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1. Donnie Darko (2001)
2. The Butterfly Effect (2004)
3. Memento (2000)
4. Inception (2010)
5. Interstellar (2014)
6. Psycho (1960)
7. The Prestige (2006)
8. Shutter Island (2010)
9. The Sixth Sense (1999)
10. The Others (2001)
11. Se7en (1995)
12. Fight Club (1999)
13. Orphan (2009)
14. Gone Girl (2014)
15. Saw (2004)
16. American Psycho (2000)
17. The Devil's Advocate (1997)
18. The Machinist (2004)
19. Enemy (2013)
20. Source Code (2011)
LobcockLittle
What about the number 23?
brzrkr5000
Primer - Coherence - Triangle
SirSpiffyDijelos
Check out Moon
Deshin
Filanwizard
I swap Saw for The Fifth Element. Never considered Saw movies mind blowing, just usual discount slasher flicks.
annaUpvotePrincess
Really the end of the 1st movie was so good.
insongwhang
Requiem for a dream
zyxzevn
So romantic, until you see it in the movie
MissPapercut
Her acting is impeccable, can't wait to see her in wheel of time.
CptKoolaid
The cube
meadehall2014
They live.
comicsmakemehappierthanmostpeopledo
That back alley street fight is cinematic perfection
meadehall2014
The opening scene was prophetic.
waterlily7210
The Illusionist is a fun one, IMO. And A Beautiful Mind definitely got to me, Paul Bettany was incredible in that one.
copingcabana
Mr. Nobody was pretty interesting
TheMazzy
I also recommend Gattaca, Solaris(both versions), and Mirrormask
NZSheeps
Remember when every film list included Moon? Pepperidge Farms remembers.
PhloydPhan
#11 I kept waiting for a box to show up in Iron Man. Nothing.
annaUpvotePrincess
limonchiki
I was .. 14 I think, when I watched Donnie Darko alone at home, at night. Couldn't sleep the whole night, was really scared.
JoleneJoleneJoleneJoleeene
I’m adding eternal sunshine of a spotless mind to the list. Also I’ve watched Donny Darko so many times and I still don’t understand.
annaUpvotePrincess
I NEED TO WATCH THAT ONE.
qazxswedcvfrtgbnhyujmkiol
@op basee on your (excellent) list I think you might enjoy Predestination
PetuniasFromMagrathea
So. Fan.Ta.Stic!
hippocampus
I've seen anything but Enemy. gonna see it tomorrow then.
FallingWithStyleSquirrel
Don't do it. It's just dreadful.
throughthequadtothegymnasium
MattLantis56
Let's not pretend Saw is a mind-blowing movie.
annaUpvotePrincess
What. Did you see the ending of the 1st movie coming? I did not when it was released.
924Carrera
I really liked Source Code and in a very similar vein, The Edge of Tomorrow. Reminded me of playing video games.
sunfried
Edge of Tomorrow was based on a novel which the author said was inspired by video games, playing the same level over&over until you beat it.
924Carrera
Yeah, makes sense haha. Definitely reminded me of playing co-op missions with my friend and getting super good at the first part.
LuckyMan9
I didn't get Enemy. Enemy Mine on the other hand...
FallingWithStyleSquirrel
Enemy was just terrible and I don't understand the internet's obsession with it. And I love the rest of Villeneuve's filmography.
stoots24
Mickey Mouse is one big, stupid DOPE!
sunfried
Enemy Mine holds up better than expected-- I watched it again a couple years ago.
nacx12
The Butterfly Effect? Really?
PabloDiabloman
It was a great movie
annaUpvotePrincess
Are you kidding me? The 1st time I watched it I was amazed with so many twists. Don't you dare talk Shit about this movie!
Deshin
I had to lay down after watching it, and after watching Interstellar I understood that the "Time + Family" theme in movies is my weakness.
