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1970s 1980s 2000s #140 Empire Records (1995) 31% #140 Adjusted Score: 32981% Critics Consensus: Despite a terrific soundtrack and a strong early performance from Renee Zellweger, Empire Records is mostly a silly and predictable teen dramedy. Synopsis: Joe (Anthony LaPaglia) runs Empire Records, an independent Delaware store that employs a tight-knit group of music-savvy youths. Hearing that... [More] Starring: Anthony LaPaglia, Rory Cochrane, Johnny Whitworth, Liv Tyler Directed By: Allan Moyle
#139 Half Baked (1998) 28% #139 Adjusted Score: 28724% Critics Consensus: You'd have to be high to dig Half Baked's half baked production and scattershot sense of humor -- although maybe that was the point of this Dave Chapelle-led joint. Synopsis: When a member of their crew gets arrested for killing a New York City police horse by feeding it junk... [More] Starring: Dave Chappelle, Guillermo Díaz, Jim Breuer, Harland Williams Directed By: Tamra Davis
#138 Showgirls (1995) 23% #138 Adjusted Score: 27621% Critics Consensus: Vile, contemptible, garish, and misogynistic -- and that might just be exactly Showgirls' point. Synopsis: Nomi (Elizabeth Berkley) arrives in Las Vegas with only a suitcase and a dream of becoming a top showgirl. She... [More] Starring: Elizabeth Berkley Lauren, Kyle MacLachlan, Gina Gershon, Glenn Plummer Directed By: Paul Verhoeven
#137 Basic Instinct (1992) 56% #137 Adjusted Score: 62867% Critics Consensus: Unevenly echoing the work of Alfred Hitchcock, Basic Instinct contains a star-making performance from Sharon Stone but is ultimately undone by its problematic, overly lurid plot. Synopsis: The mysterious Catherine Tramell (Sharon Stone), a beautiful crime novelist, becomes a suspect when she is linked to the brutal... [More] Starring: Michael Douglas, Sharon Stone, George Dzundza, Jeanne Tripplehorn Directed By: Paul Verhoeven
#136 Poetic Justice (1993) 34% #136 Adjusted Score: 36424% Critics Consensus: Poetic Justice is commendably ambitious and boasts a pair of appealing stars, but they're undermined by writer-director John Singleton's frustrating lack of discipline. Synopsis: Still grieving after the murder of her boyfriend, hairdresser Justice (Janet Jackson) writes poetry to deal with the pain of... [More] Starring: Janet Jackson, Tupac Shakur, Regina King, Joe Torry Directed By: John Singleton
#135 Gummo (1997) 38% #135 Adjusted Score: 41467% Critics Consensus: Gummo's bold provocations may impress more iconoclastically inclined viewers, but others will find it hard to see past writer-director Harmony Korine's overwhelmingly sour storytelling perspective. Synopsis: Teen friends Tummler (Nick Sutton) and Solomon (Jacob Reynolds) navigate the ruins of a tiny, tornado-ravaged town in Ohio that... [More] Starring: Jacob Reynolds, Nick Sutton, Jacob Sewell, Darby Dougherty Directed By: Harmony Korine
#134 Kids (1995) 46% #134 Adjusted Score: 49855% Critics Consensus: Kids isn't afraid to test viewers' limits, but the point of its nearly non-stop provocation is likely to be lost in all the repellent characters and unpleasant imagery. Synopsis: Amoral teen Telly (Leo Fitzpatrick) has made it his goal to sleep with as many virgin girls as possible --... [More] Starring: Leo Fitzpatrick, Justin Pierce, Chloë Sevigny, Sarah Henderson Directed By: Larry Clark
#133 Dead Man (1995) 70% #133 Adjusted Score: 73514% Critics Consensus: While decidedly not for all tastes, Dead Man marks an alluring change of pace for writer-director Jim Jarmusch that demonstrates an assured command of challenging material. Synopsis: Circumstances transform a mild-mannered accountant (Johnny Depp) into a notorious Old West gunslinger.... [More] Starring: Johnny Depp, Gary Farmer, Lance Henriksen, Michael Wincott Directed By: Jim Jarmusch
