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This dystopian film is one of the best films directed by Ridley Scott. The special effects of the building of the Tyrell Corporation and of the conference room were out of this world for its time. The cross between science and religion is done astonishingly well throughout the entire film as Rutger Hauer’s character searches for the answers to life, only for him to find that out how simple life really is. Edward James Olmos character's quiet and strong demeanor points out the pivotal answer on the root top at the end of the film, "It's too bad she won't live; but then again, who does?"

This has to be one of the best movies directed by Sean Penn. A true coming of age film that sends the message that just because you graduated college and are now an adult doesn't mean that you have to have to give up on your dreams. The true adventure that spans across the entire United States is just so enlightening that it makes you want to dig up and follow your dreams that have been lost to the responsibilities of life. The acting by Emile Hirsch is the best of any person of which we know little about on paper, but very well in our hearts.

This film comes at a time when movies were getting better, but the quality of film was lacking in mainstream films. The visuals of this movie push it just over the top to where it should be. The cinematography of Batman flying into Gotham City and Hong Kong is so intense that it makes the audience think they are their flying with him. What really tops the film off is the storyline of the film. Many films are too deep or are too shallow about character developments, but not here with The Dark Knight, showing a backstory that at the same time shows the audience how crazy he is. The ultimate scene in the film is at the end when Batman takes the blame for Two-Face's actions, showing us that a true hero knows what is best for society and will do what it takes to keep society safe.

This World War II film has an all-star cast that produces one of the biggest hits in years that does not rely on special effects or action scenes to keep the audience entertained. The overly zealous Colonel Tall, played by Nick Nolte, wants to win the battle at any cost. Private Witt, played by Jim Caviezel, is a soldier who is conflicted about fighting in the war and just wants out to live his life in peace. Sergeant Welsh, played by Sean Penn, is a soldier who sees what needs to be done for his fellow soldiers and does it with little regard to his own safety, which is shown when he runs out on the field of battle to give a dying soldier morphine to keep him at peace during his last moments on earth. All of these characters bring out the heart of soul of what happens on the front lines of war when your in the heat of battle. This with the constant poetry that is voiced over makes this one of the most finest films you will ever see.

This World War II play that was made into a film has to be one of the greatest films of all time, juggling humor and drama. A dedicated Lt. Doug Robert, played by Henry Fonda, wants to get off his naval supply ship and into the war by transferring to a battleship, and is the only one who stands up to Captain Morton about being a hardass to the crew. Ensign Frank Pulver, played by Jack Lemmon, is always talking about playing pranks against his hard ass commanding officer but never following threw with them. Captain Morton, played by James Cagney, is a hardass commanding officer who makes his crew follow the rules to the letter to make him the most hated man on the ship. The heart of the film starts to come together when Lt. Roberts tells Ensign Pulver that he will respect him when he does one of the many pranks he talks about pulling on the Captain, and right after doing it, walks right into the Captain’s cabin and confesses his crime. The climax of the film is when the crew learns that Mister Roberts, who has gotten his transfer to a battleship, was killed when a plane hit his ship. Ensign Pulver who is angered and saddened by the news rips throws the Captain’s palm tree overboard and walks right into the Captains cabin and tells him what he did. Right when you get a tear in your eye, you laugh out loud and leave the theater happy and sad at the same time. Henry Fonda was given an award by the United States Navy for his role in this film.