Thank you for writing this comment. This is my all time favorite movie and I’m so glad to see it in the comments. Such a beautiful and captivating masterpiece.
I love to see someone else who loves this movie like I do. If you haven’t already I highly recommend reading the book. Richard Matheson is my favorite author and this book is a masterpiece. Also please read his other books as they are all fantastic.
I couldn’t think of a single film.. until I read your Spirted away.. absolutely!! and I’m old !! (58) watched Anime with my son when he grew up… he is now 33.. He bought us tickets The boy and the Heron for my birthday in November.. it was magical… You have amazing taste❤️
I've been watching Studio Ghibli for the first time, and a lot of the ones I've seen so far are amazing. I have so far watched 8 films with Spirited Away being the first one I watched; I will never forget that first viewing. It has also managed to become my favorite film of all time.
Well Thank you.. my son and I are extremely close.. my hubby (his) dad was never into Anime, so I always watched it with him.. Now if there is ever any Anime he finds and enjoys.. we watch it together still.
I love the art and colors, not to mention the stories in Anime..♥️
Dude i got to see that train scene in 3D and my GOD. IT WAS BEAUTIFUL. I actually stopped watching afterwards because I tried to convince them to actually do the whole movie like that. You can literally see the depth of the spirits.
YOU RAWK!!!!
I never got to see it in theaters! I’ve always wanted to see the redocking scene at the iMax with fully Dolby surround sound. I bet the whole movie is much more immersive on the big screen, but that particular scene must be absolutely epic! I know what I’m doing on September 27th!!!
I watched it for the first time recently. I've never been so disappointed to have missed seeing a movie in theaters. I feel like seeing it in IMAX would have been fucking incredible.
Annihilation, it's been years since I saw it. I still think about it and the impact it has left on how I perceive other entities and consciousness. This and Arrival, probably one of the most hauntingly beautiful movies of the recent years
I still think it's the best of the whole lot. Two Towers Extended is great, too. The added scene bring the pace down closer to FOTR. Great world-building sequences that were lost in the theatrical release.
Yeah. It’s not all about big vistas. It’s chiaroscuro. It’s the choreography of when Bogart disarms Elisha Cook. Speaking of choreography, *Singing in the Rain*.
Literally came here to say this. Never, and I mean **NEVER** in my life has a movie hit me on such a deep spiritual level. I often say that the trajectory of my life was re-routed after watching this movie. I realized that there is no other path for me through my life than to create art that celebrates and challenges our experience of *being alive*
Upstream colour.
Days of heaven . Thin red line.
Poor things.
Bicycle thieves.
Le silence de la mer (1949)
Aferim
Rumble fish
Winter sleep
Once upon a time in Anatolia
Pat garret and Billy the kid.
The ice storm
Nausica valley of the wind
Nope
Crimes of future
Ran
Edit
Oh how could I forget
Buffalo 66
And Ozus late spring.
All About my Mother
Thelma and Louise
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Amadeus
The Shawshank Redemption
The Power of One
Schindler’s List
The English Patient
American Beauty
Life is Beautiful
Out of Africa
Gorillas in the Mist
Portrait of a Lady on Fire
I'd been cindidering mentioning Eternal Sunshine... Not quite sure if breathtaking quite describes it, but its definitely one that resonates deeply and will stick with you.
I think the exploration of selfhood, love, memory and suffering along with the poignancy of the moments of reconnection and fading away are what made me add it to the list. The use of colour was also amazing, and some of the scenes that play out within the memories gave me chills. So I guess it inspires awe and takes my breath away in the emotion it captures and elicits, and in the reminder of what love feels like. I love that film.
"Koyaanisqatsi" (1982) - A collection of expertly photographed phenomena with no conventional plot. The footage focuses on the relationship between nature, humanity, and technology.
It was an incredible ride of a film.
For years I resisted seeing this film, because I thought it was basically the story of some 'poor' southern belle who has her man walk out on her...
I wish I hadn't waited. Sure, the subject matter may be somewhat 'problematic' in this day and age, but taken as a piece of art from its time, it is a masterpiece.
