Will's Top Ten Movies Ever Put to Screen

Will’s Top Ten Greatest Films Ever

This webpage is dedicated to cataloguing what I personally believe to be ten of the greatest and most important films ever created. Categorized by the original date of their release, each entry covers why I believe each film uniquely distinguishes itself as a hallmark in the world of cinema.

  • Whiplash

    Directed by Damien Chazelle A fantastic thriller that tackles the question “What is the price of perfection?”. The film follows a young student at a music school (played by Miles… Read more ⇢

    Whiplash

  • There Will Be Blood

    Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson A powerful and haunting exploration of greed, ambition, and the corrupting influence of power in early 20th-century America. Loosely based on Upton Sinclair’s novel Oil!,… Read more ⇢

    There Will Be Blood

  • The Prestige

    Directed by Christopher Nolan A riveting exploration of obsession, sacrifice, and the cost of greatness, set against the backdrop of the competitive world of stage magic in the late 19th… Read more ⇢

    The Prestige

  • Good Will Hunting

    Directed by Gus Van Sant A deeply moving film that explores themes of genius, trauma, and human connection. At its core is the story of Will Hunting (Matt Damon), a… Read more ⇢

    Good Will Hunting

  • The Shawshank Redemption

    Directed by Frank Darabont A powerful and enduring tale of hope, friendship, and resilience set within the bleak confines of Shawshank State Penitentiary. The film follows Andy Dufresne (Tim Robbins),… Read more ⇢

    The Shawshank Redemption

  • Terminator 2: Judgement Day

    Directed by James Cameron One of the greatest action and science fiction films of all time. A sequel to 1984’s The Terminator, this film expands the story and scope in… Read more ⇢

    Terminator 2: Judgement Day

  • Goodfellas

    Directed by Martin Scorsese A masterful and unflinching portrayal of life inside the American Mafia. Based on the true story of mob associate Henry Hill (played by Ray Liotta), the… Read more ⇢

    Goodfellas

  • The Thing

    Directed by John Carpenter A chilling masterpiece of sci-fi horror that has only grown in stature since its initial release. Set in an isolated Antarctic research station, the film follows… Read more ⇢

    The Thing

  • Apocalypse Now

    Directed by Francis Ford Coppola A towering achievement in war cinema, blending psychological horror, philosophical depth, and visceral spectacle to create an unforgettable portrait of the Vietnam War—and the darkness… Read more ⇢

    Apocalypse Now

  • One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest

    Directed by Miloš Forman A poignant and powerful exploration of individuality, authority, and the human spirit. Set in a mental institution in the 1960s, the film follows Randle P. McMurphy… Read more ⇢

    One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest