Top 100 Favorite Movies of Journeyowns

[journeyowns]

This is something I'd been thinking about long before I started posting here a few days ago. This list is not perfect, as I haven't seen so many things that are on most of the lists I've read on this board. One of the reasons I began to post here is so I can step outside my little box and see things I perhaps wouldn't have dared to before.

Anyway, I think I have my 100 down and ready to reveal. Be warned, a lot of stupid comedy is on this list. It's my downfall.

I'll post the first 5 a little bit later.

[Juno MacGuff]

Awesomeness. Looking forward to it.

[Cries&Whispers]

I love stupid comedy. Bring it on. :)

[rauldc14]

wow lots of top 100 spawning after I started up mine. I'll be very much looking forward to yet another one.

[genesis_pig]

I love the guys avatar, makes me laugh everytime..
I hope Goonies is on your Top 100.

I love these Top 100 lists..

[planet news]

The problem with comedy is that it doesn't age well. Great comedy is hard to judge because time needs to pass. The Marx Brothers, for instance, still make me lol probably just as hard as they first did in the 30s and 40s.

Some "stupid comedy" I like off the top of my head are MP and the Holy Grail, MP's Meaning of Life, Airplane!, and Anchorman. Anchorman for more cultural reasons than anything, but as a film it is quite well done, I feel. It has that perfect combination of absurd that is so hard to criticize because then you look absurd.

[journeyowns]

100. Barbershop (2002)
(Ice Cube, Cedric The Entertainer)
http://www.thejayztour.com/1807812147p.jpg
"There are three things that Black people need to tell the truth about. Number one: Rodney King should've gotten his ass beat for being drunk in a Honda in a white part of Los Angeles. Number two: O.J. did it! And number three: Rosa Parks didn't do nuthin' but sit her Black ass down!"
http://www.sptimes.com/2003/01/02/photos/wk-video-BARBERSHOP.jpg

This is a movie I was dragged to see by my friends in High School. At the time I wasn't expecting to like it, let alone love it the way I do. It has a ton of heart and genuine laughs throughout for me. I came away caring about the characters and even impressed by the acting of rappers Ice Cube and Eve. What puts this movie over the top though, is Cedric The Entertainer. Several of his lines in this movie are gutbusters for me. I come away entertained every time I watch it and that's what I ask in a comedy movie.

99. Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan (2006)
http://www.movieposteraddict.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/06/mpaborat.jpg
"I arrived in America's airport with clothings, US dollars, and a jar of gypsy tears to protect me from AIDS."

http://www.salon.com/entertainment/feature/2006/11/10/guide_to_borat/story.jpg

This is one hilarious movie and genius performance by Sascha Baron Cohen. To be as genuinely funny as he is while working with people who aren't in on the joke has to be extremely hard. Putting himself in those situations is truly a ballsy thing and this movie delivers.

98. Shoot 'Em Up (2007)
(Clive Owen, Paul Giamatti)
http://thecia.com.au/reviews/s/images/shoot-em-up-poster-3.jpg
"Guns don't kill people! But they sure help."

http://amysrobot.com/files/shoot_em_up.JPG

Intense, action packed flick with some great lines in there that will leave you laughing. If you can suspend your disbelief and just enjoy the kills for the campy awesomeness they are, you'll like this movie. Just a great, bloody time.

97. Gone Baby Gone (2007)
(Casey Affleck, Morgan Freeman)
http://www.strangerswithcandythemovie.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/gone-baby-gone.jpg
"Kids forgive, they don't judge, they turn the other cheek, and what do they get for it?"
http://www.murphyslawbar.com/images/gone-baby-gone-still2-th.jpg

This movie kept me in suspense and on the edge of my seat. Great twist reveal in the end and great performances by Casey Affleck, Ed Harris, and Morgan Freeman.

96. Juno (2007)
(Ellen Page, Michael Cera)
http://moviefreak04.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/juno-poster-7652021.jpg
"You should've gone to China, you know, 'cause I hear they give away babies like free iPods. You know, they pretty much just put them in those t-shirt guns and shoot them out at sporting events."
http://www.hollywoodchicago.com/uploaded_images/juno3.jpg

A bright, quirky comedy that is really charming. Ellen Page is wonderful in the title role and I admit I'm a big fan of Michael Cera and he was his usual quirky awkward self in this one. The movie had great dialogue too.

[rauldc14]

Having Gone Baby Gone in there already makes this list look pretty good. Juno was pretty good, Borat was blah to me. I haven't seen the other 2.

[planet news]

Ah yes, Borat, I'd forgotten. Quite a funny film! I haven't even seen any of the other besides Juno, which was fantastically, fantastically meh, and I disagree with it's ideology completely.

[journeyowns]

95. O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000)
(George Clooney, John Turturro)
http://www.movieposter.com/posters/archive/main/1/MPW-765
"Those boys desecrated a burning cross!"
http://www.offoffoff.com/film/2001/images/obrother.jpg

Witty and entertaining movie based on Homer's "The Odyssey". The Coen brothers delivered bigtime on this one and it's my second favorite movie of theirs I've seen (though admittedly there are still many I need to see.) Really great movie and Clooney is fantastic in this.

94. Zodiac (2007)
(Jake Gyllenhaal, Mark Ruffalo)
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_PPgU44tBL8E/ScQEn_ptl8I/AAAAAAAAA4E/cU4NqLl8UxE/s400/zodiac+poster.jpg
"I am not the Zodiac. And if I were, I certainly wouldn't tell you."
http://image.guardian.co.uk/sys-images/Film/Pix/pictures/2007/05/01/zodiac460.jpg

This movie has a great flow and moves smoothly and is fascinating. Going in, I had no knowledge of the Zodiac killer case and as the movie progressed I felt deeply connected and longed for there to be resolution. Really enjoyed this.
93. Brian's Song (1971)
(James Caan, Billy Dee Williams)
http://image3.examiner.com/images/blog/EXID32043/images/brians-song-DVDcover.jpg
"Well, on uh, Fake Draw Screen Right I uh, pick up the linebacker if he's comin, 'less of course it's Butkus, then I simply notify the quarterback to send for a preacher."
http://www.themoviemind.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/brians-song.jpg

The ultimate guy tearjerker. It may help that I'm also a big football fan, but I think anyone could enjoy this movie. Hard to believe this is a made for TV movie, the quality is superb.

92. Zoolander (2001)
(Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson)
http://www.britannia.org/film/images/posters/img_00001419.jpg
"Have you ever wondered if there was more to life, other than being really, really, ridiculously good looking?"
http://queensberry-rules.com/images/stories/zoolander_vs_hansel.jpg

This is a ridiculously funny movie that I can continuously watch and enjoy. It is Ben Stiller's funniest movie in my opinion.

91. Ghosts of Mississippi (1996)
(Alec Baldwin, James Woods)
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"Today, thirty years later, I'm asking you twelve ladies and gentlemen to act boldly; to hold this defendant accountable and find him guilty... simply because it is right, it is just, and Lord knows, it is time. Is it ever too late to do the right thing?"
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_cM9WajkAdys/SwRpx7gXSJI/AAAAAAAAAlk/-xqt0lIYl8M/s320/photo_lrg.jpg

This is the tale of the third trial of Byron De La Beckwith, charged with killing civil rights activist Medgar Evers. The one thing that stands out to me in this movie is the portrayal of Byron De La Beckwith by James Woods. When I first saw this movie as a kid, James Woods terrified me. This character was the personification of evil. Still to this day I think it may be the best villain in any film...still kinda creeps me out and makes me uneasy.

[genesis_pig]

Love Zodiac & O' Brother Where Art Thou.

After seeing Zoolander on your list, I'm sure Tropic Thunder will show up here as well.
Just love Tropic Thunder..

[journeyowns]

I'm going to go back and edit in the previous posts with a bit of a format change. Rauldc's review is great and has made me wish I included more information on each movie I listed. I am going to go back and edit the previous two posts (but keep the movies the same.)

[planet news]

Zoolander was genuinely funny.

[honeykid]

Zoolander was genuinely funny.

To whom?

[downthesun]

I found Zoolander hilarious, so many good lines in it. "What is this, a centre for ants?", "Merman...merman"...

[journeyowns]

90. School Of Rock (2003)
(Jack Black, Joan Cusack)
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/1/11/School_of_Rock_Poster.jpg
"I have been touched by your kids... and I'm pretty sure that I've touched them."
http://pages.prodigy.net/zvelf/School_of_Rock_01.jpg

A very funny family comedy with a ton of heart. Jack Black for me is hit and miss, but here he was great. I thought the kids were fun and the whole movie is a great time.

89. Unleashed (2005)
(Jet Li, Morgan Freeman)
http://www.moviesonline.ca/movie-gallery/albums/userpics//unleashed_ver4.jpg
"You borrow money from me, you're expected to pay it back. You pay it back, the collar stays on. You don't pay it back, the collar comes of. A simple set of rules."
http://www.smh.com.au/ffximage/2005/08/17/unleashed_wideweb__430x282.jpg

I'm not normally very into martial arts movies. This is more than a martial arts movie. The action is intense but the characters are great. Bob Hoskins was a terrific villain in this movie. Thought it was very well acted too.

88. That Thing You Do! (1996)
(Tom Everett Scott, Liv Tyler)
http://www.siambig.com/shop/photo_product/movie-mania132610.jpg
"I've found that a hit record is like a stew. All the ingredients have to come together just right. Otherwise, it's just soup."
http://www.collider.com/uploads/imageGallery/That_Thing_You_Do/that_thing_you_do_movie_image_tom_hanks.jpg

This is one of many movies that made the list because my fondness of them from when I was a kid carries over into how much I like it today. I've seen this movie many times and I still enjoy it every showing.

87. Hardball (2001)
(Keanu Reeves, Diane Lane)
http://thecia.com.au/reviews/h/images/hardball-poster-0.jpg
"I want you guys to take a good look at yourselves and feel proud. We made it here. We're here. What I've learned from you is that really one of the most important things in life is showing up. I'm blown away by your ability to show up through everything that's gone on. The league never wanted you to play this game, but you showed up."
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_sn4M8gFCgnM/SFAh9CWL-RI/AAAAAAAAAK0/VGHXmQ7KqeQ/s400/keanu_reeves_julian_griffith_hardball_001.jpg

Chock up another sports-related movie for me. There will be more. I've always really dug this movie and I think the performances of the kids is the main reason. Keanu was good, but the kids were great. Lots of heart in this movie.

