Top 10 Movies So Good You Won't Even Look at Your Phone

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From pulse-pounding action sequences to mind-bending narratives, these films demand your complete attention from start to finish. Whether it's through stunning visuals, compelling storytelling, or unforgettable performances, these cinematic masterpieces will keep you glued to the screen without any digital distractions.

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00:00Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we're counting down the films that

00:10enraptured us to such an extent that they left no room for any kind of

00:13distraction. There will be music, romantic candlelight, provided by myself, and when

00:21the moment is right, you confess your love. Number 10, John Wick Chapter 4.

00:27No matter what anyone says, action is an art form. It takes a special breed to be

00:40able to convey combat, gunplay, and explosions in such a way that modern

00:44audiences are left dazzled rather than bored, and few do it better than Keanu

00:48Reeves. Truth be told, you can pick any of the John Wick movies, and you'll have

00:52yourself a damn fun time, but the fourth entry is especially relentless.

00:56I'm going to need a gun. I thought you'd never ask. You'll barely have a moment to

01:03breathe before Mr. Wick is thrown into another seemingly impossible fight, from

01:07which he'll naturally escape through sheer force of will and next-level kills. What

01:10would be generic in the hands of lesser filmmakers becomes a varied and

01:14exhilarating rondo of ruin and rampages in the hands of Keanu and the rest of the

01:19team. No idea how they plan on topping this for the sequel.

01:21Consequences. Number 9, Beauty and the Beast.

01:25I want adventure in the great white somewhere. I want it more than I can tell.

01:34Disney is getting a colossal amount of flack these days due to their live-action

01:39remakes, deservedly or otherwise. So what better time than to dive back into the

01:43classics and admire the Mouse House back when they were arguably at their animated peak.

01:46We've got a lot to do. Is it one love for two? For you our guest.

01:52She's our guest. She's our guest.

01:55Belle and the Beast's romance remains a timeless triumph whether you're a sucker for the songs,

01:59or spellbound by the hand-drawn animation, or simply captivated at how the love story unfolds.

02:04Remakes come and go, but we dare anyone to strap in to watch the original and not be enchanted by the experience.

02:10Tale as old as time, song as old as rhyme, beauty and the beast.

02:19Number 8, Oldboy.

02:21Korean cinema has always had a rawness to it that few could hope to match,

02:25especially when it comes to the grittiness of its more psychologically testing titles.

02:28Oldboy isn't only a great entry point for newcomers, but stands at the pinnacle when it comes to both

02:33action as well as exploring the depths of human depravity.

02:54After being imprisoned by an unknown assailant for seemingly no reason at all,

02:57only to be inexplicably released 15 years later,

03:00Daesu embarks on a one-man war for both revenge and answers.

03:21Only for things to take the darkest of turns. Your soul might shrivel by the end,

03:25but you won't be able to look away for a second.

03:33Number 7, Pan's Labyrinth.

03:35Nobody does dark fantasy quite like Del Toro, and arguably, his masterpiece can be found in this flick

03:54that blends together the whimsy of a child with the harsh realities of the Francoist period.

03:59The creature designs remain some of the best to ever be committed to celluloid.

04:13The horrors of Ophelia's mystical world, along with the ruthless killings of guerrilla rebels at the

04:18hands of the terrifying Captain Vidal, are a grim match in heaven, evoking an atmosphere that's as

04:23sinister as it is surreal. And yet, it remains wholly beautiful, keeping you guessing as to whether the

04:35magic of the fawn is merely imagination, truly real, or something in between.

04:40Number 6, Pulp Fiction.

04:42Tarantino does what Tarantino does best, and that is a non-linear tale of crime, capers,

04:52and carnage. All helmed together by some of the richest dialogue to be printed on a script.

04:57Pulp Fiction is arguably the jewel in his crown, showcasing every Tarantino-ism you could possibly

05:02fit into a movie. Duplicitous anti-heroes, iconic quotes, plenty of people getting shot,

05:16perfect use of licensed music, and the craziest of subplots, all expertly tied up together in a

05:22blood-soaked bow. We doubt there's one moviegoer who wasn't locked in after hearing Jules Ezekiel's

05:27speech. And I will strike down upon thee with great vengeance and furious anger those who attempt to

05:36poison and destroy my brothers. And you will know my name is the Lord when I lay my vengeance upon thee.

