When it comes to cinematic masterpieces, who better to ask than the legendary director Quentin Tarantino? And boy, did he deliver! In a recent podcast appearance, Tarantino revealed his top 20 movies of the 21st century, and the list is a real eye-opener.
Tarantino's Top 20:
West Side Story, a modern musical masterpiece by Steven Spielberg.
Cabin Fever, Eli Roth's horror gem.
Moneyball, a sports drama with a twist, directed by Bennett Miller.
Chocolate, an action-packed Thai film by Prachya Pinkaew.
The Devil's Rejects, a horror-comedy from Rob Zombie.
The Passion of the Christ, Mel Gibson's controversial yet powerful film.
School of Rock, a hilarious and heartwarming comedy by Richard Linklater.
Jackass: The Movie, a wild ride directed by Jeff Tremaine.
Big Bad Wolves, an intense thriller by Aharon Keshales and Navot Papushado.
Battle Royale, a Japanese cult classic by Kinji Fukasaku.
Midnight in Paris, a charming Woody Allen creation.
Shaun of the Dead, a hilarious zombie comedy by Edgar Wright.
Mad Max: Fury Road, George Miller's post-apocalyptic spectacle.
Unstoppable, a thrilling Tony Scott film.
Zodiac, a gripping mystery by David Fincher.
There Will Be Blood, a powerful drama from Paul Thomas Anderson.
Dunkirk, Christopher Nolan's intense war epic.
Lost in Translation, a poignant film by Sofia Coppola.
Toy Story 3, an animated masterpiece directed by Lee Unkrich.
And now, drumroll please... Tarantino's number one pick of the century (so far) is... Black Hawk Down! Yes, you read that right. The intense war film directed by Ridley Scott has won Tarantino's heart.
But here's where it gets interesting. Tarantino's choice of Black Hawk Down as the top film might raise some eyebrows. He explains that the film's intensity initially overwhelmed him, but upon rewatches, he realized its brilliance. He praises its unique resemblance to the iconic 'Apocalypse Now' in terms of purpose, visuals, and atmosphere.
So, what do you think of Tarantino's list? Are you surprised by his top pick? And do you agree with his take on Black Hawk Down? Let us know in the comments! It's always fascinating to see how even the greatest directors have unique and sometimes controversial opinions on what makes a movie truly exceptional.
