Pussy Galore's 75 favourite films

[Pussy Galore]

Since a lot of members are sharing their favourite films I figured I could shared mine as well.

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Rosemary's Baby
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It's a fantastic movie. The only reason it's not on my top 30 is because I don't like the ending.


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Se7en
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The firs time I watched it I thought it was a 7/10 a decent movie. I rewatched it recently and I loved it. Specially the ending.


73
Jaws
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I watched it for the first time this year and I wasn't disappointed. The only issue I had with it is that the first part was good, but not fantastic like the boat sequence.


72
Mallrats
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I know it's not the greatest movie of all time, but I just love it. The dialogue is extremely funny and Jay and Silent Bob are at their best.


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Paths of Glory
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It's a fantastic movie, but not a movie that i'd rewatch over and over again like I do with Mallrats. Nonetheless it's one of the movies that touched me the most.

[The Gunslinger45]

Good to see Mallrats get some love! An excellent film from one of my favorite directors! And Jay and Silent Bob are hilarious in this film!

[donniedarko]

Rosemarys Baby is one of my all time favorite films, Mia Darrow is stunning, an it's just all around fascinating. Se7en is another stunning thriller, with a terrific end. Paths of Glory might be the saddest war film ever, well after Brothers. Great set :up:

[Lucas]

Really looking forward to this. Great picks so far. Jaws and Se7en are both in my Top 50 films.

[Mmmm Donuts]

Keep em coming!

[Pussy Galore]

Thanks guyz I will keep'em coming !

[Pussy Galore]

70
Sin City
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Directed by Robert Rodriguez and Frank Miller

Written by Frank Miller

Starring Mickey Rourke, Clive Owen, Bruce Willis, Jessica Alba, Rosario Dawson and many more !

The Story is great, but the style and the way is shot is just something I have never in any other movies. It really as a comic book atmosphere. My favourite part of the movie is the storyline of Marv played by Mickey Rourke.


69
No Country for Old Men
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Written & Directed by The Coen brothers

Starring Josh Brolin, Javier Bardem, Tommy Lee Jones, Woody Harrelson and many more !

My favourite movie from the Coen brothers. It's a great thriller with great acting and great direction. Anton Chigurh is one of the most interesting villains I've seen in movie. The scene in the gas station is so amazing and made me think a lot.

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Ponyo
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Written and Directed by Hayao Miyazaki

It might not be the best movie from Miyazaki, but it's still a fantastic movie and one of the best looking movie I've seen. The visuals are colorfull and it's definitely the kind of movie that when you watch it you can't help, but to smile.

67
Do The Right Thing

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Written & Directed by Spike Lee

Starring Spike Lee, Danny Aiello, Ossie Davis, John Turturro, Bill Nunn, Ruby Dee and many more !

I se this movie as one of the biggest anti violence movies I've seen. What I mean is when they all start destroying the restaurant it's for nothing. It just shows us how pointless can violence be and that we should ask ourselves questions before doing something stupid. Maybe that wasn't the objective of Spike Lee when he made it, but that's how it affected me.

[Sane]

Nice to see Ponyo make a favourites list. One of the best animated movies I've seen.

[donniedarko]

Aww man what happened, now you got to crap films Sin City and No Country for Old men, which I'll never get the acclaim to, while Sin City I just personally don't like. Plus a Miyazaki and Spike Lee film :p , both of those look alright actually

[honeykid]

Mia Darrow is stunning
She might be, but she ain't in Rosemary's Baby. Mia Farrow is, and she's fugly. :p

Jaws, Se7en, Mallrats, Do The Right Thing and Sin City? Oh, hell yeah.

Keep 'em coming, PG. :)

[Pussy Galore]

Sin City I understand. You either love or hate it because the style is really different.

No Country for Old Men what don't you like about it?

It's not the best Miyazaki, but it's a really visually beautiful movie and for Do The Right Thing you have to watch it it's a masterpiece!

[HitchFan97]

Good stuff. Rosemary's Baby and Jaws are my favorites so far :up:

I find that these favorite movie lists come in waves. There'll be long stretches of time where no one has one going, but then there'll be another stretch of time where a good half dozen of them are being constantly updated :D

[cricket]

Jaws, Se7en, Rosemary's Baby, No Country for Old Men, and Sin City are all personal favorites.

Do the Right Thing is great, and is almost a personal favorite.

I'd like to see Paths of Glory and Mallrats.

I was going to say that I'll never see Ponyo. But if I ever see one of those films playing on cable, I'll try it for the hell of it.

[Mmmm Donuts]

I love No Country for Old Men as well! The first time I saw it, I thought Anton and Moss were the main players, and Javier especially was brilliant. But watching it again, I found Tommy Lee Jones's story to be really fascinating. I think he might be the main character after all.

[Daniel M]

Wow. Rosemary's Baby, Se7en, Jaws, Paths of Glory, Sin City, No Country for Old Men and Do The Right Thing are all top quality movies and the others I haven't seen. All get at least 4 from me.

[Pussy Galore]

66
Kiki's Delivery Service
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Written & Directed by Hayao Miyazaki

It might be a really simple story, but it's just pure fun. Characters in Miyazaki movies are humans at their purest. And again a very beautiful movie visually


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Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
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Directed by Steven Spielberg
Written by Jeffrey Boam, George Lucas, Philip Kaufman & Menno Meyjes
Starring Harrison Ford, Sean Connery, River Phoenix, Denholm Elliot and many more

It's just pure fun. Funny, action packed and Indy hates nazies.


64
Almost Famous
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Written & Directed by Cameron Crowe
Starring Billy Crydup, Frances McDormand, Patrick Fugit, Kate Hudson, Zooey Deschanel and many more !

I watched this movie for the first time 2 weeks ago and I was blown away. Being a huge rock fan I can't imagine a movie that depict the spirit of rock n roll more than this one. The scene where they sing Tiny Dancer is fantastic


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The Birds
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Directed by Alfred Hitchcock
Written by Daphnee Du Maurier (book), Evan Hunter (screenplay)
Starring Tippi Hedren :love:, Rod Taylor, Jessica Tandy and many more !

I'm a HUGE Hitchcock fan. This man as made so many great movies and The Birds is definitely one of them. Many people say that the birds themselves are awfully made and that the special effects doesn't stand the test of time, but I disagree. At least he tried something I have not seen many movies before 1962 that made these kind of special effects efforts. In addition to that Tippi Hedren is one of the most beautiful women I've seen in my life.

[Daniel M]

Last Crusade and The Birds are both good films. Not seen Almost Famous or Kiki's Deliver Service, but both have always looked interesting to me, especially the latter with my recent Miyazaki movie spree.

[Pussy Galore]

It's one of his best in my opinion !

[The Gunslinger45]

I LOVE Indiana Jones! The man made me a movie lover when I was 5!

[Mmmm Donuts]

Indiana Jones is the essential adventure film series. Anyone who's looking for a good time should definitely watch them! (well, Temple of Doom got pretty dark near the end lol)

[cricket]

Seen 3 out of those last 4. Love 3 out of those last 4.

[Pussy Galore]

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Umberto D (1952)
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Directed by Vittorio De Sica
Written by Cesare Zavattini
Starring Carlo Battisti and many more unknown Italian actors

It's a simple story about a man and his dog trying to survive in italia after the second world war. A beautiful simplistic movie. I like The Bicycle Thief by the same director, but I prefer Umberto D


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Notorious (1946)
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Directed by Alfred Hitchcock
Written by Ben Hecht
Starring Ingrid Bergman, Cary Grant, Claude Rains and many more

An other Hitchcock masterpiece. I'm not really into romantic movies, but the chemistry between Cary Grant and Ingrid Bergman is really special. I like the suspense and the thrill aspect of it like pretty much every Hitchcock movie. One of the best of the master of suspense !


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Star Wars: New Hope & Empire Strikes Back (1977, 1980)
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Written and Directed by George Lucas (there's some other credits, but it's mainly his movies ..)
Starring Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher and many more

It's Star Wars what there is to say about it. It's just awesome


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Clerks 1 & 2 (1994, 2006)
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Written & Directed by Kevin Smith
Starring Brian O'Halloran, Jeff Anderson, Kevin Smith, Jason Mewes and many more

The best Kevin Smith movies . Funny, great and intelligent dialogue just a pleasure to watch. Clerks 2 is just as good or maybe ever better in my opinion.

[The Gunslinger45]

I love Star Wars and the Clerks movies! Excellent editions!

[Sane]

Really glad you didn't include the third in the original Star Wars "trilogy" - it is very much inferior to the other two and is closer in quality to episodes 1, 2 & 3 IMO :)

Haven't seen the first two but I did just watch Bicycle Thieves yesterday (enjoyed it) and Notorious is on my long Hitchcock watchlist.

