Nolan at his most ambitious. The layered dream sequences are mind-bending and the emotional core with Cobb and Mal keeps it grounded. That ending still sparks debate.

A masterpiece of hope and resilience. Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman deliver career-defining performances. The ending is one of the most satisfying in cinema history.

Bong Joon-ho crafted a perfect film. The tonal shifts are seamless — it goes from comedy to thriller to horror without missing a beat. Deserved every Oscar it won.

Visually stunning and intellectually engaging. The rotating hallway fight is one of the best action sequences ever filmed. Loses half a star for exposition-heavy dialogue.

Beautifully shot and paced. The friendship between Andy and Red is the heart of the film. Every rewatch reveals something new.