The MoFo Millenium Top 100 Countdown

[rauldc14]

Though I am hoping Spirited Away makes it quite high on this list as well

[Skepsis93]

top 10 prediction:

10. Up
9. Lost in Translation
8. Pan's Labyrinth
7. The Departed
6. Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring
5. Memento
4. The Dark Knight
3. Lord of the Rings: Return of the King
2. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
1. Mulholland Dr.

I'd prefer that one if it wasn't for the two Nolan movies.

I'll take a somewhat optimistic punt:

10. Donnie Darko
9. Inglorious Basterds
8. The Dark Knight
7. City of God
6. Pan's Labyrinth
5. There Will Be Blood
4. Amelie
3. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
2. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
1. Mulholland Drive

Maybe it will, but Return of the King is the best of the three? I beg to diffah, suh!

I have a soft spot for the pathos in that marvelous ending, so I do prefer Return of the King but it's close. I'd be happy to see them in any order.

[rauldc14]

so far 7 films from my list, though I think 11 more may have a shot (3 with outside chances). So in all i think i'll get 15.

[Sleezy]

It's close. I think I prefer it slightly. But it admittedly depends on my mood, and I'd probably agree with most of the arguments you'd make the other way. Doesn't mean I wouldn't mind hearing 'em, though! :) Might be a fun exercise, especially since I'm guessing we both love both of 'em.

Yeah, I'm a fan of all three, actually. I do think The Two Towers gets shafted a bit since it's the middle act, but there's some fantastic pacing and production value there. Return of the King is great for a lot of reasons (and I'm one of the few who actually enjoys the death march of endings), but I think some of the performances in this film are really strong and the finale is legitimately an emotional one.

BUT...

I believe the truest one is still Fellowship. And I don't mean that in terms of Tolkien-ic purity, although that's probably true too. I feel like that first film, in some ways, was made free of studio influence. New Line didn't really understand what they had, probably, and didn't steer the film to serve their marketing and demographic needs as much as they did in the two sequels.

So what we got was a true fantasy film, akin to Legend or Conan the Barbarian or The Neverending Story. In other words, we got a Peter Jackson original... which turned out to be a Tolkien original. That first film is tighter, truer to the books, and devoid of contemporary influence. It just feels like a classic to me in the way the others don't. For my money, it's the best fantasy film anyone's ever made.

I have a soft spot for the pathos in that marvelous ending, so I do prefer Return of the King but it's close. I'd be happy to see them in any order.

Yeah, like I said, the ending(s) are really strong, as are several of the scenes nearing the end. Ian McKellen and Sean Astin, in particular, give that film real emotional punch.

EDIT: Something else I'd say about Return of the King, though, is that it feels really packed and crowded. Unlike Fellowship, which feels really nice in terms of pace, runtime, and narrative arc, Return is jammed with lots of really big set pieces, which pushes the film into something of a sprint to the end. Not a major complaint, but Fellowship, again, is the tighter film, I think.

[rauldc14]

There used to be a time that I didn't care for Lord of the Rings, but last time I watched ROTK it was fantastic and its one of those movies that is getting better with age for me. Strange how you don't like a movie much and then 5-10 years later it becomes great for you. Not sure if I'm alone with things like this happening?:p

[Sleezy]

It happens to me, but usually the other way 'round. I used to love Gladiator, but as time goes on, I find that I'm less and less impressed by it. It's a decent film. Oscar worthy, though? Nope.

[Skepsis93]

and I'm one of the few who actually enjoys the death march of endings

I'm with you there.

I believe the truest one is still Fellowship. And I don't mean that in terms of Tolkien-ic purity, although that's probably true too. I feel like that first film, in some ways, was made free of studio influence. New Line didn't really understand what they had, probably, and didn't steer the film to serve their marketing and demographic needs as much as they did in the two sequels.

They were filmed concurrently though, right? I'm not sure I see how the studio could have more influence over the second and third movie if that's the case, unless they had influence on the editing process that made a big difference, which I doubt.

Yeah, like I said, the ending(s) are really strong, as are several of the scenes nearing the end. Ian McKellen and Sean Astin, in particular, give that film real emotional punch.

Couldn't agree more - those are the two I'd single out, if any.

EDIT: Something else I'd say about Return of the King, though, is that it feels really packed and crowded. Unlike Fellowship, which feels really nice in terms of pace, runtime, and narrative arc, Return is jammed with lots of really big set pieces, which pushes the film into something of a sprint to the end. Not a major complaint, but Fellowship, again, is the tighter film, I think.

I can see that, but although I'm able to differentiate them in terms of my (marginal) preference, in a lot of ways I still see the trilogy as one big movie with one big narrative arc taking precedent over the three separate ones. Return is the final act, essentially. The quicker pace and greater volume of set-pieces is just mirroring the fact that these characters are getting more desperate and this gargantuan 10-hour movie is coming to a conclusion.

[Sleezy]

They were filmed concurrently though, right? I'm not sure I see how the studio could have more influence over the second and third movie if that's the case, unless they had influence on the editing process that made a big difference, which I doubt.

They were filmed concurrently, yes, though I think the release of Fellowship (and its subsequent critical and commercial success worldwide) happened around the time that The Two Towers wrapped shooting and/or went into preliminary post-production.

The biggest example of how I think the films changed is in the dialogue. Gimli, Merry, and Pippin are used as comic relief throughout, but increasingly so in the subsequent films. They start to throw in some recurring jokes, which give the films something of a "popcorn" movie feel. It just felt a little manufactured to me, in a way that nothing in Fellowship really does.

It also occurs to me, though, that the increasingly heavy dependence on CG visual effects probably has a lot to do with this too. Fellowship is a bit more old-fashioned because most of the effects, save some of the Moria stuff, is pretty low key and grounded in the real. Return, by contrast, is a computer-generated extravaganza. It's not terribly overdone, and most of the effects still look great, but... it doesn't have that old-fashioned fantasy feel.

I can see that, but although I'm able to differentiate them in terms of my (marginal) preference, in a lot of ways I still see the trilogy as one big movie with one big narrative arc taking precedent over the three separate ones. Return is the final act, essentially. The quicker pace and greater volume of set-pieces is just mirroring the fact that these characters are getting more desperate and this gargantuan 10-hour movie is coming to a conclusion.

Yeah, good point. I guess I was speaking more to the point that Fellowship, though still pretty long, meanders nicely and is punctuated by periods of great action. Return is considerably longer and quite the emotional/action-packed gauntlet. I find the former easier to watch more often because of this.

[HitchFan97]

My prediction:

1. Mulholland Drive
2. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
3. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
4. Memento
5. The Departed
6. City of God
7. The Dark Knight
8. Pan's Labyrinth
9. There Will Be Blood
10. Amelie

The bottom eight is a just a guess, but I think we all know what the top two will come down to. Up, Spirited Away, and Fellowship might sneak in there as well.

[Brodinski]

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# 38
Dancer in the Dark
(2000, Von Trier)

77 points

[Brodinski]

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# 37
Ratatouille
(2007, Bird & Pinkava)

77 points

[donniedarko]

I haven't seen Dancer in the Dark yet, but since it's Von trier its high on my watch list
Wonder of Dogville will make it...

Ratatoiulle is my favorite animated film, I've seen it four times, but it still didn't make my list

[Skepsis93]

Another I've been meaning to catch for ages. Love Ratatouille.

[Thursday Next]

I was beginning to think Dancer In the Dark was not going to make it, pleased it got in. 23 on my list.

I watched it very cynically, knowing it was going to be emotionally manipulative. And it was. It was still brilliant.

Ratatouille I don't love as much as everyone else seems to. I just don't find rats cute.

[Sleezy]

Haven't seen either one. :(

[Daniel M]

Haven't even heard of Dancer in the Dark but Ratatouille is a delightful film, need to give it another watch though.

[Godoggo]

Two more fantastic movies not on my list.

[Pyro Tramp]

Glad Dancer in the Dark cracked it, sublime and moving film. Think I had it fairly high. Would love to see more von Trier on here but considering that's probably his most accessible and memorably affecting film, don't see Antichrist pipping it ;)

[Sexy Celebrity]

Disappointed that neither was a movie on my list.

[wintertriangles]

Both of these were around the middle of my list, so huzzah, plus I think Ratatouille was the only Pixar film I had.

[TylerDurden99]

Dancer In The Dark I have not seen, but I love Ratatouille (it wasn't on my list, though).