#132 The Rock (1996) 67% #132 Adjusted Score: 71683% Critics Consensus: For visceral thrills, it can't be beat. Just don't expect The Rock to engage your brain. Synopsis: FBI chemical warfare expert Stanley Goodspeed (Nicolas Cage) is sent on an urgent mission with a former British spy, John... [More] Starring: Sean Connery, Nicolas Cage, Ed Harris, Michael Biehn Directed By: Michael Bay
#131 The Blair Witch Project (1999) 86% #131 Adjusted Score: 94603% Critics Consensus: Full of creepy campfire scares, mock-doc The Blair Witch Project keeps audiences in the dark about its titular villain, proving once more that imagination can be as scary as anything onscreen. Synopsis: Found video footage tells the tale of three film students (Heather Donahue, Joshua Leonard, Michael C. Williams) who've traveled to... [More] Starring: Heather Donahue, Michael C. Williams, Joshua Leonard, Bob Griffith Directed By: Daniel Myrick, Eduardo Sánchez
#130 Pump Up the Volume (1990) 79% #130 Adjusted Score: 81647% Critics Consensus: Pump Up the Volume can be a bit overbearing, but this is one teen drama with the courage of its convictions -- and a killer soundtrack. Synopsis: In Arizona, an introverted and insightful teenager, Mark Hunter (Christian Slater), finds an outlet for his viewpoints through a shortwave... [More] Starring: Christian Slater, Samantha Mathis, Ellen Greene, Scott Paulin Directed By: Allan Moyle
#129 Man Bites Dog (1992) 74% #129 Adjusted Score: 74942% Critics Consensus: No consensus yet. Synopsis: The activities of rampaging, indiscriminate serial killer Ben (Benoît Poelvoorde) are recorded by a willingly complicit documentary team, who eventually... [More] Starring: Benoît Poelvoorde, Rémy Belvaux, André Bonzel, Jean-Marc Chenut Directed By: Rémy Belvaux, André Bonzel
#128 Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998) 50% #128 Adjusted Score: 53828% Critics Consensus: Visually creative, but also aimless, repetitive, and devoid of character development. Synopsis: Raoul Duke (Johnny Depp) and his attorney Dr. Gonzo (Benicio del Toro) drive a red convertible across the Mojave desert... [More] Starring: Johnny Depp, Benicio del Toro, Craig Bierko, Ellen Barkin Directed By: Terry Gilliam
#127 Life Is Beautiful (1997) 81% #127 Adjusted Score: 87163% Critics Consensus: Benigni's earnest charm, when not overstepping its bounds into the unnecessarily treacly, offers the possibility of hope in the face of unflinching horror. Synopsis: A gentle Jewish-Italian waiter, Guido Orefice (Roberto Benigni), meets Dora (Nicoletta Braschi), a pretty schoolteacher, and wins her over with... [More] Starring: Roberto Benigni, Nicoletta Braschi, Giorgio Cantarini, Giustino Durano Directed By: Roberto Benigni
#126 Space Jam (1996) 43% #126 Adjusted Score: 48804% Critics Consensus: While it's no slam dunk, Space Jam's silly, Looney Toons-laden slapstick and vivid animation will leave younger viewers satisfied -- though accompanying adults may be more annoyed than entertained. Synopsis: Swackhammer (Danny DeVito), an evil alien theme park owner, needs a new attraction at Moron Mountain. When his gang, the... [More] Starring: Michael Jordan, Wayne Knight, Theresa Randle, Larry Bird Directed By: Joe Pytka
#125 Hackers (1995) 33% #125 Adjusted Score: 35918% Critics Consensus: Hackers has a certain stylish appeal, but its slick visuals and appealing young cast can't compensate for a clichéd and disappointingly uninspired story. Synopsis: A teenage hacker finds himself framed for the theft of millions of dollars from a major corporation. Master hacker Dade... [More] Starring: Jonny Lee Miller, Angelina Jolie, Jesse Bradford, Matthew Lillard Directed By: Iain Softley
