1. The Godfather: This is the quintessential movie in my mind. Very few flaws in the first two movies, the cinematography is beautiful and it's an incredibly dense and complex movie. One that everybody should (and probably has) watched. 2. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind: Every time I see Jim Carrey in a serious role, I'm left amazed by his performance. An emotional film that tackles what would happen if you could simply erase part of your memory. 3. The Shawshank Redemption: How can you not sympathize with the performances from Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman? Incredible storytelling with a plot that didn't leave me wanting anything more. 4. Back to the Future: I'm immensely entertained by this movie every time I watch it. Tons of memorable scenes, with great acting by Michael J. Fox. 5. Jean de Florette/Manon des Sources: Two beautiful films that really capture the essence of rural France. Wonderful performance by Yves Montand, and the movie delves into what a dying family will to do regain some old glory.
I don't think they're available in English, but they do have subtitles available. That said, if they are available somewhere in English I don't think it would do the movies justice. The French is beautiful if you understand it.
I'd like to check them out too. My wife and I used to watch a lot of "international" films but haven't in the last couple of years. Honestly, I think we are just so damned tired by the time we watch a film that we don't feel like reading. But I'll throw those two on the "watch list" we have. Your choice of Back to the Future threw me for a loop. Don't get me wrong, I love that movie and it definitely takes me back to being a kid but top 5? I just heard Michael J Fox on Stern recently, what a fella. I really dig that guy. -You have a diverse list my friend.