TheDOMINATOR's Top 100 Favorite Films

[TheDOMINATOR]

After over four months of planning, structuring, sorting, re-structuring, and rewatching both old and new favorite movies, I've finally completed my Top 100 Favorite Films list, and am very excited to finally post it. I know a few people have asked me about it (me posting my Top 100 list) in the past, and I apologize for the delay, but I wanted to make sure everything was just where I wanted it to be, and now, I think it is.

So, without further obstruction, after hours upon hours of deliberation amongst myself, here are my one-hundred favorite movies of all time. :cool: Forgive me if I'm slow at posting the list; it may take me about a week to post it in its entirety.

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100. The Green Mile
(Frank Darabont, 1999)

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The Green Mile is deeply moving with dark characters and themes. Its antagonists are truly sinister and chilling, and fit into the setting of death row perfectly. Of this type of film (a prison-themed drama), it's everything I look and ask for--with the addition of an element of the supernatural. Blend all that together, and a near-masterpeice is achieved, thus just making my all-time Top 100.


99. An American Tail
(Don Bluth, 1986)

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An imaginative tale of immigrating mice whose fantasies of there being "no cats in America" come to an end once the beasts viciously and relentlessly attack them early in the film. The plot thickens once Fieval, the movie's main character (who is a tiny young mouse), gets lost on the ship to America, and must reunite with his family after a long and arduous journey of endless search and self-discovery. The story is heartwarming and the songs are cleverly uplifting, and all of this combined drives An American Tail up to be one of my favorite animated films of all time.


98. How the West Was Won
(John Ford, Henry Hathaway, George Marshall, 1962)

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I've just fairly recently gotten into the Western genre of film, and this was the movie that started me off with it. What a start it was. I absolutely loved it: the cinematography showing all of the beautiful landscapes and scenery was astounding, and the unique way in which the film is represented was captivating. This is truly a remarkable picture, and stands out for me as the film that--quite virtually--got me into an entirely new genre.


97. The Iron Giant
(Brad Bird, 1999)

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A fantastic film with one of the coolest animated characters ever: the Iron Giant. The process he goes through in the movie, learning language and how to express human emotion, I find very awe-inspiring, as it causes me to look at myself and how I've grown. The Iron Giant's ending is among the most powerful of any and all animated features. "Suuupermannn..."


96. The Karate Kid
(John G. Avildsen, 1984)

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The story of a young man's struggle to rise above the ridicule of his peers and redeem himself in the eyes of his mother and new girlfriend by winning a Karate-based fighting match. This is about as classic 80's as it gets, and The Karate Kid's ending is about as uplifting as it gets. After debating whether or not I should include it in the list, one last quick thought of the ending made me say "Yes."

[Will Be Continued...]

[Swan]

Some great movies so far, can't wait to see more.

[Harry Lime]

Nice start Dom, definitely looking forward to the rest of it.

[MovieMan8877445]

Love seeing The Green Mile on here.

[TheDOMINATOR]

95. The Seven Year Itch
(Billy Wilder, 1955)

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The comedy is great and the story is vastly enjoyable to watch unfold, but what really steals the show here above all other elements is, in two words: Marilyn Monroe. The Seven Year Itch was the first movie of her's that I've seen (and, at this point, the only one), and now I greatly look forward to more, particularly Some Like It Hot.


94. Batman Begins
(Christopher Nolan, 2005)

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I was never the biggest Batman fan, but this film and its sequel, The Dark Knight, have made huge lasting impressions on me. Everything from the acting to the score to the action is just about top-notch here, and it sets things up for the events that transpire in The Dark Knight perfectly. The plot and action is very fast-paced with very few-to-no "dead spots" or slow-moving sequences, and that's just how it should be in a superhero film.


93. Ghost
(Jerry Zucker, 1990)

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One of my favorite "sad-then-happy" movies (if such a thing exists :D). Few films have made me literally cry, and this is one of them. "Ditto."


92. Bad Moon
(Eric Red, 1996)

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Bad Moon has one of the coolest, scariest werewolves ever; the live-action werewolf in this movie easily beats out any CGI werewolf in today's horror films. Full of suspense, great scares, and good acting, Bad Moon is near the top of my favorite werewolf movies ever list.


91. Se7en
(David Fincher, 1995)

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One of the greatest, most suspenseful thrillers I've ever seen. Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman make an excellent duo tracking down a ruthless serial killer with a greatly intriguing though deeply morbid system of murdering his victims. I lose my head over the ending.

[Will Be Continued...]

[MovieMan8877445]

Batman Begins and Se7en should've been higher, but it's still great to see them make your list.

[TheDOMINATOR]

Some great movies so far, can't wait to see more.

Nice start Dom, definitely looking forward to the rest of it.

Thanks a lot, sirs. :cool: Choice and structure/set up-wise, is my list appealing thusfar? I can't help with the choices, but with the structuring I can. :)

Love seeing The Green Mile on here.

Batman Begins and Se7en should've been higher, but it's still great to see them make your list.

Heh, well, that's where they fall with me. ;) Thanks for the compliments, Movieman.

[Harry Lime]

Choice and structure/set up-wise, is my list appealing thusfar?

Absolutely.

[Swan]

More great films! Nicely placed. :)

[TheUsualSuspect]

DUDE,

Ever since I was a kid I've wanted to see Bad Moon cause I thought the poster was badass. I saw the advertisement for it in a movie theatre magazine and I've never seen the flick.

You just made me throw it back on my list.

This is the poster I am referring to as well.

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[TheDOMINATOR]

90. Die Hard With a Vengeance
(John McTiernan, 1995)

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My favorite of the Die Hard series and, thusly, the only one which makes my list (although the original is very, very good). Samuel L. Jackson's personality and performance coincide fantastically with the Die Hard atmosphere, and it's a thrill to watch him and Bruce Willis chase the bad guys (or rather, be chased by the bad guys :D).


89. Fear
(James Foley, 1996)

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A suspenseful thriller in which a psychopathic maniac creates an obsession with an attractive young girl who, luckily, has a tough-as-nails father that will protect her at all costs. Mark Wahlberg and Reese Witherspoon have fantastic chemistry here, even though their relationship in the movie is...rocky, to put it lightly.


88. The Godfather: Part III
(Francis Ford Coppola, 1990)

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By far the least-good of the trilogy, but even so, The Godfather: Part III is deeply engrossing and dramatically impactful. Seeing the later years of Michael Corleone's reign over the crime family is a wonder to behold despite it not being as riveting as the stories of him ruling it during his prime.


87. National Lampoon's Vacation
(Harold Ramis, 1983)

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Harold Ramis is among my favorite directors, and couple him with Chevy Chase--a pure genius of comedy--and you get something truly spectacular. I laughed-out-loud more times than I could count.

86. The Hidden
(Jack Sholder, 1987)

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A thrilling sci-fi that really keeps me on the edge of my seat with turbo-charged races and intense alien action. The concept is insanely awesome--a parasitic alien creature that comes to Earth, inhabiting human's bodies...who likes to drive fast cars, fast--and its execution is brilliant. Really good stuff.

[Will Be Continued...]

[MovieMan8877445]

The first Die Hard will always be the best.

[Lennon]

Yes, but I must say that DHWAV is still pretty good.

[TheDOMINATOR]

All right, that's probably going to be it for tonight; I'll start back up tomorrow (unless I get another set of five in tonight before I go to bed). I'm extremely glad I finally started this. :cool:

DUDE,

Ever since I was a kid I've wanted to see Bad Moon cause I thought the poster was badass. I saw the advertisement for it in a movie theatre magazine and I've never seen the flick.

You just made me throw it back on my list.

This is the poster I am referring to as well.

http://content9.flixster.com/movie/27/37/273711_det.jpg

I'm glad to have re-acquainted you with Bad Moon, UsualSuspect. I hope you like it as much as I do. :)

And thanks again for the compliments, everyone.

[Swan]

National Lampoon's Vacation rocks.

The Godfather: Part III surprised me. I haven't seen it but I hear it get so much flack. Cool to see it up there. :)

[Harry Lime]

Die Hard With a Vengeance kicks a$$! I've seen it many times, those two work well together.

Swan, if you liked the first two Godfathers, even though it isn't nearly as good, it's still worth a viewing. Personally I don't think it's bad, I'd give it a 3, but it pales in comparison to the first two.

[Swan]

I still want to see it, Harry. The bad reputation don't phase me. :cool:

[n3wt]

Very nice list so far mate :yup: :up::up:

Looking forward to seeing the rest, Im chuffed you have got it posted as we have a very similar taste in movies as we have discussed before.

Hope to see more soon :up:

[TheUsualSuspect]

Die Hard With a Vengeance is indeed kickass. Good choice.

[TheDOMINATOR]

85. The Silence of the Lambs
(Jonathan Demme, 1991)

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The Hannibal Lecter character has always striked great intrigue in me throughout my horror-movie-watching career, and this is the best of that series. Gripping, relentless, scary (at times, when it needs to be), and shocking are all words fit to describe The Silence of the Lambs.


84. The Fog
(John Carpenter, 1980)

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A chilling tale of the ghosts of vengeful pirates come back from the dead to haunt the ancestors of their murderers. John Carpenter is a master of this genre, and this is one of his finest works. The ghost pirates are down-right eerie as hell and can really strike a nerve. The entire element of dark, foreboding mystery that the fog represents is captivating to me.


83. Rock My World
(Sidney J. Furie, 2002)

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Alicia Silverstone is one of my favorites, and this is one of her best performances. Rock My World is a dramatic comedy with likable, relatable characters, good comedy, and a heartwarming story. When I happened across this movie, I happened across a gem.


82. The Hills Have Eyes
(Alexandre Aja, 2006)

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Much to my surprise, I didn't care for the original too much, but this remake is a pure thrill-ride of truly great horror--it has it all, from awesome death scenes to terrifying antagonists to genuinely frightening scares. Relentless in its brutality, The Hills Have Eyes contains one memorably visceral scene that makes cringe.


81. Reservoir Dogs
(Quentin Tarantino, 1992)

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A truly unique, suspenseful thrill-ride. Fantastic performances and an engrossing, fast-moving story make Reservoir Dogs the spectacular picture it is, among a great deal many other things.

[Will Be Continued...]

[TheUsualSuspect]

I'm glad to see I'm not the only one who dug the Hills Have Eyes remake. Good job there.

[MovieMan8877445]

I've been meaning to see Silence Of The Lambs and The Fog, but it's still great to see Reservoir Dogs on there.

[TheDOMINATOR]

In this next set of five, there may be one or two...unpopular choices for general Top 100 lists, but I'm prepared to take the heat. :D Just keep in mind that I'm a big horror and Terminator fan. My tastes in film are broadening continually, but there are still quite a few odd-ball/not-so-commonly-liked horror movies that I still hold in high enough regard to include in this list. :)

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80. The Lost
(Chris Sivertson, 2005)

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Loosely based on true events, The Lost is the story of a man's tranformation from a narcissistic egotistical bully to a serial killer. The violence is relentlessly visceral and the score produces a chilling tone about it, including a song called "The Pied Piper" which was the real killer's nickname. The ending is one of the most shocking I've ever seen.


79. My Cousin Vinny
(Jonathan Linn, 1982)

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There are probably less than ten movies I've laughed out loud more during than I did during My Cousin Vinny. The cast is great (Joe Pesci, and even moreso, Marisa Tomei--she really steals the show whenever she's on-screen) and the comedy is clever in a silly kind of way, and holds up at still being tremendously funny after multiple times through.


78. Hostel
(Eli Roth, 2005)

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You can call it "torture porn," but I'll call it a film that successfully pulls off genuine sequences of terror that has a powerful motive made evident during the film's conclusion (in the director's cut, not the theatrical version). The concept I find greatly intriguing, and I thought it was very well pulled off.


77. Private Resort
(George Bowers, 1985)

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A tremendously silly but histerical comedy with a collection of very funny characters and a visually pleasing setting. The atmosphere is crisp and uplifting; the movie's tone immediately puts me in the mood for that silly kind of humor.


76. Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines
(Jonathan Mostow, 2003)

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Like The Godfather: Part III, Terminator 3 pales in comparison to the original and its direct sequel, but still offers very interesting variations and continuations of the previous films' stories. The action, particularly the big chase sequence involving the massive tow truck, is as fast-paced and adrenaline-rushing as ever, and the Terminators are just as badass here as they were before, in the previous Terminator films. The T-X, I thought, was a great addition to the "enemy" line of Terminators; a fantastic performance was given by Kristanna Loken.

[Will Be Continued...]

[Harry Lime]

My Cousin Vinny is hilarious, and Marisa Tomei in that movie - love her.

[zedlen]

76. Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines
(Jonathan Mostow, 2003)

Like The Godfather: Part III, Terminator 3 pales in comparison to the original and its direct sequel, but still offers very interesting variations and continuations of the previous films' stories. The action, particularly the big chase sequence involving the massive tow truck, is as fast-paced and adrenaline-rushing as ever, and the Terminators are just as badass here as they were before, in the previous Terminator films. The T-X, I thought, was a great addition to the "enemy" line of Terminators; a fantastic performance was given by Kristanna Loken.



I don't want to outright attack you and you said you are a big terminator fan.. but come on man. Kristanna Loken's performance was terrible and the T-X had none of the appeal of the T1000, it doesn't even work well in the scheme of building better terminators, it took less effort to kill of the T-X then the T1000, I could keep going but Ill lay off. The action sequences, mainly the tow truck was cool and interesting but it just felt like a rip off truck sequence in part 2. If I had a few hours alone in the woods with the guy who let this movie get made ...

[n3wt]

I really disliked T3 I just feel it was a real let down in the series :yup:

[TheDOMINATOR]

I don't want to outright attack you and you said you are a big terminator fan.. but come on man. Kristanna Loken's performance was terrible and the T-X had none of the appeal of the T1000, it doesn't even work well in the scheme of building better terminators, it took less effort to kill of the T-X then the T1000, I could keep going but Ill lay off. The action sequences, mainly the tow truck was cool and interesting but it just felt like a rip off truck sequence in part 2. If I had a few hours alone in the woods with the guy who let this movie get made ...

I really disliked T3 I just feel it was a real let down in the series :yup:

I can't really retaliate by saying how extraordinary a film T3 is--because maybe it's not--but, at least at this point, I personally like it enough to include in my list, here. Admittedly, it's probably been almost a year since I've last seen it (this was one of the dozen or two titles from my list that I haven't rewatched fairly recently), but from what I remember, it was better than what practically everyone online has said.


...it took less effort to kill of the T-X then the T1000...


I don't think so. It took pushing the T-1000 into a vat of liquid steel to finally destroy it, and it took ripping the T-X to shreds in that huge magnet and then finally crushing it under that giant metal door to kill it once and for all.

Even if the T-1000 wins out in durability, though, you have to admit--even if you didn't like the new features--the T-X wins out in weaponry. In that way, at least, it's a superior killing machine.

More to come later tonight, guys. :cool: I hope I didn't just totally discredit myself with this last set of five. :/

[Swan]

It's a personal list, I don't think it should or did discredit you. I also don't think people should be insulting your opinions. We all have unique taste.

Great list so far can't wait for more. :)

[zedlen]

I can't really retaliate by saying how extraordinary a film T3 is--because maybe it's not--but, at least at this point, I personally like it enough to include in my list, here. Admittedly, it's probably been almost a year since I've last seen it (this was one of the dozen or two titles from my list that I haven't rewatched fairly recently), but from what I remember, it was better than what practically everyone online has said.



I don't think so. It took pushing the T-1000 into a vat of liquid steel to finally destroy it, and it took ripping the T-X to shreds in that huge magnet and then finally crushing it under that giant metal door to kill it once and for all.

Even if the T-1000 wins out in durability, though, you have to admit--even if you didn't like the new features--the T-X wins out in weaponry. In that way, at least, it's a superior killing machine.

More to come later tonight, guys. :cool: I hope I didn't just totally discredit myself with this last set of five. :/

I don't agree but I agree with you and Swan that it is your choice to put it on your list. Sorry if that was harsh. I think that what I stated above are the hard facts, I never intended to say you can't like T3 or have it on your list.

[TheDOMINATOR]

75. The Exorcist
(William Friedkin, 1973)

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Just hitting the Top 75, The Exorcist is a dark, frightening horror with an intriguing story (the Devil possessing an innocent young girl) and a spectacular cast (Linda Blair and Lee J. Cobb of 12 Angry Men which you'll see...later on in the list :cool:). Perhaps it doesn't quite live up to its praise as "the scariest film of all time," in my opinion, but it comes damn close.


74. Clue
(Jonathan Lynn, 1985)

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Like Private Resort, Clue is a tremendously silly comedy filled with clever humor and delightfully wacky performances. The three different alternate endings add further to the already high rewatchability.


73. Unfaithful
(Adrian Lyne, 2002)

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A tense story of one woman's infidelity and her husband's reaction once he makes the heart-breaking and world-shattering discovery of lies, deceit, and aldertury formally concealed by his wife. There's a bit of a slow start here, but the second half is a pure thrill-ride, and had it not been for the slow start--if both halves were equel--Unfaithful would have cracked the Top 50.


72. The Punisher
(Jonathan Hensleigh, 2004)

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The Punisher is among my favorite super/anti-hero films, thanks primarily to an excellent performance by Thomas Jane as the vengeful vigilante and a deeply interconnected plot that kept me on the edge of my seat.


71. Pulp Fiction
(Quinten Tarantino, 1994)

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There's no other film quite like Pulp Fiction; its story is a deep, interconnected web of several different characters' individual stories who all tie in together in some way. The action is phenomenal and the cast pretty much speaks for itself: Bruce Willis, Samuel L. Jackson, John Travolta, Uma Therman, et cetera.

[Will Be Continued...]

[Lennon]

Nice to see some Punisher love.

[Swan]

Clue is one of the all-time funnest movies.

[MovieMan8877445]

The Punisher is a great movie, as well as Pulp Fiction. :cool:

[n3wt]

Pulp Fiction is an awesome movie, fairplay Ive really enjoyed reading your list hope to see more soon.

I also didnt want you or anyone to think that I was discrediting your choice of film, afterall this is your list and these lists are very personal I was just saying I didnt like T3 as a film. I also think I need to rewatch it again but ive given it a fair few chances and I cant for the life of me change my mind about it.

[Harry Lime]

Terminator 3 3, which is positive.

My brother and I were talking yesterday about how much of a cougar Diane Lane is, we both agree she is one of the sexiest (if not the sexiest) women over 40 in Hollywood. Unfaithful obviously came up in this conversation.

[rice1245]

My brother and I were talking yesterday about how much of a cougar Diane Lane is, we both agree she is one of the sexiest (if not the sexiest) women over 40 in Hollywood. Unfaithful obviously came up in this conversation.

That's what i was declaring in my head until i realized that Marisa Tomei was over fourty

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she's gorrrgeous

and Famke Janssen, also a cougar x10

http://www.thecinemasource.com/moviesdb/images/Famke_Janssen-1-Turn_the_River.jpg

http://www.posters555.com/pictures/Famke-Janssen-picture-Z1G37052_b.jpg

K done posting pics of hot chicks over fourty, haha

I'll come back and read Dom's list but i must go kick some ass in volleyball first.

[TheDOMINATOR]

70. Match Point
(Woody Allen, 2005)

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The only negative thing I have to say about Match Point is this: Scarlett Johansson's tantalizing beauty takes much-needed attention away from the plot and story of the film. If you can stay focused, though, as I struggle to every time I watch it, what you'll get is a profoundly amazing drama of romance, deceit, and murder.


69. All I Want (AKA Try Seventeen)
(Jeffrey Porter, 2002)

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Somewhat similar to Match Point but with a certain element of comedy, and less of a vibe of seriousness. Elijah Wood is probably one of my favorite actors (despite me not liking The Lord of the Rings), and Mandy Moore delivers a surprisingly amazing performance.


68. Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood
(John Carl Buechler, 1988)

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Aside from the original, Part VII is my favorite of the series. Jason himself looks the coolest in it, I think, and I love the addition of an element of the supernatural given to Jason's intended victims. It's here that Jason has finally met his match.


67. Fright Night
(Tom Holland, 1985)

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One of the coolest vampire movies with some of the coolest-looking vampires ever, and a plethora of awesome quotes ("Welcome to FRIGHT NIGHT! ... For real.") seals the deal.


66. Robocop
(Paul Verhoeven, 1987)

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I love the Robocop character, and the man playing him--Peter Weller--is one of my favorite actors. The film is amazing with other great performances and some cool robotic adversaries that Robocop faces, but the character the movie centers around transcends it.

[Will Be Continued...]

[rice1245]

Nice list so far! Keep going! :yup:

[Swan]

Awesome, I've seen none of those.

You should try watching the whole Lord of the Rings trilogy, and then see if you like it or not. I believe you told me you've only seen the first 40 minutes of Fellowship of the Ring?

[TheDOMINATOR]

Thanks, rice. :cool:


You should try watching the whole Lord of the Rings trilogy, and then see if you like it or not. I believe you told me you've only seen the first 40 minutes of Fellowship of the Ring?

Yep, that's right: about a year ago, I watched the first 40 minutes or so of Fellowship and I just couldn't get into it at all, so I turned it off. We did talk about it in the past, and I said that in the future, I'll give it a second chance. :) As it stands now, though, I can definitely take it or leave it.

[Swan]

Cool, I hope you enjoy it if you ever do check it out. Just remember it's one big movie split up into three parts, so you should watch all of them.

[rice1245]

I love love love Lord of the Rings, it's the only movie/trilogy ever that has never faultered in its place on my top ten list...number one!

[Harry Lime]

I'll have to wait for the rest of Dom's list to be unveiled before I'll know whether I'd recommend The lord of the Rings to him.

Also, nice job on the cougar posting there Rice.

[rice1245]

Also, nice job on the cougar posting there Rice.

Athankyou :randy:

[Lennon]

I just thought of this: (language)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJoWoI4I8nM

[TheDOMINATOR]

65. The Mothman Prophecies
(Mark Pellington, 2002)

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A riveting supernatural thriller in which an alien-like being known as "the Mothman" haunts the townsfolk of Point Pleasant, West Virginia, making eerie phonecalls, prophecizing future catastrophes. The tale is chilling and the Mothman character itself is incredibly intriguing. The Mothman Prophecies is based on true events, and not only does this add to the allure of the film, but it motivates me to research the "true story" as well, emerging myself more in the story. It's awesome all-around.


