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[*****] NO STARS [Masterpiece] An affront to humanity
Insulting to your intelligence and offensive on a moral level. Saved only for those films that are truly, truly awful, with no redeeming values (i.e. bad romantic comedies, Michael Bay movies, Norbit).
Elusive As Robert Denby
Essential and not to be missed. A perfect film that need not be added to or taken away from (any flaws are easily overlooked), it deserves its place as an all-time great. It is superior in multiple fields, be they narrative proficiency, thematic resonance, characterization, cinematography, direction, acting, production, or overall influence. It's a great artistic achievement and/or a top-notch piece of entertainment. Many of these have affected me in a special way -- films I find immensely rewarding to watch again and again.