Since the first movie was made there have been several landmark movies which have changed the way movies are made or which introduced a technology which revolutionalised movie making. I have tried to list out 5 directors whose movies in the decade from 1991 to 2000 left an indelible impact on the way movies are made and looked at. The list is not in any particular order and it does not signify ranking.
Steven Spielberg has made several landmark movies during his long career including Jaws, ET - The Extra Terrestrial, Close Encounters of the Third Kind and the Indiana Jones series. However what really brought a change to film making ideas and movies was his 1993 Movie "Jurassic Park". The movie showcased the possibilities of visual effects and animal disaster movies were no more a thing of imagination. The success of the movie not only brought in sequals but also inspired several other animal and creature movies like Anaconda, Godzilla, among others. He has also created the most realistic battle sequence in the opening scene of the movie Saving Private Ryan, for which he won the best director Oscar. He had also won the best director oscar for his movie, Schindler's List, which certainly cements his place in one of the best directors of the 1990's. He also made notable science fiction movies like AI and Minority Report, which speak volumes about his influence on Sci-fi movies.
2. James Cameron
James Cameron is a director who is known test out and introduce new technologies in his movies. While he is most known for his 1997 movie Titanic which won 11 oscars including one for the best director, the movie which changed the way movies look at visual effects was the 1991 movie, Terminator 2 - Judgement Day. The movie had one of the most innovative action scenes which required some innovative visual effects - and James Cameron delivered them the way only he can. The movie inspired the visual effects and paved way for the visual effects of other future movies. James Cameron also tasted success with True Lies in 1994, thus cementing his place among the most influential directors of the 1990s.
3. Wachowski brothers
Wachowski brothers, Now Wachowski sisters, can be called as a one film wonder whose movie, The Matrix, was one of the best sci-fi action movie of the 1990's, and perhaps is still one of the best sci-fi movie ever to be made. The movie had such phenomenal visual effects and action sequences that they became a landmark for all sci-fi movies for the years to come. Its scenes have been copied in so many other movies worldwide that no other movie before it had achieved. The movie did not just have good visuals but it also made a mark at the philosophical level questioning human nature to its core. Due to these elements Wachowski brothers influenced sci-fi movie making and action movies made in 2000's.
4. Quentin Tarantino
Quentin Tarantino makes a different brand of cinema and his movies are known for their play like format which have long scenes and the story moves forward with the help of dialogues. While he has made many stellar movies over his career, his 1994 movie, Pulp Fiction, has been rated by many as one of the best movies ever made. The movie epitomises the style of Quentin Tarantino's movie making style. The movie has influenced many independent movie makers as it shows that just having a solid script and good actors can result in an outstanding movie, without the need of any visual effects. He is still one of the best directors of this generation and truly deserves to be in this list.
5. David Fincher
David Fincher has been one of the best directors of my generation with his mind boggling thrillers. His movies begin slowly but soon captivate the audience. In the 1990s he made several movies including Seven, Fight Club and The Game. Out of these, the most popular is Fight Club (1999) which has one of the best revelations ever for any movie. His style of movie making seems to have influenced other directors including Christopher Nolan, though I do not have any proof. His other spectacular movie of the 1990s is Seven (1995), which is considered to be one of the best murder mysteries on celluloid. The quality of his movies puts him in the 5 most influential directors of the 1990s.
You are welcome to put forward your thoughts and comments on this list. If you think I have missed on any one who should have been on this list please feel free to voice your opinion.
I will also try to list out the 5 most influential directors of the decade from 2001 - 2010 as soon as possible. You are also welcome to post your suggestions on the topics that you want to read about and I will try to write about them.
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