My predictions for the top ten (in no order):

Mulholland Drive
The Departed
City Of God
Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship Of The Ring
Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King
The Dark Knight
Amelie
Oldboy
No Country For Old Men
Memento

[Sexy Celebrity]

I'm going to stay with an old prediction I made that Up will be #1. Who knows? I might be right.

[Pyro Tramp]

I'm wondering if Wall-E will split the Pixar vote though. Not that i'm such a fan of it but seems to be held in equally, if not higher, esteem than Up.

I think something like The Dark Knight will garner the most votes but whether it'll convert to enough points to beat Mulholland Drive which imagine would be higher on fewer lists. I'd be disappointed if The Departed made it that high, was Hugo eligible? I'd like to see that rank top 10 instead.

[Tyler1]

Wow the last 2 are great movies! :highfive:
Dancer In The Dark ranked at #20 on my list.

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Not sure how cinema verite has been successful since Lars Trier arrogantly championed it in his Dogme 95. One major complain I hear about this film is that if it were shot without handheld cam it would be much better. I somewhat agree. Then again the final sequence is so devastating and nauseating thanks to the camerawork I hesitate to denounce shaky cam.

[rauldc14]

So far I've had Gladiator and Ratatouille as movies that were on my top 37, but they got cut and didn't make my top 25. Ratatouille is probably my #4 for pixar but great film.

[stevo3001]

Ratatouille's the 4th film from my list to make it. I think there'll be between 8 and 13 total, my guess is 11.

I can't stand Lars von Trier

[Miss Vicky]

Yay! Another movie from my list. Ratatouille was ranked at #3, of course.

While Up is perhaps Pixar's best work, Ratatouille is my favorite. The attention to detail is phenomenal. The colors are so vibrant and rich. The story is funny and touching. And the rats are freaking adorable.

[Harry Lime]

This list can be quite unpredictable at times. I'm liking what we've put together here so far even if I don't like all the films.

[Thursday Next]

I don't think any more Von Triers will make it. Melancholia might have had a chance, but not this high up.

I think we may see three more Pixar films, though. And I don't think any of them will be Cars 2.

[Miss Vicky]

I just don't find rats cute.


:(

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[donniedarko]

I don't think any more Von Triers will make it. Melancholia might have had a chance, but not this high up.

I was thinking Antichrist would make it, but not anymore, I was thinking like first 30, same with Melancholia

I'm pretty sure Dogville still has a decent chance, slot of people love it

I'm starting to accept there's a very low chance of any Almodovars

[Godoggo]

I'm starting to accept there's a very low chance of any Almodovars

I haven't given up hope. I still expect an appearance by him. I am surprised that hasn't happened yet; I did think there would be more than one.

Like Lime said, I am happy with the list even if I don't like every movie, but I would be pretty bummed if Almodovar isn't on it.

[HitchFan97]

I'd be surprised if Talk to Her isn't coming up soon.

[Thursday Next]

Watched Wonder Boys. Quite liked it. There were annoying things but overall, I liked more than I disliked. Still surprised that it got so high in this list, though.

[Tyler1]

I'd be surprised if Talk to Her isn't coming up soon.
Just you wait. ;)

[Daniel M]

Last night I recorded Lars and the Real Girl and Solaris on Sky, also got Sideways set to record tomorrow I think, notice quite a few of the titles from this list are popping up on Sky Movies (The King's Speech is on now as well).

[Brodinski]

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# 36
The Pianist
(2002, Polanski)

85 points

[Brodinski]

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# 35
Talk to Her
(2002, Almodovar)

87 points

[Sexy Celebrity]

Ahhh, the piece of trash countdown continues! (kidding)

I'm fond of The Pianist. I can't remember if I saw Talk to Her.

[wintertriangles]

Someone's a sorcerer here, Almodovar has arrived.

I'm ashamed I didn't include any of his on my list.

[HitchFan97]

A-ha! Called it! Even if I haven't seen any Almodovar...

[stevo3001]

Yeah, the list wouldn't have been right without any Almodovar on it. Talk To Her is the fifth film from my list to show up.

[Godoggo]

Ha! Both on my list. The Pianist is somewhere toward the bottom and Talk to Her is third.

[donniedarko]

Yes! Pianist came in at number 2 on my list, this list wouldn't be a list without Polanski. A truly devastating film

I haven't seen Talk to her but it came right as we were speaking of it

[Tyler1]

Both are extraordinary movies. Trully EXTRAORDINARY.

Talk To Her at #3 on my list. Perhaps the best Almodovar film.

[Godoggo]

It is. I'm certain of it. ;)

[Skepsis93]

I hold The Pianist in a very high regard... a quite brilliant fresh take on what is an endlessly fascinating and brutal topic. Brody's performance is astounding. I didn't vote for it because I've only seen it once and quite a while ago, maybe if I had rewatched it it would have got a spot on my list. Glad to see it here in any case.

I haven't seen Talk To Her either but I definitely want to.

[rauldc14]

Haven't seen either, neither on my short term que though maybe they should be.

[rauldc14]

I have a good feeling about the next 2, for some odd reason:p

[gandalf26]

I think Napoleon Dynamite will be one. In fact it has to be soon. Surely enough people have recognized it's brilliance.

[Sexy Celebrity]

I think Napoleon Dynamite will be one. In fact it has to be soon. Surely enough people have recognized it's brilliance.

I doubt it's on there.

[rauldc14]

Twilight and Jim Carey's How the Grinch Stole Christmas

[donniedarko]

I think Napoleon Dynamite will be one. In fact it has to be soon. Surely enough people have recognized it's brilliance.

I wouldnt care if it'd be in the first 20, but if it shows up now I'll be legitemetely dissapointed that it's this high. It was retarted humor, I don't see the big thing with Vote for Pedro
I've seen it four times am each time the characters got more and more off putting.

And where's our movies Brodinski? I'm getting on a flight soon

[Brodinski]

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# 34
The Lives of Others
(2006, Henckel Von Donnermarck)

87 points

[Brodinski]

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# 33
The Prestige
(2006, Nolan)

87 points

[linespalsy]

Hey, I voted for both of those.

[HitchFan97]

Three Nolans left- I'm thinking they're all gonna be very high up.

[TheUsualSuspect]

Love the Prestige, love it.

[Yoda]

Woohoo! I'll have to come back in here today or tomorrow to write a little bit about The Lives of Others, which I had third. I assume that was the highest?

[rauldc14]

The Prestige! Boo ya! Had a strong feeling about this pairing. That makes 8 for me now.

Haven't seen The Lives of Others. I better get to it.

[wintertriangles]

Good pair here. The Lives of Others is higher than I ever expected, should be seen by everyone though.

[Brodinski]

I think The Prestige is Nolan's best film. Awesome film.

[Miss Vicky]

Haven't seen The Lives Of Others.

I like The Prestige well enough, but didn't vote for it. Didn't vote for any Nolan films, actually.

[rauldc14]

I think The Prestige is Nolan's best film. Awesome film.

I tend to lean this way as well. I voted The Dark Knight just a tad higher, but that was awhile ago that I submitted that vote and I believe Prestige would be my #1 Nolan.

[wintertriangles]

I like The Prestige well enough, but didn't vote for it. Didn't vote for any Nolan films, actually.Nor I but I would prefer this be the one to make it.

[donniedarko]

I'm actually not as pleased with this set as others
I didn't think Lives of others would make it and have no desire to see it
Prestiege is easily Nolan's worse film, and one of the most boring of all time

[rauldc14]

I'm actually not as pleased with this set as others
I didn't think Lives of others would make it and have no desire to see it
Prestiege is easily Nolan's worse film, and one of the most boring of all time

Ugh.....one of the most boring of all time? It has great performances from Jackman and Bale. And it is one of the better original plots I've seen in a movie.

[Godoggo]

Haven't seen The Lives of Others yet. I like The Prestige. Glad it made the list, but I doubt I'll be as happy next time he does.

[Pyro Tramp]

Lives of Others is a simply fantastic film, I was sceptical that a strange German film beat out Pan's Labyrinth for Best Pic but realised it's truly a great film after watching. Think I had around 30 mark in my top movies list but Yoda, you had it higher than me on here I think.

[Thursday Next]

I'm actually not as pleased with this set as others
I didn't think Lives of others would make it and have no desire to see it


Why didn't you think it would make it? And why do you have no desire to see it?

I'm not at all surprised to see The Lives of Others, and it deserves its place, one of the better films of the millennium. Wasn't on my list and I don't love it quite as much as some other people here, but it's a good film.

