| CREATOR’S NOTE: As in all quizzes involving ranking, there is some subjectivity that goes into the selection. This list is not my own, but was compiled by the American Film Institute that, according to the website, used “a blue-ribbon panel of leaders from the film community, including film artists (directors, screenwriters, actors, editors, cinematographers, etc.), critics, historians and film executives.” Of course the list isn’t perfect (I was personally hoping for Sarah Connor and Kyle Reese to be on the list, but sci-fi always gets the short end of the stick), but if there is any issue, please direct your outrage at the AFI and not at me!
Also take note that the list was compiled in 2002, so any movies made after this year are obviously not included, for example Pride and Prejudice. I think the concentration on older films is perfectly fine, but then again I also watch Turner Classic religiously and am of the opinion that American filmmaking for the most part has been going downhill since the mid-90s. So if there are modern films that you would have liked to see on the list, feel free to list them.
Finally, in regards to the lovers, I have tried to list the “main” couple of the film, but what would a good romance be without love triangles and outside complications? Therefore, if the main couple in the movie is unclear, I have tried to list other possible options. |