top 10 featuring everything from space operas to near future dystopian tales.

10: Snowpiercer
9: Children of Men
8: Contact
7: Planet of the Apes
6: Her
5: The Prestige
4: Metropolis
3: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
2: Stalker
1: 2001: A Space Odyssey
super8
oblivion
snowpiercer
martian
her2013
ex mahina 15
str teck intro darkness
looper
interstellar
mad max furyy road
gardian of galaxy
inception
gravity
star war force awakens
10. Coherence
9. Moon
8. Predestination
7. Existenz
6. The Fountain
5. Under The Skin
4. Ghost In The Shell (original)
3. Cloud Atlas
2. Stalker
1. Primer?
00:41 #10. 28 Days Later (2002)
01:36 #9. 10 Cloverfield Lane (2016)
02:35 #8. I Am Legend (2007)
03:32 #7. Frankenstein (1931)
04:16 #6. Sunshine (2007)
05:06 #5. Re-Animator (1985)
06:03 #4. Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956)
07:08 #3, #2, #1 ????
arrival
suicide squad
ghost busters
captain america -civil war
assassins creed
batman v superman
inependance day
star trek beyond
rougue one?

5.I origins
4.Lucy
3.frank and robot
2.Waking Life
1.shutter island

THE LIST

Russian Ark (2002)

Its a single, uncut steadicam shot going through the Russian Heritage museum.
Sure, the concept is maybe a gimmick. But its amazing.

Manhattan (2014)
Woody Allens love letter to his favorite city in black and white ultra whidescreen
is every bit as impactful as Allens own memory of the city as a child.

Citzen Kane (1941)

There may be nothing more emblematic of how to make a beautiful movie that Citizen
Kane.

2001: A Space Odyssey

This entire film is a ballet of heavenly bodies, with carefully composed shots.

The Conformist (1970)

This is, in our opinion, the very best of Vittorio Storaros work. And thats
saying something.

The Fall
Tarsem Singh made a beautiful painting of a film; Colin Watkinson spend 4 years and
thousands of miles bringing a childs imagination to life on screen.

Hero (2002)
This film, which tells the same story from several different perspectives, (and
color coded to match), takes a simple concept both in plot and style, and brings it
to the next level.

Lawrence of Arabia (1962)

70mm film, and every frame of it a still image worthy of framing.

The Tree of Life (2011)

The most beautiful of Terrance Malicks films, and theres quite a bit of
competition there.

Samsara (2011)
There's no plot, or dialogue in this film, but it tells a story nonetheless - every
image tells its own story, and it's glorious.

Let us know in the comments!

THE LIST

Chicago (2002)
The Cell Block Tango is a Broadway stage number magically brought to life on
screen.
Choreographer: Rob Marshall

Shall We Dance (2004)

Choreographer: Joann Jansen & Liz Curtis
Richard Gere and Jennifer Lopezs tango in the night is one of the best-shot
ballroom numbers committed to film.
Dirty Dancing (1987)
Choreographer: Kenny Ortega
I mean, who DOENT love that lift in the finale??

Gold Diggers of 1935 (1935)

Choreographer: Bubsy Berkeley
The Words Are in My Heart number in Gold Diggers is the best of Berkeleys
extremely distinguished career.

Magic Mike (2012)

Choreographers: Allison Faulk and Teresa Espinosa
Okay, what it lacks in formality, it makes up for in fun. And sexiness. And some
major, honest-to-goodness dance skills.

Dil Se (1998)
Choreographer: Farah Khan
The train top number from Dil Se was ACTUALLY on top of a moving train.

Pina (2011)
Choreographer: Pina Bauch
The Vollmund number in this documentary about the life and work of the legendary
choreographer is a stunning insight into her life and her artistry.

Step Up 2: The Streets (2008)

Choreography: Dave Scott, Hi-Hat, Jamal Sims
There wouldnt be the Step Up franchise without the second movie proving it could
be done again (and again, and again). And the finale dance in the rain earned the
franchise every movie thats come since.

Singin in The Rain (1952)

Choreography: Gene Kelly
Often imitated, never replicated, possibly the most iconic dance scene in all of
cinema. Nuff Said.

Stormy Weather (1943)

Choreography: Nick Castle
The Nicholas Brothers take our top spot with their Jumpin Jive performance, which
Fred Astaire claimed was the greatest movie musical hed ever seen. We agree.

00:26 #10. The Raid Redemption (2011)

01:13 #9. Die Hard (1988)
01:52 #8. John Wick (2014)
02:36 #7. Captain America The Winter Soldier (2014)
03:19 #6. Mission Impossible III (2006)
04:02 #5. Mad Max Fury Road (2015)
04:50 #4. Aliens (1986)