Collider highlights 10 largely overlooked epic films it considers flawless from beginning to end, arguing that outstanding examples of the genre can be eclipsed despite their scale, craft and emotional impact. The selections span international cinema, literary adaptations, fantasy and silent film, with the article emphasising visual ambition, powerful performances and expansive storytelling.

– ‘Children of Paradise’ (1945): a 190-minute French period drama about a Parisian actress and her competing lovers, praised for its ambition and eventual emotional force.
– ‘Excalibur’ (1981): a highly stylised Arthurian fantasy celebrated for its Irish landscapes, striking armour, music and darker treatment of the legend.