[HitchFan97]

Nice to see some Hitchcock love on here. I'm expecting more to come of course ;)

[Pussy Galore]

There is a lot more haha

[honeykid]

Clerks 1 & 2 and Star Wars/Empire are all great, but as you've stuck them together as one choice, I can't plus rep it. :D

[donniedarko]

+rep for The Birds. Starwars and Clerks (1) are decent

[cricket]

Star Wars, Clerks, and Notorious.:up:

[Guaporense]

+ rep for the Miyazaki movies, Kubrick's Paths of Glory, Umberto D and Star Wars.

The Birds, Seven and Indiana Jones 3 are pretty good to me also but not a masterpieces. Jaws is almost a masterpiece but I think it has suffered a bit from overexposure (given it's influence I have already watched all it's tropes 100 times before watching the original for the 1st time).

[Mmmm Donuts]

Wow, Umberto sure has a big D! ;)

I'm much less familiar with this set than your previous ones, maybe I'll give them a watch one of these days.

[Guaporense]

Really glad you didn't include the third in the original Star Wars "trilogy" - it is very much inferior to the other two and is closer in quality to episodes 1, 2 & 3 IMO :)

Agreed. It still has a lot of explosions, decent performances and epic space battles so it is a good movie.

Haven't seen the first two but I did just watch Bicycle Thieves yesterday (enjoyed it) and Notorious is on my long Hitchcock watchlist.

I was crushed by the ending of Bicycle Thieves. I am now even afraid of watching it again.

[mumupotato]

I have seen the film Jaws.It is so surprise.And it is style of film i love.

[Sane]

I was crushed by the ending of Bicycle Thieves. I am now even afraid of watching it again.
It definitely built towards the end. I really liked the style - I enjoy movies about everyday people battling to get by. That's why I like Iranian movies so much - and after seeing Bicycle Thieves it's easy to tell where Iranian cinema gets it's influences.

In relation to being afraid to watch it again, I know what you mean. Lars von Trier's Dancer in the Dark was like that for me. A 10/10 movie but I will never watch it again - emotion in movies is great but sometime you only want to subject yourself to it once :).

[Pussy Galore]

Bicycle Thieves have a really sad ending I agree. I agree that Jedi is closer to the prequels than to the first 2

[Gabrielle947]

Lots of great movies,now I wanna see Umberto D. :up:

[Pussy Galore]

58
To Catch a Thief (1955)
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An underrated Hitchcock in my opinion. I watched it because it was Hitchcock with Grace Kelly and Cary Grant so I thought it could jut be good. It was even better than I imagined another really intriguing well made thriller.


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Red Cliff (2008)
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Written & Directed by John Woo
Starring Tony Leung, Takeshi Kaneshiro and many more

So impressive. I am a huge John Woo fan and that's totally different from what he normally does. I am not a fan of epic movies, but this one is just impressive. One of the best looking movies I've seen. with this really mystic, beautiful Asian style to it. A must watch !


56
Gran Torino (2008)
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Directed by Clint Eastwood
Written by Nick Schenk & Nick Johannson
Starring Clint Eastwood, Bee Vang, Christopher Carley and many more

The idea of an old racist redneck that can go pass his racism is just great to see. I love Clint Eastwood and the end got me I rarely cried that much for a movie.


55
Children of Men (2006)
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Written & Directed by Alfonso Cuaron
Starring Clive Owen, Julianne Moore, Michael Caine, Clare-Hope Ashitey

Just a beautiful modern Sci-Fi. The story of a earth where there hasn't been any child since 18 years is really interesting. I love the hanh held camera as well. I recommend to everyone who hasn't seen it.

[Daniel M]

To Catch a Thief and Gran Torino are really good films.

[donniedarko]

A great pick with Gran Torino. The film makes a great statement on racism and doesn't just straight out say, **** racists. It understands them. Children of Men is an impressive film

[The Gunslinger45]

Gran Torino is one of my top ten favorite movies! And Children of Men was a damn good movie. I have not seen the others though

[HitchFan97]

I actually haven't seen To Catch a Thief, but it looks damn good. Cary Grant and Grace Kelly bathed in Technicolor as directed by Hitchcock? Count me in.

[honeykid]

I liked Red Cliff, though I sometimes tired of the battle scenes. Which version did you watch?

[Pussy Galore]

HitchFan it's a fantastic movie !

honeykid The international version

[rauldc14]

Gran Torino rules, while I also enjoy Notorious and To Catch a Thief.

[honeykid]

honeykid The international version
Have you ever seen the 4 hour version?

[Pussy Galore]

my blu ray is 288 minutes long, but it contaisn part 1 and 2

[Pussy Galore]

54
13 Assassins (2010)
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Directed by Takashi Miike
Starring Koji Yakusho, Takayuki Yamada and many more

It's my favourite samurai movie. It's a little bit like seven samurai, but honestly the fight scenes are way superior so I prefer to watch this one. The last act of the movie is just a brutal fight scene and it's stunningly well made. Any action movie fan should watch this fan for the ending!

53
127 Hours (2010)
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Directed by Danny Boyle
Written by Danny Boyle & Simon Beaufoy
Starring James Franco, Kate Mara and many more

I was stunned by this movie. James Franco gives one of the best acting performance I've seen. Honestly I don't understand why this movie isn't seen as a classic.

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Oldboy (2003)
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Directed by Chan-wook Park
Written by Garon Tsuchya, Inspired by the manga of Nobuaki Minegishi
Starring Min Sink Choi, Ji Tae Yu and many more !

Amazing movie. The twist is almost as good as psycho's twist. Well acted, the atmosphere is really original and Odesu is a really memorable character.

51
Rope (1948)
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Directed by Alfred Hitchcock
Written by Hume Cronyn from the play written by Patrick Hamilton
Starring Farley Granger, John Dall, James Stewart and many more

An other Hitchcock movie! If you hadn't remarked it i'm a huge fan. Rope is fantastic about 2 dudes who wants to made the perfect murder. I've heard that the 2 main characters are gay in an other review and I think it makes sense, but Hitchcock couldn't make it obvious because it's a 1948 movie.

[Daniel M]

Oldboy and Rope are good films, more good choices, not seen the others :)

[honeykid]

I like Rope, it's a bit of a Sunday afternoon comfort film. I've recently seen 13 Samurai and I liked it, but the huge battle, which is pretty much the second half of the film, goes on for much too long, IMO. It was repetitive and I became a little bored. It'd have worked better for me if it had been about a third less.

[Lucas]

Rope is fantastic, does alot with so little. Oldboy I think is a masterpiece. Spike Lee is a fool for attempting a remake.

[donniedarko]

127 Hours, is a concrete drama, an while simple, always moving, and interesting for anyone. Oldboy is one of the best thrillers of the last decade, and te twist is great. The film also holds some amazing quotes. Rope, I saw a moth ago, and there was a lot I loved, but didn't feel the usual Hitchcock thrills.

[The Gunslinger45]

13 Assassins is freaking amazing! I love that movie! I have not seen the rest however.

[Pussy Galore]

I like Rope, it's a bit of a Sunday afternoon comfort film. I've recently seen 13 Samurai and I liked it, but the huge battle, which is pretty much the second half of the film, goes on for much too long, IMO. It was repetitive and I became a little bored. It'd have worked better for me if it had been about a third less.


Normally I would agree with you, but this fight scene was so well made that I loved it

[Pussy Galore]

50
50 First Dates & The Wedding Singer (Adam Sandler in general)
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He's probably the most hated actor in Hollywood. I might be the only person in the world who think so, but I think he's funny. And when he's with Drew Barrymore there's a great chemistry. The songs in both movies are great.

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Castle in the Sky
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Written & Directed by Hayao Miyazaki

An other Miyazaki masterpiece. It's actually a pretty good action movie with all the beautiful and pure aspect of a ghibli film. I think it's a must watch !


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Apocalypse Now
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Shocking, disturbing, but so well made. I heard that Copolla completely destroyed the area he shot the movie in. The final act with Brando is hard to watch, but stunning.

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Life is Beautiful
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Guido is a really interesting character. It's a beautiful movie about how a dad can take the most horrible thing that can happen and put all his feelings aside to give his son a beautiful life.

[Mmmm Donuts]

+1 for Life is Beautiful and Castle in the Sky. Two great films. Haven't seen the others yet.

[Guaporense]

+ rep for Apocalypse Now and Castle in the Sky, I also think that 50 first dates is a good movie (though I wouldn't put it into a best movies ever list).

[honeykid]

I'll + rep you because I also have 50 First Dates in my 100. I don't like Sandler, but he's at his best when he's with Drew. They're making about film together, BTW.

[j751]

50 First Dates is an ordinary movie,in my opinion.

[Daniel M]

Apocalypse Now is great. The only other one I have seen is 50 First Dates, which was ages ago, I don't think I liked it sorry :p

[Lucas]

50 First Dates is a decent rom-com I suppose. Life is Beautiful is amazing, and I really need to rewatch Apocalypse Now.

[Pussy Galore]

I don't pretend 50 first dates is a great movie. I just like it because it was my favourite movie before I was interested in them.

