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Best Films of 1994

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People who added this item 3167  Average listal rating (2085 ratings) 7.8  IMDB Rating 8.6 
1. Forrest Gump (1994)
The greatest film of all time! The attention to detail, writing, wit, and heart are all brilliantly displayed in this film that contains the perfect mixture of drama, comedy, action, romance, and adventure.
It captures the United States' finer moments and embarrassing moments and includes figures that made social and polical impact from the 50s to the 80s.
This film needs to be seen a minimum of ten times before you die.

"Lt. Dan said I didn't have to worry about money no more, and I though 'Good... one less thing!'"


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People who added this item 1457  Average listal rating (1004 ratings) 6  IMDB Rating 7.1 
2. Dumb & Dumber (1994)
The second greatest film of all time! Yes, my two favorite films have come out of the same year. This is without a doubt the funniest movie ever made. Besides maybe four lines from side characters, every single line in this film is funny. Through the years some of the jokes have grown tired, but only because people use them so much in every day life. This film will never grow old and will most likely be Jim Carrey's funniest film he ever does.
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People who added this item 1678  Average listal rating (1151 ratings) 6.1  IMDB Rating 6.6 
3. Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994)
This was my favorite comedy of all time, until Dumb and Dumber came out a few months later. I was amazed at how funny this guy was, being that it was the first film I had seen him in. He is one of my favorite characters of all time.
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People who added this item 2237  Average listal rating (1583 ratings) 7.7  IMDB Rating 8.2 
4. The Lion King (1994)
One of the greatest animated achievements, and the last great non-CG animated film we'll see. Great music, characters, and story.
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People who added this item 847  Average listal rating (594 ratings) 6.4  IMDB Rating 7.2 
5. True Lies (1994)
The best non-war action film ever made... damn 1994 was a good year. Both Arnolds are at their best, and I know most will disagree; but I think this is better than nearly all the James Bond films.
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People who added this item 791  Average listal rating (530 ratings) 7  IMDB Rating
6. Natural Born Killers (1994)
Once again, most will disagree; but I think this is Stone's best film he has created. It's got an amazing cast and insane imagery that begs for repeat viewing. I loved and I'm not a violent person in the least.
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People who added this item 684  Average listal rating (437 ratings) 6.4  IMDB Rating 7.1 
7. Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994)
Still one of the best romantic comedies, a lot of films have to give credit to this one. Hugh Grant is brilliant and Andie McDowell is always a treasure.
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People who added this item 2252  Average listal rating (1557 ratings) 6.2  IMDB Rating 6.6 
8. The Mask (1994)
The third film with Jim Carrey, it's easily his best year and I think only Ben Stiller in 2004 (Meet the Fockers, Starsky & Hutch, Along Came Polly, Dodgeball, Envy, & a cameo in Anchorman) has come close to matching such an amazing year in comedy.

