Since this is a list of ‘trilogies’, I’ve ignored movies that have been extended into quadrologies (apologies to Die Hard, Aliens, and Indiana Jones).
5. The Matrix
In 1999, the Wachowski brothers reinvented the sci-fi action genre with The Matrix. The mix of philosophical dialogue, neo noir atmosphere and high-octane action sequences with kung fu and gun fights sparked a revolution in modern cinema. From start to finish, the original is stunning, thought-provoking and defines the term eye-catching. Keanu Reeves is perfect as Neo, the lonely hacker with the itch who just can’t scratch himself above the world around him and Lawrence Fishburne defines Mysterious Morpheus as his mentor. The plot follows Neo as a man who knows that something is not quite right in the world he lives in and sets out to find out what he is. To write anything else would spoil one of the best cinematic experiences to get your feet under the rug and I won’t spoil it for those of you who haven’t seen it yet. Needless to say, huge robots, an intricately realized dystopian future, CGI-enhanced kung fu, and soldiers fast enough to dodge bullets are just a few of the visually stunning delights that await you inside The Matrix. It’s hard to gauge the impact of the Matrix universe on modern culture, but for a while it seemed like the world had been blessed with a pop culture franchise to rival Star Wars. Unfortunately, its two sequels, despite being epic in scope (and budget), fell short of their predecessor’s promises and effectively relegated the franchise to more middle-of-the-road sci-fi adventures.
Best line: “There is no spoon”
4. Toy Story
Back in 1995, when Pixar studios made the first Toy Story movie using (then) state-of-the-art computer animation, it must have been hard to think that an animated movie about toys coming to life was going to be the basis for one of the most powerful . and influential studies in the world. 15 years and more than three-quarters of a billion dollars later, Toy Story continues to bring tears and laughter to kids (and their parents) everywhere. The voice acting led by Tom Hanks and Tim Allen is inspired, the settings are impressive, and the stories encompass heartbreaking themes of loss along with painful laughs. While other trilogies on this list have lost pace throughout their runtime, Toy Story has gone from strength to strength, the third installment that follows Woody and the gang as they come to terms with leaving their beloved owner, Andy is arguably the best of the trilogy. .
Best Quote: “To infinity and beyond!”
3.The Godfather
Francis Ford Coppola’s epic The Godfather trilogy, based on the book of the same name by Mario Puzo, tells the story of the Corleone family as they battle against the police, their rivals and themselves to gain and maintain power over the most vulnerable to crime in America. If the thought of seeing Al Pacino as Michael Corleone facing the moral dilemmas of half a century as a crime boss isn’t enough to make you run out and buy the box set, then how about another half century of his father Vito? rise to power played by Marlin Brando and Robert Deniro in roles that define his career. The first two films are widely recognized as two of the best films ever made, and while the third (made 16 years after The Godfather 2) doesn’t do the trilogy justice, it’s worth the two and a half hours it takes. Beneath the fantastic acting from stars at the top of their game and incredible direction from a master of the art, there is an epic and moving story that must be experienced.
Best Quote: “You speak of revenge. Will revenge bring you back your son or my son?”
2. The Lord of the Rings Trilogy
Calling Peter Jackson an epic would be like calling the Bible influential, true, but it doesn’t begin to illustrate this incredible masterpiece. Creating a film trilogy that features some of the most incredible cinematography to ever grace the big screen, filling it with unforgettable characters before sending them on a quest to save the world, and still remaining true to the source material is an unprecedented feat in Hollywood. history. If you don’t know the story, imagine a little kid-sized half-man called a hobbit and some friends making their way through a world as detailed as our own, filled with a host of magical beings, including orcs, wizards, elves, giant eagles, ents. (don’t ask) and many others to a massive volcano guarded by 9 dead kings riding mini-dragons and watched over by a giant evil eye and you will have scratched the surface of one of the greatest cinematic experiences of all time. Sir Ian Mckellen, Liv Tyler, Elijah Wood and Sean Bean are just the tip of the iceberg of acting talent brought to life in this incredible adventure. The extended versions (mostly) improve on the already impressive originals and are the definitive versions.
Best line: “Thao will not pass!”
1. Star Wars trilogy (original)
Many of you might think that I am cheating by allowing a trilogy that subsequently became sexology (am I making these words up now?) However, the original Star Wars trilogy is an independent masterpiece of cinema that is separate from the prequels. what did they do. several decades later. A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, a man named George Lucas took a $100,000 budget and turned it into one of the best-made franchises of all time. The story takes old clichés (the lost dreamer, the lovable rogue, the beautiful princess, the wise mentor, the giant bear dog), puts them into a classic tale of light versus dark, forgiveness of good versus evil, and unleashes them in a universe full of spaceships. , laser swords, talking robots and spooky powers. Add in the greatest plot twist of all time, Carrie Fisher in a gold bikini and a bad boy with a theme song as evil and unforgettable as his costume and you have the makings of movie platinum. The Star Wars influence is an article in itself with three more movies, books, toys, video games, toy video games, spin-offs, parodies and more being just grains of sand on the beach of the island that makes up the Star Wars universe. Wars. Needless to say, if you haven’t heard of Star Wars you’re probably from another galaxy.
Best line: “I’m your ******.” (too much spoilers)
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