05:46Number 5, Get Out.

05:48Half the brilliance of Jordan Peele's tour de force of a horror movie is realizing it's a horror movie in

06:06the first place. Tapping into the zeitgeist of racism and racial profiling through the prism of

06:11an unsettling thriller, watching Chris struggle to uncover the strange happenings of the Armitage

06:16family will leave you shaken. Or in many cases, sunken. As a horror film, it exceeds all expectations,

06:30drawing from real world issues to craft an out of the box nightmare that had every audience member

06:34screaming for Chris to get the hell out of Dodge. Number 4, Spirited Away.

06:43The magic of Ghibli is all-encompassing. You can pick any title from their vast catalog and you're

06:50going to find yourself transported, mainly due to the gorgeousness of their signature animation style.

06:59Though among their pantheon, none strikes a chord or commands more attention,

07:03quite like Spirited Away. The tale of a young girl unknowingly drawn into the world of spirits

07:08and having to find a way to save her parents is simple, yet elegant. While the landscape and

07:13accompanying visuals are beyond splendid. Even if you consider yourself the most ardent of anime

07:17haters, we guarantee you'll adore this. Will we meet again sometime? Sure we will. Promise? Promise.

07:24Now go and don't look back. Number 3, Mad Max Fury Road. Oh, what a lovely day. To spend watching one of the

07:32greatest films to ever be set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland. George Miller's cinematic return was

07:41nothing less than a triumph, putting all others in the genre on blast due to the extravagant action as

07:47the less than mentally stable Max ends up entangled with a group of runaway women seeking freedom from

07:52a vile warlord. Led by the now iconic imperator, Furiosa. Just when you think you've seen all there

08:01is to see when it comes to things going boom on screen, you get set pieces involving an armada of

08:06weaponized cars burning rubber through a desert, while a blind dude in pajamas plays a flamethrower

08:11laced guitar in the background. Now that's metal. Number 2, The Dark Knight. You either die a hero,

08:26or you live long enough to see yourself become the villain. Batman films come and go, but there's only

08:32one cinematic outing starring the Cade Crusader that is considered a masterpiece across the board.

08:37More akin to a police procedural instead of your standard comic book flick, Batman's

08:41clash with Gotham's underworld reaches a fever pitch with the introduction of the Joker.

08:57Heath Ledger's take on the Clown Prince of Crime alone warrants a viewing. His performance is just

09:01that chilling and just that magnetic. Whether you love all things Batman, or just an excellently

09:06constructed neo-noir with phenomenal action, this film is going to leave you with one big smile on

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09:31Number 1. The Lord of the Rings – The Fellowship of the Ring

09:36There are cinematic landmarks, and then there's the Lord of the Rings trilogy.

09:40Nine companions.

09:44So be it. You shall be the Fellowship of the Ring.

09:50Right. Where are we going?

09:53Even if you think yourself completely adverse to all forms of fantasy, there's no looking

09:57away once Frodo finds himself tasked to embark on a perilous journey to destroy the dreaded One Ring.

10:02But all three individual films are epic in scope, The Fellowship of the Ring pulled double duty by

10:07introducing us to the vastness of Tolkien's world, whilst organically conveying the struggles of its

10:11characters.

10:12So do all who live to see such times, but that is not for them to decide.

10:17All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us.

10:22As flawless in its filmmaking, as it is fantastical with its story,

10:25going there and back again will have you utterly engrossed from the first scene onwards.

10:30I made a promise, Mr. Frodo. A promise. Don't you leave him, Samwise Gamgee.

10:38And I don't mean to.

10:40Which movie would you ignore all calls for?

10:42Let us know in the comments, and be sure to subscribe for new videos every day.

10:45I am your redeemer! It is by my hand you will rise from the ashes of this world!

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