The MoFo Millenium Top 100 Countdown

[Brodinski]

We're almost under way. As promised, the countdown will start tomorrow.

Since the announcement thread for the MoFo Millenium Top 100 was created in late April, I've received a total of 41 lists before the deadline at the end of June.

The following members submitted their favourite 25 films of the millenium (in alphabetical order):

akatemple
Aniko
B-Card
Brodinski
DexterRiley
DonnieDark
oearlsmoviepicks
Fiscal
Flimmaker1473
Frank The Tank
Gandalf26
genesis_pig
Godoggo
Harry Lime
HitchFan97
Holden Pike
honeykid
JayDee
Justin
linespalsy
mark f
Miss Vicky
MovieMad16
Pyro Tramp
rauldc
Sedai
Sexy Celebrity
Skepsis39
Sleezy
stevo3001
The Rodent
ThePrestige
TheUsualSuspect
Thracian Dawg
Thursday Next
Tyler1
TylerDurden99
UsedFuture
Wbadger
Wintertriangles
Yoda

I'd like to thank everyone mentioned above for their input and patience while I've jotted up the scores and uploaded all the pics that'll be used during the countdown.

[donniedarko]

And it begins...

[TheUsualSuspect]

FINALLY!!!!

Major props for this whole thing. Big undertaking.

[rauldc14]

This will be legendary...

[Yoda]

Awesome. Nice, big sample, but small enough (and enough films making it onto the list as a whole) that we should have some really surprising inclusions.

This should be cool.

[Skepsis93]

Yay! Very excited.

Major props for this whole thing. Big undertaking.

Also this.

Also I'm 93, not 39. Not that it really matters, just... just sayin'. :D

:up:

[Harry Lime]

I can't remember what I voted for.

[Brodinski]

Totally normal. You've been dead for 63 years. Wait a minute...
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yi7fpxoJtKw/UCmWdGgMNpI/AAAAAAAABlw/OUVldScxkVk/s1600/SCARED.gif

[TylerDurden99]

Exciting! I'm expecting almost all of my list to make it, although there's not much hope for Austin Powers In Goldmember.

[Masterman]

Looking forward to this, even tho my list was to late :(.

[Brodinski]

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# 100
The Bourne Identity
(2002, Liman)

37 points

[Brodinski]

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# 99
Iron Man
(2008, Favreau)

37 points

[Brodinski]

Oh, if films have the same amount of points, the number of times they appeared on members' lists determine their spot. In this case, The Bourne Identity was included in 3 members' lists, whereas Iron Man was on 4 members' lists.

[TylerDurden99]

Interesting openers, The Bourne Identity I definitely expected, but Iron Man is a bit of an odd one, to me.

[Masterman]

Interesting openers, The Bourne Identity I definitely expected, but Iron Man is a bit of an odd one, to me.

I had iron man in my list, not really a surprise for me.

[Brodinski]

Interesting openers, The Bourne Identity I definitely expected, but Iron Man is a bit of an odd one, to me.

I personally expected it to be on there, about where it is ranked. I thought 80-90ish and it ended up just making the cut. Lots of people love it and even though I'm not crazy about it, it's a decent superhero flick. I wouldn't put it on a Top 100 of the millenium list myself; that would be a bridge too far.

I was honestly more surprised with The Bourne Identity.

[The Rodent]

I can't remember what I voted for but I reckon 3/4 of them haven't made the cut :D

[TylerDurden99]

I like Iron Man, but I honestly did not expect it on this list, though I do have an idea of who voted for it. :)

The Bourne Identity I'm not a fan of, but I did expect it would be here, along with Ultimatum, which will be located somewhere in the the 50's-60's.

[Masterman]

I like Iron Man, but I honestly did not expect it on this list, though I do have an idea of who voted for it. :)

The Bourne Identity I'm not a fan of, but I did expect it would be here, along with Ultimatum, which will be located somewhere in the the 50's-60's.

I agree. I think Ultimatum will rank a little higher, maybe 80's.

[Skepsis93]

Unexpected, but as far as superhero flicks go I guess Iron Man is one of the better ones. I do hope men dressed in silly suits isn't a route we go down too often on this list. :p

Haven't seen any of the Bourne movies.

[donniedarko]

Haven't seen nor do I have a desire to see either one of the first two. Especially Iron Man I am shocked to see on the list

[mark f]

Respectable beginning, no matter what anybody says. They weren't on my list.

[Miss Vicky]

Don't care for either movie. But I guess it's good that they're low on the list.

[Masterman]

Haven't seen nor do I have a desire to see either one of the first two. Especially Iron Man I am shocked to see on the list

How can you be shocked if you have never seen it?. Iron Man is a really good movie, it's up there with Batman Begins and The Dark Knight.

[Brodinski]

Haven't seen nor do I have a desire to see either one of the first two. Especially Iron Man I am shocked to see on the list

You should. They're both decent films. The Bourne Identity is a solid action film with an ok story (for a change) and nice fight scenes. Your liking of Iron Man kinda depends on how you like Downey Jr's performance. Like I said before, I'm not crazy about it, but in its genre, it's a good film.

[Brodinski]

Oh and thanks to Yoda for stickying this,...

...but could the thread be moved to the 'important' section of this particular subforum :D. The initial MoFo Millenium Top 100 thread can just be turned into a 'normal' thread and can then be replaced by this countdown thread.

It'll be easier to find the countdown thread that way. Everyone immediately looks at the threads with the little sign IMPORTANT in front of them (except contrarians like PN, damn him).

Thanks!

[Yoda]

Forgot it was the Reviews forum. I'll have to code in an exception.

[Skepsis93]

I assume this'll be a two-a-day thing until we get into the back end of the list, Brod?

[Brodinski]

Two every 2 days, until we get to the top 20. Two days in between gives people a little more time to discuss.

[Masterman]

Two every 2 days, until we get to the top 20. Two days in between gives people a little more time to discuss.

Couldn't we just have 1 a day?.

[rauldc14]

Iron Man made my list, so so far so good. It really is a solid action flick. Probably between Iron Man, The Dark Knight, and The Avengers for best superhero flick.

[rauldc14]

As for Identity, I have to admit that strangely enough it's my least favorite of the 3 in the trilogy. I'd like to see Supremacy on the list, and I'm sure Ultimatum will make it.

[Flimmaker1473]

Bourne Idenity and Iron Man are fantastic movies. Iron Man is one of the best super hero movies made. Idk if Bourne Identity deserves to be on the list. But is a good movie.

[Godoggo]

I thought Iron Man was a lot of fun, but it wasn't a contender for my list.
Bourne Identity is alright. I'm not a big fan of that particular genre.

[Thursday Next]

Iron Man is a really good movie, it's up there with Batman Begins and The Dark Knight.

Iron Man is a decent comic book movie, there's probably not all that much to choose between it and Batman Begins although I definitely prefer the latter. But it's not really up there with The Dark Knight. And I think The Dark Knight is going to be waaaaay ahead of Iron Man in this countdown.

[gandalf26]

......We come to it at last,....the great list of our time!

"Bourne Identity" looks like it has made the list because I put it at number 6 on my list, I assume giving it 19 of it's 37 points.

