The MoFo Top 100 of the Nineties Countdown

[donniedarko]

Yes! All About my Mother, didn't make my list but an absolutely devastating drama from Almodovar. In this case the black humor only makes it more painful to watch. And yes these are positives. Still haven't seen Donnie Brasco but it's popular here, so shocked it didn't show up later.

[Guaporense]

Only 70 movies and 35 days to go until I can make my top 25 of the 1980's list!

[Godoggo]

Yes! All About My Mother was nine on my list. That puts me up to four with The Sweet Hereafter, Rushmore and Farewell My Concubine.

Donnie Brasco is O.K., but I'm not wild about it.

[Sexy Celebrity]

Who here doesn't like Almodovar and why?

[Miss Vicky]

I don't think I've ever even heard of All About My Mother. I've seen Donnie Brasco once or twice a long time ago and have only a vague recollection of it. I do, however, recall being underwhelmed by it.

So far I've seen only 15/30 films and voted for 1 of them.

[wintertriangles]

Who here doesn't like Almodovar and why?You, because he's a good filmmaker, and that's not your thang

[Guaporense]

I have watched only 16 out of these 30 movies. Well, I expect to have watched all of the top 25 movies.

[Deadite]

We're over halfway to halfway and I didn't vote for either of these. What does it mean? :#

[mark f]

Life is like a box of chocolates.

[The Rodent]

No it isn't... boxes of chocolates have a little piece of paper that tell you what each one is...

[Frightened Inmate No. 2]

Sadly, I didn't see Donnie Brasco before I submitted my list, but right now it would have been eighth. Great movie.

[Deadite]

Carlito's Way is better, though. Who here voted for that?

[Sexy Celebrity]

You, because he's a good filmmaker, and that's not your thang

I'm into great films and fantastic filmmakers. That's my thing.

[cricket]

I had Donnie Brasco at 17 and it's the first one from my list to make it. Gangster/crime films are my favorite, so with 2 great performances, it was an easy choice.

I haven't seen the other but it looks interesting.

[Deadite]

I'm into great films and fantastic filmmakers. That's my thing.

Prove it. Make a top 10 Favorites list.

[Sexy Celebrity]

Prove it. Make a top 10 Favorites list.

I discuss movies and what I like and don't like. Everything I love is great, in my opinion. Personally, Bio-Dome is better than anything by that swishy hipped hippo, Almodovar.

[Harry Lime]

Bio-Dome was the underrated comedic masterpiece of the last century.

[Deadite]

I discuss movies and what I like and don't like. Everything I love is great, in my opinion. Personally, Bio-Dome is better than anything by that swishy hipped hippo, Almodovar.

Have you even ever seen 10 whole movies or is the Great Spirit against that? :skeptical:

[Godoggo]

No it isn't... boxes of chocolates have a little piece of paper that tell you what each one is...

Not all of them do. Otherwise I would have never bit into that orange filled piece of yuck.

[Pussy Galore]

Yeah the first movie on my list (Life is Beautiful)

[edarsenal]

hey, i'm tied with miss vicky at seeing 15/30 though i do have two from my list: Naked Lunch and Lock, Stock,...
I remember Donnie Brasco, and remember liking it.

[Camo]

Yes! All About My Mother was nine on my list. That puts me up to four with The Sweet Hereafter, Rushmore and Farewell My Concubine.

Donnie Brasco is O.K., but I'm not wild about it.

I've not seen Farewell My Concubine, other than that though great movies you've picked so far. Especially All About My Mother :)

[Harry Lime]

30/30 seen. 3/30 from my list.

You guys should really be at 20/30 watched. Really. Start watching more. Don't go outside for a week or so, or even longer that that.

[Camo]

Seen 16/30

[Masterman]

I had Donnie Brasco. 5 of my movies so far :).

[TheUsualSuspect]

Donnie Brasco

Great flick that doesn't get talked about as much as it should. Great performances from all involved, the only downside is that the film is a tad too long. A bit of trimming in the editing department would have made this a classic gangster flick worth of mention beside Goodfellas....but.....you know.....fugetaboutit.

4

[Godoggo]

I've not seen Farewell My Concubine, other than that though great movies you've picked so far. Especially All About My Mother :)

Thank you!

[Godoggo]

I've seen 26/30.

[Tyler1]

So I am delighted that the following films have made their mark on this list:

A Brighter Summer Day
Close-up
The Hole
Short Cuts
All About My Mother

I highly recommend the first two.

[Gabrielle947]

Who here doesn't like Almodovar and why?
I've seen Volver and Skin,I live In and didn't like both.I find his style very original,definitely not for everyone.


Glad to see Donnie Brasco,decent film :up:

[Thursday Next]

I've seen 21 of the first 30, 2 were on my list.

All About My Mother is decent. Almodovar is a bit it and miss, from what I've seen.

[Sexy Celebrity]

Have you even ever seen 10 whole movies or is the Great Spirit against that? :skeptical:

Deadite, you are such a jerk. One minute, you're loading me up with positive rep and making me feel all loved and everything. The next minute, you're antagonizing me and not sticking up for me at all. You have no sense of loyalty. Beat it!

[Sane]

Not seen the last two. Haven't seen much of Almodovar but will in the future.

I've seen 18 on the list (voted for 3) and will start on the ones I haven't seen this weekend - looking forward to seeing them.

[The Rodent]

I don't think SC has seen 10 whole films all the way through either...

He's probably started hundreds but only made it all the way through 6 of them... and that was the Rocky franchise...

[Daniel M]

72. Donnie Brasco 3.5

A film that was very close to making my list, Donnie Brasco is a very intelligent and enjoyable crime film. I know there has been a lot said about it recently on here already, so my thoughts are probably just echoing what has already been said, the main strength of the film for me has to lie in the relationship between the characters of Johnny Depp and Al Pacino. I am a big fan of Depp and in particular his 90s work (I am hoping a couple more films of his show up) and Al Pacino, is well... Al Pacino, often criticised for his overracting I found this role to me the opposite, he is more subdued and subtle in his performance, he is a criminal but someone that Depp's character develops a real human bond with, making for some fantastic and very touching scenes near the films end.

[Nausicaä]

Ah another from my list made it, my favourite Pedro Almodóvar film: All About My Mother. Excellent.

[Masterman]

I've seen 12/30
And 5 of my 25 have made this list.

Donnie Brasco
Batman Returns
Speed
Point Break
Starship Troopers

[Cobpyth]

Carlito's Way is better, though. Who here voted for that?

I voted for it. I love that film. It's definitely De Palma's best film (with Blow Out as a close second).

Haven't seen any of the last two films yet, but they are both on my watchlist. I should urgently watch more '90s films...

[cricket]

Carlito's Way is better, though. Who here voted for that?

I also did.

[Guaporense]

30/30 seen. 3/30 from my list.

You guys should really be at 20/30 watched. Really. Start watching more. Don't go outside for a week or so, or even longer that that.

Older people would have watched more 1990's movies.

You surely have watched a ton of films, still I am surprised that I have watched all the films in your top 10. That maybe means that there aren't that many obscure masterpieces after all or I would have expected to have watched only one of two of the films in your top 10.

[Harry Lime]

Older people would have watched more 1990's movies.
I'm not that old! But I was a teen in the nineties so yeah, maybe.

[Guaporense]

I was 10 in 1999 and I began following the films from 1999 ownwards. The year with I have most films rated at critiker is 2006, with 78 films. I have watched far more films from 2000-2010 than from the 1990's, about 800 in the former case and 300 in the latter.

[Harry Lime]

You surely have watched a ton of films, still I am surprised that I have watched all the films in your top 10. That maybe means that there aren't that many obscure masterpieces after all or I would have expected to have watched only one of two of the films in your top 10.
There are many obscure, great films out there - even masterpieces. At least I think so. Those are just my favourite films, although that top 10 should be changed a bit.

[Guaporense]

Usually the masterpieces tend to show up among the group of people that follow a certain niche. For instance, most Hollywood masterpieces are well known by the people who watch Hollywood films. I noticed that my favorite Hollywood films are very well known box office champions, such as Star Wars, 2001, Apocalypse Now, The Godfather, etc.