#124 Happy Gilmore (1996) 62% #124 Adjusted Score: 65351% Critics Consensus: Those who enjoy Adam Sandler's schtick will find plenty to love in this gleefully juvenile take on professional golf; those who don't, however, will find it unfunny and forgettable. Synopsis: All Happy Gilmore (Adam Sandler) has ever wanted is to be a professional hockey player. But he soon discovers he... [More] Starring: Adam Sandler, Christopher McDonald, Julie Bowen, Frances Bay Directed By: Dennis Dugan
#123 Never Been Kissed (1999) 55% #123 Adjusted Score: 59106% Critics Consensus: Drew Barrymore's effervescent charm is almost enough to make you forgive this teen comedy's incredibly silly storyline. Synopsis: Josie Geller (Drew Barrymore), a baby-faced junior copywriter at the Chicago Sun-Times, must pose as a student at her former... [More] Starring: Drew Barrymore, David Arquette, Michael Vartan, Molly Shannon Directed By: Raja Gosnell
#122 Tommy Boy (1995) 39% #122 Adjusted Score: 41918% Critics Consensus: Though it benefits from the comic charms of its two leads, Tommy Boy too often feels like a familiar sketch stretched thin. Synopsis: After his beloved father (Brian Dennehy) dies, dimwitted Tommy Callahan (Chris Farley) inherits a near-bankrupt automobile parts factory in Sandusky,... [More] Starring: Chris Farley, David Spade, Brian Dennehy, Bo Derek Directed By: Peter Segal
#121 10 Things I Hate About You (1999) 71% #121 Adjusted Score: 75253% Critics Consensus: Julia Stiles and Heath Ledger add strong performances to an unexpectedly clever script, elevating 10 Things (slightly) above typical teen fare. Synopsis: Kat Stratford (Julia Stiles) is beautiful, smart and quite abrasive to most of her fellow teens, meaning that she doesn't... [More] Starring: Heath Ledger, Julia Stiles, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Larisa Oleynik Directed By: Gil Junger
#120 Hook (1991) 29% #120 Adjusted Score: 34415% Critics Consensus: The look of Hook is lively indeed but Steven Spielberg directs on autopilot here, giving in too quickly to his sentimental, syrupy qualities. Synopsis: When his young children are abducted by his old nemesis, Capt. Hook (Dustin Hoffman), middle-aged lawyer Peter Banning (Robin Williams)... [More] Starring: Dustin Hoffman, Robin Williams, Julia Roberts, Bob Hoskins Directed By: Steven Spielberg
#119 Muriel's Wedding (1994) 81% #119 Adjusted Score: 84151% Critics Consensus: Heartfelt and quirky, though at times broad, Muriel's Wedding mixes awkward comedy, oddball Australian characters, and a nostalgia-heavy soundtrack. Synopsis: Socially awkward Muriel Heslop (Toni Collette) wants nothing more than to get married. Unfortunately, due to her oppressive politician father... [More] Starring: Toni Collette, Bill Hunter, Rachel Griffiths, Jeanie Drynan Directed By: P.J. Hogan
#118 Singles (1992) 79% #118 Adjusted Score: 83314% Critics Consensus: Smart, funny, and engagingly scruffy, Singles is a clear-eyed look at modern romance that doubles as a credible grunge-era time capsule. Synopsis: In Seattle during the era of grunge music, the lives and relationships of a group of young people, all living... [More] Starring: Bridget Fonda, Matt Dillon, Campbell Scott, Kyra Sedgwick Directed By: Cameron Crowe
