Top 10 Movies So Good You Won't Even Look at Your Phone

Top 10 Movies So Good You Wont Even Look At Your Phone

Welcome to WatchMojo, and today were counting down the films that enraptured us to such an extent that they left no room for any kind of distraction.

#10: John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023)

No matter what anyone says action is an artform. It takes a special breed to be able to convey combat, gunplay and explosions in such a way that modern audiences are left dazzled rather than bored. And few do it better than Keanu Reeves. Truth be told, you can pick any of the John Wick movies and youll have yourself a damn fun time, but the fourth entry is especially relentless. Youll barely have a moment to breathe before Mr Wick is thrown into another seemingly impossible fight, from which hell naturally escape through sheer force of will and next level kills. What would be generic in the hands of lesser film makers becomes a varied and exhilarating rondo of ruin and rampages in the hands of Keanu and the rest of the team. No idea how they plan on topping this for the sequel!

#9: Beauty and the Beast (1991)

Disney is getting a colossal amount of flak these days due to their live-action remakes, deservedly or otherwise, so what better time than to dive back into the classics and admire the mouse house back when they were arguably at their animated peak. Belle and the Beasts romance remains a timeless triumph, whether youre a sucker for the songs, are spellbound by the hand-drawn animation or simply captivated at how the love story unfolds. Remakes come and go, but we dare anyone to strap in to watch the original and not be enchanted by the experience.

#8: Oldboy (2003)

Korean cinema has always had a rawness to it that few could hope to match, especially when it comes to the grittiness of its more psychologically-testing titles. Oldboy isnt only a great entry point for newcomers but stands at the pinnacle when it comes to both action as well as exploring the depths of human depravity. After being imprisoned by an unknown assailant for seemingly no reason at all, only to be inexplicably released fifteen years later, Dae-su embarks on a one-man war for both revenge and answers. Only for things to take the darkest of turns. Your soul might shrivel by the end, but you wont be able to look away for a second

#7: Pan's Labyrinth (2006)

Nobody does dark fantasy quite like Del Toro, and arguably his masterpiece can be found in this flick that blends together the whimsy of a child with the harsh realities of the Francoist period. The creature designs remain some of the best to ever be committed to celluloid. The horrors of Ophelias mystical world along with the ruthless killings of guerrilla rebels at the hands of the terrifying Captain Vidal are a grim match in heaven, evoking an atmosphere thats as sinister as it is surreal. And yet it remains wholly beautiful, keeping you guessing as to whether the magic of the Faun is merely imagination, truly real, or something in between.

#6: Pulp Fiction (1994)

Tarantino does what Tarantino does best and that is a non-linear tale of crime, capers and carnage, all helmed together by some of the richest dialogue to be printed on a script. Pulp Fiction is arguably the jewel in his crown, showcasing every Tarantino-ism you could possibly fit into a movie. Duplicitous anti-heroes, iconic quotes, plenty of people getting shot, perfect use of licensed music, and the craziest of subplots all expertly tied up together in a blood-soaked bow. We doubt theres one moviegoer who wasnt locked in after hearing Jules Ezekiel speech

#5: Get Out (2017)

Half the brilliance of Jordan Peeles tour de force of a horror movie is realising its a horror movie in the first place. Tapping into the zeitgeist of racism and racial profiling through the prism of an unsettling thriller, watching Chris struggle to uncover the strange happenings of the Armitage family will leave you shaken. Or in many cases, sunken. As a horror film it exceeds all expectations, drawing from real-world issues to craft an out of the box nightmare that had every audience member screaming for Chris to get the hell out of dodge!

#4: Spirited Away (2001)

The magic of Ghibli is all-encompassing. You can pick any title from their vast catalogue and youre going to find yourself transported, mainly due to the gorgeousness of their signature animation style. Though among their pantheon, none strikes a chord or commands more attention quite like Spirited Away. The tale of a young girl unknowingly drawn into the world of spirits and having to find a way to save her parents is simple yet elegant, while the landscape and accompanying visuals are beyond splendid. Even if you consider yourself the most ardent of anime-haters, we guarantee youll adore this.

#3: Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)

Oh, what a lovely dayto spend watching one of the greatest films to ever be set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland. George Millers cinematic return was nothing less than a triumph, putting all others in the genre on blast due to the extravagant action as the less than mentally stable Max ends up entangled with a group of runaway women seeking freedom from a vile warlord, led by the now iconic Imperator Furiosa. Just when you think youve seen all there is to see when it comes to things going boom on screen, you get set-pieces involving an armada of weaponised cars burning rubber through a desert while a blind dude in pyjamas plays a flamethrower-laced guitar in the background. Now thats metal.

#2: The Dark Knight (2008)

Batman films come and go, but theres only one cinematic outing starring the caped crusader that is considered a masterpiece across the board. More akin to a police procedural instead of your standard comic book flick, Batmans clash with Gothams underworld reaches a fever pitch with the introduction of the Joker. Heath Ledgers take on the Clown Prince of Crime alone warrants a viewing his performance is just that chilling and just that magnetic. Whether you love all things Batman or just an excellently constructed neo-noir with phenomenal action, this film is going to leave you with one big smile on your face.

#1: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)

There are cinematic landmarks, and then theres the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Even if you think yourself completely adverse to all forms of fantasy, theres no looking away once Frodo finds himself tasked to embark on a perilous journey to destroy the dreaded One Ring. While all three individual films are epic in scope, the Fellowship of the Ring pulled double duty by introducing us to the vastness of Tolkiens world, whilst organically conveying the struggles of its characters. As flawless in its filmmaking as it is fantastical with its story going there and back again will have you utterly engrossed from the first scene onwards.

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