Griffin 4616 Top 100 List Up till 2000 Based largely on that X-factor which makes a movie experience that magical. 1. Titanic Leonardo Dicaprio. Kate Winslet The most expensive, most talked-about, most popular, most Oscar nominations, most Oscars, most selling soundtrack of its genre... film ever. There must be more to the hype. 2. Pretty Woman Richard Gere. Julia Roberts The closest love story to a fairy tale that contains the most potent star chemistry ever. This movie created the most popular and endearing actress of Hollywood. 3. American History X Edward Norton. Edward Furlong Woah... Neo-nazism and bigotry is thrown in your face so forcefully and bluntly that you can't help but get paralysed. 4. The War Elijah Wood. Kevin Costner This wonderful film is about the childhood of a boy - the struggles he face and the lessons well learnt. Kevin and Elijah are flawless and perfect in this fantastic movie. 5. Sleepless In Seattle Tom Hanks. Meg Ryan So enchanting and extraordinary is this unique romantic comedy that the magic experienced is almost tangible. It has got to be magic. 6. Jurassic Park Sam Neill. Laura Dern. Jeff Goldblum The audience's dreams are finally realised in this roller-coaster ride filled with dinosaurs and humans on the run. The park is so exciting and eye-opening you wouldn't mind being in it. 7. Speed Keanu Reeves. Sandra Bullock. Dennis Hopper Adrenalin from the first minute to the last second. This intensely enjoyable action thriller stretched the boundaries of a movie of its genre beyond any known boundaries. Blows your minds off and keeps you spaced-out hours after the movie. 8. Dances With Wolves Kevin Costner I love this awesome film that is so beautiful in every way possible. The story, theme, characters, soundtrack, cinematography and viewing experience are a movie-goer's dream come true. 9. Braveheart Mel Gibson This truly defines an epic that takes you all the way back to relive the Scottish war. With all the ingredients brewed perfectly, this Gibson film is not to be missed. 10. The Sound Of Music Julie Andrews No one I've met doesn't like this touching musical filled with our favourite things. 11. Ghost Patrick Swayze. Demi Moore Supernatural love story in its finest form will have the spirit of Patrick's character trying desparately to protect the wife he loves more than anything in this universe. The leads are devastatingly convincing. 12. Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom Harrison Ford. Kate Capshaw Joyride through the jungle, caves, temples, Chinatown, waterfalls with the travelling companionship of elephants, tonnes of insects and occults... yum. 13. Dirty Dancing Patrick Swayze. Jennifer Grey One of the most romantic love stories ever that revolves around the relationship between a teenager and her sensual dance coach. The multiple dance sequences are so sexy that send you flying on a high. 14. Murder In The First Kevin Bacon. Christian Slater This powerful dramatic film based on a true account is about the inhumane treatment of a prisoner in alcatraz and the struggle of a new attorney in defence and protection of him. The truth is incomprehensible. 15. The Fugitive Harrison Ford. Tommy Lee Jones This action adventure thriller is loads of excitment and pretty intelligent. Our favourite hero (Ford) is on the run while finding the true culprit behind the murder of his wife which he is blamed for. This started the stream of 'wrongfully-accused' movie plots in the 90s. 16. The Firm Tom Cruise. Gene Hackman The first movie adaptation of a chain of John Grisham novels, this clever film is made all the more compelling with the perfect casting. Although hardly and action picture, the pace and suspense throughout the movie do not pail to one. 17. A River Runs Through It Craig Sheffer. Brad Pitt Father and sons story set in a picturesque setting of flying fishing by the river decades ago. This enchanting film is mesmerising at best and at worst satisfying. 18. Beaches Bette Midler. Barbara Hershey A movie for best friends that truly illustrates the transendence of friendship. More powerful than more love stories out there. 19. A League Of Their Own Geena Davis. Lori Petty. Tom Hanks A very charming story about women baseball with a great screenplay and many colourful supporting characters. 20. A Few Good Men Tom Cruise. Jack Nicholson. Demi Moore Courtroom drama involving 3 of the hottest actors, little can go wrong. 21. Home Alone 2: Lost In New York Macaulay Culkin. Joe Pesci. Daniel Stern Something about the Plaza hotel and all that New York atmosphere. Yeah, and that Christmas spirit too. 22. Home Alone Macaulay Culkin. Joe Pesci. Daniel Stern This movie is so fun I can't really figure out why I like it so much. A childhood fantasy maybe. 