[HitchFan97]

Rope and Apocalypse Now are fantastic movies. :)

[Pussy Galore]

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Kill Bill 1 & 2
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Written & Directed by Quentin Tarantino
Starring Uma Thurman, David Carradine and many more !

Tarantino at his best (or almost). Violent, funny, great dialogue. I am Buck and I am here to **** is a good example. The Pussy Wagon, the swords it's just pure badass

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Infernal Affairs
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Directed by Wai Keung Lau and Alan Mak
Written by Felix Chong and Alan Mak
Starring Andy Lau, Tony Leung, Anthony Wong and many more

The original The Departed, but a lot better. I cry everytime at the end.

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Léon
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Written & Directed by Luc Besson
Starring Jean Reno, Natalie Portman, Gary Oldman and many more !

An icnonic villain in a fantastic action movie. There's some funny moments in it as well.

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The Killer
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Written & Directed by John Woo
Starring Chow Yun Fat, Danny Lee, Sally Yeh

An action movie on steroids. It's just a fun ride from beginning to end.

[honeykid]

Some great stuff there, PG... And Kill Bill.

The Killer and Leon are both on my 100. :up:

[Lucas]

Kill Bill and Leon are badass! Awesome set.

[Daniel M]

I love the Kill Bill films and Leon is good too, although I don't love it like you and others.

[Pussy Galore]

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Cool Hand Luke (1967)
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Directed by Stuart Rosenberg
Written by Donn Pearce
Starring Paul Newman, George Kennedy, Strother Martin and many more !

I don't know what I like that much about this movie, but I really love it. Just a guy who can't conform to society without any particular reason. The song plastic jesus is awesome.

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Fight Club (1999)
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Directed by David Fincher
Written by Jim Uhls
Starring Brad Pitt, Edward Norton, Helena Bonham Carter and many more.

Someone who is so bored that he creates an alter ego. I didn't see it coming and even after 3 watching the movie affects me a lot.

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Cinema Paradiso (1988)
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Written & Directed by Giuseppe Tornatore
Starring Philippe Noiret, Salvatore Casio and many more !

It would be a lot higher if it wasn't for the part of the movie here he is a teenager. When he's a kid and his relationship with Alfredo is so touching. I can't suggest this movie enough.

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The Matrix (1999)
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Written & Directed by The Wachowski brothers
Starring Keannu Reaves, Carrie-Anne Moss, Laurence Fishburne and many more.

this movie made me think a lot. The way the bad guy is a good guy at the same time. To that you add a fantastic sci fi, action movie. It's an instant classic !

[Lucas]

The Matrix is an awesome blockbuster with some deep philosophical themes thrown in, and Cinema Paradiso is just amazing. In my top 20 all-time. +1

[cricket]

I have to say the last couple pages have a few movies, that at least for me, do not live up to the hype. Oldboy, Life is Beautiful, Leon, Fight Club, and the Kill Bill movies all were disappointing to me to varying degrees. Although there are things I like about all of them.

I do love Apocalypse Now, Rope, and Cool Hand Luke, and thought The Matrix was pretty cool.

[Pussy Galore]

What didn't you like about them? Fight Club I can understand because the first time I watched it I didn't really liked it either, but for the rest I loved from the 1st time I watched them

[Guaporense]

The Matrix is one of the greatest movies of the 1990's given that few other contemporary movies express better than The Matrix the 1990's zeitgeist.

[cricket]

I think I had a hard time believing in those movies, if that makes any sense. It's hard to explain because with the exception of Life is Beautiful, those are the kinds of movies I love. They were all a bit over the top for me when I was wanting something different. Combine that with high expectations and I was disappointed.

[Pussy Galore]

I can see what you mean. Overhyping movies can ruin them I guess

[Daniel M]

The Matrix is a good enough film but I never got the love for it and it's one that my appreciation has unfortunately decreased. Cool Hand Luke and Fight Club are very good films, and I have not seen Cinema Paradiso yet.

[Pussy Galore]

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Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986)
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Written & Directed by John Hughes
Starring Matthew Broderick, Alan Ruck, Mia Sara :love: and many more

It's just a lot of fun. Ferris Bueller is the guy we all wish to be, but we can't because humans are rational. '' Life is pretty fast you don't stop and look around once in a while you could miss it ''. This quote really affected me at the time I saw the film. It's a really generic quote, but when you think about it it makes sens.

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My Neighbor Totoro (1988)
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Written & Directed by Hayao Miyazaki

Just a simple family story, but again Miyazaki puts you in that mood when you watch his movies. It's really simple. When I watch this movie I can't help, but to smile.

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Casino Royale/Goldfinger (2006, 1964)
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Directed by Martin Campbell (Casino Royale) Guy Hamilton (Goldfinger)
Written by Neal Purvis, Robert Wade & Paul Haggis (Casino Royale) Richard Maibaum (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Maibaum) & Paul Dehn (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Dehn) (Goldfinger)
Starring Daniel Craig, Eva Green, Mads Mikkelson (Casino Royale) Sean Connery, Honor Blackman, Gert Frobe (Goldfinger)

I can't decide which one is the best I just love them both. Pure popcorn action fun. With some funny moment as well. Pussy Galore :love:

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Reservoir Dogs (1992)
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Written & Directed by Quentin Tarantino
Starring Tim Roth, Harvey Keitel, Michael Madsen, Steve Buscemi & many more !

As you can see I'm a huge Tarantino fan and this one is the beginning of the master. Original, great dialogue, funny you can't ask for more. The scene when Mr Blonde (Madsen) cut the ears of the cop on the sound of Stuck in the middle with you by Stealers Wheels Is one of the most memorable movie scene I've seen

[Mmmm Donuts]

Pussy Galore :love:

Yes, pussy galore indeed :D

[Lucas]

Reservoir Dogs is one of my favorite films as is Ferris Bueller's Day Off. Excellent choices.

[rauldc14]

Goldfinger and Casino Royale are indeed the two best films for the Bond franchise. I've put off My Neighbor Totoro for much too long.

[Mr Minio]

I think I had a hard time believing in those movies, if that makes any sense. It's hard to explain because with the exception of Life is Beautiful, those are the kinds of movies I love. They were all a bit over the top for me when I was wanting something different. Combine that with high expectations and I was disappointed. Wow are there any movies that didn't disappoint you besides your top?

[cricket]

Wow are there any movies that didn't disappoint you besides your top?

I'm really not that picky; it just seems like it with some of the films that have been brought up recently. I like most movies that I end up watching.

[cricket]

I love Reservoir Dogs, definitely one of my favorites.

I liked Ferris as a teen when it came out but not so much when I saw it recently. Still, no denying that it's a pretty iconic film.

I like pretty much all Bond movies but not quite as much as I want to.

I haven't seen any Miyazaki films but would like to try one, just for the sake of having an open mind.

[Sane]

I haven't seen any Miyazaki films but would like to try one, just for the sake of having an open mind.
Others may disagree but I've found some of Miyazaki's films a bit hard to get into. They have a strong Fantasy element that doesn't quite suit my tastes. If you are going to watch one of his Ponyo may be a good starting point - it targets younger children and I just found it easier to enjoy. Otherwise, another Ghibli director, Isao Takahata (Only Yesterday, Grave of the Fireflies) might be better. Just IMO - if you like Fantasy stuff Miyazaki is probably best.

[Pussy Galore]

I don't see miyazaki as a fantasy director. I see him as a purist. He loves the relationship between man and nature. When you see that from that perspective it's not that fantastic imo.

[Sane]

I don't see miyazaki as a fantasy director. I see him as a purist. He loves the relationship between man and nature. When you see that from that perspective it's not that fantastic imo.
The nature thing is definitely his favourite theme but what he puts on screen is heavily Fantasy based. A castle that walks around the Austrian hills, a pilot who gets turned into a pig, a fish that falls in love and turns into a little girl, that river spirit thing in Spirited Away, etc. The first time I watched one of his, Spirited Away, I liked it but the Fantasy stuff prevented me from really connecting with it. This isn't Miyazaki's fault - it's me. I always feel a bit detached from Fantasy movies.

I think it's better that Cricket knows what he's getting into. If not he may watch something that is just too far outside his tastes and not want to try any other similar movies. Thankfully after watching a couple of Miyazaki films I actually looked for less Fantasy based movies (because I liked the animation style) and now have two in my top 10 favourites. I tend to like the ones that could easily be live action movies - but have the benefit of the added beauty from the animation. If Cricket thinks that's more his style it may be best to leave Miyazaki until later.

[Pussy Galore]

Yeah you're actually right.

