Warner Bros Pictures Movies 1997

When people think of Warner Bros. Pictures, the first thing that may come to mind is Bugs Bunny chewing a carrot on the logo or one of the best DC movies to ever be released: Christopher Nolan's 2008 Batman sequel, The Dark Knight. A behemoth in the world of superhero cinema, Dark Knight is a great movie but it's not the only WB movie worth watching.

Almost a century old, Warner Bros. has been producing and distributing some of the best films ever made, and here is a list of some of these films, as well as some underrated Warner releases.

10 Who's Afraid Of Virginia Woolf? (1966) — A Marriage Drama That Earned Elizabeth Taylor Her Second Oscar

A classic drama with some of the greatest acting performances of all time, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? is required viewing for anyone who calls themselves a movie fan.

The film stars Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton as an older couple inviting a younger couple, played by George Segal and Sandy Dennis, to dinner and embroiling them in the twisted, chaotic web that is their marriage. The four leads were nominated for Oscars but ultimately, Taylor won for Lead Actress and Dennis won for Supporting Actress.

9 The Exorcist (1973) — A Frightening Horror Movie That Never Gets Old

Considered one of the scariest movies of all time,The Exorcistis a really great film that's best watched alone in the dark with the best sound system possible to be fully engaged with the intrigue and horror.

A little girl named Regan becomes possessed by Pazuzu, the demon king of the wind, and her mother tries every avenue to help her— finally consenting to an exorcism to free her daughter. Terrifying, heretical, and a classic horror film, The Exorcist is a good one to watch.

8 The Witches Of Eastwick (1987) — Jack Nicholson Is Perfectly Cast As The "Perfect Man" To Three Witches

A supernatural comedy, The Witches of Eastwick is a unique film that deals with polyamory and witchcraft. Three best friends, played by Susan Sarandon, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Cher, are living their lives in a boring town, not realizing the magical powers they have until they accidentally summon their collective "perfect man" played by Jack Nicholson.

Everything seems grand as the three embrace their powers and become more confident in their own ways, but come to find that they don't like tangling with the Devil.

7 Cats Don't Dance (1997) — An Underrated Animation Musical About Old Hollywood

An animated musical about animal actors trying to make it in Old Hollywood, Cats Don't Dance is a delightful family film that honestly anyone can enjoy. Even with music by Randy Newman and the voice talents of both Scott Bakula and Natalie Cole, the movie didn't fare well at the box office due to a merger at the time.

However, the film was critically acclaimed and Cats Don't Dance was the very first non-Disney movie to win Best Animated Feature at the 1997 Annie Awards.

6 The Iron Giant (1999) — The Animated Film That Made Us Believe We Too Could Be Superman

Years before voicing Groot in Guardians of the Galaxy, Vin Diesel stole the hearts of millions as the voice of the Iron Giant in this modern classic. Set in 1950s Maine during the Cold War, a young boy named Hogarth comes across the Giant after he has fallen to Earth from space.

The two become unlikely friends, and Hogarth teaches the Giant that he can be whomever he wants to be, that he doesn't have to be the weapon he was designed to be.

5 Eyes Wide Shut (1999) — Stanley Kubrick's Last Film Will Thrill & Mystify

Often overlooked due to its erotic scenes and references to secret societies, Stanly Kubrick's Eyes Wide Shut is one of the director's most underrated films.

Deeply psychological and saturated with mystery, the film is about a doctor, played by Tom Cruise, who becomes disturbed and finds himself in a world of unfathomable debauchery and power after learning of a fantasy his wife, played by Nicole Kidman, had had about herself and another man. Surreal, intoxicating, and thrilling, Eyes Wide Shut is a must-see.

4 Harry Potter & The Sorcerer's Stone (2001) — The Film That Spawned A Million Potterheads

The first of eight movies based on the seven Harry Potter books, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (or Philosopher's Stone if you go by the original book title) is as charming now as it was way back in 2001.

With Daniel Radcliffe in his film debut roles as the titular wizard boy character, Sorcerer's Stone introduced the magical world of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry to the cinematic world and became one of the most lucrative franchises in Warner Bros. Pictures history.

3 Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) — A Wild, Action-Filled Ride, All Shiny & Chrome

One of the most popular movies of the 2010s, Mad Max: Fury Road is an epic choice for a movie watch thanks to its adrenaline-pumping action, influential world-building, and gorgeous cinematography.

First made famous by Mel Gibson in the original Mad Max trilogy, Tom Hardy effortlessly takes over the role of Max. The film works as a surreal mix of reboot and sequel, following Max as he finds himself intertwined with the Imperator Furiosa in her attempt to free the wives of the terrible Immortan Joe.

2 The Nice Guys (2016) — A Black Comedy From The Director Of Lethal Weapon & Iron Man 3

Described as a neo-noir comedy, Shane Black's The Nice Guys starring Russell Crowe and Ryan Gosling as an enforcer and a private eye who finds themselves teaming up to find a young woman connected to an experimental film and the death of an adult film actress in Los Angeles.

Hilarious, violent, and irreverent, the film entertains as it gives an interesting snapshot of the late 1970s, complete with environmental protests against the pollution that's killing the birds, shoot-outs, Yoo-Hoo chocolate milk, and colorful polyester suits.

1 Crazy Rich Asians (2018) — The Top-Grossing Rom-Com You Must See

Based on the widely popular novel of the same name, Crazy Rich Asians is a romantic-comedy starring Constance Wu as Rachel, a Chinese-American economics professor who learns that her boyfriend, Nick played by Henry Golding, is from one of the most wealthy families in Singapore after they've both arrived there for a wedding.

Nick plans to propose but tensions rise as class status could tear them apart. One of the highest-grossing and successful romantic comedies of the 21st-century, this film is an excellent choice to watch.

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