
X2
2003 — a.k.a. X2: X-Men United, in 5 top lists Check -
91 new
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the...
2003, in 13 top lists Check -
92 new
Finding Nemo
2003, in 17 top lists Check -
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The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2003, in 29 top lists Check -
102 new
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
2002, in 26 top lists Check -
103 new
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
2001, in 31 top lists Check -
104 new
Sen to Chihiro no kamikakushi
2001 — a.k.a. Spirited Away, in 39 top lists Check -
108 new
O Brother, Where Art Thou?
2000, in 6 top lists Check -
118 new
Galaxy Quest
1999, in 3 top lists Check -
119 new
Three Kings
1999, in 4 top lists Check -
132 new
Mononoke-hime
1997 — a.k.a. Princess Mononoke, in 18 top lists Check -
133 new
The Fifth Element
1997, in 7 top lists Check -
136 new
Star Trek: First Contact
1996, in 2 top lists Check -
140 new
Apollo 13
1995, in 6 top lists Check -
152 new
Jurassic Park
1993, in 23 top lists Check -
158 new
Aladdin
1992, in 14 top lists Check -
162 new
Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey
1991, in 1 top list Check -
166 new
Total Recall
1990, in 8 top lists Check -
169 new
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
1989, in 16 top lists Check -
172 new
Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure
1989, in 2 top lists Check -
177 new
The Princess Bride
1987, in 19 top lists Check -
184 new
Spaceballs
1987, in 1 top list Check -
188 new
Aliens
1986, in 24 top lists Check -
193 new
Big Trouble in Little China
1986, in 3 top lists Check -
197 new
Commando
1985, in 2 top lists Check -
199 new
The Goonies
1985, in 5 top lists Check -
200 new
Back to the Future
1985, in 25 top lists Check -
202 new
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
1984, in 11 top lists Check -
210 new
Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi
1983, in 18 top lists Check -
211 new
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
1982, in 6 top lists Check
Last updated on Feb 9, 2017;