The MoFo Millenium Top 100 Countdown

[Yoda]

Oh no, that's not what I'm saying. I'm not suggesting that people pick more "respectable" films for their favorites, or those that are better overall examples of the craft of moviemaking even if you don't enjoy them as much. Absolutely not. That'd be boring; we have lots of those kinds of lists already. I'm saying, at least pick movies because you really like them as movies, and not as an expression of something completely unrelated to movies.

[The Rodent]

Ah, gotcha... example: my top 10 is
Rocky
Rocky 2
Rocky 3
Rocky 4
Rocky 5
Rocky Balboa
First Blood
First Blood Part 2
Rambo 3
Rambo

Simply because I like Stallone.

[Miss Vicky]

I seriously don't think HK voted for Charlie's Angels simply because he thinks Drew Barrymore looks hot in it. Certainly her appearance is a factor in his opinion of the flick (just as Joaquin Phoenix's appearance in Quills is a factor in my opinion of it), but I don't think HK's shallow enough to vote for it on that merit alone. He voted for it because there's something more to it that he enjoys (though what, I don't know).

But regardless of anyone's reasons for loving a film, I think they should vote and rank their lists based on which movies they love the most - regardless of their reasons for loving them - not which movies are most likely to make the list. And I see nothing wrong with anyone voting for Wedding Crashers. It's a funny movie. I didn't vote for it, but I'd rather see it on the list than some of the movies that did make the cut.

[gandalf26]

He also forgot to put Every Which Way You Can in the Greats list :suspicious:

Except Clint didn't Direct the Every Which Way films.

What films of Eastwoods do you guys think are great/good/bad/ugly then eh?

[Brodinski]

Look at some of the dogshit Spielberg has directed in recent years.

Dogshit is a bridge too far. He hasn't set the world on fire with his recent films, but you only have to go back 4 films to encounter a proper great film. While I certainly won't argue that Spielberg has produced an overall better body of work than Eastwood during this new millenium, he has directed a solid body of work, with a nice highlight here and there.

When you measure his post 2000 body of work against that of the 70s-90s, it falls way short. But saying it's dogshit isn't true either.

[donniedarko]

Eastwood over Spielberg anyday, and since your here Brodinski I think we're ready for the movies :)

[linespalsy]

you only have to go back 4 films to encounter a proper great film.

You're counting backwards from War Horse and not Lincoln, right? I don't think Munich is "great" but it's certainly not dog ****, I agree.

[Brodinski]

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# 62
The Tree of Life
(2011, Malick)

52 points

[Brodinski]

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# 61
True Grit
(2010, the Coen Brothers)

52 points

[wintertriangles]

Did not expect Tree of Life. Let's counts the heads that burst shall we

[Brodinski]

Eastwood over Spielberg anyday, and since your here Brodinski I think we're ready for the movies :)

I like Clint a lot and I think he's directed some extraordinary films, but to say he's made better films or a stronger body of work than Spielberg is - again - a bridge too far.

[JayDee]

A little surprised how high True Grit scored. I did find it to be a good-very good film though it didn't quite live up to my high expectations that I had for a Coen brothers film featuring Matt Damon and Jeff Daniels.

Not seen Tree of Life. Probably will one day but it's not one I'm rushing to catch

[rauldc14]

Haven't seen either. Will at some point but surprised they made it on here. Especially Tree of Life.

[Miss Vicky]

I haven't seen Tree of Life. Can't say I really want to see it, though.

I saw True Grit and I liked it well enough, but it didn't strike me as anything special.

[Thursday Next]

I am starting to realise that I really haven't seen as many recent films as I thought. Also, that a high percentage of these films seem to be American.

[HitchFan97]

I was wondering if and when The Tree of Life would pop up. It's not too popular around here, I wonder who voted for it?

[Sleezy]

Lady in the Water was weird, and nothing like Signs or The Sixth Sense, but at the time I saw it, I thought it was good and I really liked the ending. His other newer movies I haven't seen, like The Village and The Happening. Want to see The Happening at some point.

I think Lady in the Water had a lot going for it, not least of which is the film score, which is absolutely fantastic. I remember drooling over the beautiful teaser trailer, but the film somehow became far too literal and self-indulgent. There are moments of heart, though, and the ending (if a little silly) ends up being pretty powerful... if you've forced yourself to buy into the story by then.

I still stand by The Village. I know I'm in the vast minority here, but I think it's a great film. Not nearly as good as The Sixth Sense, Unbreakable, and Signs, obviously. But the production value is stellar and I think the film largely succeeds in being "about" more than just what's on the surface. That said, I do have problems with some of the bits at the end. At one point in particular, it seems Shyamalan wrote himself into a corner and couldn't write himself back out of it.

I thought True Grit was strong enough, though not really as good as some of Joel and Ethan's best. The cinematography is killer, obviously, but that's what hiring Roger Deakins will do for you, as the Coens well know. The guy is a legend. Still, I'd put Fargo, No Country for Old Men, and a few others over this film.

Hmmm. Can't say I expected to see The Tree of Life on this list, though I definitely am a Terence Malick fan. I had The Thin Red Line on my Top 25 until I realized it was actually released prior to 2000. I really like all of his films, and unlike a lot of people I just lose myself in his meandering, contemplative style.

The Tree of Life was probably a bit too ambitious, though. The stuff set in the 1950s is obviously the film's emotional center. It's just beautiful. While I appreciate Malick's attempt to show us that we're all just a speck in the grand scheme of things (and the dinosaurs were admittedly really well-realized), the present day stuff just didn't have the same glue holding it together. I'm not really sure what the ending is supposed to be saying, and even if I did, I doubt it would have still spoke to me. Just seemed a little too... I don't know, something.

Still, I really like it. And I loved Roger Ebert's review (http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110602/REVIEWS/110609998) way back in June 2011.

[Godoggo]

I beg to differ, having pretty much enjoyed everything Eastwood has made. I have great respect for an American director who knows how to direct an honest, heartfelt movie without the typical mawkishly sentimental BS (hint: Spielberg.

That's actually one of my problems with Eastwood; his films in no way feel honest to me. They feel absolutely forced and I feel like I'm being manipulated into caring about characters.

[donniedarko]

I've seen both and I love both
True Grit was number six on my list, and it's truly the best thing the Coen brothers have and probably ever will put out there. Love the cast and stron attention to detail.
Tree of Life didn't make my list, but was a contender. Great arthouse right there, nt the most entertaining piece, but intellectually played and symbolic. Two great choices

Edit: that makes three from my list thus far
Double edit: and correct me if Im wrong but Coen Brothers are the only ones with multiple films so far

[Skepsis93]

Matt Damon and Jeff Daniels.

*Bridges :p

[TylerDurden99]

True Grit was a good film and I loved The Tree Of Life, definitely a film that could've made my list, had we expanded it to maybe 5 more choices.

[JayDee]

*Bridges :p

Same difference!!! :D

[Brodinski]

Double edit: and correct me if Im wrong but Coen Brothers are the only ones with multiple films so far

Ok, I will. Aronofsky.

[donniedarko]

That's right Requiem for a Dream and The Wrestler, plus I think he'll get the Fountian and Black Swan on, so that'd be a whopping 4/4

[rauldc14]

100. The Bourne Identity 8/10
99. Iron Man 9/10
98. Hedwig and the Angry Inch
97. Black Dynamite
96. O Brother, Where Art Thou?
95. Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World
94. Brotherhood of the Wolf
93. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
92. Rise of the Planet of the Apes
91. American Splendor
90. Spider-Man 2 8/10
89. The Darjeeling Limited
88. The Artist 7.5/10
87. Good Night, and Good Luck 5/10
86. Quills
85. The Help 7/10
84. Lars and the Real Girl
83. Monsters, Inc. 6.5/10
82. Once
81. The Wrestler
80. Requiem for a Dream 4/10
79. Synecdoche, New York
78. Traffic 4/10
77. King Kong 8/10
76. Brokeback Mountain
75. Brick
74. pirates of the caribbean: the curse of the black pearl 7/10
73. spring, summer, fall, winter...and spring
72. gangs of new york
71. sunshine
70. man on fire 10/10
69. gladiator 8/10
68. hero
67. road to perdition
66. gone baby gone 10/10
65. the three burials of melquiadas estrada
64. gran torino 9.5/10
63. signs 8/10
62. tree of life
61. true grit

Only seen 16 of the first 40 films though.

[donniedarko]

I've seen 15
I'd give 10 3 plus
And 5 2.5 or less

[Godoggo]

True Grit almost made my list. Haven't seen Tree of Life, but I'm looking forward to watching it.