86. Enchanted (2007)
(Amy Adams, Patrick Dempsey)
http://www.girl.com.au/img/enchanted_art.jpg
"Thank you for taking care of my bride, peasants."
http://i.ytimg.com/vi/YMPOTyIQ7VQ/hqdefault.jpg

This live action Disney fairy tale is not a movie I expected to like as much as I do. Amy Adams is wonderful in the lead role, but the best part of the film in my opinion is every scene James Marsden is in. His part cracks me up.

[Juno MacGuff]

Definitely plus reps for Juno and The School Of Rock.

[journeyowns]

85. Three Kings (1999)
(George Clooney, Mark Wahlberg)
http://www.trexle.net/img/posters/6/199311.jpg
"Bush told the people to rise up against Saddam. They thought they'd have our support. They don't. Now they're getting slaughtered."
http://www.watchmoviestreaming.com/pictures/threekings1.jpg

Great action, but also a very smart movie with a message. I really like this movie more and more on every viewing.

84. Little Miss Sunshine (2006)
(Abigail Breslin, Greg Kinnear)
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"Oh my God, I'm getting pulled over. Everyone, just... pretend to be normal."
http://rippleeffects.files.wordpress.com/2008/08/vw-van-in-little-miss-sunshine.jpg
Perhaps it's because I'm from a pretty dysfunctional family, so I related to this movie...and that kind of scares me. I thought this was fantastically done and with great performances. I absolutely loved the ending too.

83. Dazed and Confused (1993)
(Jason London, Rory Cochrane)
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"Well, all I'm saying is that I want to look back and say that I did I the best I could while I was stuck in this place. Had as much fun as I could while I was stuck in this place. Played as hard as I could while I was stuck in this place... Dogged as many girls as I could while I was stuck in this place."
http://www.dvdjournal.com/reviewimgs/d/dazedandconfused_imgs/dazedandconfused_01.jpg

What a great teen film with a great ensemble cast. The characters are likable (well except the ones you aren't supposed to like). Very good film.

82. Just Visiting (2001)
(Jean Reno, Christina Applegate)
http://wpcontent.answers.com/wikipedia/en/thumb/8/8e/Just_visiting01.jpg/200px-Just_visiting01.jpg
"I am eating this very good meats and vegetables in a very fine sauce... I will s*** easy tomorrow"
http://images.allmoviephoto.com/2001_Just_Visiting/christian_clavier_just_visiting_001.jpg

This is one of the funniest movies I've seen. The interaction between Jean Reno and Christian Clavier is just tremendous. I found this on VHS back in early high school and my family just loved it. Wore the tape out. Funny, funny movie.

81. The Visitor (2007)
(Richard Jenkins, Haaz Sleiman)
http://www.filmdetail.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/the-visitor_poster.jpg
"You can't just take people away like that. Do you hear me? He was a good man, a good person. It's not fair! We are not just helpless children! He had a life! Do you hear me? I mean, do YOU hear ME? What's the matter with you?"
http://blogs.woodtv.com/files/2009/02/the-visitor-photo-courtesy-overture-films-3.jpg

Wow, how great was Richard Jenkins in this movie? I believe coming into this I had only seen him in minor roles in comedy movies (where he is also great). This movie blew me away.

*It's kinda funny how Just Visting and The Visitor ended up back-to-back. Wasn't intentional.

[planet news]

I'd completely forgotten about School of Rock! What a fun picture.

Enchanted was actually sort of moving for a hopeless romantic like me.

Three Kings rocked.

LMS was okay.

[mistique]

nice to see That thing you do on a top 100 list.

[christine]

Love your choices - Oh Brother, School of Rock and Zodiac, and The Visitor is a lovely gentle film, just the kind I like :)

[LuDiNaToR]

unleashed good pick.

[journeyowns]

Thanks for the comments guys. :) I will try to crank out another 5 tonight.

[rauldc14]

Love the layout to the top 100. Zodiac is a movie I've got to see again.

[journeyowns]

Love the layout to the top 100. Zodiac is a movie I've got to see again.

Well, I did pretty much steal it from you...

And yeah, Zodiac is a great film. Need to actually get it on DVD, I've rented it a few times now.

[planet news]

Zodiac was decent.

[journeyowns]

80. Big Fish (2003)
(Ewan McGregor, Albert Finney)
http://i.clevver.com/fullphoto/6722/500/950/big-fish-movie-poster-1.jpg
"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."
http://scribbleking.typepad.com/scribble_king/images/big_fish.jpg

This is the story of a son trying to find out the true story of his mysterious father. This is a marvelous movie, really beautiful on the eyes. I loved the casting in this movie, as I'm a big fan of Ewan McGregor. Really good flick.

79. National Lampoon's Animal House (1978)
(John Belushi, Tim Matheson)
http://blog.seattlepi.com/fremontoktoberfest/library/007_animal_house.jpg
"Thank you, sir! May I have another?"
http://www.onmilwaukee.com/images/articles/me/metcalffurst/metcalffurst_story1.jpg

One of the funniest comedies of all-time and still stands up today. What a movie.

78. Gladiator (2000)
(Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix)
http://www.posterspoint.com/laminas/cine/CINE165.jpg
"At my signal, unleash hell."
http://passionforcinema.com/wp-content/uploads/gladiator-2.jpg

What a wonderful movie. The battle scenes are awesome. The acting is top notch. The scenery is beautiful. Crowe is one of those actors that I'll see in anything. Oh, and that Phoenix guy isn't half bad himself...

77. Tropic Thunder (2008)
(Ben Stiller, Robert Downey Jr.)
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51d8uGDcd6L.jpg
"I know what dude I am. I'm the dude playin' the dude, disguised as another dude!"
http://0.tqn.com/d/movies/1/0/-/t/R/tropicthunderpubq.jpg

Remember when I said Zoolander was Ben Stiller's funniest movie? Yeah, I forgot this one was on the list higher. Funny stuff. Downey Jr. was incredible as always.

76. Dogma (1999)
(Ben Affleck, Matt Damon)
http://imagecache2.allposters.com/IMAGES/MG/190920.jpg
"In the three years I followed his ass around Jerusalem, did I ever get laid? Hell no. And I was in my prime. I could've been knee-deep in shepherd's daughters, not to mention fine-ass Mary Magdalene. She had a thing for dark meat, if you follow me."
http://www.fortheretarded.com/images/dogma-matt&ben.jpg

What can I say, I'm a huge Kevin Smith fan. This movie pokes fun at religion, but in no-way is anti-religion. I think anyone with a sense of humor could like this flick. I'd hope so atleast.

[The Prestige]

Rep for Three Kings and Little Miss Sunshine, even though the latter what be a LOT lower on my list these days. David O'Russell has yet to do better than Three Kings

[genesis_pig]

So far haven't seen Just Visiting, Hard Ball, Ghosts of Missisipi, Brian's Song & Barbershop from your list.

Ghosts of Missisipi might be something of interest to me, don't care for the rest though.
As for the rest, Enchanted, didn't care for it much. But the rest of your movies are great.
Especially the comedies, we have similar taste in comedies.. School of Rock, Dogma, Zoolander & Tropic Thunder were too damn cool.

[genesis_pig]

Remember when I said Zoolander was Ben Stiller's funniest movie? Yeah, I forgot this one was on the list higher. Funny stuff. Downey Jr. was incredible as always.


True, he does a great impersonation of Russell Crowe.

[Powdered Water]

Just Visiting. Outstanding choice. I may only say that because I also have it on my list. I need to track down the french version. But that version you posted is also the one I fell in love with and it is truly funny stuff.

Big Fish is also a very good film. Great start to your list.

[Juno MacGuff]

I watched Brian Song which is one of my Dads favorite movies. I think it is the only movie he cries over.

[journeyowns]

I watched Brian Song which is one of my Dads favorite movies. I think it is the only movie he cries over.

What did you think?

[Miss Vicky]

+rep for Gladiator and Tropic Thunder, though (of course) I think they both ought to be higher on the list.

[christine]

I watched Brian Song which is one of my Dads favorite movies. I think it is the only movie he cries over.

It's one of my brothers favourites too and one he always refers to when asked what would make a grown man cry.

[journeyowns]

75. Inglorious Basterds (2009)
(Brad Pitt, Christoph Waltz)
http://bookreview.historyguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/Inglourious_Basterds_poster.jpg
"You probably heard we ain't in the prisoner-takin' business; we in the killin' Nazi business. And cousin, business is a-boomin'."
http://img2.timeinc.net/ew/dynamic/imgs/090812/review/Inglourious-Basterds_l.jpg

Brilliant movie by Tarantino. Loved the killing, loved the story. I always equate this movie with a funny story. I first watched this with my younger brother who was 20 at the time. As soon as the movie finished he turned to me and asked "So was that a true story?" I couldn't help but to laugh.

74. Cool Hand Luke (1967)
(Paul Newman, George Kennedy)
http://image3.examiner.com/images/blog/EXID5464/images/194567%7ECool-Hand-Luke-Posters.jpg
"You run one time, you got yourself a set of chains. You run twice you got yourself two sets. You ain't gonna need no third set, 'cause you gonna get your mind right."
http://www.liquorsnob.com/pictures/Cool-Hand-Luke.jpg

First saw this movie in cinema class in high school and it is the movie I loved the most out of the whole class. Paul Newman is awesome.

73. Terminator 2: Judgement Day
(Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton)
http://www.posters.ws/images/96444/terminator_2_judgment_day.jpg
"Come with me if you want to live!"
http://www.jamescameron.org/pictures_pics_photos_images/movie_film/terminator_2_judgment_day_10.jpg

Arnolds best movie. Loved this movie since the first time I saw it. Awesome action flick.

72. Love Actually (2003)
(Alan Rickman, Liam Neeson)
http://www.jnpp.ee/dvd/Pildid/DVD%20PILDID/love%20actually.jpg
"Let's go get the **** kicked out of us by love."
http://www.independentcritics.com/images/loveactually2SPLASH.jpg

Yeah, I'll admit it...I'm a sucker for a good romcom. I just really like this movie. Touching flick.

