What is the #1 greatest movie of all time?

Which is the No 1 movie ever in the world?

Right now, Avatar still hogging the crown with a whopping $2,923,710,708. It's like, James Cameron just really loves blue people, huh? Like, more than my grandma loves her porcelain cat collection.

Then comes Avengers: Endgame at $2,799,439,100. All that superhero action practically printed money. Who knew punching bad guys could be more profitable than, say, curing world hunger?

And Avatar: Way of Water follows, clinging on at $2,320,250,281. Another blue extravaganza. Makes you wonder, did everyone suddenly develop a thing for underwater CGI? Guess so!

Then you get the old-timer, Titanic, still floating around (har har) with $2,264,812,968. Seriously, that iceberg needs royalties!

Movies are like cats: they’re ranked by worldwide gross, not actual merit. Just saying.

• Avatar: Proof that blue aliens are big business.
• Avengers: Superheroes = $$$
• Titanic: Never let go... of that box office record! (Almost).

What is the #1 best movie of all time?

Okay, so, best movie EVER? Ugh, tough one.

Honestly, I'm gonna go with The Shawshank Redemption. Yeah, I know, basic.

I watched it at my grandma's house in Sarasota, Florida. Must've been...2023? Summer, hot as heck.

Grandma made her famous iced tea – super sweet, you know the type. Anyway, it wasn't just watching the movie, it was how I watched it.

Grandma's old recliner, that iced tea, and just...getting lost in the story. The hope! It really hit me.

• The Hope: This movie is so good.
• Grandma's Iced Tea: Her love is an essential part of it.
• Red's Voice: I still hear Freeman, amazing.

It made it into my #1 movie. Others may exist. No more movies for me.

What movie has a 100% rating?

Leave No Trace. A perfect score. A hundred percent. Unbelievable. The weight of those words, pressing down, like a summer afternoon in Oregon. Heavy, humid, the scent of pine needles clinging to everything. That film… it resonated.

Deep woods. A father's love, fierce and flawed. A daughter's quiet strength. Such a haunting beauty. 2018. I remember its impact. Each scene, a brushstroke on a canvas of hushed tones. The feeling of being lost. But also, strangely, found.

Rotten Tomatoes. A digital altar of opinions. Sometimes it feels… cold. A statistic, not a story. But this one. This rating. A testament. To something real. To something deeply felt. This film’s 100% score. A stunning achievement. It sings.

• Leave No Trace: A masterpiece. Undisputed.
• The weight of a perfect score. The pressure. The joy.
• A film that lives in the spaces between the words. The silences. The glances.

It’s more than numbers, you know? It's the echo of a story, lingering. A whispered promise. A perfect 100%. Astonishing. The film stays with you. Long after the credits roll. The forest remains. Quiet. Deep. And utterly captivating. A film deserving its perfect score.

What is the best movie ever to exist?

Okay, so "best movie ever?" Pfft. Easy. Pulp Fiction.

It was, like, 1994? I was 16. My friend Jason's beat-up Honda Civic, remember that thing?, yeah, we snuck into the AMC at the mall. Mall was the spot, dude.

That movie, man. Boom. Mind blown.

• The dialogue? Forget about it. Still quote it.
• The music? So damn cool. My parents HATED it.
• Uma Thurman? Crush. Major.

Forget your boring "Shawshank" redemption thing. That's what old ppl say. Pulp Fiction just changed everything. Plus, it's way funnier.

Tarantino just gets it. The non-linear story? The violence? Genius! My dad HATED that too, I'm telling you.

I actually own the soundtrack on vinyl, the original one, in 2024. Still sounds good.

You know, Jason actually wrecked his car, like, a week later. Funny, right? No one got hurt though. He wasn't trying to, like, do any cool movie stunts, just, you know, being Jason. That movie, it just embodies a time, a place, my youth. No other movie comes even close.

What is the #1 movie in the world?

Avatar? Seriously? It's like everyone forgot about the whole blue alien romance thing. Apparently, James Cameron is the king of the box office...or maybe just owns a really persuasive marketing team.

Here are the top lifetime movie grosses as of now:

• Avatar (2009): The Na'vi struck gold. Again. Did anyone even understand the plot, or were we all just mesmerized by the pretty CGI? I was in college then, simpler times, I guess.

• Avengers: Endgame (2019): All the heroes. One movie. It was like a superhero yard sale. I thought this would stay on top forever! Who knew the blue people would return?

