My Top 5

These are my personal five favorite movies of all time. I am not saying they are the best movies of all times because there are probably better. However, these five movies hold a special place in my heart that nothing else can fill.

1. The Color Purple (1985)

This is definitely my favorite movie of all time. It is magnificent in every way; the acting, the directing, the writing. It is based on the classic book of the same name. There were three brilliant performances from Whoopi Goldberg, Oprah Winfrey, and Margaret Avery. It is one of the most underrated movies of all time, 11 Oscar nominations and not a single win. You will go through so many emotions while watching it, but it is worth it, trust me.

2. Hotel Rwanda (2004)

The Rwandan Genocide has always fascinated me. How could someone want to kill an entire group of people because of something as ridiculous as social class. This film got so much emotion out of me. I bawled forever that night. Yes this film will make you cry, but it will also make you think. I saw this movie a couple of years ago and I still think about it all the time. It needs to be shown in schools. It's an important part of modern history that the world needs to learn about so it will hopefully never happen again.

3. The Silence of The Lambs (1991)

Shocking. Original. Instant Classic. There are so many great lines from the movie, too many too choose from. My favorite might possibly be: "I'm having an old friend for dinner." There were some phenomenal performances from the entire cast. So many directors have tried to make a credible FBI thriller that is on par with this and none have come even close. This will probably stand the test of time as one of the best American movies of all time.

4. The Breakfast Club (1985)

It's not just a teen movie. It's a movie about life, about understanding. It's a contemporary classic. Teenagers today can relate to this, it is timeless. There is a little bit of all 5 of them in all of us. This is another one that will stand the test of time as a teen movie that appeals to everyone.

5. The Bodyguard (1992)

Sorry, I couldn't find a good photo but I tried! There is something magical about this movie. A movie with an interracial romance. So many people can relate to the ending and the legendary song, I Will Always Love You. I could talk about the soundtrack forever. It is the best selling soundtrack of all time, and it is well-deserving. The soundtrack will make you love the movie.