I feel that it is a game changer in the Spy Action Thriller genre. The Bourne series even forces the Bond movies to change their game, basically copying Bourne fight/chase sequences. For that reason I feel the need to give the Bourne Identity it's due credit, not to mention that it's a fantastic movie, with an amazing performance from Matt Damon. If Nolan's Batman is the "realistic" Superhero franchise then Bourne is the realistic Spy franchise.

As for Iron Man I didnt vote for it but to be fair it is a very good movie, perhaps dragged up by Downey Jr's charismatic performance.

[mark f]

Actually, putting a movie at #6 gives the film 20 points. :)

[honeykid]

As for Identity, I have to admit that strangely enough it's my least favorite of the 3 in the trilogy.
It's usually the least of the three for those who really like the series. Obviously, it's my favourite :D though I have to admit that I've not seen "Ultimatum" because I disliked "Supremacy" so much.

[JayDee]

Well as a big fan of both Iron Man and The Bourne Identity I'm very happy with the start to the list (though I thought Iron Man would have been higher). And yes Iron Man was on my list so for those people not happy with its inclusion you can blame me! :D

For me Iron Man is definitely up there on the top tier of superhero movies along with the likes of Spider-Man 2, Batman Begins, X-Men 2 and The Avengers. Oh and obviously Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! ;D

[Skepsis93]

For me Iron Man is definitely up there on the top tier of superhero movies along with the likes of Spider-Man 2, Batman Begins, X-Men 2 and The Avengers.

Well sure, but that still doesn't mean it's any good. :D

[Flimmaker1473]

Iron Man is as good as The Dark Knight and Spider-man 2. I consider it and the other two films I mentioned as the standard for superhero films.

[rauldc14]

I loved Iron Man in the theaters, and still love it just as much now. I can't remember for certain but I think i had it pegged somewhere between #15-18

[Harry Lime]

What? Iron Man and Bourne? You guys suck.

[TylerDurden99]

Iron Man basically coasts on Robert Downey Jr's performance, without him it never would have made it onto this list or any other.

[TheUsualSuspect]

Iron Man is fun, but Top 100 of the Millennium? I wouldn't think so. Surprised to see it on the list.

Bourne Identity not too surprised, it was a good mystery action thriller, that had enough people interested to have two sequels and a spin-off. Plus, Damon as Bourne is bad-ass. I watched all three Bourne films for the first time back to back. So the original was the 'freshest' to me. Plus, I liked the mystery elements that the other two films seemed to put aside for more action.

[Tyler1]

I'd be more interested in seeing the individual lists.

[gandalf26]

I'd be more interested in seeing the individual lists.

I intend to post mine after the top 100.

[linespalsy]

My favorite part of Bourne is Franka Potente. I liked almost everything else better about the second movie, but I was sad they killed her character. Other than that I think Identity is good. Not on my list but that's true of a hundred other good movies as well.

[donniedarko]

I say nine of my 25 choices will make it in

[wintertriangles]

What? Iron Man and Bourne? You guys suck.As usual, saying what a lot are thinking. Then leaving for weeks

[Yoda]

You guys remember this is just for movies 2000 and later, right? Don't let the word "Millenium" throw ya': that's 100 movies in less than 12 years. That means that, on average, any movie on this list only needs to be one of the best 8-9 for that given year.

It doesn't seem like it would be that shocking that people would think Iron Man was something like the ninth best movie of 2008.

[TheUsualSuspect]

Except we were putting our top 25 or so, so people think Iron Man is in their top 25 since 2000. That to me is shocking, not that it was probably one of the best of that year. Like I mentioned before, it's fun fluff, at least to me and nothing more.

[gandalf26]

Except we were putting our top 25 or so, so people think Iron Man is in their top 25 since 2000. That to me is shocking, not that it was probably one of the best of that year. Like I mentioned before, it's fun fluff, at least to me and nothing more.

Maybe some people don't really bother to see many films outside of the mainstream blockbuster types. On the flip side there are members of the forum who will see virtually every film of note, from all over the world, every year, virtually watching new movies daily. So their top 25 lists are going to contain some obscure foreign films that few members will have seen or heard of. I like to think of myself as somewhere right in the middle of those 2 examples

Out of 41 people maybe only 3 or 4 had Iron Man on their list and it has only scraped onto the list at no.100 by the skin of it's teeth so don't be too upset.

Besides Iron Man is one of the better superhero movies out there, I certainly enjoyed it, although it's not to be taken too seriously.

[Yoda]

Ah yes, that's right. My bad. But I thought it was 25 minimum? Not sure how many people listed more, or if I'm just imagining that.

Anyway, even then it'd be like top 2-3. I'd have to go back and look at 2008, but I think I'd probably have it in my top 5 that year.

[gandalf26]

I think we are all eagerly anticipating the next couple Brod.

How about a day and a half between posts.

If I lied and said I had a terminal illness, and only a month to live would that help.:D

[gandalf26]

Ah yes, that's right. My bad. But I thought it was 25 minimum? Not sure how many people listed more, or if I'm just imagining that.

Anyway, even then it'd be like top 2-3. I'd have to go back and look at 2008, but I think I'd probably have it in my top 5 that year.

I'm fairly sure it was just 25 unless I'm mistaken. 25 points for 1st, down to 1 point for 25th fav film.

[JayDee]

Holy crap, only two films in and already we've had a bit of a problem and arguement! :D I now wish I'd put it at no.1 on my list so it would be higher up and annoy people more! :p

I really am quite surprised about how surprised people are! People are voting for their favourite films of the century and given it's one of the most popular superhero films out there it seemed like a sure bet it would appear. The list can't all be black and white Polish dramas about abortion, and four hour documentaries about sex trafficking! Let us have some fun! :D

[Harry Lime]

The list can't all be black and white Polish dramas about abortion... :D
That film is in colour and it's Romanian!

[JayDee]

That film is in colour and it's Romanian!

:D I wasn't specifically referencing 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days. Was just looking for a couple of OTT references of the kind of art house stuff that some people think is the only worthwhile cinema out there.

[DexterRiley]

Bourne Idenity and Iron Man are fantastic movies. Iron Man is one of the best super hero movies made. Idk if Bourne Identity deserves to be on the list. But is a good movie.

Bourne identity deserves to be on the list. If it didn't, it wouldn't have appeared on mofo's lists.

I know that sorta goes without saying maybe, but i thought i'd say it anyway.

For the record, Bourne Identity was 25th on my list, while Iron Man rang in @ 17th, and was the only film featuring men in silly suits skeps.

[Skepsis93]

For the record, Bourne Identity was 25th on my list, while Iron Man rang in @ 17th, and was the only film featuring men in silly suits skeps.

I can cope with just the one. :D

Man, Brodinski really likes to torture us, huh? This two day wait is killing me. :p

[TheUsualSuspect]

Neither made my list, but I prefer Bourne Identity

[HitchFan97]

I didn't vote for either of those two. That being said, I already regret some of my choices, as there are some movies I've seen recently that I wish I had included. Inland Empire would have been #3 on my list if I had seen it a week earlier instead.

[Skepsis93]

I didn't vote for either of those two. That being said, I already regret some of my choices, as there are some movies I've seen recently that I wish I had included. Inland Empire would have been #3 on my list if I had seen it a week earlier instead.

