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Steven Spielberg's 2010s

27. The Adventures of Tintin(11) 107 min

A 3D film adaptation of the world-famous comic "The Adventures of Tintin," produced in collaboration with Peter Jackson. The adventures of young journalist Tintin and his dog Snowy in search of the treasure aboard the Unicorn are depicted in full CG animation using motion capture. The highlight of the film is the car chase in which the parchment is pursued in a sidecar. Just when it seems that the parchment has finally been retrieved, it is snatched away by a falcon, the sidecar breaks into pieces and becomes a motorbike, and the car slides down a wire like Tarzan, with non-stop action for about three minutes without a single cut. This is a testament to Tintin's talent as a cineaste.

28. War Horse(11) 146 minutes

For Spielberg, who has been obsessed with World War II, such as "Empire of the Sun," "Schindler's List," and "Saving Saving Private Ryan," this is his first film set in World War I. Set in a Europe engulfed in war, the film depicts the strange fate of a young boy, Albert, and his beloved horse, Joey. Although it is somehow categorized as a "moving film," it is still full of ominousness. Although the decisive moments are carefully framed out of the camera or only hinted at, a great number of "deaths" are firmly imprinted in the film.

Also worth reading: "War Horse" - The story of friendship between a horse and a young man - why Steven Spielberg was fascinated by it

29. Lincoln (12) 150 minutes

In depicting the historical facts of Abraham Lincoln, the "greatest president in history," the screenplay triumphs in that it chooses a very mundane subject, not the path to the Emancipation Proclamation, nor the victory in the Civil War, nor the assassination in Washington DC, but the vote on the 13th Amendment to the United States Constitution. In a world of political intrigue, the rawness of choosing compromise over ideals shows the maturity of filmmaker Spielberg. This is also an unmissable work, as it is his first collaboration with the great actor Daniel Day-Lewis.

30. Bridge of Spies (15) 141 min

This film is a true story about a prisoner exchange during the Cold War between the US and the Soviet Union. The screenplay was written by the Coen brothers, and it's interesting to see the poisonous humor of a shady East German fake family mixed in with the classic Spielberg-like direction. In "Munich," Spielberg portrayed Israel from a neutral perspective, but in this film he goes even further and portrays Rudolf Abel, a spy for the enemy country, the Soviet Union, as an "indomitable man." It can be said that this film further clarifies his cosmopolitan stance.

31. The Big Friendly Giant (2016) 117 minutes

He teams up again with Melissa Matheson, the screenwriter of "ET," for this fantasy epic about the relationship between a young girl and a kind-hearted giant. To be honest, it's a work that isn't talked about much when looking at his great filmography. Having parted ways with the Peter Pan hidden inside him in "Hook," Spielberg may have become too grown-up to depict fantasy. Mark Rylance stars as the giant, following his previous work "Bridge of Spies." He establishes himself as Spielberg's Avatar.

32. The Pentagon Papers (2017) 116 minutes

The production of this film was announced just 45 days after Donald Trump became president. Filming took place in parallel with the post-production of "Ready Player One," and it was released in less than a year. And yet, it has turned out to be a magnificent social drama starring Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks, so the film's skill is truly impressive. It depicts the struggles of journalists involved in the US Department of Defense's top-secret documents, and at the end, it unexpectedly connects to "All the President's Men" (1976), making for a brilliant structure.

Also worth reading: The Pentagon Papers: The Legend of Spielberg's Fast-Filming That Makes It a "Movie You Should Watch Now"

33. "Ready Player One" (2018) 140 minutes

Spielberg, who was right in the middle of the 80s pop culture movement, adapted Ernest Cline's novel "The Game Drive," which encapsulates the pop culture of the 1980s. This is a light-hearted sci-fi adventure film with Van Halen's "Jump" ringing out, King Kong and Mechagodzilla rampaging, and characters from "Street Fighter" and the "Sonic series" jumping into action. The line uttered by the genius programmer Halliday, "Thank you for playing my The Game," could be Spielberg's own death sentence: "Thank you for watching my movie."

Also worth reading: "Ready Player One" - The secret behind the intersection of the "creative worlds" built by two geniuses. *Note! Contains spoilers.

Steven Spielberg's films of the 2020s

34. West Side Story(21) 156 minutes

A bold remake of the great musical film masterpiece, "West Side Story" (1961). It delves deeper into the racial issues that were also heavily depicted in the original, while also focusing on gender issues and even gun issues in America, strengthening its strength as a socially conscious film. The conflict between the Jets and Sharks is a symbol of the current America, where divisions are growing. Above all, the dynamic musical direction surpasses the original, making it stand out. It may be a little late to say this, but isn't he just too good at filmmaking?

Also worth reading: What did Spielberg preserve and update in reviving the classic "West Side Story"?

35. The Fabelmans(22) 151 min.

Spielberg's take on "The Strange Love of a Director or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Movies." This is a terrifying semi-autobiographical work in which he holds lengthy sessions with his close friend Tony Kushner, digging up memories from his childhood and frankly confessing not only the violence of the visual medium, but even the violence hidden within himself. It is impressive that this work is not merely a return to nostalgia, but functions as an essential film theory.

Also worth reading: The Fabelmans's Dark Side: Based on Real Life Experiences

Text: Rui Takeshima

A pop culture writer who focuses on movies, music, and TV. Host of the web magazine "POP MASTER" ( http://popmaster.jp/ ).

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