#117 Mortal Kombat (1995) 47% #117 Adjusted Score: 49797% Critics Consensus: Despite an effective otherwordly atmosphere and appropriately cheesy visuals, Mortal Kombat suffers from its poorly constructed plot, laughable dialogue, and subpar acting. Synopsis: Lord Rayden (Christopher Lambert) handpicks three martial artists -- federal agent Sonya Blade (Bridgette Wilson), Shaolin monk Lui Kang (Robin... [More] Starring: Robin Shou, Linden Ashby, Bridgette Wilson-Sampras, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa Directed By: Paul W.S. Anderson
#116 Sister Act (1992) 75% #116 Adjusted Score: 76861% Critics Consensus: Looking for a sweet musical comedy about a witness to a crime hiding out from killers in a convent? There's nun better than Sister Act. Synopsis: When lively lounge singer Deloris Van Cartier (Whoopi Goldberg) sees her mobster beau, Vince LaRocca (Harvey Keitel), commit murder, she... [More] Starring: Whoopi Goldberg, Maggie Smith, Kathy Najimy, Wendy Makkena Directed By: Emile Ardolino
#115 He Got Game (1998) 80% #115 Adjusted Score: 83554% Critics Consensus: Though not without its flaws, He Got Game finds Spike Lee near the top of his game, combining trenchant commentary with his signature visuals and a strong performance from Denzel Washington. Synopsis: Jake Shuttleworth (Denzel Washington) has spent the last six years in prison after accidentally killing his wife during a violent... [More] Starring: Denzel Washington, Ray Allen, Milla Jovovich, Rosario Dawson Directed By: Spike Lee
#114 Boys Don't Cry (1999) 90% #114 Adjusted Score: 93745% Critics Consensus: Harrowing yet stirring, Boys Don't Cry powerfully commemorates the life -- and brutally unjust death -- of transgender teen Brandon Teena. Synopsis: Young female-to-male transgender Brandon Teena (Hilary Swank) leaves his hometown under threat when his ex-girlfriend's brother discovers that he's biologically... [More] Starring: Hilary Swank, Chloë Sevigny, Peter Sarsgaard, Brendan Sexton III Directed By: Kimberly Peirce
#113 The City of Lost Children (1995) 80% #113 Adjusted Score: 84110% Critics Consensus: Not all of its many intriguing ideas are developed, but The City of Lost Children is an engrossing, disturbing, profoundly memorable experience. Synopsis: Old and decrepit Krank (Daniel Emilfork) has lost his capacity for dreaming and is attempting to fight death by stealing... [More] Starring: Ron Perlman, Daniel Emilfork, Judith Vittet, Dominique Pinon Directed By: Marc Caro, Jean-Pierre Jeunet
#112 American Beauty (1999) 87% #112 Adjusted Score: 96846% Critics Consensus: Flawlessly cast and brimming with dark, acid wit, American Beauty is a smart, provocative high point of late '90s mainstream Hollywood film. Synopsis: Lester Burnham (Kevin Spacey) is a gainfully employed suburban husband and father. Fed up with his boring, stagnant existence, he... [More] Starring: Kevin Spacey, Annette Bening, Thora Birch, Wes Bentley Directed By: Sam Mendes
#111 Sátántangó (1994) 100% #111 Adjusted Score: 100903% Critics Consensus: No consensus yet. Synopsis: In Bela Tarr's seven-hour episodic film, inhabitants of a small village in Hungary deal with the effects of the fall... [More] Starring: Mihaly Vig, Putyi Horvath, János Derzsi, Miklós B. Székely Directed By: Béla Tarr
#110 My Own Private Idaho (1991) 80% #110 Adjusted Score: 84922% Critics Consensus: A tantalizing glimpse of a talented director and his stars all at the top of their respective games, Gus Van Sant's loose reworking of Henry IV is smart, sad and audacious. Synopsis: In this loose adaptation of Shakespeare's "Henry IV," Mike Waters (River Phoenix) is a gay hustler afflicted with narcolepsy. Scott... [More] Starring: River Phoenix, Keanu Reeves, James Russo, William Richert Directed By: Gus Van Sant