64. American Wedding
(Jesse Dylan, 2003)

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The weakest of the trilogy (I don't even count those other ones like Band Camp as part of the series, they're so horrendously awful), but I still find American Wedding to be incredibly hilarious with the return of its awesome characters like Stifler--one of the funniest and coolest characters in film of all time--and Jim. Admittedly, some of the humor actually falls short here, but the humor that doesn't is laugh-out-loud hilarious.


63. The Quiet
(Jamie Babbit, 2005)

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The Quiet is one of the most disturbing movies I've ever seen: an attractive teenage girl continually sustains a sexual relationship with her biological father, all while she's still living at home with him and her mother. The family takes in another teenage girl who loses her dad in an accident, the father doing so to try and put an end to the sick relationship with his daughter; he thinks that, with another person living in the house with them, it will keep him from sneaking into his kid's room at night, but it's a failure. What ensues is pure greatness.


62. Frankenstein
(James Whale, 1931)

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The classic horror movie. Filled with intense moments, memorable quotes ("It's alive! ALIVE!"), and a monster that makes you truly care for him despite his hiddeous appearance. It ends with a bang and is truly unforgettable.


61. Saving Private Ryan
(Steven Speilberg, 1998)

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Among the greatest war movies ever made, and my favorite of the genre. It doesn't get more visceral and unrelenting than this.

[Swan]

I like all of those, especially The Quiet, Frankenstein, and Saving Private Ryan. Nice.

[TheDOMINATOR]

60. Ruthless People
(Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, 1986)

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Relentlessly silly and utterly hilarious, Ruthless People is one of my favorite comedies in the "wacky humor" category of the genre (if such a thing exists). Judge Reinhold and Danny DeVito are two of my favorite comedic actors, and they're both in this movie. Add in a fantastically--and very surprisingly--clever plot and a brilliant script, and you have something truly special.


59. The Thing
(John Carpenter, 1982)

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Insanely awesome creature designs, a cool premise (and an even cooler setting), and an explosive climax that always has me on the edge of my seat makes The Thing what it is to me. Oh, and did I mention that it has some of the most fantastically gross alien gore I've ever seen in a movie? That plays a factor, too. :cool:


58. Fast Times at Ridgemont High
(Amy Heckerling, 1982)

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Ah, what to say about Fast Times? :cool: Judge Reinhold again here, perhaps delivering an even better performance than he did in Ruthless People (this time, he played a much more serious character but still delivered top-notch funny humor). A plethora of memorable characters and quotes are present, but above all else is this: this movie contains some of the best nudity in any movie, ever. (About the "above all else," I'm only half-kidding. :D)


57. Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
(Steven Spielberg, 1989)

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My least favorite of the series, but even still, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade comes close to making it into my Top 50 favorite films of all time. Indiana Jones is one of the most memorable characters in film history, and in this movie, his adventures and the new characters that are introduced are all a pleasure to watch and meet.


56. Scorched
(Gavin Grazer, 2003)

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Another movie I'd consider in the "wacky, silly" category of comedies. Alicia Silverstone is one of my favorites, and the story is of several different groups of people who have their own separate stories, but are all interconnected in some way in the film. I love movies like this, and Scorched is one of them.

[Will Be Continued...]

[Pyro Tramp]

I'd forgotten about The Quiet, remember watching that for one reason, beginning in Elisha and ending in Cuthbert. Think i had higher hopes for a film with that premise and was let down with lack of Elisha nudity....

[n3wt]

OMG Ruthless People I havent seen this movie in years Im looking to buy this asap :yup:

[TheDOMINATOR]

I'd forgotten about The Quiet, remember watching that for one reason, beginning in Elisha and ending in Cuthbert. Think i had higher hopes for a film with that premise and was let down with lack of Elisha nudity....

That's about the only reason I originally watched it too, but while I was let down by a severe lack of Elisha nudity, the premise and the movie overall, itself didn't let me down at all. I went in expecting one thing (some good nudity from an actress I like a lot) and instead, I got something totally different (a genuinely good movie).

OMG Ruthless People I havent seen this movie in years Im looking to buy this asap :yup:

Very nice, n3wt! Hope you enjoy it after it's been so long. :cool:

[Harry Lime]

Repost the picture for Fast Times, only just a second later.

[rice1245]

I'm glad i'm a woman and a lack of nudity doesn't make the movie a let down for me...

[Harry Lime]

A lack of nudity doesn't make the movie a let down for me either.

[TheDOMINATOR]

I didn't mean to make it seem as if a lack of nudity made the movie a let-down for me, either, because that's not the case (obviously, because The Quiet is in my Top 100 ;)). What I was saying is that the original reason why I watched The Quiet in the first place was due to the expentancy of Elisha Cuthbert nudity. It would have been great if we got some, but because we didn't, it didn't make the movie less good. :)

[honeykid]

Surely that depends on the movie? ;)

[Harry Lime]

Nudity certainly can help a bad movie seem a little better though, but a lack of nudity can't make a good movie worse.

[TheDOMINATOR]

Repost the picture for Fast Times, only just a second later.

:D I was tempted when browsing through unfiltered Google Images, but decided against it. :p

Nudity certainly can help a bad movie seem a little better though, but a lack of nudity can't make a good movie worse.

Eh, I'm not sure if your comments are directed at me or Pyro, but I agree with this statement by you. I apologize if I led it to be believed otherwise.

[Harry Lime]

No, it's just a general statement, Dom.

On the subject of posting that picture, I wonder what Yoda would say about that...

[meatwadsprite]

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[Powdered Water]

Really enjoying your list Dom, these things should be personal and I can tell you have some real attachments to these flicks. Good for you and thanks for sharing with us.

[rice1245]

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:rotfl: i thought that was really funny

[Sleezy]

Nudity certainly can help a bad movie seem a little better though, but a lack of nudity can't make a good movie worse.

I've never really thought nudity was connected to the quality of a film, but here lately, I've been put off by nudity... particularly in films that only include nudity to fill a quota (and I definitely think too much nudity becomes an insufferable eyesore).

I rather like it more when a film shows restraint in that department, even when it's warranted. Sex, Lies, and Videotape, for example, is a dirty-mouthed picture, but it refrains from using explicit nudity of any kind, which actually increases the tension in the film.

[TheDOMINATOR]

Thank you very much for the continued compliments, everyone. :) I'm very glad to hear it, Powdered Water, especially coming from you.

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55. Deliverance
(John Boorman, 1972)

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With my initial viewing of Deliverance I found myself somewhat let-down, but upon revisiting it (and after having an enlightening conversation with mark f), my likingness and appreciation for the film skyrocketed. When it comes to suspense and delving into the minds of its characters, Deliverance is a masterpiece.


54. American Pie 2
(James B. Rogers, 2001)

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A spectacularly funny follow-up to the original American Pie with the return of a good part of the original cast, including the cooler-than-cool Stifler. Just as in the first American Pie, a plethora of outrageous comedy is present here with the film's main characters finding themselves in laugh-out-loud hilarious situations and predicaments. I love it. :cool:


53. A Nightmare on Elm Street
(Wes Craven, 1984)

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My favorite of the series and the only Nightmare present in my Top 100. The film which introduces a true horror legend: Freddy Kruger.


52. Man on Fire
(Tony Scott, 2004)

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A breathtaking feature in which a man seeks vengeance and personal redemption through relentlessly killing the captors of a young girl with whom he had a very close relationship. This, to me, is a very powerful movie with a strong ending that sends waves of goosebumps up and down my arms each and every time I watch it.


51. American Pie
(Paul Weitz, 1999)

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The original slice of pie. :cool: This is one of my all-time favorite comedies containing one of my all-time favorite comedic characters: Steve Stifler.

NEXT UP: The Top 50.

[Jerry Shaw]

Looks like your list is coming along nicely, DOM. Look forward to seeing more. :)

[TheDOMINATOR]

The Top 50


50. Friday the 13th
(Sean S. Cunningham, 1980)

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Like A Nightmare on Elm Street, Friday the 13th introduces to the world a true horror legend: Jason Voorhees. I hold Jason in higher regard than Freddy (plus the film itself), thus Friday appears higher on my list, just cracking the Top 50. It's not perfect, but it opens the doorway for an extremely fun series that I greatly enjoy watching.


49. Austin Powers and the Spy Who Shagged Me
(Ray Roach, 1999)

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Yeah, baby, YEAH! :D I'm not sure if I can possibly justify Austin Powers (or at least its two sequels) actually appearing in a Top 50 Favorite Films of All-Time list, but for me, they're all three here. I love comedies with this kind of humor, and Austin Powers does it perfectly. Mike Myers is truly a comedic genuis; Dr. Evil and the man himself--Mr. Powers--are two of my top five favorite comedic characters in any film, of all time. The entire trilogy is full of awesome characters and hilarious, memorable quotes galore.


48. Austin Powers in: Goldmember
(Jay Roach, 2002)

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I understand that this isn't holded in high regard at all, but I may even like it more than The Spy Who Shagged Me. Goldmember (played by Mike Myers, surprise) is an excellent addition to the outrageous cast of characters, and I actually thought Beyonce did a pretty nice job.


47. The Howling
(Joe Dante, 1981)

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An incredible story with perhaps the most ridiculously cool (and genuinely scary)-looking werewolf of any film (eh, please don't make me pick favorites here--oh, wait...d'oh). If only any of its nine-million sequels were one one-thousandth as good as it I'd actually call it a series. As-is, I block those horrendous peices of garbage out of my mind and consider The Howling a stand-alone film.


46. City of God
(Fernando Meirelles, 2002)

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I don't know where to begin. Everything here is near-perfection. I thought I knew ruthless and evil--until I was introduced to Lil Ze. It totally shocks me that this is based on a true story. Incredible.

[Will Be Continued...]

[Harry Lime]

I've known many Brazilians in my day and they assure me that City of God is very realistic. If you're ever in the mood for a great documentary that deals with some of the subject matter of that film, check out Bus 174.

[Swan]

City of God is in my top 5, glad you like it a lot as well. Also, Austin Powers rocks.

[Harry Lime]

Dr. Evil is freaking awesome.

[Swan]

I used to think you're crazy, but now I can see your nuts!

[mark f]

I was going to say...

[TheDOMINATOR]

45. Storm of the Century
(Craig R. Baxley, 1999)

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It's technically a mini-series, I guess, rather than a traditional movie, but I made an exception and put Storm of the Century on my Favorite Films list. Although it was never in the theater and was made for TV, I think this is one of the very best Stephen King adaptions; a truly sinister villain was made in Andre Linoge, and the four and a half hours of this mini-series is the fastest four and a half hours I'll ever experience.


44. A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
(Richard Lester, 1966)

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Although admittedly I haven't seen many in my lifetime, A Funny Thing is my favorite musical of all time. It has a fantastically interesting, wacky plot with characters just as interesting and wacky. Zero Mostel is outrageously funny, and the songs here are some of the most memorable songs in any movie I've ever had the pleasure of listening to and seeing performed on screen. I absolutely love everything about this film. I need to see the actual musical on Broadway one day.


