- The Lord of the Rings Trilogy
- It has been said that great fantasy teaches you something about what it means to be human, and these films do that. They're entertaining, moving, visually stunning.... My favorite of the three is The Two Towers. I love the settings and dynamics of it, plus it's not as slow to get rolling as the first one and not as emotionally exhausting as the third.
- Star Wars
- defines my early teen years. Obviously the original trilogy is the best, and The Empire Strikes Back is my favorite of those--a masterpiece of theme, pacing, and Han Solo.
- The Prince of Egypt
- The first film Dreamworks' animation studio ever did, and in my opinion still their best by leaps and bounds. The animation is drop-dead gorgeous, the music is compelling, and I think it speaks to adults just as much as it speaks to children.
- National Treasure
- This movie is imaginative, witty, fast-paced, and Justin Bartha at his most adorable. It's one of those rare movies that I literally can't seem to get tired of. I like to describe it to people as "like The DaVinci Code, but fun and less heretical."
- Speak
- Okay, yes. This is a Kristen Stewart movie, but her deadpan, slightly disturbed...ness is actually perfect for this role. It's got compelling symbolism and quirky, humorous moments to offset the serious subject matter...and I cry every single time I see it. They aren't miserable tears, though, which is an important distinction.
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