#109 Glengarry Glen Ross (1992) 95% #109 Adjusted Score: 99927% Critics Consensus: This adaptation of David Mamet's play is every bit as compelling and witty as its source material, thanks in large part to a clever script and a bevy of powerhouse actors. Synopsis: When an office full of New York City real estate salesmen is given the news that all but the top... [More] Starring: Al Pacino, Jack Lemmon, Alec Baldwin, Ed Harris Directed By: James Foley
#108 The Birdcage (1996) 84% #108 Adjusted Score: 87905% Critics Consensus: Mike Nichols wrangles agreeably amusing performances from Robin Williams and Nathan Lane in this fun, if not quite essential, remake of the French comedy La Cage aux Folles. Synopsis: In this remake of the classic French farce "La Cage aux Folles," engaged couple Val Goldman (Dan Futterman) and Barbara... [More] Starring: Robin Williams, Gene Hackman, Nathan Lane, Dianne Wiest Directed By: Mike Nichols
#107 American Pie (1999) 61% #107 Adjusted Score: 67231% Critics Consensus: So embarrassing it's believable, American Pie succeeds in bringing back the teen movie genre. Synopsis: A riotous and raunchy exploration of the most eagerly anticipated -- and most humiliating -- rite of adulthood, known as... [More] Starring: Jason Biggs, Shannon Elizabeth, Alyson Hannigan, Chris Klein Directed By: Paul Weitz
#106 Babe (1995) 97% #106 Adjusted Score: 102047% Critics Consensus: The rare family-friendly feature with a heart as big as its special effects budget, Babe offers timeless entertainment for viewers of all ages. Synopsis: Gentle farmer Arthur Hoggett (James Cromwell) wins a piglet named Babe (Christine Cavanaugh) at a county fair. Narrowly escaping his... [More] Starring: James Cromwell, Magda Szubanski, Hugo Weaving, Mary Acres Directed By: Chris Noonan
#105 Raise the Red Lantern (1991) 97% #105 Adjusted Score: 98863% Critics Consensus: Visually thrilling and rich with emotion, Raise the Red Lantern offers an engrossing period drama anchored by an outstanding performance from Gong Li. Synopsis: Teenage Songlian (Gong Li), whose family has been devastated by the recent death of her father, becomes the third concubine... [More] Starring: Gong Li, Jingwu Ma, Saifei He, Cao Cuifeng Directed By: Yimou Zhang
#104 House Party (1990) 94% #104 Adjusted Score: 95898% Critics Consensus: House Party is a light, entertaining teen comedy with an infectious energy. Synopsis: Play's parents are out of town, and he's planning the house party to end all house parties. His best friend,... [More] Starring: Robin Harris, Christopher Reid, Christopher Martin, Martin Lawrence Directed By: Reginald Hudlin
#103 Rumble in the Bronx (1995) 80% #103 Adjusted Score: 83697% Critics Consensus: An entertaining Jackie Chan stunt-fest in which the impressive action sequences overcome the low production value and by-the-numbers plot. Synopsis: Hong Kong policeman Keung (Jackie Chan) arrives in New York for the wedding of his uncle Bill (Bill Tung), a... [More] Starring: Jackie Chan, Anita Mui, Bill Tung, Françoise Yip Directed By: Stanley Tong
#102 Army of Darkness (1992) 68% #102 Adjusted Score: 75889% Critics Consensus: Some of the evil magic is gone as this trilogy capper dispenses with most of the scares, but Bruce Campbell's hammy charm and Sam Raimi's homage to classic visual effects make for a fun enough adventure. Synopsis: 3rd Evil Dead movie. Ash (Bruce Campbell) finds himself trapped in medieval times. He must quest for the Necronomicon, a... [More] Starring: Bruce Campbell, Embeth Davidtz, Marcus Gilbert, Ian Abercrombie Directed By: Sam Raimi