Hidden masterpieces tend to be found in other countries but that's because I didn't follow the films produced in these countries but are still the mainstream among the films in these niches. For instance, the best animated films are Miyazaki's who is also the most famous director working in the medium.

[Sexy Celebrity]

I'm not that old! But I was a teen in the nineties so yeah, maybe.

What were your favorite movies as a teenager in the '90s? Were you seriously into films yet?

[Camo]

What were your favorite movies as a teenager in the '90s? Were you seriously into films yet?

My favourite movies in the 90s was probably The Lion King since i was only 6 in 1999.

[Sexy Celebrity]

I don't think SC has seen 10 whole films all the way through either...

He's probably started hundreds but only made it all the way through 6 of them... and that was the Rocky franchise...

I hope you fall into a machine that makes Young Guns DVD paper inserts and scar yourself terribly with paper cuts.

[honeykid]

Another from my list with Donnie Brasco. I had it at #20.

As everyone who loves it has said, it's the two central performances, the chemistry between Pacino and Depp and the writing which really sell this film. If that doesn't really grab you, then I can understand not really 'getting' the love for it.

[Deadite]

There are a lot more young people here than I would've guessed. I should go easier on you kids from now on when you say dumb stuff. :D

[Sexy Celebrity]

Where's the next two movies?! I'm having bitchiness withdrawal.

[Deadite]

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[donniedarko]

Both were on my list. End of Days at 18, and Beverly Hills Ninja at number 7. It was a bit stardgedic to place them this low since I knew they'd make it. Got fingers crossed for Flubber to make the top ten. It'll probably be at 12 or 13 though.

[Deadite]

Suddenly I'm very worried about the second half of this list.

[The Rodent]

I reckon Mortal Kombat Annihilation will take the top spot...

[The Rodent]

Actually, here's my prediction for the Top 10...

10 - Home Alone 3
9 - Wild Wild West
8 - Mortal Kombat: Annihilation
7 - Bulletproof
6 - Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo
5 - Billy Madison
4 - Happy Gilmore
3 - The Wedding Singer
2 - Big Daddy
1 - The Waterboy

[Sexy Celebrity]

It really would not be a proper '90s list without an Adam Sandler movie or two.

[Harry Lime]

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70. Before Sunrise
(Richard Linklater, 1995)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112471/

62 POINTS

[Harry Lime]

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69. La Haine
(Mathieu Kassovitz, 1995)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0113247/

63 POINTS

[Sexy Celebrity]

Well, this list continues to be awful.

Before Sunrise looks like it might be good, but I had never heard of it before.

*sigh* This is not the '90s.

[Harry Lime]

100. Con Air
99. The Hole
98. Speed
97. Beauty and the Beast
96. Edward Scissorhands
95. Show Me Love
94. The Sixth Sense
93. Short Cuts
92. Sling Blade
91. Heavenly Creatures
90. Dark City
89. Scream
88. The Sweet Hereafter
87. Rushmore
86. The Fifth Element
85. Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels
84. The Player
83. Point Break
82. Batman Returns
81. Farewell My Concubine
80. Close-Up
79. Naked Lunch
78. Fallen Angels
77. JFK
76. A Brighter Summer Day
75. Happiness
74. Starship Troopers
73. Life Is Beautiful
72. Donnie Brasco
71. All About My Mother
70. Before Sunrise
69. La Haine

[cricket]

Haven't seen either of the last 2 but have heard good things about both.

[Frightened Inmate No. 2]

Before Sunrise is an amazing film. It's another movie I didn't see in time for the list, though. Otherwise it would've been 5th on my list. It should be much higher

[The Rodent]

That's two more in a row I'm not keen on.

Before Sunrise I just found pretty boring tbh...

[Sexy Celebrity]

Before Sunrise I just found pretty boring tbh...

Tell 'em!

[Pussy Galore]

I loved La Haine, but I saw it in class so the context wasn't perfect. I loved the way Kassowitz presented the life of the arab immigrants in France and how they are seen by others

[The Rodent]

Just being honest... no point bigging up a film because everyone else likes it so I can fit in... if I didn't like a film I say so.

Also not a fan of Ethan Hawke...

[Sexy Celebrity]

I loved La Haine, but I saw it in class so the context wasn't perfect. I loved the way Kassowitz presented the life of the arab immigrants in France and how they are seen by others

Oh, who cares about Arab immigrants in France? This is the '90s! I want the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

[The Rodent]

Turtles III was better...

[Sexy Celebrity]

Any of them. I actually like Secret of the Ooze. Me and my part 2's.

[syj]

Awesome, Before Sunrise was 5th on my list. Really pleased that it made it. I just watched Before Midnight the other day, actually, so I was reflecting on the three films a bit. Before Sunrise does a great job of capturing that youthful feeling of forming a connection with someone new. It has an emotional honesty that's fun to watch and it's not afraid to show the flaws and immaturity of its characters (which really develop into something even more complex and powerful in Before Sunset and Before Midnight). Definitely one I want to re-watch soon.

[Tyler1]

I'm pretty sure donniedarko had La Haine as his no. 1. But I'm surprised that it's so high up on the list.

[Miss Vicky]

Two more I've not seen.
Sigh.

[Masterman]

2 more I havnt seen aswel. Who is voting for these?.

[Thursday Next]

Before Sunrise is very 90s. I haven't seen La Haine yet.

I'm enjoying this list very much.

[Camo]

Not seen Before Sunrise or Sunset, but i've heard good things so i will get around to it at sometime. Never even heard of La Haine.

[The Rodent]

Thinking about the past entries, any British MoFos who haven't yet seen Con Air, but want to see it... it's on BBC1 tonight at 10:30...

[meatwadsprite]

I've seen Before Midnight, but I haven't seen the first two. So I just might have to check it out now.

[Deadite]

One of the great screen romances. I liked how the characters appeared in Waking Life too.

[Cobpyth]

100. Con Air - Not seen
99. Dong aka The Hole - Not seen
98. Speed - 3
97. Beauty and the Beast - 3.5
96. Edward Scissorhands - 4
95. F#cking Amal aka Show Me Love - Not Seen
94. The Sixth Sense - 4
93. Short Cuts - 4.5 (MY LIST)
92. Sling Blade - Not Seen
91. Heavenly Creatures - Not Seen
90. Dark City - Not Seen
89. Scream - 3.5
88. The Sweet Hereafter - Not Seen
87. Rushmore - 3.5
86. The Fifth Element - 3.5+
85. Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels - Not Seen
84. The Player - 5 (MY LIST)
83. Point Break - Not Seen
82. Batman Returns - 3
81. Farewell My Concubine - 4
80. Nema-ye Nazdik aka Close-Up - Not Seen
79. Naked Lunch - Not Seen
78. Duo luo tian shi aka Fallen Angels - Not Seen
77. JFK - Not Seen
76. A Brighter Summer Day - Not Seen
75. Happiness - 3.5
74. Starship Troopers - Not Seen
73. Life Is Beautiful - Not Seen
72. Donnie Brasco - Not Seen
71. All About My Mother - 3.5+
70. Before Sunrise - 3.5+
69. La Haine - Not Seen

I just saw All About My Mother the other night, so Im first commenting on that one.
It's very colorful and very well directed, so visually it is already very beautiful to look at.
The story is about acceptance, about freedom of mind and about the fact that even the 'marginalized' and more eccentric people of this society, are not so much different than the rest of us. Almodovar depicts his characters as very human and the lesson they practically all learn in this, is that it doesn't really matter if society doesn't approve of a certain part of your personal history, because, above all, truth, honesty and open mindedness are much bigger virtues than condemnation. If you think about it, it's very much about the message that Jezus sent throughout his whole lifetime. I'm not a very religious person, but I think that part of Christ certainly has its value (with many other parts). Almodovar gives it his own touch.
Next to that, it's also a tribute to some of the great actresses of the past (especially Bette Davis) and the emotions that theater/film can evoke, when there is a certain truth to it.

Before Sunrise is also a very good film about two young people who meet eachother on a train and decide to 'live' the fantasy many people have, when they meet someone they really like on a train, that they will probably never see again after that. Their walk through the night of Vienna is truthful, romantic and interesting and that's why this simple love story has so many fans. I didn't vote for it myself, but I'm very glad it made this list.
I still have to see Before Midnight. I'll probably watch it this week.

