There are a lot of great movies that aren't trying to say something - but among those that are, this is #1 by far.  To me it is the reason for cinema, at its highest level.  Shows what is important in a compelling (to say the least) way.

What movie epitomizes cinema itself for you?

r3drun3

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https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7599146/

There are a lot of great movies that aren't trying to say something - but among those that are, this is #1 by far.  To me it is the reason for cinema, at its highest level.  Shows what is important in a compelling (to say the least) way.