Deshin
They're so good and I feel so bad afterward.
nacx12
Hey man. Whatever floats your boat I guess ;)
bezobzira
Hey it was one of the first . This was not megaholywoodized theme at the time
BulletToofTony
I'm with ya, I loved this movie the first time I saw it. I still go back and watch every now and then.
Crazy49er
Arrival (2016)
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Tomblin
How to edit? Not meant to spoil
annaUpvotePrincess
Need to watch that one. I maybe will make a part 2 mind blowing movie dump.
annaUpvotePrincess
There's like 4 movies i didn't watch in this list. I will use this quarantine time to catch up. I just need my mind to be blown sometimes.
PetuniasFromMagrathea
Have you seen Coherence?? Terrific.
PabloDiabloman
Watch Primer. Low-budget indie. I think you'll like it based on your list
AgrajagTheProlonged
I strongly recommend both Knives Out (2019) and Carol (2015). Both just amazing peices of cinema
alchemist12345
Id also recommend "The man from Earth" (2007). Its not THAT mind blowing but interesting nonetheless.
OneMoreBeerPlease
Fuck I haven't seen that one in 10 years, need to rewatch.
sunfried
There's a sequel I haven't seen.
MNJW
Annihilation too if you haven't seen it.
IthinkthereforeIspeak
MOON.
FallingWithStyleSquirrel
You recommended movies you haven't seen?
annaUpvotePrincess
Because I already know that is a must watch. I took the list from some critics as well. And I need to watch memento and the enemy...
FallingWithStyleSquirrel
Fair enough. But, you can absolutely pass on Enemy. It's terrible and sexist.
annaUpvotePrincess
Hmmm, I will see if it is. At least I have so much more recommendations after that post that my quarantine might be interesting.
bloodvisionsbloodvisions
Fight club?
CyanideBreathMint
Saw???
Kvothefefe
axiomatik
Never heard of it.
FitzChevalric
TipTorque
Blooddivision, look at my face. I’m a member!
Mobat555
senioralonzo
#12
AlmightyThor117
Yep, he broke rules 1 and 2
MrZev
Someone forgot about the first 2 rules.
LuckyMan9
The most mind blowing movie is Scanners.
shadowbane1120
Where does one find it
Kate316
I get that one
wastingtimeonimgur88
Add Basic, lucky number slevin, and the game!
FlatPlutoSociety
Really enjoyed Lucky Number Slevin. I went in with garbage expectations, but it was a ton of fun.
JaXm
Lucky Number Slevin is one of my favorites. The twist (along with accompanying tonal shift) was amazing, and so outta left field.
TheSomethingSomethingGenericReplyGuy
I watched Snatch and Lucky Number Sleving in the same week. Drunk. Best.week.ever
amp99
eXistenZ (1999), The Thirteenth Floor (1999), Primer (2004).
pumpkinanimall
Timecrimes, triangle.
tenaciousjeebs
Right?!? How was primer not included on this?
Christovsk
Primer got me so bad that not a half hour after it ended I had to immediately watch it a second time to fully wrap my head around it. 10/10
PabloDiabloman
Went to the comments to mention Primer. Amazing it had a budget of only $7k
AzgarOgly
1408 (2007)
Nandabun
Wait what about Looper?
olliehopnoodle
Yes, Primer for sure. Starts slow but worth the watch, especially if you like time travel movies.
bosho
For later download
Duraxis
Identity is another one that should be on here. Possibly usual suspects if we’re just going for twist endings
nothingspringstomind
Those years of release make me feel ancient.
OrgasmicBloodFart
Death to Allegra Gellar!
VVulf
1999 was quite the year for "reality is a simulation" movies. Matrix also came out that year.
kkanne20
primer was so crazy towards the end i couldn't even really follow the last few switcheroos. loved it
TheMayorOfTittyCity
I watched it multiple times. Luckily its short so you can watch it back to back. There is a cool infographic helping to explain the timeline
amp99
[obligatory xkcd]: https://xkcd.com/657
tenaciousjeebs
The director said something like “anyone who says they understood this movie after watching it once is either drunk or a liar.”
kkanne20
lol
BrockEffingSamson
There's some, uh...variability in the quality of movies on this list.