[Miss Vicky]

100. The Bourne Identity 2-
99. Iron Man 2-
96. O Brother, Where Art Thou? 2
95. Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World 3
94. Brotherhood of the Wolf 5 (Number 5 on my list)
86. Quills 5 (Number 1 on my list)
85. The Help 4
83. Monsters, Inc. 4
81. The Wrestler 2-
80. Requiem for a Dream 2-
79. Synecdoche, New York 3
77. King Kong 2
76. Brokeback Mountain3
74. Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl 4.5 (Number 18 on my list)
72. Gangs of New York 2
69. Gladiator 5 (Number 2 on my list)
67. Road to Perdition 2
63. Signs 4
61. True Grit 3

[The Rodent]

True Grit rocks... as for The Tree Of Life... I've never heard of it...

[Sexy Celebrity]

True Grit rocks... as for The Tree Of Life... I've never heard of it...

You wouldn't like it. It's not Critters.

[rauldc14]

My ratings are a little skewed to the higher side. A 7/10 for me is a good film, but nothing to brag about.

[The Rodent]

You wouldn't like it. It's not Critters.



No need to get personal... at least I've got the guts to post a genuine opinion/Top 100.

[Sexy Celebrity]

No need to get personal... at least I've got the guts to post a genuine opinion/Top 100.

And I don't?

[stevo3001]

I was wondering if and when The Tree of Life would pop up. It's not too popular around here, I wonder who voted for it?

I voted for it. It's the second of my picks to show up (after O Brother Where Art Thou). I have always liked Malick as a maker of beautiful if flawed films, but I think he stepped up to another level here, and this is his best, most intriguing, most lastingly affecting film.

There are three films I have yet to see on this list (Black Dynamite, Man on Fire and Road to Perdition).

And it`s been a long time since Eastwood released a film I thought was good. Gran Torino was a lot less painful than the likes of Mystic River and Million Dollar Baby, but stilll average at best.

[rauldc14]

I voted for it. It's the second of my picks to show up (after O Brother Where Art Thou). I have always liked Malick as a maker of beautiful if flawed films, but I think he stepped up to another level here, and this is his best, most intriguing, most lastingly affecting film.

There are three films I have yet to see on this list (Black Dynamite, Man on Fire and Road to Perdition).

And it`s been a long time since Eastwood released a film I thought was good. Gran Torino was a lot less painful than the likes of Mystic River and Million Dollar Baby, but stilll average at best.


at least the academy gets it right sometimes

[gandalf26]

Got Tree of Life sitting at home, haven't watched it yet though.

True Grit is a good film but it just doesn't stand up to other Coen greats. In fact I was a little disappointed by it.

[TheUsualSuspect]

I am also kinda disappointed in seeing True Grit...what's so great about it?

[gandalf26]

I like Clint a lot and I think he's directed some extraordinary films, but to say he's made better films or a stronger body of work than Spielberg is - again - a bridge too far.

I certainly wasn't saying that Eastwood has a better body of work than Spielberg, far from it.

Spielberg is a lock for the shortlist of GOAT Directors no matter how many bad/average films he makes.

I merely meant that the likes of The Terminal, A.I., War of the Worlds, Indiana Jones 4, War Horse are all bad or average at best.

He has made Minority Report, Munich and Catch Me if You Can, all very good movies this millenium, just not living up to the greatness of the past.

Perhaps he can redeem himself with Lincoln, although I havent read any reviews yet.

[Daniel M]

A pair that I've actually seen!

Those who don't like True Grit, what did you expect from the film? You can't get much better for what it is and is near perfection IMO for what is a straightforward tale, sure I rate the likes of The Big Lebowski, No Country for Old Men and Fargo higher but that is because they are all more unpredictable films filled with different plot twists and various other stuff but none are as brilliant when it comes to cinematography and detail than True Grit where everything looks great and really is a joy to watch.

Tree of Life is a good choice, I certainly liked the film but I definitely need to give it another, proper viewing. Whilst the ideas and visuals on show were fantastic I just didn't feel as gripped as I wanted to be to what Malick was trying to get across in the film and it seemed to drag on in some of the latter stages.

[wintertriangles]

I am also kinda disappointed in seeing True Grit...what's so great about it?Old fashioned western written by Coens. So, more dialogue than a western needs, and loads of "I REMEMBER WHEN MOVIES USED TO blah blah," in other words nothing.

[Brodinski]

And it`s been a long time since Eastwood released a film I thought was good. Gran Torino was a lot less painful than the likes of Mystic River and Million Dollar Baby, but stilll average at best.

Letters From Iwo Jima?

[Sedai]

And, I hate to say it but hate Traffic. Crash better make it now.

This has to be a joke...

Crash is one of the few films that made me physically pissed I had wasted time watching it.

[stevo3001]

Letters From Iwo Jima?

Yeah, I might well give that the vote as his best of the last 10, even 20 years (since Unforgiven, obviously), but I don`t view it as much more than an average film. It`s much fresher and more adventurous than he usually manages.

[rauldc14]

This has to be a joke...

Crash is one of the few films that made me physically pissed I had wasted time watching it.


Crash is solid and I think we will see it coming up soon here:)

[TylerDurden99]

Hope not...

Crash is watchable for a few of the performances, but the message is HORRIBLY delivered.

[Miss Vicky]

I really hope Crash doesn't make it. That movie is terrible.

[Sexy Celebrity]

If it does make it, will you consider Crash to be crashing the MoFo Millenium Top 100 List?

[Miss Vicky]

No. Any movie that makes this list deserves to be on it.
I just don't have to be happy about it.

[Sexy Celebrity]

I don't believe that's true. I don't know why I put Hedwig at #2. What was I drinking? If I hadn't, it wouldn't be on this list and something else would.

[Miss Vicky]

Yet you weren't the only one to vote for it, so I still maintain it deserves its place.
If one vote was all it took, we'd have seen Charlie's Angels make the list by now.

[Sexy Celebrity]

Yet you weren't the only one to vote for it, so I still maintain it deserves its place.
If one vote was all it took, we'd have seen Charlie's Angels make the list by now.

Still, Hedwig was very low on the list and I gave it a lot of points.

By the way, if that last part was a joke at Honeykid, it needs some Whoopi to it:

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7qu1k5sl7gk/T_0isXrn3_I/AAAAAAACeW0/bwTtQP0Bu90/s1600/Whoopi+Goldberg.jpg

[Miss Vicky]

It wasn't really a joke. We all know he voted for it and I seriously doubt anybody else voted for it. My point was just that it takes multiple votes for any movie to make the cut.

[Godoggo]

Hedwig is a good movie. I kind of wish I had voted for it. I really don't think Crash is going to make it. No offense, raul, but I don't see anyone else putting it high enough on their list to give it the needed points. I also don't see a few people having it on their list. I could be wrong, but I don't think so.

[rauldc14]

I don't know whether or not the Crash on Dex's list is Cronenberg's or Haggis' but if it is Haggis' then it would probably only need 1 other vote to make it.

[Godoggo]

It would have to be Haggis.

I don't know what I was thinking in my last post. More than two people would have to vote for it regardless. Well, it appears you have two, but I still don't see one more. :p

[rauldc14]

In no means a guarantee, but it at least has a shot:p

[Godoggo]

Well, your movies get a lot of flack, but you have a great attitude about it. Just because of that I'll keep my mouth shut when Million Dollar Baby pops up. ;)

[TheUsualSuspect]

I like Crash, but don't love it. It's probably one of the most hated films on this board. Hahahaha.

[honeykid]

I'll be slightly surprised if Crash doesn't make it.

[Miss Vicky]

I'll be slightly surprised if Crash doesn't make it.

But will it be a pleasant surprise?

[honeykid]

I've yet to sully myself with Crash. :D

[gandalf26]

Napoleon Dynamite had better make the damn list or harsh words will be spoken!

[donniedarko]

Napoleon Dynamite had better make the damn list or harsh words will be spoken!

I truly hope and think it won't. A few awkward moments doesn't make a good movie

[honeykid]

But a lot of rubbish ones make Napolean Dynamite.

[Yoda]

Dunno if it will, but I hope it does. Hysterical movie.

[linespalsy]

Napolean Dynamite is pretty good. Right now I wish I had included Nacho Libre on my list.

[Yoda]

I just rewatched that a couple of months ago. It holds up pretty well.

[The Rodent]

I swear down Napoleon Dynamite was modelled on a school mate of mine.

His name's Michael and we all call him Veador... not sure why, it's just how we know him.

The attitude, the funny drawings, the weirdly awesome sense of rhythm, odd imagination and even the weird sh*t he kept in his locker too... the only thing Veador doesn't have in common is the hair, his is brown.
His family were a bit weird too like Dynamite's. To add to the weirdness, he even has a twin brother who looks nothing like him.

Which is one of the reasons I like the film tbh... I laugh at it in a different way to everyone else.

[Sexy Celebrity]

I loved the Napoleon Dynamite cartoon that came out on FOX earlier this year. Shame it was cancelled.

