7 Movies That Charmed Both Critics and Crowds

Forrest Gump (1994) -

Directed by Robert Zemeckis and starring Tom Hanks, "Forrest Gump" tells the story of a man with a low IQ who inadvertently influences several major historical events in the 20th century..

The Shawshank Redemption (1994) -

Based on a Stephen King novella, this film directed by Frank Darabont stars Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman.

The Lord of the Rings Trilogy (2001-2003) - 

Directed by Peter Jackson, this epic fantasy trilogy based on the novels by J.R.R. Tolkien was both a critical and commercial success..

Inception (2010) - 

Directed by Christopher Nolan and starring Leonardo DiCaprio, "Inception" is a mind-bending sci-fi thriller about a thief who enters the dreams of others to steal their secrets..

Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) - 

Directed by George Miller, this action-packed film starring Charlize Theron and Tom Hardy is set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland.

Get Out (2017) - 

Directed by Jordan Peele, "Get Out" is a horror film that explores racism in America. It was praised for its social commentary, direction, and performances, particularly that of lead actor Daniel Kaluuya. .

Parasite (2019) - 

Directed by Bong Joon-ho, "Parasite" is a South Korean dark comedy thriller about a poor family who con their way into working for a wealthy family.