The Prestige is quite good, but I don't remember it being quite this popular when it was released. Perhaps it's been reevaluated in the light of the Batman movies. It is original, though, with good performances from an interesting cast and I'd have been surprised it it wasn't on here.

[TylerDurden99]

I had The Prestige on my list, between #16 and #20 and I also really like The Lives Of Others.

[Gabrielle947]

I disliked Lives Of Others.It's actually a good film but my expectations were too high and it was just too slow for me.
I'm not a fan of Christopher Nolan,so I didn't like The Prestige too.Again,not a bad film,quite entertaining but I forgot about it the next day.

[gandalf26]

I think Napoleon Dynamite will be one. In fact it has to be soon. Surely enough people have recognized it's brilliance.

That was me trying to be funny btw. I know Napoleon Dynamite won't make the list.

LOL at getting serious responses.

[Sexy Celebrity]

I had never even heard of The Lives of Others. I figured, oh, there's one of those obscure foreign films again, ugh. This was a big movie? Or is it just big around these parts? It sort of looks like a big deal over at IMDB.com. Wonder why I never heard of it. Perhaps just 'cause it's foreign.

I haven't seen The Prestige. I am surprised and not surprised that it's sort of high.

Need more movies from my list to appear. I have to pass Sleezy.

[Yoda]

It's big among film lovers, I think; it won an Oscar, and it's so-oh-oh-oh good. I think it gets that love because it's not only good, but fairly accessible to all audiences. You won't confuse it for an American film, but it doesn't dabble in some of the conventions of foreign cinema that Americans are less likely to find interesting. And I say that with sympathy.

Anyway, it's a fabulous, fabulous movie, and I love it, and I'm going to try to come back soon and gush about it some more.

[Sedai]

Added The lives of Others to Netflix. :)

[Pyro Tramp]

I have a feeling the painful Cult of Nolan is going to cast a shadow over the list, for me.

[rauldc14]

The Prestige isn't going to be everybody's cup of tea. In fact upon 1st watch I wasn't sure it would even be mine. But you find yourself getting drawn into the story. You find yourself wondering what is behind all the magic. You find yourself watching a duel of magicians constantly looking to top one another and learn each others top secrets. Jackman and Bale couldn't have played this one better, and Nolan needs to get huge credit for originality in this one. I also found myself a huge fan of Caine and Scarlett's performances, which were well fitting for the movie. Without giving away to much, I'd like to say this was one of the better endings that I've seen in a film as well. And the movie just seems to get better with each and every rewatch. This came in at #16 for me, but it could have easily been near or closer to 10. Brilliant.

[Skepsis93]

Cult of Nolan

Gotta start using that phrase.

[honeykid]

Good to see The Lives Of Others here. So you guys have some taste, then? :p

[donniedarko]

Whurs are movies Brawd?

[Sleezy]

Need more movies from my list to appear. I have to pass Sleezy.

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[donniedarko]

You shall not pass!

[Brodinski]

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# 32
Almost Famous
(2000, Crowe)

88 points

[Brodinski]

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# 31
The Fountain
(2006, Aronofsky)

91 points

[Brodinski]

And slowly but surely, Raul's list of 'sure things' is beginning to fall apart...

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

[Tyler1]

Both spectacular movies. The Fountain could've been on my list.:)

[Thursday Next]

Well, I wasn't expecting Almost Famous. At all. I haven't seen it. Is it really that good?

To everyone who scoffed at my prediction of The Fountain, I told you so. I don't really like it, but it obviously has its devotees here.

[Brodinski]

Well, I wasn't expecting Almost Famous. At all. I haven't seen it. Is it really that good?

Honestly, no. I think it's a good film, but it doesn't really stand out as great in any area, outside of maybe soundtrack (if that's your cup of tea). I expected it in the first 20, but not this high.

[wintertriangles]

I wasn't expecting either of these at all

[honeykid]

I'm always surprised at how loved Almost Famous is. I don't get it. Maybe that's why it always surprises me?

[donniedarko]

Haven't seen either, I was expecting The Fountian as many love it on here, not so much Almost Famous

[Gabrielle947]

Not a fan of The Fountain and Almost Famous is fine.

[Sleezy]

Not much to say about Almost Famous. Decent film, though I'm also stunned that it's this high. I've always felt like folks who came of age in the 1970s and loved the music, as Crowe did, are the ones who probably get the most out of this film.

I'm not a big fan of The Fountain. I wanted to like it, as the soundtrack is phenomenal and there's some truly beautiful art direction... but the story is just so terribly convoluted. I know a lot of people (like Sedai) have found meaning in the film and love it, but I feel like it's a pretty self-absorbed, pretentious turn by Aronofsky. It seems to want to sell you the "importance" rather than the ideas.

[Skepsis93]

Weeee! I thought it had gotten to the point where we weren't going to see Almost Famous. It was on my top 10 for a long time, it's since gone down very slightly in my estimation but still had it at #5 on my list. Really happy to see it.

Not much to say about Almost Famous. Decent film, though I'm also stunned that it's this high. I've always felt like folks who came of age in the 1970s and loved the music, as Crowe did, are the ones who probably get the most out of this film.

Not necessarily. Case in point: Me. :p

[Yoda]

Surprised at Almost Famous. Not surprised by The Fountain. Those kinds of films--the one a smaller group of people love, but really love--have an inherent edge under this kind of scoring system, I think.

Like both fine. Like The Fountain more. Neither was on my list, though.

[Miss Vicky]

Almost Famous is a good movie, but I really don't see anything special about it.

Haven't seen The Fountain.

[Sexy Celebrity]

Still nothing exciting. This has been a dry spell.

[wintertriangles]

Still nothing exciting. This has been a dry spell.Projection?

[Sexy Celebrity]

Projection?

Nah.

[TheUsualSuspect]

I love Almost Famous it was on my list. Probably the only film where I can stand Kate Hudson. I would advise against the directors cut "Untitled" as it is way too long.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Qn3tel9FWU

[Skepsis93]

I love Almost Famous it was on my list. Probably the only film where I can stand Kate Hudson. I would advise against the directors cut "Untitled" as it is way too long.

Defintely agree about Kate Hudson, but I disagree regarding the director's cut. I prefer it, actually.

[HitchFan97]

I was wondering when Almost Famous would show up. I saw it recently, and it would've made my list. Glad to see it up this high. :up:

[JayDee]

I recently just watched The Fountain for the first time and have to admit being quite bemused by the whole thing. It's undoubtedly spectacular to look at, and it certainly warrants a repeat viewing at some point.

Almost Famous is a film I enjoy but I've never quite seen the masterpiece in there that other people do.


One thing I've just realised about the list is how few out and out comedies have made it so far. Now is that because it's been a poor decade for comedy films, or because more than about anything else it's really down to personal taste. For example I hated Bridesmaids, loved Due Date. But I know most people would have that the other way round.

[Miss Vicky]

One thing I've just realised about the list is how few out and out comedies have made it so far.

I had a couple of them on my list but I doubt they'll make the cut.

And Due Date was terrible. Bridesmaids was awesome.

[Skepsis93]

I had a few comedies on my list, but no out-and-out comedies like Bridesmaids. Closest I got was Bruce Almighty which I know wont make it but couldn't bring myself to leave off.

[Pyro Tramp]

LOVE that The Fountain has made it. Couple from my all time top films appearing, which is nice.

The comedies i'd expect are Anchorman / Team America / Borat / Superbad (or something out the Apatow shed) Hangover (reluctantly). I say expect, in that they've probably sustained the most popularity and not dwindled out of collective consciousness. Very few comedies make cultural splashes (and I mean broad comedies not quirky indies) which endear them to these types of lists. I'd be disappointed to not see at least one of the first four, Borat seems the most likely. Bridesmaids seemed more as an antidote to the current comedy, not sure if it'll beat the bigger contenders.

The best comedy from the period though is Four Lions, and this list would have been brilliant to bring it to peoples attention.

[stevo3001]

LOVE that The Fountain has made it. Couple from my all time top films appearing, which is nice.

The comedies i'd expect are Anchorman / Team America / Borat / Superbad (or something out the Apatow shed) Hangover (reluctantly). I say expect, in that they've probably sustained the most popularity and not dwindled out of collective consciousness. Very few comedies make cultural splashes (and I mean broad comedies not quirky indies) which endear them to these types of lists. I'd be disappointed to not see at least one of the first four, Borat seems the most likely. Bridesmaids seemed more as an antidote to the current comedy, not sure if it'll beat the bigger contenders.

