Another Top 10 Movies You Have to Watch Twice
One viewing is not enough for these films. Join http://www.WatchMojo.com as we count down our picks for Another Top 10 Movies You Have to Watch Twice. For this list, we're talking about those films that you need to re-watch to fully understand and appreciate, whether it's because they're confusing, unclear, complex, mind-bending or contain some other elements that would necessitate more attention with a second viewing. Please be advised, spoilers are ahead.
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#10: “Cloud Atlas” (2012)
We start off our list with quite the mind-bender. “Cloud Atlas” tells six different intertwining tales across multiple eras, with the help of an ensemble cast led by Tom Hanks. It’s only during this sci-fi flick’s epilogue that it’s revealed that Tom Hanks’ sixth character Zachry Bailey has been telling the different stories to his grandchildren in the mysterious future. While this explains why each actor plays different characters in the film, the conclusion sheds new light on all you’ve just seen and makes you want to watch it all over again to make sure you catch everything.
#9: “The Others” (2001)
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Our next entry is as mysterious as they come. Initially, what we think “The Others” is about is Grace Stewart and her family being tormented by shady servants and other supernatural occurrences. Cut to the twist, Nicole Kidman’s character and her family are actually the ones who are supernatural i.e. dead. In fact, Kidman smothered her children and then committed suicide out of grief, and they’re now haunting the current occupants of the house. Knowing this only at the end probably means that watching the horror thriller a second time will completely change how you see “The Others.” Maybe you are a ghost too… probably not though.
#8: “Scream” (1996)
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This is not just another slasher flick. “Scream” centers around the character of Sidney, who is being pursued by the mysterious and elusive Ghostface serial killer. The movie deserves another go around just because of its climax, as knowing who the murderer is makes the original kills even better. The film is also an example of mid-‘90s meta humor, constantly making references to itself and its framework. Make a drinking game out of it: one drink for every meta joke. You won’t last until the end.
#7: “Enemy” (2013)
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Everyone has a look-a-like somewhere in the world. In this film, Jake Gyllenhaal’s character Adam seeks his identical look-a-like after he spots him in small role in a rented flick. Said doppelganger is named Anthony Claire and is also played by Gyllenhaal. The actor masterly portrays both men, jumping from different personalities with ease. By the end of it all, you realize that the film deserves a second viewing – but this time from the point of view of Anthony instead. Maybe then you will be able to comprehend what the hell is going on with all of the spiders.
#6: “Shutter Island” (2010)
Sure, through the majority of your first viewing, “Shutter Island” seems like the typical mind-bending detective story. The film’s original premise follows Leonardo DiCaprio and Mark Ruffalo as U.S. Marshals who investigate a disappearance at the mysterious Ashcliffe Hospital on Shutter Island. But it’s later revealed that DiCaprio’s character is actually the hospital’s 67th patient, Andrew Laeddis, and the events of the film are tests from the doctors to try and cease his insanity. This admission drastically changes how everything and everyone in the film is perceived and would deserve a second play to be able to fully capture it all.
#5: “12 Monkeys” (1995)
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Now this film will have you confused but also marveling at its brilliance. In this sci-fi flick, Bruce Willis has to travel back in time to prevent a viral terrorist attack that will cause a future apocalypse. However, by the end of it, we see that future can’t necessarily be changed and Willis’ trip seems to have been futile. On the next viewing though, it is a blast trying to remember who knows what information and what is true or just a red herring. Just don’t get stuck in the time loop!
#4: “Interstellar” (2014)
“Interstellar” is Christopher Nolan’s epic take on science fiction. Centering around a group of astronauts, with the leads portrayed by Matthew McConaughey and Anne Hathaway, the film follows them as they try to discover and colonize a new planet to save humanity. Why does this require multiple viewings, you ask? Just try to understand all of the science and math they put into the movie upon first watch! To make it somewhat factual, Nolan worked alongside famed theoretical physicist Kip Thorne. Then there’s the sheer beauty of the space adventure, which you probably wouldn’t mind experiencing again and again.
#3: “2001: A Space Odyssey” (1968)
Time to venture back to the space epic that is “2001.” In the Stanley Kubrick-directed movie, we follow Dr. David Bowman as he attempts a mission to Jupiter. However, the ship’s computer, HAL, becomes deranged and starts murdering everyone. Well, that is one part of the story. This science fiction masterpiece will have your head spinning even after multiple viewings. What is the purpose of the black monoliths? How did Bowman become the Star Child? We still don’t completely understand.
#2: “Saw” (2004)
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It’s time for us to admit it; torture porn was a thing. In the first entry of the “Saw” franchise, audiences watched in fear as characters Adam Stanheight and Dr. Lawrence Gordon are trapped in the first “Jigsaw Killer” game. If you already have watched it once, you know that Jigsaw is actually alive lying in the middle of the trap, but it is much more enjoyable to watch again once you find out Dr. Gordon’s real fate. Not to mention that you will also realize that the bathroom reappears in later films in the franchise. Before we rewatch our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions. - “500 Days of Summer” (2009) - “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” (2004) - “Vanilla Sky” (2001) - “Source Code” (2011)
#1: “Pulp Fiction” (1994)
Taking our top spot is every college film major’s favorite black comedy. Quentin Tarantino’s masterpiece follows a monumental cast featuring the likes of John Travolta, Samuel L. Jackson, Uma Thurman, and Bruce Willis, in a variety of different intertwining stories. If the witty dialogue isn’t enough to warrant another viewing, then just attempt to figure out the correct timeline of the film. If that still isn’t enough, try to catch all of the pop culture references and bits of trivia sprinkled in. Did you know the Jules Winnfield Bible verse is a misquote? You do now. Do you agree with our list? What is your favorite movie that you have to watch twice? For more multi-viewing top10s published every day, be sure to subscribe to WatchMojo.com.
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