Same here, I feel like I almost definitely would have included City of God and Requiem for a Dream. Those'll probably be on the list anyway though. Whatever. :D

[Flimmaker1473]

I didn't vote for either of those two. That being said, I already regret some of my choices, as there are some movies I've seen recently that I wish I had included. Inland Empire would have been #3 on my list if I had seen it a week earlier instead.
I feel the same way. After I had made my list I have seen Million Dollar Baby, Sin City and the Kill Bill movies. But it was too late to put those in. And I forgot to put in Rachel Getting Married (which I felt was the best film of 2008).

[Godoggo]

And I forgot to put in Rachel Getting Married (which I felt was the best film of 2008).

Well, that makes two of us that forgot. I meant to include it

[Brodinski]

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p29/ForgotsoFatso/hedwig-ok1.jpghttp://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p29/ForgotsoFatso/hedwig-ok2.jpg
# 98
Hedwig and the Angry Inch
(2001, Mitchell)

38 points

[Brodinski]

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# 97
Black Dynamite
(2009, Sanders)

38 points

[Brodinski]

Now there's two flicks you really didn't see coming.

[Skepsis93]

I definitely dig it.

[Brodinski]

I like Black Dynamite, but wouldn't put it in my top 100. For 2009, the year it was released, I'd rate A Prophet, Inglourious Basterds, Up, (500) Days of Summer, District 9, The Hangover, The Hurt Locker, and The Secret In Their Eyes over it. And I'm probably forgetting some other flicks.

And Hedwig and the Angry Inch I've honestly never even heard of...

[Skepsis93]

Black Dynamite literally would have been #26 on my list. Stoked it's made it. I hadn't heard of Hedwig either until someone reviewed it a couple of months back, JayDee I think it was. It looks pretty good.

[Tyler1]

I like Black Dynamite, but wouldn't put it in my top 100. For 2009, the year it was released, I'd rate A Prophet, Inglourious Basterds, Up, (500) Days of Summer, District 9, The Hangover, The Hurt Locker, and The Secret In Their Eyes over it. And I'm probably forgetting some other flicks.

And Hedwig and the Angry Inch I've honestly never even heard of...

Black Dynamite at no. 24 on my list. Though I'd take A Prophet, Inglorious Basterds or The Secret In Their Eyes over this film for the best of 2009, I enjoy Black Dynamite's playfulness and cheeky references to a cinema long gone.

Off the top of my head some of my favourites of 2009: Burma VJ, The White Ribbon, Coraline, The Maid.

[Iroquois]

Black Dynamite might be the first film I've seen on this list that I actually really liked.

Must check out Hedwig as well.

[Masterman]

I havnt seen either of those last 2 :(.

[DexterRiley]

Neither Black Dynamite nor Hedwig made my list, but its totally cool they made the cut. That the beauty of these various mofo countowns imo. Its a neat cross-section across ages and international lines, which lends itself to be anti-vanilla er y. anti-Vanilliousy? Anti-Vanillaiciousy?

Non Generic in any event.

[Miss Vicky]

I've not seen either of these two. Heard of, yes. But not seen. Not sure I want to.

[Daniel M]

Nice to see some lesser known films get on to the list, that's what makes this good and unique. And who doesn't love Black Dynamite? :P

[Skepsis93]

Nice to see some lesser known films get on to the list, that's what makes this good and unique. And who doesn't love Black Dynamite? :P

The guys who sell drugs to the community.

[mark f]

Those are both solid cult films, although Black Dynamite qualifies more as a spoof of a cult film. I think Miss Vicky might like Hedwig.

[TheUsualSuspect]

I think I know who had Hedwig really high. Although I think I pefer Short Bus. Hedwig is a nice little musical about a guy who wants to be a woman and gets an operation, which is butchered and he's left with an inch of....angriness, if you know what I mean.

John Cameron Mitchell, the director plays Hedwig, the lead role and for some reason the look reminds me a lot of Juliette Lewis.

Mitchell's best film is Rabbit Hole and despite that (and these two for that matter) not making my list, I do hope to see it on here.

This is one of my favourites songs in the film, the other being Wig in a Box.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zU3U7E1Odc

[linespalsy]

I want to see Hedwig. No problem with Black Dynamite. They need to do a spin-off about Captain Kangaroo Pimp.

[JayDee]

Wow Hedwig and Black Dynamite? Honeykid will be pleased! :D I absolutely adored Hedwig when I watched it a while back. Gave it a 4.5 rating but almost immediately felt it could/should have been higher. Didn't want to put it on my list on the strength of just one viewing though, but could definitely have seen it making it in the future.

Not seen Black Dynamite yet but I do have the DVD after blind buying it cheap a while back, might watch that tonight actually.


I hadn't heard of Hedwig either until someone reviewed it a couple of months back, JayDee I think it was. It looks pretty good.

Yep, twas I! My Hedwig and the Angry Inch review (http://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=812732)

[Brodinski]

Black Dynamite might be the first film I've seen on this list that I actually really liked.

Must check out Hedwig as well.

That's actually positive, seeing as there's been 4 films so far... 25 % is pretty good. 33 % if we leave out Hedwig which you haven't watched yet...

[Iroquois]

Well, the other two were alright but nothing too special.

[honeykid]

Wow Hedwig and Black Dynamite? Honeykid will be pleased! :D
Yeah baby!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1N4t51IVQ5M

[Harry Lime]

What? Hedwig and Black Dynamite? You guys suck.

[Yoda]

Black Dynamite is probably one of the ten funniest films I've seen since 2000.

[Sexy Celebrity]

I think I had Hedwig on my list.

Shortbus - it's been years since I saw it - but I thought it SUCKED. Not even the hardcore gay sex scenes saved it for me.

[gandalf26]

Not really heard of either of those. That's good though because I will look out for them and watch at some point due to the MOFO seal of approval.

Nice to see 2 mainstream movies followed by 2 little known cult type movies.

[gandalf26]

Holy crap, only two films in and already we've had a bit of a problem and arguement! :D I now wish I'd put it at no.1 on my list so it would be higher up and annoy people more! :p

I really am quite surprised about how surprised people are! People are voting for their favourite films of the century and given it's one of the most popular superhero films out there it seemed like a sure bet it would appear. The list can't all be black and white Polish dramas about abortion, and four hour documentaries about sex trafficking! Let us have some fun! :D

LOL!

I reckon the top 10 will have at least 3 black and white Polish drama's about abortion.

[Sexy Celebrity]

I saw Hedwig in a movie theater back in 2001. Didn't like it the first time I saw it.

[TheUsualSuspect]

....so maybe you'll like Shortbus the second time you see it.

[Godoggo]

I love Hedwig. Wasn't on my list, but glad to see it made it. I haven't seen Black Dynamite, but since it made the list I'll go ahead and watch it. Actually, I think I'm going to wait until the list is completed then watch all the movies I haven't seen.

[Flimmaker1473]

I have never even heard of those films. Going to have to watch them sometime.

[Sexy Celebrity]

....so maybe you'll like Shortbus the second time you see it.

Why did you like it so much? I must say I'm surprised for some reason that you did.

[Sexy Celebrity]

I wanna see the rest of the list. Don't be slow as Christmas. You've got a lot more numbers to do.

[WBadger]

I wanna see the rest of the list. Don't be slow as Christmas. You've got a lot more numbers to do.

I don't know I think it's pretty effective ;)

[JayDee]

Not even the hardcore gay sex scenes saved it for me.