FallingWithStyleSquirrel
FlatPlutoSociety
Butterfly Effect and Shutter Isand were just... oof.
RideTheStimutacs
Yeah. Butterfly Effect was goofy edgelord nonsense, and I've never seen a movie pat itself on the back about its twist like Shutter Island.
FlatPlutoSociety
Yeah, and did ANYONE not see that twist coming a mile off? I thought it was going to be revealed midway through the movie and go forward.
RideTheStimutacs
The twist also makes the first 90 minutes of the plot irrelevant, and then they literally spell it out for you on a whiteboard. So dumb.
FallingWithStyleSquirrel
Everyone is entitled to their opinion but Shutter Island is miles ahead of Butterfly Effect.
FlatPlutoSociety
Agreed, but it's entirely possible to be miles ahead of Butterfly Effect and still be dreadful.
FallingWithStyleSquirrel
sauronater
The butterfly effect was a sad, twisted movie
MarissaRachelle
Have you seen the alternative ending? Really f-ing sad
Lumenation
There is no alternate ending. Directors cut is the ending. Anything else is just fan fiction.
MarissaRachelle
It was on the dvd
CatzEyes93
I believe I have seen 3 different endings.
GhostMerc86
Three? Now I'm curious. Miscarriage and mean at birthday are the only ones I remember
CatzEyes93
Passing each other on the street... one where they keep walking and another where he backs up and introduces himself.
CatzEyes93
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Butterfly_Effect#Alternative_endings
GhostMerc86
Thanks!
RelaxYourself
Someone likes Christopher Nolan movies! But yeah Prestige is still my favorite of anything he's done so far.
SomeDetroitGuy
Best SciFi director of his generation.
gorgeousninja
Prestige was good but Inception is just a monster of a movie. Pushing the boundaries of visual storytelling. Future classic
DrakeRamorayMD
Just saw it recently. Next level.
elocnoremac
It’s one of my favorites. I swear I could watch it every day and catch something I’ve never noticed before.
MombertBirthstein
Obligatory comment about the Illusionist
pareidoliaperson
Batman Trilogy: Am I a joke to you?
420B0ngRips4Jesus69
I have watched Memento about 3 times and still don't have a good grasp on it.
Foxhack
I'm pretty sad I won't get to experience Tenet in a theater. :(
OliverClothesoff70
You most likely will. They’ll delay it as long as necessary to get those box office dollarydos. (Unless I’ve missed some info about it.)
Foxhack
My local theaters are closed down and considering the situation in my country, I doubt they'll reopen until 2021.
sunfried
Even movies that drop during the quarantine are likely to have a "Second run" period in the theaters. No movie slump periods this year.
annaUpvotePrincess
Prestige kind of felt flat to me. I already knew the end of it. So unfortunately I didn't get surprised.
realbluesofa
Was weak for me too, but at the time I was a stoner so maybe was just a problem of mine lol
Eifrum
I prefer the illusionist
Nicodemusthefirst
Me too
sunfried
Try the book-- the ending has even better horror than the movie.
Granac
Just read the synopsis, dang that ending is creepy!
pattyymac
...... its your list, man. why did you put it on here if you thought it felt flat?
DelightfulSkillet
For those who might not know the ending?
annaUpvotePrincess
HeroniMouse
The Prestige was crap. A cloning machine? Really?
Jokesterwild
I mean that really isn't the point. he got on stage every night ready to die.
CMorty28
Who isn't a Christopher Nolan fan? Honestly wish more directors had his ability.
bella91
His use of practical effects are superb. I love Christopher Nolan films too.
MothMonsterMan
Quentin Tarantino ranks high on that list too. To me the problem seems like most directors/actors/humans sell out.
sunfried
Most directors don't have the status of auteur like those guys, and get backed by people who put their stamp on every frame. 1/2
sunfried
2/2 It's a nice position to be in, but for most works and most directors, it's just another job in the production.