12. Van Helsing – This movie might have too many computer graphics, but the stunts are extremely awesome and Van Helsing is the one of the most mysteriously calm protagonists out there. The only time he loses his cool is when he’s forced into becoming a werewolf, which is an uncontrollable fate. The realistic ending also adds a twist that ties the movie together instead of a lame ending where everyone lives happily ever after.
11. The Dark Knight – When I went to see this movie in theatres, I was blown away. The character Bruce Wane is utterly intriguing and his nemesis, The Joker, is hilarious. There is a mixture of extreme seriousness with tremendous wit, making the story totally enthralling. Not to mention the action scenes, the anticipation, and the crazy twists and turns to the plot.
10. Spiderman – Peter Parker is a person I can completely relate with, making Spiderman number ten on my list. He’s smart and quirky, but always sticks to his morals. The fact that he has a very handsome best friend, Harry Osborne, is just a side note. Harry is another relatable character. In fact, many of the characters are relatable, which gives this movie a realistic quality that is hard to find in modern day Hollywood.
9. Star Trek (the movie) – This movie keeps me gripped with a vast amount of action and an added little love story on the side (I’m a sucker for a good love story). The casting director picked the perfect actors for each role. The iconic characters, such as Captain Kirk, Mr. Spock, Dr. McCoy, and Scotty were fabulously represented in this film and their well-known quirks from the television series were very noticeable. This also made the movie a bit funny to watch, seeing all of the old characters in a new light.
8. Back to the Future Part II – The hilarious duo of Doc Brown and Marty McFly will never get old, even though the movie was created in the dark ages. Doc Brown’s scattered, yet brilliant mind makes his personality very comical, and Marty completely contrasts with his slacker attitude, causing the pair to work very well together. My favorite scene is when Marty rocks out to “Johnny B. Goode” at The Enchantment Under the Sea Dance. The song ends with his guitar solo in which he manages to do the duck walk, jump off an amplifier, and slide across the floor on his back all in a matter of one minute. It doesn’t get much funnier than that.
7. Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back – I think it’s pretty impossible to not like a movie when Harrison Ford stars in it. The terrible technology doesn’t take away from the interesting plot, the cool fight scenes, and the romantic love story between Han Solo and Princess Leia in this movie. The numerous amounts of different personalities in the story keeps things interesting and creates plenty of opportunities for more fighting, which is probably the best part. The epic battles between the Jedi are so fun to watch and I can’t help wanting to be a Jedi afterwards.
6. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix – Like wine, the Harry Potter movies have gotten better with age. The action is more exciting and the mood is eerier than ever before. Something one would expect from witches and wizards, no? Well, the fifth Harry Potter movie has got it going on. Not only are the characters more mature (and therefore more interesting), but they are more capable of standing up for themselves in battle, making the fight scenes more interesting. The music and the setting for this movie also add to the ambiance of the story, causing everything to appear gloomy and ominous. Hopefully, these films will continue to improve in the future.
5. Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring – While I watched this movie for the first time, I couldn’t help but imagine myself as being a part of the Fellowship. The characters are all very talented, each with their own strengths and weaknesses, and anyone can relate to at least one of them. Frodo, the most important character, is very likable, making it easy to cheer him on; everybody’s rooting for Frodo. While being Frodo’s own personal support system, it feels as though we’re going on the quest with him, making it all the more enjoyable.
4. X-Men – This movie puts the supernatural in a new light. Mutants are viewed as odd and unwanted in society, putting a new spin on the idea of superheroes. This new view really caught my attention and made it more than just another superhero movie. The mutants have to fight against the struggle of rejection while also trying to protect the people that reject them, creating a very deep and compelling story.
3. Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl – Jack Sparrow alone makes this movie amazing. However, the music, the action, and the character development also add a hint of spice to this already very witty and bold production. The music is amazingly memorable, while fitting the mood of the film perfectly. The action is well-choreographed and thrilling; always with a new twist to each battle. The characters all have a combination of wit and sincerity, each with their own special quirks which we love them for.
2. King Arthur – King Arthur and his knights are the most insanely skilled mortal individuals ever to appear on the big screen. There is no doubt they are worthy of their title seeing as they made it through several years of battle without even being wounded nonetheless killed. The battle scenes are definitely the best part of the movie, especially when Tristan (a master bowman) shoots a man hiding in a tree from hundreds of feet away.
1. Robin Hood (Disney version) – As predictable as it is, Robin Hood is indeed my number one fantasy movie of all time. I remember first watching this movie (the Disney version) and instantly falling in love with the character of Robin Hood. His complete confidence in himself is so appealing, not to mention his selflessness. The bouts between him and the mentally insane Prince John bring laughter while the love story between Robin and Marian bring romance. Over all, this is a well-rounded and very enjoyable story.
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