The Top-Rated Films in Cinema History

Inception

Inception features one of Leonardo DiCaprio's most critically-acclaimed performances as Dom Cobb, a thief who specializes in corporate espionage by stealing people's secrets from their subconscious. Directed by Christopher Nolan, this mind-bending film explores the possibility of a lucid and hive-mind dream experience. Although the film is incredibly intense and complex, it remains coherent, entertaining, and original.

Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope

Originally released as Star Wars, this is the first film in George Lucas' Star Wars trilogy. Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, and Carrie Fisher's roles helped them skyrocket to stardom. Empire noted that although the movie is clearly "a product of its time," its legacy "will outlive the lot of us." While it cost $11 million to produce, Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope grossed seven $776 million at the box office.

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