Summary– These carefully chosen top 7 films by Steven Spielberg are favored by most fans. Each of the movies here has received tremendous support and is still getting loved all over the globe. From known faces as actors to moving thrillers, get ready to find the most amazing work in the movie industry.
The land of fiction is more preferable than that of this real agonizing human world we live in. These exact thoughts come in the head of a classic film watcher. When we talk about this genre of fiction, Steven Spielberg is one of the most renowned filmmakers. Who doesn’t know the name? He is a major figure in taking modern Hollywood blockbusters to the newest heights. Making a list of the top ones is hard because there are so many best ones to choose from. However, here in this list you will find the top-most highly rated and popular movies of Spielberg.
7. Catch Me If You Can (2002)
The story is about the chase of a con. Frank is a teenage con, who takes on many identities including that of a doctor. He does all these to forge checks and thus runs away even before anybody can figure the money has been looted. Agent Carl is tailing him and wants to put him behind bars. The obsession to catch the con and the cunning thief delivering wiped clean crimes makes this movie so interesting that once you play it, you will only leave your seat once the film is over.
6. Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
Indiana Jones is famous among fans and the movie audience community. In this adventurous story, the main character sets on a journey to find the covenant ark. He is in a race against the Nazis in the process as to who will find the ark first. Thus, this masterpiece of Steven Spielberg takes the audience on a journey where the entire world is being depicted. As iconic as most of his movies are, this one remains a favorite of many because of the legendary character of Indiana Jones. The drama, suspense, and action in this will not only make you want to watch more of his movies but will leave you with a deep satisfaction in watching an art on the screen.
5. Saving Private Ryan (1998)
This movie has been classified as one of the greatest war movies by many critics. Steven Spielberg has given us one after another iconic movies with extraordinary scripts. In this film too, there are no less iconic scenes. As the title gives it away, the plot is about finding Private James Ryan; his brothers have already been killed now Captain Miller is tasked to find Ryan anyhow. The D-Day invasion shown in the movie merges violence and realism. The raw portrayal takes the viewers aback as the reel continues. Art in itself, the direction and storytelling in this film are really worth mentioning here on the list.
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4. E.T. The Extra-terrestrial (1982)
The notion of aliens and humans sharing emotional connection has been introduced way before in time by this era, be it movies or books. However, the most widely popular and recognized one is E.T. The Extra-terrestrial directed by Steven Spielberg. The story starts with an alien being left behind, the children find it and are as scared as they were of the being, but eventually, this beautiful bonding turns into friendship. As E.T. falls sick, the government also gets involved. This turn of events brings some situations that the children and E.T. must overcome.
3. Jurassic Park (1993)
This film blurs the line of reality and that of a fantasy. One of the finest works of Steven Spielberg as a filmmaker, this film could surely be top 3 on anyone’s list. This classical sci-fi movie revolves around a soon-to-be-opened themed park where scientists genetically modified the dinosaurs’ DNA and brought them back to life for amusement. A selected number of visitors are let inside the park but the problem arises when the security system defies them.
2. Jaws (1975)
No risk to say that this is worth watching this spooky holiday season. The story is simple yet so realistic that watchers are left with a number of what ifs. Swimmers on Amity Island are violently attacked by a shark. The situation takes a dire turn when many are killed and there seems to be never-ending danger with the beast on the bay. To the rescue comes Sheriff Martin Brody along with a marine biologist and a fisherman who happens to be a local there. The horrifying scenes and blood-filled water scenes will leave you spooked for quite a good time.
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1. Schindler’s List (1993)
Released on 4 February 1994, Schindler’s List had faced challenges on its own. There was also a ban on release in Malaysia for a short period, which was unveiled later. A movie which has been through this tells us a story about how realistically the projection might have been done. This movie is based on the novel Schindler’s Ark by T. Keneally. The storyline is about a businessman who is a member of Nazi party and our protagonist Oskar Schindler spares many Jewish lives by using his influence. Later, in the story he faces challenges himself. To uncover the full story where emotion, action takes remarkable direction, you have to watch the movie yourself.
Wrapping Up
It was definitely a tough call to choose the top 7. Who doesn’t love any movie directed by our renowned filmmaker, Steven Spielberg? Well in this list, you have got the most highly rated and popular among the rest of the classics. All of the films on the list are not one-time watches but rather an evergreen collection.
Written By Kenbi Riba
