Indiana Jones is the most iconic character ever, and in the quest of history, he takes on a series of adventures in three outstanding films: Raiders of the Lost Ark, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. They are a must-see for people of all ages because it's what movies should be about.

Full of action and war, The Last of the Mohicans is a unique masterpiece with a love story to boot. Although it's the best Daniel Day-Lewis movie, the best Michael Mann movie, the best American Indian movie, and the best Colonial movie, nothing is more impressive than Wes Studi's performance as Magua. It's so good that he was sadly robbed of an Oscar. Of course, the title says it all.

"To survive a war, you gotta become war." So it goes in Rambo: First Blood Part II. Sylvester Stallone has never been more thrilling as he is in this film. It's the role that made him a worldwide icon. My favorite line of the movie is on the definition of expendable: "It's like someone invites you to a party and you don't show up. It doesn't really matter."

What's great about Die Hard is how real John McClane is and, even better, how direct Hans Gruber is. Unlike most action-adventure movies, it's a thrill machine that never lets down from start to finish. The script is well-done, and the special effects extravaganza intensifies the viewing experience even more.

In the vein of And Then There Were None, Predator is the one of the best sci-fi horror pictures of all time and is a hell of a ride. This is about muscles, guns, and blowing up things. Arnold Schwarzenegger is unforgettable as Major Dutch. So are his lines: "Get to da choppa!!!" and "If it bleeds, we can kill it."

A magnificently made masterpiece, it's David Lean's magnum opus. One of the most remarkable jobs he did with his characters is not only to make them larger than life but also mysterious in terms of their ambitions and desires. Thanks to Freddie Young's spellbinding cinematography, it's impossible to deny the power of the desert that Lawrence of Arabia brings to the screen.

Chalk The Train up as one of the most exciting WWII pictures. Nothing beats the sight of Burt Lancaster in action. His going down the ladder quickly, jumping off the train while it's in motion, running across the bridge, and getting through the mountain range with a injured leg are some of the film's highest points. Also, it has some great aerial shots, especially when the railyard is bombed.

Sorcerer is a unique motion picture from William Friedkin that's shot on location in the Dominican Republic. This isn't about the plot per se but an adventure for four men who are down on their luck and will do anything to turn their fortunes around even if it means life and death. Among the finest and most unforgettable scenes in cinema history is the bridge crossing, twice at that, which took three months to film.

Salvador is another great, albeit unknown, Oliver Stone picture with a fantastic James Woods performance. No person in his right mind would go to a war-torn country if he had another choice, but that's what Richard Boyle did during the early 80's by traveling to El Salvador on the cusp of a civil war, resulting in a mass murder of the populace. Today, El Salvador has one of the highest murder rates in the world.

"Madness. Madness!" The exclamation at the end says it all about The Bridge on the River Kwai, a thrilling WWII picture with William Holden and Alec Guinness at their finest. Against them is the massive bridge that overshadows everything and therefore must be brought down.

By far one of the most thrilling movies made, The Great Escape...there's nothing like it. Steve McQueen's performance as Captain Virgil Hilts, aka The Cooler King, cements his status as an international superstar because of the motorcycle scenes. Who can forget the iconic jump at the end? The chemistry of the all-star cast, the story, and the dramatic escape are the reasons behind the film's quick pace.

There are few films that are as exciting and inspiring as Point Break. I bet if anyone watched the movie just once, he may have entertained some thoughts about changing his entire lifestyle. Bodhi perfectly describes the truth-seeking experience: "Pure adrenaline, right?!? The ultimate rush. Other guys snort for it, jab a vein for it...all you gotta do is jump." Sounds pretty simple, eh? Patrick Swayze did the skydiving stunts and is thus captivating. It's easy to see it in Johnny Utah's eyes when he saw what Bodhi could do.

Apart from setting the trend of summer blockbuster film releases, Jaws' greatest legacy is making people think of the shark whenever they go for a swim in the ocean. Hence, Steven Spielberg was genius for not showing it for a long while. When the shark finally comes, watch out!

"Don't push it, or I'll give you a war you won't believe!" The uniqueness of Sylvester Stallone is captured in First Blood, a one-man guerilla war film. Not only that, but a battle is also waged between his character and the elements of nature. It's a good yarn of how one man's stubbornness can cost more than it's worth sticking to.

A surprise Oscar winner for Best Picture of 1995, Braveheart is the last great epic war motion picture. Characters, big, small, clean, dirty, and nameless, all play a large role in scene after scene with so many of them memorable. Passion is easily felt throughout the wonderful storytelling with a strong script and some of the most brutal medieval battle scenes ever filmed.