The reason why I love it is because I don't even remark those fantastic elements. I'm so impressed by the beautiful mentality of his films that I'm amazed without being bothered

[JayDee]

So many lists around just now I've fallen way behind, so just trying to catch up on some.

Anyway pretty nice list you've got going so far Pussy. :up: Films that I either love or at least like so far would include Se7en, Jaws, Sin City, Last Crusade, Notorious, Star Wars, Empire Strikes Back, Children of Men, 13 Assassins, Oldboy, Rope, 50 First Dates, Wedding Singer, Fight Club, Matrix, Goldfinger, Reservoir Dogs, Ferris Bueller

I'm a fan of Alfred Hitchcock but you've included perhaps my two least favourite films of his that I've seen so far - To Catch a Thief and The Birds.

Looking forward to the rest

Others may disagree but I've found some of Miyazaki's films a bit hard to get into.

:eek: Are you trying to give Guap a heart attack?!

[Mmmm Donuts]

Others may disagree but I've found some of Miyazaki's films a bit hard to get into. They have a strong Fantasy element that doesn't quite suit my tastes. If you are going to watch one of his Ponyo may be a good starting point - it targets younger children and I just found it easier to enjoy.

I would recommend Princess Mononoke for people with similar tastes as you. For a Miyazaki film, it's pretty toned down on the fantastical stuff. There are talking animals, demons, and gods, but the whole vibe is still very realistic imo.

At the end of the day, he's really just using this stuff as a means of sending a message. If you have the ability to draw anything you can imagine, why not go for it?

[Sane]

I would recommend Princess Mononoke for people with similar tastes as you. For a Miyazaki film, it's pretty toned down on the fantastical stuff. There are talking animals, demons, and gods, but the whole vibe is still very realistic imo.
Think I gave that the exact same rating as Spirited Away :) Don't get me wrong, they are all good movies. Just don't connect with me as much as things like Grave of the Fireflies or Whisper of the Heart.

At the end of the day, he's really just using this stuff as a means of sending a message. If you have the ability to draw anything you can imagine, why not go for it? Absolutely. I have a huge amount of respect for Miyazaki and one of his films will appear quite high in my top 100.

[edarsenal]

had to go back to page one and see the entire list. Some wonderful stuff, glad to see a fellow Woo fan, The Killer is definitely on the top of my list. And cool to see older movies as well. Oh, will be searching for and watching 13 Assassins. Looks VERY cool, thanks for that one

[Pussy Galore]

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The Dark Knight Trilogy (2005, 2008, 2012)
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Directed by Christopher Nolan
Written by Jonathan Nolan
Starring Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Liam Neeson, Tom Hardy, Marion Cottilard :love: & many more

This trilogy is the perfect trilogy. What I mean by that is that the 3 of them are kind of as good. For me there's not one that is a lot better than any other. My favourite is Begins, but not by much. Indiana Jones as a really week movie and Temple of Doom is good, but not as good as Raiders and Last Crusade. Star Wars as just 2 great movies. Even the man with no name trilogy as a weaker movie in A Fistfull of Dollar. For me it's the best trilogy I've seen and it's pure fun.

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The Prestige (2006)
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Directed by Christopher Nolan
Written by Jonathan Nolan
Starring Christian Bale, Hugh Jackman, Scarlett Johanson, David Bowie & many more !

Actually I think that's the forgotten Nolan movie. It's his best in my opinion. The magical aspect is really well done, the relationship and the obsession that Christian Bale and Hugh Jackman have is really impressive. Before the end of the film I was already loving it, but the ending just gives it more love.

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The Apartment (1960)
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Written & Directed by Billy Wilder
Starring Jack Lemmon, Shirley MaClaine, Fred MacMurray and many more!

It's a great mix between comedy and drama. I love the acting of Jack Lemmon and how he doesn't really have the control of his live. And every time him and Shirley MaClaine are on the screen together it's magic. It's been a while since I saw it I'll probably rewatch it soon and it might even be higher on my next list !

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Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (1984)
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Written & Directed by Hayao Miyazaki

That's without a doubt Miyazaki's masterpiece and for them who didn't know there's a manga (japonese comic) that Miyazaki made and it's even better. It's just the story of how man and nature should coexist and how man should respect the place where he lives. It's a really down to earth and beautiful movie about a girl who faces sacrifice for peace.

[Mmmm Donuts]

Great set. Double yes for the Dark Knight Trilogy!

[Pussy Galore]

Thanks and you can't go wrong with the dark knight trilogy. I don't know anyone who dislike these movies

[honeykid]

Thanks and you can't go wrong with the dark knight trilogy. I don't know anyone who dislike these movies
Hey, there! How ya doing? :p

[Pussy Galore]

haha. Why do you dislike them?

[honeykid]

lol... I guess I don't, as I don't care enough about them to dislike them. If I had to keep seeing them I'm sure I would. My nephew is starting to get into The Avengers/Iron Man/Spiderman, etc, but he's still at the cartoon stage, so it's only half an hour.

I don't like superhero/comicbook films, they bore me and Begins and Knight were no different. I've not seen the other one.

[Pussy Galore]

I see, but honestly they are more than a comic book film. They are just the greatest action movies ever (or amongst the best) in my opinion

[HitchFan97]

I love The Apartment and the Dark Knight Trilogy. :up:

[LP Quagmire]

honestly they are more than a comic book film.


That's so true! As much as I enjoyed THE AVENGERS, it's lightweight entertainment compared to Nolan's DARK KNIGHT trilogy.

[Pussy Galore]

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Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
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The greatest adventure movie ever. It's funny, great action and Indy s the biggest badass ever. Great score and just iconic.


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Sherlock
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Created by Stevan Moffat & Mark Gatiss
Starring Martin Freeman, Benedict Curmenbach, Andrew Scott

I know it's not a movie, but I consider it as 6 movies. They are all great except the hounds of Baskerville. It's spy films at his best.

[HitchFan97]

Sherlock is great, can't wait until the third series.

[The Gunslinger45]

Raiders of the Lost Ark is an excellent movie!

[Lucas]

Sherlock is a great series and Raiders is amazing.

[honeykid]

Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
The greatest adventure movie ever. It's funny, great action and Indy s the biggest badass ever. Great score and just iconic.
Well, at least you didn't make the mistake of saying no one could dislike this. :D

[Pussy Galore]

haha, but what I should have said is that I don't know in real life someone who doesn't like the dark knight trilogy and amongst my non cinephiles friends it's the most popular movie.

[edarsenal]

excellent sets of movies, big fan of The Prestige, very powerful. Been AGES since i saw The Apartment, need to watch that one soon and Nolan's Dark Knight trilogy is pretty damn good. Along with the iconic Inidiana Jones and the Lost Ark

[honeykid]

haha, but what I should have said is that I don't know in real life someone who doesn't like the dark knight trilogy and amongst my non cinephiles friends it's the most popular movie.
I'm not surprised by that at all. If I knew **** all about movies, I might like it too. :p:D

[Pussy Galore]

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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows part 2 (2011)
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Directed by David Yates
Written by JK Rowling (books) Steve Kloves (screenplay)

I know you're all wondering what the hell does a Harry Potter movie in your top 30. My answer to that would be that this movies is 10000000000 time better than the 7 others. I first watched the whole thing last summer and I was surprised that I liked it, but when I finished this one I was blown away. Maybe that fact that I haven't read the book helped, but it was one hell of an experience watching this movie.

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Anatomy of a Murder (1959)
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Directed by Otto Preminger
Written by John D Voelker (book) Wendell Mayes (screenplay)
Starring James Stewart, Lee Remick, George C Scott and many more!

What a fantastic movie! If the movie was only the courtroom scene it would probably be in my top 15 or even top 10. The first part is good, but not even close to be as good as the courtroom part of the film. I highly suggest it to everyone who liked 12 Angry Men!

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Dîner de cons (1998)
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Written & Directed by Francis Veber
Starring Thierry Lhermitte, Jacques Villeret and many more

Simply the funniest movie I've ever seen, I never laughed that much while watching a film. There as been an American remake with Steve Carrel and Paul Rudd called Diner for Schmucks and it's horrible. If you didn't liked Diner for Schmucks you have to watch the original French version it's really a better movie by far !

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Ikiru (1954)
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Directed by Akira Kurosawa
Written by Kurosawa and Shinobu Hashimoto
Starring Takashi Shimura and many more !

This movie is one hell of an experience. A man who lives a monotonous live for a while learns he'll die. So he tries to live for real in the short time he has left on earth. In addition to that the last shot is one of the most beautiful movie scene I've ever see

[The Gunslinger45]

I love Ikiru.

[edarsenal]

a group i haven't seen but now, curious to. Especially the french le diner de cons, having enjoyed dinner for shmucks and i've heard about anatomy for murder and need to see that one

[Gabrielle947]

I loved the last HP movie. At least for me,it's great because the previous one was particularly weak and overall,it's the final film.I think it was well-done,too,great special effects and a powerful ending. :up:

[LP Quagmire]

As much as I love THE DARK KNIGHT TRILOGY, THE PRESTIGE may well be Nolan's best movie.

