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cricket
04-09-17, 05:07 PM
Two more I love, both with Josh Brolin.
I rewatched American Gangster a couple of years ago and had forgotten how great it is. I absolutely love it and am surprised it doesn't get more love.
rauldc14
04-10-17, 02:25 PM
73. Disturbia
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Call it a guilty pleasure, but I call it a different twist to Read Window, a film which obviously will show up here. I like the tension that the film builds, and we are forced to see just how evil his neighbor is or if it is all just in Kale's mind. I really dig it, even if I'm in the very small minority.
MovieMeditation
04-12-17, 03:11 PM
I liked American Gangster well enough. Solid movie but didn't love it.
I moderately enjoyed parts of Disturbia but was mostly underwhelmed. Better than Rear Window though.
Kidding, kidding. ;)
rauldc14
04-12-17, 07:22 PM
72. Alice in Wonderland
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My favorite classic of Disney of all time. I loved it as a kid and it's been great watching it as an adult too. Here's what I said about it for the animated musical Hall of Fame. I obviously had it at number one on my list:
Alice in Wonderland
I absolutely love this movie, and it is getting better with each and every REWATCH. I love the journey that Alice takes in Wonderland. It is such a dark story and the characters are all so interesting to me, from the Walrus to Tweedle Dee to Bill to the Mad Hatter to the Queen. The songs are very catchy and the Unbirthday segment is great. The colors used in the film are vibrant and Alice is a great main character for me. If I had a negative it would be that the movie could actually be longer. It's actually gained enough ground for me that I can say it would probably make my own personal top 100.
4+
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Alice In Wonderland has got to be up there in the if you say you don't like at least one thing about it you are probably lying sweeps.
It's not a general favourite of mine but it's great and i'm pretty sure it's the only animation that has overlapped enough so that i know all of my nephews and nieces like it... or at least did at one point. haha.
cricket
04-12-17, 07:39 PM
Alice in Wonderland is my favorite classic Disney movie, although it's been many years since I last watched it.
Haven't seen Disturbia dammit!
MovieMeditation
04-12-17, 08:30 PM
You get the rep, but the movie annoyed me...
rauldc14
04-12-17, 08:31 PM
You get the rep, but the movie annoyed me...
I forgot what your favorite Disney classics are? Sword in the Stone?
MovieMeditation
04-12-17, 08:37 PM
I forgot what your favorite Disney classics are? Sword in the Stone?
I liked that well enough but it wasn't my fave. That's probably Lion King or Tarzan.
Anyways here's that overview I did back then. :up:
https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=1431021#post1431021
rauldc14
04-12-17, 10:40 PM
71. High Noon
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Here's what I said about it for the fifties HOF. This was my nomination, a film I can easily go back to time and time again:
High Noon
In retrospect I should have waited to nominate this for the Western HOF because it is one of my favorite Westerns of all time, but it really is one of the best movies of the 50s too. The pacing is spectacular, you feel like the length of the movie is the length of the actual time. The cinematography is really spectacular too. Fred Zinnemann deserves a lot of credit for a brilliant directing job, and Gary Cooper is the perfect fit for the retired Sheriff with his back against the wall. I love how the suspense it built up and the last ten minutes of the film are just perfect. Oh, and then there is the presence of Grace Kelly just for an added bonus. This is one of those films that just gets better with every REWATCH for me. The song "Do Not Foresake Me O My Darling" is a very memorable one and fits with the film really well. Almost feel like bumping it to a perfect rating.
4.5+
Miss Vicky
04-12-17, 10:44 PM
Alice in Wonderland is great. American Gangster is good, but I don't love it. I doubt I'd like ID4 if I were to watch it again, but I liked it when it was new. I hated No Country for Old Men.
edarsenal
04-13-17, 12:25 AM
just finished playing catch up with this one! Some really great flicks and some I haven't heard of and a bit curious about.
STILL have not seen High Noon and NEED to see it.
Alice in Wonderland IS a great Disney flick - my fav is Robin Hood but HUGE respect for seeing Alice is yours
Also, very cool to see LA Confidential and Jackie Brown on your list as well
rauldc14
04-14-17, 10:33 AM
70. Antwone Fisher
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Based on a true story of a navy sailor, this one had a profound effect on me. Sometimes there is more to people than meets the eyes, which is exactly what this story tells us. We saw this year with Fences that Denzel could direct a solid movie, but this one is leaps and bounds over that one for me. Loved Derek Luke in the lead role and I thought Denzel's scenes were very well done. This one seems to be rather underseen on here and I've often thought of nominating it for a Hall of Fame.
rauldc14
04-15-17, 12:12 AM
69. Ratatouille
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Love the animation. I love the way that Paris is shown visually. The characters are fun and the story is a fun ride. There are a few Pixar that beat it, but this is still a great animated film.
Miss Vicky
04-15-17, 01:00 AM
Hey, finally something we can agree on!
cricket
04-15-17, 08:28 PM
Ratatouille was #1 on my animation list and I really like High Noon.
Haven't seen Antwone Walker.
MovieMeditation
04-15-17, 08:45 PM
Ratatouille didn't hold up as a masterpiece on my last revisit, but it's still a great film.
rauldc14
04-20-17, 03:02 PM
68. Remember the Titans
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In contention as one of the best sports movies of all time for me. Obviously love Denzel in it, but it is a very inspirational film. I've never really had a lot to say about it, but I just think it's an easy film to watch over and over again.
cricket
04-20-17, 03:47 PM
I just finally watched Remember the Titans a few months ago. It's easily one of the best sports movies I've seen.
:up: :up: for Remember The Titans
rauldc14
04-27-17, 07:18 PM
67. Once Upon a Time in the West
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Technically speaking probably the best western of all time. And it's certainly one of my favorites as well. The acting is magnificent, the story is engaging, the music is awesome and so is the cinematography. I really enjoy the performances in this movie, and oh yes, Claudia Cardindale is great as well.
:up: I remember thinking you disliked that for some reason going into the Westerns HOF, was very pleasantly surprised when i read your review. Great film.
rauldc14
04-27-17, 09:58 PM
66. Se7en
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Here's what I said about Se7en for the dissection thread:
Se7en
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Started with my favorite of his that I have seen. I love the atmosphere of the film. The dark shots give an eerie tone to the film that really gives it a chilling vibe. The scenes in the rain we're also brilliantly well done. He really knows how to use his surroundings to create the film he wants people to love. The story is really well laid out and it keeps us on our feet for the duration. One by one we see this killer laying out plans for his next victim. The chase scene was exceptional. Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman work well off each other, and Kevin Spacey as John Doesn't gives one of the more memorable and chilling performances as a film villian. Of course the ending was quite a decent shock the first time around, it really gives a high climax to the film. Again, Fincher uses the film atmosphere, isolating Doe and Mills in a very unsettling ending. I would find it hard for this to be a Fincher to surpass.