The best comedy from the period though is Four Lions, and this list would have been brilliant to bring it to peoples attention.

Four Lions is superb and wasn't far off making my list. Only one out and out comedy made it onto my list (though I suppose there were a couple of others that could be counted as comedies), but I am sure that won't be on this list, as it won't be fully appreciated for ages, maybe around 500 years.

I wouldn't be at all surprised to see Team America and maybe Borat too. Both really good, especially the former. I suppose Anchorman might be here too, that's pretty good as well.

[donniedarko]

I have three comedies on my list, don't think any will make it at this point though, I thought one would, not anymore

Also I watched City of God yesterday, would've sneaked on to the 25th spot on my list

[Brodinski]

Also I watched City of God yesterday, would've sneaked on to the 25th spot on my list

So it's worse than 1408, Brothers and I Am Legend?

[Sexy Celebrity]

Brothers was the #1 movie of 2009 on Richard Roeper's list.

[donniedarko]

So it's worse than 1408, Brothers and I Am Legend?

What happened to anonymousity?

Lol, yes it is, but might be the most entertaining out of all those
1408 and I am Legend I understand the critsisims they were just very intense for me.
Brothers I will never understand why it's so low rated. Ten times better than that crap Oscar winner Hurt Locker, and the best film of 2009 easily.

[Brodinski]

Brothers I will never understand why it's so low rated. Ten times better than that crap Oscar winner Hurt Locker, and the best film of 2009 easily.

It's a passable film, but better than The Hurt Locker? Best film of 2009? Nah.

[Godoggo]

I think The Fountain bored me more than any movie I have ever seen.

If I am in the right mood, I adore Almost Famous. I have to be in a very specific mood though. I'm surprised to see it this high, but I'm glad it's on the list.

[rauldc14]

2 films I've had no interest in seeing really. I guess the sure things aren't sure things. Though I'll be a bit saddened if Spirited Away and Mystic River don't make the cut.

[Thursday Next]

As far as comedies go, I'm still hoping to see Shaun of the Dead or Hot Fuzz.

[HitchFan97]

Keeping my fingers crossed for Anchorman :p

[rauldc14]

While Wedding Crashers would have gotten a lot of points from me if I submitted my straight up top 25 of the millenium, I decided to leave it off my list and give points to films that had a fighting chance.

[donniedarko]

So it's worse than 1408, Brothers and I Am Legend?

As you can see Rauldc by Brods quote , I didn't use that stradgedy
and hey you now never know if they'd make it, Solaris and Man on Fire did

[Brodinski]

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# 30
Punch-Drunk Love
(2002, P.T. Anderson)

91 points

[Brodinski]

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# 29
Toy Story 3
(2010, Unkrich)

92 points

[JayDee]

Delighted to see Toy Story 3, a masterpiece in my eyes. Just surprised it's not a bit higher.

And really surprised to see Punch Drunk Love score such a high entry. Would not have predicted that as a top 30 film

[Tyler1]

Toy Story 3 :yup:

Haven't seen Punch-Drunk Love, and don't intend on doing so.

[Miss Vicky]

I didn't care for Punch-Drunk Love.

Toy Story 3 by itself is excellent, but I've never been big on the Toy Story series so it didn't get my vote.

[Skepsis93]

Very pleasantly surprised to see Punch-Drunk Love this high, was on my list somewhere in the middle if I remember correctly. We're not not going to see There Will Be Blood so it looks like both possible PTAs will make it, which I'm very happy about.

I like Toy Story 3 but didn't include it on my list.

[Daniel M]

Toy Story 3 is a brilliant film, great ending to a great trilogy. I've had Punch-Drunk Love recorded for a while now and I'm not surprised to see it on here, really looking forward to watching it considering I loved There Will Be Blood and Boogie Nights from PT Anderson.

[donniedarko]

Wow, I'm shocked to see Punch Drunk Love so high, didn't know it was so popular here, haven't seen it

I've seen the first two Toy Stories, but I don't really want to watch the third

[rauldc14]

Not shocked to see Toy Story 3 on here. Punch Drunk Love is another shocker though. I'm going to have to reanalyze what I think the top 28 will be so that I can be totally wrong again :)

[wintertriangles]

Well at least this far in we still have surprises, hopefully this continues

[HitchFan97]

Sweet, both were on my list :)

Toy Story 3 was on my top ten and I was wondering when it would show up. PDL just squeezed on and I was starting to think it wouldn't make it.

[Sexy Celebrity]

Vital Negativity & Unnecessary Comments 'N Stuff w/ Sexy Celebrity:
(Episode 1,000)

Punch Drunk Love?! Oh, Adam Sandler is sooooo worth much more than that!

I mean... God, he only comes out with a new and fascinating film like every year! Jack & Jill was TOPS!

I think it's insulting that Adam only gets serious recognition from that piece of fluff than any of his own myriad of ... of ... of things.

And Toy Story 3?! That's, like, only been out for like, what? Two years? That's hardly enough time to digest its importance, if it has any. I mean, it's a part 3! I haven't seen it yet, but I thought I heard it was the weakest Toy Story. You're putting that thing at #29?! And Punch Drunk Love before it?! Has there really not been ANYTHING else better?! At this point, I'm starting to root for the foreign films I've never heard of!

This is Sexy Celebrity with Vital Negativity & Unnecessary Comments 'N Stuff.

[wintertriangles]

I like this idea way better^^

[Harry Lime]

You're putting that thing at #29?! And Punch Drunk Love before it?!
Who are you talking to? The website?

[Sexy Celebrity]

Who are you talking to? The website?

Everything that encompasses what led to those movies getting there on that list in those places. The website, MoFos, fate....

[Godoggo]

Punch-Drunk Love was on my list at #9. I'm not surprised it made it so high. I know a few members really like it and some, like me, recognize it as one of Anderson's best. It's one of those movies I that make me insanely happy when I watch it.

Toy Story 3 was the perfect ending to a wonderful trilogy. I'm glad Pixar is making so many appearances here.

[TheUsualSuspect]

Of course I like Toy Story 3 and Punch Drunk Love. Two worthy additions.

[TylerDurden99]

Love Toy Story 3, despite being the weakest of the trilogy. Had it on my list.

Have not seen Punch Drunk Love all the way through yet.

[Thursday Next]

Punch Drunk Love?

I'm throwing my predictions out the window.

[rauldc14]

A look back of predictions of my top 44 and a look forward of predictions of the top 28:

Prestige- Correct, as always. This was so easy.
Batman Begins-This actually made it pre-top 44, so it was a miss on my part. Knew it would make it.
The Dark Knight- This is pretty much a top 10 guarantee
Memento- Guaranteed to see the list, probably in top 15
Inception- I can't see this missing the list. However, if a Nolan did, this would be it. It will make it though.
Mulholland Drive- Guaranteed to be in the top 3. It's probably the #1.
No Country for Old Men- A film that is no longer a guarantee, but I would still assume it would find its place.
Social Network- I probably gave this film a bit too much assurance. I think it will miss out with the way the list is shaping.
Zodiac- Ditto, this is probably going to miss at this point.
Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring- Top 10 certainly
Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers- Probable miss since the 3 films were split.
Lord of the Rings: Return of the King- Top 10 as well.
Spirited Away- On the fence but should be safe to make it. If this misses it would be a shame
Up- If Toy Story 3 made it, then there's no way Up misses. Possible top 10 shocker.
Ratatouille- I was correct.
Wall E- We will see this one probably sooner rather than later.
City of God- Probably top 10, or does everyone just assume this makes it and actually doesn't? I think it's easily safe though.
The Departed- Top 10 definitively.
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind- Top 3, and Mulholland Drive's biggest scare to the top spot.
Amelie- Guaranteed to make it yet.
Lost in Translation- One would assume this would make it, but maybe not. I'm still counting it in.
Mystic River- Better make it, and I think it will. Just figured that it would have been listed by now...
Royal Tenenbaums- The shockers we have seen tells me this won't make it. The only reason I had it on here was that it made the last top 100, so I assumed it would make a millenium top 100.
Donnie Darko- Too many people love this for it not to show up.
The Pianist- I was correct on this.
Inglorious Basterds- I changed my mind. I don't think we will see it.
Little Miss Sunshine- Definitely won't see this anymore.
There will be Blood- Top 15 for sure, with a probable top 10 run.
Pan's Labyrinth- Still marking this down as a guarantee.
The Lives of Others- We saw it.
Oldboy- Yes, it will be there.
Black Swan- Perhaps not.
Let the Right One In- Another correct prediction.
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon- I say it sneaks on, but it is another that may be left off due to shockers.
In the Mood for Love- I still assume it makes it.