[Pussy Galore]

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One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest
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Directed by Milos Forman
Written by Ken Kesey (book) Bo Goldman (screenplay)
Starring Jack Nicholson, Louise Fletcher, Christopher Lloyd, Danny DeVito and many more

Such a fantastic film about how humans can be treated as animals. The way the employees of the institute treats the patients are horrible, but in a sublte way. That makes it even more effective. The producers wanted to have an actress that represents evil as Nurse Ratched. Milos Forman wanted to have a more subtle nurse who actually thinks she's doing something good and that she's helping the patients. The result is Louise Fletcher giving one of the best women performance I've seen in a movie. That's a great exemple of Fletcher's performance.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJDWd91nlI4


Something else that made that movie as good as it is. Is the fact that they actually shot the movie in a mental institute with real patients. So the actors were really in that mood. Apparently they even kept their characters when they weren't shooting. So it's full of great performances and a really touching movie !

[honeykid]

That's a good film. Not an enjoyable one for me, so I can't ever see it on my own 100, but it's certainly good.

[Pussy Galore]

I can say the same thing about Gone With The Wind it's good, but not enjoyable

[Sane]

I've never seen a Harry Potter film. I own all 8 (or however many it is) but just never find the right time to start watching them. Maybe I'll do that today thanks to your list :)

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest is brilliant. Has one of the greatest actor/actress pairings playing opposite each other (as opposed to as a romance) in the history of movies IMO.

[Pussy Galore]

The best ones are Prisonner of Azkaban, Order of the Phoenix and Deathly Hallows part 2 which is in another category

[Mmmm Donuts]

My favourite are Deathly Hallows part 2 and 1 (yes, the "boring camping one"), Half Blood Prince, and Prisoner of Azkaban.

[honeykid]

I can say the same thing about Gone With The Wind it's good, but not enjoyable
You can say it, but you'd be wrong. :p

[cricket]

Cuckoo's Nest rocks!:up:

[Pussy Galore]

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Grave of the Fireflies
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Written & Directed by Isao Takahata

It's probably the saddest movie I've ever seen. Just the story of a 14 year old and his sisters trying to survive in Japan after the second world war. The animation is beautiful and it actually accentuate the sadness. The music is sad and perfect in the context. Non only the best animated movie I've ever seen, but one of the best dramas I've ever seen. If you haven't seen it I urge you to go see it even if you're not an anime fan

[Lucas]

Maybe it was because I watched the dubbed English version, but Grave of the Fireflies was rather mediocre in my eyes.

[Pussy Galore]

You have to watch it in japonese it's a lot better

[Pussy Galore]

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Drive (2011)
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Written & Directed by Nicolas Winding Refn
Starring Ryan Gosling, Carey Mulligan, Oscar Isaac, Bryan Cranston and many more

It's a really quiet, unique movie. Ryan Gosling is Drive a nameless badass car driver who can drive you anywhere in less than 5 minutes. he doesn't cary a gun, but drives faster tha anyone else. It's a little bit like a film noir. It's a really atmospheric movie and Ryan Gosling gives a stunning performance. The very, very, very quiet realationship between Gosling and Mulligan is really unique and interesting. This is probably my favourite scene from the film.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRa3zyHUCtI

An other interesting thing about the film is the evolution of the scorpion. The Ryan Gosling's character is almost like a superhero. He is a badass and is going through redemption. He begins as a criminal and he finishes as a hero. The song A Real Human Being is used perfectly in the film. If you haven't drive I highly suggest it to everyone of you.

[Mmmm Donuts]

500+ Rep for Drive! I absolutely love this movie.

[Guaporense]

Great set of movies there.

[Mr Minio]

"Now this... that is one motherf**king, fine-ass, pu$sy-mobile, motha-f**ka'! Damn"

[Mmmm Donuts]

"Now this... that is one motherf**king, fine-ass, pu$sy-mobile, motha-f**ka'! Damn"

Whoa Minio, stop sharing your bed talk around here. Or keep going, I'm intrigued.

[Pussy Galore]

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The 400 Blows (1959)
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Written & Directed by Francois Truffaut
Starring Jean-Pierre Léaud, Albert Remy, Claire Maurier and many more

It's the autobiographical story of Truffaut's childhood. His difficult relationship with his parents and his unique way to see the world from the perspective of a kid. What's make the movie interesting is that Truffaut know's how to capture the essence of a difficult childhood. Antoine Doinel really wants to do something great, but he still disappoints everyone. In addition to that the movie is shot in a beautiful black and white. The sequels are great as well, but not as good as this one. I usually don't really like those old arthouse movie, but this one really got me I highly suggest it to everyone who hasn't seen it

[rauldc14]

Grave of the Fireflies was ok, but not as good as I initially thought that it would be.

[Pussy Galore]

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Chinatown (1974)
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Directed by Roman Polanski
Written by Robert Towne
Starring Jack Nicholson, Faye Dunaway, John Huston and many more !

Such a fantastic movie. It really has this film noir style to it. Nicholson plays a more controlled and less excentric acting style than in movies like Cuckoos nest, The Shininh or Batman and it works really well. Such an amazing actor.

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North by Northwest (1959)
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Directed by Alfred Hitchcock
Written by Ernest Lehman
Starring Cary Grant, Eva Marie Saint, James Mason and many more

It's the more entertaining Hitchcock movie. I heard somewhere that It was his version of a James Bond movie. And it would be the best Bond movie without a doubt. It still has this great Hitchcock style with a lot of suspense, but with that there's almost an action movie so it's really entertaining. EVA MARIE SAINT :love::love::love::love::love::love::love::love::love::love: what an attractive women wow. Hitch knew how to hire beautiful actresses (Hedren, Novak, Miles, Kelly, etc.)

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Dr Strangelove (1964)
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Directed by Stanley Kubrick
Written by Stanley Kubrick, Terry Southern & Peter George
Starring Peter Sellers, Sterling Hayden, George C Scott and many more !

The greatest war movie of all time in my opinion ! It's not violent, just funny. It's a war satire which is the greatest thing that can be done with that stupid thing that is war. Sellers is fantastic playing 3 characters and nailing the 3 of them. Sterling hayden is hilarious specially when he talks about bodily fluids. The discussion between Sellers as the US president and the Russian president on the phone is just hilarious and we almost feel that it's done this way in reality. Kubrick as done a fantastic job in creating this table when they all speek. Fantastic movie !

[The Gunslinger45]

Dr Strangelove is one of my all time favs! Great choice!

[Mmmm Donuts]

Keep going Pussy!

[honeykid]

Chinatown is brilliant. The other two... :sick:

[Lucas]

Excellent choices with Chinatown and Strangelove. I still haven't seen 400 blows though, but it's definitely on my watch-list now.

[LP Quagmire]

Dr Strangelove (1964)
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Directed by Stanley Kubrick
Written by Stanley Kubrick, Terry Southern & Peter George
Starring Peter Sellers, Sterling Hayden, George C Scott and many more !

The greatest war movie of all time in my opinion ! It's not violent, just funny. It's a war satire which is the greatest thing that can be done with that stupid thing that is war. Sellers is fantastic playing 3 characters and nailing the 3 of them. Sterling hayden is hilarious specially when he talks about bodily fluids. The discussion between Sellers as the US president and the Russian president on the phone is just hilarious and we almost feel that it's done this way in reality.


Agree 100%!

[edarsenal]

excellent set!

[rauldc14]

North by Northwest is an absolute classic.

[Gideon58]

Great to see some love for NOTORIOUS...the film contains my favorite Ingrid Bergman performance. Also very pleased to see GRAN TORINO on your list.

[Mmmm Donuts]

Where have you been lately, Pussy?

[Pussy Galore]

I'll continue the list soon. It's just that I want to rewatch some of the movies for the order and that I don't have a lot of time with school.

[The Gunslinger45]

Looking forward to the rest of your list. Good luck with school

[Pussy Galore]

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The Shining (1980)
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Directed by Stanley Kubrick
Written by Kubrick (screenplay), Stephen King (book)

It's simply one of the most iconic movies of all time. Take one of the greatest horror thriller and add to that Stanley Kubrick's beautiful visuals and Nicholson's amazing over acting it can't go wrong!. The whole here's Johnny scene is just a pleasure to watch for me. Nicholson is being charismatic while being very sadistic. We can feel the distance and how secluded of the world the hotel is. Kubrick really created one of the scariest environment ever. When Shelley Duval finds what here husband wrote on the typing machine it's just so fantastic.