For some reason I just about choked laughing at this! :laugh:

[DexterRiley]

Black Dynamite is probably one of the ten funniest films I've seen since 2000.

Ok well now i have to see it. When i saw the trailer for it originally, i thought it was a mashup of Undercover Brother and Im gonna get you Sucka.

[TheUsualSuspect]

I just liked the realness of it all, how it pushed the envelope but never felt like pornography, explicit but not in your face. I was surprised by the performances despite the lack of 'actors' in the film.

I just liked it.

[Sexy Celebrity]

I just liked the realness of it all, how it pushed the envelope but never felt like pornography, explicit but not in your face. I was surprised by the performances despite the lack of 'actors' in the film.

I just liked it.

From what I remember, I thought it was too mushy and isn't it preaching open relationships and polyamory and such? One of those "Be Happy and Have Sex With Everybody!" films. Nothing's wrong as long as it's LOVE. They annoy me. Give me "Man Sleeps with Hooker, Wife Poisons His Drink" films.

[TheUsualSuspect]

I'll see that hooker poison movie!!!

[honeykid]

I don't know I think it's pretty effective ;)
Where the hell have you been?!?!? :eek: Good to see you, buddy. :)

Ok well now i have to see it. When i saw the trailer for it originally, i thought it was a mashup of Undercover Brother and Im gonna get you Sucka.
Can't recommend Black Dynamite highly enough. I think I had it at #5 on the list I submitted. It's far superior to either of the films you mentioned and that's coming from someone who really liked Undercover Brother.

[mark f]

So Brod, how many lists were Hedwig and Dynamite on?

[DexterRiley]

Can't recommend Black Dynamite highly enough. I think I had it at #5 on the list I submitted. It's far superior to either of the films you mentioned and that's coming from someone who really liked Undercover Brother.

Well i def gotta see it now. Have you seen I'm gonna git you sucka HK?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E97wjtbiad0

[linespalsy]

both I'm Gonna Git You Sucka and Black Dynamite are a lot of fun.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1g7CzpFUtg

[JayDee]

I reckon the top 10 will have at least 3 black and white Polish drama's about abortion.

Oh absolutely! :yup: You have to hand it to the Poles, they've really corned the market when it comes to the black and white abortion drama genre!

[Nausicaä]

Wonderful to see Hedwig and the Angry Inch on this list. :)

[donniedarko]

I haven't seen Black Dynamite or even heard of Hedwig. I did check it out on Rotten Tomatoes though and it was like 91%.

I hope I've seen atleast one of the films from the next set

[Brodinski]

So Brod, how many lists were Hedwig and Dynamite on?

Hedwig was on 3; Black Dynamite on 4.

[gandalf26]

It would be cool if you could keep telling us how many votes per film.

[honeykid]

Well i def gotta see it now. Have you seen I'm gonna git you sucka HK?
Yes, I've seen IGGYS. I didn't care for it too much, though it did have it's moments.

[TheUsualSuspect]

Yes Brod....do more work for our benefit dammit!!!

[rauldc14]

waiting, you know 2 are due today....:p

[Yoda]

We're rapt with attention. Brodinski's playing us all like fiddles already.

[ManOf1000Faces]

movies...YAY!!!

[linespalsy]

boo hiss!

Sorry, Lime's joie de vivre is infectuous, I guess.

[Masterman]

Next 2 please.

[donniedarko]

Seriously guys? Brodinski said 2 every day, just wait till 11:59 His time before you start bitching

[gandalf26]

It's Saturday Night. She is probably at some club taking hard drugs.

[honeykid]

She might be, but what's that got to do with Brod?

[gandalf26]

She might be, but what's that got to do with Brod?

Wut?!

[DexterRiley]

brod isnt a broad.

savvy

[Brodinski]

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p29/ForgotsoFatso/brother-ok1.jpghttp://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p29/ForgotsoFatso/brother-ok2.jpg
# 96
O Brother, Where Art Thou?
(2000, Coen Brothers)

39 points

[gandalf26]

brod isnt a broad.

savvy

What is she then? a transexual?

ZOMG I'm so embarressed.

I assumed that Brod's avatars were of Brod.



http://ts2.mm.bing.net/th?id=I.4827874669954225&pid=1.9

http://ts4.mm.bing.net/th?id=I.4829665668039011&pid=1.9

http://ts4.mm.bing.net/th?id=I.4629034852484355&pid=1.9

http://ts4.mm.bing.net/th?id=I.4734888613708151&pid=1.9

http://ts2.mm.bing.net/th?id=I.4827239010861673&pid=1.9

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http://ts1.mm.bing.net/th?id=I.5049314582986804&pid=1.9

[gandalf26]

and in the middle of all this epic confusion we have the next film lol.

[Brodinski]

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# 95
Master and Commander:
The Far Side of the World
(2003, Weir)

39 points

[Daniel M]

As a big fan of the Coen Brothers I really need to see 'O Brother, Where Art Thou?' :)

[Miss Vicky]

As much as I've enjoyed some of the Coen brothers other comedies, I just could never get into O Brother.

I'm a big fan of Russell Crowe and I enjoy Master and Commander, but it did not make my list.

[gandalf26]

Master and Commander as voted for by me again. #2 on my list.(24 points)

Maybe the film that I have watched most often in the past 5 years, I just never seem to tire of it. Better than Gladiator I reckon.

[rauldc14]

Haven't seen either of those, and I'm a big fan of Crowe, and to a lesser extent, Clooney.

[Skepsis93]

Only seen it once but I loved O Brother, Where Art Thou? Yoda will be pleased.

Still need to catch Master and Commander. I'm 3/6 so far.

[Godoggo]

Haven't seen Master and Commander. O Brother didn't appeal to me that much.

[mark f]

I certainly enjoy both of those flicks. To quote Harry Lime, "You guys suck!" Nothing from my list yet but I don't really care. I put some unique films on there. I think every one of these should be watched by everyone, especially people who have seen them and weren't impressed.

[wintertriangles]

O Brother I can stand behind. Apparently I should revisit the others. Except 100 and 99 wtf

[mark f]

Even those too. Maybe you should watch them with some of your simpler friends?

[wintertriangles]

Even those too. Maybe you should watch them with some of your simpler friends?What is this I don't even


Really I don't mind Bourne Identity, decent book too. I suppose it being at 100 isn't bad, but I don't quite understand why Avengers films are that enjoyable, even for the child in me. At least the comics had identity, the films are just phoned in. Specifically, I've never really liked Jon Favreau anyway.

[donniedarko]

Sweet, I finally saw one. It didn't make my list but O'Brother was good. Even though the Coen Brothers admitted never reading the Odessy. I bet No country will also make the list, even if I really don't want it to. And if I'm not the only one who ranked it in my lists top 5 True Grit should also make it

[Miss Vicky]

^Glad to see I'm not the only person who didn't care for No Country.

[wintertriangles]

I hope neither No Country nor True Grit make it. Just while the topic is at hand

[JayDee]

Even though it didn't make my list I'm delighted with O Brother... making it. That was at like #26 or #27 for me. Still not seen Master and Commander even though I've had the DVD kicking about for a few years now.

Even those too. Maybe you should watch them with some of your simpler friends?

As a lover of both the films I take great offence!!! :p


Also just had an idea that may have been good, but is a little late. When you were working out the list Brodinski you could have sent a PM out to people for comments on some of the films they listed. Just a little paragraph or two about why that person likes that particular film.