This count is 21 for sure, leaving wiggle room for 7. With the wiggle room I am assuming maybe 3-4 I originally listed but don't have them as guarantees will still make it.

But honestly, who the hell knows.

[Miss Vicky]

Zodiac- Ditto, this is probably going to miss at this point.

I still think it's going to make an appearance.

Up- If Toy Story 3 made it, then there's no way Up misses. Possible top 10 shocker.

I would not be at all shocked if Up made it in the top 10. I wouldn't be shocked if it made in the top 3, actually.

[Sexy Celebrity]

Up will be in the top 10. I'm pretty sure of it. I predicted it being #1, but we'll see.

Zodiac may not make it, although I can still see it making an appearance. It would have to be very soon, though.

I do not understand y'all's obsession with Eternal Sunshine. I hope it DOESN'T make it, but it sounds like it will when figuring all of the chanting for it that's going on.

The Dark Knight is my other guess for #1.

I would not be surprised to see The Social Network soon (urgh.)

From my own list, I still need to see: Fellowship of the Ring -- Inception -- No Country -- Black Swan -- The Town (that's not gonna happen) -- Transamerica (nope) -- Brothers (hell no, unfortunately) -- Precious (please) -- The Dark Knight -- Up -- Observe and Report (no) -- Source Code (NO) -- Jarhead (No, and that's a big shame) -- Little Miss Sunshine (maybe...) -- Kill Bill Volume 2 (doubtful) -- Star Wars III: Revenge of the Sith (no).

Here's to beating Sleezy.

[Yoda]

I'd be a little surprised if it gets that high. I think it's Up-side (see what I did there?) is right at or just outside the top 5. But there's no ranking for it that'll feel too high for me.

[Pyro Tramp]

If PDL makes it, hope for A Prophet. Slight.

[rauldc14]

Sad that V for Vendetta won't make it. I figured it to be in the 80s or 90s but didn't garner enough votes.

[Sexy Celebrity]

Sad that V for Vendetta won't make it. I figured it to be in the 80s or 90s but didn't garner enough votes.

That movie's awful.

[gandalf26]

My Predictions for final 28;

Return of the King
Fellowship of the Ring
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
The Departed
Memento
The Dark Knight
Inception
Wall-E
Spirited Away
The Hurt Locker
City of God
Mulholland Drive
Lost in Translation
Mystic River
Amelie
Oldboy
There Will be Blood
No Country For Old Men
Up
Donnie Darko
Pan's Labryinth
Shrek
District 9
Munich
Amores Perros
Slumdog Millionaire
Star Trek
Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon

[rauldc14]

5 of those predictions have no shot at all. Other than that it's a decent guess.

[honeykid]

V For Vendetta's a lot better than most of this list, so far. It's also better than much of what's bound to yet show. :(

I'll be stunned if Up doesn't make the top 10.

The only chance Un Prophete has is that it qualifies. No chance beyond that, IMO.

[Sexy Celebrity]

V For Vendetta's a lot better than most of this list, so far. It's also better than much of what's bound to yet show. :(.

http://www.movieforums.com/community/attachment.php?attachmentid=9679&stc=1&d=1354571279

[rauldc14]

I'm sure we will find out the slew of films that just missed the cut after everything is all unveiled. At least we better.

[linespalsy]

About the last two:

Toy Story 3 is reheated left-overs, the first big disappointment from Pixar (which is now 3 for 3). I get some of the appeal: warm nostalgia for earlier movies and pithy pop-culture references but both these things are so common that it doesn't stand out and it wasn't enough for me. As a matter of taste it was mildly enjoyable but looks pretty damn lame next to the other big computer animated movie of 2010, which would have been more deserving of a spot on this list (How to Train Your Dragon).

Punch Drunk Love is interesting mainly for the Philip Seymour Hoffman character and subplot. As for the central core of bitersweet romantic yearning/detachment... um, I don't hate that it made it but now I hope that In the Mood for Love and 2046 beat it out.

[Sleezy]

As a matter of taste it was mildly enjoyable but looks pretty damn lame next to the other big computer animated movie of 2010, which would have been more deserving of a spot on this list (How to Train Your Dragon).

I kind of agree with this. I do think Toy Story 3 is stronger than you give it credit for, but that's largely because it's the emotional final entry of a great series and the final scenes alone really punctuate that. But I still wouldn't place it among Pixar's best. (That honor, for the record, would go to Monster's Inc., Toy Story, Finding Nemo, and Up.)

I really really liked How To Train Your Dragon, on the other hand, and it almost made my list. I think it stands up to any Pixar film, particularly if you're prone to "a boy and his pet" stories. Great film.

[stevo3001]

How To Train Your Dragon was good- not far short of my top ten of the year in fact. It has one beautiful creation, Toothless, and some wonderful scenes of him in flight, but the rest, while fun, is nothing more than crudely defined cartoon- not least the characterisation.

You would have to go a long, long way to find better characterisatiom than in the Toy Story series. Toy Story 3 uses the familiarity with, the love for, these characters that Pixar has developed to wonderful effect. We know them so well, but here they are all taken somewhere new, literally and figuratively. Because they are so well painted we feel like we're amongst them when they're abandoned, imprisoned and in peril. The scenes in the furnace and on the yard have the cumulative emotional power of three character-driven masterpieces.

Also it's a ton of fun, blessed with hilarious and or horrible new characters to shale things up, smarter and wittier and less reliant on faddish cultural references than anything the competition offered. And like the other gems from Pixar, it has so much soul.

Toy Story 3 is the sixth film from my list to show up.

[Brodinski]

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# 28
Unbreakable
(2000, Shyamalan)

94 points

[Brodinski]

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# 27
The Royal Tenenbaums
(2001, W. Anderson)

96 points

[Skepsis93]

Wut.

[mark f]

Can somebody update the entire list for me because I've been offline for about 6-7 weeks. Don't ruin this thread by talking to me in here. I'll try to post in the 'mark f thread'.

[Yoda]

Yeahhhhhhh.

Okay, I'll be back no later than tomorrow to do write-ups for The Lives of Others and Unbreakable.

[donniedarko]

Woot! Marky mark is back

Anyways 0/2 again! DonnieDarko, get your **** together

[Sexy Celebrity]

I've seen both. I did not vote for them. I own Tenenbaums but the very first time I saw it -- which was a decade ago -- I didn't like it at all. Unbreakable, I saw once. I can't believe that one came in at #28.

[Sexy Celebrity]

The list so far:


The Bourne Identity (100)

Iron Man (99)

Hedwig and the Angry Inch (98)

Black Dynamite (97)

O Brother, Where Art Thou? (96)

Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (95)

Brotherhood of the Wolf (94)

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (93)

Rise of the Planet of the Apes (92)

American Splendor (91)

Spider-Man 2 (90)

The Darjeeling Limited (89)

The Artist (88)

Good Night, and Good Luck (87)

Quills (86)

The Help (85)

Lars and the Real Girl (84)

Monsters, Inc. (83)

Once (82)

The Wrestler (81)

Requiem for a Dream (80)

Synecdoche, New York (79)

Traffic (78)

King Kong (77)

Brokeback Mountain (76)

Brick (75)

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (74)

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring (73)

Gangs of New York (72)

Sunshine (71)

Man on Fire (70)

Gladiator (69)

Hero (68)

Road to Perdition (67)

Gone Baby Gone (66)

The Three Burials of Melquiadas Estrada (65)

Gran Torino (64)

Signs (63)

Tree of Life (62)

True Grit (61)

Sideways (60)

Werckmeister Harmonies (59)

Million Dollar Baby (58)

The Incredibles (57)

Sin City (56)

Adaptation (55)
American Psycho (54)

Juno (53)

Crash (52)

Batman Begins (51)

Solaris (50)

Drive (49)

Battle Royale (48)

Moon (47)

Kill Bill: Volume 1 (46)

Ghost World (45)

Finding Nemo (44)

Downfall (43)

The King's Speech (42)

Let the Right One In (41)

A History of Violence (40)

Wonder Boys (39)

Dancer in the Dark (38)

Ratatouille (37)

The Pianist (36)

Talk to Her (35)

The Lives of Others (34)

The Prestige (33)

Almost Famous (32)
The Fountain (31)

Punch Drunk Love (30)

Toy Story 3 (29)

Unbreakable (28)

The Royal Tenenbaums (27)
Spirited Away (26)
Black Swan (25)
Inception (24)
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (23)
The Social Network (22)
Wall-E (21)

[honeykid]

Unbreakable. :up: I've not seen it for a good 10 years, but I really enjoyed it the two or three times I saw it.