43. Predator
(John McTiernan, 1987)

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Super-Cool Alien Creature + Super-Cool Action Star (Arnold) + Minigun = 43.

And that's how I calculated Predator's spot on my list. :cool:


42. Office Space
(Mike Judge, 1999)

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If I had a million dollars, I would do absolutely nothing also. Agreed, Peter. :cool: To quote an infamous hotel heiress: "Loves it!"


41. Noel
(Chazz Palminteri, 2004)

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With the exception of It's a Wonderful Life, Noel is my favorite Christmas film (and story) of all time. A dazzling cast (Penelope Cruz, Robin Williams, Susan Sarandon, Alan Arkin, Paul Walker, among other big names) with a story following the seperate, individual stories of several different groups of people (much like Scorched seen earlier in my list) who are all interconnected in some way. For this type of film, it doesn't really get much better than this.

[Will Be Continued...]

[TheDOMINATOR]

40. Best of the Best
(Robert Radler, 1989)

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I don't hold many martial arts films of this kind in very high regard, but Best of the Best captivated me from the word "go." It has one of the most emotionally impactful endings of any movie I've ever seen (yep, I cried), and, well... the movie's title pretty much says it all.


39. Christine
(John Carpenter, 1983)

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I don't know what it is about Christine, but whatever it is, it's got plenty of it. This is a fantastic, thrilling horror with a premise that I find insanely awesome: a young guy falls in love with the car, and said car happens to be...alive. In the near future, I'll soon get my very own first-ever car, so boy oh boy, wouldn't I like my car to be alive! :D Only, without the killing people.


38. From Dusk Till Dawn
(Robert Rodriguez, 1996)

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My favorite vampire movie ever. I love the action, I love the comedy, and I love the insanely awesome-looking vampires. And I love Salma Hayek, and George Clooney in a non-gay way. :cool:


37. The Terminator
(James Cameron, 1984)

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More a surreal horror than a science fiction to me, The Terminator is one of the biggest surprises for me in my personal history of watching films. I don't have an explanation for it, but for the longest time, for some odd reason I was very hesitant to watch it; something about it seemed--I don't know--"off" to me looking at it on the shelf in the store (and I had already been a big Arnold fan at that time). Then, about two years ago when I finally did see it, I was blown away. What an incredible movie-watching experience. Everything here is mind-blowingly fantastic, from Arnold's incredible performance as the relentless killing machine known as the Terminator, to the complex story and timeline of the film, to the gut-wrenching action.


36. The Relic
(Peter Hyams, 1997)

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The Relic holds a very special place for me because, from about age 12 to around age 15, it was my number one favorite movie. When I viewed it again when I was 16 or 17 after not having seen it for some time, sure it went down a few notches, but still today this fact remains: the creature in The Relic is hands-down my favorite creature in any movie I've ever seen. A creature--part man, part reptile, part insect, part arachnid--that has huge tusk-like fangs, incredible strength and agility, and can walk on walls which continually (but slightly) changes in appearance throughout the course of the film--you don't get better than that, my friends. The person who designed this creature is (or was) a genius.

[Will Be Continued...]

[Harry Lime]

#'s 37 and 38, good call.

[MovieMan8877445]

From Dusk Till Dawn is awesome.

[Swan]

43 42 38 37 yay!

[TheUsualSuspect]

The Relic, I taped that off of the tv one night.

[TheDOMINATOR]

Thanks, guys. Won't be long now till the Top 10 are unveiled. :cool:

The Relic, I taped that off of the tv one night.

Did ya like it? Or, if you didn't like the movie overall, did you at least think the creature was ridiculously awesome like I do?

[Jerry Shaw]

I'm looking forward to you're top 10. Most of the movies you have listed above are very good. :)

[n3wt]

Your list is A+ mate fairplay Dusk till dawn, The Terminator, Predator, Friday 13th, Nightmare on elm street are all great films :up:

[TheDOMINATOR]

#'s 37 and 38, good call.

From Dusk Till Dawn is awesome.

43 42 38 37 yay!

I'm looking forward to you're top 10. Most of the movies you have listed above are very good. :)

Your list is A+ mate fairplay Dusk till dawn, The Terminator, Predator, Friday 13th, Nightmare on elm street are all great films :up:

Thanks for the compliments, guys, and I'm glad you all agree with some of my recent picks from these last couple of sets. More of my list to come later tonight after I get home from class, and I'm getting to the point now where I've seen each of the entries at a bare-minimum of three times each, some well over five times. As far as my liking for each title, from here on out it's going to be intense (not that it hasn't been already, from the start, but...you know what I mean, heh). :cool:

[n3wt]

Keep up the list man really enjoying seeing your list and seeing the similaritys between our tastes :yup:

[honeykid]

40. Best of the Best
39. Christine
38. From Dusk Till Dawn
37. The Terminator
36. The Relic


Dom, I think that may just be the best 5 film section I've ever seen in one of these. :up: Sir, I doff my hat to you. :cool:

[TheDOMINATOR]

Sweet! Thanks, honeykid. :) It's good to see another fan of Christine out there (from what I see, it gets a fair amount of flack), and the same goes for The Relic. Also, Best of the Best is a pretty off-the-radar kind of movie, so I'm double glad to hear your feedback regarding that film. It's a pretty powerful and very entertaining movie, huh? :cool:

[TheDOMINATOR]

35. The Grapes of Wrath
(John Ford, 1940)

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My favorite actor of all time--Henry Fonda--delivering one of the greatest performances of his career (and perhaps one of the greatest performances in any movie, period). He is so magnificent to watch; how he completely loses himself in the characters he plays, and how he completely brings the script (his dialogue) to life. In my opinion, Henry Fonda should be a role model for all aspiring young actors. Oh, and did I mention the movie itself aside from Mr. Fonda's performance is truly unforgettable? :cool:


34. Fight Club
(David Fincher, 1999)

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Ahh...Fight Club. This was one of the titles I had the most trouble placing in my list when it was still under construction. At one point, I had it in the upper 40's, and at another point, I had it somewhere in the mid-to-upper 20's. Then, finally, I settled with it here at the #34 spot. I've seen it more than once (twice, I think) and absolutely love it, but I'm just not sure it's going to stand the test of time and hold up with, say, ten rewatches. I'm gambling by saying that I will, but there's so much going on here; so much narration to listen to and a big twist that I already know is coming...I have to be in just the right mood to watch it. But when I am, it's one of the best.


33. The Evil Dead
(Sam Raimi, 1981)

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I'm no film expert, but I'd be willing to say that, subjectively, The Evil Dead might be the best horror film ever made, and is certainly in my Top 5 of the genre. The cinematography is just about flawless; the make-up (and other) effects are genuinely scary to behold in the context of the movie; and the atmosphere and tone of the film is crisp, eerie, and chilling on level rarely seen today. Everything that makes a good horror movie is present here, well above and beyond the call of duty.


32. Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery
(Jay Roach, 1997)

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It's all been said in my other two Austin Powers mini-review/explanations, baby! Want me to say it again? How 'bout nooo. :D I love it; it's truly one of the funniest movies I've ever seen, and probably ever will see.


31. The Mist
(Frank Darabont, 2007)

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Similar to Fight Club, I had extreme difficulty finding a concrete place for The Mist in my Top 100. It's truly an unforgettable film-viewing experience, but will it hold up with several future rewatches over time? Like Fight Club, it has a larger-than-life twist at the end that I'll see coming each and every time now (obviously), but is it good enough to keep me sucked right in time and time again? I've watched this movie twice, and both times it did, so here's to hoping for the future. As it stands now, The Mist almost cracks my Top 30, but who knows--maybe that will change when I do a second edition one or two years from now.

[Jerry Shaw]

Awesome for Fight Club and The Mist.

[Powdered Water]

Fight Club will hold up fine Dom, it does for me anyway. I've seen it well over ten times. The Mist is OK, but Fight Club has such great dialog to accompany the twist at the end that it will always be pretty enjoyable. I says.

I love the inclusion of Evil Dead. They made that flick on such a nothing budget and the fact that it was banned in several countries will always keep that flick near and dear to my heart. I still chuckle a bit every time I think about old Sam Raimi and that flick and then he became this God like director of Spiderman. Love that.

[MovieMan8877445]

Love seeing The Mist, Evil Dead, and Fight Club on there. All three are great movies, and will probably make my next list I do.

[Swan]

Yay for Evil Dead, Fight Club, and Austin Powers. All are great movies, Fight Club being my fave of them.

[honeykid]

I've not met too many people who think too badly of Christine. Now, maybe that's just because, for a Stephen King adaptation, it's a bloody good film. :D I think that 10-15 years ago it may well've crept onto a top 100 list of my own. Less likely now, but still possible.

The Relic is just a damn fine, good fun monster flick. Nothing more. It suprised me actually, because I thought that it'd be dumb and crap and that Mimic would be the good monster film (they came out very close together if you remember) but it turned out to be the other way around.

I think that I was just at the right age when I first saw Best Of The Best. It's certainly a hell of a lot better than most films like that and, thanks to Cynthia Rothrock, Chuck Norris and JCVD there were quite a few of them in the mid 80's to the early 90's. It does have an emotional impact at the end too, you're right. I love that bar scene, when Eric Roberts comes in, sees there's a fight going on and, as he walks over just punches the guy approaching him, without breaking stride. :cool:

As for those five being the best though, I think it was also because they're obviously all so personal too. OK, The Terminator and FDTD are on a great many people's lists, but they fit well with the other three. I think that all five are great fun. All five are films I really like (which rarely happens anyway) and, not one of them, was a classic.

One of the good things about many of these 100 lists is that they're not just rearranging the same 100-150 films over and over again. I don't keep seeing the great directors over and over again and I like that. If that makes me a philistine then so be it but, for me, there's not much pleasure in seeing virtually the complete filmographies of Lean, Kubrick, Fellini and the rest, with a few choice cuts of some other great directors and a couple of tailenders to complete the 100. That's what the 'official lists' are for IMO. I've been around long enough to have a really good idea of what the 100 best ever made films are. I would think that most of us do and there's nothing wrong with having them in these lists but I think that, if most of your list is films such as those, then you really need to watch something more fun.

I guess it's not really right, but I think I probably think better of people who know about film but who'll tell you their favourite film is Platoon or something silly or trash like "...And Now The Screaming Starts" than someone who knows about film and has 8 1/2 or The Bicycle Theives or something like that as their favourite.

Anyway, I think I've hijacked your thread enough Dom, sorry about that, I went off on a tangent. On with the show. :)

[Harry Lime]

The Bicycle Thief and 8 1/2 are excellent films, and I could understand if someone would place either one at the top of their list. Some people have been 'entertained' with the common everyday film so much that it's the films with emotional or artistical impact that truly counts as entertainment for them.

There are people who believe in the auteur, they prefer to see certain films by certain directors because their themes, cinematic techniques, and emotional impact are above and beyond the common everyday film. The 'fun' films are pretty well all the same when you stand back and take a good look at them. And when you've actually seen a good portion of films dating back to the cinema's inception you start to realize that the majority of these 'fun' films are in fact just borrowing/stealing styles and themes from the original.