That way you could have have had #97 - Black Dynamite along with a picture and then undernearth something like - HoneyKid likes this film because "it is an absolutely hilarious film which both spoofs and pays loving homage to the blaxploitation genre, a genre I am very familiar with. With references to films including Shaft, The Mack and Coffy it is very knowledgeable of the genre and makes great use of it for some wonderful gags. And in the lead role Michael Jai White is terrific."

Or something like that. Just to note I've not seen the film, nor do I know HoneyKid's opinions on the film other than he likes/loves it so I'm just making s**t up! :D

[Skepsis93]

^Glad to see I'm not the only person who didn't care for No Country.

Yeah, you're not alone. In hindsight though the idea that the movie is actually about Tommy Lee Jones' character does make sense to me, especially in terms of the ending which at the time I thought was just about the worst thing ever, but only because I wanted a big payoff for the Moss/Chigurh storyline, which of course I didn't get. Gotta rewatch it.

[Skepsis93]

Also just had an idea that may have been good, but is a little late. When you were working out the list Brodinski you could have sent a PM out to people for comments on some of the films they listed. Just a little paragraph or two about why that person likes that particular film.

That way you could have have had #97 - Black Dynamite along with a picture and then undernearth something like - HoneyKid likes this film because "it is an absolutely hilarious film which both spoofs and pays loving homage to the blaxploitation genre, a genre I am very familiar with. With references to films including Shaft, The Mack and Coffy it is very knowledgeable of the genre and makes great use of it for some wonderful gags. And in the lead role Michael Jai White is terrific."

Or something like that. Just to note I've not seen the film, nor do I know HoneyKid's opinions on the film other than he likes/loves it so I'm just making s**t up! :D

I like this but maybe it's a little much for the whole 100. Could be good for the top 10/20 though, if Brodinski's up for it.

and watch Black Dynamite already! :p

[Miss Vicky]

Yeah, you're not alone. In hindsight though the idea that the movie is actually about Tommy Lee Jones' character does make sense to me, especially in terms of the ending which at the time I thought was just about the worst thing ever, but only because I wanted a big payoff for the Moss/Chigurh storyline, which of course I didn't get. Gotta rewatch it.

That does make more sense, and I thought the ending was pretty terrible too, but I don't care enough to rewatch it.

[Flimmaker1473]

O Brother Where Art Thou? didn't make my list. But that is a good movie. I have yet to see Master and Commander.

[Harry Lime]

Surprised by all six listed so far (well, maybe not O Brother...). Good job, Mofo. Even if you suck you're alright in my book.

[TylerDurden99]

Master And Commander? O, Brother...

[Sexy Celebrity]

At the rate this is going, it'll be almost a year from now before this countdown ends.

[Yoda]

Only seen it once but I loved O Brother, Where Art Thou? Yoda will be pleased.
Aye. The majority of those 39 points are from my entry.

The Coens have maybe three films that are such masterpieces that it's kind of hard to say one is better than the others. So I won't say O Brother, Where Art Thou? is better crafted, or even a better film, than No Country or Fargo. But I enjoy watching it more than any of their others. It's one of my all-time favorite films by any director, in fact. The colors, the humor, and my God, the music. It's just gorgeous in every sense of the word.

Wish it'd been higher, but I'm glad it's on here all the same.

[donniedarko]

http://i.imgflip.com/1bik.jpg
The pessimism on this thread is too damn high!

Even though Im partially involved

[HitchFan97]

Whoawhoawhoa, wait a minute, let me join in on the No Country hate parade! And I thought everybody liked that movie. For a film widely hailed as one of the decade's best, I found it rather dull- certainly not thrilling at all. Props to Bardem's performance, though.

^Also, props to Donniedarko for Jimmy McMillan :D

[Miss Vicky]

Whoawhoawhoa, wait a minute, let me join in on the No Country hate parade! And I thought everybody liked that movie. For a film widely hailed as one of the decade's best, I found it rather dull- certainly not thrilling at all. Props to Bardem's performance, though.

It was pretty dull and not at all the masterpiece people were making it out to be.

Unfortunately I'm quite certain there will be another opportunity to roll out the hate parade when No Country makes its inevitable appearance on this list. I'm just keeping my fingers crossed it at least stays out of the top 20.

[Sexy Celebrity]

I think I had No Country on my list, so yes, it's coming.

[Yoda]

Ditto. I had it in my top ten.

[mark f]

The Coen Bros. films you guys are raggin' on seem a little weird. Although I did not vote for one of theirs in this "exercise", the ones you may not like seem WAY better than Burn After Reading and A Serious Man. Oh? You like those? HA! I'm not even sure why I'm posting this here, but maybe we have two more days to discuss films which AREN'T on the list yet. :cool:

[Flimmaker1473]

I don't remember all of the films I had on my list. But I am pretty sure I had No Country for Old Men too. Don't care what anyone says, that is a masterpiece. Weird. But a masterpiece.

[Flimmaker1473]

The Coen Bros. films you guys are raggin' on seem a little weird. Although I did not vote for one of theirs in this "exercise", the ones you may not like seem WAY better than Burn After Reading and A Serious Man. Oh? You like those? HA! I'm not even sure why I'm posting this here, but maybe we have two more days to discuss films which AREN'T on the list yet. :cool:
Overall I liked Burn After Reading. But that could be their weakest movie that I have seen from them. It was too random.

[Miss Vicky]

I enjoyed Burn After Reading. It's certainly no Big Lebowski but I thought it was funny.

[DexterRiley]

As a big fan of the Coen Brothers I really need to see 'O Brother, Where Art Thou?' :)

Coen Siblings you mean. After all they aren't brothers.

[Sexy Celebrity]

Coen Siblings you mean. After all they aren't brothers.

No, they are brothers. Are you thinking of the Wachowski Brothers which became the Wachowski Siblings, I guess, since one of them, Larry, is now Lana?

[Flimmaker1473]

Coen Siblings you mean. After all they aren't brothers.
From wiki
Joel and Ethan Coen, of Jewish heritage,[ (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coen_brothers#cite_note-Haaretz-1)grew up in a Jewish community in St. Louis Park, Minnesota (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Louis_Park,_Minnesota), a suburb of Minneapolis (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minneapolis).[3] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coen_brothers#cite_note-twoheads-2) Their father, Edward, was an economist at the University of Minnesota (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Minnesota), and their mother, Rena, an art historian (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Art_history) at St. Cloud State University (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Cloud_State_University).

[Thursday Next]

Pleased to see Hedwig making the top 100. Pretty sure I had that on my list (although to be honest it was a while ago and I kept changing my mind about the films at the lower end of the top 25).

Black Dynamite is the first one to add to my lovefilm queue, haven't seen that.

I'm surprised at the popularity of Master and Commander. I watched this recently for the MoFo movie tournament. It was perfectly watchable and I enjoyed it more than the book, but surprised to see it in this list.

O, Brother Where art Thou I am not surprised to see, but it's not one I especially like.

[DexterRiley]

No, they are brothers. Are you thinking of the Wachowski Brothers which became the Wachowski Siblings, I guess, since one of them, Larry, is now Lana?

Yes that is precisely what i thought of. Mixed up the 2, carry on nothing to see here.

[donniedarko]

How many Almodovar movies do you guys think will make the list?

