Few directors understand the popular imagination the way that James Cameron does. He’s had commercial instincts since early in his career, and he has now directed three of the five most financially successful films ever made. Given that legacy, it can be easy to mock what Cameron does because it’s so overtly populist. He is not always a subtle director, but it’s hard to deny that he’s an effective one. Unlike somewhat like Martin Scorsese or David Fincher, Cameron makes big blockbusters every time he makes a movie, and he always makes them well.
Now, as we look back on his career to date, it’s easy to see the throughlines between each of his projects. One thing you might notice: This guy really loves water. Here’s every movie Cameron has ever made, ranked.
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