Whereas, it is nearly impossible to make a conclusion on which are the best films of all time, a majority or print and visual media is in agreement on which films that have been produced over the century qualifies as the best movies of all time. It is important to note that the movies that are listed herein are not a creation of the author but films that have been listed in various surveys, i.e. widespread poll and critic poll. In as much as most survey often mentions English speaking or American films, mentioned herein are also movies that have originated from other countries.
Nonetheless, the facts and figures illustrate herein should not be confused as the actual numbers of those who are watching the movies worldwide. The tally is as a result of votes by individuals who were involved in the survey on different demographic regions.
The following are the best movies of all time as was voted by viewer worldwide.
1.    Citizen Kane
The film is all about opinion and projection. The film was described by the world renowned critic David Thomson as a dream collection by Kane during the last few years of his life just before he passed on.
2.   Casablanca (1942)
Casablanca an American movie that was aired in 1942 is a romantic movie. The story line revolves around two men who are both competing for the love of the same woman. The story takes place during the time when there is a deep division between democracy and totalitarianism.
3.   The Godfather Part II
The Godfather Part II was realised in 1974. It was a sequel of the Godfather which carried on the story of the mafia family Corleone. The story line was created by Francis Ford Coppola together with Mario Puzo the latter being a renowned author of American organised crime. In comparison with the first sequel, The Godfather Part II is a better production.
4.   North by Northwest
North by Northwest that was released in 1959 is a classic production of Alfred Hitchcock caper thriller. It is regarded as one of the few movies that entertained the world at its time
5.   Lawrence of Arabia
Lawrence of Arabia was released in 1962. The film was about the life and times of Briton T.E. Lawrence. The story revolves around the time Lawrence was in Arabia.
The above are considered as the top five best films ever to be produced. There are others which fall in different genres.
Nonetheless, the facts and figures illustrate herein should not be confused as the actual numbers of those who are watching the movies worldwide. The tally is as a result of votes by individuals who were involved in the survey on different demographic regions.
The following are the best movies of all time as was voted by viewer worldwide.
1.    Citizen Kane
The film is all about opinion and projection. The film was described by the world renowned critic David Thomson as a dream collection by Kane during the last few years of his life just before he passed on.
2.   Casablanca (1942)
Casablanca an American movie that was aired in 1942 is a romantic movie. The story line revolves around two men who are both competing for the love of the same woman. The story takes place during the time when there is a deep division between democracy and totalitarianism.
3.   The Godfather Part II
The Godfather Part II was realised in 1974. It was a sequel of the Godfather which carried on the story of the mafia family Corleone. The story line was created by Francis Ford Coppola together with Mario Puzo the latter being a renowned author of American organised crime. In comparison with the first sequel, The Godfather Part II is a better production.
4.   North by Northwest
North by Northwest that was released in 1959 is a classic production of Alfred Hitchcock caper thriller. It is regarded as one of the few movies that entertained the world at its time
5.   Lawrence of Arabia
Lawrence of Arabia was released in 1962. The film was about the life and times of Briton T.E. Lawrence. The story revolves around the time Lawrence was in Arabia.
The above are considered as the top five best films ever to be produced. There are others which fall in different genres.
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