The Lists: In Contention's Top 10 Steven Spielberg Films
With 'War Horse' and 'Tintin' in theaters, we rank the director's best
In Contention's Top 10 Steven Spielberg Films
For the fifth time in his career, director Steven Spielberg has offered up a drama ("War Horse") and an entertainment ("The Adventures of Tintin") in the same year. But for the first time ever, he has two films in theaters at the same time. So it seems now is as good a time as any to run through a list of the "best" films of the famed director's career. Click through to see where your favorites ranked, and feel free to join the discussion at In Contention.
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December 27, 2011 at 4:30PM EST Reply to CommentPretty great list Kris and very similar to my own (I would have Raiders at #2 followed closely by Jaws and Close Encounters). But yes, E.T. is the best film he's ever made and is my personal favorite film of all-time. It is so cinematically well-made and shows Spielberg in total control of being a visual storyteller. Should have won the Best Picture Oscar.
Big kudos to recognizing Empire of the Sun too, I'm constantly trying to convince people to watch it to see how good it is. Also one of the most underrated John Williams' scores as well.
Marshall1
December 27, 2011 at 4:54PM EST Reply to CommentI think the negative legacy left by Jaws is that people viewed sharks as scary monsters that try to devour people when they are in water. So it's alright to kill them off for their "delicious" shark fin. However, the film is monumental in the history of movie-making...
CaptainCanada People hardly had a positive view of sharks prior to "Jaws".
December 27, 2011 at 5:30PM ESTSilencio
December 27, 2011 at 7:22PM EST Reply to CommentI think Munich was underrated, too. In the way that a perceived frontrunner that misses the mark is then perceived as a huge failure. But it sticks with me more than anything else he's made.
Playhouse Agreed, 'Munich' is underrated. I'd much rather have that in a Top 10 list than 'A.I.' I'd probably even pick 'Amistad' over 'A.I.' I just couldn't escape how much it felt like Spielberg masquerading in Kubrick's voice the entire film, which did no favors for either.
December 29, 2011 at 4:14PM ESTmeep
December 27, 2011 at 8:47PM EST Reply to CommentEmpire of the Sun is a masterwork. The still you chose for the gallery hit me right where you intended, where this film resides - along with a handful of most loved movies - in my heart.
Yani
December 28, 2011 at 8:59AM EST Reply to CommentMy favourite Indiana Jones film is "Temple of Doom", too. I'm so glad I wasn't the only one in this.
"Empire of the Sun" is great. Christian Bale does show amazing talent there.
Great list! It reminded me how great Spielberg actually is. I might change some of the positions, but anyway it's an amazing collection of films.
Darren
December 31, 2011 at 4:42AM EST Reply to CommentUltimately it is down to taste, but I would have had Always just creeping in at 10. Not surprised that 1941 didnt make it, but might also have found room for Duel
Darren
December 31, 2011 at 4:43AM EST Reply to Commentwould have found room for Always and possibly Duel. Not surprised that 1941 is not on the list though