The Royal Tenenbaums? Dear God, Anderson sucks.

[Sleezy]

I like Unbreakable a lot, but it didn't edge Signs as the M. Night Shyamalan flag bearer on my list. My criticism is that I don't think it's got the narrative legs that Signs does, but I really like the production style. It's not just a dark and lonely film; it's introspective and has a bit more of a hopeful undercurrent than a first or second glance might indicate.

While I do like some of Wes Anderson's work (and I absolutely adore The Life Aquatic), I absolutely cannot stand The Royal Tenenbaums. I think it's more confused than poignant and I've never been able to get through it.

[Yoda]

Unbreakable. :up: I've not seen it for a good 10 years, but I really enjoyed it the two or three times I saw it.
Okay, I'll bite: what was different that one time?

The Royal Tenenbaums? Dear God, Anderson sucks.
Whew. When I got halfway through your post and didn't disagree vehemently with any part of it, I got worried. All is right with the world.

[Sexy Celebrity]

He is incredibly overrated, though -- Anderson. I mean, I can enjoy his movies just fine, but his family/daddy issues in movies is irksome!

http://www.vanityfair.com/online/oscars/2012/06/wes-anderson-moonrise-kingdom-bill-murray-interview/_jcr_content/par/cn_contentwell/par-main/cn_blogpost/cn_float_container/cn_image.size.wes-anderson.jpg
And judging by how feminine he looks, no wonder he's got them issues.

This is Sexy Celebrity with Vital Negativity.

[Skepsis93]

I thought The Royal Tenenbaums was about as mediocre as movies get. Sort of funny, not that impressive technically and just a tad annoying at times.

Unbreakable is one I never thought I'd see this high, but then again I haven't seen it.

[donniedarko]

The only Anderson I've seen is Moonrise Kigdom, which is my 2nd favorite of they year, but I don't really plan to explore many more...
I wonder why he makes so many films of youth though

[honeykid]

Okay, I'll bite: what was different that one time?
What do you mean? I like the film, I've just not watched it for a very long time.


Whew. When I got halfway through your post and didn't disagree vehemently with any part of it, I got worried. All is right with the world.
Ah, that's a shame. You were nearly right for once. :p

[MovieBuffering]

Pretty sad I missed out on this countdown. Neat idea. Let me know if you decide to do a 50 worst movies of the millennium. I have some trash I'd like to see get it's due as the worse.

[JayDee]

Delighted to see Unbreakable make it though I'm really surprised at how high it came. It wasn't actually on my list however, it was my #26. Though I do feel it should perhaps have made the list.

[Godoggo]

I love Unbreakable, but I am surprised to see it this high. Fine with it, but surprised.

I really like Wes Anderson, usually. The Royal Tenenbaums is one of those times I didn't.

[Harry Lime]

The only Anderson I've seen is Moonrise Kigdom, which is my 2nd favorite of they year, but I don't really plan to explore many more...
If you liked Moonrise Kingdom that much you should check out his other films.
I personally like his first two the best: Bottle Rocket and Rushmore.

[Yoda]

What do you mean? I like the film, I've just not watched it for a very long time.
Whoops; I thought you said you enjoyed it two of the three times you saw it. :laugh: I now see you said "or." So...nevermind then.

[rauldc14]

I give the Royal Tenenbaums a 6/10. Seriously though, I can't decide what is really so good about it. I've seen worse films, but it's nothing impressive at all. Unbreakable I've only seen in parts and the parts I've seen were pretty good, but I can't rate it.

[TheUsualSuspect]

I guess I'm the reason The Royal Tenebaums is so high. I adore the film, my favourite Wes Anderson flick and in my top ten.

Unbreakable's not bad either.

[Sexy Celebrity]

Unbreakable must have been Yoda's #3 movie on his list.

[Miss Vicky]

I really didn't like The Royal Tenenbaums. Haven't seen Unbreakable.
I can't say I've been especially happy with the outcome of this countdown so far, but at least it's not predictable.

[Sexy Celebrity]

It's like a Powerball lottery up in here. You just can't guess the numbers! It could be anything!

[TylerDurden99]

I had Unbreakable at #4 on my list, superb film with great atmosphere and a fantastic lead performance from Bruce Willis. I have The Royal Tenenbaums, but I haven't watched it yet, so I might have to do that now.

[Yoda]

Unbreakable must have been Yoda's #3 movie on his list.
Close; #4. With it, 4 of my top 6 have appeared.

[Pyro Tramp]

I really like Wes Anderson but something about Tenenbaums just didn't do it for me. Might be ensemble nature of it. Maybe it's worth another go but would have happily seen Mr Fox, Life Aquatic or the wonderful Moonrise Kingdom (if it was eligible) take its place.

Surprised to see Unbreakable this far up, not sure if agree with it being so high but that's going to be comparative to what comes.... need to cull the one every other day routine at this point!

[Thursday Next]

Contrary to a lot of the rest of you, it seems, I really really liked The Royal Tenenbaums, but don't care so much for the rest of Anderson's work. I didn't vote for it, although it only narrowly missed my list.

Unbreakable... I am really surprised to see it so high. I think there are a lot of good movies from the last thirteen years that just aren't going to make it.

[wintertriangles]

Unbreakable... I am really surprised to see it so high. I think there are a lot of good movies from the last thirteen years that just aren't going to make it.Well yeah, that's kind of the curse of a user-based compilation

[donniedarko]

I predict Mystic River and Lost in Translation for the next two

[Godoggo]

I predict Little Miss Sunshine and Pan's Labyrinth.

[Sexy Celebrity]

It better be Little Miss Sunshine. That's on my list.

[Sleezy]

It's on my list, too. ;)

[Skepsis93]

I predict Little Miss Sunshine and Pan's Labyrinth.

I'd be happy with that, since both were on my list. Although I think Pan's Labyrinth will be higher, top 15 I'd say.

[Brodinski]

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# 26
Spirited Away
(2001, Miyazaki)

98 points

[Brodinski]

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# 25
Black Swan
(2011, Aronofsky)

103 points

[Tyler1]

Holy cow! Two very, very, very good movies. Spirited Away was at #2 on the list I sent in. On hindsight, it should've been lower but tactical voting can sometimes be beneficial.

[The Rodent]

Black Swan? Really?

Spirited Away, yes... but Black Swan?

[wintertriangles]

I'm surprised both are this high. However I'm glad two films of his made it that aren't Requiem for a Dream.

[Skepsis93]

That's a great set. I think for a number of reasons my expectations for Spirited Away were astronomical so I was a tad disappointed but still liked it a great deal. Such unbridled imagination is hard not to enjoy, honestly.

Black Swan was on my list at #20. Top-notch film-making, unparalleled that year in terms of atmosphere and Natalie Portman, I think, was a real revelation - stunning performance.

[Skepsis93]

Black Swan? Really?

Spirited Away, yes... but Black Swan?

What is it that makes it so difficult to get your head around that lots of people really like it?

[The Rodent]

It just didn't do it for me. I was pretty underwhelmed after hearing so many great things about it.
Probably the curse of the over praising.

Anyway, in the words of Sexy Celebrity... if the films I picked don't show and everyone else's do, I'm going to throw a tantrum :D

[donniedarko]

Another movie from my list. Black Swan was number 15 on my list, and I believe it's the eight that made it. A truly great psychological thriller, and I didn't expect it to come up this high

Spirited away was expected, I havent seen it, and it's just doesn't look like my type of film

Almost forgot about Portmans performance, spot on

[Godoggo]

Spirited Away is a great movie.

Black Swan is like nails on a chalkboard for me.

[Tyler1]

I'm glad two films of his made it that aren't Requiem for a Dream.

Me too. Requiem for a Dream shouldn't be higher than either of the two.

[Sexy Celebrity]

It just didn't do it for me. I was pretty underwhelmed after hearing so many great things about it.
Probably the curse of the over praising.

Anyway, in the words of Sexy Celebrity... if the films I picked don't show and everyone else's do, I'm going to throw a tantrum :D

Now hear these words...

Black Swan was on my list!
YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!

Finally!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBb3atPyVNc

That makes 10 movies that I picked which ended up on the list.