[gandalf26]

I truly hope and think it won't. A few awkward moments doesn't make a good movie

I don't care what you or anyone else says. Napoleon Dynamite is a certified cult masterpiece!

Way funnier than all the High School movies before or after it with their slapstick/Stifler comedy.

Napoleon is a different kind of geek from the usual nerd we get presented with in this type of movie, he isn't very smart at all, and is basically weird.

[Brodinski]

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# 60
Sideways
(2004, Payne)

53 points

[Brodinski]

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# 59
Werckmeister Harmonies
(2000, Tarr)

54 points

[gandalf26]

Havent seen either of those, Heard Sideways is good though.

[Brodinski]

Lime, Tyler and WT see the last entry and are like:

http://images.wikia.com/glee/images/5/54/Ryan_higa_gif_hell_yeah_by_redwolfmoon666-d45tz1e.gif

[donniedarko]

Haven't seem either, I was wondering if Sideways would show up though

[The Rodent]

Not seen them either. Heard of them though. Surprising really, Giamatti is a favourite actor of mine.

[wintertriangles]

Lime, Tyler and WT see the last entry and are like:

http://images.wikia.com/glee/images/5/54/Ryan_higa_gif_hell_yeah_by_redwolfmoon666-d45tz1e.gifI can vouch for this. I am also happy to see Sideways.

[Miss Vicky]

Technically I haven't seen either of these (and I've never before heard of the second one). I attempted to watch Sideways once, but very quickly got bored with it and turned it off.

[Godoggo]

Sideways is good. I don't love it, but it's alright. Haven't seen the other one.

[Skepsis93]

I really like Sideways, came close to voting for it. Glad it's found a spot here.

I've heard the name of the other one thrown about around here but I've never really had any desire to actually sit down and watch it.

[Harry Lime]

Lime, Tyler and WT see the last entry and are like:

http://images.wikia.com/glee/images/5/54/Ryan_higa_gif_hell_yeah_by_redwolfmoon666-d45tz1e.gif
Hey! I thought this was confidential.

Yeah, I'm surprised it made it. All three of us must have it had it pretty high on our lists.

[Sexy Celebrity]

I love Sideways. I hate the trend of obscure movies nobody's ever heard of making this list, but it is to be expected around here now.

[wintertriangles]

That's a trend how?

[Sexy Celebrity]

Ever since that other thing, Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter, Yadda Yadda Yadda. That's two so far. It's a trend now. It's getting bigger and bigger.

[TheUsualSuspect]

Love Sideways....never even heard of Werckmeister Harmonies

[Thursday Next]

I love Sideways. I hate the trend of obscure movies nobody's ever heard of making this list, but it is to be expected around here now.

Well somebody must have heard of them or they wouldn't have made the list. I think what you mean is movies you haven't heard of. Some people hadn't heard of Hedwig and the Angry Inch and you voted for that.

[honeykid]

....never even heard of Werckmeister Harmonies
Really? On this site?

[Tyler1]

Werckmeister Harmonies isn't THAT obscure. I've seen it appear in many highly respectable cinephile's lists. :) Anyway, it's #5 on mine. Never expected it (or Synecdoche, New York at#6) to turn up.

...And Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter... and Spring is one of the most popular Korean movies.

[Sleezy]

YES! Sideways was #4 on my list. I just love it. Great great great story. Very well acted, fantastic feel.

[Sexy Celebrity]

Well, if this is based on what MoFos like then I'm fine with it. They have to get voted in to get on the list, anyway. It's just a bit off-putting to see a couple that aren't recognizable. If the list was filled with foreign films I had never heard of, certainly I'd be like, screw this list, and get the hell out of here.

[Skepsis93]

Weird, I would have thought most film fans would have the same reaction as me. As in, "oh cool, new movies I've never heard of that could potentially be really great".

[Sexy Celebrity]

I like glamour. I like pop and sizzle. I like perfection. I like to see things the way I'd imagine and prefer to see them. Thus, it would be nice to see all the movies be things, if I hadn't seen them, at least be things I had heard of. I suppose the fault is just that I had never heard of these movies, but it got to a point where I thought, Oh, no. The list is going to be overtaken by rabid foreign films. Stuff that will take me out of my dreamland of millennium movies and into some sort of alternate reality.

[Thursday Next]

I'd much prefer a few films I've never heard of than a list of blockbusters.

[Sexy Celebrity]

It would depend on the blockbuster for me. Excuse me for taking successful films seriously sometimes.

[wintertriangles]

but it got to a point where I thought, Oh, no. The list is going to be overtaken by rabid foreign films. Stuff that will take me out of my dreamland of millennium movies and into some sort of alternate reality.1) It got to that point after two "obscure" picks? Wat?

2) All realities besides your own are alternate no? Let the foreign BOMBARDMENT recommence

[Sexy Celebrity]

1) It got to that point after two "obscure" picks? Wat?

Yes. It sounded an alarm.

2) All realities besides your own are alternate no? Let the foreign BOMBARDMENT recommence

We shall see if it will. And knowing you guys, chances are good.

[Thursday Next]

It would depend on the blockbuster for me. Excuse me for taking successful films seriously sometimes.

Well... yeah. I take blockbusters seriously sometimes too, and it absolutely does depend on the film. An interesting list will have a balance of some blockbusters and some less well known films, surely?

I genuinely can't work out if you mean what you're saying. Only 10% of the first 40 films were foreign language. The trend has been overwhelmingly in favour of mainstream US films so far.

Also, I feel bound to point out again, you yourself voted for Hedwig and the Angry Inch on your list. Which other people had not heard of. So, more obscure films are ok as long as you personally have heard of them and/or they are US films, is that what you're saying?

[donniedarko]

It would depend on the blockbuster for me. Excuse me for taking successful films seriously sometimes.

Why can't Foriegn films be successful? The last film regardless if you herd of it or not is critically acclaimed and obviously others liked it enough to put it on there list.

Its not like we're seeing movies like Norbit and Jack & Jill on here, that's something you can complain about

[Sexy Celebrity]

Also, I feel bound to point out again, you yourself voted for Hedwig and the Angry Inch on your list. Which other people had not heard of. So, more obscure films are ok as long as you personally have heard of them and/or they are US films, is that what you're saying?

Hedwig's not foreign. It's... indie. Obscure, in a way. But not totally.

Damn me all to Hell for putting it on my list.

Forget I said anything. I've lost the mood to communicate right now.

[Sexy Celebrity]

Why can't Foriegn films be successful? The last film regardless if you herd of it or not is critically acclaimed and obviously others liked it enough to put it on there list.

Its not like we're seeing movies like Norbit and Jack & Jill on here, that's something you can complain about

No, no, no. I'm fine with films like that not making the list. And of course foreign films can be successful.

[Godoggo]

I love having new movies to watch; it's one of the best things about these lists and tournaments. I've made some new favorites that way for sure.

[Daniel M]

I pretty much agree with the majority (it appears) on this one in the fact that more obscure films = better list.

If I wanted to just go by popularity I'd just check the IMDB top 250 or something, the point of this list is that the community has a say, and it's that that makes this forum so unique and fun, each member has a different opinion and it's great to discuss new films with others that you haven't heard of before. I've watched loads of films because of various posts and lists on this forum and it's great finding out new films and expanding your range and listening to why others enjoy films.

[Sexy Celebrity]

But what if you watch the obscure/foreign film that you discover on this list and you don't like it?

You guys are automatically acting like obscure/foreign = BETTER! This is not a multicultural club... at least it's not until Boy George shows up... and I hope he does.

[honeykid]

Surely two or more Boy George's would have to show up for it to be a mulitcultrual club?

[wintertriangles]

But what if you watch the obscure/foreign film that you discover on this list and you don't like it?Oh the horror. That never happens with domestic films.

[donniedarko]

But what if you watch the obscure/foreign film that you discover on this list and you don't like it?
And that can't happen with U.S. movies

You guys are automatically acting like obscure/foreign = BETTER! .
I am personally find equal displeasure and pleasures in foreign and US.
I think the difference is that the bigger and more critically acclaimed foriegn are the ones that reach our audiencies, while domestic movies come in all shapes and colors

[Thursday Next]

You guys are automatically acting like obscure/foreign = BETTER!

No, you're acting like obscure/foreign = worse.

The point is that in a list like this variety = better.

[Sexy Celebrity]

No, you're acting like obscure/foreign = worse.

The point is that in a list like this variety = better.

But, as I stated first and foremost, I feared that the list was gonna start spouting off a bunch of foreign and obscure films. This was mostly not very serious on my part and was basically a joke, but I can't precisely predict the future of this here list, thus I had a slightly reasonable fear, especially coming from this crowd.