#101 The Fifth Element (1997) 71% #101 Adjusted Score: 75299% Critics Consensus: Visually inventive and gleefully over the top, Luc Besson's The Fifth Element is a fantastic piece of pop sci-fi that never takes itself too seriously. Synopsis: In the 23rd century, a New York City cabbie, Korben Dallas (Bruce Willis), finds the fate of the world in... [More] Starring: Bruce Willis, Gary Oldman, Ian Holm, Milla Jovovich Directed By: Luc Besson
#100 Sleepless in Seattle (1993) 75% #100 Adjusted Score: 80527% Critics Consensus: Sleepless in Seattle is a cute classic with a very light touch and real chemistry between the two leads -- even when spending an entire movie apart. Synopsis: After the death of his wife, Sam Baldwin (Tom Hanks) moves to Seattle with his son, Jonah (Ross Mallinger). When... [More] Starring: Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan, Bill Pullman, Ross Mallinger Directed By: Nora Ephron
#99 Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994) 96% #99 Adjusted Score: 101314% Critics Consensus: While frothy to a fault, Four Weddings and a Funeral features irresistibly breezy humor, and winsome performances from Hugh Grant and Andie MacDowell. Synopsis: Lovable Englishman Charles (Hugh Grant) and his group of friends seem to be unlucky in love. When Charles meets a... [More] Starring: Hugh Grant, Andie MacDowell, Kristin Scott Thomas, Simon Callow Directed By: Mike Newell
#98 All About My Mother (1999) 98% #98 Adjusted Score: 102366% Critics Consensus: Almodovar weaves together a magnificent tapestry of femininity with an affectionate wink to classics of theater and cinema in this poignant story of love, loss and compassion. Synopsis: New friends help a woman (Cecilia Roth) struggling to get her life in order after her son's (Eloy Azorín) death.... [More] Starring: Cecilia Roth, Eloy Azorín, Marisa Paredes, Penélope Cruz Directed By: Pedro Almodóvar
#97 Men in Black (1997) 91% #97 Adjusted Score: 97162% Critics Consensus: Thanks to a smart script, spectacular set pieces, and charismatic performances from its leads, Men in Black is an entirely satisfying summer blockbuster hit. Synopsis: They are the best-kept secret in the universe. Working for a highly funded yet unofficial government agency, Kay (Tommy Lee... [More] Starring: Tommy Lee Jones, Will Smith, Linda Fiorentino, Vincent D'Onofrio Directed By: Barry Sonnenfeld
#96 As Good as It Gets (1997) 86% #96 Adjusted Score: 91546% Critics Consensus: James L. Brooks and Jack Nicholson, doing what they do best, combine smart dialogue and flawless acting to squeeze fresh entertainment value out of the romantic-comedy genre. Synopsis: Melvin Udall (Jack Nicholson) is an obsessive-compulsive writer of romantic fiction who's rude to everyone he meets, including his gay... [More] Starring: Jack Nicholson, Helen Hunt, Greg Kinnear, Cuba Gooding Jr. Directed By: James L. Brooks
#95 Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997) 73% #95 Adjusted Score: 77468% Critics Consensus: A light and goofy comedy which provides laughs, largely due to performances and screenwriting by Myers. Synopsis: A world-class playboy and part-time special agent, Powers is defrosted after 30 years in a cryogenic freeze to match wits... [More] Starring: Mike Myers, Elizabeth Hurley, Michael York, Mimi Rogers Directed By: Jay Roach
#94 Demolition Man (1993) 62% #94 Adjusted Score: 65494% Critics Consensus: A better-than-average sci-fi shoot-em-up with a satirical undercurrent, Demolition Man is bolstered by strong performances by Sylvester Stallone, Wesley Snipes, and Sandra Bullock. Synopsis: With innocent victims caught in the crossfire in Los Angeles' intensifying war on crime, both cop John Spartan (Sylvester Stallone)... [More] Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Wesley Snipes, Sandra Bullock, Nigel Hawthorne Directed By: Marco Brambilla
