The Sound of Music
Regardless of how you feel about the film’s overwhelming optimism, there’s no doubt that The Sound of Music continues to stand the test of time thanks in large part to its music and characters, especially the performances from its two leads, and it certainly deserves recognition as one of the Greatest Films of All Time.
Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.
The combination of Blume’s universal story and strong acting from Abby Ryder Fortson, Rachel McAdams, and Kathy Bates makes Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. an instant success and a film worthy of a place among the greats.
The Iron Giant
The many positive aspects of The Iron Giant – its comedy, resonance, themes, and animation – coalesce into a near-perfect animated film, worthy of a spot among the Greatest Films of All Time.
My Neighbor Totoro
My Neighbor Totoro checks so many of the boxes for what makes a film good: from its animation and music to its story and themes, Miyazaki gives audiences a gloriously fun film that is sure to touch the hearts of anyone who watches it.
Marcel the Shell with Shoes On
The film’s ability to portray truth in simplicity while giving its audience a heartfelt and moving story in the form of a silly mockumentary about a shell with shoes allows Marcel the Shell with Shoes On to rise above its premise and achieve film greatness.
David Copperfield
Oliver and Fields deliver the memorable performances that David Copperfield needs to elevate its simple retelling of Dickens’s novel and earn it a spot among the greats.
Finding Neverland
Solidly acted, well-designed, and appropriately whimsical, Finding Neverland achieves greatness through its array of emotional beats, interesting blend of history and fantasy, and a cast that has fully committed to the film’s story.
Incredibles 2
The constant improvements of the Pixar animation team combined with Brad Bird’s solid blend of comedy and action help keep Incredibles 2 familiar and worth watching, deserving of a mention next to the other film greats.
The Mitchells vs. the Machines
The Mitchells vs. the Machines is great because of its versatility, managing to reach just about any audience within a well-paced runtime just under two hours, and it achieves this through a combination of excellent animation and excellent storytelling, which make it one of the Greatest Films of All Time.
The Trip to Bountiful
Geraldine Page bears much of the burden of acting and delivering the message of the film in The Trip to Bountiful but carries it admirably and earns herself and the film a place among the greats in the process.
The Jungle Book (2016)
Well-informed deviations from the original animated film’s plot and characters combined with excellent visual effects have earned The Jungle Book (2016) a place among the Greatest Films of All Time.
How Green Was My Valley
How Green Was My Valley’s themes of progress and nostalgia are brought home by quality leading performances that help modern audiences understand why this film won the awards that it did and why it remains worthy of recognition.
Little Women (1933)
Thanks to a faithful novel adaptation and strong showings from its four sisters, this version of Little Women remains worthy of its place among the Greatest Films of All Time.
The Black Stallion
Beautiful visuals and a striking score are the highlights of The Black Stallion that have made it a standout among horse movies, accentuating the beauty of nature and horses on its way to achieving greatness.
One Hundred and One Dalmatians (1961)
A quality family film with one of the most iconic animated villains and a phenomenal soundtrack, One Hundred and One Dalmatians has earned a spot among the ranks of the Greatest Films of All Time.
Paddington
One of the most wholesome and hopeful films of the last decade, Paddington manages to go beyond being a basic family film into something that resonates deeply with the human spirit.