4.5
rauldc14
04-28-17, 12:21 PM
65. Signs
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Hard to believe this movie is 15 years old. I saw this in the theaters and it was one of the most on your toes experiences. And it still is somewhat. The tension Shymalan builds is unparalleled. The story he weaved was great. Overall this is just a real fun ride. It would be awesome to see Shymalan be able to replicate this success again, though I doubt that happens.
SE7EN is my favourite Fincher and one of my favourite films. Some of Signs is a bit silly but i agree with you it is a fun film.
65. Signs
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I got confused a bit at Signs. I thought it was great aside from something I found silly. When he keeps remembering "swing away", was that really her psychic vision of him hitting aliens with a baseball bat?
I got confused a bit at Signs. I thought it was great aside from something I found silly. When he keeps remembering "swing away", was that really her psychic vision of him hitting aliens with a baseball bat?
Yep. Pretty sure that's what it was supposed to be.
Shamaylan but no PTA on this list. I think it's intervention time Raul.
rauldc14
04-28-17, 01:46 PM
Shamaylan but no PTA on this list. I think it's intervention time Raul.
I don't know that he will ever have a film on a favorites list for me.
Yep. Pretty sure that's what it was supposed to be.
Oof. That's a shame.
cricket
04-28-17, 09:41 PM
I have to watch Signs again; I hardly remember it.
Love Se7en!
rauldc14
04-28-17, 10:31 PM
64. The Avengers
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The cast rocks. I really like Marvel movies and this is certainly one of the best. Again it's just a fun experience, full of action laughter and tension.
cricket
04-28-17, 10:36 PM
I very much enjoyed The Avengers. It was the sequel that lost me.
I'm up and down with Avengers.
Naturally loved it the first time I saw it, kind of deflated the second time. Caught it on TV and almost hated it.
Then I got the urge to rewatch it recently and I think I liked it even more than the first time.
I do wish the filmmaking was more dynamic. Whedon needs lots of practice in constructing dialogue driven scenes, which I found funny since that's, apparently, what he's known for.
I do, for sure, hate the sequel. It's one thing to do a victory lap, another to undo any goodwill from the previous hit and release and meandering mess.
Such a weirdly unconnected film.
The Gunslinger45
04-28-17, 11:29 PM
Love The Avengers, saw it 4 times in the theater, it never got old, and it is a staple of my top 25.
MovieMeditation
04-30-17, 05:28 PM
Not a fan of either Avengers movie. Both are ok entertainment but generally bland, bloated and forgettable movies to me... I do like me some Marvel superhero flicks though. :up:
OUATITW is great. Disliked it the first time around... love it the second. Near masterpiece. Se7en is great as well.
rauldc14
05-04-17, 08:24 PM
63. Casino Royale
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Love Bond movies in general and I really love everything about this one. The music, the cinematography, the characters, the storyline. Eva Green is wonderful. Daniel Craig is great in this one too. Bond films are hard to get better than this.
cricket
05-04-17, 08:34 PM
I never love Bond movies as much as I think I'm going to, and I can hardly remember that one.
The Gunslinger45
05-04-17, 08:41 PM
Hated Daniel Craig.
rauldc14
05-04-17, 10:11 PM
62. The Departed
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Scorcese rules and brings the best out in his actors. Got to love DiCaprio, Jack, Damon and even Wahlberg here. The screenplay is awesome and you have to love the ending to this one. Perhaps his biggest accomplishment in film, although this is certainly not my last film from him.
I'm weird with Bond movies, loved them all as a kid but now i'll only ever watch Connery ones if i see them on. Dunno he's just perfect as Bond for me. Casino Royale is one of the better Bond films though and Craigs best. The Departed is not a favourite Scorsese of mine, it is solid though.
The Gunslinger45
05-04-17, 10:19 PM
Oh f**k yeah! Now we are talking!
rauldc14
05-12-17, 10:10 AM
61. Inception
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Great visuals and a very entertaining story. I love the cast that is in this movie. The world that the movie builds is very interesting and the way Nolan tells his story is captivating.
rauldc14
05-12-17, 10:50 PM
60. Lost in Translation
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Love the chemistry between Bill Murray and Scarlett Johannson. The setting of Tokyo is quite beautiful. It's a great screenplay by Sophia Coppola and a very engaging story to me. Wish I had more to say about it but I haven't seen it in years. Need to get this in my DVD collection.
Stirchley
05-12-17, 11:03 PM
62. The Departed
60. Lost in Translation.
Both great movies that I've seen many times.
Don't like Inception. I'm pleasantly surprised that you like Lost In Translation so much though, i considered nominating it this HOF. There must be some word that's not ironic because it's not ironic that describes me going for a film by someone who despises the Coppola's (especially Sofia) instead of Lost in Translation.
Love both of the last two choices. I don't love Inception this much but it is an easy 4 for me through three viewings. The type of Blockbuster film making I love.
cricket
05-13-17, 12:04 AM
I haven't been able to get into Inception and I haven't seen Lost in Translation yet.
Of course I love The Departed.
I haven't been able to get into Inception and I haven't seen Lost in Translation yet.
Of course I love The Departed.
Seriously? Watch Lost In Translation soon. I dunno, it's all about the mood and how you connect to it, i get everyone who hates it, there's no middle ground really.
There's some defeatist humour that i think you'd appreciate. Not that you are defeatist but that i'm pretty sure it was you i talked to about Bill Murray's demeanor in films now.
Time for the bump I think.
rauldc14
06-01-17, 11:45 AM
59. Take Shelter
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Here's my review that I have previously written after my first watch
Take Shelter-Potential Spoilers
Every Hall of Fame that I have participated in has brought me a new favorite that I can watch over and over again. From Late Spring to After Hours to Ed Wood to Sideways. And now we have Take Shelter. Take Shelter is an incredible moving force full of two very powerful performances. The first is by the male lead, Michael Shannon, who seems to portray schizophrenia to a T. Every scene he is in is memorable and there may be no scene more powerful this decade than his Lions Club scene shouting there is a storm coming. I can't relate to the character itself at all, but I could feel what he is going through and he made it feel very real. Also there was Jessica Chastain who also had an astounding performance. I love how she is always by his side and even though he has nearly tore their family apart with his condition she is there to forgive him. I can't think off of the top of my head a better female performance this decade. What was most impressive to me is how well the two worked in the scenes in which they were together. The problems and the tension and struggle felt very real.
The film was shot beautifully. When we see the storm clouds it is almost majestic looking. The swarm of bird scenes are also very beautifully shot. And the direction here by Jeff Nichols is superb. A lot of people will criticize the ending, but for me it was one of the strong points of the film in that it doesn't give you a direct answer to what is happening. Is it a literal storm? Is it a metaphor? Is it a dream? You can make a case for any of the three options and it still works as a great ending for me. I'm surprised that others don't feel the same way. I need to see some other Nochols work after seeing this one.