[Daniel M]

Two films that I desperately need to see, I wanted to watch La Haine before I sent my list in but never got round to it, and I have always wanted to watch Before Sunrise/Sunset films properly too, I think I'd like them.

[Nausicaä]

Oh yes, La Haine was one of my choices and one I thought would make the list easy. Nice to see it turn up.

I think it was the first ever French film I saw, I fell in love with French cinema at that point in time. Oh and Vincent Cassel. :D

http://i788.photobucket.com/albums/yy166/gnj96/GIF%20images/la_haine.gif

[Skepsis93]

Before Sunrise. Superb. 3rd on my list if I remember right.

EDIT: 4th.

[wintertriangles]

Two more winners. SC is still pissed. All is well. Tout va bien.

[donniedarko]

I'm pretty sure donniedarko had La Haine as his no. 1. But I'm surprised that it's so high up on the list.

Indeed I did, awesome film. I thought it'd be a bit higher actually, but Im very happy to see it. I'd usually have more to say about my number one pick but as I woke up three minutes ago I really got nothing. Haven't seen the other one, but I am delighted with La Haine

[weeman]

Before Sunrise wasn't that bad if I remember it correctly, I have distorted recollections of films I watched when I was younger.

Basically, I can remember seeing the original "The Thing" when I was five, and for years I thought it was a kids' film because I didn't understand what I was watching at the time. I just thought, yeah, this might be done by Disney because I watched Toy Story 2 last friday, this friday its "The Thing".

I'm not sure what my parents were trying to do to me.

[Sexy Celebrity]

Oh and Vincent Cassel. :D

http://i788.photobucket.com/albums/yy166/gnj96/GIF%20images/la_haine.gif

Now I'm interested in La Haine.

[edarsenal]

Oh yes, La Haine was one of my choices and one I thought would make the list easy. Nice to see it turn up.

I think it was the first ever French film I saw, I fell in love with French cinema at that point in time. Oh and Vincent Cassel. :D

http://i788.photobucket.com/albums/yy166/gnj96/GIF%20images/la_haine.gif

vincent cassel?? then i MUST see this one

[honeykid]

Well, this list continues to be awful.

Before Sunrise looks like it might be good, but I had never heard of it before.

*sigh* This is not the '90s.
Umm... Are you kidding? Before Sunrise and La Haine? This is about as 90's as it gets.

Two brilliant films, neither of which I voted for mainly because I've not seen either of them for a very long time. I'm not sure if La Haine would've made it if I had, but I'm pretty sure that I'll be kicking myself for not including Before Sunrise once I see it again. It's the most romantic film of all-time, IMO, it's on my 100 and I'm delighted to see so many other people are falling for this couple.

[donniedarko]

Here's what I wrote when I saw La Haine not to long ago

La Haine is by far the greatest crime film I've ever seen. Three minorities in the French projects vow revenge on police after there friend is brutalized. The group of friends a Jew (played by Vincent Cassel), an Arab, and a black cause havoc where ever they go. Especially the Jew (Vinz) who has a new gun that he picked up at a riot. The film follows these testosterone filled characters for a mere 19 hours, and despite having no character development, you feel like you know them piece by piece. The film is true realism, shot in black and white, and never does more than it can handle. Yet it is raw to the core. I view this film as a more brutal version of City of God. The director and writer Kassovitz does perfect at both of his jobs. The film editing made this film heart pounding, and the movie never had a dry moment. Filled with anecdotes and witty conversations, it's successful in making you think. During the concluding scene I was sitting with my mouth wide open in shock with the excellence I just witnessed. In the wrong hands the whole movie would have collapsed right there, but instead I was mesmerized by it. La Haine was endlessly awesome, and is a film I will never forget. I don't give five stars much, but I'd be dammed if I wouldn't do it for this true gem. One of the greatest movies ever filmed, high in artistic and entertainment value.

And that's pretty much why it's my number one. I rarely have a desire to see a movie immediately after I watch it, but this one I ended up seeing twice in the same week. It's a delightful and intense experience, and even though I like far from a project, I felt connected with the characters.

[Godoggo]

Two more really great movies. Probably one of the best things Ethan Hawke ever did is Before Sunrise.

There are only two movies from this list that I absolutely do not like so far. Considering what I expect to show up, I think I'm going to like the vast majority of movies here.

[Sexy Celebrity]

Umm... Are you kidding? Before Sunrise and La Haine? This is about as 90's as it gets.

Two brilliant films, neither of which I voted for mainly because I've not seen either of them for a very long time. I'm not sure if La Haine would've made it if I had, but I'm pretty sure that I'll be kicking myself for not including Before Sunrise once I see it again. It's the most romantic film of all-time, IMO, it's on my 100 and I'm delighted to see so many other people are falling for this couple.

I had never heard of them. Before Sunrise looks popular, but still my radar system never detected it. To me, this list is filled with too much obscurity. It's sad.

Though, I noticed Target has Sling Blade on Blu-ray for $5. I would have got it, but the disc was unfortunately made by Lionsgate and my Blu-ray player has had issues with not playing Lionsgate Blu-rays, so I try to avoid them.

[honeykid]

This is an age thing, I think. I was in my late teens-mid 20's in the 90's. TMNT and Power Rangers were not what I'm thinking of when I hear 90's.

[Camo]

I had never heard of them. Before Sunrise looks popular, but still my radar system never detected it. To me, this list is filled with too much obscurity. It's sad.

Though, I noticed Target has Sling Blade on Blu-ray for $5. I would have got it, but the disc was unfortunately made by Lionsgate and my Blu-ray player has had issues with not playing Lionsgate Blu-rays, so I try to avoid them.

You should give Sling Blade a try when you get the chance. Imo it's the second best movie to turn up so far after All About My Mother, which was one of my pics of course :D . Has any of your picks turned up so far SC?

[Camo]

This is an age thing, I think. I was in my late teens-mid 20's in the 90's. TMNT and Power Rangers were not what I'm thinking of when I hear 90's.

This is not the way i thought when making my list, i was 6 in 99 so my list would've consisted of movies like TMNT and Power Rangers, even though i never liked the turtles.

[Miss Vicky]

This is an age thing, I think. I was in my late teens-mid 20's in the 90's. TMNT and Power Rangers were not what I'm thinking of when I hear 90's.

I was never a fan of either, but I do associate them with the decade.

But I do agree that age plays a big role in a person's perception of the 90s (or any decade, really). As for me, I turned 9 years old in 1990 and I graduated from high school in 1999.

[Sexy Celebrity]

I'm not seriously expecting Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles -- or Power Rangers -- but, I have may a different view of the '90s than some of the people here who were actually born in the '90s or late '80s.

My '90s were spent watching things I found at Blockbuster -- or at the movie theater -- or on cable TV. I saw a lot of stuff and not everything really appealed to me then. So certain stuff -- didn't grab my attention. And I absolutely did watch a lot of "bad" movies and I have a fondness for that kind of stuff. I remember the '90s and it has a distinct feel to me. So obviously, all these damn Japanese films mean nothing to me. I never felt connected to Japan -- I admit I do practically prefer to watch movies with Americans, just as I prefer color movies over black and white, etc. I have certain stuff that makes me happy. Chungking Express was like -- probably the first foreign movie I may have ever saw. I caught that on HBO or something in the '90s. I thought it was interesting, but I never felt the urge to watch more Asian movies afterwards. In fact, due to probably not having the internet at the time, I was more trying to figure out when the hell I was going to see Chungking Express again. I remember searching through an old TV Guide type magazine to find out when it was gonna be on again so I could set the VCR and tape it, which I did.

Now, there are people younger than me who have seen all of these movies, but we have had different experiences. And frankly, you can't tell me, "Watch this BECAUSE IT'S GOOD." I am a free thinker with a rebellious streak. Telling me something is good because everyone else likes it or finds it important means nothing to me. I will find a way to slaughter your sacred cows.

[Sexy Celebrity]

And even Chungking Express largely appealed to me just because it played music by The Cranberries and The Mamas and the Papas.

[cricket]

Here's what I wrote when I saw La Haine not to long ago



And that's pretty much why it's my number one. I rarely have a desire to see a movie immediately after I watch it, but this one I ended up seeing twice in the same week. It's a delightful and intense experience, and even though I like far from a project, I felt connected with the characters.

