For the average American moviegoer, the American film industry will be the only one that they ever experience.
However, there is a whole other world for one to experience.
This other world is international cinema.
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With the advent of the internet and streaming, international films have exploded in popularity in recent years.
Here are the best international movies of the last 25 years.
Pan’s Labyrinthhas very creative creature designs throughout for the mythical inhabitants of the labyrinth.
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It serves as the thirty seventh entry in theGodzillafranchise.
Godzilla Minus Onehas very effective visual effects.
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragonhas a very effective style.
Werckmeister Harmoniesexpertly employs sweeping long takes to make it convey its story.
Another Roundhas a very insightful perspective on alcohol consumption.
RRRexcels in terms of sheer spectacle.
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Romaexcels in portraying the ordinary as extraordinary through its use of carefully framed extended shots.
Parasitehas lots of very effective set pieces throughout.
Spirited Awayhas excellent animation throughout.
It is based on both the 1997 book of the same name by authorPaulo Linsand on real events.
City of Godhas nearly perfect gritty realism.
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