Overall, one of the strongest films of this decade. I feel like I'm under rating it a bit but it is certain to go up with another watch I would assume. After 10 films I can say this will be a high threat on my list.
the samoan lawyer
06-01-17, 12:06 PM
59. Take Shelter
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Here's my review that I have previously written after my first watch
Take Shelter-Potential Spoilers
Every Hall of Fame that I have participated in has brought me a new favorite that I can watch over and over again. From Late Spring to After Hours to Ed Wood to Sideways. And now we have Take Shelter. Take Shelter is an incredible moving force full of two very powerful performances. The first is by the male lead, Michael Shannon, who seems to portray schizophrenia to a T. Every scene he is in is memorable and there may be no scene more powerful this decade than his Lions Club scene shouting there is a storm coming. I can't relate to the character itself at all, but I could feel what he is going through and he made it feel very real. Also there was Jessica Chastain who also had an astounding performance. I love how she is always by his side and even though he has nearly tore their family apart with his condition she is there to forgive him. I can't think off of the top of my head a better female performance this decade. What was most impressive to me is how well the two worked in the scenes in which they were together. The problems and the tension and struggle felt very real.
The film was shot beautifully. When we see the storm clouds it is almost majestic looking. The swarm of bird scenes are also very beautifully shot. And the direction here by Jeff Nichols is superb. A lot of people will criticize the ending, but for me it was one of the strong points of the film in that it doesn't give you a direct answer to what is happening. Is it a literal storm? Is it a metaphor? Is it a dream? You can make a case for any of the three options and it still works as a great ending for me. I'm surprised that others don't feel the same way. I need to see some other Nochols work after seeing this one.
Overall, one of the strongest films of this decade. I feel like I'm under rating it a bit but it is certain to go up with another watch I would assume. After 10 films I can say this will be a high threat on my list.
Excellent choice Raul!
MovieMeditation
06-01-17, 12:26 PM
Love Take Shelter. An excellent, haunting and powerful film.
Love Take Shelter. Shotgun Stories is still my favourite from Nichols though, don't think i've met anyone with the same opinion.
rauldc14
06-01-17, 03:28 PM
Sorry for slacking on this by the way. I'll put up another tonight.
rauldc14
06-01-17, 03:34 PM
58. Her
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Here's my write up from the 11th Hall of Fame:
Her
This was technically a Rewatch, but in a way it felt like a very fresh viewing as I feel like I had a different interpretation to the film and I felt that I could appreciate it more. To me, it shows the fragility of humans and the dependence that we have on love, relationships, and friendships. I feel like I have had the feeling because that Theodore did when he said that the OS server wasn't found. It's like not being able to contact someone you love, or even smaller, like being able to not connect to your own internet connection when you feel you "desperately" need it.
As has been stated before, the biggest piece that makes this work is the central performance of Joaquin Phoenix. I feel that his chemistry with the voice performance of Scarlett Johannson is among the best if not the best of this film decade. He was perfect for the role, and so was Johannson. I also liked the performance of Adams and it was a shame she wasn't involved more although she really had no reason to be.
There were a lot of risky scenes, but they seemed like scenes that paid off. There was also a lot of underlying humor that I found added a unique touch to the film.
A huge gamble was taken by Spike Jonze with this sort of story. He had to make something that seemed unbelievable work. And it felt really genuine. Is our world headed for this sort of technology. Well, perhaps not this far, but it isn't completely out of the stretch of the imagination.
The screenplay is hands down one of the best as well. The imagery and the score are beautiful. I feel like I'm underating this film a bit and it has a chance to become one of my favorites as I see it again. I see this film as the winner, which would be well deserved.
4+
MovieMeditation
06-01-17, 03:39 PM
I LOVE Her.
I really loved it on a first viewing, but the second viewing really cemented this as a true favorite of mine. There is so much to this movie and I love being in this weird, different yet very familiar environment. Glad to see it pop up here. :up:
rauldc14
06-01-17, 03:40 PM
My second watch far outweighed the first one. It wasn't in my 100 after the first watch but I was blown away with it the second time.
MovieMeditation
06-01-17, 03:42 PM
Yeah, for me I really liked it the first time but I admired it more on a distance than the extreme investment I had in it the second time around. Not that I wasn't invested at first, but the second viewing it sucked me all in and I was really in this world and in this relationship with the main characters. There is so much to find, study and love in this movie and I, too, wrote about it for the 11th HoF... https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=1582270#post1582270
Miss Vicky
06-02-17, 01:18 PM
I've really been slacking in keeping up with this thread. Sorry about that.
Starting from my last post, of those I've seen there's actually only one that I really didn't like: Lost in Translation.
Se7en, The Departed, and Her are all favorites of mine as well, with Her currently in my top ten and The Departed being a former top ten of mine. Once Upon a Time in the West, Signs, and Take Shelter are all very good. I enjoyed Inception, but I don't have a real solid opinion of it and need to watch it again.
rauldc14
06-02-17, 01:19 PM
57. Boyhood
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I have a lot of respect for the time and energy that was put into this film by Linklater. His direction is superb and among one of the better directiorial jobs that I have seen. The acting is also brilliant and on point. Patricia Arquette was great in her supporting role, and Eller Coltrane and Ethan Hawke were really good too. Loved to see the story unfold and it felt very real, something very important in a drama for me. Screenplay magnificent as well. Obviously I can see the passion that was put into a work such as this.
Her is great of course. Boyhood would be towards the bottom of Linklater for me but i still like it, Hawke is great especially in it.
MovieMeditation
06-02-17, 08:09 PM
You just keep em coming right now.... Boyhood is a masterpiece.
rauldc14
06-03-17, 11:51 AM
56. Laura
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Here was my write up from the 40s Hall of Fame:
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Laura
A fantastic film with a load of suspense! What really engages me is the acting in this film. Dana Andrews, Gene Tierney, Vincent Price, and Clifton Webb were all phenomenal. I loved seeing their characters develop. Tierney in particular has become a favorite of mine after only seeing her in two films I will certainly seek out her other films.
The cinematography was outstanding as well. For Preminger, I enjoyed this more than Anatomy of a Murder which I believe is the only other film of his that I have seen. He sets such a great atmosphere for a classic noir. He makes his audience engaged through the dialogue of his characters.
I will honestly admit I was actually shocked when we saw Laura again. I thought for sure the movie was indeed revolved around her murder, so for me at least that surprise element was very well done. I feel like the movie picked up a lot of pace after that. The ending in particular was really well thought out in my opinion.
This has a chance to become one of my favorite 40s movies of all time. An excellent start to this Hall of Fame and an excellent nomination.
4.5
MovieMeditation
06-03-17, 12:36 PM
Looks like a have a must watch movie for my eventual 40s list. :up:
ShopkeeperTriumph
06-03-17, 05:54 PM
It's so hard for me to watch Boyhood, I sware. Every time I do, I'm like "nope, gotta start selling all of my things, I need to move to Texas, go to college, and have a life changing experience." That damn Linklater.
But, in all seriousness, it's a great movie, I can't decide if this, or Before Sunset is my favorite of his.
cricket
06-04-17, 06:56 PM
I thought Laura was impeccably done, but I just couldn't get into it. Maybe I should try it again.
