“All Killer, No Filler. There is not a single bad scene.”

"That one popped into my head within 5 seconds, and before I even opened this thread. That movie was pretty much just perfectly done, from start to finish. I can't think of a single thing they could have done better, including casting and directing, pacing."

"The T-Rex paddock scene in the rain is easily in the top ten best atmos and subwoofer scenes around. The rain falling and the sub shaking the house and the couch, like you're in the scene. So good."

"All Killer, No Filler. There is not a single bad scene."

The dynamism of the camera in action sequences (which was not repeated in the following films)

The framing and composition of still shots

Bullet time introduced innovative special effects

Kung fu brought in by actual experts (not Steven Seagal-type shit)

The narrative, which is a modern-day allegory of the cave

The hero’s journey presented in an interesting way"

"It's so, so tightly written, it's one of my go-to examples of how you can make almost every line (every paragraph, at least) bear multiple meanings. Fight Club does the same thing. The Sixth Sense makes a big point of doing it...

Basically, 1999 was a great year for cinema."

"The whole movie was just 12 guys in a room talking, and I absolutely engrossed the entire time."

"Such a masterpiece. That last 'not guilty' from Lee Cobb always gets me."

"I watched this only as an adult, which is kind of surprising given I grew up on such shows as The Beverly Hillbillies and Gilligan's Island (my parents are old but still living), and this seems like it would have been right in my parents' wheelhouse of movies they liked.

But I was really blown away by it. The story is neat, the characters are varied and wonderful, and the music is incredible."

"This movie is widely considered to have a ‘perfect’ screenplay! Saw it a few years ago — still holds up!"

"It’s because every single line has a purpose behind it, and every bit of it has a payoff."

“'Ever since I can remember, I’ve always wanted to be a gangster.' A perfect opening scene and it keeps getting better from there."

"The practical effects still look better than 95% of modern CGI, the tension keeps building without a single wasted scene, and the characters actually act like intelligent, rational people trying to survive. Absolute masterpiece."

"That movie could be 10 minutes in or 10 minutes left, if I’m scrolling cable for a random watch I am stopping."

"Every scene matters, zero wasted time. Even the poster twist still hits."

"I watched this movie thinking, ‘Eh, it’ll be alright.’ It was fucking amazing. I still tell people they need to watch it."

"I only opened this thread to make sure this was commented."

"One of my personal favorites. I saw this in the theatre when it came out and was blown away, will never forget it."

"I saw it once, deemed it one of the best movies I've ever seen, and essentially vowed to never watch it again."

"The Fifth Element is the answer. Nothing needs to be added or excluded. Perfect balance of romance, comedy, and action. Perfect wardrobe and FX that have stood the test of time."

"This is the one I came to say. I watch it about once a year. It holds up so well. The characters are absolutely endearing across the board. It's a futuristic world that feels lived in, with all the quirks and downfalls that we see today, just put under a magnifying glass.

I have never seen anyone come up with a solid criticism that actually held up under scrutiny."

"I hadn’t had that much fun at a movie in YEARS when I saw this."

"This is the one. This is the film that, when anybody asks, ‘What’s your favourite movie?’ It’s multi-layered, it’s emotional, it’s unpredictable, and it’s unpleasant."

"The scene in the gas station where Anton asks the owner to call heads or tails is an absolute masterclass in building tension with simple dialogue.

Javier Bardem deserves the praise he gets for Anton, but the actor playing the owner (Gene Jones) is so affable and grounded that the horror of the situation hits so much harder."

"Raiders is an absolute perfect movie. The best ever made IMO."

"The Boulder in the opening scene took the intro from 10 to 100 and it never let up."

"Completely agree. Heath Ledger’s Joker is obviously legendary, but what really makes The Dark Knight a 10/10 is that there isn’t a single part that feels wasted. The pacing is perfect, every character has a purpose, the action still holds up today, and it somehow gets better every time I rewatch it. It’s one of those rare movies where I’d never skip a scene. It also helps that I’ve been a big Batman fan since I was a little kid."

"It is the best film I’ve ever seen that I’ll never watch again! A horrible experience, but a 10/10 movie that everyone should watch at some point in their lives."