#93 The Thin Red Line (1998) 80% #93 Adjusted Score: 86380% Critics Consensus: The Thin Red Line is a daringly philosophical World War II film with an enormous cast of eager stars. Synopsis: In 1942, Private Witt (Jim Caviezel) is a U.S. Army absconder living peacefully with the locals of a small South... [More] Starring: Sean Penn, Adrien Brody, Jim Caviezel, Ben Chaplin Directed By: Terrence Malick
#92 The Crow (1994) 84% #92 Adjusted Score: 88449% Critics Consensus: Filled with style and dark, lurid energy, The Crow is an action-packed visual feast that also has a soul in the performance of the late Brandon Lee. Synopsis: The night before his wedding, musician Eric Draven (Brandon Lee) and his fiancée are brutally murdered by members of a... [More] Starring: Brandon Lee, Ernie Hudson, Michael Wincott, David Patrick Kelly Directed By: Alex Proyas
#91 Run Lola Run (1998) 93% #91 Adjusted Score: 97862% Critics Consensus: More fun than a barrel of Jean-Paul Sartre, pic's energy riffs on an engaging love story and really human performances while offering a series of what-ifs and a blood-stirring soundtrack. Synopsis: In this visually and conceptually impressive film, two-bit Berlin criminal Manni (Moritz Bleibtreu) delivers some smuggled loot for his boss,... [More] Starring: Franka Potente, Moritz Bleibtreu, Herbert Knaup, Armin Rohde Directed By: Tom Tykwer
#90 American History X (1998) 84% #90 Adjusted Score: 89138% Critics Consensus: American History X doesn't contend with its subject matter as fully as it could, but Edward Norton's performance gives this hard-hitting drama crucial weight. Synopsis: Living a life marked by violence and racism, neo-Nazi Derek Vinyard (Edward Norton) finally goes to prison after killing two... [More] Starring: Ed Norton, Edward Furlong, Fairuza Balk, Beverly D'Angelo Directed By: Tony Kaye
#89 Three Kings (1999) 94% #89 Adjusted Score: 100352% Critics Consensus: Three Kings successfully blends elements of action, drama, and comedy into a thoughtful, exciting movie on the Gulf War. Synopsis: Just after the end of the Gulf War, four American soldiers decide to steal a cache of Saddam Hussein's hidden... [More] Starring: George Clooney, Mark Wahlberg, Ice Cube, Spike Jonze Directed By: David O. Russell
#88 From Dusk Till Dawn (1996) 63% #88 Adjusted Score: 66114% Critics Consensus: A pulpy crime drama/vampire film hybrid, From Dusk Till Dawn is an uneven but often deliriously enjoyable B-movie. Synopsis: On the run from a bank robbery that left several police officers dead, Seth Gecko (George Clooney) and his paranoid,... [More] Starring: Harvey Keitel, George Clooney, Quentin Tarantino, Juliette Lewis Directed By: Robert Rodriguez
#87 The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) 95% #87 Adjusted Score: 105545% Critics Consensus: The Nightmare Before Christmas is a stunningly original and visually delightful work of stop-motion animation. Synopsis: The film follows the misadventures of Jack Skellington, Halloweentown's beloved pumpkin king, who has become bored with the same annual... [More] Starring: Danny Elfman, Chris Sarandon, Catherine O'Hara, William Hickey Directed By: Henry Selick
#86 Pi (1998) 88% #86 Adjusted Score: 91069% Critics Consensus: Dramatically gripping and frighteningly smart, this Lynchian thriller does wonders with its unlikely subject and shoestring budget. Synopsis: A paranoid mathematician searches for a key number that will unlock the universal patterns found in nature. Pushed to his... [More] Starring: Sean Gullette, Mark Margolis, Ben Shenkman, Pamela Hart Directed By: Darren Aronofsky