In comparison with other children's films, nothing beats The Goonies. Unparalleled are the acting, dialogue, sense of humor, premise, fantasy, creativity, comedy, and action-adventure. Of the child stars, Corey Feldman does an exceptional job. As for the rest of everybody else, they're natural. The Goonies has it all that you can possibly want in a children's film.

Before there were Waterworld and The Postman, there was Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, an enjoyable fanfare in all aspects. The in/exterior sets are beautifully done to give it an Old English feel. Ditto for the costumes. Buoyed by the wonderful cinematography and the well-written language, it's cool to see the archers readying to shoot the flaming arrows during the siege of the families' homeground in Sherwood Forest.

Can anything be more exciting than Cobra? It's maybe the most aesthetic neo-noir picture made. Sylvester Stallone has outdone himself this time by creating one of the coolest characters in movie history through Marion Cobretti, the pride of the Zombie Squad. He takes on an army of killers, saving the best for last with the Night Slasher in an epic fight at the foundry.

Dith Pran, the subject of the film, was the first to coin the term "killing fields" to describe the Cambodian genocide. Sydney Schanberg received the Pulitzer Prize for his wartime reporting there. A first-time nonprofessional actor, Dr. Haing S. Ngor lived through the experience. Therefore, The Killing Fields is a powerful film of what it's like to be in a war zone.

12 Monkeys is an unparalleled sci-fi thriller with strong performances by Bruce Willis, Brad Pitt, and Madeleine Stowe. Terry Gilliam's direction elevates it to another level. It's also a confusing movie to follow until the fatalistic ending that will clear up the mystery. What's impressive is the number of red herrings, including Brad Pitt's character, that put everybody on the wrong track.

It's truly mission impossible in Mission: Impossible. What a fine job by Tom Cruise who may have turned in the most exciting performance in years. The script, the defining moments, the gadgets, the disguise masks, and, most of them all, the ending with the TGV and the helicopter are spectacular. Of course, we must have Henry Czerny for the show.

The very first film to be released on DVD in the United States, Twister is purely on-the-edge-of-your-seat entertainment and is famous for one scene: the flying cow. It's cool to see that which does happen for real. So are the scenes when tornadoes are happening and trucks are riding alongside them.

Clear and Present Danger is by far the best film of the Jack Ryan franchise. The story is so good with different kinds of villains, and the acting, especially by Harrison Ford, Joaquim de Almeida, Miguel Sandoval, Henry "Boom" Czerny, Harris Yulin, and Donald Moffat, is terrific. Speaking of villains, there are not one, two, or three but many of them. Not only are they from the bad side, but they're also from the good side.

"What did happen on the Cahulawassee River?" And the answer to that question is: a lot of bad shit. It's impossible to separate Deliverance from banjo music, the Appalachian Mountains, whitewater rafting, the sound of a squealing pig, and hillbillies. Why...there's a shirt that says: "Paddle faster! I hear banjo music." Burt Reynolds and Billy Redden are unforgettable.

The Man Who Would Be King is first-rate entertainment at the hands of John Huston. Do not ever expect anything less from him because he always has a great yarn to tell. Michael Caine and Sean Connery deliver some of the best acting of their careers. The ending puts the final stamp on the film's greatness.

At the hands of master director John Carpenter, Escape from New York is one of the ultimate cult films. It's also a surreal futuristic flick with an all-time badass by the name of Snake Plissken whom Kurt Russell was born to play. All hell breaks loose in New York City when Snake meets unsavory, eerie-looking characters around the city and starts pissing them off which makes it a fun picture to watch.

If England has The Great Escape to boast of, then Germany's answer to it is: The One That Got Away. Surprisingly, the film was made six years earlier. Not only that, it was filmed by Pinewood Studios of Iver Heath, England. Well, it's a brilliant acting by Hardy Krüger, setting up for a two-hour one-man show. It's easy to root for him along the way despite him being a Nazi. The story is incredible, and most of it did happen.

Not as taut or gritty as the original, Aliens is a bit Hollywoodized. However, there's no question as to the suspense level, and it's still a pretty good movie. The biggest difference is the sheer number of aliens. Sigourney Weaver is outstanding once again, and I like the part when she cared about the little girl Newt who's played well by Carrie Henn in her only movie role.

Dip huet seung hung, translated as The Killer in English, is arguably one of the most influential movies of all time, making John Woo famous. It has the best editing ever which is the chief reason why people should see this Hong Kong masterpiece to feel its poetic power which is relentless at a scorching pace.

