The 50 best movies of all time list, according to critic reviews: Metacritic
Business Insider used [[Metacritic]] scores to rank the most critically acclaimed films, producing a 50-entry list that spans silent-era epics to contemporary award winners. The piece highlights modern Oscar winners like [[Moonlight]] and [[Parasite]] alongside enduring landmarks such as [[The Godfather]] and [[Citizen Kane]], and notes the heavy representation of [[Alfred Hitchcock]] titles. Relying on composite critic scores from [[Metacritic]], the list privileges sustained critical consensus over box-office or popular vote, and includes a mix of Hollywood classics, international art cinema and documentaries. The article presents concise critical takeaways and scores for each entry, with [[The Godfather]] ultimately securing the top spot, and serves as a snapshot of which films critics have consistently elevated across decades. Updated over time, the compilation reflects changes in critical reception and occasional reshuffling as new masterpieces emerge.