Max's Top Five, 4/5

(Synopsis of my Number 2 favorite movie from 10,000 BC)
10,000 BC is the story of young hunter D’Leh (Steven Strait), set out on a bold trek to rescue his kidnapped beloved (Camilla Belle) and fulfill his prophetic destiny. He’ll face an awesome saber-toothed tiger. Cross uncharted realms. Form an army. And uncover an advanced but corrupt Lost Civilization. There, he will lead a fight for liberation – and become the champion of the time when legend began.

I love this movie because of its willingness to stray from traditional epics. Normally, there is a prophecy, and only the one who was prophesied about can fulfill said prophecy. But this movie changes that!

(This next movie tied for second, its called Princess Bride, this synopsis is from IMDb)

A kindly grandfather sits down with his grandson and reads him a bedtime story. The story is one that has been passed down through from father to son for generations. As the grandfather reads the story, the action comes alive. The story is a classic tale of love and adventure as the beautiful Buttercup is kidnapped and held against her will in order to marry the odious Prince Humperdinck, and Westley (her childhood beau, now returned as the Dread Pirate Roberts) attempts to save her. On the way he meets an accomplished swordsman and a huge, super strong giant, both of whom become his companions in his quest. They meet a few bad guys along the way to rescue Buttercup.

I love this movie just because of its story and comedy. It is both a romantic comedy, and a romantic fantasy. As the grandfather tells the boy:

Are you kidding? Fencing, fighting, torture, revenge, giants, monsters, chases, escapes, true love, miracles...