71. Old School (2003)
(Luke Wilson, Vince Vaughn)
http://thecia.com.au/reviews/o/images/old-school-poster-2.jpg
"True love is hard to find, sometimes you think you have true love and then you catch the early flight home from San Diego and a couple of nude people jump out of your bathroom blindfolded like a ******* magic show ready to double team your girlfriend..."
http://www.novafm.com.au/lib/images/gallery/full/Frank-the-Tank-Everybody-s-doing-it-4129.jpg

This is one movie that probably should be higher on my list, but I settled to put it here. Several comedies have come out since that are much funnier but when this came out it was hysterical. Still really love it.

[christine]

Cool Hand Luke is on my list too, such a great film. Paul Newman was so damn sexy!

[Caitlyn]

Very cool list... I adore Just Visiting.... :)

[meatwadsprite]

Zodiac was decent.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TT491ctM8Kk

[journeyowns]

70. Star Wars: Episode IV: A New Hope (1977)
(Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford)
http://www.popartuk.com/g/l/lgfp1416+a-new-hope-original-movie-score-star-wars-episode-iv-poster.jpg
"For over a thousand generations, the Jedi knights were the guardians of peace and justice in the old Republic... before the dark times... before the empire."
http://www.videocvs.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/star-wars.jpg

I remember watching a VHS of this my dad taped off of the TV as a kid. I watched it so many times I'd know when to scoot on over to the VCR to press fast-forward to get through the commercials before the commercial would hit. Great movie, and I'm not even really into Sci-Fi.

69. The Sandlot (1993)
(Tom Guiry, Mike Vitar)
http://www.uwec.edu/newsreleases/06/april/images/sandlot2.jpg
"Let me tell you something kid; Everybody gets one chance to do something great. Most people never take the chance, either because they're too scared, or they don't recognize it when it spits on their shoes."
http://media.jinni.com/movie/the-sandlot/the-sandlot-1.jpeg

Another nostalgia flick from my youth AND another sports movie! Two for one! Anyway, I love this movie...alot.

68. Almost Famous (2000)
(Patrick Fugit, Billy Crudup)
http://www.moviecritic.ca/reviews/2000/almost_famous_poster.jpg
"I love you. And I'm about to boldly go where... many men have gone before."
http://a.espncdn.com/photo/2009/0726/pg2_almostfamous2_sw_300.jpg

Really awesome rock n' roll tale. Really awesome cast. (Jason Lee rules!) Recommended very highly.

67. Kingpin (1996)
(Woody Harrelson, Randy Quaid)
http://moviesoftheday.com/upload/covers/46531/kingpin-cover-3.jpg
"Just because you're familiar with the missionary position doesn't make you a missionary."
http://rulesofawesomeness.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/bad-hair-kingpin-movie-bill-murray.jpg

This movie always makes me laugh. I'm such a big Woody Harrelson fan and BILL MURRAY is the villain. Gotta love it.

66. Step Brothers (2008)
(Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly)
http://treacleandco.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/StepBrothersPoster.preview.jpg
"Suppose Nancy sees me coming out of the shower and decides to come on to me. I'm looking good, got a luscious v of hair going through my chest pubes down to my ball fro. She takes one look at me and goes " Oh my god, I've had the old bull now I want the young calf" and she grabs me by the weiner."
http://blog.mlive.com/james_sanford/2008/07/large_0-20080725-stepbrothers-willferrell-johncreilly.jpg

I love the Will Ferrell-John C. Reilly tandem so so much. They are the perfect combo. This movie is hilarious.

[1 Angry Man]

Yes! Good to see Step Brothers on your list! one of my favorite comedies:D

[journeyowns]

65. Hustle & Flow (2005)
(Terrence Howard, Anthony Anderson)
http://www.filmmakermagazine.com/blog/uploaded_images/2799poster-791378.jpg
"There are two types of people: those that talk the talk and those that walk the walk. People who walk the walk sometimes talk the talk but most times they don't talk at all, 'cause they walkin'. Now, people who talk the talk, when it comes time for them to walk the walk, you know what they do? They talk people like me into walkin' for them."
http://homepage.mac.com/merussell/iblog/B835531044/C969231614/E20050722164624/Media/HustleAndFlow.jpg

Terrence Howard is awesome, and this movie is proof. Great music, great gritty story.

64. The Prestige (2006)
(Christian Bale, Hugh Jackman)
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/164/377808569_817ff29a88.jpg
"Now you're looking for the secret. But you won't find it because of course, you're not really looking. You don't really want to work it out. You want to be fooled."
http://www.groundlings-review.com/blog/uploaded_images/prestige-scene-740943.jpg

I like it when a surprise ending gets me and this one did. It probably should be higher on my list and might next time I put it together if I get to re-watch this again.

63. Clerks II (2006)
(Brian O'Halloran, Jeff Anderson)
http://www.stomptokyo.com/reelopinions/images/Clerks%202%20poster.jpg
"We were just killing time with those classes! One semester we took Criminology, for Christ's sakes. What the **** were we training to be, Batmen?"
http://www.lazydork.com/movies/clerks2.jpg

I'm a huge fan of Kevin Smith and this movie is awesome. The long-awaited sequel is flat-out hilarious.

62. Man On Fire (2004)
(Denzel Washington, Dakota Fanning)
http://thecia.com.au/reviews/m/images/man-on-fire-poster-0.jpg
"Forgiveness is between them and God. It's my job to arrange the meeting."
http://images.starpulse.com/Photos/Previews/Man-on-Fire-movie-p03.jpg

One of a few Denzel Washington films on this list. Intense, suspenseful thriller. Dakota was really great in this too.

61. The Karate Kid (1984)
(Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita)
http://blogs.scripps.com/abil/mayo/karate-kid-poster01.jpg
"Get him a body bag!"
http://img.metro.co.uk/i/pix/2009/01/karatekid_450x300.jpg

Another movie I watched repeatedly as a kid...and still do. I still haven't seen the new 2010 remake...very hesitant.

[Caitlyn]

Love The Karate Kid... you might want to join Photobucket (if you haven't already) and let them host your pictures... saves a lot of broken links... :)

[rauldc14]

The Prestige and Man on Fire are phenominal

[journeyowns]

60. Hot Tub Time Machine (2010)
(John Cusack, Rob Corddry)
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nfkUveGxxk4/S1qD_aeAj8I/AAAAAAAAA1U/uC3r-b3bc0c/s400/hot_tub_time_machine_poster.jpg
"Excuse me Miss, what color is Michael Jackson?"
http://media.nj.com/stephen_whitty_on_movies/photo/hot-tub-time-machine-movie-reviewjpg-57375d04c9d4f5f1_large.jpg

I may get some flack for having this on my list, but I can't help what I like and I REALLY like this movie. A non-stop laughfest.

59. Slumdog Millionaire (2008)
(Dev Patel, Freida Pinto)
http://popculturezoo.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/slumdog_millionaire_dvd.jpg
"When somebody asks me a question, I tell them the answer."
http://fromthegreenroom.files.wordpress.com/2009/09/hr_slumdog_millionaire_3.jpg?w=245&h=229

This is a movie I actually had zero interest in seeing when I heard about it. After some prodding from friends, I finally saw it shortly before the Oscars the year it won...and it blew me away. I thought it was a great tale and wonderfully done.

58. Bad Santa (2003)
(Billy Bob Thornton, Tony Cox)
http://www.horrorphile.net/images/bad-santa-movie-poster.jpg
"I beat the **** out of some kids today. But it was for a purpose. It made me feel good about myself. It was like I did something constructive with my life or something, I dunno, like I accomplished something."
http://www.webwombat.com.au/entertainment/movies/images/bad-santa.JPG

Man, this movie is funny. Flat-out crude and hilarious. Billy Bob is great as the drunken thief Santa and they could not have possibly found a more creepy, but likeable kid for this movie.

57. Miracle (2004)
(Kurt Russell, Patricia Clarkson)
http://thecia.com.au/reviews/m/images/miracle-poster-0.jpg
"You think you can win on talent alone? Gentlemen, you don't have enough talent to win on talent alone."
http://img2.timeinc.net/ew/dynamic/imgs/080319/Sports/Miracle-Kurt-Russel_l.jpg

What, is that another sports movie? I really find this movie to be an inspirational patriotic movie. Again, I love sports and this is the tale of the biggest win in the history of United States hockey. Really dig this movie.

56. A Knight's Tale (2001)
(Heath Ledger, Paul Bettany)
http://images2.boxwish.com/profile_images/profile/943/poster_knights_tale.jpg
"We're the sons of peasants. Glory, and riches, and stars are beyond our grasps. But a full stomach, that dream can come true."
http://img2.timeinc.net/ew/dynamic/imgs/061013/16250__knight_l.jpg

If my brother were to make a top 100 list, I'd put money on the fact that this would rank top 5. I've seen this movie with him many times and I really do like it alot. I think Ledger is great, but Bettany really shines in this. Great, fun movie.

[journeyowns]

55. V For Vendetta (2006)
(Natalie Portman, Hugo Weaving)
http://www.popartuk.com/g/l/lgpp30625+natalie-portman-is-evey-v-for-vendetta-poster.jpg
"A building is a symbol, as is the act of destroying it. Symbols are given power by people. A symbol, in and of itself is powerless, but with enough people behind it, blowing up a building can change the world."
http://www.movieretriever.com/images/partner/blogs/278_vendetta2006preview.jpg

I never read the graphic novel, so I can't say if the movie gave it justice or not...I just know that I really liked the movie.

54. Braveheart (1995)
(Mel Gibson, Sophie Marceau)
http://www.proteqaz.com/files/5712/5783/7497/braveheart.JPG
"Lower your flags and march straight back to England, stopping at every home you pass by to beg forgiveness for a hundred years of theft, rape, and murder. Do that and your men shall live. Do it not, and every one of you will die today."
http://tamara-exposito.wikispaces.com/file/view/braveheart.jpg/31941271/braveheart.jpg

Mel Gibson at his best and most badass.

53. A Beautiful Mind (2001)
(Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly)
http://www.danielngari.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/abeautifulmindposter.jpg
"Imagine if you suddenly learned that the people, the places, the moments most important to you were not gone, not dead, but worse, had never been. What kind of hell would that be?"
http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Guardian/Pix/pictures/2010/6/30/1277895065493/Russell-Crowe-portays-Joh-007.jpg

Just a fantastic movie all-around.

