Hollywood has produced many classic movies that leave us wowed. The Hollywood industry never fails to keep the standards of its movies high. Whether it be the cinematography, classic script, or tremendous camera use, Hollywood filmmakers never leave any stone unturned to produce a masterpiece. From the epic portrayal of a gangster's life in The Godfather (1972) to displaying the harsh truths of life in The Shawshank Redemption (1994), Hollywood set high standards for filmmakers across the world. Here, we bring you the top 10 classic movies of Hollywood that you should watch if you haven’t:
1. The Godfather (1972): The first movie on the list is Francis Ford Coppola’s classic. The Godfather starring Marlon Brando is the real gangsta of the Mafia genre. Adapted from Mario Puzo’s marvelous work, the film tells the story of a strong mafia family.
2. Psycho (1960): Helmed by legendary Hollywood director Alfred Hitchcock, Psycho highlights the story of a psychopath named Norman Bates. Even though the tone of the movie was quite dark, it is managing to make audiences’ jaw drop.
3. Apocalypse Now (1979): This movie is another reason why Francis Ford Coppola is known as one of the greatest directors of Hollywood’s history. Apocalypse Now perfectly portrays the heart-shattering reality of the Vietnam War.
4. Ben-Hur (1959): One of the best historical drama movies ever made in history. Directed by William Wyler, the movie is most known for the epic display of Slavery, War, and Politics.
5. The Shining (1980): Which horror movie list is complete without The Shining. The film starring Jack Nicholson is still capable of scaring you to hell.
6. The Shawshank Redemption (1994): The way director Frank Darabont perfectly blended the hard-hitting truths of life with Andy Dufresne’s breakout makes this movie one of the most loved classic movies of the Hollywood industry.
7. Pulp Fiction (1994): No one can deny the fact that Pulp Fiction is the best gift movie-buffs have ever received. Under the direction of Quentin Tarantino, the movie stars Tim Roth, John Travolta, and Phil LaMarr among many others.
8. 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968): At that time producing a film matching the standards of today’s science fiction movie is the reason why Kubrik is still on the list of greatest Hollywood directors. 2001: A Space Odyssey is a Mindbender and has the capability of blowing your mind.
9. Reservior Dogs (1992): Another classic masterpiece by Quentin Tarantino. After looking at this neo-crime thriller it’s still hard to believe that it was Tarantino's debut movie as a writer and director.
10. Requiem For Dream (2000): The Darren Aronofsky-directed movie follows the tragic life of a group of friends and their battle with drugs. Jared Leto garnered a lot of appreciation from the critics and the audience with his tremendous performance in this movie.
