The Killer (1989)
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The Killer (1989)

John Woo’s action masterpiece The Killer is highlighted by an incredible variety of action set pieces – all excellently choreographed – and some authentic character relationships that keep the audience engaged, earning its reputation as one of the Greatest Films of All Time.

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Elvis
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Elvis

Carried by Austin Butler’s stellar leading performance and some excellent production choices on the part of Luhrmann and his team, Elvis makes its mark on the world of biopics and cements a spot among the Greatest Films of All Time.

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Hold Back the Dawn
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Hold Back the Dawn

Hold Back the Dawn attains its place of greatness thanks to the well-acted and compelling dramatic love triangle at its heart and its tangential portraits of immigrants that challenged current policy stances and serve as a solid reminder of America’s need for immigrants.

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Adam’s Rib
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Adam’s Rib

Adam’s Rib’s thought-provoking exploration of gender roles remains fairly well-aged in a modern context, thanks in part to the comedy written by Ruth Gordon and Garson Kanin and also to the committed performances of Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy.

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Sicario
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Sicario

With one of the best thriller sequences in film history, strong performances from its leads, award-worthy music and cinematography, and a poignant message about the nature of violence, it is easy to understand how Sicario continues to earn recognition as one of the Greatest Films of All Time.

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Hero
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Hero

Hero succeeds not just as an excellent martial arts film – though it is certainly that – but simply as an excellent film thanks to how it tells its story and arrives at its point with the help of the excellent actors and their abilities showcased on-screen.

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