Top Ten Films of Robert Zemeckis's

One of Hollywood's most revered directors, Robert Zemeckis boasts an impressive career that he has built over several decades. Now in his 70s, he's still filming, four decades after the release of his debut film, I Want to Hold Your Hand (1978). In his time, he refused to work in any one genre and preferred versatility, making his mark in most of them, from horror and comedies to computer animation and war dramas. Not all of his films have been well received by critics, but the amount of money earned at the box office speaks for itself. In this review, Robert Zemeckis' top ten films according to IMDB.

"Allied," 2016 - 7.1

This picture can hardly be called popular in light of Zemeckis' overall filmography. Nevertheless, it received a high score on IMDb. According to critics, the film does not live up to the promise of an epic wartime drama, and ultimately loses out to such classics as Michael Curtis's Casablanca (1942). With that said, Brad Pitt and Marion Cotillard are excellent in the lead roles and the production is memorable with gorgeous visuals to brighten the evening for fans of historical dramas.

The Walk, 2015 - 7.3

Zemeckis based the plot on the story of the French tightrope walker Philippe Petit. With the help of his friends, he strung a wire between the then still standing twin towers of the World Trade Center and set out to conquer space 400 meters above the ground. This is probably one of the director's least talked-about films, but it holds the viewer's attention well, thanks to the dizzying, high-stress episodes. Joseph Gordon-Levitt's brilliant performance coupled with energetic direction makes it a must-see for Zemeckis fans.

"Flight," 2012 - 7.3.

The movie with Denzel Washington's earned a nomination for Best Lead Actor at the 85th Academy Awards as well as a nomination for Best Original Screenplay proves that "Flight" was one of the hits of 2012. Both critically and financially. The story of pilot Whip Whitaker, who manages to land a plane without a single casualty after a malfunction, takes an unexpected turn. The investigation reveals that he was drunk during the flight. The drama takes off with Washington's performance, masterfully depicting the tragedy of a man out of control.

Contact, 1997 - 7,4

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The sci-fi drama did not receive a warm enough reception in cinemas. However, it gained a place in popular culture thanks to its ambitious concepts and in-depth approach to the question of extraterrestrial civilizations. The film, starring Jodie Foster and Matthew McConaughey, follows astronomer Ellie Arroway as she discovers evidence that we are not alone in the universe. The heroine's attempts to make contact with parallel worlds are accompanied by philosophical debates and extravagant metamorphosis on the theory of relativity.

"Back to the Future," 1990 - 7.4.

Conceptually, this is the most unique "time" immersion in the Back to the Future franchise. In part three, Marty tries to save "Doc" Brown from Biff's aptly shot great-great-grandfather after he finds himself stranded in 1885. To this day, fans debate which of the franchise's films is the best. Many consider this particular picture to be the favorite, a sweeping and colorful conclusion to the fantastic adventures of the two friends.

"Who Framed Roger Rabbit," 1988 - 7.7.

It became one of the cult films of the 1980s and quite rightly so. Zemeckis succeeded thanks to a masterful combination of live-action acting and animation brought to the wide screen. The plot follows private investigator Eddie Valiant, who must restore the good name of Roger Rabbit, accused of murder. High technical skill and close attention to detail distinguish the director's creation from any other picture of its kind. Well, the combination of charming characters with an inventive script and soulfulness makes it an almost perfect film.

"Back to the Future 2, 1989 - 7.8.

In the second part of the franchise, Doc and Marty find themselves in the "distant" future, in the year 2015, where they accidentally help the elderly Biff come to power. And that, in turn, creates new problems for the resilient duo. Sure, this movie may not be as consistent as the first and third in the franchise. But despite that, it allows viewers to have a great time in front of the screen, because in 1989, for example, they didn't have the kind of flying skateboard, hoverboard, that Marty has in 2015.

«Cast Away», 2000 – 7,8.

The heartbreaking story of plane crash survivor Chuck Noland (Tom Hanks) stranded on a desert island is one of the most famous of Zemeckis' filmography. A critical and grassroots success, Outcast grossed an impressive $429 million at the worldwide box office. And Hanks was nominated for an Oscar as Best Actor in a Leading Role. However, this did not prevent him for many years to remain the object of all kinds of parodies and memes.

"Back to the Future, 1985 - 8,5.

This may be the first movie you think of when you mention Robert Zemeckis. Following the risky experiments of Marty McFly and his friend, "Nutty Professor" Emmett Brown, the plot shows them ending up in a 1955 DeLorean DMC-12. The "Back to the Future" script remains the gold standard for time travel movies and the object of study in film schools.

"Forrest Gump, 1994 - 8.8.

Beating out such films as "Plump Fiction16" and "The Shawshank Redemption" at the 67th ceremony, "Forrest Gump" became a kind of cultural phenomenon, grossing $678 million at the box office. The picture captures the life of the main character Forrest Gump, who tries to constructively "work" with his physical and mental peculiarities. In doing so, he witnesses the most important events of the 20th century. The unique script, the stellar performance of Tom Hanks, and the original direction contributed to the picture being ranked 12th on IMDB's list of the 250 best movies in the history of cinema.