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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uncalled4 · 56-60, M

I love most of the films mentioned here, but I'll add Ridley Scott's ALIEN. Incredible tension, terror, and first-class acting from the entire cast. And yes, I think that this film ushered in the "ensemble cast in space" genre that has been imitated but rarely duplicated.

PhilDeep · 51-55, M

@uncalled4 My favourite from horror genre, I'd say. Prefer it to the also good but very different Aliens.

LILY61

@uncalled4 i was just talking about the fact that i didn't know anyone in that film when i went to see it...a long version at the college...and i didn't know anyone and now...sheesh! everyone of them became a house hold name