The 1990s were a great time for cinema.
These arethe 10 essential movies of the 1990s, ranked based on their level of enjoyability and overall impact.
The Silence of the Lambsisan absolute masterclass in acting.
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Demme is also a notable asset to the film,adding a ton of suspense with his expert direction.
The film becamean icon of ’90s independent filmmaking, while alsolaunching Smith’s career.
An important part ofClerks' charm is the inexperience behind it.
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Despite the fact that it was only his second film,Pulp Fictionsees Tarantino firing on all cylinders.
Jackson and Travolta, who play hitmen Jules Winnfield and Vincent Vega respectively, are also notable.
The two actors share fantastic chemistry, with their partnership lending the film some of itsmost quotable lines.
To this day,Toy Storycontinues to beone ofthe best animated films of all time.
It should also be noted thatToy Storyhas aged remarkably well visually.
In all honesty,Schindler’s Listis a perfect movie.
A huge factor inJurassic Park’s success was its breathtaking special effects work.
The fact thatJurassic Parkis so enjoyable in every aspect makes itthe single most essential ’90s movie.
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