When we think of classic movies, our minds tend to dig up fossils from decades past: Citizen Kane, Casablanca, The Godfather, Lawrence of Arabia. The list goes on and on. But every now and then, a new release comes along that instantly becomes a modern classic. It has all the right ingredients, like great performances and an intriguing story. But most importantly, this hypothetical film captures the hearts and minds of audiences, sticking with us long after the credits roll. We rave about them to our friends and refer to them as masterpieces.

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