What I love is the simplicity that's left open for translation. Easily the best part is how Dunbar is immersed into the Sioux culture. Near the end, his fellow soldiers show up. Dunbar takes place among them, but he looks out of place. Hence, it's the key moment of Dances With Wolves which is about human acceptance without bias. Not to be missed is the lush cinematography, and the buffalo hunt scene is that terrific. Graham Greene and Rodney A. Grant turn in powerful performances.

If there's anything memorable, it has to be the breathtaking introduction when Sarah meets her fate in a spectacular fall. Sylvester Stallone has so many great rock climbing scenes that they're worth the price of admission. It's why the movie was a box-office hit, thanks to the potential viewers having been sold by the trailer.

There are hundreds of them, but Lethal Weapon is the best buddy cop film of all time. The chemistry between Danny Glover and Mel Gibson is terrific. It's what makes the movie. One is pretty good for a detective although he's a big believer in "do as little as possible and, more importantly, stay alive," and the other is a true lethal weapon. The next part is exciting as well.

Mostly shot on location at Songimvelo Game Reserve in South Africa, the myriad trials and tribulations of the two hunters go through to kill the two lions stalking railroad workers mirror what people face in real life. There's no display of superhero behaviors or anything that can be considered as extraordinary. On the other hand, Val Kilmer and Michael Douglas are both superb.

"Listen, man. I've raced with my legs broke, heart bruised, eyes popping out of my head like they're on springs. This is going to go away just like anything else." The be-all and end-all of auto racing pictures, Days of Thunder is 100% speed, fun, cool, exciting, stylish, thrilling, macho, and rewatchable. Tom Cruise and Michael Rooker play larger-than-life characters: Cole Trickle and Rowdy Burns.

Platoon is an outstanding Vietnam War picture, depicting the realities of infantry combat. The performances by the ensemble cast are brilliantly rendered, but it's Tom Berenger and Willem Dafoe who take the film to another level that makes the whole thing a tragedy. The most thrilling, impactful scene is Elias' death run.

When Arnold Schwarzenegger met James Cameron at a restaurant, he wanted to audition for the role of Kyle Reese. But the director took a look at him and said, "My God! You're the Terminator!" But Arnold replied, "No, no, no...I want to play Kyle." Highly insistent, Cameron went, "Absolutely not! You are it. A machine!" Of course, I'm making up the exchange of dialogue, but you get the idea of the magnitude.

A creative post-apocalyptic action movie, The Road Warrior further solidifies Mel Gibson's reputation as an international superstar. He helps out a small community of settlers in the battle against a roving band of marauders. The stunts are out of the world for 1981, and the fantastic opening and closing scenes are unbeatable as well.

Jon Voight's Manny Manheim is a mean, hard, and tough son of a bitch to ever grace the silver screen. Runaway Train is a spectacular, thrilling machine that never lets down. Against the backdrop of an Alaskan snow-covered terrain, the runaway train heightens the suspense of the plot which is ingenious and full of twists and turns.

Speed is unique because a mass transit bus is the star of the film. That was all the people talked about back then when it hit the screens. Keanu Reeves is the standout as he's the catalyst of many action scenes. It's impressive to see how professional he is in his demeanor as a SWAT officer.

The Back to the Future trilogy is a great, fun journey with many zany scenes and superb performances. I love the characters, the stories, and the uniqueness of the incidents and how one specific moment can change history. Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd will always be memorable as Marty McFly (what a cool name) and Doc Brown, respectively.

Tommy Lee Jones is the master of organization, telling people to get on it and do their jobs and refusing to take no for an answer. That's why he won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor although he was in a leading role. Harrison Ford is brilliant as Dr. Richard Kimble while Andreas Katsulas will always be that one-armed guy.

Memphis Belle is excellent which depicts the job that bomber crews went through during World War II. It's a dramatic show because their lives were at stake to serve their country. There's no glamorization at work; it's just a set of straightforward facts of how the job was done. I like the star-studded cast, and there's a nice deal of teamwork. The final hour is very exciting.

William Friedkin sure knows how to make exciting movies. There are many compelling elements in To Live and Die in L.A., and the biggest of them all is William Petersen's supercharged performance. Of course, Michael Mann saw so much talent that he had to have him again for Manhunter. Then, there's the young Willem Dafoe in a brilliant, chilling role as Eric Masters.

Full of iconic scenes and lines, Apocalypse Now is among the best of the decade as it tops madness with more madness. That's what the movie is all about: the exploration of insanity in the journey toward the heart of darkness. Making a case for the deterioration of Marlon Brando's mind may not be far-fetched, either.

This is Chariots of Fire stuff. The subject is unique: competitive sailing. Epic doesn't come to my mind for most films, but Wind should be labeled so. Putting the sailboats against the backdrop of hundreds of spectators and the ocean makes them look larger than life, and there are the competitors who work furiously to operate these machines. It's truly a spectacle.

