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The Rising Star.

This section is about views, not about detailing the sequences, but the entire essence of the movie. Though there are no spoilers ,there might be a reference to a key plot sequence of scene which substantiates the narration.

Read what I felt about some movies –

Here are some movies in my must watch list, irrespective of their commercial success or critical acclaim or publicity and not in any order of preference. First. some Indian Films , again not in any particular order of preference, genre, commercial success or any similar benchmark.

They are good movies , each having at least one element of film making that is absolutely outstanding.

Aamir
Thoda Sa Roomani Ho Jayen
Lamhe
Silsila
Black
Ijaazat
Main Azaad hoon
Ardh Satya
Hey Ram
Maqbool
Johnny Gaddar
Parinda
Satya
Company
Shakti
Deewar
Trishul
Agneepath
Damini
Khamoshi
Taare Zameen Pe
Dil Chahta Hai
Don- Original
Sholay
Aandhi
Mausam
Masoom
Aradhna
Amar Prem
Mughal -e-Azam
Sadma
Arth
Saaransh
Anand

There are some Hollywood flicks which are nothing short of brilliance , in at least one or more element of making a movie.

When Nietzsche Wept.
The Bridges of Madison County
Papillon
The Shawshank Redemption
American Beauty
Usual Suspects
Seven
Finding Neverland
Star Wars IV,V,VI
Nell
Schindlers List
Malena
Primal Fear
12 Angry Men
Natural Born Killers
Dances with the wolves
Devils Advocate
Pollock
The Hours
Rainman
Pulp Fiction
Forrest Gump
Patch Adams
Good Will Hunting
What Dreams may come.
Eyes Wide Shut
Gandhi
Kite Runner
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
23
Big Fish
Philadelphia
Erin Brokovich
A Few Good Men
As Good As It Gets
Terms Of Endearment
When Harry Met Sally
Silence of the Lambs
Taxi Driver
Cape Fear
Scarface
Mission Impossible I
Fight Club

Clearly, these lists are not exhaustive enough, there are more films , and they keep adding. Some notable mentions are missing from the last five or seven years, I will keep adding them as they sustain the “Epic” status, which in some ways transcends time.