52. Saving Private Ryan (1998)
(Tom Hanks, Tom Sizemore)
http://popcritics.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/Saving_Private_Ryan_poster.jpg
"This Ryan better be worth it. He'd better go home and cure some disease or invent a longer-lasting lightbulb or something. 'Cause the truth is, I wouldn't trade 10 Ryans for one Vecchio or one Caparzo."
http://www.theaspectratio.net/90sIIsavingprivate.jpg

The visuals in this movie are just phenomenal, probably better than any other war movie. I remember seeing this for the first time and thinking how crazy real it felt.

51. Finding Forrester (2000)
(Sean Connery, Rob Brown)
http://earnthis.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/forresterdvdcover.jpg
"No thinking - that comes later. You must write your first draft with your heart. You rewrite with your head. The first key to writing is... to write, not to think!"
http://blog.grdodge.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Finding-Forrester.jpg

Just a positive experience all-around. I can't count how many times I've seen this movie throughout my life and it still is enjoyable every time.

[rauldc14]

Well done on the lad five picks lad. I love A Beautiful Mind, Saving Private Ryan, and V for Vendetta.

[planet news]

I repped your post with Bad Santa and HTTM only because I wanted to so much to derep it but didn't have the heart to. Bad Santa was just an awful film. As are the rest of the films on that particular post. I disagree greatly with that entire post. The films on that post aren't even marginal like your post above. They are just bad. I have no idea why Slumdog won Best Picture either. That particular award has failed time and time again to chose anything of value. Take a look at Hurt Locker. Not a bad film, but Inglourious was groundbreaking.

[journeyowns]

I repped your post with Bad Santa and HTTM only because I wanted to so much to derep it but didn't have the heart to. Bad Santa was just an awful film. As are the rest of the films on that particular post. I disagree greatly with that entire post. The films on that post aren't even marginal like your post above. They are just bad. I have no idea why Slumdog won Best Picture either. That particular award has failed time and time again to chose anything of value. Take a look at Hurt Locker. Not a bad film, but Inglourious was groundbreaking.

Thanks for the input, but I'll point out again that this is the list of my 100 favorite films, not the 100 best films ever made. These are the films that I enjoy the most and have rewatch value for me.

[Powdered Water]

Ignore the criticism. Besides, Bad Santa rocks. Just because there's one person on the planet that doesn't think so. Life will go on.

55 through 51 are all Aces. Well done.

Have you seen Band of Brothers (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0185906/)? A must see for Saving Private Ryan fans, I says. :yup:

[journeyowns]

Have you seen Band of Brothers (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0185906/)? A must see for Saving Private Ryan fans, I says. :yup:

Absolutely have, several times. Love it. Very interested to see if the new miniseries The Pacific is close to as good.

[Powdered Water]

I gotta imagine its pretty decent, a lot of the same people are behind it.

[genesis_pig]

I find Slumdog Millionaire entertaining... but yes it's true it didn't deserve an Oscar, but the other nominations seemed a bit boring, So I'm fine with it.

Planet, I have already mentioned this to you once before on another thread. Most of us here are filmbuffs.. & not Philosophers. So we enjoy 2001 as much as we enjoy Bruce Lee & Chuck Norris films.

I for can't stand most of the animes (Which I know you love, I absolutely love Akira & Cowboy Bebop though)..
I can't stand Woody Allen. So does that make my taste in films inferior to yours?....
Nope, We are film buffs here, & so is Journeyowns.

WE ENJOY MOVIES!!...

[genesis_pig]

Have you seen Band of Brothers (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0185906/)? A must see for Saving Private Ryan fans, I says. :yup:

Yes, a must-see!!!
If you haven't already prioritize it on your list.

[journeyowns]

Yes, a must-see!!!
If you haven't already prioritize it on your list.

Yeah, didn't include it because it's a miniseries. If those were included, it would have cracked the list somewhere probably.

[genesis_pig]

Yes, I agree.. There are many movies I left out of my Top 100 too...
Making these Top 100 lists is damn hard... I ended up doing mine in an hour or so.

BTW part 9 of Band of Brothers was so damn shocking.. Brilliant portrayal.
I have to watch The Pacific soon.

[journeyowns]

50. Role Models (2008)
(Seann William Scott, Paul Rudd)
http://www.thecinemasource.com/moviesdb/images/Role_Models-poster.jpg
"What I'm trying to say is that when I get out of prison, can I hang out with your ten-year-old son?"
http://img2.timeinc.net/ew/dynamic/imgs/081104/role-models_l.jpg

Movie is probably too high on this list in retrospect and shouldn't beat out many of the movies before it, but that would take a lot of editing I'm not willing to do. Even so, this movie is so funny. One of those movies you can pop in when having a bad day and know it'll make those couple hours go better.


49. Chasing Amy (1997)
(Ben Affleck, Jason Lee)
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41EHH08VR1L.jpg
"You gotta respect that kind of display of affection, you know what I mean? Sure, it's crazy, it's rude, it's self-absorbed, but, uh, you know, it's love."
http://mutantreviewers.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/amy1.jpg

Another entry from the View-Askiewniverse. This is one of Kevin Smith's best. Really great flick.

48. Hoosiers (1989)
(Gene Hackman, Dennis Hopper)
http://static.realbuzz.com/images/articles/hoosiers%280%29.jpg
"I would hope you would support who we are. Not, who we are not. These six individuals have made a choice to work, a choice to sacrifice, to put themselves on the line 23 nights for the next 4 months, to represent you, this high school. That kind of commitment and effort deserves and demands your respect. This is your team."
http://cdn1.sbnation.com/imported_assets/130621/hoosiers_medium.jpg

This is the best basketball movie ever made, and I like a bunch of basketball flicks. Just a story you can get behind, with magnificent performances by the cast.

47. The Pursuit of Happyness (2006)
(Will Smith, Jaden Smith)
http://www.vibrant-life.ca/pursuit-of-happyness1.jpg
"It was right then that I started thinking about Thomas Jefferson on the Declaration of Independence and the part about our right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. And I remember thinking how did he know to put the pursuit part in there? That maybe happiness is something that we can only pursue and maybe we can actually never have it. No matter what. How did he know that?"
http://www.sulekha.com/mstore/arsheek/albums/jaden_smith16.jpg

Really touching movie that hits home extra close for me, with homelessness being an issue that has touched my family and loved ones. Will Smith was fantastic, as well as his son.

46. Superbad (2007)
(Jonah Hill, Michael Cera)
http://www.411mania.com/siteimages/superbad-poster_50028.jpg
"You know when you hear girls say 'Ah man, I was so ****-faced last night, I shouldn't have ****** that guy?' We could be that mistake!"
http://thelimitsofscience.files.wordpress.com/2009/05/superbad4.jpg?w=480&h=320

This is such an insanely funny and quotable movie. I think I saw this in theaters two or three times. I just love lots of the Apatow troupes work. This movie is right in my wheelhouse and I love it.

[journeyowns]

45. Matchstick Men (2003)
(Nicholas Cage, Sam Rockwell)
http://sinema.pursaklargencleri.com/uploads/501602matchstick-men-posters.jpg
"I'm not very good at being a father, all right? I barely get by just being me."
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bXFfz7FfDw0/SvcXzd3CWZI/AAAAAAAABtk/errSLZK8FGI/s400/matchstick-men.jpg

This one was given to me as a gift and I really enjoyed it. Nicholas Cage is probably the most hot and cold actor out there. I either love his work or loathe it. This one I like very much.


44. Elf (2003)
(Will Ferrell, James Caan)
http://thecia.com.au/reviews/e/images/elf-poster-2.jpg
"I passed through the seven levels of the Candy Cane forest, through the sea of swirly twirly gum drops, and then I walked through the Lincoln Tunnel."
http://www.jeanierhoades.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/elf_d95-18f.jpg

Every Christmas I have to watch this movie. Just cracks me up. Also, I kinda have a thing for Zooey Deschanel...


43. Idiocracy (2006)
(Luke Wilson, Maya Rudolph)
http://www.bitterbalcony.com/files/idiocracy1.jpg
"And there was a time in this country, a long time ago, when reading wasn't just for fags and neither was writing. People wrote books and movies, movies that had stories so you cared whose ass it was and why it was farting, and I believe that time can come again!"
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ImHsGa18NYM/R4REm8CMmrI/AAAAAAAAAmc/rz4anl_M4LM/s400/idiocracy.jpg

Another movie that just cracks me up. I'm a fan of Mike Judge and think this may be my favorite thing he's done. I like Office Space, but like this movie much more.


42. Moulin Rouge (2001)
(Nicole Kidman, Ewan McGregor)
http://nochedecine.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/moulin-rouge-poster08.jpg
"Then I'll write a song and we'll put it in the show and whenever you sing it or hear it. Or whistle or hum it then you'll know. It'll mean that we love one another."
http://upload.moldova.org/movie/movies/m/moulin_rouge/thumbnails/tn2_moulin_rouge_1.jpg

I'm a sucker for a good musical. This is one. The music is great. The acting is great. I'm a big Ewan McGregor fan and he's great in this.


41. The Dark Knight (2008)
(Christian Bale, Heath Ledger)
http://media.giantbomb.com/uploads/0/5802/1079039-fp9347the_dark_knight_posters_super.jpg
"See, this is how crazy Batman's made Gotham! If you want order in Gotham, Batman must take off his mask and turn himself in. Oh, and every day he doesn't, people will die, starting tonight. I'm a man of my word."
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/photos/uncategorized/2009/03/08/batman_and_the_joker_2.jpg

The best comic book adaptation there is. Christopher Nolan did a great job with this one. I think Ledger deserved the oscar and should have gotten it even if he didn't pass away. He was amazing. RIP Heath Ledger.

[TheGirlWhoHadAllTheLuck_]

Thumbs up for Moulin Rouge :) It's in my top 100 too.

[planet news]

This portion of the list is quite good. The list is getting progressively better. Not unexpected considering the nature of a list...