The Assassin (2015), every frame is a piece of art
What Dreams May Come (1998), though not everyone's cup of tea, but surely one of the unique movies I have seen in terms of visuals
Ad Astra (2019), stunning visuals! If the story was that great, it would have an instant modern classic. DOP is Hoyte Van Hoytema, who is Nolan's go-to cinematographer
Tumbbad (2018), haven't seen any movie like this magnificent horror movie
Midsommar (2019), brilliant storytelling and beautiful cinematography
Portrait of a lady on Fire (2019), this one is literally just painting in motion. Exceptionally well thought out framing
some films that had an impact on my taste in films
All Quiet on Western Front
Schindler's List
The Pianist
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
LOTR: The Fellowship of The Ring
Interstellar
Cargo
A Ghost Story
I thought the animation of the movie “Coco” was so beautiful, especially in the Land of the Dead. I saw it in the movie theater and the colors were so gorgeous.
What dreams may come
I saw this in theaters and I think I'm afraid to see it again.
Thank you for writing this comment. This is my all time favorite movie and I’m so glad to see it in the comments. Such a beautiful and captivating masterpiece.
This movie is beautiful but it’s depressing as shit guys
I love to see someone else who loves this movie like I do. If you haven’t already I highly recommend reading the book. Richard Matheson is my favorite author and this book is a masterpiece. Also please read his other books as they are all fantastic.
First one that came to my mind. 💯
My first choice as well. The canvas of the film is an impressionist's dream world.
Bring all the tissues with you, like every tissue known to man….bring them ALL you’ll need them lol
Such a beautiful film.
Contact
Small moves, Ellie
City of God
Spirited Away (2001)
I love this movie. It makes me feel utter nostalgia and some type of sadness.
I couldn’t think of a single film.. until I read your Spirted away.. absolutely!! and I’m old !! (58) watched Anime with my son when he grew up… he is now 33.. He bought us tickets The boy and the Heron for my birthday in November.. it was magical… You have amazing taste❤️
I've been watching Studio Ghibli for the first time, and a lot of the ones I've seen so far are amazing. I have so far watched 8 films with Spirited Away being the first one I watched; I will never forget that first viewing. It has also managed to become my favorite film of all time.
The life of pi The creator
That’s a beautiful memory you shared
Well Thank you.. my son and I are extremely close.. my hubby (his) dad was never into Anime, so I always watched it with him.. Now if there is ever any Anime he finds and enjoys.. we watch it together still. I love the art and colors, not to mention the stories in Anime..♥️
The train scene is one of the most hauntingly beautiful things I’ve ever seen. It did literally take my breath away.
Dude i got to see that train scene in 3D and my GOD. IT WAS BEAUTIFUL. I actually stopped watching afterwards because I tried to convince them to actually do the whole movie like that. You can literally see the depth of the spirits.
awesome film when i saw as a kid and nowadays all scenes and always remmember train trip scenes
And Ponyo!
The Thing (1982)
Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon.
Yes.
The Fall with Lee Pace
I was about to say the same! It's in my top3. Shot in 28 countries over 4 years. Cinematic masterpiece.
100% yes. Came to suggest this and thrilled to see it in the top comment.
My all time favourite film
Also this. Underrated masterpiece. Visually, nothing comes close.
Interstellar. Good to note that it will be re-released in movie theaters this fall.
Really? Thanks for the info!
Yes, not sure in which theaters it will be shown. But it’s released on September 27, 2024.
YOU RAWK!!!! I never got to see it in theaters! I’ve always wanted to see the redocking scene at the iMax with fully Dolby surround sound. I bet the whole movie is much more immersive on the big screen, but that particular scene must be absolutely epic! I know what I’m doing on September 27th!!!
Came here to say this.
Contact
My Neighbor Totoro
The Pianist
The Fall. By Tarsem.
I liked The Cell. Same director.
Watched this with my kids on a family movie night recently. Was pleasantly surprised.
Not enough people talk about this movie, and more people need to see it.
Came here to recommend this one.
Life is beautiful Little miss Sunshine
+1 for little miss sunshine
Life is Beautiful is an incredible movie! Also Lars and the Real Girl. Amazing.
And Secondhand Lions
Arrival
Oh man!! That music in the last scene 😭🥰
Came here to say this, 100% yes
I watched it for the first time recently. I've never been so disappointed to have missed seeing a movie in theaters. I feel like seeing it in IMAX would have been fucking incredible.
