Fiddler on the Roof
It really is the interplay between Topol’s phenomenal performance as Tevye and the gorgeous camerawork of Morris that turn Fiddler into one of the all-time greats, rewarding the audience for the time they have invested.
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.
Fantastic Mr. Fox
Wes Anderson’s stylistic choices and the story that he tells through them in Fantastic Mr. Fox deliver excellence on all levels for all audiences, well-deserving of its spot among the greats.
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.
Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit
Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit offers the rare example of a simple family film that still manages to achieve greatness thanks to its dedicated filmmakers’ efforts in animation and a winning blend of comedy that elevates the film beyond some of the more typical family fare.
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.
Kiki’s Delivery Service
Miyazaki’s coming-of-age film about a witch who delivers things on a broom achieves its level of greatness through the filmmaker’s consistently excellent animation and a poignant message about passion and commodification that is relevant for all audiences.
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 Nightmare Before ChrISTMAS
The Nightmare Before Christmas is one of the most memorable films of all time, carving out a niche for itself that no other film or aesthetic has quite been able to match, warranting a place among the Greatest Films of All Time.
The Princess Bride
For all the classic and iconic films of the 1980s, The Princess Bride stands above them all – full of iconic characters and even more iconic lines, it has cemented its place in film history and on this list of Greatest Films of All Time.
Moonrise Kingdom
Moonrise Kingdom is the perfect coming-of-age film, delivering dramatic tension, romantic highs, and comedic situations through its excellent ensemble, brilliant writing, and on-point directorial choices from Wes Anderson, earning it an indisputable spot among the Greatest Films of All Time.
How to Train Your Dragon 2
How to Train Your Dragon 2 does a great job of standing on its own thanks to a unique story designed for any audience and increasingly creative and iconic technical aspects, all of which combine to make it one of the Greatest Films of All Time.
Little Women (1994)
Little Women benefits from perhaps the strongest portrayals of some of its side characters to set it apart from its fellow adaptations; combining with its excellent score and production design, these aspects make the film deservedly one of the Greatest Films of All Time.
Big Hero 6
Big Hero 6 shines in its fresh take on the superhero genre and its source material, crafting a truly moving piece of cinema about grief and our need for friendship, marking it as one of the Greatest Films of All Time.
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.