---

Most of us here are filmbuffs.. & not Philosophers.
Oh.
I for can't stand most of the animes (Which I know you love, I absolutely love Akira & Cowboy Bebop though)..
:facepalm:
I can't stand Woody Allen. So does that make my taste in films inferior to yours?....
Absolutely.
Nope, We are film buffs here, & so is Journeyowns.
No comment.
WE ENJOY MOVIES!!...
:shrug:

[genesis_pig]

Am I the only who dislikes The Pursuit of Happyness?

Haven't met a sole being who dislikes that movie.. It's so lonely out here..

[genesis_pig]

Planet! after watching Annie Hall, I find Woody a bit less annoying.
It was a damn good movie... Maybe I started of with wrong movies of his..

Any suggestions for my next Woody Allen film?

[planet news]

'Tis a great film. :D Maybe now your tastes might finally start to even out with my own! :p

Seriously, glad you liked it.

Try the one he made after that. Manhattan. It's even better in some ways---but deals with similar subject matter---and it's probably the most beautifully shot Allen film ever made.

[genesis_pig]

I'm on it.. thanks.
Always appreciate a good recommendation, even from people with crappy taste like you. :D

[mark f]

Woody actually made Interiors in between Annie Hall and Manhattan, but who cares, right?

[planet news]

We can't all be encyclopedias like you, mark.

But Interiors is nothing like Annie Hall. It's still a good film, but it's very quiet and subdued and has no humor or romance.

[Brodinski]

am i the only who dislikes the pursuit of happyness?

Haven't met a sole being who dislikes that movie.. It's so lonely out here..

+ 1

[Cries&Whispers]

+ 1

That was me. It's meh. I can totally see how someone else could like it. But I just don't.

[journeyowns]

40. Zombieland (2009)
(Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg)
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_z4PHzwTy93U/SoVpK8pH5UI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/ff_fy2t6VJY/s400/Zombieland+Poster+2.jpg
"There's a box of Twinkies in that grocery store. Not just any box of Twinkies, the last box of Twinkies that anyone will enjoy in the whole universe. Believe it or not, Twinkies have an expiration date. Some day very soon, Life's little Twinkie gauge is gonna go... empty."
http://media.mlive.com/kzgazette/entertainment/photo/zombieland-scene-09b249a574afd32c_large.jpg

One of the coolest movies I know. Hilarious and action-packed. What's not to like?


39. Major League (1989)
(Tom Berenger, Charlie Sheen)
http://images.picturesdepot.com/photo/m/major_league_poster-25323.jpg
"Just a reminder, fans, comin' up is our "Die-hard Night" here at the stadium. Free admission to anyone who was actually alive the last time the Indians won a pennant."
http://media.masslive.com/entertainment/photo/james-gammonjpg-e059df79da73d671_large.jpg


This is a movie I watched all the time growing up and just could not get enough of. I love a good sports comedy, and that is just what this is.


37. Rocky (1976)
(Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire)
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9HU9AtbToFs/SG0O6kkrUxI/AAAAAAAABso/_F3gh8b0fCo/s400/Rocky+I%5B1976%5D+poster.jpg
"ADRIAN!"
http://www.classicfilmguide.com/image.php?id=496

I like all of the Rocky films, even 5 (but that's mainly due to the cheese level being off the charts). This one, however, is the best of the bunch by a mile. I love a good underdog story.


36. Glory (1989)
(Matthew Broderick, Denzel Washington)
http://www.lawrence.edu/dept/student_dean/multicultural_affairs/Images%20&%20Docs/glory-dvdcover1.jpg
"Let me tell you something, boy. You can march like the white man, you can talk like him. You can sing his songs, you can even wear his suits. But, you ain't NEVER gonna be nothing to him, than an ugly ass chimp... in a blue suit."
http://img2.timeinc.net/ew/dynamic/imgs/070731/gallery/glory_l.jpg

Great war movie with an awesome cast.

[The Prestige]

I like Rocky.

[Cries&Whispers]

I like your list a lot because it's full of movies anyone can enjoy. Your choices aren't pretentious or too 'high-end', but many are still exceptional. I think it's probably the most accessible list I've seen here.

[planet news]

Your choices aren't pretentious or too 'high-end'
Precisely what's wrong with the list.

[journeyowns]

Precisely what's wrong with the list.

We all enjoy what we enjoy man. One of the reasons I joined this board is because I haven't seen most of the "high-end" movies that are out there. I'm trying to branch out, but you can't list what you haven't seen.

[planet news]

Relax. I'm kidding. Half of these I actually couldn't help liking while a watched them. Bad Santa is not one of those however.

[journeyowns]

Relax. I'm kidding. Half of these I actually couldn't help liking while a watched them. Bad Santa is not one of those however.

Just an observation, if you're "kidding" in like 80% of your posts it 1, isn't funny anymore, and 2, is extremely hard to tell when you're serious.

[Juno MacGuff]

Am I the only who dislikes The Pursuit of Happyness?

Haven't met a sole being who dislikes that movie.. It's so lonely out here..You must be the only one. I think most people like it because of the story itself, how a man overcomes so many odds to make things to succeed for he and his son. I think if you put any adult in that same situation they would try and do the same.

[genesis_pig]

Nope, I am not the only one anymore.. Brodinski is in with me too..

I agree that how he overcomes all those odds might have been interesting.. but didn't you find it a bit glamourized & unreal at some point.. I have seen some pretty serious movies based on real life about people struggling... but this one was too damn flashy.
& it sold out well because of the cute kid...

Anyway, I have the same argument with my girl. She absolutely loves this film.. & she loves the kid.. She even tried talking me into watching Karate Kid.. But I wouldn't budge.

[Cries&Whispers]

Karate Kid, if you're referring to the new one with Jayden Smith, is a great movie. I don't mean good, I mean great. Seriously. It's way better than the original and in my opinion is better than The Pursuit of Happyness. BTW, that +rep for genesis pig was from me.

[planet news]

Both g_p and C&W recommend The Karate Kid. Maybe I should...

No.

I'll be watching Godard's In Praise of Love (2002) instead.

[mark f]

The latter film is pure tripe. Of course, some people like tripe but I don't. Sorry, Journey. Shutting down.

[planet news]

You talkin' ta me?

If you are, yeah, I'm pretty nervous about seeing 21st century Godard, but kind of excited to. I have no idea how it's going to be.

/hijack

[Cries&Whispers]

Both g_p and C&W recommend The Karate Kid. Maybe I should...

No.

I'll be watching Godard's In Praise of Love (2002) instead.

I got news for you, PN, The Karate Kid is better than In Praise of Love. Take this from someone who is obsessed with Godard and has seen most of his major films. Here's the opening of a review of the film by Roger Ebert, a strong early supporter of Godard and his works:

What strange confusion besets Jean-Luc Godard? He stumbles through the wreckage of this film like a baffled Lear, seeking to exercise power that is no longer his. "In Praise of Love (http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/classifieds?category=REVIEWS01&TITLESearch=In%20Praise%20of%20Love&ToDate=20101231)" plays like an attempt to reconstruct an ideal film that might once have existed in his mind, but is there no more.

This is exactly right in my opinion. Godard's career in the last two decades has fallen astray so much that I don't even consider him a major director from that era in France, as I do Claude Chabrol or Agnes Varda.

Sorry. These are just opinions though.

[Cries&Whispers]

The latter film is pure tripe. Of course, some people like tripe but I don't. Sorry, Journey. Shutting down.

I'm always too late with my posts. Once again, I couldn't agree more with mark f.

[Harry Lime]

Nope, I am not the only one anymore.. Brodinski is in with me too..


Add me to the list.

[genesis_pig]

Karate Kid, if you're referring to the new one with Jayden Smith, is a great movie. I don't mean good, I mean great. Seriously. It's way better than the original and in my opinion is better than The Pursuit of Happyness. BTW, that +rep for genesis pig was from me.


You mean you don't like Pursuit of Happyness too?? Cool!!!
BTW that Brodinski owes me a +1!!

Someone is actually saying that the new KK is better than the original???..
really?? wow??
But you know what?... no thanks I'll skip.. :D
I'll stick to the original..

But wait.. you really meant it?? I am tempted to try it out.. Damn you!!

[planet news]

Hehe, I think I can guess how g_p talks in real life! :laugh:

C&W: Why are you apologizing? I won't get mad at you like SOME*cough*journeyowns*cough*PEOPLE.

That's what I was afraid of. Still, I want to see this for myself. I don't even have access to The Karate Kid right now either.

[genesis_pig]

Add me to the list.

That makes four of us.. Suddenly, I am not so lonely anymoooore!!

[honeykid]

I disliked Pursuit of Happyness so much I didn't even bother watching it.

[planet news]

pffft I learned how to solves a Rubik's cube, like, two years ago. It's not even hard.

[journeyowns]

C&W: Why are you apologizing? I won't get mad at you like SOME*cough*journeyowns*cough*PEOPLE.


This is the post where I take offense to your trolling. Below this is where you post your standard "OMG I was just kidding guys!" post.

[Cries&Whispers]

OK, so there are clearly many of us here who didn't particularly like Pursuit. Sorry, Journeyowns, that doesn't detract at all from your list. Millions of people, including highfalutin critics, enjoyed this movie. Keep them coming, this is great.

BTW, that rubik's cube post was funny. :D

[Cries&Whispers]

This is the post where I take offense to your trolling. Below this is where you post your standard "OMG I was just kidding guys!" post.

Sh*t, I posted that last post before I read your response journeyowns. Sorry, the rubik's cube post was not that funny. :(

[genesis_pig]

I disliked Pursuit of Happyness so much I didn't even bother watching it.

So you disliked the trailer?

[journeyowns]

Sh*t, I posted that last post before I read your response journeyowns. Sorry, the rubik's cube post was not that funny. :(

I was referring to another post by pn. I have zero problems with anything you've said. I don't mind criticism on the movies on this list. I guess the way pnews is saying things just gets under my skin.

Sorry for possibly overreacting. I just thought the guy was trolling me.

[Cries&Whispers]

That's fair enough, the guy is not exactly the most sensitive poster. But I think he's actually one of the more knowledgeable film guys here, or at least he presents himself that way and would like us to think he is ;). If you're reading this PN: WE NEVER KNOW WHEN YOU'RE SERIOUS OR JOKING. But I think it's safest if we always assume he's joking.

[genesis_pig]

But I think he's actually one of the more knowledgeable film guys here

:nope: Not even close!!

