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Boxoffice.com's Top 100 Films -- 2013 THREAD TO START SOON! POSSIBLE RULE CHANGES ON PG. 50

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Getting into the big forum favorites now.

#14 (you all knew it was coming)

14. Inception

Christopher Nolan, 2010

"The dream is collapsing."

Nominated for 8 Oscars, won 4

893 points

Synopsis: In a world where technology exists to enter the human mind through dream invasion, a highly skilled thief is given a final chance at redemption which involves executing his toughest job to date: Inception.

Trivia: There are 399 questions asked in the film.

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#13 (this movie was #1 for a while)

13. Raiders of the Lost Ark

Steven Spielberg, 1981

"Snakes. Why'd it have to be snakes?"

Nominated for 8 Oscars, won 4 + Special Achievement Award

923 points

Synopsis: Archaeologist and adventurer Indiana Jones is hired by the US government to find the Ark of the Covenant before the Nazis.

Trivia: At the halfway point of the competition, this film was sitting comfortably in number one.

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Nope, just trying to figure out if you're decent or not.The truth comes out in the end.

I didn't know that liking or disliking Avengers was a reflection of my personality. I'll keep that in mind the next forum litmus test comes in.
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#12 (did not expect this in the Top 15)

12. The Lion King

Roger Allers & Rob Minkoff, 1994

"Hakuna matata, what a wonderful phrase."

4 Oscar nominations, won 2

930 points

Synopsis: Tricked into thinking he killed his father, a guilt ridden lion cub flees into exile and abandons his identity as the future King.

Trivia: The highest-ranking animated film on the list.

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#13 (this movie was #1 for a while)

13. Raiders of the Lost Ark

Steven Spielberg, 1981

"Snakes. Why'd it have to be snakes?"

Nominated for 8 Oscars, won 4 + Special Achievement Award

923 points

Synopsis: Archaeologist and adventurer Indiana Jones is hired by the US government to find the Ark of the Covenant before the Nazis.

Trivia: At the halfway point of the competition, this film was sitting comfortably in number one.

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#12 (did not expect this in the Top 15)

12. The Lion King

Roger Allers & Rob Minkoff, 1994

"Hakuna matata, what a wonderful phrase."

4 Oscar nominations, won 2

930 points

Synopsis: Tricked into thinking he killed his father, a guilt ridden lion cub flees into exile and abandons his identity as the future King.

Trivia: The highest-ranking animated film on the list.

3D Re-release probably helped keep it fresh in people's minds.
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#11 (here they come...)

11. The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

Peter Jackson, 2002

"You shall not pass!"

Nominated for 7 Oscars, won 2

978 points

Synopsis: While Frodo and Sam edge closer to Mordor with the help of the shifty Gollum, the divided fellowship makes a stand against Sauron's new ally, Saruman, and his hordes of Isengard.

Trivia: One frame of Gollum would take around eight minutes to render, while one frame of Treebeard could take up to 48 hours to render.

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