5 Movies You Should See Before You Die

This list is entirely opinionated but backed with some reasons as to why I chose these movies. These films, even though they may not be the best, have inspired me or made an impression on me.


-The Dark Knight-
The reason this is a movie you should see before you die is a simple one; its the best superhero movie I've seen yet. It has all the aspects you would expect from a movie: action, suspense, drama, and a little romance thrown in. The actors fit all of the parts as close to perfect as you could get. The storyline is drama filled and action packed which is a relief from the previous superhero movies that, in my opinion, were mediocre. This is a must for those comic book and action fans.


-The Hangover-
So this movie may not be the most appropriate movie, but it is definitley one of the funniest movies I've seen. From slapstick to just plain crude humor, this movie is a comedic masterpiece. The plot is hilarious in itself; four friends go to Vegas to have the ultimate bachelor party. But wake up and can't remember that night and the bachelor is missing a day before his big day. Definitley not one to watch with the parents, but a must see.


-The Prestige-
This is arguably one of my favorite movies of all time. This movie has so many twists and turns, its hard to keep up. But despite the little things you need to pay attention to, The Prestige takes you into a world of magic that one might not be used to. Jealousy, betrayal, romance, and mystery plague the plot of this dark movie as two magicians try to outdo the other. Its one of those films were you have to see a couple times to fully understand what happens, but is well worth the second viewing.


-Halloween-
This is definitely my favorite horror movie.The classic storyline  The original Halloween was and still is a scary movie today. The diferent camera angles, camera shots and music will make the hair on the back of your neck stand up on first viewing. This film, written and directed by John Carpenter, is a classic and any fan of the horror genre should've seen this movie. And if not, what are you waiting for?


-Saving Private Ryan-
This is my favorite movie. This is one of the Hollywood war film were war isn't glorified, it is shown how it really is: Hell. Director Steven Spielberg definitley outdid himself on this one. The story follows a squad of soldiers that are sent into France to retrieve a soldier being sent home. The locations and sets are amazing. Screenshots make you feel like your next to the characters on screen. It is a violent movie but war is a violent place, so expect blood and gore. Make sure to wear your helmet while watching this one.