If you're reading this PN: WE NEVER KNOW WHEN YOU'RE SERIOUS OR JOKING. But I think it's safest if we always assume he's joking.

:nope: He never jokes!!!... His way of saying that he's joking is kind of like saying "No Offense!!"

[Cries&Whispers]

:nope: Not even close!!



:nope: He never jokes!!!... His way of saying that he's joking is kind of like saying "No Offense!!"

I've noticed a lot of bad blood between you two since he's joined MoFo. Is it for real? Do you guys not like each other? I can't even tell if this post of yours is serious.

I think he's got some interesting things to say about a lot of movies from different genres and eras, when he's not being a douchebag. Or maybe it's just because we have similar taste in movies.

[planet news]

WTF IS GOING ON IN THIS THREAD?

I never once said or acted like I was knowledgeable. I only refer to specific things at specific times. I dislike this. I like that. I always, always have reasons for anything.

For example, I already refused to make one of these here lists because of my lack of knowledge.

But you know what? I'm not afraid to say I know more about film than Journeyowns. Not afraid at all.

Sarcasm is the heart and soul of the internet. Get used to it. You all do it, and I'm not even the worst one at it here. Plus, I wasn't even trolling or joking or anything in this thread. I just had to say I was to freakin' Journeyowns so his feelings weren't so hurt by one negative statement.

By the way, I saw Harry Lime and g_p basically humiliate a guy the other day. No problem with that. He was being an idiot, but I have never done that. I'm never mean. I never say anything ad hominem. Only about the films themselves.

This is the internet. Get used to it. And if any of you have ever had friends, you'll know that disagreements always strengthen the friendships. I respect g_p for telling me off. He probably knows how I roll better than any of yall.

My god, I'm not going to pretend to no be appalled that Bad Santa is on your list.

:| <- look at how serious I am right now yall.

[Harry Lime]

By the way, I saw Harry Lime and g_p basically humiliate a guy the other day.

Hey hey hey. I'm just an innocent bystander here, don't drag me into this catfight.

[journeyowns]

But you know what? I'm not afraid to say I know more about film than Journeyowns. Not afraid at all.


This statement is correct. I probably have one of the lowest knowledge levels of film on the board. I don't believe I've ever pretended otherwise.

[planet news]

Hey hey hey. I'm just an innocent bystander here, don't drag me into this catfight.
It's Lime's fault everyone. Blame it on him.

[Cries&Whispers]

WTF IS GOING ON IN THIS THREAD?

I never once said or acted like I was knowledgeable. I only refer to specific things at specific times. I dislike this. I like that. I always, always have reasons for anything.

I wasn't saying you were acting like this, I said I think you are knowledgeable. It was a freakin' compliment, read the post again.

For example, I already refused to make one of these here lists because of my lack of knowledge.

You should make a list. I for one would be extremely interested in reading it. This is not sarcasm or smart assery. I'm being 100% serious. Knowledge or lack of knowledge has nothing to do with your favorite films.

But you know what? I'm not afraid to say I know more about film than Journeyowns. Not afraid at all.

You don't know this at all. Just because his taste in movies is different from yours doesn't mean you know more about movies than him.

Sarcasm is the heart and soul of the internet. Get used to it. You all do it, and I'm not even the worst one at it here. Plus, I wasn't even trolling or joking or anything in this thread. I just had to say I was to freakin' Journeyowns so his feelings weren't so hurt by one negative statement.

Sarcasm is okay when it's every once in a while. Also, there's no need to be downright insensitive. Sure, the internet is full of forums where people act like @ssholes to each other. It's also a place where people use curse words incessantly and put up porn. That doesn't mean it should be here.

By the way, I saw Harry Lime and g_p basically humiliate a guy the other day. No problem with that. He was being an idiot, but I have never done that. I'm never mean. I never say anything ad hominem. Only about the films themselves.

I saw this too and didn't really like it. They had no reason to be this rude to the guy who was just asking a question. They especially didn't have to negative rep him, which I think they also did.

:| <- look at how serious I am right now yall.

I was kinda mad at you til I read this. That's just hilarious.

[Cries&Whispers]

It's Lime's fault everyone. Blame it on him.

I can't help it! Everything this guy says is just hilarious. :laugh:

[Harry Lime]

I saw this too and didn't really like it. They had no reason to be this rude to the guy who was just asking a question. They especially didn't have to negative rep him, which I think they also did.

I'd do it again in a second.

[genesis_pig]

I've noticed a lot of bad blood between you two since he's joined MoFo. Is it for real? Do you guys not like each other? I can't even tell if this post of yours is serious.

I think he's got some interesting things to say about a lot of movies from different genres and eras, when he's not being a douchebag. Or maybe it's just because we have similar taste in movies.


I am Batman, he is Joker.
I am Godzilla, he is tokyo!!!

[genesis_pig]

I saw this too and didn't really like it. They had no reason to be this rude to the guy who was just asking a question. They especially didn't have to negative rep him, which I think they also did.

In my defense...
Noone was rude, we were just educating him.... & he deserved that negative rep.. & BTW he got 3 negative reps,

& he was not just asking a question, he admitted being lazy to search for it himself.. then he downgraded us for our reliable sources..

[journeyowns]

35. I Love You, Man (2009)
(Paul Rudd, Jason Segel)
http://seaholmhighlander.com/2009/03/images/iloveyouman.jpg
"I need to get some f****** friends."
http://blog.nola.com/mikescott/2009/03/large_0320-i-love-you-man.JPG

I watched this again the other night and it still brings the laughs. I know I'll probably get flack for having it on my list, let alone this high, but this is exactly the kind of movie I love.


34. The Terminal (2004)
(Tom Hanks, Catherine Zeta-Jones)
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/8/86/Movie_poster_the_terminal.jpg
"You better be careful. You know those flight attendants ain't like regular women, Viktor. They're flying back and forth between all those time-zones kinda messes with their biological clock or something. Always ready for sex. Why do you think they can't stop smiling?"
http://i.thisislondon.co.uk/i/pix/2008/02/11b_19_hanks_415x275.jpg

Very heartwarming movie by Spielberg. Tom Hanks shines.


33. Friday Night Lights (2004)
(Billy Bob Thornton, Lucas Black)
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t6/jewpride_2007/friday-night-lights-poster.jpg
"Stop reading the news clippings. You're small and you're going to be smaller every week. There ain't going to be no growth spurt between now and the first game. You're going to use your minds! You're going to play with your heart! And that is what you're going to use to win the State Championship."
http://www.beyondhollywood.com/posterx/fridaynightlights.jpg

Okay, growing up this was my favorite book so when I heard it was being made a movie I was very excited. I'm a fan of Billy Bob Thornton and I think he did good in this. It's a great sports movie.


32. Gangs Of New York (2002)
(Leonardo DiCaprio, Daniel Day-Lewis)
http://www.nappaland.com/ARCHIVES1999-2009/04-Movies/Movie_Graphics/GangsOfNewYorkPoster.jpg
"If you get all of us together, we ain't got a gang, we've got an army."
http://steinbaugh.com/media/gangs-of-new-york-001.jpg

I really love this movie, and for the amount of times I've watched this, it probably should be higher. It may be next time around. Just awesome and brutal.


31. Raging Bull (1980)
(Robert De Niro, Cathy Moriarty)
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_jT7u1Bq52JU/S2yYX4xXWzI/AAAAAAAACYU/N-C2yn0nNgU/s400/Raging+Bull.jpg
"If you win, you win. If you lose, you still win."
http://www.esquire.com/cm/esquire/images/37-raging-bull-0609-lg-86774393.jpg

Two Scorsese flicks in a row. Not intentionally planned this way. I first saw this in 12th grade cinema class and have since watched it at least 5 more times. A classic.

[planet news]

I Love You, Man was surprisingly actually kinda funny. The Terminal was pretty fun at times. I never saw FNL. GoNY was awesome. Raging Bull is a must. Good post.

[Miss Vicky]

I watched this again the other night and it still brings the laughs. I know I'll probably get flack for having it on my list, let alone this high, but this is exactly the kind of movie I love.


I can't agree with any of your choices in this batch (I've only seen Gangs of New York and really didn't like it), but if I Love You, Man is the kind of movie you love, then it belongs as high as you want to put it. No shame in that.

[Cries&Whispers]

35. I Love You, Man (2009)
(Paul Rudd, Jason Segel)
http://seaholmhighlander.com/2009/03/images/iloveyouman.jpg

"Slappa da bass, mon!"
"Totes mcgotes"
--these are seriously two of my most used phrases in my daily interactions with friends.


32. Gangs Of New York (2002)
(Leonardo DiCaprio, Daniel Day-Lewis)
http://www.nappaland.com/ARCHIVES1999-2009/04-Movies/Movie_Graphics/GangsOfNewYorkPoster.jpg

YES YES YES YES YES YES


31. Raging Bull (1980)
(Robert De Niro, Cathy Moriarty)
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_jT7u1Bq52JU/S2yYX4xXWzI/AAAAAAAACYU/N-C2yn0nNgU/s400/Raging+Bull.jpg



Two Scorsese flicks in a row. Not intentionally planned this way. I first saw this in 12th grade cinema class and have since watched it at least 5 more times. A classic.


Scorsese. This is awesome dude. That's all I gotta say.

Your list is getting really interesting now. This is your best batch, in my opinion. Keep them coming!

[planet news]

I can't agree with any of your choices in this batch (I've only seen Gangs of New York and really didn't like it), but if I Love You, Man is the kind of movie you love, then it belongs as high as you want to put it. No shame in that.
Not even RAGING BULL? -1 rep for massive fail.

[Powdered Water]

Good to see this list getting back on track. A lot bullsh*t going on in this thread.

[planet news]

Good to see this list getting back on track. A lot bullsh*t going on in this thread.
Like this post for instance? Way to get off track. Contribute to the discussion or leave please.

[journeyowns]

I was originally planning to roll out 5 a day till it's done, but yeah...haven't stuck to it too well. I've been trying to watch a lot of films, some of which I've watched in the time since I've started this would actually place on this list. I'm just posting the list as it was saved in a word doc when I started posting. In a year, I want to see how much it's changed.

I'll have another 5 up tomorrow morning.