I'm convinced I need to see it; just put it at the top of my to see list.

[weeman]

I'm really excited for the time when Sexy will start to become happy with this list. And that'll only happen in Bio-Dome gets on here.

[Yoda]

By the time people stop being upset that the list is too surprising they'll be talking about how it's too predictable.

[Camo]

I'm really excited for the time when Sexy will start to become happy with this list. And that'll only happen in Bio-Dome gets on here.

Sexy should be happy when my #2 appears, beacuse it's on his list and will no doubt make it.

[Godoggo]

I'm not seeing any Japanese films on the list. :confused:

(In regards to Sexy and his Japan comment)

[weeman]

Sexy should be happy when my #2 appears, beacuse it's on his list and will no doubt make it.

Its getting better every day. Every day. :p

[Sexy Celebrity]

Sexy should be happy when my #2 appears, beacuse it's on his list and will no doubt make it.

I'm pissed that not even my #1 movie looks like it's gonna make it, and I know people on here who like it and I thought they'd vote for it.

[Sexy Celebrity]

If I'm lucky, I think that I'll have 8 movies, max, appear on the list.

[Sexy Celebrity]

But I'm pissed that none of my uncommon favorites will make it, most likely.

[Miss Vicky]

I've given up predicting which of my votes will appear and where. This list is not turning out anything like I expected, so far at least.

[Sexy Celebrity]

I think something I like will be on the list tonight. I can feel it.

[Guaporense]

I'm not seeing any Japanese films on the list. :confused:

(In regards to Sexy and his Japan comment)

He probably thinks: Asia = Japan

[Sexy Celebrity]

I said Japanese films because I thought they were Japanese movies that everyone was going crazy over. I know there's Japan, China, Korea, etc.

[Guaporense]

No Japanese film has shown up so far and probably there will be only a couple at most. At the millennium list there was only one I think. Here I am guessing there will be only one as well (PM).

[Godoggo]

No Japanese film has shown up so far and probably there will be only a couple at most. At the millennium list there was only one I think. Here I am guessing there will be only one as well (PM).

I'd say that one has a good chance and Audition as well.

[Harry Lime]

http://imageshack.us/a/img825/6193/7onq.jpg

68. Army of Darkness
(Sam Raimi, 1992)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0106308/

63 POINTS

[Harry Lime]

http://imageshack.us/a/img855/3082/6k3f.jpg

67. The Nightmare Before Christmas
(Henry Selick, 1993)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0107688/

63 POINTS

[Sexy Celebrity]

Tim Burton, you have returned.

Well, yes, those are '90s films alright... but neither that I care for.

[Harry Lime]

100. Con Air
99. The Hole
98. Speed
97. Beauty and the Beast
96. Edward Scissorhands
95. Show Me Love
94. The Sixth Sense
93. Short Cuts
92. Sling Blade
91. Heavenly Creatures
90. Dark City
89. Scream
88. The Sweet Hereafter
87. Rushmore
86. The Fifth Element
85. Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels
84. The Player
83. Point Break
82. Batman Returns
81. Farewell My Concubine
80. Close-Up
79. Naked Lunch
78. Fallen Angels
77. JFK
76. A Brighter Summer Day
75. Happiness
74. Starship Troopers
73. Life Is Beautiful
72. Donnie Brasco
71. All About My Mother
70. Before Sunrise
69. La Haine
68. Army of Darkness
67. The Nightmare Before Christmas

[donniedarko]

0/2. Army of Darkness looks good, I might watch The Nightmare Before Christmas because it's on Netflix instant, but I honestly don't have a huge desire. Anyways, will Sexy be happy edit: partially?

[Harry Lime]

Well, yes, those are '90s films alright... but neither that I care for.
No one cares.

Damn this site is slow sometimes!

[jiraffejustin]

Army of Darkness - yes! The Nightmare Before Christmas - no!

[Sexy Celebrity]

No one cares.

I don't even care.

[Miss Vicky]

Now THIS is what I'm talking about!!!!!!!!!

I voted for both of these films - Army of Darkness at number 7 and The Nightmare Before Christmas at number 14.

I've never been much of a fan of the first two installments of the Evil Dead trilogy, but Army of Darkness is hilarious. Everything about it is so over the top and ridiculous yet infinitely quotable and entertaining as hell.

Shop smart. Shop S-Mart!

Although not directed by Tim Burton, The Nightmare Before Christmas still carries his signature goth style, off the wall characters, and child-like view of the world. Love it.

[Frightened Inmate No. 2]

The Nightmare Before Christmas was sixteenth on my list, but it would be at eighteenth if I made it now. Very good movie.

[The Rodent]

Two more films I'm a bit meh about...

[cricket]

I didn't like Army of Darkness despite seeing it when I was 21, out with friends, drinking, and having loved the first 2.

I've had The Nightmare Before Christmas on DVD for years but have never watched it. Probably never will in all honesty.

[Nausicaä]

Woo hoo, my all time favourite animation and musical has made it. Tim Burton love is here(and yes I consider it his film even if he 'didn't direct it').


http://24.media.tumblr.com/75ef2857758427d34fa763cf6628a367/tumblr_mnvq5d54Ch1r55pvxo1_500.gif

[Yoda]

Wow, I totally whiffed on The Nightmare Before Christmas. Completely missed it, somehow. It definitely would've been on there. Looking at my list, I probably would've put it just inside the top ten, too. Ow.

[The Gunslinger45]

FINALLY! One of my movies with Army of Darkness! My number 21.

[Sexy Celebrity]

Never understood the hardcore love for these two films. Especially Nightmare Before Christmas. I watched it once as a kid and it just didn't do anything for me.

[Camo]

No Japanese film has shown up so far and probably there will be only a couple at most. At the millennium list there was only one I think. Here I am guessing there will be only one as well (PM).

There was at least two, Spirited Away and Battle Royale.

[Camo]

No Japanese film has shown up so far and probably there will be only a couple at most. At the millennium list there was only one I think. Here I am guessing there will be only one as well (PM).

There was at least two, Spirited Away and Battle Royale.

[Camo]

Not seen either. I really should have seen Army of Darkness since i really enjoyed Evil Dead 1 and 2. Thinking about watching Nightmare Before Christmas tonight because i have it on dvd somewhere.

[wintertriangles]

Wow, I totally whiffed on The Nightmare Before Christmas. Completely missed it, somehow. It definitely would've been on there. Looking at my list, I probably would've put it just inside the top ten, too. Ow.I remembered it just after I finished compiling mine. Too much effort to squeeze it in, but no matter it's here now.

I haven't seen Army of Darkness in years but I'm ok with it being on here, albeit rather high compared to some of the others.

[Godoggo]

I really thought Nightmare would be higher. Yoda forgot it, so I'll put most of the blame on him. ;) Twice Burton and Selick have teamed up and twice it has been magic. Unfortunately, I don't have much hope for the other one if Nightmare was so low.

Nightmare is brilliant and it had a huge impact on the 90's and still continues to leave it's mark. Nightmare is one of those movies that will continue to be seen generation after generation like a kooky animated Wizard of Oz.

[Sexy Celebrity]

Good for you, Army of Darkness, for being higher than some of Wintertriangles' stupid movies.

http://24.media.tumblr.com/491c5bf2dbb632514969e5bbdf75ddb5/tumblr_mm6x85enEw1r5r8duo1_500.gif

[Thursday Next]

Nightmare Before Christmas was on my list at number 18. It's great. The only animated movie on my list (sorry Guaporense), it's got some catchy songs and a deliciously gothic atmosphere.

I haven't seen Army of Darkness yet, but I only watched Evil Dead II quite recently and it's in my queue. I'm not really a horror fan but it looks like it could be fun.

I'm really excited for the time when Sexy will start to become happy with this list. And that'll only happen in Bio-Dome gets on here.

Sexy Celebrity will never be happy with this list. If less obscure films show up he will say they are too obvious and boring. Even if something from his own list shows up he will probably complain that he shouldn't have voted for it, like he did last year with the millennium list. It's his version of fun to moan about everything, just go with it.

