By all means, acting is the cornerstone of any great film’s success.

Indeed, some of the most outstanding films in history are revered for their remarkable acting.

The actors draw viewers in and immerse them in the story.

Song Kang-ho clutching an important rock in ‘Parasite’

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There’s a lot that goes into creating the most perfectly acted movie.

The actors must carefully work off each other from a genuine sense of chemistry on screen.

There can’t be one weak or dull performance.

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Greed and class discrimination threatens the newly formed symbiotic relationship between the wealthy Park family and the destitute Kim clan.

Many scenes are engaging and more memorable than the last.

Amadeusis all-around spectacular with its performances.

For these reasons,Ikiruremainsone of the most compelling Japanese moviesin history.

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However, his decision unintentionally puts the lives of his loved ones in grave danger.

The Silence of the Lambsis a masterpiece recognized for its superb performances.

There, she struggles with a slowly deteriorating grip on reality and her sister’s abrasive husband.

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The film adaptation ofA Streetcar Named Desireperhaps has one of the most talented acting casts ever shown in cinema.

There truly is not one single weak performance.

As tensions rise, Blanches fragile mental state deteriorates, leading to a tragic confrontation.

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The story of Henry Hill and his life in the mafia, covering his relationship with his wife Karen and his mob partners Jimmy Conway and Tommy DeVito.

This 1995 version captures the intense emotions and complex characters of the original.

It is an essential classic that anyone who calls themselves a movie buffshould see at least once.

There’s no weak link or line that seems out of place.

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It truly is marvelous.

From start to finish, it draws viewers in and never ceases to impress them.

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Hugh Griffith and Charlton Heston in ‘Ben-Hur’

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Tom Hulce and F Murray Abraham in ‘Amadeus’

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The life, success and troubles of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, as told by Antonio Salieri, the contemporary composer who was deeply jealous of Mozart’s talent and claimed to have murdered him.

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Marlon Brando as Vito Corleone hearing important news in The Godfather

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Don Vito Corleone, head of a mafia family, decides to hand over his empire to his youngest son, Michael. However, his decision unintentionally puts the lives of his loved ones in grave danger.

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Jodie Foster looking at Anthony Hopkins behind the glass of his cell in Silence of the Lambs

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A young F.B.I. cadet must receive the help of an incarcerated and manipulative cannibal killer to help catch another serial killer, a madman who skins his victims.

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Blanche DuBois and Stanley Kowalski covered in grease and removing his overshirt in A Streetcar Named Desire

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In this adaptation of Tennessee Williams' classic play, a fading Southern belle, Blanche DuBois, moves in with her sister Stella and her brutish brother-in-law, Stanley Kowalski. As tensions rise, Blanche’s fragile mental state deteriorates, leading to a tragic confrontation. This 1995 version captures the intense emotions and complex characters of the original.

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The cast of ‘12 Angry Men’ looking at the camera

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Twelve jurors are confined to a deliberation room during a sweltering summer, tasked with deciding the guilt or innocence of a young man accused of murder. Initially appearing as a straightforward case, the proceedings take a dramatic turn as one dissenting juror begins to challenge the evidence. The intense narrative explores the complexities of justice and human nature as each juror confronts their own biases and the dynamics of group decision-making.

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The early life and career of Vito Corleone in 1920s New York City is portrayed while his son, Michael, expands and tightens his grip on the family crime syndicate.

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