Love Take Shelter and Boyhood!
rauldc14
06-07-17, 11:11 PM
55. Saving Private Ryan
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The best war movie made in my opinion. The beginning of the film is incredibly strong. The invasion of Normandy was a very powerful scene and the direction by Spielberg is top notch. Also the cinematography is simply magnificent.
Miss Vicky
06-07-17, 11:20 PM
I used to own Saving Private Ryan on VHS but never made it through the whole thing. War movies just aren't really my cup of tea.
rauldc14
06-08-17, 09:34 AM
54. 21 Grams
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As I've said about the movie previously, I think it's the best acting job I've seen from all 3 of the top actors (although Penn may be better in Mystic River, it's still a great performance). Inarritu will certainly become one of my favorite directors possibly when all is said and done, but this is my gem from him. I enjoy how the film was edited and pieced together like a puzzle.
MovieMeditation
06-08-17, 10:45 AM
I better shut up about Saving Private Ryan, but let's just leave it at an impressive opening scene.
I remember really liking 21 Grams though I remember the structure not clicking with me all the way through. Haven't seen it in a long time though.
ShopkeeperTriumph
06-08-17, 10:50 AM
It's been a long time since I've watched both, but I remember liking them a lot. Saving Private Ryan is hard to forget, so that's still pretty fresh in my memory. 21 Grams isn't very fresh in my memory, but with my newfound adoration of Iñárritu since Birdman, it won't be long until I give it another go. I agree, he could easily become an all time favorite of mine as well.
Loved Laura. Like MM i don't like Saving Private Ryan much. Haven't seen 21 Grams.
Stirchley
06-09-17, 03:20 PM
55. Saving Private Ryan
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The best war movie made in my opinion. The beginning of the film is incredibly strong. The invasion of Normandy was a very powerful scene and the direction by Spielberg is top notch. Also the cinematography is simply magnificent.
Totally agree.
cricket
06-10-17, 07:22 PM
I should watch those last two again. I was drunk when I saw 21 Grams and I wasn't crazy about Private Ryan when I saw it at the movies.
rauldc14
06-16-17, 12:27 PM
53. Deja Vu
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One of my favorite Sci Fi movies that I could watch over and over again. I love the concept of the film and I really enjoy the directing from Tony Scott. It also doesn't hurt that my favorite actor Denzel Washington is in it. Good support roles too from Val Kilmer, Adam Goldberg and Paula Patton among others. Just a fun movie.
MovieMeditation
06-16-17, 01:00 PM
Nice surprise. I remember liking Deja Vu.
rauldc14
06-16-17, 01:46 PM
52. Sideways
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Here's my review of Sideways from the Fifth Hall of Fame:
Sideways
I've only seen Sideways twice (I just rewatched it), but it is probably Alexander Payne's best written film. It features two characters, Miles and Jack who both have severe flaws with their lives. They head to wine country for a trip away as Jacks last fling before an impending marriage. Miles is a depressed divorced dude with his last hope in life hinging on his writing skills. Jack is an unhonest man who just loves to have a good time. In a way their journey is a symbol of more danger to their life.
When they get up to Wine Country they meet Mia, who according to Jack wanted to party with them but Miles told her they were just going to crash at the hotel. The encounter between Miles and Jack on their walk back to the hotel is one of my best scene nominations as well. Jack makes it clear that he wants a crazy week to ensue, although that is not exactly what Miles wants. Through their wine touring they also meet Stephanie, whom Jack thinks will be able to fulfill his goals for the week. They all plan to meet for dinner.
You clearly see Miles struggling with his depression at the dinner scene, even so much as to leave the table and call his ex-wife after he has had a few too many drinks. I think Payne shows his characters struggles tremendously and that seen was a great example of that. Everyone as a witness knows that Miles should take a chance at getting to know Mia but he is just stuck on Victoria. And while Jack doesn't think he has a problem, he really does and Payne is able to execute Jacks character as well. Jack finds himself digging a bigger ditch for himself as he continues to fall for Stephanie.
When they all go to Stephanie's house, it forces Miles to open up with Mia and you see his character as a completely different person in a way. He is able to use his love of wine in an effort to open up about his life and to become more comfortable with Mia. He ends up kissing Mia and gives Mia his novel to read, another telling sign that he is ready to move on with his life and open up about things.
As Miles grows up, it seems to me that Jack becomes more and more of a child. Jack goes so far as to abandon Miles from the plans that they had, showing just how little respect Jack is starting to have for the most important people in his life. The transformation of Paul Giamatti's character is one that I think could have deserved an Oscar nomination, while Thomas Haden Church did receive a nomination for his "dirtball character" as well as Virginia Madsen for Mia.
The deception of Jack is tied to Miles as Mia hears about Jack nearing marriage, so much to the point that it affects Miles and Mia's relationship. He then hears that his book has been rejected by the publishers and just when he thought things were taking a turn for the good, he has done another 180. In turn by Mia knowing about Jacks deception, it kills the behind the back relationship that Jack had with Stephanie. Not surprisingly, it comes full circle and Jack and Miles blame each other for their own mishaps. Miles tries to save Jack from his wrongdoings and it affects his life negatively in the end. Just when it seems the friendship might be at a dead end, Miles has to go and get Jacks wallet from the house of his newest fling. Jack realizes everything he has done is wrong and realizes how important Christina is to his life (or so he says). They crash a car so they have an explanation to Jack's nose injury.Can we believe that Jack is sorry for what he has done? This is a question that could go either way. Personally I didn't believe so, but one of Payne's traits is leaving it up to interpretation.
In the end, Jack and Christina get married, and Miles is left to go back to the drawing board. The end scene seems to leave hope for Miles that Mia is a part of that.
The film is filled with so many great lines, but my favorite has to be "I'm not drinking any ****ing Merlot!" Payne has a way of having his actors say the right things at the right time, especially in this film. And the golf scene is one that gives me a great chuckle. I mean who didn't love seeing Jack run after angry men's golf carts?
The funny thing about the film is as a non-wine drinker it actually still makes it appealing to you. The sense of atmosphere that Payne creates in the film gives it a very adventurous touch.
Overall, this is my second favorite movie from Payne but it is not far behind my favorite of his either. I'm glad my REWATCH only strengthened how I feel about the film.
Sideways is really good. I saw it for the first time in that HOF.
Miss Vicky
06-16-17, 02:47 PM
I watched Sideways for the first time in that HOF as well, though my opinion was a little different than yours.
ShopkeeperTriumph
06-18-17, 09:15 AM
Sideways is my favorite from Payne, his filmography is full of nothing but great stuff (I haven't watched Citizen Rush, though.) It'd be a sure lock for my top 20. Giamatti has never been better.
If I had to rank them.
1.Sideways
2.The Descendants
3.Nebraska
4.About Schmidt
5.Election
rauldc14
06-21-17, 10:15 PM
51. Tokyo Story
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My favorite film from the legend Ozu. Here's my 50s HOF write-up:
Tokyo Story
Ozu has to be one of my favorite foreign directors, the way he builds his themes and characters just works splendidly for me. He tells his stories much like a painter tells a story with his drawings, they can be interpreted in many ways and some parts may be more beautiful than others. This is perhaps one of the more beautiful films I have seen. The importance of life and what we value and take for granted is something that has always crossed my mind, so it is a film that can definitely hit home with me. I hope this one fares well in this HOF and the 50s countdown.