This film could have easily been horrible without Jim Carrey
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People who added this item 1743  Average listal rating (1222 ratings) 8.5  IMDB Rating 9.2 
9. The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
Everyone frickin' loves this film. I enjoyed the hell out of it; but I think most will be disappointed with the #9 spot.
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People who added this item 87  Average listal rating (51 ratings) 4.5  IMDB Rating 4.2 
10. In the Army Now (1994)
You can't expect anything intellectual from a Paulie Shore movie; but I have watched this film nearly ten times and have loved each viewing. It's simple mind-at-ease fun.
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People who added this item 2651  Average listal rating (1757 ratings) 8.2  IMDB Rating 8.9 
11. Pulp Fiction (1994)
Several iconic scenes that are all quite entertaining on their own. As a whole movie, it's not that great.
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People who added this item 198  Average listal rating (135 ratings) 7  IMDB Rating 7.5 
12. Quiz Show (1994)
Redford's second best directorial effort (his debut with 'Ordinary People' is still his best). Great storytelling and superb acting.
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People who added this item 111  Average listal rating (72 ratings) 5.8  IMDB Rating 6.1 
13. It Could Happen to You (1994)
If this movie came out this year I wouldn't consider ever watching it, now that I've seen way too many horrible Nick Cage movies; but this is back in his prime and is a good-hearted film that is very watchable a second or third time.
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People who added this item 257  Average listal rating (161 ratings) 5.1  IMDB Rating 5.1 
14. D2: The Mighty Ducks (1994)
At one time I thought it was better than the first, and it's still pretty damn close. It was funnier and bigger; but didn't quite have all the earnestness of the first one.
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People who added this item 43  Average listal rating (28 ratings) 7.9  IMDB Rating
15. Hoop Dreams (1994)
The best sports documentary ever ('Murderball' came close), following two inner-city Chicago high school basketball students for several years, it wows the viewer with such ease and natural grit. You know it's long (over three hourse directors' cut) but you don't mind at all.
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People who added this item 266  Average listal rating (173 ratings) 7.2  IMDB Rating 7.4 
16. The Hudsucker Proxy (1994)
Several iconic scenes that are all quite entertaining on their own. As a whole movie, it's not that great.
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People who added this item 289  Average listal rating (188 ratings) 6.3  IMDB Rating 6.8 
17. Clear and Present Danger (1994)
Better than 'Patriot Games'. It's filled with great scenes and adapted well from Clancy's novel.
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People who added this item 855  Average listal rating (489 ratings) 7.6  IMDB Rating 8.1 
18. Ed Wood (1994)
The best movie about a hack director ever, and the film that convinced me to like Depp.
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People who added this item 24  Average listal rating (17 ratings) 5.1  IMDB Rating 5.7 
19. Blue Chips (1994)
A surprisingly insightful film looking into college basketball recruiting tactics. A bit formulaic and hokey, but satisfying and original at the same time.
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People who added this item 272  Average listal rating (168 ratings) 6.5  IMDB Rating 6.3 
20. Reality Bites (1994)
The iconic film the youth of 1994. The soundtrack, screenplay, and acting make for the perfect microcosm of the year's teenage and early 20s crowd.
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People who added this item 1295  Average listal rating (929 ratings) 6.5  IMDB Rating 7.2 
21. Speed (1994)
A silly idea that materialized perfectly for the time it was made. Keanu's one-liners, Daniels' good-guyness, Hopper's wackyness, and Bullock's lovableness are all featured and perfected in this classic 90s blockbuster.
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People who added this item 1456  Average listal rating (991 ratings) 7.4  IMDB Rating 7.4 
22. Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chro... (1994)
Tom Cruise a bad guy? I don't know why he waited until 'Collateral' to do it again, because it was quite entertaining.
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People who added this item 1181  Average listal rating (845 ratings) 8.2  IMDB Rating 8.6 
23. Léon: The Professional (1994)
It's a good thing I am Portman's age, because I thought she was hot even back then.
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People who added this item 116  Average listal rating (68 ratings) 6.4  IMDB Rating 6.4 
24. Wyatt Earp (1994)
One of the best westerns of the 90s... yeah, that's not saying much; but it was still pretty good. Costner proved that he can do baseball movies and westerns.
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People who added this item 218  Average listal rating (140 ratings) 6  IMDB Rating
25. Miracle on 34th Street (1994)
Better and sweeter than the original. And appropriately more colorful.
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People who added this item 143  Average listal rating (78 ratings) 7.2  IMDB Rating 7.5 
26. Bullets Over Broadway (1994)
Ensemble cast, good directing and writing, story was okay.
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People who added this item 295  Average listal rating (198 ratings) 5.4  IMDB Rating 5.6 
27. Airheads (1994)
