Conclusion
to this series of reviews
The films
of 1999 were diverse, original , different, groundbreaking and creative.
You’d have to admit this year of movies was unlike any other time period before
it. New territory was explored, genres were shattered and rules were broken, to
be changed forever. Even today, the legacy of films released in 1999 can still
be felt, continuing to influence the way movies are made, what they’re made
about and how they are experienced.
Who could
imagine action movies now without the influence of “The Matrix”? Who will ever
look at floating shopping bags the same way again after “American Beauty”? Has
camping in the woods ever been the same since “The Blair Witch Project?” Like
most of us were, were you convinced that ghosts really did exist after
experiencing “The Sixth Sense?” So many great stories, chock-full of
unforgettable scenes, brilliant performances, and superb twists and surprise
endings that took you totally by surprise. Yep, it’s safe to say the movies of
1999 were in a league all of their own.
You could
probably think of other great films from that year that didn’t make this list,
and were just as significant as the ones I did talk about. In my opinion, these
were the Top 20 Most Significant, Impacting and Important films of that year.
If you didn't experience
these movies at the time of their original release, don’t fret. They’re still
available for your viewing pleasure on DVD today ;) I really enjoyed
rediscovering some of these films to write my reviews… maybe it’s time you
revisit them yourself and revel in the brilliance that was on display. And if
anyone says to you “That movie is so 1999” while you watch
them, you can confidently reply “Yeah, I know. And there will never be another
year like it!”
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