4.5
cricket
06-23-17, 08:32 PM
Love Sideways and Tokyo Story!
I haven't seen Deja Vu, and it feels like I've told someone else that recently.
rauldc14
06-23-17, 08:37 PM
50. The Hurricane
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Quite possibly Denzel Washingtons best acting performance. A boxing story with heart, whether he was innocent or not Norman Jewison tells us a great story. Someday I will have to do a more expensive write up. But you don't hear about this movie enough.
I think The Hurricane might just be Denzel's best performance but I didn't like the film nearly as much as you. Owe it another watch eventually. Haven't seen it since the theater.
cricket
06-23-17, 09:21 PM
I haven't seen The Hurricane for whatever reason, but I know the song is brilliant.
I haven't seen The Hurricane for whatever reason, but I know the song is brilliant.
The best is when Denzel walks in the ring and just sings "here I am".
rauldc14
06-23-17, 09:38 PM
I haven't seen The Hurricane for whatever reason, but I know the song is brilliant.
I think you would like it. Consider this a recommendation.
rauldc14
06-23-17, 09:43 PM
49. Wall-E
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Here is my write up from the animation Hall of Fame:
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WALL-E
I saw this last week on yet another rewatch but I hadn't gotten to post anything about it until now. The first thing that strikes me is the visuals and how ahead of its time the concept is. It's a futuristic film that shows us the danger of what could become. Wall E is a very likeable main character who seems like he is not the type that should be lonesome, as we see him at the beginning of the film. I think that is what makes his friendship and relationship with Eve so special. Above all is the score and the animation in this movie. The two of them are in sync more than any other film that I can remember, which makes this a truly special film. I love how the characters and the backgrounds are drawn and the songs make for very special moments in the film. This is a FM that should set the standard for future animation. I almost feel bad not rating it perfectly but a few minor pulls in the story are the only thing that prevents me from doing so.
4.5
Wall-E is fantastic. Top 3 Pixar for me
Miss Vicky
06-23-17, 10:14 PM
Love Wall E.
gbgoodies
06-23-17, 11:45 PM
49. Wall-E
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Wall-E is one of my all-time favorite movies, and easily my favorite Pixar movie. :up:
the samoan lawyer
06-24-17, 05:27 AM
50. The Hurricane
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Quite possibly Denzel Washingtons best acting performance. A boxing story with heart, whether he was innocent or not Norman Jewison tells us a great story. Someday I will have to do a more expensive write up. But you don't hear about this movie enough.
I love The Hurricane and of course Dylans, The Hurricane. Have you read The Sixteenth Round? Highly recommended.
rauldc14
06-25-17, 01:23 PM
48. Rain Man
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Dustin Hoffman's performance ranks up there pretty high for me, and this my be my favorite Tom Cruise role ever too. One of these days I should get to writing something proper about it, because the movie is really well crafted in my opinion. For now, I'll just say it's probably one of my favorite 80s films (I have one other ranked higher here).
I love Rain Man but don't talk about it with my favesfor some reason. I should watch it again, been years.
rauldc14
06-29-17, 01:02 AM
47. Iron Man
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I'm a Marvel fanboy and this is the movie that started it all. A great superhero story full of great action, great effects, and funny moments.
Iron Man is my favorite Marvel and my second favorite super-hero flick. Good choice.
MovieMeditation
06-29-17, 10:03 AM
Haven't seen Hurricane... I love Wall·E, one of Pixar's very best efforts. Cinematically, especially technically, it might just be their best.
I love Rain Man, but I have only seen it once. I really loved it though, but somehow I haven't had a huge urge to revisit it. I own it on Blu though, so hopefully some day soon. I really like Iron Man. A solid superhero film before it become a little too much about the action and the big bangs. Grounded, funny and dramatic with a good story. It didn't hold up as well last time I revisited, but it's still really good for sure.
rauldc14
06-29-17, 11:08 AM
46. Flight
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Figured it was time to give Denzel some love on this list. His performance here is very strong as it usually is. Zemeckis did a great job of directing this film. The beginning scenes with the plane crashing was really well done. I also enjoy the supporting performances, particularly Cheadle and Goodman. It's definitely up there as one of my favorites for this decade.
rauldc14
07-06-17, 01:13 PM
45. Dial M for Murder
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Hitchcock is the man and this is one of his more underrated films. Here's my little mini write up from the HOF it was in:
Dial M for Murder
This movie kicks ass. The dialogue is among the best in film history. I love the location set of the film and the acting is great from everybody involved. I especially love the plot twists that the film takes, it made for a really unpredictable ending. Hitchcock is the master of the atmosphere for a reason. I'd probably rank this as my third or fourth favorite Hitch but I cannot argue with anybody who would place this higher. An easy top 100 film for me.
4.5+
rauldc14
07-06-17, 03:48 PM
44. After Hours
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Officially my new favorite movie from the 1980s. Here's what I wrote about it awhile back:
After Hours SPOILERS WITHIN
This quirky comedy has been a favorite of mine ever since I saw it for The second MOFO Hall of Fame. Griffin Dunne plays a character named Paul whose life is turned upside down one night as he has the strangest night of his life, starting with making a phone call to Kiki Bridges which in turn ends up as a call setting up a meeting with Marcy (played brilliantly by Rosanna Arquette) whom he had met at a diner previously. My first favorite scene is when he is in the cab and his money flies out the window, this is when you know his night will go to hell. He goes to Marcy's but ends up first contacting her paper macheing roommate, whom falls asleep to his massage.
Marcy comes back and is excited that Paul has come to her place. Marcy becomes anxious and afraid and tells a haunting story about her ex-boyfriend. The two go out for coffee and Paul learns Marcy was married to an obsessed Wizard of Oz fanatic who would scream surrender Dorothy in the bedroom. They go back to Marcy's for recreational drug usage and Paul asked about the paper weights that Marcy said Kiki has. Paul rushes out in the rain and tries to get a token for the train but only has 97 cents. Instead he starts walking and makes his way to a bar where he meets Julie who is a waitress there who writes help I hate this job on a receipt. The bartender there is willing to lend Paul money for his train fare home, but can't get his register open. He gives Paul the key to his place so he can get him the key for the register. Paul gives his keys up as collateral and promises to be right back.
As he goes to the bartenders place he is questioned as being a burglar. As he steps out he notices two men putting a paper mâché statue into their vehicle, but they make a quick getaway. He knows it is from Marcy's and he returns it there to see Kiki tied up. Kiki says the two alleged burglars are friends of hers. He goes into Marcy's room and apologizes to her. However, she is found dead by an overdose of drugs. He reports the death to the police and finds that Kiki has left with her friend. The key he was given had a skull that was also tattooed to Marcy.
