The qualities of some of the greatest films of all time have the same common bonds. They all have a great script, storyline, characters and the wow moments you will never forget. Going in depth what makes a movie great? Why do they seem to make us come back to watch them several times?

The Script: This is the basic storyline. Without a great director and great acting it doesn’t mean nearly as much, but with a great script used properly a film is almost guaranteed to be destined for greatness.

The Storyline: This is one of the most important parts. If the story grips your emotions or makes you laugh hard enough, you probably will never stop coming back. If the storyline is imaginative or captures your attention deeply, the writers already have won the first battle.

The Characters: This is probably the most important part of any film. If the characters capture you and make you (if only for a moment) forget they are not real, then you will end up owning the film, so you can watch it over and over.

The Wow Moments: These are the moments that make you laugh or cry or scream or shake in fear or gasp. They make you angry or merely just toy with your emotions slightly. Every great, or even good, movie has them, and many of your favorites probably have several.

Take a moment and think about some of your favorite movies. Chances are they include much of what I have stated here.