23. Star Wars Mark. Hamill. Carrie Fisher. Harrison Ford This phenomenon started a multi-billion dollar franchise and a global obsession. Hmmm... the beauty lies in the mystery of its wonder. 24. E.T. The Extra-Terrestial Henry Thomas Our all time favourtie alien and childhood companion in a story so touching it flies you to the moon. 25. Meet Joe Black Brad Pitt. Anthony Hopkins. Claire Forlani Lavishly soft and careful, this supernatural romance between the leads is awesome. Breathtakingly romantic. 26. Indecent Proposal Robert Redford. Demi Moore. Woody Harrelson Such a tragic case of a love story. A story setup comparable to none other. The attractive leads only heighten the plot. 27. The Silence Of The Lambs Anthony Hopkins. Jodie Foster Best picture, best screenplay, best actor, best actress, best director. This chilling thriller is non-stop suspense. 28. Robinhood: Prince Of Thieves Kevin Costner. Morgan Freeman The popular legendary hero comes to life with all the medieval qualities of an excellent movie in the genre. Beat this. 29. Schindler's List Liam Neeson. Ralph Fiennes In your face depiction of the holocaust. A more cruel Saving Private Ryan that shocked the world and earned numerous Oscars. 30. Stand By Me River Phoenix A bunch of boys explore the wild on a camp-trip which surprises and teaches. This simple but poignant film may even enlighten some of you. 31. The Shining Jack Nicholson Horror horror. Jack is best as a loving husband and father turn psycho. All that unexplained spooky elements is classic horror. 32. The Sixth Sense Bruce Willis. Haley Joel Osment What a plot! Fantastic in every sense. The kind of creeps that makes your skin crawl unknowingly. 33. Beauty And The Beast Paige O'Hara One of Disney's finest animated feature which earned an Oscar nomination for Best Picture. 34. Back To The Future Michael J. Fox. Christopher Lloyd I love the setting and the nostalgia of this time-travelling adventure. Fox at his best. 35. 12 Monkeys Bruce Willis. Brad Pitt Post apocalyptic genre with enough mystical elements to keep one engaged and guessing throughout. 36. Dying Young Julia Roberts. Campbell Scott Beautiful soundtrack laced on a wonderful love story with 2 amazing leads. 37. Terminator 2: Judgment Day Arnold Schwarzenegger. Linda Hamilton Stunning effects throughout the fast-paced action-packed adventure. 38. The Empire Strikes Back Mark Hamill. Harrison Ford. Carrie Fisher Everyone's favourite father and son moment that has become a classic. Some will prefer this successful sequel to the original. Tough match. 39. Crimson Tide Denzel Washington. Gene Hackman Gripping, especially toward the end. Limited action but maximum effect. 40. No Escape Ray Liotta A fantastic action-adventure ride about an escape from the tribes in the jungle. 41. Saving Private Ryan Tom Hanks. Edward Burns A highly affective war story with honest and vivid depictions of the brutality. Truly unforgettable. 43. City Of Joy Patrick Swayze An American doctor in India. This rich story is as beautiful as can be. 44. Awakenings Robert De Niro. Robin Williams Incredible tale by two prolific actors about the sorrow and fight against an encephalitis epidemic. This powerful film will knock you off your feet. 45. Gorillas In The Mist Sigourney Weaver A touching film about the relationship between a researcher and the beasts of the jungle. Most people would love it. 46. To Gillian On Her 37th Birthday Peter Gallagher. Claire Danes. Michelle Pfeiffer A quintessential family drama with enough tugs, angst and hugs from brilliant actors with breakthrough performances. Simple and anti-gloss, a classic in its league. 47. Only You Marisa Tomei. Robert Downey Junior Romancing in Italy for your soulmate... this comedy seeps into your marrow and provides refreshing spins and twists that will definitely charm. 48. Back To The Future II Michael J. Fox. Christopher Lloyd One of the most fun futuristic sci-fic comedy ever starring our favourite lad. Flying cars, warp speeds and time travelling makes this an exceptional movie experience. 49. The Net Sandra Bullock A thriller set during the Internet explosion scaring the audience about the horrific capabilities of cyberspace. Girl on the run, computer terminology and conspiracies... 50. Dangerous Minds Michelle Pfeiffer Michelle Pfeiffer turns heads and melts hearts in this moving story about schooling in an inner city. Dead Poets Society meets Music Of The Heart? next contents page