If you can't get enough of Peter O'Toole in Lawrence of Arabia, then make Lord Jim your next fix. He can act and is assuredly capable of leading an epic. Freddie Young did the cinematography for Lawrence of Arabia and does it again for Lord Jim which is incredible. Because of Joseph Conrad's writing, parts of the film are reminiscent of Apocalypse Now.

The Princess Bride is memorable for being a great fantasy picture which was shot on location in England and Ireland. What I love about it is the setup of the structure: the storytelling format, the voice-over narration, the actual story, and the occasional interruptions by the grandson. They all make the movie special. In fact, The Princess Bride is the best example to demonstrate the love of books.

Dirty Harry is an absolute first-rate picture, and there's no better character than Dirty Harry Callahan in the history of cop movies. Two men, an inspector and a killer who are polarizing figures, go against each other in a game of intrigue. Andy Robinson's Scorpio is among the greatest villains ever. Not to miss is the legendary scene of Dirty Harry giving his speech.

I don't see Three Kings as a black comedy but an action-adventure story in the spirit of The Man Who Would Be King and Walker. The themes are similar: men travel to a foreign country to make their fortune. That's the plot: get in, get the gold, and get out while the rest is noise. However, the plan doesn't work out as expected.

Alive is a true story of human courage and the will to survive. It's the last ten minutes, from the trek to the helicopter rescue, that makes the film transcendental. In short, there's nothing like it. There are many other powerful scenes. As good as the cast is, Ethan Hawke gives a special performance as Nando Parrado.

The Monster Squad is one of the all-time great children's films with a delicious mix of horror and comedy. Fascinating is how well it bridges the gap, giving something for everybody: horror fans, comedy fans, children, and adults. The best part is putting together the five most famous movie monsters from Universal Studios in one film: Count Dracula, The Wolf Man, The Mummy, Frankenstein's Monster, and The Creature from the Black Lagoon.

Toy Soldiers is The Goonies meets Die Hard. This time, the boys are more grown up and attend an elite prep high school. The story is great, so is the battle. Sean Astin is once again in the leading role while Andrew Divoff steals the show as Luis Cali who makes for a formidable adversary since Hans Gruber.

The best way to think of The Wild Bunch is "honor among thieves." If there's a film that represents Sam Peckinpah the most, it's this one. The editing is amazing. There are some scenes that are stirring and passionate. The display of violence is unbelievable and is best described as poetic.

Rob Roy is one of the best swashbuckling films made. The writing, the acting, and the stabs at primitiveness are uniformly excellent. Then, there's the larger-than-life Rob Roy against the backdrop of the Scottish Highlands. The sword battle at the end is perfectly choreographed and is thus the best ever. Tim Roth is unbelievable, garnering an Oscar nomination.

Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison is a superb Robinson Crusoe type of a picture that features a Marine and a nun hiding from the Japanese soldiers during WWII. The best scene is when Robert Mitchum, in his camouflaged face, snuck inside the storeroom of canned victuals but got trapped at the top of the shelf. It's done with high tension, making his performance highly memorable.

Patriot Games is a thrilling yarn by Tom Clancy with a new kind of action hero through Jack Ryan. It's a unique American picture with lots of strong UK elements. Sean Bean will forever be remembered for this. Harrison Ford has a great line when he confronted Richard Harris: "I will fucking destroy you." Cromwell was certainly left shaking in his boots...or perhaps not.

Famous for the characters and the battle between good and evil as indicated in the opening crawl, nobody can forget Star Wars and the next two sequels. It changed everything for the sci-fi genre which hasn't been topped since then. The second part is unique for allowing the bad side to win and not really having a concrete ending.

Black Rain is an underrated stylish policier with outstanding Blade Runner-like cinematography which is very Japanese neo-noirish. Michael Douglas knows how to amp it up. Andy Garcia is perfect as his sidekick, and Ken Takakura is great as well. Yûsaku Matsuda is definitely the bad guy as Sato.

If Gene Hackman was a bad dude in Unforgiven, he's an even meaner and more sadistic motherfucker in The Hunting Party. His character's message is pretty simple: nobody fucks with him or steals anything from him. It doesn't matter if he views his wife as mere possession. Do Brandt wrong, and he'll come at you with single-minded intensity. Yet it's Oliver Reed who steals the show.

A metaphor for the mistakes made in the Vietnam War, Southern Comfort is a finely directed Kafka-esque picture by Walter Hill. What a great cast. The performances are terrific with a bunch of memorable characters and an unbelievable ending. Andrew Laszlo's cinematography of the Louisiana Bayou is the clincher to create a Deliverance-like atmosphere.