I have always loved movies. They offer an escape from the humdrum routine and a chance to enter another world, a world of intrigue or fantasy or adventure. Movies entertain us with comedy and tragedy; they offer hope or portray desperation; they lift us up and they bring us to our knees.

Here is my list of the best movies ever made, presented alphabetically in installments of ten. See how many you have seen. I find that movies are very personal, but see if you agree with my choices. My favorite genres are Thrillers and Dramas; I hate scary movies.

41. The Green Mile 

42. Happy Feet 

43. Harry Potter series (Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows) 

44. High Noon 

45. The Hustler 

46. It’s a Wonderful Life 

47. James Bond series (Dr No, From Russia with Love, Goldfinger, Thunderball, You Only Live Twice, On Her Majesty’s Secret Service, Diamonds are Forever, Live and Let Die, The Man with the Golden Gun, The Spy Who Loved Me, Moonraker, For Your Eyes Only, Octopussy, A View to a Kill, The Living Daylights, License to Kill, GoldenEye, Tomorrow Never Dies, The World is not Enough, Die Another Day, Casino Royale, Quantum of Solace, Skyfall)

           48. Jaws series (Jaws, Jaws 2) 

           49. Jerry Maguire 

           50. Jurassic Park series (Jurassic Park, The Lost World: Jurassic Park, Jurassic Park III)