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20 Films That Are Almost Flawless

There is no guarantee that any film will be universally accepted by audiences, nor kill the box office. But there are always some movies that are almost perfect because of their incredible crews. Let's take a look at these flawless movies!

1. Pulp Fiction, 1994

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Directed by Quentin Tarantino and starring John Travolta and Samuel L. Jackson, Pulp Fiction tells different crime stories in Los Angeles. Although the name came from the 20th-century popular pulp crime novels, its nonlinear plotlines made it stand out. 

2. Unforgiven, 1992

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Clint Eastwood directed and starred in Unforgiven, telling the story of a former outlaw giving up his old lifestyle to raise his children. Unforgiven is different from all other western trope movies because it portrays the ugliness of violence, rather than glorifying it. 

3. Vertigo, 1958

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Alfred Hitchcock's Vertigo is a defining work of Hitchcock's career. James Stewart and Kim Novak both deliver excellent performances in the story of a retired police officer tracking down his friend's wife. As the first film using the dolly zoom, Vertigo created an immersive experience by distorting perspective.

4. Forrest Gump, 1994

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Even if you haven't seen the film, you must have heard the famous line, "Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get." Tom Hanks' Forrest Gump won the Academy Award and delivered a even more profound message to the whole world. 

5. The Thing, 1982

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When researchers stepped into an isolated Antarctican field, they found a parasitic life form that cast a bone between them. At the time the film "The Thing" was highly criticized for being cynical, but as people understood its complexity and meaning, it became one of the most well regarded horror films of all time. 

6. Silence, 2016

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The film Silence began with a priest, played by Andrew Garfield, sneaking into Japan, and ending up being forced to renounce his faith or watch his fellow priest tortured to death. Its deeper meaning, exploring religion, morality, and one's purpose in life, made Silence a work of art. 

7. Mad Max: Fury Road, 2015

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Mad Max: Fury Road is the story of the chaos that Max Rockatansky (Tom Hardy) and Furiosa (Charlize Theron) face together after they save five women from evil. The most impressive part about the film is the real life stunts completed by actors themselves. 

8. The Assassination Of Jesse James By The Coward Robert Ford, 2007

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The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford is about the mental illness of celebrity Jesse James (Brad Pitt) and his relationship with his fan (Casey Affleck). Although the film is underrated, no one would disagree that each frame is like an oil painting. 

9. Fight Club, 199920 Films That Are Almost Flawless_9

Based on the 1996 novel of the same name, the film Fight Club tells the story of a white-collar worker (Edward Norton) and a soap salesman (Brad Pitt) who form an underground fight club. Although the film was controversial when it first came out, it has since become a classic.

10. Titanic, 1997

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The film Titanic is one of the most memorable tragedies in modern movie history. With the effort of James Cameron, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Kate Winslet, the epic romance and disaster film broke records, hitting the billion-dollar mark box office and winning 11 Oscars.

11. The Big Lebowski, 1998

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The Coen Brothers' The Big Lebowski tells the incredible story of The Dude (Jeff Bridges), who gets involved in a scene to get a rug. The plot is entertaining, but what made the film stand out was its eccentric characters. The funny dialogue also provided the audience with countless belly laughs.

12. Schindler's List, 1993

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Based on the original novel, the beautifully crafted film has all the excellent movie traits: brilliant script, genius directing, and enchanting music. The story of Polish-Jewish refugees' life in the Holocaust is so powerful that it takes the audiences' breath away. 

13. One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest, 1975

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One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest is listed on the American Film Institute's "100 Years 100 Movies" list. The cast impressed everyone with their excellent acting. No one will ever forget Jack Nicholson's completely uninhibited performance or Louise Fletcher's performance as Nurse Ratched. 

14. The Shawshank Redemption, 1994

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The Shawshank Redemption, the film adaptation of a Stephen King novella, was selected for preservation in the National Film Registry. The film's profound meaning of the continuity in a lifetime based on friendship and hope has brought it numerous awards and recognition.

15. Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind, 2004

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Director Michel Gondry and existential screenwriter Charlie Kaufman together made the Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. A story of a checkered relationship between a lonely man, played by Jim Carrey, and Kate Winslet's outgoing Clementine. The highly emotional film won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay.

16. John Wick, 2014

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Keanu Reeves put his whole heart into the action film John Wick, which was one reason the film stood out. Another ingredient of its success was the plot. Unlike other action films that focus mainly on special effects, John Wick's emotional plot also made it impactful.

17. Creed, 2015

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The seventh film Creed in the Rocky franchise is considered the best film of the whole series. In the movie, Michael B. Jordan's Adonis Creed asked Rocky Balboa for help to prove himself. The 2015 film gave us a new version of Rocky and revitalized the classic Rocky scenes. 

18. Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2, 2017

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Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2 may be the only flawless film of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. In this movie, we saw not only their power but their emotional fragility. The sentimental plot of superheroes facing their past with gorgeous special effects made the film almost perfect.  

19. The Lord Of The Rings: Return Of The King, 2003

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The Lord of the Rings trilogy is simply epic, and the third film Return of the King is the most influential fantasy film of all time. With its astronomical scale, spectacular battles, and breathtaking music, it swept 11 Oscars, and few films can be mentioned in the same breath. 

20. Pan's Labyrinth, 2006

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The dark fantasy Pan's Labyrinth tells the story of young Spanish girl Ofelia encountering mythical creatures and stepping towards her final destiny. The film was highly revered because of its story, visual effects, and acting. It's considered one of director del Toro's best works.

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