Quentin Tarantino’s 7 “Perfect” Movies Explained
What does perfect even mean in filmmaking? According to Quentin Tarantino, it’s not about taste — it’s about being unassailable. Let’s break down the seven movies he says actually pull that off.
In a 2022 interview, Tarantino listed seven films he considers perfect. Not “best,” not “favorites” — perfect. What does that mean for a director obsessed with cinematic precision?
In this video, Screen Rant dives into Tarantino’s hand-picked list — from The Texas Chainsaw Massacre to Jaws, The Exorcist, Annie Hall, Young Frankenstein, Back to the Future, and The Wild Bunch. Each of these, by his definition, achieves its own goals flawlessly. Whether it’s Spielberg’s mechanical shark redefining suspense, or Sam Peckinpah’s blood-soaked elegy reshaping the Western, every pick reveals something about how Tarantino sees cinema itself.
We’ll explore what “perfection” means through his lens, why Jaws tops his list, and how a messy classic like The Wild Bunch still earns its place. Tarantino’s taste has always been bold — but these movies might be the purest window into his creative philosophy yet.
0:00 What Makes a “Perfect Movie”? – Tarantino’s Definition
0:46 The Texas Chainsaw Massacre – Terror as Pure Art
2:24 Jaws – The Greatest “Movie” Ever Made
4:11 The Exorcist – Faith, Fear, and Perfection
5:36 Annie Hall – Reinventing the Rom-Com
7:04 Young Frankenstein – The Perfect Parody
8:29 Back to the Future – A Script Without a Flaw
9:44 The Wild Bunch – Beauty in Brutality
10:51 Tarantino’s List Recapped & Your Picks
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