• Avatar: The Way of Water (2022): More blue people. More water. I am not sure I understand the fuss, honestly! But hey, if it makes boatloads of cash, who am I to judge? My cat definitely judged my attempt at making sushi last night, though.

• Titanic (1997): "I'm flying, Jack!" Said everyone on the planet for about a year. A love story...on a sinking ship. Metaphor much? I saw it like, five times. Don't judge. My mom made me.

What is the most viewed movie of all time?

Okay, so most viewed movie... That's tricky. I'd bet on Avatar. Saw it in 2009, IMAX, man, the visuals blew me away. Completely mind-blowing. My friend Sarah, we were both seventeen then, we almost cried during the ending. It was in that giant theater in the Westfield mall, the one with the ridiculously overpriced popcorn. Remember that? It felt huge, epic, you know? Totally immersive experience.

Seriously though, the visuals? Unmatched. Even today, I think about those floating mountains, and the Na'vi.

• Visuals: Still stunning, even now.
• Sound: Immersive and powerful, in IMAX especially.
• Emotional Impact: I felt so connected to the story, really felt it!
• Location: Westfield Mall, 2009. Yeah, I'm pretty sure it was 2009.

I mean, Titanic is great, classic romance, but Avatar just… it was different. A whole new level of filmmaking. The sheer scale of it. It just stuck with me. It's Avatar, hands down. The numbers back that up, right? Worldwide box office numbers confirm my strong opinion.

Later, Sarah and I went to that new Italian place near the mall, that one with the amazing lasagna. We talked about it for hours. Damn, good lasagna. Anyway, Avatar, definitely.

Which film has the highest rating?

Ugh, IMDb Top 250, right? Always changing. The Shawshank Redemption is usually number one, I swear. But The Godfather? A classic. So close! It's gotta be one of those two. Seriously, The Dark Knight? That high? I mean, good movie, but...wow.

Okay, so Schindler's List is amazing. A masterpiece. But not number one, is it? It's up there though. Black and white, powerful stuff. Remember crying? Yeah.

What about City of God? Brutal, unforgettable. It’s definitely in the top 250. Definitely should be higher. More people need to see that film. Seriously.

Key Points:

• The Shawshank Redemption frequently tops the IMDb list.
• The Godfather is a consistent contender for the top spot.
• Schindler's List is a powerful film deserving of high ranking.
• City of God is underrated.

My friend, Mark, he's obsessed with 12 Angry Men. Says it's the best ever. He's weird. I prefer action. But 12 Angry Men, yeah its really good. I need to rewatch it. I’ve been meaning to watch it again for ages.

Movies I've seen recently:

• Nope - Meh
• Oppenheimer - Intense
• Barbie - Surprisingly good

This whole ranking thing is subjective anyway. Right? Depends on who's voting. I honestly think they should add more categories or something. Like, best cinematography. Or best score. So many amazing films get overlooked. Gah!

What is technically the best movie of all time?

Citizen Kane, technically the best? Oh honey, please.

• Citizen Kane (1941): Apparently, Orson Welles thought he invented cinema. Directing AND starring? Bold. Very bold.
• Ranked Number One: Sight and Sound? More like Sight and Smug. Critics, bless their hearts.
• British Film Institute: Makes sense. The Brits do love a good dose of black and white, don't they?

So, Kane won a few popularity contests. Is that really "best?" Hmmm.

Think of it: Is a perfectly built robot preferable to a slightly flawed, but deeply soulful human? I doubt it.

More on why Citizen Kane is overrated, erm, esteemed.

• Rosebud: The sled? Really? That's the big reveal? I mean... okay.
• Cinematography: Groundbreaking, sure. But have you seen a sunset lately? Nature, people!
• Influence: It influenced a LOT of films. Some good, some...not so much. Like that time I influenced my cousin to get a regrettable tattoo. Not my finest moment.
• Over-Analysis: Film school students analyze Citizen Kane to death. A cinematic Rorschach test if you will.
• Modern Relevance: Does it resonate with modern audiences? That’s the real test. Still, Welles knew how to make a point. My grandma loved this movie. She also loved Werther's Originals, so, you know, take that as you will.

So yeah. Citizen Kane. Sure. “Best.” Whatever floats your cinematic boat. I will stick with the rom-coms. At least they are entertaining.