[mark f]

What's this? Nightmare made the list!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZuWD-mSUtrU

[Cobpyth]

100. Con Air - Not seen
99. Dong aka The Hole - Not seen
98. Speed - 3
97. Beauty and the Beast - 3.5
96. Edward Scissorhands - 4
95. F#cking Amal aka Show Me Love - Not Seen
94. The Sixth Sense - 4
93. Short Cuts - 4.5 (MY LIST)
92. Sling Blade - Not Seen
91. Heavenly Creatures - Not Seen
90. Dark City - Not Seen
89. Scream - 3.5
88. The Sweet Hereafter - Not Seen
87. Rushmore - 3.5
86. The Fifth Element - 3.5+
85. Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels - Not Seen
84. The Player - 5 (MY LIST)
83. Point Break - Not Seen
82. Batman Returns - 3
81. Farewell My Concubine - 4
80. Nema-ye Nazdik aka Close-Up - Not Seen
79. Naked Lunch - Not Seen
78. Duo luo tian shi aka Fallen Angels - Not Seen
77. JFK - Not Seen
76. A Brighter Summer Day - Not Seen
75. Happiness - 3.5
74. Starship Troopers - Not Seen
73. Life Is Beautiful - Not Seen
72. Donnie Brasco - Not Seen
71. All About My Mother - 3.5+
70. Before Sunrise - 3.5+
69. La Haine - Not Seen
68. Army of Darkness - Not Seen
67. The Nightmare Before Christmas - 3.5+

The Nightmare Before Christmas is one of the most inventive and best stop motion animation films I've seen. It's just a wonderfully beautiful film to look at and although the story has its flaws, it is nevertheless magical! It's still Burton's (yes, I know he didn't direct this) best stop motion picture to date.

[Miss Vicky]

I'm not really a horror fan but it looks like it could be fun.

It's not really a horror movie. ;)

[Sexy Celebrity]

If less obscure films show up he will say they are too obvious and boring.

That's not true at all. These past two movies are what I called typical '90s. They're not obvious and boring. Well, actually, they are, but the point is, I didn't say they were. Anyway, I don't care for them, but that's another thing.

Even if something from his own list shows up he will probably complain that he shouldn't have voted for it, like he did last year with the millennium list.

Only one move that I made last time breaks my heart and it was putting Hedwig and the Angry Inch at #2 to give it more points, while putting Brothers lower (thinking it wouldn't get on) and it ALMOST did and would have if I had put it higher. Now who wouldn't be pissed if something like that happened to them with their own favorites?

It's his version of fun to moan about everything, just go with it.

Moaning is therapeutic when none of my own films have shown up so far. I'm in pain over this. When people are in pain, don't they cry? Don't they moan? You ever hear a zombie whistling Dixie when it goes about eating brains while its arms fall off? No. It moans.

[wintertriangles]

Now who wouldn't be pissed if something like that happened to them with their own favorites? You, as usual, are the only one who's pissed about something like that.

They're not obvious and boring. Well, actually, they are, but the point is, I didn't say they were.:facepalm:

[LateRegistration]

Nightmare and Army Of Darkness are both great in my book. I've probably watched NBC more than any other movie I can think of. It's still one of my personal favorites, it's right with Edward Scissorhands and Sweeney Todd, in terms of all of Burton's stuff.

You ever hear a zombie whistling Dixie when it goes about eating brains while its arms fall off? No. It moans.

I love that. :laugh:

[Masterman]

I've never seen the last two picks.

[Guaporense]

Nightmare Before Christmas is better than any Pixar or Disney movie in the 1990's.

[Yoda]

If anyone's interested, I went to see The Nightmare Before Christmas in 3D (they like to play it every year on Halloween out here) and wrote a review back in 2007:

The Nightmare Before Christmas (http://www.movieforums.com/reviews/the_nightmare_before_christmas.html)

http://www.movieforums.com/images/main/nightmare_before_christmas_main.jpg

A modern-day classic, The Nightmare Before Christmas is a confident, original creation, and its success can perhaps be attributed to the lack of same in today's cinemas. It stands out as an island of daring and creativity in a sea of predictable retreads. Truly, they don't make 'em like this anymore.

[Guaporense]

There was at least two, Spirited Away and Battle Royale.

O yeah, forgot about Battle Royale.

[Deadite]

TNBC is great. AoD is good although I'm more a fan of the second one.

Didn't vote for either, however.

[Nostromo87]

68. Army of Darkness
(Sam Raimi, 1992)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0106308/



there we go! my #6 entry. i especially love the first act of the movie.

http://i1142.photobucket.com/albums/n617/frankog10/screwheads_zps8cff3d67.png

i also love the klatu barada nikto reference to the Day the Earth Stood Still (1951). believe it or not i actually randomly blind-bought both these movies on the same trip to Barnes & Noble a few years ago. happened to watch the Day the Earth Stood Still first, Army of Darkness second. laughed my ass off at the reference and at how lucky i got to get the most out of that joke

Trapped in time. Surrounded by evil. Low on gas

[gandalf26]

I love that there are so many films that I've never seen making their way on to the list, gives me something to work off to catch up on good 90's stuff that I've missed.

btw I've voted for 2 Japanese films so hopefully they will show up.

[honeykid]

Two 90's films I don't like, but I expected them both to make the list. Actually, Army Of Darkness is a little lower than I thought it'd be.

FTR, Battle Royale was released 2000 and so wouldn't qualify for the list. I had it on my Millennium list.

[Harry Lime]

http://imageshack.us/a/img585/5194/89f9.jpg

66. Trois couleurs: Bleu
(Krzysztof Kieslowski, 1993)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0108394/

63 POINTS

[Harry Lime]

http://imageshack.us/a/img842/5339/xqjg.jpg

65. Mimi wo sumaseba
aka Whisper of the Heart
(Yoshifumi Kondô, 1995)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0113824/

66 POINTS

[Harry Lime]

100. Con Air
99. The Hole
98. Speed
97. Beauty and the Beast
96. Edward Scissorhands
95. Show Me Love
94. The Sixth Sense
93. Short Cuts
92. Sling Blade
91. Heavenly Creatures
90. Dark City
89. Scream
88. The Sweet Hereafter
87. Rushmore
86. The Fifth Element
85. Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels
84. The Player
83. Point Break
82. Batman Returns
81. Farewell My Concubine
80. Close-Up
79. Naked Lunch
78. Fallen Angels
77. JFK
76. A Brighter Summer Day
75. Happiness
74. Starship Troopers
73. Life Is Beautiful
72. Donnie Brasco
71. All About My Mother
70. Before Sunrise
69. La Haine
68. Army of Darkness
67. The Nightmare Before Christmas
66. Trois couleurs: Bleu
65. Whisper of the Heart

[Harry Lime]

And Sexy Celebrity whine in 5, 4, 3, 2, 1...

[The Gunslinger45]

THIS LIST SUCKS! Beat him to the punch! :D

Seriously though I liked the first of the Three Colors Trilogy.

[Sexy Celebrity]

And Sexy Celebrity whine in 5, 4, 3, 2, 1...

Not whine. Gong.

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

[Sane]

Didn't see Three Colors Blue in time but would have been about 17 on my list if I had. Whisper of the Heart was number two on my list. Loved it - second best animated movie I've seen.

[Skepsis93]

I like Blue and the rest of the trilogy. I sometimes say it's my favourite but honestly I could say either of the other two on any other day. I figure we'll be seeing Red a little higher, possibly White but I doubt it.

Haven't heard of the other one, but then again I know next to nothing about Anime and it's one of the few areas of cinema I have very little interest in, for some reason.

[wintertriangles]

Uh oh, if this is as high as Blue got...I had it at #2

Whispers of the Heart holy hell, that it even showed up is surprising.

[Cobpyth]

Haven't seen either of the last two, but they both have been on my watchlist for quite some time.

I'm saving the Three Colors trilogy for another time, but I'm definitely watching Whisper of the Heart tomorrow. I love anime!

[Miss Vicky]

Two more I've not seen, though I do intend to watch the Three Colors trilogy at some point.

Looks like Guapo finally got one of his picks.

My Stats So Far:

Seen: 17/36
Voted For: 3/36
On the Watchlist: 7/19 (not seen)

[teeter_g]

I am hoping some more stuff from my list shows up soon. :) I am cool with the list so far though, I am going anti-drama with this comment.

