Movies are made every year. It’s one of the most widely produced forms of entertainment, especially in the United States. It’s estimated that the United States and Canada had about 600 to 700 movies yearly before the pandemic hit. That number went down to around 400, but experts believe that it will make a bounce back soon.
Most of these movies are entertaining, but a few are exceptional. Here are five of the most-watched movies of all time that you should watch.
Avatar (2009)
Avatar is a 2009 American science fiction epic film directed, written, produced, and co-edited by James Cameron. In the mid-22nd century, humans are mining a valuable mineral on Pandora. The moon of a particular gas giant in the Alpha Centauri star system. This is where the movie is set, creating an intriguing sci-fi narrative that many will remember.
The expansion of the mining colony jeopardizes the continued existence of a Na’vi tribe, a humanoid species native to Pandora. The film’s name refers to a disabled human brain-operated Navi body utilized to communicate with the indigenous people of Pandora.
Cameron wrote the script and co-edited it with his brother John. He also co-produced it with Jon Landau and released it through 20th Century Fox. Avatar grossed over $2.788 billion worldwide, making it the highest-grossing film of all time, as well as in North America and Canada. In addition, it became the first film to gross more than $2 billion worldwide.
The movie’s visual effects will certainly shock you. If you’re someone who enjoys sci-fi movies, the narrative will captivate you as well. The sequel of the movie is expected to launch soon, so make sure to give this a watch now!
Jurassic Park (1993)
Steven Spielberg’s Jurassic Park is a 1993 science fiction adventure film that Kathleen Kennedy and Gerald R. Molen produced. It was based on the book of Michael Crichton, with an added screenplay written by Crichton and David Koepp.
The film stars Sam Neill, Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum, Richard Attenborough, Bob Peck, Martin Ferrero, and Joseph Mazzello. All of which became famous after the movie. Set on the fictional Isla Nublar, off the coast of Costa Rica, it follows a group of scientists who visit the island to study the dinosaurs cloned and brought back to life through genetic engineering.
When Crichton’s novel was published in 1990, Spielberg was approached by various studios to direct an adaptation because of his work on E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) and Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981). After negotiations with Universal Pictures ended, Crichton and Koepp were hired by Spielberg in May 1991.
The film was a critical and commercial success, becoming the highest-grossing film of 1993 and the fourth-highest-grossing at the time. In addition, it won over 20 awards, including three Academy Awards for its technical achievements in visual effects and sound design. A fifth Jurassic Park film is scheduled for release in June 2018.
Jurassic Park was such a beautifully shot movie that people are looking for photos of them now, both from the environment and the actors who participated in the film. People are willing to pay thousands of dollars to buy autographed pictures of the actors, especially Jeff Goldblum, who became a household name after the movie. It’s a visual masterpiece that directors can’t replicate even with modern cinema. Even the recent Jurassic Park films don’t come close to this one. It’s a must-watch for people who love dinosaurs and the wild. It’s a must-watch for those who love traditional cinema.
Titanic (1997)
The 1997 American epic romance and disaster film Titanic was directed by James Cameron. If you haven’t noticed by now, Cameron has made movies that are well-received and loved by the public. The movie also stars Leonardo DiCaprio as an upper-class guy on the titanic who falls in love with a lower-class woman aboard the ship during its doomed maiden voyage.
Cameron’s interest in shipwrecks inspired him to make the film; he felt a love story with human loss was necessary to convey the emotional impact of the tragedy. Production began in 1995 when Cameron captured footage of the actual Titanic wreck on board his boat.
The scenes on the research vessel were shot aboard the Akademik Mstislav Keldysh. Cameron used the ship as a base for the wreck. Moreover, the entire movie used practical effects, with a small mix of visual effects. The audience applauded various scenes in the movie, especially during the pivotal parts of the film.
Paramount Pictures and 20th Century Fox partially funded the film. It was the most expensive film made then, with an estimated budget of $200 million. Upon its release on December 19, 1997, Titanic achieved critical and commercial success.
Today, the movie still shatters the hearts of many. Moreover, Cameron’s depiction of the sinking of the titanic using the Akademik Mstislav Keldysh is considered to be a strike of movie genius. Many movies would follow the same set of pieces today. Watching Titanic will let you realize that sometimes, traditional movies are the best.
These are just a few of the most-watched movies of all time. With their striking visuals, heartwarming stories, and Academy Award-winning effects, it’s easy to see why they’ve succeeded. So if you’re looking for an excellent movie to watch, one of these three is sure to please.