The overall sense I was left with at the conclusion of A Christmas Party was one of having just spent a full evening at a holiday party, which makes the film a success in my book.

Led by two strongly affecting performances in a raw and real story about addiction, Days of Wine and Roses certainly deserves mention alongside the greatest films of all time.

Excellence in technical execution and a strong score by John Williams help sell Superman as a strong superhero film, but it’s the stellar cast headlined by Christopher Reeve in the titular role that elevates it to a greatness that’s worthy of a prominent place in cinematic history.