The Greatest Movie Directors

Everyone knows he directed E.T., Jaws, The Color Purple, and Hook. It seems that he can direct dramas, war movies, suspense, action, and even films with dinosaurs like no other. This director always takes ordinary characters and puts them in extraordinary situations. You feel what the character's feel, and you can sympathize with them, because it feels so real. Spielberg's first film The Sugarland Express, was highly underrated. Even though I have yet to see this film, I always here nothing but good news about this film. Who could forget Jaws, that huge killer shark that made people afraid to go into the water? That film is brilliant. Everyone even knows the theme music for Jaws! About 90% of the world has seen The Indiana Jones films, which were directed by Spielberg. The Indy films are in a action genre all their own, that's how good they are. A favorite film of mine is Hook. It is the story of Peter Pan, but in this one he is all grown up. This movie is filled with great scenes, humor, and an unforgettable cast. One of the top films ever made in the war genre, is Saving Private Ryan. I like this film for its realism, and the superb acting. Most war films make you sad, but how many actually make you want to cry. This movie is very touching. The film that made me a fan of Stephen Spielberg was Jurassic Park. Who hasn't seen this movie? With world-wide box office receipts of $917 million, is there a reason not to? Out of all the movie directors, he is probably the most well known.

Martin Scorsese

Most of the films he directs feature a male protagonist, gangsters, violence, and New York. Taxi Driver is one of my top films that I like from this director. That movie was original, controversial, and great had great acting. The scene with De Niro talking to himself in the mirror, that's a classic. There is still dialog from Goodfellas that is still quoted to this day. Scorsese's films are noted for their fast editing and camera angles that show a lot of action. One of my favorite films is Cape Fear. This movie is filled with mesmerizing scenes, and the use of a wide-screen camera lens. This film is very creepy too. I usually don't like remakes, but this is a good one. With the release of The Aviator, this director went more mainstream is terms of camera angles and editing. This is a great film, depicting the life of Howard Hughes. It seems that even thought he is one of the greatest movie directors, Martin Scorsese is highly underrated.

Alfred Hitchcock

He is best known for the film Psycho. You don't see any one get killed, yet it is a horror/suspense film. This is due in part to the genius director, Alfred Hitchcock. In The Birds, he makes ordinary birds very frightening. This director is known for taking an ordinary person and putting them in extraordinary situations. His camera work is second to none, and he even made a few camera tricks of his own. The stand out for these are: Vertigo, Rear Window, Spellbound, Lifeboat, and Rope. This director always has surprises in his films, and difficult circumstances for his characters to get through. For tops films with suspense, Alfred Hitchcock will always be one the greatest directors.

Quentin Tarantino

No other director has a style like him. When you watch one of his films, even without knowing who directed it; you can tell. The music is all his own, as well as the sharp dialog. Pulp Fiction is a famous film he directed; every scene is memorable, and a masterpiece of a script. His Reservoir Dogs is a classic as well. Tarantino's films are bold, hold nothing back, and are entertaining. He has a great ear for music, and a lot of his films revolve the tunes that are in his films. He is one the greatest directors because his films are unforgettable, and his movies make it seem anything can happen.

The Coen Brothers

They usually direct movies together, write their own scripts, and produce their own movies. Is there anything that they can't do? Most noted for their black comedies, like Fargo, these brothers are in a class all their own. The characters in their films are usually sarcastic, with ordinary jobs and crazy friends. However, you are taken by surprise once the plot starts. You never know what the main characters are capable of once they are in a tough situation. These brothers really don't follow any type of style, so you really don't know what will unfold when you watch one of their films.