[Sexy Celebrity]

I better see something from my list soon. I am thinking this list has been rigged.

[donniedarko]

Woah, that's all the points Blue got?! I thought all three would make the list. I am happy to see it though, since it's my favorite of the trilogy, and the only one to make my list. It ranked in at #14, it's an absolutely deveatating film, that still preserves its colorful beauty. I love the sugar cube in the coffee moment. Haven't seen Whisper of the Heart, and I don't intend to.

[Harry Lime]

I watched Whisper of the Heart recently after I saw its ranking on this list. Glad I watched it, good film.

[honeykid]

I love Blue and am very happy to see it on the list. It was on and off my list for a while, but ended up off. However, on another day, it would've been there. I'm guessing Red would/will be higher, though I much prefer Blue.

I don't know of Whisper Of The Heart.

[Sexy Celebrity]

I don't know of Whisper Of The Heart.

Good. Serves you right after telling me why I don't know the films from this list.

[Miss Vicky]

hk doesn't do animation in general, why would he be familiar with an anime film?

[Sexy Celebrity]

That's not true. Honeykid saw The Lion King. You know, the one where Whoopi voices a hyena.

[The Gunslinger45]

Blue was a good movie, but yes I much preferred the Red movie of the Three Colors trilogy.

[Sexy Celebrity]

I watched Black. Whoopi Goldberg was in it.

http://www.movieforums.com/community/attachment.php?attachmentid=10856&stc=1&d=1375066657

[TheUsualSuspect]

Nightmare Before Christmas

Glad this one made the list, it is wildly imaginative with the animation and has memorable songs to boot. I adore it really and an added bonus as it was one of the last few animated films to not be invaded by a "Hollywood Cast". (http://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=780565)

It's kinda weird how the 'emo' culture like Hot Topics have resurrected this film and made it their "calling card" it deserves so much more.

4

Army of Darkness MY PICK

Listen up you primitive screwhead....you must watch this movie.

In the third installment of the Evil Dead Trilogy, our hero Ash is sent back in time to 1300 A.D. where he is enslaved and sent to the pit. After defeating the evil deadite that lingers in the depths of the pit, he is hailed as the chosen one. Ash, wants nothing to do with them and only wants to get back home, but the only way to do his is to retrieve the book of the dead. Unfortunately for Ash, he awakens the dead while taking the book, and now must battle the army of Darkness before he goes back to his own time.

Back in the year 1981, Sam Raimi and a group of friends created one of the most terrifying horror movies to date, The Evil Dead. Again in 1987 Raimi and Co. managed to create yet another genuine horror experience with Evil Dead II. Now with the third installment in this series, Raimi gives us a comedic cult classic film that will have you quoting every piece of dialogue in your every day life....or at least I do.

Most trilogies tend to suck by the third film, Blade Trinity, The Matrix Revolutions, Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End to name a few, but here Darkness manages to make itself a stand alone film and finish the story up quite nicely. If you're looking for the ultimate horror experience, then this film is not for you. Instead Darkness is full of comedic dialogue and actions. Our hero ASH spits out classic one-liners that so many people try to copy today...I'm looking your way Duke Nukem.

Bruce Campbell is ASH. His character evolves throughout the trilogy and it's in this third installment that he is the badass we know today. Here he has the trademark chainsaw, boomstick, one-liners, metallic hand, etc. Campbell will always be known for this one character. He's such a dumb coward in a comical way that we still end up rooting for him. Campbell is the master of physical comedy and he uses it to his advantage here, fighting an army of mini Ash people, splitting away from his evil self and getting his face sucked down an unknown demon hole from a book. Which shows some nice prosthetic work as well.

Speaking of which, that's what makes the film even more enjoyable. The insane bizarre comedic tone. Whether you like slapstick comedy or have a dark funny bone, this film is delightful for all. I never thought I would laugh so much at someone pouring boiling hot water down their throat.

The effects are great and still low key. You can tell which deadites are guys in suits with the black fabric behind the eyes and the other skeletons being held up as props. Yet that adds to the 'do it yourself' flavour these films have always had. I love the continuity issues, the obviously fake green screen and the wires you see.

Some people have Star Wars, others have Lord of the Rings....I have The Evil Dead films.

5

[Godoggo]

That's not true. Honeykid saw The Lion King. You know, the one where Whoopi voices a hyena.

He likes The Little Mermaid and Charlotte's Web (the good one).

I haven't seen Blue and I'm not a fan of Whisper of the Heart.

[rauldc14]

Whispers of the Heart? really? I bet guap made a fake 2nd username to get it on the list. Not that I've seen it, but that's what I'm predicting.

[Sexy Celebrity]

This whole list is a sham.

[honeykid]

He likes The Little Mermaid and Charlotte's Web (the good one).

I've not seen The Little Mermaid, I just like Flounder. :) Also, I like both versions of Charlotte's Web.

[Sexy Celebrity]

Mysterious Honeykid.

Drew Barrymore. Whoopi Goldberg. And now a fish from The Little Mermaid -- a film he hasn't even seen!

http://www.movieforums.com/community/attachment.php?attachmentid=10858&stc=1&d=1375070737

[honeykid]

No, not Satan. You're going too far again.

[donniedarko]

Whispers of the Heart? really? I bet guap made a fake 2nd username to get it on the list. Not that I've seen it, but that's what I'm predicting.

Well Sane said he had it very high. And Guap probably had it high up, so it only needs a handful of points after that. It is pretty suprising though.

[Miss Vicky]

Guap posted his list in the other thread (prompting the rule change). He had it at number 3.

[donniedarko]

So Sane at #2, and Guap at #3, that's 47 points right there. Needed 19 more to make it up here, and I know Jal90 likes anime films, so if he submitted a list (Im pretty sure he did), then it would make sense to see it up here.

[Harry Lime]

What are you guys talking about? It's a conspiracy!

[The Rodent]

Two I agree with... decent films... not seen either for a while though but enjoyed them.
Never got to see the sequel to Mimi Wo Sumaseba though... might have to catch them both again sometime.

[Thursday Next]

Blue is probably my least favourite of the trilogy. I think we'll be seeing Red higher up.

I haven't seen Whisper of the Heart, despite having owned it on dvd for years. Must get round to watching it.

[Godoggo]

I've not seen The Little Mermaid, I just like Flounder. :) Also, I like both versions of Charlotte's Web.

Oh, I thought I remembered you liking the movie as well.

I didn't care for the newer version of Charlotte's Web, although I imagine E.B. White would have been happier with that version.

[cricket]

Least interesting set for me so far; haven't, and don't want to.

[Nausicaä]

Another of my choices but I expected Blue to be a lot higher up on the list, surprised by that.

[Masterman]

After seeing the last couple of picks, ime feeling confident that Super Mario Bros will make this list now.

[Camo]

Blue is a great movie, it almost made my list. I prefer Red but Blue is fantastic, i think Red will be higher up and White will not show up.

Not seen Whisper of The Heart yet. There's probably a 50% chance i'll like it since i've enjoyed and dislike 1 of each of the Ghibli films i've seen.

Watched - 18/36

My List - 1/36 :(

[rauldc14]

36 films in, the millenium list is much stronger. I do think the 90s is stronger at the top, provided the films I thought we'd see are there.

[meatwadsprite]

I watched Red a couple months back, very stylish but I didn't think it was anything special.

[Frightened Inmate No. 2]

I still haven't seen Red. I might watch it soon so I can see Red 2 in theaters.;)

[mark f]

There are a lot of Reds. I just saw this one yesterday. :)
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_dQikffHdNOA/TC3ZAklvuEI/AAAAAAAAAKs/nywt70kVhqE/s400/red_movie_poster_tom_sizemore.jpg

[Frightened Inmate No. 2]

I still haven't seen Red. I might watch it soon so I can see Red 2 in theaters.;)

Of course I was joking with this post. I never want to see Red 2.