Still not as many as Sleezy................*represses homicidal tendencies*

[rauldc14]

Well well well, Spirited Away has made its appearance. It would have been on my list, but I only saw it a month ago. And it probably realistically would be #11 on my list if I were to make one today. Simply brilliant, original,and artistic.

As for Black Swan, haven't seen, but of course I predicted it.

[rauldc14]

Mystic River has to be coming up. No way that it can be top 20 (too much hate) yet no way it can be left off.

[Skepsis93]

That's 8 now from my list:

Juno
Almost Famous
Battle Royale
Lars and the Real Girl
Punch-Drunk Love
Black Swan
Kill Bill: Vol. 1
Let the Right One In

I have seven I'm almost certain will make it, about four that have absolutely zero chance and the rest are possible but have pretty slim chances at this point. So I'm still expecting to end up with about 15-16 from my list. But given the surprises so far, it's anybody's guess, really.

[HitchFan97]

And so begins the last quarter of the list- I doubt there will be two many more surprises at this point. Seven from my list so far:

The Artist
Brick
Batman Begins
Kill Bill: Volume 1
The King's Speech
Punch-Drunk Love
Toy Story 3

Plus Almost Famous, which I would've voted for had I seen it prior to submitting my list. I'm still embarrassed by how few acclaimed films from the new millennium I've seen; in total, I've watched just 18 of the revealed films so far.

[JayDee]

Two great films though neither made my list. It's been so long since I saw Spirited Away that it never really came into consideration. And Black Swan I've only seen once and while I thought it was great, it's the kind of film that I'd need to watch two or three times to see if I really loved it.

Anyway we've now had 76 films. I personally have seen 46 from the list which isn't too bad, though a number that many on here will trounce. So far 9 films from my list have appeared (Monsters Inc, King's Speech, Lars and the Real Girl, Spider-Man 2, Finding Nemo, Iron Man, Pirates of the Caribbean, Toy Story 3, Hero)


Oh and picking up on something I posted about a while back. Of the 12 eligible Best Picture Oscar winners just 5 have appeared so far (Gladiator, Million Dollar Baby, Crash, King's Speech, The Artist)

[Miss Vicky]

Haven't seen Spirited Away.

Absolutely HATED Black Swan.

[rauldc14]

Two great films though neither made my list. It's been so long since I saw Spirited Away that it never really came into consideration. And Black Swan I've only seen once and while I thought it was great, it's the kind of film that I'd need to watch two or three times to see if I really loved it.

Anyway we've now had 76 films. I personally have seen 46 from the list which isn't too bad, though a number that many on here will trounce. So far 9 films from my list have appeared (Monsters Inc, King's Speech, Lars and the Real Girl, Spider-Man 2, Finding Nemo, Iron Man, Pirates of the Caribbean, Toy Story 3, Hero)


Oh and picking up on something I posted about a while back. Of the 12 eligible Best Picture Oscar winners just 5 have appeared so far (Gladiator, Million Dollar Baby, Crash, King's Speech, The Artist)

I would assume 3 more best picture winners would still make the list.

Anyways still 8 for me:
-Man on Fire
-Million Dollar Baby
-Gone Baby Gone
-Crash
-Gran Torino
-Iron Man
-Finding Nemo
-The Prestige

It seems strange, but I'm pretty confident that I will have at least 7 more movies which will still make an appearance. 8 is the highest possibility, though.

[Sexy Celebrity]

Absolutely HATED Black Swan.

Why? You seem to about hate everything that doesn't have a rat in it.

[Thursday Next]

I thought those two might be higher.

Spirited Away was on my list (that makes 10 from my list so far), probably my favourite animated film.

Black Swan I don't really like. It's not exactly bad, but I feel like there are a lot of things in that movie that have been done before, and better, elsewhere.

[Miss Vicky]

Why? You seem to about hate everything that doesn't have a rat in it.

No, I hate everything that bores me.

There was nothing about any of the characters that was likeable enough, despicable enough, or even just flat out interesting enough for me to care about what happened to any of them. Add to that the fact that I really have absolutely no interest in ballet whatsoever and the fact that Natalie Portman just bugs me anyway and you end up with me being completely bored and wishing the movie would just hurry up and end.

[rauldc14]

So far I've only sadly seen 24 of the films. Boo

[donniedarko]

Why? You seem to about hate everything that doesn't have a rat in it.

Or Jauqoin Pheonix

[wintertriangles]

Add to that the fact that I really have absolutely no interest in ballet whatsoever and the fact that Natalie Portman just bugs me anyway and you end up with me being completely bored and wishing the movie would just hurry up and end.So you watched it because..?

[honeykid]

Black Swan still sits upon my shelf unwatched. I've no interest in Spirited Away at all.

[Miss Vicky]

So you watched it because..?


Because people were raving about it and I still had Netflix at the time, so I thought I'd give it a shot. I did the same thing with The Wrestler and ended up with the same result.

Disliking an actor/actress or having no interest in the subject matter does not automatically mean I won't like a film. I've had plenty of pleasant surprises in the past, so I do take chances every now and then. In the case of Aronofsky films, those chances haven't yet panned out (saw and disliked Requiem for a Dream, also).

[Sleezy]

Still not as many as Sleezy................*represses homicidal tendencies*
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Also, sorry to say, but Spirited Away was on my list, so I'm up to 13.

Spirited Away is wonderful. It's not quite as epic as Miyazaki's Princess Mononoke, but it never lacks for charm, intrigue, beauty, and straight up fantasy whimsy. It's very much a Japanese "Alice in Wonderland" and it only gets better every time I watch it. I've never been a huge fan of anime, which is why I think this is about as accessible as it gets for non-fans.

I haven't seen Black Swan.

[rauldc14]

Spirited Away puts Alice in Wonderland to shame, and that's coming from an Alice in Wonderland fan.

[Sexy Celebrity]

Also, sorry to say, but Spirited Away was on my list, so I'm up to 13.

I haven't seen Black Swan.

And you never will.

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[DexterRiley]

So far so good

25)The Bourne Identity (2002)
24)I am Sam (2001)
23)Oceans Eleven (2001)
22)Walk the Line (2005)
21)Inglorious Basterds (2009)
20)Traffic (2000)
19)Inside Man (2006)
18)Moneyball (2011)
17)Iron Man (2008)
16) Mystic River (2003)
15)A History of Violence (2005)
14) Sin City (2005)
13) Syriana (2005)
12.)Million Dollar Baby (2004)
11.) Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2010)
10.)The Departed (2006)
9.) Inside Job(2010)
8.) Children of Men (2006)
7) Thank You For Smoking (2005)
6.) Hotel Rwanda (2004)
5.)Almost Famous (2000)
4)There Will Be Blood (2007)
3) Gone Baby Gone (2007)
2) Memento (2000)
1) Crash (2004)

Edit: somethen else come thru, being tied up with SC is so disturbing, my dog is having a siezure.
:D

[Sexy Celebrity]

*eyes DexterRiley*

Your #1 movie was that thing that beat my Brokeback Mountain at the Oscars.

[DexterRiley]

Strictly for the Amusement factor, id love to see "The Town" somehow make it.

And Yes SC, tough luck for you that Ledger died making the bat flick, or brokeback would have garnered more love at the oscars.

[Film Trash Review]

Man I've been gone from this site for far too long. I've learned a lot about classics sense then though. If I would have gotten back in time here are what my top 25 would have been.

1. The Departed (2006)
2. Let The Right One In (2008)
3. Spirited Away (2001)
4. An Education (2009)
5. A Tale of Two Sisters (2003)
6. Babel (2006)
7. Juno (2007)
8. The Orphanage (2007)
9. Mystic River (2003)
10. In Bruges (2008)
11. 500 Days of Summer (2009)
12. Donnie Darko (2001)
13. The Cove (2009)
14. A Beautiful Mind (2001)
15. Elf (2003)
16. Dogtooth (2009)
17. Last Train Home (2009)
18. Revolutionary Road (2008)
19. Up in The Air (2009)
20. Worlds Greatest Dad (2009)
21. Cloverfield (2008)
22. The Princess and the Frog (2009)
23. The Butterfly Effect (2004)
24. Inglorious Bustards (2009)
25. Children of Men (2006

Honorable Mentions:
Avatar
Mary and Max
Rocket Science
Erin Brockovich
The Others
Superbad

[rauldc14]

So far so good

25)The Bourne Identity (2002)
24)I am Sam (2001)
23)Oceans Eleven (2001)
22)Walk the Line (2005)
21)Inglorious Basterds (2009)
20)Traffic (2000)
19)Inside Man (2006)
18)Moneyball (2011)
17)Iron Man (2008)
16) Mystic River (2003)
15)A History of Violence (2005)
14) Sin City (2005)
13) Syriana (2005)
12.)Million Dollar Baby (2004)
11.) Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2010)
10.)The Departed (2006)
9.) Inside Job(2010)
8.) Children of Men (2006)
7) Thank You For Smoking (2005)
6.) Hotel Rwanda (2004)
5.)Almost Famous (2000)
4)There Will Be Blood (2007)
3) Gone Baby Gone (2007)
2) Memento (2000)
1) Crash (2004)

Crash made it too, Dex.