Fun films, as you put it honeykid are all good, but do they ever leave you thinking about them once the credits roll, rarely. The films that to me are considered great are the films that have me thinking about them long after FIN comes on the screen. I would watch 2001: A Space Odyssey 2001 more times before I would ever wish to be forced down Clockwork Orange style and made to watch something 'fun' like say oh I don't know, Charlie's Angels again; which in my opinion was never fun to begin with.

Entertainment is subjective.

[Powdered Water]

I agree with both of you. Good stuff sirs, except the Charlie's Angels part. I do in fact enjoy that flick quite a bit. Different strokes and all.

[Harry Lime]

It wasn't that bad, I'll admit it (2.5). Just trying to annoy honeykid. In fact I know how to annoy honeykid even more: "So honeykid, when are you going to make a top ten list? We're waiting." Now the sequel, ugh!

[TheUsualSuspect]

From what I remember it was alright, nothing that really made me take notice.

[Powdered Water]

The first one is definitely better than the second. Especially the music. Just a fun popcorn flick.

[TheDOMINATOR]

What's this talk about Charlie's Angels? That isn't on my list. :)

I've not met too many people who think too badly of Christine. Now, maybe that's just because, for a Stephen King adaptation, it's a bloody good film. :D I think that 10-15 years ago it may well've crept onto a top 100 list of my own. Less likely now, but still possible.

.....

Anyway, I think I've hijacked your thread enough Dom, sorry about that, I went off on a tangent. On with the show. :)

You didn't hijack it at all, honeykid; I greatly appreciate your input. Well said, and agreed regarding most or all of your points.

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I had planned on posting another set of five tonight, but I got wrapped up in another affair and now I won't have the time. That being said, be on the lookout for more of the list tomorrow. :cool:

[Harry Lime]

Above I was not criticizing anyone's choice of films on their list, but rather my intent was to challenge those who feel just because someone would choose five Kubrick films (I have four myself) to place in a top 100 doesn't make them any less sincere than someone who wouldn't. In fact I believe that to be ridiculous.

[TheDOMINATOR]

30. Donnie Darko
(Richard Kelly, 2001)

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An intensely thought-provoking film that has continued to wrack my brain time and time again, with each and every time I watch it. The exploration of the concept (or, in this case, the philosophy) of time travel is something I take great interest in, especially when it's present in movies, and in Donnie Darko, it's not only present, but it's the central theme which drives the story.


29. An American Werewolf in London
(John Landis, 1981)

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Hands-down, the three best werewolf movies I've ever seen (or should I say, my top three favorites) are Bad Moon, The Howling, and this: An American Werewolf in London, and I like American Werwolf the most of all three of them. The Howling may contain the coolest and scariest-looking werewolf of the three, but what makes An American Werewolf in London better than the others overall is its completely unique concept of the wolf-like beast: its victims come back as ghost-like entities, stuck in Limbo, haunting the person (the werewolf) who killed them. The make-up is so expertly done here, it leaves me cringing in my seat, and although The Howling's werewolf beats it out in looks, American Werewolf has the coolest transformation scene ever.


28. Raiders of the Lost Ark
(Steven Spielberg, 1981)

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I agree with mark f: it's the greatest action/adventure of all time! Admittedly, this is one of the very few films in my list that I've only seen once, but judging from my initial viewing, I know for a fact that it's only gonna get better with future rewatches.


27. It's a Wonderful Life
(Frank Capra, 1941)

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My favorite Christmas-themed movie. It has a certain charm and atmosphere about it that I've never encountered before, and it is so incredibly uplifting that I find myself in a profound state of joy after each and every time I watch it. It's a Wonderful Life is truly a treasure to behold.


26. The Day the Earth Stood Still
(Robert Wise, 1951)

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I love the concept: a human-looking alien comes to Earth to send a message--a warning--and threatens us with deadly force if we do not adhere to his words. How everything plays out and unfolds is a marvel to watch, the performance and dialogue being just about flawless.

NEXT UP: The Top 25.

[Swan]

Yay for An American Werewolf in London! And the others, those are five of my faves.

:up:

[honeykid]

Above I was not criticizing anyone's choice of films on their list, but rather my intent was to challenge those who feel just because someone would choose five Kubrick films (I have four myself) to place in a top 100 doesn't make them any less sincere than someone who wouldn't. In fact I believe that to be ridiculous.

Yeah, I didn't say any of that.

[MovieMan8877445]

Yay for Donnie Darko, It's A Wonderful Life, and Raiders Of The Lost Ark. For some reason, I just couldn't get into The Day The Earth Stood Still, though.

[TheDOMINATOR]

The Top 25


25. Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
(Steven Spielberg, 1984)

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Raiders of the Lost Ark may be the superior film of the series, but I can't help but favor The Temple of Doom. It's a total blast of a movie; I was on the edge of my seat with a huge smile on my face pretty much from the word "Go." What a thrill-ride the mine race is. :cool:


24. The Ox-Bow Incident
(William A. Wellman, 1943)

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For a film that's less than an hour and a half long and contains but one single event (outside of the first fifteen minutes or so if you count that), I never dreamed that I could revere it so much. As the plot unfolds later in the film, tensions run to the extreme; I had goosebumps forming all over my body the first time I watched it. Add in another off-the-charts performance by my favorite actor ever, Henry Fonda, and what we have here is gold.


23. Mr. Brooks
(Bruce A. Evans, 2007)

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The fascinating tale of a seemingly model citizen with a murderous alter ego known to the world as "The Thumbprint Killer." Excellent performances all-around, especially by Kevin Costner, and a riveting ending that some have issues with, but I find deeply foreshadowing and a perfect conclusion to the film.


22. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre
(Marcus Nispel, 2003)

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Every now and then, a decent remake of an old horror film is pumped out of Hollywood--The Texas Chainsaw Massacre is one of them, and goes well above and beyond "decent" in my book. Leatherface is truly frightening here, and Jessica Biel was a perfect casting choice, giving a great performance as the murderous psycho's would-be victim. A truly scary film with some very intense moments.


21. Empire Records
(Allan Moyle, 1995)

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Over the past few months, my liking for Empire Records has increased significantly with successive rewatches. Filled with memorable quotes, a purely entertaining and fun story, and vastly likable and relatable characters, it has become one of my Top 25 favorites. If I'm ever not in the mood to watch it, all's I have to do is force myself to put it in, and before long, the soundtrack will put me in the mood. :cool:

[Swan]

Awesome. I like Empire Records - Ethan Embry is awesome.

[TheDOMINATOR]

I know we've talked about it briefly in the past, but you need to Netflix The Ox-Bow Incident and give it a go. If you like 12 Angry Men, I think you'd like The Ox-Bow Incident; albeit taking place in totally different settings, I find them to be fairly similar--or at least comparable--films. :)

[Swan]

Henry Fonda looks awesome in that pic.

Will do.

[Swan]

I just went to add it, and it's already on my queue. Also, it's a Netflix instant, meaning I can watch it now if I wanted.

[The Prestige]

89. Fear
(James Foley, 1996)

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A suspenseful thriller in which a psychopathic maniac creates an obsession with an attractive young girl who, luckily, has a tough-as-nails father that will protect her at all costs. Mark Wahlberg and Reese Witherspoon have fantastic chemistry here, even though their relationship in the movie is...rocky, to put it lightly.



Interesting addition to your list. I checked it out earlier. Personally, this wouldn't even make my Top 500, but that's why these lists are so interesting and why I love them so much :). I just remember Mark Walhberg being unintentionally funny as the Glenn Close clone.

Anyways another excellent list and i'm intrigued to see the rest.

[WANKEisDIZZY]

Intresting so far good job Dominator i was kind of dissapointed to see the texas chain saw massacre but i was even more dissapointed to see Fri the 13th part 7 but im not makin the list so what ever. I really hope you have Clownhouse on here it was one of the only decent horror flicks not to focus on the blood and gore but more on the suspense and lighting the director and backstory also give it a little umpf

[TheDOMINATOR]

20. Poltergeist
(Tobe Hooper, 1982)

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My favorite ghost (or ghost-related) story of all time. Poltergeist is a truly chilling tale that gripped me with its ghostly hands and has never let go. I love everything about it, particularly Zelda Rubinstein's character in the film, Tangina, and all of her dialogue. "It lies to her. It tells her things only a child can understand. It's been using her to restrain the others. To her, it simply is another child. To us, it is The Beast."


19. Renaissance Man
(Penny Marshall, 1994)

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A dramatic comedy that has been with me for years, thusly holding a great deal of nostalgia for me; I've watched it time and time again. Danny DeVito is a fantastic actor and Mark Wahlberg is one of my favorites, and this is his very first movie (I believe).


18. The Dark Knight
(Christopher Nolan, 2008)

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In my opinion, The Dark Knight is the greatest superhero-based film of all time, and will be for some time to come (unless something truly incredible is pumped out soon). Just about everything here is flawless; see my review thread for more in-depth thoughts and opinions of mine concerning it.


17. Cloverfield
(Matt Reeves, 2008)

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Several weeks before I went and saw Cloverfield in theaters during its opening weekend, I was more excited about it than I had been for any other movie before it, at least that I can recall. And it did not disappoint. The concept, the non-typical way it was shot, the characters, and the creature--everything is incredible. My favorite "monster movie" of all time.


16. Of Unknown Origin
(George P. Cosmatos, 1983)

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A psychological thriller on a level with no other. Peter Weller, one of my favorite actors, gives one of my favorite performances in cinematic history here, and delivers my favorite speech in any movie, ever (his speech at the dinner table). Over about a six-month time period, I've watched this movie about seven times.

[Will Be Continued...]

[Jerry Shaw]

Awesome, DOM! Almost there, nice to see The Dark Knight and Cloverfield there. :)

[Swan]

Cloverfield heck yes.

[Harry Lime]

I've put off watching Cloverfield, I'll check it out sometime soon.

[honeykid]

Good mix there Dom. It's nice to see that, even this high up in your list, the choices are still suprising and unusual. :up:

[MovieMan8877445]

The Dark Knight is amazing, great to see on there, Dom. Cloverfield's a great movie, too.

[The Prestige]

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19. Renaissance Man
(Penny Marshall, 1994)

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A dramatic comedy that has been with me for year, thusly holding a great deal of nostalgia for me; I've watched it time and time again. Danny DeVito is a fantastic actor and Mark Wahlberg is one of my favorites, and this is his very first movie (I believe).




I forgot about this little flick!! I remember it being halirious, but then that was over 10 years ago so i'm not sure how it would hold up today. But yeah, I remember it being surprisingly good. Very interesting and diverse list you've got going on, man. I'm liking it more and more.

Plus it always brings a smile to my face to see a Nolan picture make it high up on the charts. :)

[TheDOMINATOR]

Thanks for the continued praise of my list as a whole and/or certain titles within it, everyone. It really lets me know where I stand with my taste in film if you're all being sincere, and I greatly appreciate it. :) After all, that's part of the reason why I'm posting the list in the first place.

I've put off watching Cloverfield, I'll check it out sometime soon.

I can't promise you'll like Cloverfield, Harry, but it certainly deserves a shot. You don't think the handy-cam style of shooting (a-la The Blair Witch Project) will put you off, do you?

