The Only 3 Movies David Lynch Called 'Masterpieces'

David Lynch, one of the most influential filmmakers of all time, has often shared his deep admiration for the world of cinema. But there are only three films he’s called “perfect.” In this video, we’ll reveal which movies Lynch holds in such high regard, from a visually stunning classic by Federico Fellini to a Hitchcock thriller that redefined suspense. These are the three films that Lynch himself considers true masterpieces.

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[IslandPink]

I've always felt that Rear Window was Hitchcock's best, nice to see DL is a fan.

[musikable]

Picnic, Showboat, Laura, African Queen, Vertigo, Sunset Boulevard, CASABLANCA, CASABLANCA, CASABLANCA. JUST a few of my good old favourites. ❤

[JiveDadson]

Who can forget the great winner of 1954's Best Picture, Roman Holliday? Am I the only one?

[gtlfb]

When “Rear Window” was finally released for viewing sometime in the 80s, I went to see it at the Uptown Theater in D.C. During the scene when Scottie is alone in his apartment, listening to the steady steps of the man on his way to kill him, every eye was glued to that screen, not a sound, not a movement from anyone. I have never before or since been in a theater full of people, all completely rapt in what was happening on screen.

[ghostlightx]

My three: Seven Samurai, Apocalypse Now and King Kong (1933).

[vanzetti]

.He’s always loved Sunset Boulevard which I think is his favourite film. Lolita his favourite Kubrick film, It’s a Wonderful Life and Wizard of Oz.

[duskopopov]

In my humble opinion "To Catch A Thief is a perfect movie, the cinematography combined with the French Riviera as a backdrop made for absolutely spectacular scenery, along with the wardrobes, plot, set designs, and of course the brilliant acting, chemistry, and dialogue between Grant and Kelly, much of which was improvised with Hitchcock's blessing made this movie a undeniable masterpiece!

[advanceromance]

The Shining----There Will Be Blood and The Godfather Part II (Pulp Fiction and One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest)

[cleanairninja]

I remember seeing Rear Window at the show back in 80's during a Hitchcock revival. That scene where Grace Kelly leans in to kiss James Stewart is electrifying on screen. I remember the hairs on the back of my neck stood up! That effect is not duplicated watching the movie at home on tv.

[jeffsmith]

Howard the Duck, On Golden Pond, and Plan 9 From Outer Space.

[peterrex]

Wow Rear window is one of my favorites..that it didn’t get nominated for best picture..I never knew that …and just cements my belief the Oscars is such a waster of time…like rolling stone best music reviews..

[AlexNY]

8 1/2 is as great a film as any.
Brilliant.

[thiscorrosion]

I'm a bit surrprised Stewart didn't rate Vertigo as his fave, but Rear Window is a good one too. I prefer Vertigo due to its sheer complexity. Although I'm also a huge old Cornell Woolrich fan.

[homecareful]

My Dad took me to see Mr. Hulot's Holliday when I was 13, he often took me to see films like that. I think my favorite was "The Wrong Box" with Peter Sellars. But Mr. Hulot's was not far behind.

[RamZar]

— 100% agree on Alfred Hitchcock’s “Rear Window” (1954).
— For Jacques Tati I pick “Playtime” (1967) specially once the restaurant scene starts.
— For Federico Fellini it’s tough to pick one but my favorite would be the movie about his childhood growing up in Mussolini’s Fascist Italy: “Amarcord” (1973). Any one of his four early movies are the best: “La Strada” (1954), “Nights of Cabiria” (1957), “La Dolce Vita” (1960), “8½” (1963).
— As for Lynch himself, you can’t top his excellent “Mulholland Drive” (2001).

[RaysDad]

I don't think a film that is "perfect" is necessarily better than one that isn't.

[elizabethcsicsery-ronay]

I'm glad he picked Jacques Tati. Great films, my husband's favorites. He left out Night of the Hunter by the great Charles Laughton. I would also pick Le Samourai, directed by Jean-Pierre Mellville, with a brilliant turn by Alain Delon

[lulugoulart]

I have to agree with his choices, these are very much some of my favorite movies among others, including David Lynch's Blue Velvet!

[jeffwarshaw]

“Mr. Hulot’s Holiday” is extremely funny. Rowan Atkinson based his character “Mr, Bean” on Mr. Hulot. “Rear Window” is my favourite Hitchcock film. Grace Kelly never looked better. As for Fellini, I prefer “La Dolce Vita” to “8 1/2.”

[stuartmarshall]

The point is that movies are perfect in personal ways. Mine are simpler, like lonely are the brave with kirk Douglas.