[Powdered Water]

It's actually very interesting to do one of these and then look back on it a few years from now. I'm thinking you'll be surprised at how much your tastes change. Especially if you continue to watch a lot of classic films.

[journeyowns]

It's actually very interesting to do one of these and then look back on it a few years from now. I'm thinking you'll be surprised at how much your tastes change. Especially if you continue to watch a lot of classic films.

And yet I spent tonight watching Whip It... :rolleyes:

[iluv2viddyfilms]

The Terminal, Amistad, and Swing Vote are three of my most hated films of all time. The Terminal isn't even close to being Spielberg's best so how it made this list boggles my mind.

[honeykid]

Ah, so you actually watched a good film for a change. ;):p:)

[planet news]

The Terminal isn't even close to being Spielberg's best so how it made this list boggles my mind.
It has its moments, I'll give it that, but remember that it's only 35 and there haven't been other Speilbergs on here I think.

[journeyowns]

There is one other Spielberg film on the list, obviously has to be higher than The Terminal.

[Miss Vicky]

Not even RAGING BULL? -1 rep for massive fail.

Whatever.

I don't spend every waking moment watching movies, so there will always be some I haven't seen. Not to mention the fact that there's almost nothing about this movie that makes me want to watch it. I think it's on at least one of the lists though, so I'll get to it eventually.

[Blue Lou]

75. Inglorious Basterds (2009)
(Brad Pitt, Christoph Waltz)
http://bookreview.historyguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/Inglourious_Basterds_poster.jpg

I think you have some pretty decent movies in here J. Some are great, some I will never watch. Im a big fan of Tarantino. He has written and directed some of my favorite movies. But Im not one that has blinders on when it comes to certain directors or actors. That being said, this film was a huge disappointment. Huge. Ive read the review thread for this movie and all seem to say that it is mediocre. I just wonder if some would have even given it a mediocre rating if it were not directed by Tarantino. They all mention how its characters are underdeveloped, the plot is weak, etc. And the only thing mentioned as a positive is that it was funny at times. One reviewer described it as if it were written by teenagers who had just learned of the Jew-Nazi past and thought it would be cool to make a movie about a group of Nazi killers. Yes, Yes, Yes.....such a great way to summarize this film. Also, a lot of people seemed to think Pitt gave a great performance in this movie. I totally disagree. All I could think about when watching it was how he was given such a great role and just blew it. An above average or great actor could have knocked that role out of the park and possibly redeemed this mediocre film.

Ive noticed this movie pop up on a few lists and when I noticed it here I decided to toss in a small rant. The fact of the matter is that Tarantino has lost it. It has been hard to watch happen over the years. As Ive said in previous posts, he needs to get back to his forte--writing. Until he can somehow rediscover his past formula for casting and directing, he needs to leave these aspects to someone else.

[journeyowns]

30. The Lion King (1994)
(Jonathan Taylor-Thomas, Matthew Broderick)
http://img.listal.com/image/3676/300full-the-lion-king-poster.jpg
"A king's time as ruler rises and falls like the sun. One day, Simba, the sun will set on my time here, and will rise with you as the new king."
http://unrealitymag.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/lion-king-scar_l.jpg

Yet another movie from my childhood. This is just a superb animated movie, and one of the limited ones I can rewatch over and over.


29. The 40 Year Old Virgin (2005)
(Steve Carell, Catherine Keener)
http://digitalpolyphony.webs.com/40-year-old-virgin.jpg
"You know what? I respect women! I love women! I respect them so much that I completely stay away from them!"
http://www.biorebellion.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/40_year_old_virgin_speed_dating_22.jpg

Hysterically funny movie. One of the most watched DVD's in my collection for sure.


28. Toy Story Trilogy (1995/1999/2010)
(Tom Hanks, Tim Allen)
http://www.i-moviechannel.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/toy_story_3-trilogy.jpg
"To infinity and beyond!"
http://www.obsessedwithfilm.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/toy-story-movie-12.jpg

Okay, I know this may be cheating a bit but this is the one trilogy out there where all 3 movies would place on my list anyway, so I lumped them into one. I love these movies. All 3 hold up. None are weak. In fact, the third one may be the best of the series.


27. Clerks (1994)
(Brian O'Halloran, Jeff Anderson)
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/6/65/Clerks_movie_poster%3B_Just_because_they_serve_you_---_.jpg/200px-Clerks_movie_poster%3B_Just_because_they_serve_you_---_.jpg
"I'm not even supposed to be here today!"
http://damngoodcup.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Clerks-movie-03.jpg

Kevin Smith's best movie, in my opinion, is his first. The dialogue is incredibly funny and I always thought it was a shame Jeff Anderson didn't do much bigger things. I always thought his Randall character was one of the wittiest, funniest characters ever in film.


26. Antwone Fisher (2002)
(Derek Luke, Denzel Washington)
http://www.cyber-cinema.com/original/antwonefisherAdvOrg.jpg
"It don't matter what you tried to do, you couldn't destroy me! I'm still standing! I'm still strong! And I always will be."
http://www.gbmnews.com/News_Photos/100207/antwone2_1191355268.jpg

I was very moved by this movie. I really like underdog stories and stories where people thrive after overcoming major obstacles in their life. I don't ever see this movie talked about so I don't know if I'm the only one who really digs it or not. I just know I think it's great.

[Powdered Water]

And yet I spent tonight watching Whip It... :rolleyes:

I liked Whip It, quite a bit actually.

And hey, at the very least you've just made it into honeykids cool book... which is nice, I guess. ;)

[journeyowns]

25. The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
(Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman)
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CDNA1yXkyts/SVT44QLuLZI/AAAAAAAABPg/I7Kzr7rMXZg/s400/the_shawshank_redemption_movie_poster.jpg
"Remember Red, hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things, and no good thing ever dies."
http://www.joblo.com/newsimages1/f2fshaw.jpg

The most-played movie in the history of TBS? Probably...but I watched it every time I saw it on. Great movie.


24. Death To Smoochy (2002)
(Edward Norton, Robin Williams)
http://thecia.com.au/reviews/d/images/death-to-smoochy-poster-0.jpg
"So remember kids, a stepdad is a lot like a new puppy. They need patience and love while they adjust to their new surroundings. But remember - if he is ever abusive to you or mommy, what are the magic numbers?"
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_4pmUNQE7llI/SiVoPvKlkNI/AAAAAAAAI4s/wOlBp07Xo4k/s400/edward_norton_robin_williams_death_to_smoochy_001.jpg

This movie is so funny, incredibly funny. I've seen some hatred for the movie and its hard to grasp why someone may not like it. Brilliant movie.


23. Aladdin (1992)
(Scott Weinger, Robin Williams)
http://www.cyber-cinema.com/reprint/aladdinRpt.jpg
"Riffraff. Street Rat. I don't buy that! If only they'd look closer... Would they see a poor boy? No sir-ee! They'd find out there's so much more to me!"
http://www.cartoondollemporium.com/aladdin_jasmine_carpet.jpg

My favorite disney animation as a kid and still today. I think sometimes your favorites as a child stick with you and mean much more as an adult.


22. Reign Over Me (2007)
(Adam Sandler, Don Cheadle)
http://randomtopicinc.com/reign_over_me_poster.jpg
"I don't need to talk about her or look at pictures... 'cause the truth is, a lot of times, I see her... on the street. I walk down the street, I see her in someone else's face... clearer than any of the pictures you carry with you."
http://cinemassoto.files.wordpress.com/2008/12/reign-over-me.jpg

Man, this is an emotional movie with awesome performances from Sandler and Cheadle. This is Sandlers best film.


21. Black Hawk Down (2001)
(Josh Hartnett, Ewan McGregor)
http://i.clevver.com/fullphoto/4436/500/950/black-hawk-down-movie-poster-1.jpg
"Nobody asks to be a hero, it just sometimes turns out that way."
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zLEDkZ2IEmU/S7og-V7CMtI/AAAAAAAAAx0/h5zgk1Iluf0/s1600/Black-Hawk-Down.jpg

When I'm looking to watch a war movie, this is one that I usually reach for. Awesome action and what a cast.

[planet news]

This is, by far, your most even list, save for the sole exception of Death to Smoochy, which I remember you mentioned you liked before. All decent films otherwise.

[journeyowns]

In an attempt to finish this at some point before college starts back up, I'm gonna do another 5 tonight:


20. Catch Me If You Can (2002)
(Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hanks)
http://www.dramastyle.com/images/3/1/Catch_Me_If_You_Can_3992_poster.jpg
"Dear Dad, you always told me that an honest man has nothing to fear, so I'm trying my best not to be afraid."
http://partnerofapilot.files.wordpress.com/2008/11/catch-me-if-you-can-pilot-leonardo.jpg

The other Spielberg film on the list. Really great stuff here.


19. Cinderella Man (2005)
(Russell Crowe, Renee Zellweger)
http://reneezellweger-tribute.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/cinderella_man_poster.jpg
"I have to believe that when things are bad I can change them."
http://images.picturesdepot.com/photo/c/cinderella_man_scene-25249.jpg

Russell Crowe is just superb, isn't he? Couple him with a great sports tale and it's a movie I'm bound to like.


18. Thank You For Smoking (2005)
(Aaron Eckhart, Maria Bello)
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb93/mother_sprite/thank-you-for-smoking-poster-1.jpg
"We don't sell Tic Tacs, we sell cigarettes. And they're cool, available, and *addictive*. The job is almost done for us."
http://www.maximummovies.net/wp-content/uploads/2006/04/Thank-You-For-Smoking.jpg

Really funny movie. So well done.


17. Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgandy (2004)
(Will Ferrell, Christina Applegate)
http://images.easyart.com/i/prints/rw/lg/3/3/Maxi-Posters-Anchorman--Cast--331875.jpg
"Panda Watch. The mood is tense; I have been on some serious, serious reports but nothing quite like this. I uh... Ching... King is inside right now. I tried to get an interview with him, but they said no, you can't do that he's a live bear, he will literally rip your face off."
http://blogs.venturacountystar.com/dennert/anchorman-1.jpg

One of the funniest, most quotable movies ever made. Sucks it sounds like the sequel/musical version they were planning to do seems to be off. I'll keep crossing my fingers.


