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Dreamlike, unsettling, incredibly captivating. A film with a unique atmosphere, a dream on film, something inexplicable, breathtaking photography, stunning music, auteur direction. Weir's masterpiece (just slightly superior to The Truman Show and The Broken Years). more
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Martin Scorsese — Toro Scatenato | DeRank™: 0,00

Truly an absolute masterpiece, a gigantic Scorsese who here directs one of his best works, De Niro reaffirms himself as the greatest actor of all time with a performance beyond the exceptional, probably his peak, truly off the charts. Stunning cinematography. The film is one of the 5 most beautiful of the '80s (perhaps even one of the 3 most beautiful). A huge masterpiece, a milestone in the history of cinema. more
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Martin Scorsese — Taxi Driver | DeRank™: 0,00

MY favorite film. Outside the norm. The definitive consecration of Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro, the solidification of their extraordinary partnership, the peak (or one of the peaks) for both. Taxi Driver is probably Scorsese's absolute masterpiece (it competes with Raging Bull), and De Niro here is colossal, out of the norm, absurd, just like the director himself. The young Jodie Foster is also wonderful. A cornerstone of world cinema. 10 more
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John Carpenter — La Cosa | DeRank™: 0,00

For me, it’s one of Carpenter's best films. A claustrophobic and nightmarish atmosphere, the terror and suspicion expanding with every passing minute, leading to a splendid finale. One of the finest science fiction films of the '80s. A highly successful remake, then.
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Ridley Scott — Blade Runner | DeRank™: 0,00

One of the 5 most beautiful science fiction films of all time. Although it is not the most faithful adaptation of a Dick novel, it is the one that is qualitatively the most successful: a masterpiece that could be discussed for hours. The atmosphere, the direction of the best Scott ever, the wonderful ending (the one from The Final Cut, of course), the unforgettable Rutger Hauer, the excellent performances by Ford, Daryl Hannah, and Sean Young, the soundtrack. A timeless masterpiece. more
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Great action/sci-fi film, now recognized as a cult classic. A great Kurt Russell and exceptional supporting actors, from Henry Dean Stanton to the loyal Donald Pleasance, Adrienne Barbeau (Carpenter's wife), Frank Doubleday, and Tom Askins, all the way to the old glory Lee Van Cleef. As always, excellent direction by John Carpenter, a dark and devastated New York, more pessimistic than ever, good cinematography, a screenplay that is not exceptional (not surprising with Carpenter), and some truly great scenes. Really a nice film. 8 more
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Epic, stunning, shocking, violent, extraordinary, a breathtaking finale. One of the 10 greatest films of all time. I won’t use more words because I have none left; I’ll just say that the first 30-40 minutes and the finale alone are worth a 10, everything else just solidifies it. Story. more
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Tim Burton — Ed Wood | DeRank™: 0,00

"Ed Wood" remains for me one of Tim Burton's brightest gems, though it is far from his typical style. The story of a man completely devoid of talent but with an endless passion for cinema and his work, wonderfully portrayed (with applause for Depp and Landau) and directed. You root for him, even knowing that his films are actually terrible. A great film. more
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A piece of Italian history too often forgotten or overlooked, more than a film, it’s an exceptional documentary on the life of the bandit Salvatore Giuliano. There are truly powerful scenes, from the massacre of 1947 at Portella della Ginestra to the astonishing finale, not to mention the scene of the bandit's death or the trial in Pisciotta and others. An exceptional film for its realism and historical plausibility, perhaps Rosi's masterpiece. more
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Quentin Tarantino — Pulp Fiction | DeRank™: 0,40

Alongside The Unforgiven, the only Tarantino film that I truly appreciated. I don't consider Pulp Fiction a masterpiece, but a stroke of genius, yes; a real, big stroke of genius. Fantastic characters, 2 and a half hours that fly by in a breeze, a very funny film, quick, snappy. Splendid, in short. more
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Vittorio De Sica — Sciuscià | DeRank™: 0,00

Among the peaks of the neorealist movement, among the heights of Vittorio De Sica, one of our greatest directors. Little to say about this film, a dramatic story, one of the many from post-war Italy. A masterpiece. more
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A lesser film in a filmography dotted with masterpieces like Scorsese's. Still, it remains a nice thriller, with a rather unsuccessful and decidedly exaggerated ending, but otherwise very beautiful. De Niro is terrifying, a magnificent performance (yet another).
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John Schlesinger — Il Maratoneta | DeRank™: 0,00

Excellent thriller directed by the equally excellent Schlesinger and beautifully performed by Dustin Hoffman (reuniting with Schlesinger after "Midnight Cowboy") and the legendary Laurence Olivier. The sequence of dental torture is historic, but the entire film flows very well; the excellent performances of the actors and the great screenplay contribute to making the viewing quite enjoyable. Great film. more
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Demme's masterpiece, one of the best thrillers of all time, has literally revolutionized the genre (along with Mann's progenitor "Manhunter"), rewriting its rules. Excellent direction, outstanding Foster, simply superb Hopkins, and Levin is great as well. In short, a stunning film, directed and acted magnificently, that rightfully occupies a place among the top 10 films of the '90s. 9 more
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Roman Polanski — Chinatown | DeRank™: 0,00

"Forget it, Jack, it's Chinatown." An outstanding Noir, directed by a masterful Roman Polanski and featuring a stunning Jack Nicholson in one of his best performances. Fantastic plot, exceptional thriller, terrible ending. A truly great film. more
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Michael Mann — Heat - La Sfida | DeRank™: 0,00

Mann's masterpiece, it's wonderful to see Pacino (here in one of his best performances) and De Niro (brilliant as always) acting together, the meeting of the two at the bar is extraordinary. A great film indeed. Ultimately, a great director and two acting phenomena for the best crime film of the '90s. Awesome. more
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A masterpiece as well, an epic film, engaging, technically perfect as always in Leone's movies, the characters are exceptional (golden palm for a wonderful Eli Wallach), the music is immense, perfect direction, only the screenplay has a few minor flaws but that's a small matter. The scene where Wallach runs among the tombs and the final triello are legendary. Great Sergione, great film. more
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Jonathan Demme — Philadelphia | DeRank™: 0,00

Second major gem from Jonathan Demme, a remarkable director who gave us two of the best films of the '90s. Philadelphia showcases the best performance of Tom Hanks (even better than in Forrest Gump) and a strong showing from Washington. A very delicate theme well addressed, with a hint of feel-goodism perhaps (which isn’t bothersome) but with so much class and intelligence. Heartbreaking ending to the notes of "Philadelphia" by Young.
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Martin Scorsese — Casinò | DeRank™: 0,00

After "Mean Streets," "Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore," "TAXI DRIVER," "Raging Bull," "King of Comedy," "After Hours," "The Last Temptation of Christ," "The Age of Innocence," and "Goodfellas," here is the latest great Scorsese film, this immense "Casino." He will continue to make good films, but for me, this extraordinary movie remains his last great masterpiece. more
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