Walking back to the bar, he runs into Julie. However, the bar has now closed. They go to Julie's house and Julie asks Paul about his problems as she draws a sketch of him. He hears the bar re-open and Julie hopes that she is not going to leave him. But he goes to return the keys. The bartender receives a phone call that his girlfriend Marcy just killed herself and Paul is to the floor shocked at the circle of events that has happened to him tonight. He runs back to Julie who wants to give him a present. She wants to give him a paperweight from KIki Bridges, but he does not want it. He returns across the street again and the bar is closed again.
He again goes to Toms and is chased by the people who thought he was burglarizing their apartment complex. He then makes his way to an After Hour Club where Kiki and her friend are and pleads to be let in. Paul runs out and goes back to Marcy and Kikis, where he looks out the window and finds a group of people who are seemingly looking for somebody. He tries to take a taxi (the same one as earlier when he dodged his fare) but the driver drives off without him. He meets a girl named Gail (Catherine O'Hara) whom he tells her that he is having the worst night of his life and he cannot get home (reminiscent to Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz as well). She offers him a ride home, but inevitably she turns against him as the brigade of people charge after Paul (including Gail in her Ice Cream truck).
Paul witnesses a murder (and states he will probably get blamed for that). Then yells to the sky "what have I done!! " he begs a stranger for help on the street. He calls the police telling them he is in serious trouble as a vigilante mob is coming after him. Paul tells his nights story to the stranger who let him go to his place to call the police. He sees Julie again who is putting up burglary posters of Paul. Paul runs into a diner and again meets Tom.
He tells Tom that an angry mob is after him who all believe that Paul is a thief. And yet again the ice cream truck finds him. Paul runs back to the After Hour Club that he had went to earlier. It is a rather quiet night there but he uses his last quarter on a jukebox and meets a lady. The two share a dance, but then are told that the place is closing up for the night. Paul however is asked to go downstairs with her. Paul hears noises and fears the mob is again after him. He tries to escape but gets plaster poured onto him. They then decide to mâché him to disguise him so the mob does not see him. She continues to work on macheing Paul even against his own wishes. As she exits the room Pepe and Neil break in to steal the papered Paul. He falls out of the truck and is brought back to his workplace in rather rough shape.
My second favorite Scorsese movie here. An absolute treasure of a film that I love hearing peoples thoughts about. I like the darkness and the atmosphere that the film brings. I also thought that Griffin Dunne in the lead role was a fantastic choice.
The female supporting cast that was unveiled one by one through the film was excellent. If I had to pick my favorite, I'd probably stick with Rosanna Arquette for her role as Marcy. But Teri Garr and Catherine O'Hara were memorable as well.
I don't know why but I find it incredibly funny when the brigade if running after him. I am back and forth on whether or not I believe that this film is a dream sequence or not. I usually think of it as a dream sequence mainly due to some of its parallels with Wizard of Oz and Paul being on a journey throughout the film of trying to get home, when really it should be a rather easy task.
The script is genius and the story is original enough to keep you interested throughout the film. It has a quick pace to it and I find rewatching the film making the film even more great than it already is.
rauldc14
07-13-17, 01:52 PM
43. Gravity
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A visual masterpiece and just an overall excellent adventure. I like be the chemistry between Bullock and Clooney. One of my favorite from the Sci Fi genre certainly. One of these days a proper review will be in order.
Miss Vicky
07-13-17, 02:53 PM
I like Flight and Rain Man, though neither are favorites. Hated Iron Man and thought Gravity was beautiful but boring. I know I liked Dial M but don't really remember anything else about it.
rauldc14
07-13-17, 02:57 PM
Have you liked any Marvel movies Miss Vicky?
Miss Vicky
07-13-17, 03:09 PM
Have you liked any Marvel movies Miss Vicky?
No, but I've only seen a couple of them. I don't really do superheroes.
Citizen Rules
07-13-17, 05:26 PM
Passengers Raul, if you like Gravity, watch Passengers.
rauldc14
07-13-17, 07:17 PM
42. Halloween
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The ultimate horror film and the film that may have most popularized the slasher genre. I have to thank Sexy Celebrity and Swan for endorsing this film and it has become one of my favorites since then. A film that relies a lot on it's great direction and has built a great atmosphere to the film. I often compare many horror films to this but the others usually don't hold a candle to it.
rauldc14
07-14-17, 01:44 PM
41. Crash
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You all hate it, but I love it. I love the way the story is told, how it bounces back from one characters story to another. And it's great to see how it all collides together. I really like Dillon, Pena, Bullock, Newton, Cheadle and the list goes on and on. I really think the score is underrated too. Just an overall film that while it didn't work for pretty much everyone, it works really good for me.
Miss Vicky
07-14-17, 02:07 PM
You all hate it.
Yep.
The Gunslinger45
07-14-17, 03:02 PM
Yep.
I second.
44. After Hours
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Love this movie. Hope it gets a blu ray release
Stirchley
07-14-17, 04:59 PM
41. Crash
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You all hate it, but I love it. I love the way the story is told, how it bounces back from one characters story to another. And it's great to see how it all collides together. I really like Dillon, Pena, Bullock, Newton, Cheadle and the list goes on and on. I really think the score is underrated too. Just an overall film that while it didn't work for pretty much everyone, it works really good for me.
I love it.
cricket
07-14-17, 08:01 PM
Love Rain Man, Iron Man, Flight, Dial M for Murder, Halloween, and After Hours.
I remember really liking Crash but it's a bit faded now. I'd like to see it again.
I liked Wall E but wasn't crazy about Gravity.
I've got Hurricane on my Netflix queue!
rauldc14
07-15-17, 03:36 PM
40. Up
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An absolutely charming tale about life and adventure. A film that can make one laugh, cry, be happy, and go through all human emotions. The first ten minutes of the film may be the best, but it's great throughout. To go with it are great characters, an adventurous story, and some fantastic animation. This is one that seems to keep vaulting up my list.
I am jonesing to watch Up again. I need to get on that. Dial M is my fave from your last few picks. Sorry to Mofo and Marty, but I don't get the After Hours love.
The Gunslinger45
07-15-17, 03:51 PM
Great selections here Raul. And a few flicks I have yet to see. Namely Up.
cricket
07-15-17, 04:43 PM
Sorry to Mofo and Marty, but I don't get the After Hours love.
I don't know how many times you've seen it but I wasn't a big fan the first time.
I don't know how many times you've seen it but I wasn't a big fan the first time.
Only once. I will give it another look at some point.
Miss Vicky
07-15-17, 05:23 PM
Of course I highly approve of the inclusion of Up, though I'm disappointed by its placement.
rauldc14
07-15-17, 08:21 PM
I am jonesing to watch Up again. I need to get on that. Dial M is my fave from your last few picks. Sorry to Mofo and Marty, but I don't get the After Hours love.
I would watch it again. Has certainly gotten better with time.
