Academy Awards for Best Picture


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These are the movies that are recognized by the Academy of Arts and Sciences as the Best Pictures of the year

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Slumdog Millionaire 2008,  R)
Slumdog Millionaire
Slumdog Millionaire is an outstanding piece of work, from beginning to end, literally. It perfectly blends the hollywood and bollywod styles, with amazing shots throughout the film and a breathtaking screenplay adaptation. Definetely worthy of all the Oscars it won, and it is without a doubt, the best film from 2008
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No Country for Old Men 2007,  R)
No Country for Old Men
this movie is the proof that a suspenseful thriller can be made without investing millions upon millions of dollars to accomplish. all it takes is genius writing and genius acting. the acting by tommy lee jones,brolin, and especially javier bardem steal the show to make it one of the best of the decade. this movie will stuck in everyone's mind for the ending. the bizarre yet outstanding and astonishing ending will make people think about it to fit the pieces of the puzzle
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The Departed 2006,  R)
The Departed
Winner of 4 Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director. A fast moving, intense action thriller. Scorsese, DiCaprio, and Nicholson together to create what I believe is one of the best films of the decade. The storytelling is amazing, and the music goes perfect with every scene. another scorcese classic!
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Crash 2005,  R)
Crash
Wow!!, a very intense and powerful film with an unfortunate truth to racism. Strong cast as well. The scene with the little girl and her invisible cloak protecting her father was the best scene in the whole movie
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Million Dollar Baby 2004,  PG-13)
Million Dollar Baby
this is such a good movie, everything in this movie is award-winning, the acting by mr clint eastwood, ms hilary swank, and mr morgan freeman, the screenplay, and everything was just great in this movie.
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The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King 2003,  PG-13)
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Chicago 2002,  PG-13)
Chicago
Not a really big fan of musicals but this one is so different and bizarre. Definetely not what I was expecting. I like the way they connect the story to the music parts, I think thats the reason this movie got the Oscar. Catherine Zeta-Jones, Renee Zellweger, Richard Gere: awesome performances
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A Beautiful Mind 2001,  PG-13)
A Beautiful Mind
a beautiful movie
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Gladiator 2000,  R)
Gladiator
its a really good movie with great cinematography and great acting by both russell crowe and joaquin pheonix
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American Beauty 1999,  R)
American Beauty
A truly memorable movie with one of the best scripts ever with a phenomenal mixture of drama and comedy, awesome directing, taking into consideration that it was sam mendes' first movie, outstanding acting by everyone esp. kevin spacey who did the performance of his life, unforgettable quotes, and one of my personal favorite scenes, "pass the asparagus" where lester declares to his family. i'm having trouble in understanding the rose petals, but ill get it



"Remember those posters that said, "Today is the first day of the rest of your life?" Well, that's true with every day except one: the day that you die."



"I'm not obsessing. I'm just curious."



"And that's the day I knew there was this entire life behind things, and... this incredibly benevolent force, that wanted me to know there was no reason to be afraid, ever. Video's a poor excuse, I know. But it helps me remember... and I need to remember... Sometimes there's so much beauty in the world I feel like I can't take it, like my heart's going to cave in."



"Lose it? I didn't lose it. It's not like, "Whoops! Where'd my job go?" I QUIT."



"I had always heard your entire life flashes in front of your eyes the second before you die. First of all, that one second isn't a second at all, it stretches on forever, like an ocean of time... I guess I could be pretty pissed of about what happened to me... but it's hard to stay mad, when there's so much beauty in the world. Sometimes I feel like I'm seeing it all at once, and it's too much, my heart fills up like a balloon that's about to burst... And then I remember to relax, and stop trying to hold on to it, and then it flows through me like rain and I can't feel anything but gratitude for every single moment of my stupid little life... You have no idea what I'm talking about, I'm sure. But don't worry... you will someday."



"It's a great thing when you realize you still have the ability to surprise yourself."



"I don't think that there's anything worse than being ordinary."



"I didn't mean to scare you. I just think you're interesting."



"Everything that's meant to happen does."
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Shakespeare in Love 1998,  R)
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Titanic (in 3D) 2012,  PG-13)
Titanic (in 3D)
titanic is one of the best romantic-thrillers-dramamic, sad, moving movie you'll ever see. it is just a phenomenal movie. it makes you cry, laugh, get you in the edge of your seat, and everything else that only a great film can make you do. in addition to the great cinematography and phenomenal directing and writing by james cameron. and the song, also the best.
leonardo dicaprio and kate winslet are one of the best couples of cinema history in this movie, i was surprised when leo wasnt at least nominated for the oscars, they both should of won for best acting