[jal90]

So Sane at #2, and Guap at #3, that's 47 points right there. Needed 19 more to make it up here, and I know Jal90 likes anime films, so if he submitted a list (Im pretty sure he did), then it would make sense to see it up here.
And Whisper of the heart is one of my top favorites ever, so yay. #7

[Harry Lime]

http://imageshack.us/a/img836/1474/w36r.jpg

64. The Boondock Saints
(Troy Duffy, 1999)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0144117/

67 POINTS

[Harry Lime]

http://imageshack.us/a/img90/7655/4fhv.jpg

63. Funny Games
(Michael Haneke, 1997)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119167/

67 POINTS

[Sexy Celebrity]

What the **** is Funny Games?

[Harry Lime]

100. Con Air
99. The Hole
98. Speed
97. Beauty and the Beast
96. Edward Scissorhands
95. Show Me Love
94. The Sixth Sense
93. Short Cuts
92. Sling Blade
91. Heavenly Creatures
90. Dark City
89. Scream
88. The Sweet Hereafter
87. Rushmore
86. The Fifth Element
85. Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels
84. The Player
83. Point Break
82. Batman Returns
81. Farewell My Concubine
80. Close-Up
79. Naked Lunch
78. Fallen Angels
77. JFK
76. A Brighter Summer Day
75. Happiness
74. Starship Troopers
73. Life Is Beautiful
72. Donnie Brasco
71. All About My Mother
70. Before Sunrise
69. La Haine
68. Army of Darkness
67. The Nightmare Before Christmas
66. Trois couleurs: Bleu
65. Whisper of the Heart
64. The Boondock Saints
63. Funny Games

[Harry Lime]

What the **** is Funny Games?
A film you'll never watch.

[Miss Vicky]

Yes!

The Boondock Saints is violent and irreverent and ridiculous but it's also really fun. It got my vote at number 21.

I've not seen Funny Games.

[The Gunslinger45]

The Boondock Saints was my number 4! And one of my favorite movies of all time! Probably should have put it at number 1, but oh well, it made the list!

[Frightened Inmate No. 2]

The Boondock Saints looks pretty good, but it's not a movie I'm in a hurry to see.
I've never heard of Funny Games, but it looks really interesting.

[Sexy Celebrity]

A film you'll never watch.

Funny Games
1997
Directed by Michael Haneke

Plot: Two psychotic young men take a mother, father, and son hostage in their vacation cabin and force them to play sadistic "games" with one another for their own amusement.

Oh, sounds lovely.

[Miss Vicky]

Funny Games
1997
Directed by Michael Haneke

Plot: Two psychotic young men take a mother, father, and son hostage in their vacation cabin and force them to play sadistic "games" with one another for their own amusement.

Oh, sounds lovely.

*adds Funny Games to watchlist*

[Sexy Celebrity]

*add Funny Games to watchlist*

While you're at it, listen to some Iron Maiden.

[Miss Vicky]

While you're at it, listen to some Iron Maiden.

Um, no.

[Harry Lime]

*adds Funny Games to watchlist*
Go for the original. Haneke did a US remake 10 years later.

[cricket]

I didn't vote for either but Boondock Saints would've made my top 50. Funny Games I thought was ok.

[rauldc14]

Boondock Saints is terrible, IMO. Gah, I'm starting to sound like SC. Apologies in advance, but that's how I feel.

[Skepsis93]

I don't like The Boondock Saints, but I've been meaning to catch some Haneke for a while. Funny Games looks very good.

[Miss Vicky]

The Boondock Saints was my number 4! And one of my favorite movies of all time! Probably should have put it at number 1, but oh well, it made the list!

Looking at my list, I should've had it higher as well. I feel like I put too much thought into my list and didn't go with my gut enough but oh well. Like you said it made the list and that's what matters!

[Sexy Celebrity]

Funny Games sounds like torture porn garbage, complete with making fun of fat people. Miss Vicky, ENJOY!

Y'all should be ashamed for getting it on the list.

[The Gunslinger45]

Looking at my list, I should've had it higher as well. I feel like I put too much thought into my list and didn't go with my gut enough but oh well. Like you said it made the list and that's what matters!

Indeed. Pure fun! Funny, violent, great dialogue, great characters, and an excellent cast!

[mark f]

Cache or Funny Games (either version) are probably the best entry into Haneke. Some others of his films really go deep down the rabbit hole.

[Sexy Celebrity]

What a disgusting '90s list.

[The Gunslinger45]

Well I got two movies in so far. Can't wait for the rest of the list.

[rauldc14]

Funny Games could be decent, I suppose.

[rauldc14]

I'm still at zero movies. Starting to become depressing.

[Miss Vicky]

The Boondock Saints makes four of my choices to appear so far. I expect at least another dozen of them to make it by list's end.

[mark f]

Funny Games could be decent, I suppose.
Yes, decent, if you don't expect too much. He makes films which are a strange combo of the intellectual and the uncomfortably visceral.

[weeman]

I read about Funny Games and its remake in Mark Kermode's second book. Apparently the US Version in English is basically a shot-for-shot remake? Because the English-language market is too silly to read subtitles? Anyway, haven't seen either the original on this list, or its remake, but I don't imagine myself enjoying either. If I do watch one (the original probably) I will keep an open mind though.

I've been meaning to watch The Boondock Saints for AGES now. :p

[rauldc14]

Yes, decent, if you don't expect too much. He makes films which are a strange combo of the intellectual and the uncomfortably visceral.

I've only seen Amour from Haneke.

[mark f]

The Funny Games remake is scene-for-scene but not exactly shot-for-shot although it can seem like it.

[Daniel M]

Funny Games I think I would love, when I get round to watching Haneke I will watch it. Going to watch Caché and Amour first though I think.

[donniedarko]

Funny Games sounds like torture porn garbage, complete with making fun of fat people. Miss Vicky, ENJOY.

While it may sound like torture porn, it actually has a very opposite message


I'm happy to see Funny Games, not a list contender, but a powerful film which involves the audience. I don't really like Hanekes ego in making it, but the film itself works from the opening to the end. The only thing that really didn't grasp me was the
when the killer rewinds after his friend gets killed

Haven't seen Boondock Saints

[mark f]

The scene in your spoiler is the key scene in the movie.

[Sexy Celebrity]

Disgusting list. I hate it.

[donniedarko]

The scene in your spoiler is the key scene in the movie.

How so? Is it because it shows that you're just watching a film, because I think the winking did that plenty.

[HitchFan97]

Yuck, Funny Games. Rarely have I seen a film more openly contemptuous of its audience. Surprised that Blue isn't higher up.

[Godoggo]

I've been meaning to watch Boondock Saints again. I didn't like it much on first viewing, but my friend loves the movie and I promised her to give it another chance. It's been ages since I've seen it and I don't remember a lot of it.

I think Funny Games is a good movie, but it's not easy for me to watch. I saw the original and the remake and that's probably enough viewings for me. I like Haneke though. Very interesting film maker.

[honeykid]

Two films that've never appealed to me enough to see either. I'm a little surprised Boondock isn't 15-20 places higher because it always seems very well loved by its fans.

[rauldc14]

100. Con Air
99. The Hole
98. Speed
97. Beauty and the Beast 6.5/10
96. Edward Scissorhands 7/10
95. Show Me Love
94. The Sixth Sense 6.5/10
93. Short Cuts
92. Sling Blade
91. Heavenly Creatures
90. Dark City
89. Scream
88. The Sweet Hereafter
87. Rushmore
86. The Fifth Element
85. Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels
84. The Player
83. Point Break
82. Batman Returns
81. Farewell My Concubine
80. Close-Up
79. Naked Lunch
78. Fallen Angels
77. JFK 6.5/10
76. A Brighter Summer Day
75. Happiness
74. Starship Troopers 6/10
73. Life Is Beautiful
72. Donnie Brasco
71. All About My Mother
70. Before Sunrise
69. La Haine
68. Army of Darkness
67. The Nightmare Before Christmas 7/10
66. Trois couleurs: Bleu
65. Whisper of the Heart
64. The Boondock Saints 2/10
63. Funny Games

The Nightmare Before Christmas is the best I've seen, which isn't much. I really hope the top 50 is a bit kinder.

[TheUsualSuspect]

The Boondock Saints

Love this flick and it just missed making my list. Two brothers on a "mission from God" to kill bad guys? What's not to love? Willem Dafoe cross-dressing maybe?

*Did I just grab SC's attention?