[DexterRiley]

none to one.

[Thursday Next]

^This. I can see a few people maybe nominating one in their top 25, but quite possibly not the same one.

[Godoggo]

I have two on my list, but I think only one will make it.

[Sexy Celebrity]

Yes that is precisely what i thought of. Mixed up the 2, carry on nothing to see here.

Are you kidding? I'm glad you brought it up. There's lots to see here. Let's see a before and after picture of Larry/Lana Wachowski:

http://i2.listal.com/image/8546/600full-larry-wachowski.jpg
Larry Wachowski BEFORE.
http://www.eonline.com/eol_images/Entire_Site/201271/reg_300.LanaLarry.jc.073112.jpeg
Lana Wachowski AFTER.

Hey, look, Honeykid. It's the Tropical/Wild Berry version of Whoopi Goldberg!

[Brodinski]

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# 94
Brotherhood of the Wolf
(2001, Gans)

39 points

[Brodinski]

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# 93
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
(2011, Fincher)

39 points

[donniedarko]

Well there we go. I had GWTDT on my list, and fairly high up if I remember. It is a great movie, I couldn't make it through the book but the film was stunning. Finchers best. I haven't seen it but I bet the original will make it too

[Yoda]

Hey, look, Honeykid. It's the Tropical/Wild Berry version of Whoopi Goldberg!
"Wild Berry Whoopi Goldberg" = brilliant.

[Skepsis93]

Nice. It's up there in contention for Fincher's best work, certainly. I've not been too sharply aware of Brotherhood of the Wolf but it looks very interesting.

[rauldc14]

Either it's good that my nominees aren't making the list, as they are further down, or they aren't making it at all. I'll predict somewhere in the middle.

[Miss Vicky]

Yay! One of my choices made it!

Brotherhood of the Wolf is such a visually stunning film. Just absolutely gorgeous to look at. Big thumbs up!

Haven't seen Girl With the Dragon Tattoo.

[Daniel M]

Haven't seen either of them, I have seen the Swedish version of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo which I thought was a great film and I have Fincher's version recording on Sky Premiere this friday night, looking forward to it :)

[JayDee]

Quite surprised by Brotherhood of the Wolf making it. I really need to watch that again, saw it once but probably not for near on 10 years and I can't really remember how much I liked it.

And I've not seen TGWTDT

[Brodinski]

Either it's good that my nominees aren't making the list, as they are further down, or they aren't making it at all. I'll predict somewhere in the middle.

You had Iron Man on your list, buddy, somewhere in the middle...

[Miss Vicky]

Quite surprised by Brotherhood of the Wolf making it. I really need to watch that again, saw it once but probably not for near on 10 years and I can't really remember how much I liked it.

Actually I'm surprised to see it here too.

As much as I love it, I don't think it's an especially popular movie. I know when it first came out I had no desire to see it (horror elements, sci-fi elements, martial arts and foreign language? No thank you!) but a friend of mine insisted. I'm so glad she did.

[wintertriangles]

Brotherhood of the Wolf yayyyyyy and my happiness is shattered immediately following

[Flimmaker1473]

Yay The Girl with the Dragon Tatto. Not on my list. But a great movie from my favorite director.

[rauldc14]

You had Iron Man on your list, buddy, somewhere in the middle...

Just talking a majority in general. I can't remember whether or not I actually listed films that I thought had no shot, or if I just omitted them. I have a list of my 40 before I whittled it down to 25.

[TheUsualSuspect]

Haven't seen Brotherhood but want to.

[donniedarko]

Just talking a majority in general. I can't remember whether or not I actually listed films that I thought had no shot, or if I just omitted them. I have a list of my 40 before I whittled it down to 25.

I hope you didn't strecth off Gran Torino or I'd be the only one who had it high up on mine

[rauldc14]

I hope you didn't strecth off Gran Torino or I'd be the only one who had it high up on mine

No, I still had Gran Torino on my ballot for sure.

[Pyro Tramp]

Stoked that Black Dynamite made it, had a feeling it would. Also glad about Brotherhood of the Wolf, despite not voting for it.

Biggest surprise is Bourne Identity, I remember when it came it was just received warmly and wasn't anything that special, the sequels seemed to bump the regard people have for it up.

[mark f]

Ho hum. Eight films in and they're all good. I probably won't say that when we get to the Top Ten. :cool: Lime can add it too, but I'll type, "mark f, you suck!"

[Thursday Next]

I know when it first came out I had no desire to see it (horror elements, sci-fi elements, martial arts and foreign language? No thank you!)

Now I had the complete opposite experience, I thought it looked great but was a bit disappointed with it when I finally got round to watching it.

Fans of The Village should definitely see Brotherhood of the Wolf, I think there are elements that were inspired by it.

As for The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, I refer you to this poster:

http://www.theshiznit.co.uk/media/2012/January/bestpicture/dragon-tattoo.jpg
source: http://www.theshiznit.co.uk/feature/if-2012s-oscar-nominated-movie-posters-told-the-truth.php

[Brodinski]

I concur with Mark here. I'd rate each film about the same, except O Brother, Where Art Thou?, which I think is the best thing on here by quite a margin.

[Godoggo]

I like Brotherhood quite a bit. GWTDT is my least liked movie on the list so far.

[Nausicaä]

I'm another who is rather surprised to see that Brotherhood of the Wolf made it onto the list. Fabulous film and glad to see it on the list. Well done to the voters. I hope to be surprised throughout this list.

http://images.paraorkut.com/img/pics/glitters/b/bravo-7466.gif

[TheUsualSuspect]

None of my choices have made the list yet.

[honeykid]

Now I had the complete opposite experience, I thought it looked great but was a bit disappointed with it when I finally got round to watching it.
^^This.^^

As for The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, I refer you to this poster:

http://www.theshiznit.co.uk/media/2012/January/bestpicture/dragon-tattoo.jpg
source: http://www.theshiznit.co.uk/feature/if-2012s-oscar-nominated-movie-posters-told-the-truth.php
I've still not seen the remake, and, while I liked the original, I can't say I was impressed with it. There's episodes of Wallander that are much better than that. Actually, most, if not all, of series 1 of Wallander is better than that.

[HitchFan97]

GWTDT is a pretty darn good movie- featuring arguably the best opening credits ever. I didn't vote for it, but it was a contender. That being said, Zodiac and The Social Network are vastly superior among Fincher's films.

[Miss Vicky]

^^This.^^



From the man who put Charlie's Angels as his number 3 favorite movie ever. And since #1 and #2 on your favorites list were pre-2000 that may very well mean you put Charlie's Angels at #1 for this. Boo. :p

[donniedarko]

It's okay Vicky it'll still only get 25 points

[mark f]

Vicky's post is pretty damn funny because that shite is true, but maybe I shouldn't talk. Even so, funny stuff. Vicky, you do have a sense of humor. :cool:

[Sexy Celebrity]

From the man who put Charlie's Angels as his number 3 favorite movie ever. And since #1 and #2 on your favorites list were pre-2000 that may very well mean you put Charlie's Angels at #1 for this. Boo. :p

I doubt Honeykid put that at #1. I'm sure it was Rat Race (2001).

http://www.movieforums.com/community/attachment.php?attachmentid=9363&d=1347934180

[TheUsualSuspect]

What's wrong with Rat Race? :p

[Sexy Celebrity]

I LOVED Rat Race when it first came out. Saw it twice in theaters. I actually rewatched some of it not long ago. I dunno if it completely holds up with me now. Whoopi's good in it. Her scenes are definitely my favorites.