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Vertigo (1958)
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Directed by Alfred Hitchcock
Written by Boileau Narcejad (book), Alec Coppel (screenplay)

It's Hitchcock's most personal work. It's a movie about obsession and love while being a fantastic thriller like only Hitchcock can do. Kim Novak is splendid both in acting and physically. An other great thing is that there's some unanswered questions about the movie. An exemple of that would be how Madelaine/Carlotta when out of the hotel without being seen. Hitchcock doesn't give us any answer he let us make our own conclusions.

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To Kill a Mockingbird (1962)
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Directed by Robert Mulligan
Written by Horton Foote (screenplay), Harper Lee (book)

One of the most shocking movie of all time. Not being American I didn't have to read the book in high school. So I went into the movie without knowing anything about the story at all. Maybe that it made the movie even better for me because even if the directing is good I think that the story is really what makes it that good. It's a tale of morality. How we can assume that someone is bad because he's recluse and ''weird'' when he's actually like a mockingbird just a really good person. The trial speech from Gregory Peck left me speechless. We're talking about a movie from 1962 it's really impressive.

[Gabrielle947]

I love The Shining,Vertigo not so much but I've never seen To Kill a Mockingbird,now I want to.

[Lucas]

Vertigo and The Shining are exceptional,exceptional movies. Classics.

[The Gunslinger45]

Three classic films! Excellent choices!

[Nostromo87]

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The Dark Knight Trilogy (2005, 2008, 2012)
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Directed by Christopher Nolan
Written by Jonathan Nolan
Starring Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Liam Neeson, Tom Hardy, Marion Cottilard :love: & many more

This trilogy is the perfect trilogy ... My favourite is Begins, but not by much. Indiana Jones (Crystal Skull) is a really weak movie and Temple of Doom is good, but not as good as Raiders and Last Crusade. Star Wars as just 2 great movies. Even the man with no name trilogy as a weaker movie in A Fistfull of Dollar. For me it's the best trilogy I've seen and it's pure fun.



kind of digging up an older post here, but thought it an interesting commentary. trying to decide if i agree or disagree with you

i think i understand what you mean, i found Begins and Knight to be quite good movies. dark knight rises had good moments, i think it was below the previous two, but overall i still think of it favorably. personally i think Knight (2008) is the best of the trio. but it's not far ahead of Begins

based on my ratings below, i suppose i'd disagree that the Dark Knight Trilogy is the best trilogy. although i understand your point and respect it. and it's probably interesting only to me that none of these trilogies escape without a movie being rated under 8.0/10

1. the Man With No Name 8.67/10 avg
2. Star Wars 8.67/10 avg
3. Indiana Jones 8.50/10 avg (Crystal Skull disregarded to make it a trilogy)
4. Lord of the Rings 8.50/10 avg
5. Evil Dead 8.33/10 avg
6. Dark Knight Trilogy 8.33/10 avg

Batman Begins 8.5/10
the Dark Knight 9.0/10
the Dark Knight Rises 7.5/10
avg: 8.33/10

compared to other trilogies...
Fistful of Dollars 7.5/10
For a Few Dollars More 10.0/10
the Good, the Bad & the Ugly 8.5/10
avg: 8.67/10
*boosted from the excellence of its middle part

Star Wars 9.5/10
the Empire Strikes Back 9.0/10
Return of the Jedi 7.5/10
avg: 8.67/10
*boosted by being the only trilogy i rate two movies a 9/10 or above

Raiders of the Lost Ark 10.0/10
the Temple of Doom 7.5/10
the Last Crusade 8.0/10
avg: 8.50/10

the Evil Dead 7.5/10
Evil Dead II 9.5/10
Army of Darkness 8.0/10
avg: 8.33/10

Fellowship of the Ring 9.5/10
the Two Towers 8.5/10
the Return of the King 7.5/10
avg 8.50/10

[Pussy Galore]

I haven't seen any Evil Dead movie, nut for the rest that's how I'd rate them.



Batman Begins 9.0/10
the Dark Knight 9.0/10
the Dark Knight Rises 9.0/10
avg: 9/10

Raiders of the Lost Ark 9.5/10
the Temple of Doom 8.0/10
the Last Crusade 9.0/10
avg: 8.83/10

compared to other trilogies...
Fistful of Dollars 7.5/10
For a Few Dollars More 8.5/10
the Good, the Bad & the Ugly 10/10
avg: 8.67/10


Star Wars 9.0/10
the Empire Strikes Back 9.0/10
Return of the Jedi 7.0/10
avg: 8.33/10





I don't really care for Lord of the Rings ...

[Pussy Galore]

14
12 Angry Men (1957)
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Directed by Sidney Lumet
Written by Reginald Rose
Starring Henry Fonda, Jack Klugman, Lee J Cobb, Martin Balsam and many more

I love the art of argumentation and this movie is 1h30 of that.

13
Good Will Hunting (1997)
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Directed by Gus Van Sant
Written by Matt Damon & Ben Affleck
Starring Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Robin Williams and many more

It's one of the few good movie I watched in my childhood. When I rewatched it recently I thought it would be ok and that I'd fee nostalgic, but it was really a fantastic movie. Every scene when Damon and Williams are together is pure gold. I love the morality of the film !


12
Rear Window (1954)
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Directed by Alfred Hitchcock
Written by John Michael Hayes
Starring James Stewart, Grace Kelly, Thelma Ritter and many more !

An other Hitchcock movie ! The man's just to good at making movies it's not my fault haha. This movie really captivates me. The whole thing happens in one room and it's one of the greatest thriller of all time. The audience see's the whole thing from the same point of view than Jimmy Stewart and that's one of the reason why we're so captivated I think. Grace Kelly :love::love::love::love::love:

[Guaporense]

I'll continue the list soon. It's just that I want to rewatch some of the movies for the order and that I don't have a lot of time with school.

Really? School in Canada is that intensive? In Brazil school ends at 11:45 in the morning. The rest of the day is off. Vacations last for 4 months a year, of course.

[Lucas]

Good will Hunting and 12 Angry Men are fantastic films. Great picks.

[Pussy Galore]

Really? School in Canada is that intensive? In Brazil school ends at 11:45 in the morning. The rest of the day is off. Vacations last for 4 months a year, of course.


Well depends on what level of school you are.

Primary and Secondary school is from 8am to 3pm

now i'm at CEGEP which is less time, but A LOT of homework.

[Pussy Galore]

11
Psycho (1960)
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Directed by Alfred Hitchcock
Written by Robert Bloch (book), Joseph Stefano (screenplay)
Starring Janet Leigh, Anthony Perkins, Vera Miles and many more !

As you can see I'm a huge Hitchcock fan. Psycho is my favourite Hitchcock for one reason only and it's Anthony Perkins. It's a great Hitchcock movie with some iconic scenes, but what makes this movie that good is Norman Bates. My favourite scene in the movie is the scene when Norman invites Marion to eat and he take her to this creepy room with a lot of birds and this whole conversation is tense and fantastic. I had the chance to don't know the ending before watching it the first time and I was rarely as shock while watching a film. Specially taking in consideration the fact that it's a movie from 1960.

10
Once Upon a Time in the West (1968)
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Directed by Sergio Leone
Written by Sergio Donati & Sergio Leone
Starring Charles Bronson, Jason Robards, Henry Fonda, Claudia Cardinale and many more

Sergio Leone is simply a genius. Every time I watch this film I'm really impressed by the universe and the imagerie that it has. Charles Bronson plays one of the biggest badass in movie history (harmonica) and Henry Fonda weirdly plays a immoral villain. Which was really shocking to the American audience because Fonda was like the American hero. The score by Enio Morricone is beautiful and compliment the film very well. Claudia Cardinale is hot.

[Mmmm Donuts]

Really? School in Canada is that intensive? In Brazil school ends at 11:45 in the morning. The rest of the day is off. Vacations last for 4 months a year, of course.

In BC Canada, both elementary and secondary school is about 6 hours, usually starting from 8:30 A.M

[The Gunslinger45]

And so we begin the top ten! And with Sergio Leone no less! Good choice.

[honeykid]

Psycho's great, so you're getting + rep for that. :)

[Pussy Galore]

Actually I failed with my numbers. It's a top 76 I have 10 movies remaining haha. I'll start posting them tomorrow

[The Gunslinger45]

long live Psycho!

can't believe i still haven't seen the Shining or Rear Window... for shame

That is your homework for the weekend

[Lucas]

Psycho is excellent, I'm not quite sure how I feel about OUATITW though. It's a good movie, but I just didn't "get" it. I'm not all that familiar with westerns.

[edarsenal]

loving the hitchcock lists in your top 20. Still haven't seen Good Will Hunting and I do not know why (being a western fan) I have YET to watch Once Upon A Time in the West. (I hang my head in shame)

Really excited to see what your final 9 will be considering how much I've enjoyed the list so far.

[Pussy Galore]

10
Into the Wild (2007)
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directed by Sean Penn
Written by Jon Krakauer (book), Sean Penn (screenplay)
Starring Emile Hirsch, Jena Malone, Vince Vaughn, Hal Holbrook, Catherine Keener and many more !

