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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helenS · 36-40, F

I think Ed Wood's "[b]Plan 9 From Outer Space[/b]" should also be mentioned.
A masterpiece of incompetence.

Frank52 · 70-79, M

@helenS The film [i]Ed Wood[/i] is excellent, along with [i]Mars Attacks[/i], especially if you have a knowledge of those 50s sci-fi films

PhilDeep · 51-55, M

@Frank52 I love Mars Attacks :)

helenS · 36-40, F

@Frank52 You mean the 1994 biographical film starring Johnny Depp?
I love this film. Not sure about its historical accuracy but it's a great work of art.

Frank52 · 70-79, M

@helenS It was hilarious, but yes, never take your history lessons from films. 😄