The other day I was reminiscing with someone who was born in 1996. I got to think about all the things that happened that year, who won the Champions League, who was popular in music and also what movies did I see in the cinema. That gave me the inspiration for this post.
Looking at all the films that came out that year, I think it must have been one of the best and most productive years ever. To refresh your memories these are some of the movies that came out. I am certain you know several of these (in no particular order):
- Romeo + Juliet
- From Dusk till Dawn
- Scream
- Independence Day
- the Rock
- Space Jam
- Mars Attacks!
- Jerry Maguire
- Sleepers
- the English Patient
- Primal Fear
- Twister
- A Time to Kill
- the Nutty Professor
- Mission: Impossible
- Happy Gilmore
- the Birdcage
- Striptease
- the Long Kiss Goodnight
I am sure I have missed several films. So I'm sorry if I missed your favourite out. Several of these films, I still count as my all-time favourites.
It is difficult to make an all-time top list as it also depends on the category. I wouldn't want to compare apples with pears or Nemo with the Godfather.
To do my list a bit of justice I will attempt to categorize the films. Feel free to give me your suggestions and comments:
Classics: Cassablanca
Mafia: Godfather (the first and original one)
Drama: Sleepers
WW2: the Longest Day
Cartoon: Nemo
Historic: 300
Action: Independence Day
Horror: Scream
80's: Rain Man
American Revolution: Gettysburg
Christmas: Love Actually
Thriller: Primal Fear
True Story: the Insider
Honorable mentions: Scent of a Woman, Law Abiding Citizen & American History X
Do you agree with my list, do you think I'm missing something? I look forward to hearing your suggestions.
Doron