The story simply touched me. A man who is tired of society and goes for what is really important which is nature. I rarely felt the way I did while watching this film for the first time. People often are depressed by society and what this movie tells us is that society is not everything and that the simple things in life like eating an apple can be one of the most beautiful thing if you want to see it this way (the English in that last sentence is horrible, but I don't know how to explain it well) This movie just really goes back to the essential and the only reason why it's not in my top 5 is the rewatchibility factor. It's one of the hardest movie to watch because of the ending. This scene is simply beautiful

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

Just try to watch this scene without having a smile.

[Lucas]

I've been wanting to see Into the Wild for a while now, seeing how high it is on your list I think I'm going to watch it really soon.Oh and excellent list so far btw, can't wait to see the top 9.

[Guaporense]

I began watching it but turned the TV off after some time.

[Mr Minio]

I began watching it but turned the TV off after some time. I managed to finish it. 2

[Pussy Galore]

Why did you dislike it?

[honeykid]

This film has never appealed to me for some reason and, for once, it's not the words "starring Vince Vaughn". Go figure.

[Mr Minio]

It didn't appeal to me neither and I'm not exactly sure why. I disliked the whole concept and especially the hippie parts.

[Pussy Galore]

9
Django Unchained (2012)
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Written & Directed by Quentin Tarantino
Starring Christoph Waltz, Jamie Foxx, Leonardo Dicaprio, Samuel L Jackson and many more !

Yep I know it seems pretty high, but it's simply one of the most entertaining if not the most entertaining movie I ever watched. I watched the movie 4 time since it came out I really love it! Dr King Schultz is one of the biggest badass I've ever seen, Django is a great western hero and Calvin Candy is one of the best western villain ever so what can't you love about Django Unchained? In addition to that the score and the soundtrack are fantastic. His name was king and Django are 2 of my favourite movie songs and it fits perfectly to the character and it adds to the badass aspect of it.

In addition to all of those great aspects this is one of my favourite movie scenes

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XumqVdzu2g

[cricket]

I thought Django Unchained was great and I believe it would make my top 100 now. One of the things I loved about it, and what surprised me a little, was the intensity that some of the scenes had. The only scene that didn't work for me was the KKK scene that was supposed to be comical. Great pick!

[Pussy Galore]

I liked this scene. It was funny and ironic.

[Mmmm Donuts]

Oh Django! After the shower is the sun...will be shining.

Great pick, absolutely loved the movie!

[Lucas]

django is alot of fun.

[cricket]

I liked this scene. It was funny and ironic.

It didn't hurt the movie at all for me, I just thought that scene felt a little forced.

[Lucas]

It didn't hurt the movie at all for me, I just thought that scene felt a little forced.

My main gripe with the movie is the last half hour or so. It feels self indulgent, plus the Tarantino cameo is absolutely unnecessary.Other than that it's one of the funnest films in recent years. Not Tarantino's best film though.

[edarsenal]

i was happily surprised with django, i really didn't expect the depth of storytelling that actually went into that movie

[Pussy Galore]

8
American Beauty (1999)
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/b6/American_Beauty_poster.jpg/220px-American_Beauty_poster.jpg
Directed by Sam Mendez
Written by Allan Ball
Starring Kevin Spacey, Annette Benning, Mena Suvari, Chris Cooper and many more !

Probably the movie that made me think the most. The story is fantastic and deals with a lot of issues. It deals with a midlife crisis (Kevin Spacey and Annette Benning), but the message that made it my number 8 is how the world is beautiful. The sequence where Wes Bentley shot a plastic bag and is amazed by it's beauty is genius. It shows us that beauty is subjective and that the way someone can have a more open mind for life can make his life full of beauty. The last scene when Kevin Spacey says '' And then it flows through me like rain. And I can feel anything but gratitude for every moment of my stupid little life. You have no idea what I'm talking about do you? But don't worry you will someday. ''

[Cobpyth]

I love your last two picks! They would probably both make my top 100.

Django Unchained is a wildly entertaining film full of quirky characters, badass scenes and sharp dialogues! It's still my favorite film of this decade so far.

American Beauty is also wonderful. The simple image of rose petals will be linked with this film forever. It was made in 1999, but it's already a huge classic. Great pick!

[cricket]

American Beauty is not the type of movie I usually love, yet it is also in my top 10. I think it's about perfect, and Lester Burnham is easily one of my favorite characters. It's also top 5 for my wife and I think it's a film a lot of people can relate to in some way.

[The Gunslinger45]

American Beauty was one of three films that really helped change my perspective of how to took at and appreciate films. So it has a special place in my heart. Good choice!

[Lucas]

Oh Yeah! American Beauty is a masterpiece. One of my favorite films ever. Excellent choice.

[gugubee557]

Why do you have two #10 :o

[Guaporense]

American Beauty and Django Unchained are a good movies but not great ones.

[honeykid]

American Beauty is also wonderful. The simple image of rose petals will be linked with this film forever. It was made in 1999, but it's already a huge classic. Great pick!

American Beauty is not the type of movie I usually love, yet it is also in my top 10. I think it's about perfect, and Lester Burnham is easily one of my favorite characters. It's also top 5 for my wife and I think it's a film a lot of people can relate to in some way.

American Beauty was one of three films that really helped change my perspective of how to took at and appreciate films. So it has a special place in my heart. Good choice!

Oh Yeah! American Beauty is a masterpiece. One of my favorite films ever. Excellent choice.
Hey Harry, are you reading this? :D

[Pussy Galore]

Why do you have two #10 :o


Yep it's a top 76 finally haha


nostromo I don't get the star trek reference? haha

[Pussy Galore]

7
The Graduate (1967)
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/8/8b/Graduateposter67.jpg/220px-Graduateposter67.jpg
Directed by Mike Nichols
Written by Calder Willingham and Buck Hnery (screenplay), Buck Henry (book)
Starring Dustin Hoffman, Anne Bancroft, Katharine Ross and many more !

There might be some spoilers

I'm usually not a fan of romantic movies, but this one if one hell of an exception. First, the character of Ben is really interesting in the fact that he searches himself. He doesn't know who he really is both emotionally and professionally. The scene at the beginning when everyone is happy for him and you can see that he doesn't really care for this social gathering and that he is a young men with a lot of questions that aren'tanswered. In addition to that Anne Bancroft is the original milf and his stunningly attractive. The ending in the bus with them looking at each other is fantastic as well. You can see on their faces that they realize the impact of the decision they just made. Simon & Garfunkel's soundtrack is my favourite ever. All the musical scene are fantastic. A must see !

[Mmmm Donuts]

I love all the parodies based on the scene on the title.

[cricket]

I've never seen that movie, but oddly enough for me, I've seen the play. I only remember because Kathleen Turner got naked. I would like to see the movie though.

[Brasstacks]

I think your list is OK, but I am surprised as to the many independent films your list does not have.

[Cobpyth]

Oh yes. The Graduate is one of the most perfect films I've ever seen! It contains great comedy, a very satisfying character study, possibly the best movie soundtrack of all time and Mike Nichols directed it in a wonderfully tasteful and fancy way. I love everything about this film and it is one of my very favorites.

Perfect choice!

[Pussy Galore]

I think your list is OK, but I am surprised as to the many independent films your list does not have.

So you're saying my list doesn't have enough independent films? That's right I'm only 17 years old and I started being into movie like a year and a half ago. Before that I haven't seen anything except some Pixar stuff and some ****** comedies so in 500 days I think I managed to watch the classics, but eventually I'll be pleased to hear your suggestions for independent films and I a really interested in them !


I couldn't agree more Cobpyth !

[Pussy Galore]

6
Dead Poets Society (1989)
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/4/49/Dead_poets_society.jpg/220px-Dead_poets_society.jpg
Directed by Peter Weir
Wirtten by Tom Schulman
Starring Robin Williams, Robert Sean Leonard, Ethan Hawke and many more !

I know it's not that good, but the message behind it changed my life. I watched the movie when I was 14 years old the whole idea of carpe diem, seizing the day really made a change in my and for that it deserves to be my #6. When I rewatch it I skip some parts that I find not so good, but every scene in which Robin Williams is in is pure gold. John Keating might be my favourite movie character ever.

5
A Clockwork Orange (1971)
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Directed by Stanley Kubrick
Written by Anthony Burgess (book), Stanley Kubrick (screenplay)
Starring Malcolm McDowell, Patrick Magee, Adrienne Cori and many more !

It's the best Kubrick's film in my opinion. It's a beautiful film to look at, the visuals impress me every time I watch it. I actually feel sympathy for Alex and it's not normal. I mean when I watched Natural Born Killer I was hating the main characters and I wanted them to be arrested, but in this case even if Alex is a disgusting man who raped and kills women I can't help, but have pity for him. It also asks us a great question. Should we let human nature be by itself even if it's horrible or should we change it and create a robot. I don't have the answer to that question, but I constantly have this question in mind when I see evil.