And, frankly, even if there only ends up being just a few foreign and obscure movies on this list, I still feel entitled to be upset if I want to. It's not that I think foreign films are worse -- it's that I personally would just enjoy seeing a list with movies I expect to see.

It's like comparing a variety box of donuts versus all powdered sugar donuts. I would rather have all powdered sugar. Variety tends to have those plain donuts which I hate.

And variety seems to be a universal obsession, too, because I never do find a box of all powdered sugar donuts! Except the small ones, but I don't like the small ones. I want big powdered sugar donuts - a whole box of them. I don't wanna pay for cinnamon and plain.

[Thursday Next]

Life is like a box of donuts, you never know what you're gonna get.

We'll have to agree to disagree on the subject of variety, then, I think a predictable list would be much more dull.

I think the second half of the list will be much more what you expect to see, if only because films that get enough points to get to the top of the list will have to be ones lots of people have seen.

[Yoda]

Life is like a box of donuts, you never know what you're gonna get.
In all the donut shops I go to you get to pick.

[wintertriangles]

In all the donut shops I go to you get to pick.Well yeah but same with truffle shops, so the box of chocolates line is equally flawed.

Man I want some truffles

[rauldc14]

I loved Payne's The Descendants. And many people say that Sideways is his best film. So add that one to my queue as well.

[TheUsualSuspect]

I think I like Election the best.

[rauldc14]

so........I'd like to see #58 and #57 today.....

[donniedarko]

It's become more of a 2 every 3rd day thing

[Harry Lime]

I think I like Election the best.
I think I agree.

[Brodinski]

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# 58
Million Dollar Baby
(2004, Eastwood)

57 points

[Brodinski]

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# 57
The Incredibles
(2004, Bird)

58 points

[stevo3001]

The last two are the worst film on the list so far followed by the best.

[Miss Vicky]

I like The Incredibles a lot, though I didn't vote for it. I think we'll probably see all of the qualifying Pixar films, with the exception of Cars and Cars 2, which seem to be fairly unpopular. Though I personally love the first Cars.

I haven't seen Million Dollar Baby.

[donniedarko]

Both of these are Wondeful movies, Million Dollar Baby at 13 on my list, Incredibles wasn't even close but it's a fairly funny kids movie I've seen a few times.

And since both of them already made it I guess it's time to reveal the only director with two on my list and that's Eastwood. Grab Torino at ten which already made it and MDB at 13.

And I realize Million Dollar gets a lot of hate here, but I don't give a damn, it's my favorite boxing movie

[Daniel M]

I haven't seen Million Dollar Baby, although it is really high up on the list of films that I want to see, I'm a huge fan of Eastwood and I'm looking forward to seeing him and Freeman again as both were great in Unforgiven.

The Incredibles is really good as well, I wouldn't of included it on my list had I submitted one but that is not to mean it is not good. In fact my admiration for it increased in my latest viewing, it has a really likeable comic book super hero style about it.

[Skepsis93]

I might see Million Dollar Baby at some point, but the subject matter is off-putting to me.

I like The Incredibles ok, but I'd put it pretty low on a "Best of Pixar" list. Says something about the quality of their movies, I guess.

Oh and whoever doubted my claim that it would be higher than Up: good call. ;)

[gandalf26]

Good to see The Incredibles in there. Great laughs and tons of fun.

[Godoggo]

The Incredibles is a whole lot of fun and I'm going to be happy anytime Pixar shows up.

I'm hoping that's it for Eastwood, but I doubt it.

[Yoda]

Two excellent movies. :up:

[Sexy Celebrity]

A bit of a yawn. I liked The Incredibles when I saw it, but it's been years. Haven't seen the other one.

[JayDee]

The Incredibles is a funny one for me. I enjoy it well enough but I've just never seen why it's so highly thought of, why so many people see it as amongst Pixar's best. In my eyes it's nowhere close to the likes of the Toy Story trilogy, Wall-e, Monsters Inc, Finding Nemo etc. Definitely down near the bottom of the Pixar films for me personally.

And not seen Million Dollar Baby. When it was in the cinemas a friend saw it and told me it was one of the most depressing films she'd ever seen which didn't exactly make me rush out to see it.

[honeykid]

The last two are the worst films on the list.

Fixed. :p

[rauldc14]

Million Dollar Baby was #4 on my list, so pretty pumped to see this.

[The Rodent]

At last two movies I've heard of. And like too.

[Thursday Next]

I like Million Dollar Baby well enough, I'm not quite sure why it gets so much hate.

The Incredibles is ok, but I'm really not sure why it gets quite so much love. I don't think it's one of Pixar's best. But then again I don't think I have quite the same love for the Pixar movies as other people here seem to.

[The Rodent]

I had The Incredibles rated at 97%... I'd rate MDB at about the 85%-90% region...

[rauldc14]

I have yet to actually see The Incredibles, but I wouldn't mind to see Wall E, Ratatouille, Up, and Finding Nemo

[donniedarko]

The top five movies from the 2010 Millenium list that were from this time one were these

1. The Departed
2. Eternal Sunshine of The Spotless Mind
3. The Lord of the Rings
4. Amelie
5. Memento

Well there a lot of new members since than including myself, and a chunk of new moivies.
Personally I think it's between Mulhollan Drive and ESOSM for number 1 as I've mentioned before, personally I think Departed will get 15th spot, more or less

[stevo3001]

I think I voted 5 Pixar movies on my top 25, but The Incredibles is my favourite. It's an absolute blast from start to finish (with the Underminer's unimprovable monologue)- I couldn't wipe the smile of my face the first time I took the kids to see it in the theatre, and it makes us all just as happy as we watch it for the 100 and whatever time.

There's so much I enjoy about this film. It's certainly one of my all-time favorite action movies- it's absolutely thrilling at several points. It's often hilarious (most so whenever Edna is onscreen). But what I think I appreciate most about it is the real family feeling, the love they share, the incredibly deep characterisation. It's because we (me, my girls who were little when we first saw it and are teenagers now, my son who has been watching the DVD since he was born) love the characters so much that the film has so much power- an immense amount for any film, let alone a fantasy film, a cartoon, an action film. Holly Hunter alone has several moments that catch me every time- psyching herself up to get back into battle on the island, encouraging Violet, figuring out how to save Jack-Jack, and the plane being chased by missiles. That last might get my vote as the best scene of the millennium so far; the danger and emotions feel so real that it is unbearably tense.

I'm aware 5 Pixar movies is a lot. But this was their collective golden period, and I think it can be mentioned in the same breath as just about any great period- Keaton in the 20s, Powell & Pressburger in the 40s, Scorsese in the 70s, Kurosawa in the 50s/60s, whatever you can name. Hardly any current director has ever come close even once to what they were doing consistently from Toy Story 2 to Toy Story 3- films of phenomenal imagination, ingenious execution and real and beautiful heart. They are a class apart.

[Skepsis93]

Inb4 donniedarko whurs our movies Brod?! He was online but didn't post




:D

[Godoggo]

Yeah, I'm kicking myself about not including more Pixar in my list. I didn't want to have too much of one thing, but in retrospect I feel there are at least two more I feel really bad about leaving out.

[donniedarko]

Inb4 donniedarko whurs our movies Brod?! He was online but didn't post




:D

:laugh: decided to only to that if it's three days no movies

or if I feel like I'm in a bitching mood (which is often) :cool:

[Tyler1]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Plz-bhcHryc

[wintertriangles]

If you really want to get him to post, lock the UFC thread

[Brodinski]

Truth, ha. I'll get the next two ones up tonight, as I'm currently busy at work. Real busy...

[Brodinski]

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# 56
Sin City
(2005, Rodriguez)

59 points

[Brodinski]

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# 55
Adaptation
(2002, Jonze)

60 points

[Skepsis93]

Really like both of these. :up:

[The Rodent]

Not seen adaption, Nick Cage kinda put me off seeing it. Not a fan tbh.

Sin City is a top film, surprised it's not higher but glad it's on the list.

[Daniel M]

Sin City is an amazing film, for what it is supposed to be it is an absolute masterpiece, perfection in my honest opinion. It takes the comic book style and transforms it in to something incredibly awesome, whilst some may not like the actual content you should still be able to admire the fantastic cinematography and performances.

So yeh, glad to see it on the list but slightly disappointed that it was not higher. Adaptation I have not seen but probably will do eventually, been wanting to for a while.

[gandalf26]

Good to see Sin City on the list. Watched it last week and remembered what a great film it is.

I especially love the Marv (Mickey Rourke) storyline, one of the best characters put to film this millenium.

[donniedarko]

I hated Sin City, I have no problem with it or it's fans, but it just not one that I'm attracted to personally, havent seen Adaption, but Sexy Celebrity should be pleased

[wintertriangles]

The second excellent pair. I wonder how many more there will be

[donniedarko]

I was kinda hoping for a Halowen horror duo

[Brodinski]

Sin City is the first legit bad film on this list.