Out of the last few listed I've only seen Up. Goes to show how little movies I've seen
42. Halloween
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The ultimate horror film and the film that may have most popularized the slasher genre. I have to thank Sexy Celebrity and Swan for endorsing this film and it has become one of my favorites since then. A film that relies a lot on it's great direction and has built a great atmosphere to the film. I often compare many horror films to this but the others usually don't hold a candle to it.
:) :up:
There's alot i like here in the last few pages, don't think i disliked any of them either.
One of these days i'm going to watch Crash, from everything i've heard it sounds bad but who knows maybe i'll like it. I'm actually just finishing the Going Clear book right now which is making Gibneys doc fall down my favourites as there's so much more to it. Anyway Crash's director Paul Haggis plays a big part in the book so that's kinda made me want to see it even though they aren't that related.
rauldc14
07-17-17, 07:51 PM
39. The Hangover
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The movie does everything it needs to and then some. It's a hilarious movie with a fun story. The Vegas backdrop is something that is obviously quite appealing for me. The characters are hilarious and the jokes are endless. It's a highly quotable comedy. This is what I seek in comedies, which often are a tricky genre to rate, but this is certainly deserving of being high up on my list of favorites because I can continously go back to it.
Haven't watched it in years, The Hangover was definitely alot of fun the last time i did.
Cole416
07-17-17, 10:40 PM
Up and The Hangover.. great picks. Both made my top 40 as well.
Miss Vicky
07-17-17, 10:42 PM
I hated The Hangover.
rauldc14
07-20-17, 01:56 PM
38. V for Vendetta
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Portman and Weaving were awesome. I loved the cinematography and the costume design for V. Just a great political thriller for me that at some point I need to talk about more.
rauldc14
07-21-17, 02:58 PM
37. Goodfellas
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Scorsese is one of my favorite directors and I would consider this his best and most well rounded film. The casting is perfect and they all deliver on their acting. Peshi is probably the highlight, but they are all really good. The story is intriguing and the dialogue is as good as it gets.
Cynema De Bergerac
07-21-17, 03:13 PM
I hated The Hangover.
Agreed.
Cynema De Bergerac
07-21-17, 03:14 PM
I've bounced back and forth between 'The Departed' and 'Goodfellas.' But I also agree; 'Goodfellas' might just be his best.
rauldc14
07-21-17, 11:51 PM
36. The Bucket List
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A film full of laughs and cries for me. Nicholson and Freeman are the perfect tandem. I know a lot of people aren't keen on this movie but it really means a lot to me and it is a favorite of a lot of people that I know.
Miss Vicky
07-22-17, 02:53 AM
I thought The Bucket List was just decent.
rauldc14
07-22-17, 02:53 PM
35. Inside Man
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Love this suspense thriller. Denzel is great in it obviously but the atmosphere and the bank being on lockdown itself are great. I also like the rest of the acting a lot, Clive Owen makes a bad ass bank robber. Overall I'd say this is Spike Lee's best and most fun film to watch.
Goodfellas, hell to the yeah. Bucket List is fun but far from a favorite. V and Inside Man deserve rewatches. I was lukewarm on both upon first viewings.
I liked Inside Man but need to rewatch. Goodfellas is my fav Scorsese after Taxi Driver. Haven't seen the others
MovieMeditation
07-22-17, 03:37 PM
Dislike Hangover. V for Vendetta is really good. Goodfellas is a masterpiece. Not seen Bucket List.
Inside Man was one of the movies I saw in my earlier "film fan" days but before really becoming a cinephile. I remember it to be really good and I should rewatch it and see if I like it as much as then.
Guaporense
07-22-17, 05:06 PM
I couldn't emphasize with the villainous characters in Goodfellas. I found all his other movies great though. My top 5 of his:
1 - Taxi Driver
2 - The Wolf of Wall Street
3 - The Aviator
4 - After Hours
5 - Shutter Island
I liked his Di Caprio movies more than his De Niro movies, I think it's because I emphasize more with a pretty boy like Di Caprio than with an ugly guy like De Niro.
I hated The Hangover.
That movie was a great one.
I think that Miss Vicky's "hated it list" is a nice recommendation list for me. :D
Miss Vicky
07-22-17, 05:17 PM
Am I not on ignore anymore?
Guaporense
07-22-17, 06:14 PM
Of course not. Why would you my dear?
Of course not. Why would you my dear?
I am right? ...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Re72di5phM0
cricket
07-24-17, 09:50 AM
Goodfellas and The Hangover are two of my biggest favorites!
I didn't like Inside Man as much as I had hoped, while I liked V for Vendetta more than I thought I would.
Haven't seen The Bucket List.
HashtagBrownies
07-24-17, 07:21 PM
37. Goodfellas
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Scorsese is one of my favorite directors and I would consider this his best and most well rounded film. The casting is perfect and they all deliver on their acting. Peshi is probably the highlight, but they are all really good. The story is intriguing and the dialogue is as good as it gets.
What really bugs me about that film is that too much happens every minute, it's impossible to follow. That's why I love Taxi Driver, it takes its plot very slowly.
You find Goodfellas hard to follow? Damn, it was my favourite film when i was like 11 year old i watched it every week and had no trouble following it.
HashtagBrownies
07-24-17, 07:57 PM
You find Goodfellas hard to follow? Damn, it was my favourite film when i was like 11 year old i watched it every week and had no trouble following it.
Hmmm, I should give it a rewatch
rauldc14
07-28-17, 11:14 PM
34. Double Indemnity
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The standard definition of a fantastic film noir. The acting is excellent and the direction by the great Billy Wilder is fantastic. I plan on rewatching it soon for the 40s Hall of Fame so I will have more to say then. But one of my favorites from that decade certainly.
Guaporense
07-28-17, 11:19 PM
What really bugs me about that film is that too much happens every minute, it's impossible to follow. That's why I love Taxi Driver, it takes its plot very slowly.
Indeed. That's why I watch Béla Tarr's movies. They are slow enough so that I can easily follow then. :D
cricket
07-29-17, 07:34 PM
Didn't care that much for Double Indemnity the first time but loved it when I saw it again recently for the HoF.
cricket
07-29-17, 07:35 PM
You find Goodfellas hard to follow? Damn, it was my favourite film when i was like 11 year old i watched it every week and had no trouble following it.
You should be ashamed that it's not in your current top 10. ASHAMED!
rauldc14
07-29-17, 07:44 PM
33. Goldfinger
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The best Bond film in my opinion and I really like the franchise. Connery of course is the best Bond and I really like Goldfinger and Oddjob as the villains here. It's the best Bond story for me and one of the best 60s films.
rauldc14
08-01-17, 12:47 PM
32. Braveheart
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Really like everything about this film. The first hour of the film is great storytelling. The cinematography and scores are both fantastic. And Mel Gibson directs himself to a very fantastic performance.
Miss Vicky
08-01-17, 12:49 PM
Hated Braveheart. Haven't seen Goldfinger.
MovieMeditation
08-01-17, 12:53 PM
Didn't adore Goldfinger like everyone else seems to last time I checked, but I liked it well enough.
Braveheart is fantastic.