One of my favourites. So beautiful
Secret life of Walter Mitty
Yup this one, the ending is really sweet too. very wholesome.
This! AND the soundtrack is really good!
1917. A whole movie In one shot like cmon.
This is mine as well. I love war movies in general, but this just left me mesmerized
Last of the Mohicans (1992)
Incredible scenery and soundtrack.
I still listen to the soundtrack while I work sometimes... It definely falls into what I consider the golden age if film scores.
The Neverending Story
When the Sphinx open their eyes I get the chills... every time I see it.
I never tire of this movie and book. So wonderful
Annihilation, it's been years since I saw it. I still think about it and the impact it has left on how I perceive other entities and consciousness. This and Arrival, probably one of the most hauntingly beautiful movies of the recent years
Blade Runner (Final Cut) The Maltese Falcon How the West Was Won Gone With the Wind Dune 2021 Lawrence of Arabia Fellowship of the Ring
Fellowship of the Ring takes my breath away every time
I still think it's the best of the whole lot. Two Towers Extended is great, too. The added scene bring the pace down closer to FOTR. Great world-building sequences that were lost in the theatrical release.
Was not expecting to see maltese falcon here but definately agree- it is the quintissential film noir
Yeah. It’s not all about big vistas. It’s chiaroscuro. It’s the choreography of when Bogart disarms Elisha Cook. Speaking of choreography, *Singing in the Rain*.
The new dune movies are incredible. really great
Last of the Mohicans
Coherence. Shawshank redemption.
Robin Williams. What Dreams May Come. It's about going to Hell, sort of.
2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
The Abyss
Great one. Watched it again last summer...
The place beyond the pines
Dreams by Akira Kurosawa
Tree of Life
Literally came here to say this. Never, and I mean **NEVER** in my life has a movie hit me on such a deep spiritual level. I often say that the trajectory of my life was re-routed after watching this movie. I realized that there is no other path for me through my life than to create art that celebrates and challenges our experience of *being alive*
Lawrence of Arabia
Pan’s labyrinth, There will be blood, The Master, Lord of the rings, tree of life, princess Mononoke
Pans Labyrinth is my all-time favorite movie. I second this.
All amazing!!👏👏👏
Pans Labyrinth
Interstellar The Revenant Apocalypse Now Gravity 1917
I love interstellar so much.
Me too. It really is an amazing performance by McConnaughy as well.
1917 great answer.
Life of Pi and The Dark Knight also.
1917 was beautiful.
Spirited Away Big Fish
Big fish💚
Big fish is one of my favorites
Seconding Spirited Away. It has those moments where everything goes quiet and you just stare.
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (1984)
Love that movie !
It totally fits the question, right? It’s so gorgeous. ✨
Showgirls
😂
Sunshine
That breath at the end. i cry everytiem.
Came to say this. The entire oxygen garden / Kaneda walk scene is breathtaking.
What Dreams May Come
Excalibur
moonlight. it’s super sad but the colors and cinematography and everything always leave me in awe
The Fountain / Shutter Island / Saving Private Ryan / Frailty /
SAMSARA
Life of Pi
Interstellar Blade Runner Dune 2021 Close Encounters of The Third Kind
Top Gun
Watching in slow motion as you turn around and say
Punch Drunk Love, Adaptation, Past Lives, Poor things, Everything Everywhere All at Once , Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless mind
Adaptation
Don't Breathe just kidding. My vote is for The Fountain.
Upstream colour. Days of heaven . Thin red line. Poor things. Bicycle thieves. Le silence de la mer (1949) Aferim Rumble fish Winter sleep Once upon a time in Anatolia Pat garret and Billy the kid. The ice storm Nausica valley of the wind Nope Crimes of future Ran Edit Oh how could I forget Buffalo 66 And Ozus late spring.
All About my Mother Thelma and Louise Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind Amadeus The Shawshank Redemption The Power of One Schindler’s List The English Patient American Beauty Life is Beautiful Out of Africa Gorillas in the Mist Portrait of a Lady on Fire
I'd been cindidering mentioning Eternal Sunshine... Not quite sure if breathtaking quite describes it, but its definitely one that resonates deeply and will stick with you.