Good mix there Dom. It's nice to see that, even this high up in your list, the choices are still suprising and unusual. :up:

Thanks, honeykid. While, of course, I haven't purposefully done so, I'm glad I'm deviating from the norm. A lot of these movies have stuck with me over time and they've just held up over the years. Nostalgia definitely plays a certain role in this for me.

I forgot about this little flick!! I remember it being halirious, but then that was over 10 years ago so i'm not sure how it would hold up today. But yeah, I remember it being surprisingly good. Very interesting and diverse list you've got going on, man. I'm liking it more and more.

Plus it always brings a smile to my face to see a Nolan picture make it high up on the charts. :)

Ah, very nice! Somebody else out there who has acknowledged seeing and liking Renaissance Man. Not many people I've interacted with on the Internet have done so. You should definitely give it a rewatch, Prestige; it's my guess that, if you liked it ten years ago, it will still hold up today. It's a deeply charming, funny, and hearwarming movie that has nearly as many powerful, serious moments as it does moments that makes you laugh. :)


The final set before the first half of my Top 10 is revealed will be coming later tonight. :cool:

[Caitlyn]

Some very cool choices on your list Dom... and you're so close to having all 100 posted, I'm going to go ahead and add you on the MoFo Top 100 thread... :)

[TheDOMINATOR]

Thanks, Caitlyn. I should have the remaining fifteen titles posted by the end of tomorrow night, or by Wednesday night at the latest.

[n3wt]

Dude im seeing titles in your list that I havent seen in ages, Im going to be trying to pick these up very soon :up:

[TheDOMINATOR]

15. The Godfather: Part II
(Francis Ford Coppola, 1974)

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With the exception of Terminator 2 perhaps, I agree with the common word: The Godfather Part II is the greatest sequel ever made. The ascent of Michael Corleone's rise in power and reign over the crime family is a marvel to behold, with flashbacks of his father's--Vito Corleone's--past and own rise in power interwoven throughout the story. It doesn't get much better than this.


14. All Dogs Go to Heaven
(Don Bluth, 1989)

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A vastly heartwarming story of a narcissistic, greedy dog given a second chance who ultimately sacrifices his own life to save that of a young girl. The film brings me on the verge of tears, and so does knowing the fact that Judith Barsi, the young voice of Anne-Marie, never got to see the movie in which she starred; she died before it was ever released. She was ten years old.


13. Ferris Bueller's Day Off
(John Hughes, 1986)

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Unless you count a particular title in my Top 10 as a comedy, Ferris Bueller's Day Off is my favorite comedy of all time. A plethora of memorable quotes, insanely fun characters, and comedic moments in film history are what makes Ferris Bueller what it is: an unforgettable movie-viewing experience which teaches us an invaluable life lesson: Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.


12. The Brave Little Toaster
(Jerry Rees, 1987)

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A surreal tale of a group of living home appliances who embark on a journey to find their master, during which they encounter untold hardships and overcome them all. The Brave Little Toaster is surprisingly dark and oddly disturbing, containing genuinely frightening characters (the Air Conditioner and infamous "killer clown") and a morbidly grotesque nightmare sequence. For a film this dark, it's a wonder that Disney released it. Regardless, The Brave Little Toaster is my favorite animated film of all time, beating out All Dogs Go to Heaven by the slimmest margin in the world.


11. The Descent
(Neil Marshall, 2005)

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One of the most terrifying films I've ever seen. Concealed in darkness in a place hundreds of feet below the Earth's surface, a group of women are relentlessly attacked by a horde of primal, human-like creatures known as "the crawlers," trapped in a vast underground cave. If you are at all a claustrophobic person, this film is likely to scare the hell out of you.

UP NEXT: MY TOP 10 SHALL BE REVEALED! :cool:

[MovieMan8877445]

I've liked all the movies that I've seen out of those. You should just go ahead and post the top 10 now.

[Swan]

Ferris Bueller, you're my hero.

[Harry Lime]

This top ten is a long time coming, no more harassment from Harry. I know what #1 is and I'm certain of another film in the ten, but the others are a mystery.

[TheDOMINATOR]

10. Labyrinth
(Jim Henson, 1986)

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"I don't know why, but every now and again in my life -- for no reason at all -- I need you... All of you."

Left alone one night with her crying baby brother, Sarah wishes him to be taken away by the Goblin King, and when--moments later--her wish comes true, she embarks on an incredible journey to a place where "everything seems possible and nothing is what it seems." She embarks on a journey to the Labyrinth.

I've never been so incredibly uplifted by a movie in my life (particularly speaking of the last few moments of the film). This fact, and the wonderfully developed characters and the unforgettable landscapes, the lush scenery, and the surreal wonder that is the Labyrinth make Labyrinth a truly remarkable film that I will treasure forever. It may not always remain in my Top 10 favorite films of all time--in time, everything changes--but I'll love it for the rest of my life. Unforgettable performances are delivered by Jennifer Connelly and David Bowie, and the various creatures encountered in the film are truly the best lot of fantastical characters I've ever had the pleasure of witnessing in a movie.

Top all this off with truly memorable and plain-and-simply fun, entertaining songs (Chilly Down, Dance Magic Dance), and you have what is my tenth all-time favorite film: Labyrinth.

[Swan]

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[The Prestige]

10. Labyrinth
(Jim Henson, 1986)

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"I don't know why, but every now and again in my life -- for no reason at all -- I need you... All of you."

Left alone one night with her crying baby brother, Sarah wishes him to be taken away by the Goblin King, and when--moments later--her wish comes true, she embarks on an incredible journey to a place where "everything seems possible and nothing is what it seems." She embarks on a journey to the Labyrinth.

I've never been so incredibly uplifted by a movie in my life (particularly speaking of the last few moments of the film). This fact, and the wonderfully developed characters and the unforgettable landscapes, the lush scenery, and the surreal wonder that is the Labyrinth make Labyrinth a truly remarkable film that I will treasure forever. It may not always remain in my Top 10 favorite films of all time--in time, everything changes--but I'll love it for the rest of my life. Unforgettable performances are delivered by Jennifer Connelly and David Bowie, and the various creatures encountered in the film are truly the best lot of fantastical characters I've ever had the pleasure of witnessing in a movie.

Top all this off with truly memorable and plain-and-simply fun, entertaining songs (Chilly Down, Dance Magic Dance), and you have what is my tenth all-time favorite film: Labyrinth.


Argh, i'm actually starting to hate your list because it's making me want to re-review mine - AGAIN!!!! So many classic films that I have long forgotten. You keep taking me back. Labyrinth was one of those films I would watch at least once a week when I was kid, but have since forgotten about. Keep up the good work, kid.

[honeykid]

Argh, i'm actually starting to hate your list because it's making me want to re-review mine - AGAIN!!!! So many classic films that I have long forgotten. You keep taking me back. Labyrinth was one of those films I would watch at least once a week when I was kid, but have since forgotten about. Keep up the good work, kid.

That's one of the big problems I have when I try to put a list together Prestige and one of the reasons why I'm contemplating just doing a 100 films of my favourite films, rather than a definative top 100.

[TheDOMINATOR]

9. Groundhog Day
(Harold Ramis, 1993)

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"I told you. I wake up every day, right here, right in Punxsutawney, and it's always February 2nd, and there's nothing I can do about it."

Harold Ramis delivered a comedic work of excellence in National Lampoon's Vacation, but in Groundhog Day, he delivers a masterpiece.

In Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, every day is February 2nd—Groundhog Day—for Phil Connors, an egotistical meteorologist who has a lot to learn about life, love, and himself. Bill Murray plays this loathsome yet wittingly funny weatherman, delivering the best performance of his very impressive career, and Andie MacDowell plays Rita, the new producer in town who travels to Punxutawney with Phil, along with Larry the cameraman, to capture the Groundhog Day event on film. For Rita and Larry, it's just going to be another day in a jovial, festive town, but for Phil Connors, it's going to be an eternity of Groundhog Day.

The concept of the film is innovative and something we haven’t often seen before. One man finds himself caught in a continuous time loop that begins and ends every day at 6:00 AM, and no one but the film's main character, Phil Connors, is affected. The movie is about growth and self-discovery; it's about one man's transformation from an narcisisstic jerk into a truly sincere lover and friend.

I found myself laughing out loud more often than I ever imagined I would, not only during my first viewing of Groundhog Day, but during each and every time I watch it. Everything in and about Groundhog Day is just about flawless, but better than anything else--better than the fantastic performances and better than the greatly intriguing concept--is the script. It's so incredibly funny and clever that it stands above nearly every other movie's script I've ever had the pleasure (or displeasure) of listening to.

I remember vividly the first time I ever watched Groundhog Day: it was in high school for a Creative Writing class. I didn't think much of it then, but when I saw it on sale on DVD years later and picked it up and watched it, I was totally blown away. One of the best things I ever did in high school was watch this movie. :cool: (That may be slight exaggeration, but, well... you know what I mean. :D)

*A sentence or two I took from my review of Groundhog Day found in my review thread, just in case you were wondering if you were experiencing Deja-Vu.

[honeykid]

With the exception of South Park: Bigger, Longer, Uncut and Team America: World Police, I think Groundhog Day was the last good comedy to come out of Hollywood.

[TheUsualSuspect]

MAD PROPS for the inclusion of Brave Little Toaster.

[TheDOMINATOR]

8. Terminator 2: Judgment Day
(James Cameron, 1991)

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"The unknown future rolls toward us. I face it, for the first time, with a sense of hope. Because if a machine--a Terminator--can learn the value of human life, maybe we can too."

The action film of all action films and the movie that redefined CGI special effects, Terminator 2: Judgment Day is my second favorite science fiction story of all time. It is fast-paced, on-the-edge-of-your-seat action while simultaneously delivering a powerful universal theme, all while depicting a war between the human race and cyborgs. Ladies and gentlemen: it doesn't get much better than that.

As if T2's pivotal CGI wasn't enough, Arnold Schwarzenegger's performance as the T-800 Model 101 Terminator cyborg presented the world with the new bad-assiest bad-ass of all time. Taking a shotgun and kicking the crap out of a Terminator which was supposed to make him obselete, he provided some of the coolest action ever seen on-screen in any movie.

Then, when the action is all over and the battle (but not the war) is won, a scene of powerful emotion which brings me on the verge of tears comes out and grabs me like a vise. This is all I could ever ask for in this type of film, and for that, it wins a place in my Top 10.

[Harry Lime]

Keep 'em coming Dom!

[TheDOMINATOR]

7. The Blair Witch Project
(Daniel Myrick, Eduardo Sanchez, 1999)

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"It's not the same on film, is it? I mean, you know it's real, but it's like...looking through the lens gives you some sort of protection from what's on the other side."

Set in the quaint Maryland town of Burkittsville, deep within its foreboding woods, The Blair Witch Project is a horrifying first-hand account of primordial terror that is my favorite horror film of all time. It's a visceral tale of three student filmmakers set out to create a documentary about the strange town’s infamous “Blair Witch,” the movie being shot in a handy-cam “home movies” style of cinematography which adds to the "up-close-and-personal" affect of the film.