[JayDee]

An interesting pairing. :yup: About as different as you could get. And thought both would be higher.

Sin City is awesome. Love its visual style. I liked Adaptation but didn't love it on my only viewing so far, will definitely give it another watch at some point.

[Sexy Celebrity]

*GASP*

Oh! Oh, I was starting to think Adaptation wasn't going to make it. Oh, maybe now there will be more movies than I thought from my list making it. This is my 7th correct pick.

This is one of my favorite movies and for years - and currently on my last Top 100 - I considered this my number 1 favorite. So you'd think I gave this the number 1 spot on my list of 25, right? Wrong! I gave it the #21 spot. TWENTY-F**KING-ONE! Can you believe what an ******* I am to my favorite movies? But still, it made it, and had I been kinder to this movie, it would probably be higher on this list. Oh, well. I can understand why I gave the movie I put at #1 its ranking more, now (not yet there with my #2, though.)

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Adaptation is a ferocious wildebeest of a film and I'm glad it beat that enjoyable, but forgettable Sin City. Many people do not understand Adaptation or they think it's pretentious or too intentionally quirky and goofy -- yay for some quirks and goofiness, but to me, this movie doesn't go overboard with it. It is probably the tamest and most laid back of all of the Charlie Kaufman movies, despite having things like Nicholas Cage playing two characters, one who is his twin brother. The incredible performances by Chris Cooper and Meryl Streep along with the zany Nicholas Cage and other cool cucumbers like Tilda Swinton and the heartful Brian Cox and even the lesser known Cara Seymour all collectively give Adaptation a vividness and vivacity that I think - while not hard to find in movies - just really stands out here, like a woman getting a radical new hairstyle at the salon. The lady you wish your soul inhabited the body of.

This is a movie about Hollywood and nature; being scandalous and being important; love and drugs; love and heartache; depression; obsession; sibling rivalry and family importance; the end of the world and the beginning of the world; making it as a human being; madness; beauty; the whole picture; the laws of time; the criminal heart; the lonely; the happy; the eyes that see more than what most people see; God; spirituality; order; craftsmanship; earth, air, fire and water.

Forget Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. Tell Jim Carrey to go to Hell. See Adaptation. I also recommend Synecdoche, New York, but this one is easier to digest and is more clear. I'm sure there are particular reasons valid most with me as to why Adaptation had moved me so much -- it followed me throughout my life. Currently it's at a "down" stage, but I know this movie. This movie is alive. It's a friend of mine. We have dinner every now and then. It calls sometimes. It's a Facebook friend. I went down on it one time. It made a mess in my eye and it burned. Next time I'll swallow. Anyway, yes, I recommend it.

[Miss Vicky]

I HATE Sin City. I hate the story, the style and much of the cast.

Adaptation I was indifferent to. I actually rather like Nicolas Cage, but I just couldn't get into this one. It has been a few years though, so perhaps a rewatch is in order.

[wintertriangles]

i hate sin city. I hate the story, the style and much of the cast. y

[Yoda]

Today's update: two for two. :up:

[Godoggo]

Sin City is not on my list and I'm not sure why. I'm a huge Rodriguez fan and this is one of his best. It's stylish, sexy, gritty and a little gross and brutal. All things I enjoy.
:cool:

Adaptation is excellent too. I like it better than Eternal... as well, but not as much as Synecdoche. Didn't vote for it, but I love it.

[Sexy Celebrity]

Today's update: two for two. :up:

What do you mean? Were these both on your list?

[Yoda]

I just meant they're both good.

[honeykid]

I have to say I'm surprised to see Sin City on the list. Not because I didn't think it'd make it, but because it didn't even occur to me. I like it, though, so I'm pleased to see it there.

I've not seen Adaptation for the obvious reason.

[Sexy Celebrity]

I've not seen Adaptation for the obvious reason.

What obvious reason? Who do you hate in Adaptation? I have to start gathering pictures. Tell or I'll automatically choose Tilda Swinton.

[honeykid]

But if it's not Tilda Swinton and you start posting pics of her, then it won't be bothering me and you'd have failed. You don't want to fail to annoy me, do you SC?

[Sexy Celebrity]

It's fine. I have back up:

http://www.msmagazine.com/images/mar03/goldberg_200W.jpg

Old school.

[TheUsualSuspect]

Sin City was one of my choices, at #13.

Great style and use of colour, or lack there of. The images on the screen are stark and beautiful to look at. The film had me from the first short, which was ironically enough the thing that sold Frank Miller to let Rodriguez shoot the film.

I put it on my list because not only is it great to look at, but the stories told are engaging. They nailed the noir feel and the images are lifted perfectly from the page. One of my favourite comic book/Graphic Novel adaptations with a star studded cast. It feels like you're getting more than one movie, each segment is given enough time to tell what it wants to tell and you never feel short changed with any of them.

I was really blown away when I first saw this and knew I immediately needed to buy it when it came out in DVD. Expect me to be in line when the sequel comes out.

4.5


On a side note - I watched Synecdoche, New York based on it making this list and the praise from people here. I enjoyed it, but not enough to make a spot on my list. It was an oddity, that's for sure and a hard pill to swallow. I enjoyed a lot of the imagery and metaphors (burning house, Meta play) and the performances are quite good (what else would you expect from Hoffman?). I liked Tom Noonan the best, he had the right amount of humour in this depressing circle of no end. I think the film could benefit from being a tad bit shorter and more focused, without losing the weirdness.

Checking my list I see I only nominated two Pixar films and if Monsters Inc made it, then I expect to see the two I chose to make it as well.

[Miss Vicky]

y

The main thing is that it puts so much emphasis on style that I'm left feeling emotionally cold to the characters. And when that happens, I get bored.

Also, I dislike Mickey Rourke, Elijah Wood, Clive Owen, and Jessica Alba because they are creepy and/or talentless.

But the problem of style over substance seems to be a recurring theme with films based on graphic novels. I think the only exception to that for me has been Ghost World, which I love.

[Sexy Celebrity]

But the problem of style over substance seems to be a recurring theme with films based on graphic novels. I think the only exception to that for me has been Ghost World, which I love.

I love Ghost World so much, too. It was my #1 movie on my list for this, so you know it's coming. Well, hopefully. I watched it two times in a row a couple of weeks ago just because I was startled by the fact that I put it at #1 and I wanted to see why. I love that movie.

[TheUsualSuspect]

But the problem of style over substance seems to be a recurring theme with films based on graphic novels. I think the only exception to that for me has been Ghost World, which I love.

Have you seen Road to Perdition?

I haven't, I'm just wondering.

[Miss Vicky]

I love Ghost World so much, too. It was my #1 movie on my list for this, so you know it's coming. Well, hopefully. I watched it two times in a row a couple of weeks ago just because I was startled by the fact that I put it at #1 and I wanted to see why. I love that movie.

It is a wonderful movie but, while I hope to see it make the list, I did not vote for it.

Have you seen Road to Perdition?

I haven't, I'm just wondering.


I watched Road To Perdition once during its theatrical run. I wasn't impessed and haven't watched it again.

[Sexy Celebrity]

It is a wonderful movie but, while I hope to see it make the list, I did not vote for it.

*GASP*

http://www.movieforums.com/community/attachment.php?attachmentid=9586&stc=1&d=1351751602

[Brodinski]

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# 54
American Psycho
(2000, Harron)

62 points

[Brodinski]

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# 53
Juno
(2007, Reitman)

63 points

[Brodinski]

And as a bonus:

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* Please don't ban me, Chris

[Brodinski]

Hey Donnie, now I can really keep you guessing as to when I'll post the next pair...

http://img243.imageshack.us/img243/7304/paulie1jd6.jpg

[Yoda]

That'd make an interesting double feature.

[Thursday Next]

Love Sin City, one of my picks.

Adaptation is pretty good. I see why people like it, it is very clever. But it is also a bit smug about its own cleverness and a little irritating at times. I also don't think it's all that great to look at. But it's definitely one of the more interesting films of the millennium.

I'd like to pretend I didn't see the next two. Really disliked Juno and really have no idea what's supposed to be so good about American Psycho.

[Skepsis93]

Y'all know you have me to blame for a large chunk of the reason Juno is on here. #3 on my list.

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[Brodinski]

I'm with TN on Juno. Didn't like that film, not in small part due to Page. In fact, I think Reitman's only good film is Thank You For Smoking.

Love me some American Psycho though. It's one of Bale's best performances.

[Daniel M]

I really liked Juno, saw it for the first time recently. American Psycho I haven't seen.

[wintertriangles]

American Psycho should be higher but I'm glad it's here at all

[TheUsualSuspect]

American Psycho was on my list, #23.