[The Gunslinger45]

I have not seen Dead Poets Society, but I have seen A Clockwork Orange, and Kubrick is the man!

[Guaporense]

two great movies

[cricket]

A Clockwork Orange is also top 5 for me.

I don't remember Dead Poet's Society well but I know I really liked it.

[Lucas]

In my opinion:

The Graduate 3.5
A Clockwork Orange4

[Gabrielle947]

Glad to see some Dead Poets Societ love :up: The movie really is inspiring,I love tragic scene(don't want to spoil) in the movie,it makes it not so sentimental.Great choice.

[Cobpyth]

Dead Poets Society is an OK film, but it's a little too overly dramatic and sentimental for my taste and I think it lacks subtlety in its message. It's too easy to make an argument against something if you portray it in a very negative, almost unrealistic way. The last scene is a classic, though. "Oh captain, my captain!"

A Clockwork Orange is one of my personal favorites (probably top 20 material). Next to its amazing style and visuals, it contains one of the most haunting stories of all time. Repression and freedom are held against each other in this dark, yet still oddly comic tale of a downright evil person who gets turned into an unfree creature because of a governmental experiment against crime. Brilliant film.

EDIT - 08/12/2014:

I was thinking about this post of mine just now (Robin Williams just died). I always thought the suicide bit was over the top and it made me disconnect with the movie, because I didn't think it was realistic or believable.
Somehow, I just started thinking that I, myself, am just unable to understand the inner grief of someone who commits suicide. It's not the movie that's unrealistic. It's me who doesn't want to believe that such grief exists.

Just wanted to add this to the post...

[mark f]

Nobody's mentioning the ACO musical score? My best friend says it's the greatest ever.

[BlueLion]

I'm not a huge fan of the Beethoven music, but the music played during the opening scene is terrific. One of the most awesome openings that I've seen in all of cinema.

[Pussy Galore]

I agree that the score is fantastic, but I just think that the visuals are more remarkable.

Cobpyth I couldn't agree more with your 2 critics !

[Guaporense]

Nobody's mentioning the ACO musical score? My best friend says it's the greatest ever.

It's Beethoven. Beethoven is awesome.

[Pussy Galore]

4
The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
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Directed by Frank Darabont
Written by Stephen King (book), Frank Darabont (screenplay)
Starring Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman & many more !

I know it's cool to dislike this movie, but I really believe it's one of the greatest movie ever made. There's so many great scenes and great characters. My favorite is Brooks. An old man who enters in prison before the industrial revolution so he isn't used to seeing cars everywhere, etc. He actually grew up, became a man and lived his live in prison. So we realize that prison is the place he should be and that revelation really shocked me. To see him returning in the world and being surpassed by the events surrounding him is one of the best movie moment ever. Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins are both giving an outstanding performance as Red and Andy. The ending is cliche, but is an emotional burst nonetheless

[mark f]

"before the industrial revolution..." :rotfl: But I get what you mean. :)

[Gabrielle947]

:DDDD ok,it is funny.

Anyway,I never was very fond of Shawshank Redemption,it was just a good movie which I liked and never wanted to see again. :) Looking forward to the top three. :)

[Pussy Galore]

"before the industrial revolution..." :rotfl: But I get what you mean. :)

I know that the industrial revolution is before that, but I didn't know how to say it differently in English haha. At least you got the point so that's what's important ^^

[edarsenal]

great movies; totally agree about carpe diem and its influence, felt the same way the first time i saw it at the theater
same goes with clockwork and shawshank.

oh, and SERIOUS reps for being 17 and exploring so many great movies, that is awesome!!

[Mmmm Donuts]

Can't wait for the climax Pussy! :D

[Camo]

I've finally took the time to look through this. I liked/loved a film in every set except one where i hadn't seen any. From your top 10 :up: for A Clockwork Orange and The Graduate in particular. Especially the latter which i forgot to have in my own top 100.

[Camo]

Can't wait for the climax Pussy! :D

Jesus :facepalm: :laugh:

[The Gunslinger45]

Can't wait for the climax Pussy! :D

ya couldn't resist could you!

[Lucas]

Love,love Shawshank. It's a lovely film that's emotionally powerful, and extremely memorable.It's always going to be one of my all-time favorites.

[Pussy Galore]

3
Donnie Darko (2001)
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Written & Directed by Richard Kelly
Starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Jena Malone, Patrick Swayze, Katharine Ross and many more

This film is one of the greatest because of it's rewatchibility value. You can watch this film 5 times and every time you'll get something else out of it. The character of Donnie himself is so interesting. An alienated kid who discovers that he needs to die if he wants the world to continue the way it is. When he meets Gretchen for the first time she told him that his name was like a super hero's name. he answered he might be one. In the end we see that he is one. Mad World at the end is probably my favourite movie scene ever I cry every time and I'm not ashamed to say it haha.

[Mmmm Donuts]

Jesus :facepalm: :laugh:

ya couldn't resist could you!

I don't know...what you're talking about. Care to...enlighten me?

http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20090202144235/spongebob/images/4/41/Up_Spongebob.jpg

[The Gunslinger45]

I don't know...what you're talking about. Care to...enlighten me?

http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20090202144235/spongebob/images/4/41/Up_Spongebob.jpg

ya bastard...;)

[cricket]

Donnie Darko is one movie(along with Magnolia, Drive, and Blade Runner) that I need to see again, because I feel like I may have missed something the first time.

Nothing at all wrong with Shawshank.

[Pussy Galore]

2
The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly (1966)
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Directed by Sergio Leone
Written by a couple of unknown Italian guys and Sergio Leone
Starring Clint Eastwood, Lee Van Cleef, Eli Wallach and some obscure Italian actors

Well I don't think I have to sell this movie to any of you. The imagerie, the universe, the badass, the music, the beautiful cinematography. It's just a pure joy to watch for 2 hours. Ecstasy of Gold with Tuco running in the cemetery is just magical and a fantastic image. A man is in a graveyard, a place where there are the ashes of dead people and he doesn't care about them all he wants is money. The way he runs with a smile on his face is , in my opinion, a great satire on greed and ho money is to important. (maybe I'm overthinking, but everytime I watch it I really do think about that)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90lZwfKz3QQ

[seanc]

Shawshank, just seeing someone mention it makes me start thinking about different scenes and lines.

[The Gunslinger45]

Sergio Leone! F**K YEAH!

[honeykid]

BOO! :p

[edarsenal]

two great runner ups, pretty intrigued about the #1 spot

[Mmmm Donuts]

I can't hold it anymore Pussy! Give it to us already!

[Pussy Galore]

1
Inglourious Basterds (2009)
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Written & Directed by Quentin Tarantino
Starring Christoph Waltz, Brad Pitt, Diane Kruger, Melanie Laurent, Eli Roth, Daniel Bruhl, Michael Fassbender and many more

There are two mindsets that I can have while watching a film. The first one is: I want to enjoy myself and have a good time while watching a film. the second one is: I want to be touched, to learn something, to be impressed by a piece of art. The first is the kind of movies that are enjoyable, the second one is the kind of movie that we watch only once or twice, but are really impressed and moved by it. Like Schindler's list, Platoon or Ordinary People. Inglourious Basterds is one of the few movies that are doing both. Non only is it one of the most entertaining movie of all time, but it's only a really impressive social study of war. As i said before in my commentary about Dr Strangelove, the best way to deal with war is by laughing of it and the character of Aldo Raine is a huge joke. The scene where he fails speaking italian is hilarious and makes us realize how dumb is their plan.We also see 2 different ways that human can do evil. The first one is by Hans Landa. He just decides to be a bad person. He doesn't even have any kind of fidelity for the nazis because he just think of his personal benefits. He just is a man bad society doesn't have anything to do about it. The second one is Frederick Zoller. he isn't a bad person, he just is in an horribly bad regime. He lived in a society where what the Nazis do was normal. He doesn't think of himself as evil, but he is because of the society in which he live in and the Nazi regime.

[Pussy Galore]

I hope you enjoyed the list and that by reading yours my next one will be better :)

[The Gunslinger45]

I can't hold it anymore Pussy! Give it to us already!

Really? AGAIN?!?!?!?

[The Gunslinger45]

And it finally comes to an end! Excellent list Pussy Galore!

[Lucas]

Awesome list! I totally did not expect to see Basterds at #1. It's probably my favorite Tarantino film personally. It's furiously entertaining and exhilarating.

[Mmmm Donuts]

Really? AGAIN?!?!?!?

Yep, you know it! And i'm guessing you were slightly disappointed by the #1 pick, eh?

[honeykid]

Congrats on finishing your list, PG. :):up:

[the samoan lawyer]

Great list! Congrats!