Films that can affect a society can be very powerful. These highly influential films, not to be confused with the greatest films of all time, have impacted people’s beliefs and in some cases how society has been shaped. Here is a list of the top ten most influential films of all time. These are listed from least to greatest.
10. Polar Express- The reason this film is on the list is because of motion capture. This film started a way for filmmakers to have so much more power of what they create. The possibilities can become endless with this cinema art.
9. The Matrix- This visually appealing phenomenon has opened the world of computer graphics to the entire film industry. This original storyline and amazing visual effects have brought out hoards of movies trying to recreate the uniqueness of this masterpiece.
8. Coraline- This animated movie is on this list for one reason only. The onslaught of 3-D movies that came out because of this movie is numerous and will continue to be in the coming decades.
7. Halloween- This ultimate horror movie has set the stage for almost every horror/slasher flick for the last thirty years.
6. Toy Story- This computer animation pioneer set forth a bright and fun world of animated films.
5. Animal House- The first of many dirty, funny, and inappropriately fun films. Movies such as American Pie and The 40 Year old Virgin owe their existence to this film.
4. Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs- I know there are a lot of children’s films on this list but they do change the way movies are made. This was the first of many award winning Disney Movies. Life without Disney would be unbearable for most children.
3. Gone with the Wind- This movie was the original love story blockbuster. It opened the door for actresses to be considered great and influences every romantic movie to date.
2. Star Wars- This movie did so much to change the movie industry. From making summers the prime time to release a blockbuster to changing movie maker’s goal from creating a perfect movie to releasing the biggest blockbuster.
1. Citizen Kane- Considered by almost all to be the greatest film of all time. This masterful movie used every camera and photography skill to create something of beauty.