The Blair Witch Project may be an unusual/non-common choice for one's Top 100 list--let alone one's Top 10--but I simply love it that much. I'm utterly fascinated by the film's story; the lore of the "Blair Witch" and all the sub-stories that go along with her/it, such as the story of the Blair Witch Cult that allegedly gathered in the Burkittsville woods to meet and perform demonic rituals, or the legend of Rustin Parr, the crazed hermit who, at one point in the town’s grim history, lived in the woods and mutilated seven people, claiming to hear voices that commanded him to do it.

The suspense is top-notch and the horror is as genuine and as visceral as it gets, in my opinion. During much of the film (especially during its later stages), I literally remain sitting at the edge of my seat. The relentlessly shocking climax is mind-blowing, and is the most memorable ending of any film I've ever seen, even above those further along in my Top 10 list.

*A sentence or two I took from my review of The Blair Witch Project found in my review thread, just in case you were wondering if you were experiencing Deja-Vu.

[MovieMan8877445]

I'm looking foward to seeing the next entry, Dom. I haven't had the chance of seeing The Blair Witch Project yet.

[TheUsualSuspect]

Argh, I have a love hate relationship with Blair Witch.

Brilliant marketing though.

[TheDOMINATOR]

Phew, looks like I dodged a bullet there with Blair Witch. I know a vast majority of us MoFo's aren't fans of The Blair Witch Project at all (*cough*markf*cough*) ;), and knowing such, I was afraid of what the reception might be for it being among my Top 10. I have to be true to myself, though, so--thusly--I included it in this list. Thanks for all the reputation despite non-agreement with the particular entry. :)

Be on the lookout for Entry Number 6, which I plan to post later this afternoon or tonight. :cool:

[TheDOMINATOR]

6. The Shawshank Redemption
(Frank Darabont, 1994)

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"Bad luck, I guess. It floats around. It's got to land on somebody. It was my turn; that's all. I was in the path of the tornado. I just didn't expect the storm would last as long as it has."

Fear can hold you prisoner; hope can set you free. Such is the catchphrase of The Shawshank Redemption, an epic story of faith, kindness, and salvation in which a man is wrongfully accused of murdering his unfaithful wife and her lover, and for it is condemned forever to prison--Shawshank.

Starring Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman, this is one of the most magnificent, memorable stories ever told, and is truly one of the greatest movies of all time because of its beautiful cinematography, gripping story, extraordinary performances, and deep underlying themes.

Like with Fight Club, The Shawshank Redemption is one of those few movies that I was originally very shaky about, being concerned whether or not it would hold up with rewatches. The first time I saw it, I was totally blown away; I knew for a fact that it was a fantastic piece of cinema, but would it hold over time? Well, when I watched it again two months later, it certainly did, and it was then that it "officially" went in my Top 10.

And from that point forward (which was actually less than a year ago, but still nonetheless), it hasn't budged.

*I've taken a sentence or two from my review of The Shawshank Redemption, found in my review thread, just in case you were wondering if you were experiencing Deja-Vu.

[Harry Lime]

Gotta love Shawshank. How long until we see #5?

[Jerry Shaw]

Awesome top 10 so far DOM. Can't wait to see the rest.

[TheDOMINATOR]

Thanks, Jerry. :)

Don't hold back, everyone: perhaps replies aren't 100% necessary at this point, but don't stop posting replies to the entries on my list. I'd love to hear more in-depth opinions about the films or just my list in general. After all, that's why I'm posting it. :)

Gotta love Shawshank. How long until we see #5?

Very shortly. :cool:

[TheDOMINATOR]

5. The Abyss
(James Cameron, 1989)

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"I saw these things. I touched one of them. And... It wasn't some clunky steel can like we would build. It glided. It was the most beautiful thing I've ever seen. ... It was a machine. It was a machine, but it was alive."

Ranking in as the first entry within my Top 5 is The Abyss, a science fiction story of great depths (pun intended there :cool:) that I hold in higher regard than The Terminator and T2, which is something I never thought I'd say about another sci-fi movie. In T2, James Cameron revolutionized CGI effects, but this--The Abyss--was the stepping stone for that. In that way, this film is truly a landmark in cinematic history.

The Abyss is an underwater adventure of a group of people who encounter the unimaginable: alien-like beings, thousands of feet below the ocean's surface as they're undergoing a rescue mission to look for survivors of a sunken nuclear submarine. Little do they know there is a hidden agenda behind their orders: a unit of military men is sent with the group, and while the rescue mission is providing cover, these men are on a mission of their own to recover a deadly warhead which sunk with the sub.

Filled with action, adventure, and powerful emotion, The Abyss is one of my very favorite movies I've ever seen. Its themes of human emotion and our tendancy to destroy ourselves are universal, and a foreboding warning is given here through these cinematic metaphors: if we don't shape up, it could lead to our destruction. The Abyss accomplishes its goals, both taking the world of CGI to new levels and providing a deep philosophical message, and for these reasons--plus everything else the film contains, from its inspiring characters to its super-cool creatures--makes it the half-way point on my Top 10 favorite films of all time.

[Iroquois]

This used to be a huge favourite of mine back in the day (when I was about 13/14) although I tried rewatching it a few years ago and couldn't finish it. It's still sitting in my collection, waiting...

Good write-up by the way.

[honeykid]

I've never watched this film all the way through, for one reason or another.

Liked seeing Blair Witch on your list Dom. Not sure if it'd be on mine now, it's a good many years since I last saw it, but I think it was around #60 on the last top 100 list I did, which was around 2000.

[Iroquois]

You actually did a Top 100 list once?

[honeykid]

Ah yes. Way back when I used to do things like that any time I was bored and had a pen and paper. At work usually. :D Not just films either, but all sorts of things.

[Iroquois]

Fair enough. I assume you're far busier now or something?

[TheDOMINATOR]

This used to be a huge favourite of mine back in the day (when I was about 13/14) although I tried rewatching it a few years ago and couldn't finish it.

Any particular reason, Iro, or do things just keep coming up? Or, dare I ask, is the movie now failing to hold your interest?

I've never watched this film all the way through, for one reason or another.

Liked seeing Blair Witch on your list Dom. Not sure if it'd be on mine now, it's a good many years since I last saw it, but I think it was around #60 on the last top 100 list I did, which was around 2000.

Very nice, honeykid. Thanks for letting me know I'm not the only one here who likes Blair Witch well enough to include on an absolute favorites list. :) It really is my favorite horror film ever, and horror is probably my most favored focused genre (drama is really my favorite genre of film, but there's so many different kinds of drama out there, I don't even count it when determining which genre I like best).

[Jerry Shaw]

5. The Abyss
(James Cameron, 1989)

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"I saw these things. I touched one of them. And... It wasn't some clunky steel can like we would build. It glided. It was the most beautiful thing I've ever seen. ... It was a machine. It was a machine, but it was alive."

Ranking in as the first entry within my Top 5 is The Abyss, a science fiction story of great depths (pun intended there :cool:) that I hold in higher regard than The Terminator and T2, which is something I never thought I'd say about another sci-fi movie. In T2, James Cameron revolutionized CGI effects, but this--The Abyss--was the stepping stone for that. In that way, this film is truly a landmark in cinematic history.

The Abyss is an underwater adventure of a group of people who encounter the unimaginable: alien-like beings, thousands of feet below the ocean's surface as they're undergoing a rescue mission to look for survivors of a sunken nuclear submarine. Little do they know there is a hidden agenda behind their orders: a unit of military men is sent with the group, and while the rescue mission is providing cover, these men are on a mission of their own to recover a deadly warhead which sunk with the sub.

Filled with action, adventure, and powerful emotion, The Abyss is one of my very favorite movies I've ever seen. Its themes of human emotion and our tendancy to destroy ourselves are universal, and a foreboding warning is given here through these cinematic metaphors: if we don't shape up, it could lead to our destruction. The Abyss accomplishes its goals, both taking the world of CGI to new levels and providing a deep philosophical message, and for these reasons--plus everything else the film contains, from its inspiring characters to its super-cool creatures--makes it the half-way point on my Top 10 favorite films of all time.

Very cool! I've had this movie for a long time, and still haven't watched it, mainly because it being so long. I'll have to work out a time to watch it. Nice to see it on you're top 10, though. :)

[honeykid]

Fair enough. I assume you're far busier now or something?

Sadly no, it's just that my brain doesn't work as well any more and I get so easily distracted/confused and have trouble making decisions. Basically, I've turned into a woman. :D:p

[TheDOMINATOR]

4. The Godfather
(Francis Ford Coppola, 1972)

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"What have I ever done to make you treat me so disrespectfully? If you'd come to me in friendship, then this scum that ruined your daughter would be suffering this very day. And if by chance an honest man like yourself should make enemies, then they would become my enemies. And then they would fear you."

I don't even know where to begin. The first installation of an epic saga which takes us deep into the heart of New York's most powerful crime family, The Godfather is...well, the godfather of all films. Its haunting atmosphere, unsettling tone, and riveting dialogue make it a suspenseful journey into the minds of Don Corleone, the "Godfather," and his son Michael, returning home to New York from the war who will ultimately exceed his father's throne.

I had long looked forward to seeing The Godfather before I finally watched it, which was actually less than a year ago. It was well worth the wait and far exceeded my expectations, and my expectations were very, very high. Part II is incredible, but this is where it all begins.

[Iroquois]

Any particular reason, Iro, or do things just keep coming up? Or, dare I ask, is the movie now failing to hold your interest

I've been meaning to re-watch it lately (as with the bulk of the movies in my collection) but between movies I haven't seen before and life in general, it's tough to find three hours to watch it.

[TheDOMINATOR]

3. Bridge to Terabithia
(Gabor Csupo, 2007)

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"We rule Terabithia, and nothing crushes us!"

Bridge to Terabithia initially had, and still continues to have, the most profound emotional affect on me of any movie I've ever watched. It's not just one single event in the film that hits me like a ton of bricks with powerful saddening emotion, but rather a collection of scenes during its final chapters which bring me to the verge of tears until, when the climactic scene of sorrowful enlightenment is reached, I'm finally pushed over that verge, and literally cry.

This is a film about self-discovery and personal redemption through forming a bond stronger than ever with one you love after another loved one has passed away, once you come to terms with their death. This is where the "bridge to Terabithia" comes into play. The bridge provides a metaphor for this: Jess building it for his sister during the film's conclusion, finally allowing her to enter his and Leslie's once-sacred domain.

For me, Bridge to Terabithia is a film overflowing with profound emotions, themes, and metaphors, and is a film that I will treasure forever. Even The Godfather has a chance of one day getting knocked out of my Top 10, but Bridge to Terabithia will remain here forever. I basically like this movie well enough to consider it my number one favorite movie of all time, but I bite my tongue and keep it here in the #3 spot, thinking of what's actually #1 and #2 and all that they contain.

[n3wt]

4. The Godfather
(Francis Ford Coppola, 1972)

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"What have I ever done to make you treat me so disrespectfully? If you'd come to me in friendship, then this scum that ruined your daughter would be suffering this very day. And if by chance an honest man like yourself should make enemies, then they would become my enemies. And then they would fear you."

I don't even know where to begin. The first installation of an epic saga which takes us deep into the heart of New York's most powerful crime family, The Godfather is...well, the godfather of all films. Its haunting atmosphere, unsettling tone, and riveting dialogue make it a suspenseful journey into the minds of Don Corleone, the "Godfather," and his son Michael, returning home to New York from the war who will ultimately exceed his father's throne.