It's hilarious.

While Bale got his Oscar for The Fighter, I still give the edge to Patrick Bateman as his best performance. The film personifies the 80's. At first I didn't know what to think of it, cause I didn't know that it was a black comedy, when I visited it again, I loved it. I first saw it in elementary school with two girls. They felt awkward during the sex scenes, hahahaha.

I quote the film often, whenever I leave the room and someone asks where I'm going, I respond "I have to return some video tapes". Most of the time they don't get it.

People are still debating over the ending, I don't know why because they state in the book and the director herself details everything about how it ends.

I honestly believe this film to be underrated and am glad the film made the list. The spot it on the list makes me happy, as I had it near the bottom of my 25, which means others had it on theirs too.

Cheers

4

[gandalf26]

Who is voting for things like Juno??!!

Good to see American Psycho but a little disappointed not to see it higher.

[gandalf26]

Wonder how many Nolan films will make the top 20?

Batman Trilogy
Prestige
Inception
Memento

All have a good shout imo.

[JayDee]

Wonder how many Nolan films will make the top 20?

Batman Trilogy


Unless I'm getting mixed up don't think Dark Knight Rises was eligible.

[Thursday Next]

No, it wasn't. But that's still 5 potential entries.

[Godoggo]

Speaking of smug, I think Juno might be the most smug movie of all time. The only character who really conveyed any sense of real emotion was the stepmother. (I love Allison Janney.) I thought it was a fairly empty movie.

American Psycho is a fun movie. Sick fun maybe, but fun. It's also one of those rare instances where the movie is better than the book.

[TylerDurden99]

One of my all time favourites paired with a film that I really, really, really, really, really dislike. Add me to the group of Juno-haters.

[gandalf26]

Unless I'm getting mixed up don't think Dark Knight Rises was eligible.

I was having a Brain fart for a second there.

[gandalf26]

No, it wasn't. But that's still 5 potential entries.

Certain entries I would say, the only question being how high............

[donniedarko]

I haven't seen either, American Psycho looks good can't say Juno looks intriguing though

[Pyro Tramp]

Wonder how many Nolan films will make the top 20?

Batman Trilogy
Prestige
Inception
Memento

All have a good shout imo.

More than there should be, probably. Imagine TDK would be top 5...maybe in 3. Mementoi is only other one wouldn't be unimpressed seeing in top 20.

Hoped American Psycho would be higher, been while since seen one my choices so always a relief.

[Pyro Tramp]

Awkward moment you realise you forgot to include LoTR on your list, at all

[Yoda]

Awkward moment where you find out someone forgot to include LOTR on their list and you can't decide exactly how to murder them.

[gandalf26]

Awkward moment you realise you forgot to include LoTR on your list, at all

Tut Tut! Boromir as your Avatar too (Yes I know it's Sean Bean in Black Death or Game of Thrones).

[The Rodent]

Last two:
American Psycho = Good. Nothing special but a good movie nontheless.
Juno = Really? I saw it once and thought... hmmm.

Surprised they're both this high tbh.

[wintertriangles]

American Psycho = Good. Nothing special but a good movie nonthelessYou're going to need to defend this

[The Rodent]

Personal preference, which is the same as saying "Parlay".

[honeykid]

I'm with Rodent on this. Never seen the pull of AP. :shrug:

Juno is, yet another, film which has sat on my shelf for years unwatched.

[Sexy Celebrity]

Ten years ago, I thought I liked American Psycho, but I really didn't. It was intriguing and sexy and different, but I honestly really couldn't get into it or feel much love for it. I had it on DVD - don't have it anymore - and I've never bothered to get the Blu-ray even though it's always cheap and I want to see a special feature on it. I would like to give it another watch now... but, if it works for me now, it would be because I've changed in some way. It didn't work for me then. And honestly, what I remember of the movie, it probably wouldn't work on me now. I remember that thing being slow and oddly formed and lacking a lot of sizzle and emotion. It felt alien. And I feel like its major importance probably comes just from a lot of people wanting to be like Christian Bale's character -- not that they would literally do what he does, but they admire it. Just like people admire gangsters and such in movies. His character is like such a person -- rich, ballsy, attitude, cold, kills people, etc.

I liked Juno when I saw it. More than American Psycho. But I've only seen it once and that was when it first came out.

[Miss Vicky]

I couldn't stand American Psycho. I'm all for twisted humor and sex and violence, but there's just something about that movie that rubs me the wrong way. It doesn't help that I really don't like Christian Bale.

I like Juno well enough. It's entertaining, but most definitely not a favorite and I didn't even consider it for my own list.

[wintertriangles]

And I feel like its major importance probably comes just from a lot of people wanting to be like Christian Bale's character -- not that they would literally do what he does, but they admire it. Just like people admire gangsters and such in movies. Holy **** I've never seen such a completely incorrect assessment in my life

[DexterRiley]

Add me to the group of Juno-haters.

the movie or the schizo mofo member?

[gandalf26]

American Psycho is a real laugh riot.

[rauldc14]

Juno initially made my top 100 of all time. It wouldn't be near there anymore though. There truly isn't a whole lot special about it to be honest. It's a decent movie, but to be included on a list like this is a tad too much.

[rauldc14]

Hey Donnie, now I can really keep you guessing as to when I'll post the next pair...

http://img243.imageshack.us/img243/7304/paulie1jd6.jpg

I'm predicting not today. I'm pretty good at predicting.

[Psychic Isaac]

It will be Sunday and the movies will start with R and T. One of them won an Oscar. I'm not saying what they are because I want them to be a surprise.

[TylerDurden99]

the movie or the schizo mofo member?

The movie, of course.

[rauldc14]

I do miss Juno. I loved bedtime stories.

[Sexy Celebrity]

Holy **** I've never seen such a completely incorrect assessment in my life

Critical success, maybe not. Worldwide appeal, though, I think it might be true. A large majority of fans probably find catharsis through Patrick Bateman and in some way can relate to him.

[wintertriangles]

Critical success, maybe not. Worldwide appeal, though, I think it might be true. A large majority of fans probably find catharsis through Patrick Bateman and in some way can relate to him.Even then, that would make all those people you're referencing hate the film. There is no perception of American Psycho that could allow any Bateman sympathizer to feel cathartic because it is directly and bluntly insulting that type of person, thus anyone who sees the film with a Bateman attitude, even less exaggerated, would hate the film because it would be a mirror. With a watermark.

[Sexy Celebrity]

Even then, that would make all those people you're referencing hate the film. There is no perception of American Psycho that could allow any Bateman sympathizer to feel cathartic because it is directly and bluntly insulting that type of person, thus anyone who sees the film with a Bateman attitude, even less exaggerated, would hate the film because it would be a mirror. With a watermark.

I don't believe these people are psychotic or even really sympathetic -- I just think Patrick Bateman represents something that maybe they aren't or would like to be or would like to have. Maybe they don't all really love the movie, but they love the man himself. I can understand this -- he's sexy and he's powerful. Killing people is just something he happens to do, but who hasn't had a thought of, "Gee, I really hate this person, I wish I could kill him?" Patrick Bateman would do it. It's a movie. It's not real. I don't see why people couldn't just realize that and also like the disturbing aspects of it. The allure of that movie is Patrick Bateman. It's Christian Bale and what he is in that film. He is a strong, sexy badass monster. Even though they're all different, he is in league with other people like The Godfather, Scarface, any type of guy like that who has power. People are drawn to such characters easily, especially men, but also women. They are not all watching this movie and getting their feelings hurt.

[The Rodent]

Never fear, Rodent is here... American Psycho is being remade anyway... so all is good.

[Sexy Celebrity]

I saw that there was a sequel made in 2002 with Mila Kunis as the villain. The poster made me laugh:

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-I7Am3FGygus/TWeyrvC-cCI/AAAAAAAAA2U/ZXPMSD8N9Uc/s1600/american-psycho-2.jpg

Apparently, this new psycho chick actually kills Patrick Bateman (played by someone else) in the very beginning of the movie.

[honeykid]

Even then, that would make all those people you're referencing hate the film. There is no perception of American Psycho that could allow any Bateman sympathizer to feel cathartic because it is directly and bluntly insulting that type of person, thus anyone who sees the film with a Bateman attitude, even less exaggerated, would hate the film because it would be a mirror. With a watermark.
I understand this pov and I'd like to think it was the case. Sadly, it seems it rarely is.

[Sexy Celebrity]

Well, just look at the sequel. Now all of the guys who cheered on Patrick Bateman have a female that they can lust over and imagine being the perfect psycho woman for them. Angrier, deadlier, sexier indeed.