Really dumb but still funny.
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People who added this item 63  Average listal rating (40 ratings) 6.8  IMDB Rating 7.3 
28. The Madness of King George (1994)
Really crazy but still regal.
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People who added this item 119  Average listal rating (76 ratings) 5.2  IMDB Rating 5.2 
29. City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's Gold (1994)
A good follow-up to the modern classic. The characters and story are nearly just as good.
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People who added this item 108  Average listal rating (62 ratings) 6.7  IMDB Rating 6.4 
30. The House of the Spirits (1993)
Great adaptation from the book. Moving and haunting.
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People who added this item 43  Average listal rating (30 ratings) 5.8  IMDB Rating 6.3 
31. The Paper (1994)
Great cast and enjoyable on a sunday afternoon... in fact, I'm watching it right now.
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People who added this item 432  Average listal rating (316 ratings) 6.4  IMDB Rating 6.8 
32. Maverick (1994)
A film John McCain has always been envious of.
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People who added this item 50  Average listal rating (29 ratings) 6.4  IMDB Rating
33. PCU (1994)
Has Jeremy Piven aged in the last 15 years?
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People who added this item 275  Average listal rating (179 ratings) 5.7  IMDB Rating
34. Wolf (1994)
Bad-ass for anyone but Nicholson (for him, it was mediocre)
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People who added this item 76  Average listal rating (36 ratings) 6.2  IMDB Rating 6.2 
35. With Honors (1994)
Pesci shows a different side to his usual one-note acting.
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People who added this item 198  Average listal rating (129 ratings) 6.1  IMDB Rating 6.3 
36. Nell (1994)
Foster continues to show news sides to her plethora of acting notes.
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People who added this item 464  Average listal rating (315 ratings) 5.6  IMDB Rating 6.1 
37. Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult (1994)
The second-to-last really good stupid spoof movie (the last is 'Scary Movie'
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People who added this item 254  Average listal rating (135 ratings) 7.5  IMDB Rating 7.6 
38. Three Colors: White (1994)
'Blanc' is better than 'Bleu', not as good as 'Rouge'
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People who added this item 713  Average listal rating (483 ratings) 7.1  IMDB Rating 7.6 
39. The Crow (1994)
This surreal and dark film becomes even more so because of Lee's death on the set.
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People who added this item 46  Average listal rating (31 ratings) 6.3  IMDB Rating 6.8 
40. The Ref (1994)
Great one-room comedy.
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People who added this item 73  Average listal rating (47 ratings) 4.8  IMDB Rating 4.9 
41. Major League II (1994)
Dumber, sillier, and funnier than the first. Yuker is still the best character.
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People who added this item 260  Average listal rating (157 ratings) 6.1  IMDB Rating 6.5 
42. The Client (1994)
Pretty good adaptation, and good acting by Jones and co.
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People who added this item 31  Average listal rating (22 ratings) 6  IMDB Rating 6.1 
43. 8 Seconds (1994)
This movie actually got me into bull riding for a while. Perry should have tried more films than this, he wasn't half bad.
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People who added this item 12  Average listal rating (5 ratings) 6.8  IMDB Rating 6.3 
44. Cobb (1994)
Jones hits another success. Not a fun biopic but still well-done.
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People who added this item 18  Average listal rating (11 ratings) 4.7  IMDB Rating 5.2 
45. Clean Slate (1994)
I was a huge fan of Dana Carvey around this time; so I watched this one several times. I'm one of the very very few in this world that can actually say that without joking.
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People who added this item 91  Average listal rating (59 ratings) 6.1  IMDB Rating 6.1 
46. Only You (1994)
A nice romantic/somewhat original story with touching and comedic moments.
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People who added this item 21  Average listal rating (15 ratings) 6.1  IMDB Rating 5.9 
47. A Simple Twist of Fate (1994)
Not one of Martin's better films; but he's always watchable and the story is cute and a good one for a father and daughter.
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People who added this item 54  Average listal rating (31 ratings) 6.9  IMDB Rating 7.1 
48. Death and the Maiden (1994)
Sexy and actually kind of bad-ass
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People who added this item 47  Average listal rating (29 ratings) 6  IMDB Rating 6.3 
49. Romeo Is Bleeding (1993)
He does, but not for the whole movie.
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People who added this item 27  Average listal rating (17 ratings) 5.5  IMDB Rating 5.7 
50. Sirens (1993)
As a kid I rented movies if I thought there was going to be a lot of nudity in them, the cover fooled movie slightly.
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My two favorite films of all time were made in the same year, and the first half of the list is pretty damn solid, making it one of the best years for film (of course, in my mind.)

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