I had long looked forward to seeing The Godfather before I finally watched it, which was actually less than a year ago. It was well worth the wait and far exceeded my expectations, and my expectations were very, very high. Part II is incredible, but this is where it all begins.
I havent seen the Godfather trilogy yet ive been meaning to as everyone of my mates say its amazing and I read that people a raving about it all the time. It must be good Dom if you watched it less than a year ago and it is no 4 in your top 100 movies. This is definatly a buy I must make :yup:

[TheDOMINATOR]

I havent seen the Godfather trilogy yet ive been meaning to as everyone of my mates say its amazing and I read that people a raving about it all the time. It must be good Dom if you watched it less than a year ago and it is no 4 in your top 100 movies. This is definatly a buy I must make :yup:

Definitely, n3wt. I put off watching it for the longest time until a buddy of mine bought the new "restoration" DVD box set of the trilogy when it came out a few months ago, and I watched it at his house. I was totally blown away and amazed, and now I plan to get the same box set, only on Blu-ray. That's an $80 I'll be happy to spend. :cool:

[n3wt]

Awesome TBH I have bo idea why I have never seen these movie's :shrug: I try to watch most movies (at least once :laugh: ) but this trilogy has passed under my radar for so long its crazy really.

[honeykid]

N3wt, it's a must see. I order you to watch it at your earliest convenience. :D

Dom, I think it's great that Bridge to Terabithia is so high on your list and is such a personal film for you. I've never seen it, I've never wanted to see it and I may never see it, but I just love to hear someone talking about a film that gives them such an emotional ride. :cool:

I'm eager to see what the last two films are.

[n3wt]

I shall watch it as soon as possible ;)

Im so looking forward to see the last two movies :up:

[Lennon]

N3wt I think you should watch The Godfather, mainly because honeykid likes it, and as we all know, she hates most things :D.

[mark f]

Ahh!
That's awesome, "she".

[honeykid]

I know, but I still +repped him because I thought it was funny. :laugh:

[Powdered Water]

I doubt either Mark or myself will be doing any "hating" on your Blair Witch choice. This is your list and like I said before these are your personal favorites. Despite the fact that I think both Mark and I think its a waste of film, its still up to you to decide if you think its listworthy, obviously you do. More power to ya. TUS, definitely hit it on the head when he mentioned the marketing thing. What they did was pure brilliance. It's not like I don't have a few real clunkers on my list as well... because I do. I still love them though.

Have you seen E.T.? I'm curious because with your inclusion of Bridge to Terebithia I wonder just how many other "family" type films you've seen of that ilk. Again ,this is what I find so fun about these things. I know you're very passionate about the movie now, but I wonder how well it will hold up after another ten years of movie watching.

Anyway... good stuff. Do finish it off won't you?

[TheDOMINATOR]

I have not seen E.T. but I likely will in the future, one of these days. I'm in no big rush to, though. I'm not big into fantasy-type movies; I don't care much for the LOTR films and I wasn't a huge fan of Narnia, but Bridge to Terabithia just clicks with me (which is a vast understatement). I don't even consider Bridge to Terabithia a fantasy, because...well, it's not--it only appears to be on the surface.

Also, I wasn't speaking negatively about Mark or anybody else who may "hate" on my choice to include The Blair Witch Project in my list (I don't even think I used that word: "hating"). I just meant that not a lot of us here, from my observations, are fans of it, so I wanted to further point out my unique-ness, I suppose. I'm sorry if I seemed to attack or offend. :)

Ah, and I'll be finishing off the list by tonight's end. :cool:

[Powdered Water]

Oh, I know and Mark does too. I wasn't trying to imply anything other than to say outright that I won't be doing it to you in your personal list is all. No offense taken and none given I hope.

Everywhere else in the forum however, its fair game. :D

[TheDOMINATOR]

2. Big Fish
(Tim Burton, 2003)

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"A man tells his stories so many times that he becomes the stories. They live on after him, and in that way he becomes immortal."

I've said this two or three times now, but this is my Top 100 list: this is another one of the few movies to move me to tears. Bridge to Terabithia causes me to literally cry each and every time I watch it, and so does Big Fish. And, like with Bridge to Terabithia, a moment of profound happiness is swept over me upon the film's conclusion, after the powerfully saddening event takes its leave, to leave me with a vast, lasting smile as the credits begin to roll.

I don't mean to sound like a big softy :D, because I really don't think I am a softy at all; it's just that these few films have that big of an affect on me. :cool:

What also makes Big Fish my second favorite movie of all time is its beautiful cinematography: the film is filled with lush, beautiful scenery and landscapes, depicting a spectacular fantasy-like world. The characters are similarly lush with relatable traits and dazzling personalities and dialogue. The acting is top-notch, Ewan McGregor, Helena Bonham Carter, and the rest of the wonderful cast delivering excellent performances, and the story touches a deep part of me that is a feat rarely accomplished by most movies (at least on this level).

All in all, my feelings in any further detail are indescribable. I originally picked Big Fish up and watched it on a whim; I had read no reviews prior and no specific recommendations, and it remains the very best film-related whim I've ever had, and am likely ever to have.

[Powdered Water]

You big Softy.

How do I love Big Fish? Let me count the ways. A terrific film about love, loss, desire and many other things. For someone that says he's not really into fantasy I'd say you may need to re-evaluate that. Not only is this a "classic" fantasy story, its a damn fine one.

Great choice. I can't remember where I placed this in my list but I know it was pretty up there. Have you ever seen Benny and Joon? If you haven't then I highly recommend it to you if you're a fan of these types of rom-coms.

EDIT: Ah, It sits proudly at #42, right where it should be. :yup:

[TheUsualSuspect]

Love Bigfish.

[TheDOMINATOR]

You big Softy.

:D

For someone that says he's not really into fantasy I'd say you may need to re-evaluate that. Not only is this a "classic" fantasy story, its a damn fine one.

You see, Bridge to Terabithia and Big Fish might be classified as fantasies, but they're unique kinds of fantasies, in that the actual "fantasy" within both movies isn't really real in the universe of both films. That's what separates these two from the rest of the pack (among many other things) for me.

Have you ever seen Benny and Joon? If you haven't then I highly recommend it to you if you're a fan of these types of rom-coms.

Yep, I've seen it and it's in the collection. That's the one with Johnny Depp and Ed Harris, right? Even if it's not, I know I have Benny and Joon; I just want to know if I'm picturing the correct movie in my mind.

[Swan]

Labyrinth is also a fantasy. Hmm... yeah, I think Dom likes fantasies and doesn't even know it.

:up:

[Powdered Water]

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And I get where you're coming from but I still think you may have a bigger soft spot for fantasy than even you may be ready to admit right now. And that's A-O-K! Don't sweat it.

[TheDOMINATOR]

Ah, no Ed Harris, but yep; that's the one with Johnny Depp.

And I think both you and Swan may be right: I have a bigger affection for fantasies than I even realize. I think that's...rather fascinating, really, that this kind of stuff can get revealed through making these lists and threads. Nice! :cool:

[Swan]

I don't know how anyone could dislike fantasy. To me one of the greatest things about film is how it transports you into another world, and the fantasy genre does that best.

[Jerry Shaw]

Very nice top 10 DOM! Haven't seen the review for the first yet, but i already know it's going to be good. Awesome list! :)

[TheDOMINATOR]

1. 12 Angry Men
(Sidney Lumet, 1957)

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The movie that I've seen more than any other, and what was my single inspiration to start watching (more) black-and-white films, 12 Angry Men stands as my single favorite movie of all time. I originally saw it (and read the play which it's based on) in high school, and I didn't think much of it then, but when I bought it on DVD years later, I was completely and totally blown away.

The original play by Reginald Rose, which I've read several times now since high school, is magnificent, but the film is even better. Miles better. Much of the dialogue remains the same in both works, but the ending is almost completely altered from the play in the film (although the same verdict is reached in both), and the film does a much better job of packing a lot of emotion and makes for an all-around better cinematic concluding experience.

The acting here is better than that in any other movie I've ever seen. Henry Fonda is my all-time favorite actor and is at the very top of his game here, and all the other actors--from Jack Klugman, the timid Juror #5 to Lee J. Cobb, the outspoken Juror #3--deliver incredible, flawless perfomances. The script is gripping, and the suspense during the scenes that are meant to be so, are real goosebump-inducers.

12 Angry Men is going to top my list for some time to come.

[Harry Lime]

Good job on compiling your list and thanks for sharing it with us, Dom.

[Swan]

Awesome list, dUde.

[MovieMan8877445]

Great list, Dom.

[Swan]

I never expected 12 Angry Men to be #1, though. I always thought you hated it.

[TheDOMINATOR]

Thanks, guys. I'm extremely glad (and sort of relieved) that I've finally completed posting my list. :)

And that's only on Tuesdays, Swan.

;)

[n3wt]

Well done Dom on completing your list, I hope you had a good time making it as we all have reading it :yup:

[honeykid]

Loved your list Dom. Thanks for sharing. Good choice for #1 too. :up:

[Yoda]

Good stuff, and a great choice for #1. :)

Two enthusiastic thumbs up. :up: :up:

[The Prestige]

82. The Hills Have Eyes
(Alexandre Aja, 2006)

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Much to my surprise, I didn't care for the original too much, but this remake is a pure thrill-ride of truly great horror--it has it all, from awesome death scenes to terrifying antagonists to genuinely frightening scares. Relentless in its brutality, The Hills Have Eyes contains one memorably visceral scene that makes cringe.





Which scene are you referring to?

[TheDOMINATOR]

Thanks for all the compliments, guys. :) I'm glad you enjoyed browsing through it, as I have enjoyed compiling and posting it.

Which scene are you referring to?

The scene in which Jupiter and the other crazed mutant rape the blonde girl in the trailer.

I've got a pretty strong stomach for all kinds of violence, etc. in movies, but that scene made me particularly uncomfortable.

[TheDOMINATOR]

Since my Top 10 has slightly changed upon recently revisiting a couple titles for the first time in months, I figure now would be a good time to finally revisit my thread here. :cool:

I won't alter anything in the list in this thread, but since its creation, I've changed my Top 10. After recently revisiting the entire Godfather trilogy, The Godfather Part II has moved out of its former #15 spot in my Top 100, and into my Top 10. As a result, Labyrinth has been knocked out of it, unfortunely.

I just wanted to give my thread here a fresh breath of life. Thanks, guys. :)

[Fryzie_Film_Lover]

12. The Brave Little Toaster
(Jerry Rees, 1987)

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A surreal tale of a group of living home appliances who embark on a journey to find their master, during which they encounter untold hardships and overcome them all. The Brave Little Toaster is surprisingly dark and oddly disturbing, containing genuinely frightening characters (the Air Conditioner and infamous "killer clown") and a morbidly grotesque nightmare sequence. For a film this dark, it's a wonder that Disney released it. Regardless, The Brave Little Toaster is my favorite animated film of all time, beating out All Dogs Go to Heaven by the slimmest margin in the world.

OMG!!!! I haven't seen that movie since I was a kid fantastic list btw