15. Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone, 2001

J.K Rowling's magical creation is a worldwide phenomenon, and Chris Columbus' first movie arrived right in the thick of it. Hogwarts, Diagon Alley and Platform 9 3/4 are visualised in all their glory.

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14. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, 1968

After his 'Cockney' accent in Mary Poppins, Dick Van Dyke gets a starring role here as inventor Caractacus Potts. His new invention is his greatest of all – a thinking, flying, tooting car.

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13. Finding Nemo, 2003

Modern animation giant Pixar's biggest hit is also its most beautiful. Stressed Dad Marlon must leave behind the safety of the coral to track down his son, the titular Nemo!

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12. Jurassic Park, 1993

Spielberg's modern King Kong boasts dinosaur effects that still knock the stuffing out of the opposition. As the inevitable Dino-escape occurs, Spielberg proves he is at the top of his game.

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11. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship Of The Ring, 2001

With this first chapter in his epic retelling of Tolkein's 'unfilmable' books, Peter Jackson forced the world to sit up and take notice. As Frodo and the fellowship embark on their perilous mission to Mount Doom, the world saw the fantasy genre in a brand new light.

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