Letterboxd has released its ranking of the “top 10 films of all time,” and remarkably, only one film from the 21st century has made the cut.
The website, which features over 880,000 titles, provides a platform for movie enthusiasts to connect with fellow film lovers from around the globe.
Among its top-rated films are classics like The Godfather and The Shawshank Redemption.
However, there is one film among its highly praised selections that is much more recent than the others, boasting an impressive score of 4.6 out of 5 stars.
Praising the movie on social media, one fan commented, “If you haven’t watched it yet, you’re probably missing the best movie of your life.”
One viewer expresses, “Nothing compares to the feeling I experienced while watching this for the first time.”
Another adds, “It’s heart-wrenching, captivating, and profoundly empathetic. I can’t remember a film that impacted me this way.”
One viewer remarks, “This film is masterfully crafted and defies genre conventions, keeping me on my toes and pushing me beyond my comfort zone.”
Another enthusiast shares, “It’s unbelievably good; the twists are completely unpredictable as the story unfolds. A definite must-see.”
Critics are equally enthusiastic about the film. Emma Simmons from Radio Times writes, “It’s a delightfully deceptive film that stealthily burrows into your psyche before you even realize it.”
Manuel São Bento of MSB Reviews adds, “From the cinematography to the score and editing, everything is flawless. Every element is intentional, and not a single line of dialogue is squandered.”
Alex Bentley from CultureMap describes it as “a masterclass in storytelling, showcasing one of the best ways to engage audiences while delivering a profound and meaningful narrative.”
The South Korean black comedy thriller film, directed by Bong Joon-ho, features a cast that includes Song Kang-ho, Lee Sun-kyun, Cho Yeo-jeong, Choi Woo-shik, Park So-dam, Jang Hye-jin, Park Myung-hoon, and Lee Jung-eun.
The story centers on a struggling family whose son secures a job with a wealthy household. In time, the entire family devises a plan to work for the same affluent home.
Upon its release, the film garnered widespread acclaim, winning several prestigious awards, including the Academy Award for Best Picture—making it the first non-English-language film to achieve this honor. It also received three additional Oscars for Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, and Best International Feature Film, among other accolades.
Exploring the divide between the wealthy and the impoverished, it is regarded as one of the greatest films ever made.
In an interview with The Talks, director Joon-ho shared his insights into the creative process that led to the creation of this ‘masterpiece’ of a thriller.
He stated: “… My thought process was that while humanity has made remarkable advancements—like the mobile devices we have today—if we reflect on the past 30 years, has the gap between the rich and the poor lessened? Not at all.
“As a father, I often wonder if things will get better for my son’s generation. Honestly, I don’t have much faith in that either. This uncertainty is a significant source of fear for me. So, I aimed to be truthful about that fear and sadness and to convey it effectively.”
Parasite has secured the ninth position on Letterboxd’s list, following classics such as Harakiri, Come and See, 12 Angry Men, Seven Samurai, The Godfather Part II, High and Low, The Human Condition III: A Soldier’s Prayer, and The Shawshank Redemption.