[Brodinski]

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p29/ForgotsoFatso/crash-ok.jpghttp://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p29/ForgotsoFatso/crash-ok1.jpg
# 52
Crash
(2004, Haggis)

63 points

[Brodinski]

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# 51
Batman Begins
(2005, Nolan)

63 points

[wintertriangles]

Well, just look at the sequel. Now all of the guys who cheered on Patrick Bateman have a female that they can lust over and imagine being the perfect psycho woman for them. Angrier, deadlier, sexier indeed.The more you defend this point of view, especially considering the difference in tone from your other posts, the more I think you're the one cheering him on.

And why the **** is Crash here?

[Godoggo]

Damn Crash did make it. I am surprised. Although I like Batman Begins much better than Crash, I think it's way too high on the list.

By the way, Psychic Isaac was right about everything except what letter the movies started with.

[stevo3001]

100. The Bourne Identity 3
99. Iron Man 3
98. Hedwig and the Angry Inch 3
97. Black Dynamite (not seen)
96. O Brother, Where Art Thou? 4.5 (#11 on my list)
95. Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World 2.5
94. Brotherhood of the Wolf 3
93. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo 2.5
92. Rise of the Planet of the Apes 4
91. American Splendor 3.5
90. Spider-Man 2 3
89. The Darjeeling Limited 2.5
88. The Artist 3
87. Good Night, and Good Luck 3
86. Quills 2.5
85. The Help 2.5
84. Lars and the Real Girl 2
83. Monsters, Inc. 3.5
82. Once 2.5
81. The Wrestler 3
80. Requiem for a Dream 1
79. Synecdoche, New York 3.5
78. Traffic 2
77. King Kong 3.5
76. Brokeback Mountain 3.5
75. Brick 2
74. Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl 3
73. Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter...and Spring 2
72. Gangs of New York 1.5
71. Sunshine 3.5
70. Man on Fire (not seen)
69. Gladiator 3
68. Hero 2
67. Road to Perdition (not seen)
66. Gone Baby Gone 2.5
65. The Three Burials of Melquiadas Estrada 3.5
64. Gran Torino 3
63. Signs 2
62. Tree of Life 4.5 (#12 on my list)
61. True Grit 3
60. Sideways 3
59. Werckmeister Harmonies 2.5
58. Million Dollar Baby 1
57.The Incredibles 5 (#2 on my list)
56. Sin City 1.5
55. Adaptation 2.5
54. American Psycho 2
53. Juno 1
52. Crash 1
51. Batman Begins 1

[Exist]

I saw that there was a sequel made in 2002 with Mila Kunis as the villain. The poster made me laugh:

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-I7Am3FGygus/TWeyrvC-cCI/AAAAAAAAA2U/ZXPMSD8N9Uc/s1600/american-psycho-2.jpg

Apparently, this new psycho chick actually kills Patrick Bateman (played by someone else) in the very beginning of the movie.

It wasn't very good, but I liked it ok. It wasn't even trying to compete with the original, sort of a plus. The actress playing the seriel killer was very interesting to watch, she really nails the heartless careless materialistic maniac to perfecto.

[Daniel M]

Copying Stevo here with my ratings so far, not seen as many as him though:

100. The Bourne Identity
99. Iron Man 3.5
98. Hedwig and the Angry Inch
97. Black Dynamite 4
96. O Brother, Where Art Thou?
95. Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World
94. Brotherhood of the Wolf
93. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo 3.5
92. Rise of the Planet of the Apes 3.5
91. American Splendor
90. Spider-Man 2 4.5
89. The Darjeeling Limited
88. The Artist
87. Good Night, and Good Luck
86. Quills
85. The Help
84. Lars and the Real Girl
83. Monsters, Inc. 4.5
82. Once
81. The Wrestler
80. Requiem for a Dream
79. Synecdoche, New York
78. Traffic
77. King Kong 3.5
76. Brokeback Mountain
75. Brick
74. Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl 3
73. Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter...and Spring
72. Gangs of New York
71. Sunshine
70. Man on Fire
69. Gladiator
68. Hero
67. Road to Perdition 4
66. Gone Baby Gone
65. The Three Burials of Melquiadas Estrada
64. Gran Torino
63. Signs 3
62. Tree of Life 4
61. True Grit 4.5
60. Sideways
59. Werckmeister Harmonies
58. Million Dollar Baby
57.The Incredibles 4.5
56. Sin City 5
55. Adaptation
54. American Psycho
53. Juno 4
52. Crash
51. Batman Begins 4

[Skepsis93]

Well, as long as we're almost 50 down I might as well jump on this bandwagon. For the most part I really like this list so far.

Bolds were on my list.

99. Iron Man 3.5-
97. Black Dynamite 4.5
96. O Brother, Where Art Thou? 4.5-
95. Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World 4
93. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo 4.5
92. Rise of the Planet of the Apes 3.5-
90. Spider-Man 2 3.5-
88. The Artist 4.5
87. Good Night, and Good Luck 3.5
85. The Help 4+
84. Lars and the Real Girl 4.5 (#16)
83. Monsters, Inc. 4.5
80. Requiem for a Dream 4.5
79. Synecdoche, New York 4
77. King Kong 4
75. Brick 2.5
74. Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl 4
72. Gangs of New York 3.5
69. Gladiator 4
61. True Grit 4
60. Sideways 4
57. The Incredibles 3.5
56. Sin City 4.5-
55. Adaptation 4
53. Juno 5 (#3)
51. Batman Begins 4-

[gandalf26]

Thought Batman Begins would come higher.

Crash is so overrated.

[HitchFan97]

I voted for Batman Begins. The first of many Nolans, I'm guessing.

[donniedarko]

Haven't seen either of the last two
I've seen 19 of the first 50, If I didn't miscounted Or what not
And four from my list

[gandalf26]

Someone please tell me how to do the popcorn o meter next to film.

4.5

who hoo finally.

[donniedarko]

5

You mean this?

[rating]5[/rating*] just remove the star after the G

[JayDee]

While I didn't care much for The Dark Knight I loved Batman Begins. Whereas TDK felt too dark and depressing for me I felt Begins got the perfect balance between superhero thrills and the grungy, gothic sensibility that sets Batman apart from most other superheroes.

Saw Crash at the cinema but it's been so long I honestly can't remember my opinion of it all that well.

Anyway, so far I've seen 33 of 50. Will perhaps give my personal ratings later

[Miss Vicky]

Batman Begins was good, but not top 100 good.

I HATE Crash.

[TylerDurden99]

Ones underlined were on my list.

100. The Bourne Identity 3
99. Iron Man 4
98. Hedwig and the Angry Inch
97. Black Dynamite
96. O Brother, Where Art Thou? 3.5
95. Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World
94. Brotherhood of the Wolf
93. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
92. Rise of the Planet of the Apes 3
91. American Splendor
90. Spider-Man 2 3+
89. The Darjeeling Limited
88. The Artist
87. Good Night, and Good Luck
86. Quills
85. The Help
84. Lars and the Real Girl
83. Monsters, Inc. 4.5+
82. Once
81. The Wrestler
80. Requiem for a Dream
79. Synecdoche, New York
78. Traffic 4
77. King Kong 4
76. Brokeback Mountain
75. Brick 4.5
74. Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl 4.5
73. Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter...and Spring
72. Gangs of New York 4
71. Sunshine 4.5+
70. Man on Fire 3
69. Gladiator 2.5
68. Hero
67. Road to Perdition 3.5
66. Gone Baby Gone
65. The Three Burials of Melquiadas Estrada
64. Gran Torino 4
63. Signs 4.5
62. Tree of Life 4+
61. True Grit 3.5+
60. Sideways
59. Werckmeister Harmonies
58. Million Dollar Baby
57.The Incredibles 4.5
56. Sin City 3
55. Adaptation
54. American Psycho 5
53. Juno 0.5
52. Crash 3
51. Batman Begins 3.5+

4 from my list have appeared so far, and there's two more here that were runner-ups, in the 26-30 section.

[Sexy Celebrity]

Well, just look at the sequel. Now all of the guys who cheered on Patrick Bateman have a female that they can lust over and imagine being the perfect psycho woman for them. Angrier, deadlier, sexier indeed.

The more you defend this point of view, especially considering the difference in tone from your other posts, the more I think you're the one cheering him on.

Difference in tone? What the hell are you talking about?

I'm not cheering on Patrick Bateman, but if I wanted to, GREAT! I see nothing wrong with it. Big f**kin' deal. It's a movie. He kills - who does he kill? - I know Jared Leto is one of them. I wouldn't root for Jared Leto's death, but somebody else might.

Boy, you are wearing a big pair of granny panties. Nobody should cheer on a killer in a film? Do you think everyone watches horror movies, like with Jason Voorhees, without cheering him on at times? Please. Your argument is flawed and done with.

[TheUsualSuspect]

Bold were on my list.