[Brodinski]

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# 92
Rise of the Planet of the Apes
(2011, Wyatt)

40 points

[Brodinski]

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# 91
American Splendor
(Bergman & Pulcini, 2003)

40 points

[Skepsis93]

I have no earthy idea why Rise is so highly regarded. It's pretty entertaining and I was certainly impressed by the CGI, but the acting was hammy (Felton was cringe-inducing) for the most part and definitely isn't one of my top 100 for the decade.

I wasn't expecting to see American Splendor. It's been on my radar for a while since I love Paul Giamatti, but I haven't gotten around to it yet.

Oh, and I caught Master and Commander the other night. Not perfect, but you'll get no arguments from me about its inclusion here. Very enjoyable.

[Daniel M]

I have no earthy idea why Rise is so highly regarded. It's pretty entertaining and I was certainly impressed by the CGI, but the acting was hammy (Felton was cringe-inducing) for the most part and definitely isn't one of my top 100 for the decade.

I have to agree with you here and I posted my thoughts in another thread having watched it the other week, why I can understand the film may be very enjoyable and isn't bad at all, especially when you look at the CGI and Serkis' performance as Ceaser.

But when you look past the apes the film is pretty poor and basically acts as a vehicle (that has little effort put in to it) to allow the apes to display their emotions and actions. The plot is unrealistic a lot, the acting is OK from post actors but nothing beyond what is required to advance the story (looking at Franco and Lithgow here) and the screenplay is poor IMO, some of the dialogue is so unrealistic and often unnatural such as the conversations between Franco and his boss.

Like I said I can understand how it got on the list, an enjoyable film that could have been worse but wouldn't get in to my top 25 ahead of what are IMO stronger films all round.

[donniedarko]

I enjoyed Rise. It was very heart felt, had stunning special effects, and great acting.

Haven't seen American Splendor but I like most Giamatti

[Pyro Tramp]

I can see it being in a top 100 on an individual's list but wouldn't have seen it being in enough top 25s to make a combined list

[Masterman]

Rise of the apes was one of the better films of 2011, no surprise.

[mark f]

Still no films from my list, but I have no problems with the first ten. I think basically MoFos have good taste.

[JayDee]

Loved Apes. :yup: Not sure if I just forgot about it for consideration or if I decided to leave it as it was only based on one viewing at the time. Rodent will certainly be pleased.

I'll need to try American Splendor again one day. Watched it a couple of years back but bailed after about 45 minutes I think, just couldn't get into it.

So far just one from my list (Iron Man) but most of the films I really like/love so enjoying the list so far.

[Flimmaker1473]

I have watched American Splendor recently. What a great movie. It's style is wondeful and Giamatti is such a great character actor.

[gandalf26]

I reckon that if "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" had been released in 2001 it wouldn't have made the list.

It will be interesting to see if the entire list leans toward having more films from the last few years as opposed to films from 2000-2005.

I'm going to predict that 60% of all the films will come from 2006-2011. Could be totally wrong though.

[Miss Vicky]

I've not even seen either of these two.


Beginning to lose hope that my #1 choice will make this list. :(

[Sexy Celebrity]

I love American Splendor. I might have voted for it (not real sure - I threw out my PM with my list.)

[Thursday Next]

Haven't seen either of those. Added to my queue, though.

[Godoggo]

I was surprised at how much I enjoyed Rise, so I'm cool with it being on the list. I didn't vote for American Splendor, but to be honest it's much better than some of the movies that I did. For some reason, I just didn't think about it when making my list.

None of my picks so far. I'm predicting that four will make it.

[TylerDurden99]

Didn't really care much for Apes, but I don't have any real complaints about it being on the list, it's a solid film in every respect.

So far, none of my list has made it on, but it's still early days, and I'm sure at least 25% of my list will make it.

[Sexy Celebrity]

So, so far it's been:

100. The Bourne Identity
99. Iron Man
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

Alright, well, let's get a move on before snails take over the world.

[mark f]

So far, none of my list has made it on, but it's still early days, and I'm sure at least 25% of my list will make it.

That makes six-and-one-quarter movies. I wonder if one of them could be construed as being one-fourth. Planet Terror and Death Proof count as more than 25% of Grindhouse, but maybe there are some others, and I'll give you those if you picked one of those and it makes it. Like you really care...

[TylerDurden99]

Fine then, 28% :p

[Fiscal]

Still no films from my list, but I have no problems with the first ten. I think basically MoFos have good taste.

This!

[DexterRiley]

I cant find my list, its here somewhere, anyway Rise marks the 3rd flick thus far that was on mine. I think it was middle of the pack. I went back and forth between that and the Clooney flick if memory serves.

[Brodinski]

It will be interesting to see if the entire list leans toward having more films from the last few years as opposed to films from 2000-2004.

I'm going to predict that 60% of all the films will come from 2006-2011. Could be totally wrong though.

Don't quite understand your reasoning there. More than half of these films were released before 2006...

[The Rodent]

100. The Bourne Identity
99. Iron Man
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



Ok, after 10 entries I'm having my two pence worth.

Good entries so far... I think there's only one or two I voted for... really can't remeber my list I gave to Brods.


Might have known Dragon Tattoo would be on the list... not a bad movie but it seems to get more praise than it's worth. Personally I can't see the bigh deal but that's just me. Still though, it's in the 90s so I'm glad it's not any higher tbh.

I'm surprised Bourne Identity isn't higher than 100th place, I was expecting to see it maybe in the 70s or 60s somewhere.

Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes should have definitely been higher though... mid 50s maybe.

Worst movie so far for me... Master and Commander. Really didn't like the film... took me three attempts to watch it, I kept turning it off after 30 minutes or so. Long tedious and, tbh, boring.
Eventually got round to seeing the whole thing and was left feeling drained and rather empty when the credits eventually rolled.


So there we go... looking forward to the next ten!

[donniedarko]

96. O Brother, Where Art Thou?- 3.5 stars
93. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo- 4.5 stars
92. Rise of the Planet of the Apes- 3.5 stars

[JayDee]

Along with including a paragraph or two for each film from someone got another idea we could have done but too late - a prediction competition. We could have predicated the first superhero film to appear, first animated film, first foreign film, first Oscar winner etc.

Actually just mentioning that, how many of the Best Picture winners do we think will make it? Assuming I've worked this out right there are 12 that were available to list.

Gladiator
A Beautiful Mind
Chicago
Lord of the Rings - Return of the King
Million Dollar Baby
Crash
The Departed
No Country for Old Men
Slumdog Millionaire
The Hurt Locker
The King's Speech
The Artist

I think Gladiator, Return of the King, Departed and No Country for Old Men will definitely make it. I think Beautiful Mind, Chicago, Million Dollar Baby, Crash and The King's Speech will miss out. Not sure about Slumdog, I know a lot of people dislike/hate it but it only needs a few people to love it. No clue about Hurt Locker, not sure of the general opinion for that round here. And not sure about The Artist.