**14 ACADEMY AWARD NOMINATIONS**

one of the best movies in the history of color cinema. i think that Titanic should be classified as a classic
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The English Patient 1996,  R)
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Braveheart 1995,  R)
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Forrest Gump 1994,  PG-13)
Forrest Gump
This film is brilliant with flashbacks to some of the most important issues of the 20th century. Tom Hanks is absolutely breath-taking as Forrest Gump. Forrest Gump is one of those movies that are made once in a decade. The entire cast makes their presence known on screen which makes the film so much better. Robert Zemeckis has created a masterpiece.
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Schindler's List 1993,  R)
Schindler's List
Steven Spielgberg's BEST movie, along with the finest performances of most of the cast. Disturbing, shocking, yet heart-warming and inspirational.. Definetely one of the best movies ever created
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Unforgiven 1992,  R)
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The Silence of the Lambs 1991,  R)
The Silence of the Lambs
absolutely THE greatest thriller ever made in my opinion, with a great script, directing, and acting; there are not enough adjectives to describe outstanding performances by jodie foster and Sir Anthony Hopkins. that scene where clarice is telling her story of the "screaming of the lambs" and hopkins face was in a close up was amazing.
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Dances With Wolves 1990,  PG-13)
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Driving Miss Daisy 1989,  PG)
Driving Miss Daisy
an extraordinary soul-touching film with one of the best performances by morgan freeman "mornin miss daisy"
21
Rain Man 1988,  R)
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Empire of the Sun 1987,  PG)
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Platoon 1986,  R)
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Out of Africa 1985,  PG)
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Amadeus 1984,  PG)
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Terms of Endearment 1983,  PG)
Terms of Endearment
Very similar to Steel Magnolias in the sense of mother-daughter relationship. Great acting by the cast
27
Gandhi 1982,  PG)
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Chariots of Fire 1981,  PG)
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Ordinary People 1980,  R)
Ordinary People
Even though this is a real masterpiece and one of the best movies of the 80's, I don't think it beats scorsese's Raging Bull for the oscar for best picture.
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Kramer vs. Kramer 1979,  PG)
Kramer vs. Kramer
Outstanding film in every way, the story is flawless, the directing is great, and the acting is memorable. one of the best by dustin hoffman, and I think this puts justin henry in the top three performances by a child in history along with haley joel osment and anna paquin
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The Deer Hunter 1978,  R)
The Deer Hunter
One of the best war movies i've seen so far, explaining the aftermath of a war. the acting is flawless, as well as the directing. A Masterpiece
32
Annie Hall 1977,  PG)
Annie Hall
i really enjoyed this romantic comedy, which is one of the most realistic movies of this genre. the screenplay and acting are superb by woody allen and diane keaton this was the first time i saw either in a movie

"La-dee-dah, La-dee-dah"
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Rocky 1976,  PG)
Rocky
this is a movie to make history: the acting is incredible, the story and the plot are monumental, and the music gives me goosebumps everytime i see it. the other five movies dont compare to this one, maybe the second one gets a lil closer
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One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest 1975,  R)
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
outstanding performance by jack nickolson as mcmurphy, and great actors as the crazy people. it was a 10-star movie up until the end which i really disliked, but that is the whole point of the story
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The Godfather, Part II 1974,  R)
36
The Sting 1973,  PG)
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The Godfather 1972,  R)
The Godfather
Absolutely outstanding film that I finally had the chance to watch. Everything in this movie is first-class. The directing by francis ford coppola, the screenplay, and wiht this movie, marlon brando and al pacino became two of my favorite actors. The acting by brando as vito corleone is magnificent, without a doubt one of the best personalizations in cinematic histroy. Al Pacino just keeps me surprising with every movie I watch, one of the best as well
38
The French Connection 1971,  R)
39
Patton 1970,  PG)
40
Midnight Cowboy 1969,  R)
41
Oliver! 1968,  G)
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In the Heat of the Night 1967,  Unrated)
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A Man for All Seasons 1966,  G)
44
The Sound of Music 1965,  G)
The Sound of Music
this movie is the best musical ever created with musical genius and songs that are still familiar with the public today. the different genres commplied to make this film like comedy, romance, and suspence make this musical classical masterpiece
45
My Fair Lady 1964,  G)
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Tom Jones 1963,  Unrated)
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Lawrence of Arabia 1962,  PG)
Lawrence of Arabia
it was a good screenplay and flawless acting by peter otoole, really good cinematography for a movie in those years, thats if you want to sit 3 hrs and 47 minutes in front of the tv
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West Side Story 1961,  PG)
49
The Apartment 1960,  Unrated)
50
Ben-Hur 1959,  G)
51
Gigi 1958,  G)
52
The Bridge on the River Kwai 1957,  PG)
53
Around the World in 80 Days 1956,  G)
54
Marty 1955,  Unrated)
55
On the Waterfront 1954,  Unrated)
56
From Here to Eternity 1953,  Unrated)
57
The Greatest Show on Earth 1952,  R)
58
An American in Paris 1951,  G)
59
All About Eve 1950,  PG)
60
All the King's Men 1949,  Unrated)
61
Hamlet 1948,  Unrated)
62
Gentleman's Agreement 1947,  PG)
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The Best Years of Our Lives 1946,  Unrated)
64
The Lost Weekend 1945,  Unrated)
65
Going My Way 1944,  Unrated)
66
Casablanca 1942,  PG)
Casablanca
a classical masterpiece remembered for all-time
67
Mrs. Miniver 1942,  Unrated)
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How Green Was My Valley 1941,  Unrated)
69
Rebecca 1940,  Unrated)
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Gone With the Wind 1939,  G)
71
You Can't Take It with You 1938,  Unrated)
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The Life of Emile Zola 1937,  Unrated)
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The Great Ziegfeld 1936,  Unrated)
74
Mutiny on the Bounty 1935,  Unrated)
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It Happened One Night 1934,  Unrated)
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Cavalcade 1933,  Unrated)
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Grand Hotel 1932,  Unrated)
78
Cimarron 1931,  Unrated)
79
All Quiet on the Western Front 1930,  Unrated)
80
The Broadway Melody 1935,  Unrated)
81
Wings 1927,  PG-13)

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