What I've found with this particular list is that I tend to have second thoughts about the ordering of various films or whether a movie deserves to be on the list or not. Regardless, many of the films on this list are here for a reason. Here is why:
31 - Die Hard
Regarded as one of the greatest action films ever made, Die Hard does not disappoint. Alan Rickman is a fantastic villain and Bruce Willis is a great hero. Enough said!
32 - Jaws
The day after I watched Jaws, I went swimming at an indoor pool. I wasn't even at a beach and I was still frightened to be swimming around in the water. The scares in this movie are quite effective, and so is the haunting score by John Williams.
33 - Psycho
The infamous shower scene, the constant suspense, Hitchcock certainly made a generous contribution to the horror genre with this low budget film. Quite audacious in some aspects, but it works nonetheless.
34 - 12 Angry Men
Imagine the challenge of having the majority of a story occurring in one room with twelve characters. It has potential to be quite dull. Yet Sidney Lumet made it the exact opposite. I found myself rooting for Henry Fonda from start to finish.
35 - Toy Story
I will never forget the very first time I went to see Toy Story in theaters. It's the kind of movie that you get so involved with, that it feels like it's over in a few minutes. The voice work is also a wonderful addition to this excellent story.
36 - The Deer Hunter
A long but moving story that features spot on performances from Robert De Niro, Meryl Streep and especially Christopher Walken. The Russian Roulette sequences were handled so perfectly that each second is more tense than the last.
37 - Back to the Future
There is so much fun to be had with this time travel film. Christopher Lloyd is absolutely unforgettable as the peculiar scientist.
38 - The Great Escape
This movie starts out moderately clever, then becomes quite clever and before you know it, the cleverness meter rises even more! An exhilarating war picture to say the least.
39 - The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
So sad, but so absorbing. An incredibly touching film that examines and summarizes the life of a man who is very different from the average person (hence the title).
40 - Inception
What I love about some of the films of Christopher Nolan is that he makes the narrative so complicated that by paying maximum attention, you become completely involved in this distinct cinematic experience. A marvelous piece of science fiction with big brains!
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