[donniedarko]

Gladiator
A Beautiful Mind
Chicago
Lord of the Rings - Return of the King
Million Dollar Baby
Crash
The Departed
No Country for Old Men
Slumdog Millionaire
The Hurt Locker
The King's Speech
The Artist


The ones I bolde are the ones I think will make it. Not that I really want some of them to.
Highest one up of those will most likely be Lord of the Rings.

[JayDee]

Still no films from my list, but I have no problems with the first ten. I think basically MoFos have good taste.

I'd go along with this. And I think the following stats prove that out; the general consensus is they're all pretty well-thought of, quality films.


imdb rating / rottentomatoes average / rottentomatoes score / metacritic score

100. The Bourne Identity - 7.9 / 83% / 7 out of 10 / 68 out of 100
99. Iron Man - 7.9 / 94% / 7.6 out of 10 / 79 out of 100
98. Hedwig and the Angry Inch - 7.6 / 92% / 7.8 out of 10 / 85 out of 100
97. Black Dynamite - 7.3 / 85% / 7.2 out of 10 / 65 out of 100
96. O Brother, Where Art Thou? - 7.8 / 77% / 7.1 out of 10 / 69 out of 100
95. Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World - 7.4 / 85% / 7.6 out of 10 / 81 out of 100
94. Brotherhood of the Wolf - 7.0 / 72% / 6.3 out of 10 / 57 out of 100
93. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo - 8.0 / 86% / 7.6 out of 10 / 71 out of 100
92. Rise of the Planet of the Apes - 7.6 / 83% / 7.1 out of 10 / 68 out of 100
91. American Splendor - 7.6 / 94% / 8.3 out of 10 / 90 out of 100

[Pyro Tramp]

Would have been nice (though probably a lot of work) if for each entry, the member that ranked the film the highest did a write up of it. Just to emphasise the community element of the thread and make it a bit more interesting for each film.

First of those categories seems hard, highest though might be bit easier, not too late for that

[wintertriangles]

Would have been nice (though probably a lot of work) if for each entry, the member that ranked the film the highest did a write up of it. Just to emphasise the community element of the thread and make it a bit more interesting for each film.

First of those categories seems hard, highest though might be bit easier, not too late for thatI think someone else mentioned a similar idea and I totally agree with both of you

[JayDee]

I think someone else mentioned a similar idea and I totally agree with both of you

Yeah that would be! I want my credit!!! :D Damn Tramp trying to steal my thunder! :p

[Pyro Tramp]

I think I said it the original thread.

Let's fight it out.

[Brodinski]

Would have been nice (though probably a lot of work) if for each entry, the member that ranked the film the highest did a write up of it. Just to emphasise the community element of the thread and make it a bit more interesting for each film.

First of those categories seems hard, highest though might be bit easier, not too late for that

Sure, you guys can do that if you want. Though I'm kinda puzzled how that would work out without people actually knowing that particular film is coming up next.

Basically, I'd have to ask everyone to do a short write-up of their top 5. Or do I ask you guys right after I've posted the new entries? There'd be a day in between probably. Would also kinda ruin the effect, given that the entries will probably be bypassed by many replies...

If anyone has suggestions, I'd be open to them...

[The Rodent]

I got it Brods... whenever somebody's #1 film comes up in this thread... they could send you a quick write up on that film in a PM... you could copy and paste their write up to the post which contains their #1 film.

How many people have the same #1? It would simply be 2 or 3 additions to each post you make in here that shows who had it as their #1 and what they think of it...

... say, no more than x amount of words in the write up.

[TheUsualSuspect]

I'm open to writing something for my choices.

[JayDee]

As for having people write about films that's why I felt the idea was too late. When Brodinski had worked the order out he could have contacted people before starting the list, asking them if they'd be interested in providing thoughts for say 5 films that were going to appear. Obviously it would spoil some of the surprises for each individual but not too much


I think I said it the original thread.

Let's fight it out.

I'd like some proof of that! :skeptical:

But fine. We shall settle it in the MoFo Arena. You may choose the weapon - "Rocks, belts, pipes, cans, bricks, bats, clubs, chains..." (Just recently watched West Side Story! :D)

[Brodinski]

As for having people write about films that's why I felt the idea was too late. When Brodinski had worked the order out he could have contacted people before starting the list, asking them if they'd be interested in providing thoughts for say 5 films that were going to appear. Obviously it would spoil some of the surprises for each individual but not too much

I'm not really up for telling people up front which films made the cut.

Proposition (Joe style, get it?):

I've looked over the lists and really, I think at least 95 % of all films that made the cut appear on someone's top 5. So whoever is up for it, can do write-ups of their top 5. Naturally, as we progress towards the top 20 and especially top 10, there are going to be more people who had those particular films in their top 5. In that case, several write-ups will be provided, which'd be great, because we're in the top 20 and it'll give everyone a chance to say just why they put the film up so high.

How does that sound?

[Pyro Tramp]

You basically told everyone that their top5s have made the cut and imagine the other 5% wouldn't be surprised. Giving posters/votee a heads up a couple of days before the post is posted with their films in i.e. when you post the latest- not a huge spoiler for them and think it would make the thread as a whole a lot more entertaining. A blow by blow list is interesting and all but reading about them from those who love them, well, i'd sacrifice a small surprise for that.

[Sexy Celebrity]

I say post everyone's lists. I lost mine.

[TheUsualSuspect]

I say, when someone sees one of their top 5 films appears, they simply write something off the cuff when they see it pop up.

[Yoda]

I'm totally down for doing a few paragraphs on any of my favorites. And I do think TUS' suggestion to just do it when it shows up is probably simplest. But either way, it's a great idea, and I'm down.

[Sexy Celebrity]

When you see something you wanna talk about, talk. How hard is that?

[gandalf26]

Don't quite understand your reasoning there. More than half of these films were released before 2006...

My reasoning is simply that films released in the second half of the Millenium so far are fresher in the mind and more likely to be voted for whereas older films from 2000-2005 are more likely to be overlooked.

Hence why I believe that Apes made the cut.

Looking back at my own list 17/25 come from 2000-2005 and only 8 films from 2006-2011.

[Skepsis93]

My reasoning is simply that films released in the second half of the Millenium so far are fresher in the mind and more likely to be voted for whereas older films from 2000-2005 are more likely to be overlooked.

Hence why I believe that Apes made the cut.

Looking back at my own list 17/25 come from 2000-2005 and only 8 films from 2006-2011.

I understand with movies from 10/11 but there can't be much difference in "freshness" between movies from 2000 or 2006. Besides, most will have been seen much later than their release date, either for the first time or as a rewatch.

[gandalf26]

I understand with movies from 10/11 but there can't be much difference in "freshness" between movies from 2000 or 2006. Besides, most will have been seen much later than their release date, either for the first time or as a rewatch.

Aye, suppose your right there.

[mark f]

Now that I have a class assignment, I don't feel like wriiting up anything. I'll go sit in the corner, teacher. :bawling:

[Pyro Tramp]

When you see something you wanna talk about, talk. How hard is that?

Was more for the presentation of the list in itself.

[donniedarko]

I think there will be plenty of paragraphs when we get farther in, when the films made a lot of lists, I'm down for the idea of doing a write up when one of my top 5 make it

[Sexy Celebrity]

What is there to say? We get the point - you love it.

[Brodinski]

Look, you dogs can do it whatever way you like. This discussion can go on a bit or you guys can start sending in write-ups of your top 5 and then I'll add them to the posts once a film pops up a write-up was done for.