#85 Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (1998) 75% #85 Adjusted Score: 78621% Critics Consensus: Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels is a grimy, twisted, and funny twist on the Tarantino hip gangster formula. Synopsis: Eddy (Nick Moran) convinces three friends to pool funds for a high-stakes poker game against local crime boss Hatchet Harry... [More] Starring: Jason Flemyng, Dexter Fletcher, Nick Moran, Jason Statham Directed By: Guy Ritchie
#84 Wayne's World (1992) 79% #84 Adjusted Score: 87910% Critics Consensus: An oddball comedy that revels in its silliness and memorable catch phrases, Wayne's World is also fondly regarded because of its endearing characters. Synopsis: A big screen spin-off of the "Saturday Night Live" skit. Rob Lowe plays a producer that wants to take the... [More] Starring: Mike Myers, Dana Carvey, Rob Lowe, Tia Carrere Directed By: Penelope Spheeris
#83 Welcome to the Dollhouse (1995) 93% #83 Adjusted Score: 96599% Critics Consensus: An outstanding sophomore feature, Welcome to the Dollhouse sees writer-director Todd Solondz mining suburban teen angst for black, biting comedy. Synopsis: Middle-school student Dawn Weiner (Heather Matarazzo) faces degradation at school -- where she is teased constantly -- and at home.... [More] Starring: Heather Matarazzo, Daria Kalinina, Matthew Faber, Angela Pietropinto Directed By: Todd Solondz
#82 Dazed and Confused (1993) 93% #82 Adjusted Score: 99276% Critics Consensus: Featuring an excellent ensemble cast, a precise feel for the 1970s, and a killer soundtrack, Dazed and Confused is a funny, affectionate, and clear-eyed look at high school life. Synopsis: This coming-of-age film follows the mayhem of group of rowdy teenagers in Austin, Texas, celebrating the last day of high... [More] Starring: Jason London, Wiley Wiggins, Sasha Jenson, Rory Cochrane Directed By: Richard Linklater
#81 The Piano (1993) 90% #81 Adjusted Score: 96598% Critics Consensus: Powered by Holly Hunter's main performance, The Piano is a truth-seeking romance played in the key of erotic passion. Synopsis: After a long voyage from Scotland, pianist Ada McGrath (Holly Hunter) and her young daughter, Flora (Anna Paquin), are left... [More] Starring: Holly Hunter, Harvey Keitel, Sam Neill, Anna Paquin Directed By: Jane Campion
#80 Three Colors: Red (1994) 100% #80 Adjusted Score: 104276% Critics Consensus: A complex, stirring, and beautifully realized portrait of interconnected lives, Red is the captivating conclusion to a remarkable trilogy. Synopsis: Part-time model Valentine (Irène Jacob) meets a retired judge (Jean-Louis Trintignant) who lives in her neighborhood after she runs over... [More] Starring: Irène Jacob, Jean-Louis Trintignant, Jean-Pierre Lorit, Frédérique Feder Directed By: Krzysztof Kieslowski
#79 There's Something About Mary (1998) 84% #79 Adjusted Score: 89001% Critics Consensus: There's Something About Mary proves that unrelentingly, unabashedly puerile humor doesn't necessarily come at the expense of a film's heart. Synopsis: Ted's (Ben Stiller) dream prom date with Mary (Cameron Diaz) never happens due to an embarrassing injury at her home.... [More] Starring: Cameron Diaz, Matt Dillon, Ben Stiller, Lee Evans Directed By: Robert Farrelly, Peter Farrelly
#78 Shakespeare in Love (1998) 92% #78 Adjusted Score: 101143% Critics Consensus: Endlessly witty, visually rapturous, and sweetly romantic, Shakespeare in Love is a delightful romantic comedy that succeeds on nearly every level. Synopsis: "Shakespeare in Love" is a romantic comedy for the 1990s set in the 1590s. It imaginatively unfolds the witty, sexy.