4


Funny Games

Haven't seen the original, but here is my old review of the remake.

A family head up to their vacation home when they are interrupted by two young polite boys who want to play vicious and dangerous games with them. The games result in the cost of people lives, as the family is taken hostage.

This is of course the American remake of the same film from the same director. Not only is it a remake, but it takes the Gus Van Sant route and makes the film a shot for shot remake. The film stars reservoir dog Mr. Orange himself, Tom Roth. The blonde and beautiful Naomi Watts and the always memorable Michael Pitt. Funny Games manages to take the act of violence and make us want to turn our heads. We go see the films like Saw and Hostel wanting to see the disgusting depravity of it all and Michael Haneke uses this to his advantage and play off that notion in the film. We as the audience expect one thing and are given another.

Another film I recently reviewed was Martyrs, which showed us the lead characters and how they had no hope at all of ever surviving. I didn't like that and how it was represented in the film, I had a hard time trying to connect to the characters knowing they were stuck in such a horrible place. I gave the film kudos for making me squirm. Funny Games didn't make me squirm but it did have the same feel for the characters. The moment you know everything is going to end badly is when Paul (Michael Pitt) turns to the camera and talks directly to the audience. This is further proved when the odd yet fascinating scene in which he literally rewinds the film to change the outcome of some events. This tells us that these two characters are in control of everything. Everything they choose to do to the family and everything they choose to let us see. The last shot of the film is very striking.

Michael Haneke knew exactly what he wanted to do with the film and when he first released the original back in 1997 he was quoted as saying "if the film was a success, it would be because audiences had misunderstood the meaning behind it." I can see traces of that in the film. He knows we as a society are desensitized to violence, so he made the film come off as such. But instead of the film being violent, it's merely about violence itself. Every death takes place off screen and when we finally see the image of blood, it's more striking because of the restrain used earlier. Long still camera shots are used to let the audience sit uncomfortably, waiting to cut away to another shot. We are stuck with the images of the characters in their most humiliating moments.

The two antagonists, are young boys dressed in white. Another play on societies conventions of good versus evil, black versus white. They are extremely polite, instead of rude and abrasive. The small things these characters say have such a sinister feel to them, even if they are the most harmless words. Suddenly a line like "I'm sorry, I've been so clumsy, I do apologize" feels as if he is threatening and about to do harm. They are always calm, cool and collective.

Funny Games is something of an experiment and Haneke is the one who is either laughing or disappointed. He knew what he wanted and he got it, whether or not we know of it. I won't bother seeing the original, as reviews state they are identical aside from the obvious (Language and Actors). Funny Games as a film is directed with precision and acted strongly from the entire cast. Even the young boy surprised me. At times I was reminded of Mr. Orange screaming on the floor in agony because Roth uses that same high pitch voice. I know there are people out there who detest the film, which is why it works. If you love it, you're sick, if you hate it, you missed the message. If you think you got the message, you probably didn't. Me? I don't know exactly how I feel about it, I do know I didn't hate or love it. I guess I'm that anomaly in the equation.

3.5

[jiraffejustin]

Disgusting list. I hate it.

The list is a success then.


And it's nice to see Funny Games show up. I had it at #15.

[Camo]

What the **** is Funny Games?

It's a great movie, you should watch it before judging it :rolleyes:

Funny Games is a great movie, it's the only Haneke i've seen so far which reminds me that i've got alot more of his films to watch :cool: . I found Boondocks Saints entertaining and funny but i can completely understand why some people wouldn't enjoy it. At the same time i've only seen it once so it may not holod up the second time i see it.

[Camo]

100. Con Air
99. The Hole
98. Speed
97. Beauty and the Beast 6.5/10
96. Edward Scissorhands 7/10
95. Show Me Love
94. The Sixth Sense 6.5/10
93. Short Cuts
92. Sling Blade
91. Heavenly Creatures
90. Dark City
89. Scream
88. The Sweet Hereafter
87. Rushmore
86. The Fifth Element
85. Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels
84. The Player
83. Point Break
82. Batman Returns
81. Farewell My Concubine
80. Close-Up
79. Naked Lunch
78. Fallen Angels
77. JFK 6.5/10
76. A Brighter Summer Day
75. Happiness
74. Starship Troopers 6/10
73. Life Is Beautiful
72. Donnie Brasco
71. All About My Mother
70. Before Sunrise
69. La Haine
68. Army of Darkness
67. The Nightmare Before Christmas 7/10
66. Trois couleurs: Bleu
65. Whisper of the Heart
64. The Boondock Saints 2/10
63. Funny Games

The Nightmare Before Christmas is the best I've seen, which isn't much. I really hope the top 50 is a bit kinder.

You've only seen 6 so far :eek: . I've seen 20 with 1 on my list and about 5 as contenders for my list.

[Sexy Celebrity]

I looked at Funny Games earlier. Some gayish looking guys murder a family and kill their dog. Yeah, that's terrific. Bravo. Definitely better than Beauty and the Beast and even the classic horror film of the '90s, Scream. Way to go, everyone.

[Miss Vicky]

I just got done with Funny Games.

Well it was certainly fascinating and not what I expected, but I can't decide if I actually like it or not. Will probably have to rewatch it at some point.

[Sexy Celebrity]

It's okay to hate it, Miss Vicky.

[Miss Vicky]

I don't hate it.

Like I said, I can't decide if I like it or not, which has happened with my initial viewings of other movies - some of which I later ended up loving. In fact, the movie I put at number 3 on my 90s list was one of those. It'll take a rewatch or two to decide.

[Harry Lime]

I don't hate it.

Like I said, I can't decide if I like it or not, which has happened with my initial viewings of other movies - some of which I later ended up loving. In fact, the movie I put at number 3 on my 90s list was one of those. It'll take a rewatch or two to decide.
Heh. I like that I can check and see what film that #3 is. Glad you warmed up to it after all.

[Gabrielle947]

Didn't like Boondock Saints and haven't watched Funny Games.Not sure when I'll watch it as I was more interested in the newer version (it's just this Michael Pitt and Boardwalk Empire love thing :D)

[the samoan lawyer]

I didnt put a list in but im enjoying watching the controversy unfold. Im actually surprised that Funny Games (the original) doesnt get more love, i thought it was pretty damn good.

[Thursday Next]

Funny Games is the only movie so far on this list that I have no intention of watching. I don't want to watch a film where the entire point of the film is the director sneering at you for watching it at all. I don't like torture porn and I don't like films in which the audience is treated with contempt. Usually I believe in watching a film before judging it, but in this case the only appropriate response to the film seems to be to choose not to watch it at all.

[gandalf26]

I'm still 0/38:(. I still reckon at least 20 will make it though.

[Nausicaä]

Was not on my list but the original Funny Games is one of my favourite films but just didn't pop into my head at the time for voting. Nice to see others voted for it though.

Remake was okay but the original film has the better cast and the two boys are far creepier in the original.

[LateRegistration]

Wow, I didn't expect Funny Games. I love the film (the 2008 one, haven't watched the original,) but I remember the remake getting smashed by most critics, which is shot for shot, so I assumed nothing had changed, really. I didn't think it was popular around here. Guess I was wrong. :p

[teeter_g]

I had The Boondock Saints at #6 ! I am glad that it made the list!!

I have heard of the other movie, but I will probably not watch it. Doesn't seem like my cup of tea.

[Deadite]

Blue was a well-made film but I didn't feel much for it. It seemed a bit too aloof somehow, to me.

I've seen both Funny Games and I much prefer the remake's cast, particularly the great Tim Roth. As Mark pointed out before, the remote control scene underlines the director's message. I don't agree with that message but the film was still intense to me and I enjoyed the performances. Maybe I'm a bad guy. :)

Another scene that I consider important is their conversation on the boat about "real vs. fake" worlds. There's some very chilling dialogue there.

I disliked Boondock Saints. It wasn't nearly as clever or entertaining as it seemed to think it was, IMO. But the documentary Overnight about its ego-tripping director who burned all his bridges before they barely were begun to be built, is a fascinating documentary.

[Thursday Next]

Deadite, I agree with your feelings on Blue. It was well made but detached and aloof, certainly. I found White and Red much more engaging. I also didn't like the bit with the mice.