Which film do you consider to be a masterpiece?

I've seen thousands of films but there are only two that I might consider masterpieces, both directed by Hitchcock: "Vertigo" and "Rear Window". They aren't my only favourites by him, but they're two that at might consider come close to that description.

Which film do you consider to be a masterpiece?

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UpForItNow · 22-25, F

A Clockwork Orange. A blast from start to finish. I'd add Taxi Driver, Midnight Cowboy, and 2001.

PhilDeep · 51-55, M

@UpForItNow I've not seen Midnight Cowboy; all the others you mention I'd say are technically brilliant, though I've never been able to rewatch Taxi Driver, and much as I love Kubrick, I have to be in a very dark mood to rewatch "Clockwork". If you've not read the book, I recommend it. There are two versions - with different endings. Read the fuller ending, the way the author intended it, I believe. Kubrick, I think adapted the other ending. Been a long time so can't really remember.

UpForItNow · 22-25, F

@PhilDeep Have indeed read the book, noting most of it isn't even in English, and as with most of these favourites - I should have added Easy Rider and The Graduate - I only watch them late at night when pissed so can enjoy them each time anew!

PhilDeep · 51-55, M

@UpForItNow I've still not watched Easy Rider. Some day, perhaps!