[Sexy Celebrity]

Don't tell Dex that! Then he's tied with me!

[DexterRiley]

Crash made it too, Dex.

Thanks, been away from the board for a stretch, missed that. Edited the post.
Don't tell Dex that! Then he's tied with me!


Edit: somethen else come thru, being tied up with SC is so disturbing, my dog is having a siezure.

:D

[Sexy Celebrity]

being tied up with SC is so disturbing, my dog is having a siezure.

Oooooh. Maybe you better put it in the pound.

[Brodinski]

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# 24
Inception
(2010, Nolan)

113 points

[Brodinski]

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# 23
The Lord of the Rings:
The Two Towers
(2002, Jackson)

115 points

[mark f]

Yay for The Two Towers and the other two upcoming LotR. Sorry to those who find them boring.

[Skepsis93]

I guess I'm ok with Inception being here, not this high but it's an entertaining movie. I must admit I wasn't expecting to see The Two Towers at this point, the other two are obviously shoe-ins but I thought the separation of the three would block the second one out. Very pleased it's made it, marginally the "worst" of the three but that's like saying your middle child is the "worst" one.

EDIT: Can't decide whether than analogy makes sense or not. Eh, screw it.

[Skepsis93]

Yay for The Two Towers and the other two upcoming LotR. Sorry to those who find them boring.

Those people are silly. :D

[Miss Vicky]

I don't know if Two Towers was one of the LOTR movies I saw, but I know that the ones I did see I didn't like. At all.

Inception was a very good movie. #24 of the Millenium, however? Not so much.

[donniedarko]

This is a great set, Inception was number 3 on my list, Ive only seen it once in theathers, and it left an amazing impression

I watched all the LOTR movies and I'd give the series 4
I watched them in 2008/2009, and I Remember them being boring, but fascinating. I might rewatch the series

[Sleezy]

Wow. I'm surprised to see The Two Towers at all, much less in the top 25. It's a great film and I love it, but I figured it would play third fiddle to its brothers and we'd have seen it by now. Glad to see it, obviously, but wow.

Inception is a fun film, and definitely a mind boggler, but it starts to lose its luster for me on multiple viewings. I'm not surprised to see it here since we've got so many Nolan fanatics crawling around here, though I do think it could stand to be quite a bit lower.

[wintertriangles]

Two Towers is my favorite of the three, glad it's here even though I didn't vote for it

Inception...sigh

[Thursday Next]

You mustn't be afraid to dream a little bigger, darling. Or, why Inception is good (but not that good).

(Yes, it's practically an Inception essay, deal with it.)

Inception didn't make my personal top 25, but it wasn't too far outside.

I refer you first to my favourite scene in the movie:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3A_xzurN-Lc

(Arthur played by Joseph Gordon Levitt trying and failing to shoot at some enemies. Eames, played by Tom Hardy comes up behind him and shoots them with a bigger gun, saying, "You mustn't be afraid to dream a little bigger, darling.")

A funny, memorable line. A cool 'blowing s**t up' action movie moment. Supporting characters being cute and interacting with each other. All good things. And all things this movie could do with more of.

The first time I saw this film, I thought there were too many supporting characters. On subsequent viewings I realised that the problem isn't too many supporting characters, it's that they don't get enough screen time. They get all the best lines, ("I bought the airline. Seemed neater.") but those are few and far between. Just imagine Inception with 50% more Arthur and Eames kicking each other's chairs and pulling each other's metaphorical pigtails, 50% more Marion Cotillard shooting people in the knees and 50% less Leonardo di Caprio squinting into the distance. Statistically improbable, perhaps, but a lot more fun.

More good things: The music is great. If there was a poll for best score of the millennium, Inception would be in my top 3 (along with Requiem For A Dream and 28 Days Later). It looks fantastic. The concept is excellent, original and intriguing. I liked the idea of dream architects and forgers and mind heists. There are plot problems, sure, but they're more the sort where you wonder about it and want to watch it again than the sort that make you say 'that was stupid'. I still have questions, and new ones every time. It doesn't let up and kept me gripped throughout, and not only on the first viewing. The ending is more ambiguous than some people give it credit for.

But why oh why did Christopher Nolan not have someone to say 'dream a little bigger' to him? Use the possibilities of dreams. I mean, I'm glad there weren't tangerine trees and marmalade skies, and I know there needed to be a certain amount of logic, but couldn't there be more to dreams than architecture? When Cobb and Mal are stuck in limbo, they can do anything. But they just build a lot of buildings. Where's the imagination? The moment with the train is great, unusual and unpredictable. And I love the zero gravity fight. But there was so much potential for more. Some of the action scenes were just so... straight. It could have been a regular heist movie.

I like it. But if Nolan hadn't been afraid to dream a little bigger, it could have been great.

[Harry Lime]

I think we should have packaged the LOTR films as one. Just sayin'.

[Godoggo]

There are parts of the LOTR trilogy that I like, but as a whole it doesn't excite me much.

I dislike Inception immensely.

[JayDee]

Delighted that Two Towers has made it. Coincidentally I had just meant to post last night that I didn't think it was making the list at all and there it is. Now can't wait to see where the other two have placed.

I need to watch Inception again. Only seen it once and while I did enjoy it a good deal I wasn't blown away by it.

[HitchFan97]

Inception was on my list, so that makes it 8 for me. Still haven't seen LOTR :o

[TylerDurden99]

Honestly thought I had voted for Inception, but looks like I left it out. Top film, I don't love it as much as I used to, but still a very good and visually superb thriller. I had The Two Towers on my list at #7, and it's the least brilliant of the series, but still extremely entertaining and engaging.

[Pyro Tramp]

I'm surprised Two Towers made it as well, thought the other (superior) two would eat up any votes it would get. Out of interest, whoever voted for it- did you vote for the other LoTR entries as well?

Inception, meh. Should be lower, glad wasn't higher. I like your write up Thursday. I feel it shows his standing as a filmmaker, technically brilliant but doesn't have that imagination to elevate it to the brilliance of something like Mulholland Drive.

[Sexy Celebrity]

Inception was on my list!!! I'm now at 11 movies!

[Sexy Celebrity]

Anyway, I love Inception. The first time I saw it -- it went over my head -- and I didn't care for it. Then I watched it for a second time and it really affected me. Definitely deserves to be on this list. Absolutely.

[wintertriangles]

^^Some great evidence right here

[Sexy Celebrity]

Sorry, but if I gave anymore evidence, the world would learn the truth about aliens.

http://i.space.com/images/i/7609/iFF/dreamstime_12558775.jpg?1294670449

[honeykid]

I don't know if Two Towers was one of the LOTR movies I saw, but I know that the ones I did see I didn't like. At all.

It was the worst of the three, it seems even amongst the majority of those who like it, but honestly, it's not as if the others were hugely better. The only thing this had over the last one is that it didn't have 25 endings. But then, it did have trees that walked and talked. :facepalm:

I watched them in 2008/2009, and I Remember them being boring, but fascinating. I might rewatch the series
Oh, they are. Really. :yup: I've no idea where you got fascinating from. :confused:

I think we should have packaged the LOTR films as one. Just sayin'.
No they shouldn't. They're three seperate films.

Still haven't seen LOTR :o
*Sigh* I wish I was Hitch.

[Sexy Celebrity]

I have only seen the first one - The Fellowship of the Ring. I put it on my list.

I liked it, but, yeah, it was very long and boring. I actually saw it last November for the first time and I made a point to watch the next two - cause I own them - but, I still haven't watched them. Although, since most people hate the second one, now I think more than ever that I might like it -- I tend to like what others hate.

[mark f]

Most people? 88 from Metacritic and 8.7 from IMDB. Doesn't really mean anything but shows massive approval.

[Sexy Celebrity]

Most people? 88 from Metacritic and 8.7 from IMDB. Doesn't really mean anything but shows massive approval.

Don't blame me - I just now learned this "most people" thing from Honeykid.