Who determines the best films? Film critics who have behind them a special education or many years of experience can do this. And also simple users. Thanks to the Internet, today everyone can publicly express their opinion on a particular film. Some very enthusiastic film lovers are also involved in creating their own reviews, writing reviews, articles and other critical material. At the same time, for most ordinary viewers it is enough to express their opinion through some kind of poll or vote to take part in the preparation of tops.
Many believe that it is better to trust the ratings of the best films in the opinion of viewers than critics. Whether they are right or not is a moot point. We are not sure that one clear answer can be given to it, since we are still talking about personal preferences in the cinema, and not about the objectivity of such ratings.
In any case, the material is dedicated specifically to them - the audience and their opinions. We hope you find it useful. We meet the rating of the best films according to the viewers (of all times and peoples!).
"Shawshank Redemption" (The Shawshank Redemption, 1994)
Our rating of the best films opens according to the viewers of this real classic of world cinema. The plot of the picture "Shawshank Redemption" was based on a short work by Stephen King.
A simple accountant named Andy Dufrain is accused of double murder and sentenced to jail in Shoushenk prison. There, Andy begins to experience all the cruelty, lawlessness and cynicism that usually occur on both sides of the bars. It is believed that the Shawshank who fell into the walls will no longer be able to become a free man and will forever remain a slave. That's just Andy is very different from most prisoners. Thanks to a living mind and a good soul, he manages to find his place in this harsh environment, as well as to prepare a plan for the long-awaited escape.
Spirited Away (Sen To Chihiro No Kamikakushi, 2001)
An amazing masterpiece of Japanese animation by Ghibli studio and director Hayao Miyazaki. Many worthy works have come out of the hands of this creator, which have become truly iconic both at home and abroad. As for "Spirited Away," this animated film is considered the best of the best.
A little girl named Chihiro moves with her parents to a new place of residence. On the way, the family finds itself in a mysterious tunnel lost in a thicket, which opens a passage to a strange deserted city. While Chihiro explores this unusual place, her parents eagerly gobble up the left mountains of delicious food and eventually turn into huge pigs. Once completely alone, the girl learns the amazing truth: in fact, she seemed hostage to the ghostly world inhabited by the most diverse and amazing creatures. The brave heroine will have to go to great lengths to save her parents and return home.
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, 2003
The film adaptation of The Lord of the Rings is beloved by both viewers and critics. Moreover, most opinions agree that the third final part of this fantasy epic is simply unrivaled. It is in “The Return of the King” that the fate of all Middle-earth is decided and it is here that you can see one of the largest and most breathtaking battles in the history of cinema. In general, "The Lord of the Rings" is simply obliged to be in our rating of the best films according to the viewers.
The forces of evil, led by the dark lord Sauron, gather at the walls of Minas Tirith, the last bastion of hope. The inhabitants of Middle-earth are preparing for a decisive battle, the outcome of which will decide the fate of the whole world. At the same time, two small hobbits continue their journey to the Fatal Mount to end once and for all the powerful ring of Omnipotence.
Martyrs (Martyrs, 2008)
The real diamond of French cinema from the director Pascal Logger, which is recommended to be watched only with a strong spirit. Despite the vivid depiction of cruelty, violence and psychologically difficult topics, the movie is considered one of the best representatives of the horror genre.
The events of the picture unfold in France in the 70s. Viewers are introduced to a little girl named Lucy, who managed to escape from the mysterious kidnappers after she was held in prison for about a year. The child is in terrible shock and cannot talk about what really happened. Police are investigating and discovering Lucy’s confinement, but the motive behind the abductors is still a mystery. The girl was clearly mocked, but who and why?
Years pass, and the matured Lucy, having secured the support of her friend Anna, decides to find her captors at all costs.
The Dark Knight (The Dark Knight, 2008)
The second part of the superhero trilogy of Christopher Nolan rightfully takes its place in the ratings of the best films according to the modern viewer. It was The Dark Knight that revealed to the world one of the most iconic versions of the Joker, Batman’s main adversary, performed by the late Heath Ledger.
The war on crime in Gotham City reaches a new level. With the support of police lieutenant Jim Gordon and district attorney Harvey Dent, Batman intends to clear the city streets of raging crime. This cooperation confirms its effectiveness, and it seems that order will finally come to Gotham. However, quite unexpectedly, an ascending criminal genius comes into play, calling himself the Joker. With his arrival, the streets of the city begin to drown in new waves of chaos, violence and madness.
Interstellar (Interstellar, 2014)
Another creation of director Christopher Nolan, which took pride of place in our ranking of the best films according to viewers.
Years of terrible drought caused by global climate change have turned our Earth into a dangerous place. Humanity is facing a serious food crisis.
Trying to find a way out of this situation, scientists are working on a special project to send a group of scientists through the cosmic Wormhole. The protagonist of the film, the ex-pilot of NASA Cooper, decides to join the crew and try to find another planet suitable for humanity.
Suspiria (Suspiria, 2018)
Despite the critically acclaimed remake of the creation of the same name by Dario Argento, the audience considered it one of the best horror films in recent years.
From childhood, a young American by the name of Susie dreamed of being a part of the world famous dance troupe. Having matured, she arrives in Berlin in order to pass an audition at the academy. It seems that Susie finally smiled on luck, but soon she began to feel something strange and supernatural happening in the studio. Teachers behave suspiciously, dancers disappear without a trace, and inside the troupe there are conversations about witches.
Deadpool 2 (Deadpool 2, 2018)
Deadpool 2 is another picture from 2018 in the ranking of the best films according to viewers. After the resounding success of the first part, no one doubted that the sequel would be able to repeat this result.
The return of the one and only mercenary! Even greater scale of what is happening, destructive and, of course, all kinds of obscenity! One fine day, Deadpool’s unpredictable life literally flies downhill. Thinking about what family and friendship are, he is forced to put up with many unfair things. And then there is the dangerous super-soldier from the future, which simply needs to be stopped. In general, Deadpool certainly will not be bored!