100. The Bourne Identity 4
99. Iron Man 3.5
98. Hedwig and the Angry Inch 3
97. Black Dynamite
96. O Brother, Where Art Thou? 4
95. Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World
94. Brotherhood of the Wolf
93. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo 3.5
92. Rise of the Planet of the Apes 4
91. American Splendor 3
90. Spider-Man 2 4
89. The Darjeeling Limited 4
88. The Artist
87. Good Night, and Good Luck 3.5
86. Quills 3.5
85. The Help 3.5
84. Lars and the Real Girl 3
83. Monsters, Inc. 3.5
82. Once
81. The Wrestler 4
80. Requiem for a Dream 4.5
79. Synecdoche, New York 3
78. Traffic
77. King Kong 3
76. Brokeback Mountain 3
75. Brick 3.5
74. Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl 4
73. Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter...and Spring
72. Gangs of New York 4
71. Sunshine 4
70. Man on Fire 3
69. Gladiator 3.5
68. Hero 3
67. Road to Perdition
66. Gone Baby Gone 4
65. The Three Burials of Melquiadas Estrada 3
64. Gran Torino 3
63. Signs 3
62. Tree of Life 3.5
61. True Grit 3.5
60. Sideways 4
59. Werckmeister Harmonies
58. Million Dollar Baby 3
57.The Incredibles 4
56. Sin City 4.5
55. Adaptation 4
54. American Psycho 4
53. Juno 4
52. Crash 3.5
51. Batman Begins 4

I seem to favour this list....

[Skepsis93]

I wouldn't root for Jared Leto's death, but somebody else might.

*raises hand*

[Sexy Celebrity]

I wouldn't root for Jared Leto's death, but somebody else might.

*raises hand*

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvBAEp3Znn4

Have fun. :)

[The Rodent]

Crash, not sure about... seen it once but couldn't make my mind up.

Batpants Begins, I had at 15th in my Top 100... can't think where in the list of 25 I had it though, sure it was in the top 10 though.

[wintertriangles]

Difference in tone? What the hell are you talking about?

I'm not cheering on Patrick Bateman, but if I wanted to, GREAT! I see nothing wrong with it. Big f**kin' deal. It's a movie. He kills - who does he kill? - I know Jared Leto is one of them. I wouldn't root for Jared Leto's death, but somebody else might.

Boy, you are wearing a big pair of granny panties. Nobody should cheer on a killer in a film? Do you think everyone watches horror movies, like with Jason Voorhees, without cheering him on at times? Please. Your argument is flawed and done with....and it's over your head shocking

It's all too common things are misread that it seems to be on purpose sometimes.

[Psychic Isaac]

It will be Sunday and the movies will start with R and T. One of them won an Oscar. I'm not saying what they are because I want them to be a surprise.

Just pointing out to everyone that I called it. Brodinski delivered the next two movies on Sunday, one of them did win an Oscar (Crash) and although neither started with R and T, I was simply tuning in a little fuzzy with my psychic vision. It's old age - it makes psychic vision reading more difficult. But notice how close I was:

CRash

BaTman Begins

Second and third letter. Oh, well.

That will be $500. No, just kidding. :)

[Tyler1]

Impressive.

[Sexy Celebrity]

I really wanna see American Psycho again. That scene with Jared Leto looked good and - am I allowed to say this? - FUNNIER than how I viewed it years ago. I think my interpretation of the film would change.

[Thursday Next]

Crash seems to be suffering a bit of a backlash on here. I liked it quite a lot the first time I saw it; in fact I preferred it to its oscar rival Brokeback Mountain. On subsequent viewings, however, Brokeback grew on me a lot and Crash... didn't. But still, while it it does suffer from being somewhat gimmicky, I don't think it's a bad film.

Batman Begins is a decent comic book movie but no more, I think the success of the sequels and the growing popularity of Nolan has given it a higher profile than it really deserves.

[rauldc14]

I love Crash. And I love all the hate it gets as well. Makes me like it even more:p. I didn't realize I liked so many films that are hated here.

[honeykid]

Yes, your taste is appalling. :p

[TheUsualSuspect]

I really wanna see American Psycho again. That scene with Jared Leto looked good and - am I allowed to say this? - FUNNIER than how I viewed it years ago. I think my interpretation of the film would change.

well, I always viewed the film as a black comedy.

[Brodinski]

Only 1 of the films I put in my top 25 made the list so far. About time I start rigging this.

[Yoda]

"Now how do I tell them I have no inner monologue?"

[Miss Vicky]

Bolds were on my list. Numbers in parentheses indicate their ranking on my list.

100. The Bourne Identity 1.5
99. Iron Man 1
98. Hedwig and the Angry Inch
97. Black Dynamite
96. O Brother, Where Art Thou? 2
95. Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World 3
94. Brotherhood of the Wolf 4.5 (#5)
93. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
92. Rise of the Planet of the Apes
91. American Splendor
90. Spider-Man 2
89. The Darjeeling Limited
88. The Artist
87. Good Night, and Good Luck
86. Quills 5 (#1)
85. The Help 4
84. Lars and the Real Girl
83. Monsters, Inc. 4
82. Once
81. The Wrestler 2
80. Requiem for a Dream 2
79. Synecdoche, New York 3
78. Traffic
77. King Kong 2
76. Brokeback Mountain 3.5
75. Brick
74. Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl 4.5 (#18)
73. Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter...and Spring
72. Gangs of New York 2
71. Sunshine
70. Man on Fire
69. Gladiator 5 (#2)
68. Hero
67. Road to Perdition 3
66. Gone Baby Gone
65. The Three Burials of Melquiadas Estrada
64. Gran Torino
63. Signs 3.5
62. Tree of Life
61. True Grit 3
60. Sideways
59. Werckmeister Harmonies
58. Million Dollar Baby
57.The Incredibles 3.5
56. Sin City 1
55. Adaptation 2
54. American Psycho 1
53. Juno 3
52. Crash 1
51. Batman Begins 3

[Thursday Next]

I prefer reviews to rankings, since there's a world of difference between one 3-star rated film and another, and some of these I'm not that sure of anyway, but since everyone else is doing it:

100. The Bourne Identity 3
99. Iron Man 3
98. Hedwig and the Angry Inch 4
97. Black Dynamite
96. O Brother, Where Art Thou? 3
95. Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World 3.5
94. Brotherhood of the Wolf 3
93. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
92. Rise of the Planet of the Apes
91. American Splendor 3
90. Spider-Man 2 3
89. The Darjeeling Limited 1.5
88. The Artist 3.5
87. Good Night, and Good Luck 4
86. Quills 4.5
85. The Help
84. Lars and the Real Girl 3
83. Monsters, Inc. 4
82. Once
81. The Wrestler 4
80. Requiem for a Dream 4.5
79. Synecdoche, New York
78. Traffic 2
77. King Kong 4
76. Brokeback Mountain 5
75. Brick 2.5
74. Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl 3.5
73. Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter...and Spring 2.5
72. Gangs of New York 4
71. Sunshine 4
70. Man on Fire
69. Gladiator 4
68. Hero 3
67. Road to Perdition 3
66. Gone Baby Gone
65. The Three Burials of Melquiadas Estrada
64. Gran Torino
63. Signs 3.5
62. Tree of Life
61. True Grit
60. Sideways
59. Werckmeister Harmonies
58. Million Dollar Baby 4
57.The Incredibles 3
56. Sin City 4
55. Adaptation 3.5
54. American Psycho 3
53. Juno 2
52. Crash 3.5
51. Batman Begins 3.5

[Thursday Next]

Here, by the way, is my prediction for the top 50. I may be wildly wrong. In fact, I hope so. I like a surprise.

1. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
2. The Dark Knight
3. The Departed
4. Lord of the Rings: Return of the King
5. No Country for Old Men
6. Inception
7. Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring
8. Amelie
9. City of God
10. Mulholland Drive
11. Memento
12. Pan's Labyrinth
13. The Lives of Others
14. Oldboy
15. Black Swan
16. Up
17. Inglourious Basterds
18. Lost in Translation
19. The Pianist
20. Spirited Away
21. Battle Royale
22. The Prestige
23. Mystic River
24. WALL_E
25. Donnie Darko
26. Zodiac
27. Ratatouille
28. Kill Bill Vol. 1
29. Dancer in the Dark
30. 4 Months, 3 Weeks, 2 Days
31. The Social Network
32. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
33. Children of Men
34. Casino Royale
35. Toy Story 3
36. The Royal Tenenbaums
37. Moulin Rouge!
38. The Fountain
39. Let the Right One In
40. Shaun of the Dead
41. 28 Days Later
42. Ghost World
43. Little Miss Sunshine
44. Black Hawk Down
45. Downfall
46. There Will Be Blood
47. In the Mood For Love
48. 21 Grams
49. Serenity
50. A History of Violence

[TheUsualSuspect]

The Fountain? I dunno bout that one.