16. Resevoir Dogs (1992)
(Harvey Keitel, Tim Roth)
http://images.picturesdepot.com/photo/r/reservoir_dogs_poster-7573.jpg
"I don't wanna kill anybody. But if I gotta get out that door, and you're standing in my way, one way or the other, you're gettin' outta my way."
http://img.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2008/03_01/DogsL0403_468x336.jpg

I love this movie. Tarantino at his best.

[planet news]

Best list so far.

[journeyowns]

Best list so far.

Thanks. I'm glad you think that because I'm pretty positive it'll be going downhill for you from here. Just a hunch.

[Blue Lou]

Yep. Good ones J. Cant help but look at that RD scene and hear Stealers Wheel.

[journeyowns]

15. The Wrestler (2008)
(Mickey Rourke, Marisa Tomei)
http://0.tqn.com/d/movies/1/0/E/U/S/thewrestlerposter.jpg
"When you live hard and you play hard and burn the candle at both ends... in this life, you can lose everything you love, everything that loves you. Alot of people told me that I'd never wrestle again, they said "he's washed up", "he's finished" , "he's a loser", "he's all through". You know what? The only ones gonna tell me when I'm through doing my thing, is you people here. You people here... you people here. You're my family."
http://scrapetv.com/News/News%20Pages/Entertainment/images-2/mickey-rourke-the-wrestler-2.jpg

Okay, I have to admit it...I'm a lifelong wrestling fan. I don't watch it very often anymore and have kind of grown out of it as an adult, but I followed independent wrestling like it was depicted in this movie. It's pretty realistic here and this movie was so well done. It blew my mind.


14. The Hangover (2009)
(Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms)
http://static.reelmovienews.com/images/gallery/the-hangover-poster.png
"I always wondered why they were called roofies, 'cause you're more likely to end up on the floor than the roof. They should call 'em floories."
http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2009/12/17/movies/1217hangover/blogSpan.jpg

I saw this movie on opening night and it was so funny I went the next day to see it again because I couldn't make out every joke through all of the laughter in the theater. It's ridiculously great and still hysterical every viewing. Can't wait for the sequel.


13. American History X (1998)
(Edward Norton, Edward Furlong)
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_6RI4txBI7CQ/SwguN5hy2OI/AAAAAAAAAHQ/zqQhhDl-gxM/s1600/American-History-X-Poster-C10077092.jpeg
"I'm lucky. I feel lucky because it's wrong, Danny. It's wrong and it was eating me up, it was going to kill me. And I kept asking myself all the time, how did I buy into this ****? It was because I was pissed off, and nothing I ever did ever took that feeling away."
http://i.ytimg.com/vi/5VgOy087KNs/0.jpg

What a powerful movie. Edward Norton is one amazing actor.


12. Rudy (1994)
(Sean Astin, Jon Favreau)
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s253/wicki_bucket/RudyPoster.jpg
"You're 5 foot nothin', 100 and nothin', and you have barely a speck of athletic ability. And you hung in there with the best college football players in the land for 2 years. And you're gonna walk outta here with a degree from the University of Notre Dame. In this life, you don't have to prove nothin' to nobody but yourself. And after what you've gone through, if you haven't done that by now, it ain't gonna never happen. Now go on back."
http://entertainment.wagerweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/rudy.jpg

I don't like Notre Dame. At all...but I can't help but get behind this movie. This is as powerful an underdog story as I've seen. Love this flick.


11. Bubba Ho-Tep (2002)
(Bruce Campbell, Ossie Davis)
http://cavalcadeofschlock.com/wp-content/gallery/posters/bubba-ho-tep-poster.jpg
"That's it? I mean, we're investigating a scuttling in the hall, trying to figure out who attacked you last night, and you bring me here to look at stick pictures on the **** house wall, man?"
http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/images/bubbaho-tep.jpg

Got this one as a joke to watch with my friends senior year of HS. Went to Blockbuster and we were going to pick out the most ridiculous looking titles we could find and watch them. We were looking for movies that looked terrible. We got three and two of them really sucked. Can't even remember what they were. This was the third one we watched. We all loved it and own it today. Hilarious, awesome movie.

[TheUsualSuspect]

Props for Bubba Ho-Tep and American History X.

[Miss Vicky]

+Rep for Bubba Ho-Tep, Catch Me If You Can and Death to Smoochy

Love those movies! Also it's great to see another Smoochy fan.

[planet news]

I don't know what you mean by "downhill". These are generally okay with some really good ones like AHX and The Wrestler. I can't believe you weren't bored or off-put by Rudy though. That was probably the most senseless, least inspiring sports film I have ever seen. Maybe that's what makes it realistic.

[Powdered Water]

Bubba Ho-Tep and a Smoochy sighting. Excellent.

[nebbit]

Finally caught up with your list Journey :yup: interesting :) There are a lot I love on your list :yup: good work so far :up:

[journeyowns]

Thanks for the kind words everyone! I guess it's time to crack into my top 10 favorite movies...

10. High Fidelity (2000)
(John Cusack, Iben Hjejle)
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"Now, the making of a good compilation tape is a very subtle art. Many do's and don'ts. First of all you're using someone else's poetry to express how you feel. This is a delicate thing."
http://thepilver.files.wordpress.com/2008/09/high_fidelity.jpg

I love this movie. I love the dialogue. I love the use of music. I love the cast. Cusack is great in this and Jack Black is tremendous too in a support role.


9. The Big Lebowski (1998)
(Jeff Bridges, John Goodman)
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"That rug really tied the room together."
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/d/d8/The.Big.Lebowski.1998.Screenshot.2.jpg

Brilliant movie. Whenever I see Bridges in anything, no matter the movie, I think of The Dude. One of the greatest characters in film.


8. Gran Torino (2008)
(Clint Eastwood, Christopher Carley)
http://bullshish.com/connor/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/gran-torino-poster-1.jpg
"I'll blow a hole in your face then go inside and sleep like a baby."

After seeing this movie I realized I need to see much much more Clint Eastwood. I haven't got around to that quite yet but what I have seen, I have liked alot. This movie especially was really powerful. Dug it a ton, obviously.


7. Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006)
(Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly)
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"Well let me just quote the late-great Colonel Sanders, who said...'I'm too drunk to taste this chicken."
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_6jiuFhifXfA/SErqxsONo6I/AAAAAAAACHA/pPi5-vICIbw/s320/Talladega%2BNights%2BCal%2Band%2BRicky%2BBobby%2Bat%2Bdinner.jpg

Whenever I am feeling down, this is the movie I turn to. It's a guarantee I'll laugh and feel better. It's probably the most watched movie in my collection just based on that alone. Hilarious movie.


6. Shaun Of The Dead (2004)
(Simon Pegg, Nick Frost)
http://www.bigtalkproductions.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/Shaun-of-the-Dead-Poster.jpg
"Who died and made you ****ing king of the zombies?"
http://shadoka.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/shaun-of-the-dead.jpg?w=450&h=292

Hysterically funny movie. Zombieland was great, but still this one reigns supreme as king of the zombie comedy.

[nebbit]

Nice start to your top 10 :yup:

[christine]

Never seen Talladega Nights, but can't fault the start to your top ten. Good work!

[journeyowns]

And my final 5 favorite movies:

5. Knocked Up (2007)
(Seth Rogen, Katherine Heigl)
http://thecia.com.au/reviews/k/images/knocked-up-poster-0.jpg
"Marriage is like a tense, unfunny version of Everybody Loves Raymond, only it doesn't last 22 minutes. It lasts forever."
http://www.hamaraphotos.com/hollywood/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/seth-rogen-katherine-heigl-paul-rudd-leslie-mann-in-knocked-up.jpg

First saw this movie at an advanced screening I won tickets to. After it was done I realized I needed to see it again because it was hilarious. Had to wait a couple months, but now I've seen it several times and it's still funny and heartwarming every viewing.


4. Die Hard (1988)
(Bruce Willis, Alan Rickman)
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"Nine million terrorists in the world and I gotta kill one with feet smaller than my sister."
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.cinematical.com/media/2010/07/cine-die-hard-remake-game.jpg

The best action movie of all-time. Great lines, awesome killing, a hero you can really get behind. Love this movie.


3. Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008)
(Jason Segel, Mila Kunis)
http://www.themovieblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/forgetting-sarah-marshall-poster-2.jpg
"He turned down a blow job from his ex-girlfriend... mid-blowjob. You know how hard that is for a man? It's called blue balls. He's like Gandhi! But better - he likes puppets!"
http://www.releaselog.net/uploads/c3b51f7cf7105f33eaf42f5bb4a8b8dd.jpg

This movie is funny, charming, crude, silly, and every other thing I like about movies rolled into one. I just love it.


2. (500) Days Of Summer (2009)
(Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Zooey Deschanel)
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"I don't know how to tell you this, but... there's a Chinese family in our bathroom."
http://flicksided.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/500.jpg

I really related to this movie...probably more than I should have. I can't think of another movie that moved me as much while watching as this one did. I was attached to the Gordon-Levitt character and felt for him. Plus, I also have an enormous crush on Zooey Deschanel...


1. Remember The Titans (2000)
(Denzel Washington, Will Patton)
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"This is where they fought the battle of Gettysburg. Fifty thousand men died right here on this field, fighting the same fight that we are still fighting among ourselves today. This green field right here, painted red, bubblin' with the blood of young boys. Smoke and hot lead pouring right through their bodies. Listen to their souls, men. I killed my brother with malice in my heart. Hatred destroyed my family. You listen, and you take a lesson from the dead. If we don't come together right now on this hallowed ground, we too will be destroyed, just like they were. I don't care if you like each other of not, but you will respect each other. And maybe... I don't know, maybe we'll learn to play this game like men."
http://cdn.bleacherreport.net/images_root/slides/photos/000/238/629/remember_the_titans_display_image.jpg?1274977773

I don't think there is a movie I've watched more than this one in my life. Every time I see it on I just get sucked in and have to watch it. It's inspiring. I debated long and hard about this list and the order but when it all came down to it I had to ask myself is there another movie I'd seen before that I'd rather watch at any moment than this one...and I couldn't think of one.

[Iroquois]

I love that two of your top ten are also in my bottom ten.

[Plainview]

Plus rep for the effort. I do not agree with all of your list but there is some quality amongst some of the crap.

[nebbit]

Thanks for the great effort :yup: Not keen on your top 5 :nope: I hated Knocked Up :scream: