Top Ten Films of Martin Scorsese

Top Ten Martin Scorsese Films

I hate to pull out this cliche, but, yes, Martin Scorsese is a living legend. He’s the rare filmmaker of such stature that almost all actors dream of working with him someday. Even if it’s just a credit card commercial. He’s the most passionate of directors — an artist as much a film historian. Plus he’s just a likable, chatty guy.

He imbues his films with such energy they practically pulsate. And after 40 years of filmmaking, the man is still creating interesting, important works of cinema that find the humanity within insanity, obsession, guilt, redemption, and the dark side of human nature. And with this week’s release of Shutter Island I felt it was only just to take a look back at my favorite films from the master director with what I consider to be the ten best from Scorsese’s impressive filmography.

You are likely to agree with some choices, certain to disagree with others and I hope it all stimulates debate in the comments. However, no matter what side of the line we land on, I assume the majority of us can agree Scorsese’s films and his contribution to the art form is something to be treasured. Let’s begin…

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