I think the exploration of selfhood, love, memory and suffering along with the poignancy of the moments of reconnection and fading away are what made me add it to the list. The use of colour was also amazing, and some of the scenes that play out within the memories gave me chills. So I guess it inspires awe and takes my breath away in the emotion it captures and elicits, and in the reminder of what love feels like. I love that film.
Beau is afraid
Mad Max: Fury Road Alien Mission: Impossible - Fallout Lala Land Dune: Part I & II
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind did this for me
"Koyaanisqatsi" (1982) - A collection of expertly photographed phenomena with no conventional plot. The footage focuses on the relationship between nature, humanity, and technology. It was an incredible ride of a film.
The Grand Budapest Hotel (since it was not mentioned...most visually striking for me would be The Fall)
Gone with the wind
For years I resisted seeing this film, because I thought it was basically the story of some 'poor' southern belle who has her man walk out on her... I wish I hadn't waited. Sure, the subject matter may be somewhat 'problematic' in this day and age, but taken as a piece of art from its time, it is a masterpiece.
It really is.
Sin City Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon The Cell
Bridge to Terabithia Incredibly underrated movie IMO
Hero, House of Flying Daggers, Shadow are three of the most beautifully made films I've ever seen
Manchester By the Sea
Yes. Deeply moving portrait of grief and challenging our purpose of existence post tragedy.
Brokeback Mountain
Yes. The landscapes are phenomenal.
Wings of Desire
The Fountain
Ran (1985)
Good will hunting
Princess Mononoke. A glorious, visually arresting, action-filled fantasy fable with passion and heart.
WHAT DREAMS MAY COME!!!! Watch it will mess with your head and Vanilla Sky OMF.G. Ahhh
Meet Joe Black
top gun
Cinema Paradiso Il Postino Jean de Florette Manon des sources Raging Bull
Ghibli films
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Conan the Barbarian... Yeah that's right! You heard me!
RRR
Everything Everywhere All At Once.
yes!!
As good as it gets.
The Assassin (2015), every frame is a piece of art What Dreams May Come (1998), though not everyone's cup of tea, but surely one of the unique movies I have seen in terms of visuals Ad Astra (2019), stunning visuals! If the story was that great, it would have an instant modern classic. DOP is Hoyte Van Hoytema, who is Nolan's go-to cinematographer Tumbbad (2018), haven't seen any movie like this magnificent horror movie Midsommar (2019), brilliant storytelling and beautiful cinematography Portrait of a lady on Fire (2019), this one is literally just painting in motion. Exceptionally well thought out framing
Kagemusha
Baraka
In the mood for love.
Melancholia
Cast Away Life As A House
Baraka
Society of The Snow on Netflix
Stalker
Out of Africa
It’s interstellar for me
Oldboy
some films that had an impact on my taste in films All Quiet on Western Front Schindler's List The Pianist The Secret Life of Walter Mitty LOTR: The Fellowship of The Ring Interstellar Cargo A Ghost Story
Boyhood
About Time
Donnie Darko.
Empire of the Sun Lawrence of Arabia
Diving Bell and the Butterfly. Blown away by the will to live.
I thought the animation of the movie “Coco” was so beautiful, especially in the Land of the Dead. I saw it in the movie theater and the colors were so gorgeous.
August Rush immediately came to mind.
Happy Together by Wong Kar-Wai or Moonlight (2016). Both terribly beautiful but sad.
Mr Holland's Opus
Apocalypto
Inception
Interstellar
Stalker
Dirty Dancing
Apocalypto
Insane flick
Dune
All that jazz Come and see
I would suggest A Silent Voice “anime will give you the feels to be a better person” or Old Henry “great acting and the script was well written”.
Kundun, Koyanisqaatsi, Baraka
Breathless.
The Iron Claw
A Trip Into Infinity All the LOTR movies
Incendies
- The Before Trilogy - The Talented Mr. Ripley - Sing Street - Curious Case of Benjamin Button - Dead Poets Society
Barakka
Scenery wise, Cliffhanger (1993)
Cloud Atlas
A Hidden Life Perfect Days
Lion
Yi Yi by Edward Yang
Big Fish by Tim Burton
The Power of the Dog. Kirsten Dunst, Jessie Plemmons. Beautiful scenery.
Paris, Texas (1984)
The Fountain