Pan's Labyrinth tops list of 10 modern movie masterpieces

Collider published a ranking of the 10 greatest movie masterpieces of the last 30 years and placed Pan's Labyrinth at number one.

The article describes The Dark Knight as perhaps the superhero movie of the 21st century, noting its darker, more ambitious tone alongside broad entertainment value. It also highlights Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India, Inglourious Basterds, City of God, Toy Story 2, Magnolia, All of Us Strangers, Princess Mononoke, and Uncut Gems, summarizing each film's qualities: enthralling cricket drama; a history-rewriting, darkly comic World War II thriller; interwoven stories set in Rio's favelas; a sequel likened to The Empire Strikes Back of animation; an emotionally ambitious day-in-the-life ensemble; a slow burn with powerful payoffs; a mature, environmentally themed fantasy; and an intense, visceral downward spiral, respectively.

The piece notes several notable omissions — including Mad Max: Fury Road, Parasite, La La Land, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Kill Bill, and Ratatouille — and warns readers they may be unhappy with the selections. It also calls Pan's Labyrinth Guillermo del Toro's masterpiece and suggests it probably won't ever be topped.

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