Citizen Rules
08-01-17, 02:07 PM
I just reread this entire thread, lots of good stuff here👍 and I had missed a lot of them as I haven't been as active on MoFo.
I just requested 3 of Raul's top movies that I'd never seen but sound great: The Quiet Man, Signs, Wall-E
I wonder what the top 30 will be like?:p
HashtagBrownies
08-01-17, 03:04 PM
Braveheart was fine. Need to give Goldfinger a rewatch.
Not a fan of Braveheart. Goldfinger is second best Bond after From Russia With Love for me.
honeykid
08-02-17, 06:55 AM
BOOOOOOOOOOO! :p
rauldc14
08-03-17, 02:31 PM
31. Finding Nemo
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My second favorite animated film and my favorite Pixar film of all time. The animation is gorgeous and I love the story.
MovieMeditation
08-03-17, 03:35 PM
Don't love Nemo as much as I used to, but it's still a great film.
If it's not making my own top 5 Pixars, it'll be juuust missing it...
The Gunslinger45
08-03-17, 03:46 PM
Double Indemnity is my second favorite Noir, Goldfinger was good, and I like Braveheart but I have not seen it in forever.
Miss Vicky
08-03-17, 04:18 PM
I like Nemo, but I don't think it's one of Pixar's best.
rauldc14
08-04-17, 02:06 PM
30. Spirited Away
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My favorite animated film of all time. And the second most imaginative film ever. Here's what I said about it last watch for 8th Hall of Fame, wish I had said more:
Spirited Away
This was a highly anticipated rewatch, and it's my favorite animated film of all time. The animation is on a level of its own, the mates tic world that is created is truly one of the most mesmerizing and original in film history. The vibrant colors and characters Miyazakiuses to tell his story are completely perfect. This is the film that got me into Miyazaki, and although he has created other great films, this is a true masterpiece. The story is captivating to me and it's the most imaginative film that I have seen with the only competition being Wizard of Oz. Needless to say, I really hope this film does very well! An excellent nomination!
4.5+
Miss Vicky
08-04-17, 02:07 PM
Damn Miyazaki
Guaporense
08-04-17, 05:01 PM
That was in your top 10 a year ago. Now fell so much.
Damn Miyazaki
Guessing you just have to type "D" on your Kindle for that to show up now :D
Spirited Away is in my top ten Animated Films. Love it and Miyazaki of course. Think he's underrated here, i should dedicate my next 30 Thousand posts to telling people here that because i don't think that's been done on MovieForums :shifty:
rauldc14
08-05-17, 10:32 AM
I would love to rewatch all things Miyazaki soon.
MovieMeditation
08-05-17, 10:55 AM
I like Spirited Away, maybe even really like it, but I don't adore Miyazaki the way others do. He has a handful though that is really good and 1-2 maybe even great. I understand the appeal though and why he is respected so much. If anything, I appreciate the hard work laid into the animation aspect of it all. And the mind of Miyazaki is indeed a special one...
cricket
08-06-17, 10:12 AM
I love Braveheart and I'm not usually a fan of those types of movies.
I like Goldfinger but I never like Bond films as much as I think I will.
Like Nemo but don't care for Spirited Away.
Citizen Rules
08-06-17, 01:57 PM
I'm not the biggest fan of animation, but I really loved the intricate spirit world of Spirited Away. I could watch it again.
rauldc14
08-07-17, 09:40 PM
29. The Dark Knight
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Here's a review from awhile back.
In my attempt to watch the trilogy back to back to back, there was never a doubt that this is the lead dog of the three. Not only the best of the trilogy but perhaps the best comic book movie ever made (Iron Man gives it a bit of a run for its money). The main thing that keeps me glued to being able to watch it over and over is the never ending action of this movie. The action scenes are some of the best creations that Nolan has ever directed, and the screen shots of Gotham are truly stunning. It's awesome to me that he could use a Chicago and yet make it into his own Gotham City. I feel an instant upgrade in this from Begins to TDK. I remember the insane anticipation with this movie when it came out in theaters and it has delivered ever since then.
Heath Ledgers performance as The Joker may in fact be my favorite supporting performance of all time. He doesn't play The Joker, he is The Joker, to the point that we all love to see this villain on the screen. He's a bit like Hannibal Lecter in the sense that he doesn't have a monstrous amount of screen time, but he packs a punch and makes every scene that he is in the best parts of the film.
I truly think Bale shined as well. I know a lot of people were disappointed with his raspy voice, but I was not one of them. Bale has a lot of range and he certainly pulls off being Batman With ease. I also preferred Gyllenhaal in the Rachel role in comparison with Katie Holmes. Michael Caine and Morgan Freeman, two of my favorite actors, show why they are two of the best supporting actors of cinema even though they weren't in the most shiny of roles.
The score is a bit of something that stays in your head throughout. Climax scenes are always accompanied by the greatest score bits in any of Nolan's films. And like I hit on before the cinematography is fantastic as a whole. But one thing that really is under shadowed is the humor. I like how the film also adds a bit of humor in here and there. I'm always a sucker for films that do this, and since Nolan isn't necessarily much of a jokester with his films it still shows me that he is capable. As I said before with Ledger, this is a film that catapults Nolan into being a potential actor's director, and getting the most out of his cast. Maybe not to the level of a Russell or Payne as we have talked about previously, but the potential is certainly there.
Overall, The Dark Knight isn't just a good comic movie, it's a great movie period! When I do my top 100 next year it will definitely be a certainty on the list, and a top 50 spot is close to a guarantee.
4.5+
cricket
08-07-17, 09:46 PM
I liked The Dark Knight, but it was actually my least favorite of the trilogy. I think they're all pretty close though.
Miss Vicky
08-07-17, 10:10 PM
I still love Ledger's performance, but I seem to enjoy the movie less and less with each viewing.
The Dark Knight is the only Nolan film i love.
MovieMeditation
08-08-17, 10:13 AM
Dark Knight is a prime example of a blockbuster. A masterpiece in creating spectacle and entertainment while actually telling a great story. A really well made crime thriller first, and a superhero film second.
Still love it to this day and it's one of my favourite films for sure.
Citizen Rules
08-08-17, 01:51 PM
I've never seen the Dark Knight:p
Guaporense
08-08-17, 03:26 PM
The Dark Knight was a very forced film. To me it felt like: "look, I am a superhero movie that takes itself seriously". In the end it felt overblown and unsatisfying.
MovieMeditation
08-08-17, 04:00 PM
The Dark Knight was a very forced film. To me it felt like: "look, I am a superhero movie that takes itself seriously". In the end it felt overblown and unsatisfying.
Your comments are always so utterly dumb to listen to. So shallow and stupid. You've basically only come in this thread to make weird comments about movies that aren't Ghibli...
It is expected I guess. I shouldn't even bother.
The Gunslinger45
08-08-17, 04:02 PM
Still the best live action Batman movie in my opinion. And Nolan's best film.
Guaporense
08-08-17, 10:46 PM
I am not a big fan of superheroes. So my top Nolan movies are The Prestige, Inception and Interestellar. Among the Batman movies I found all three entertaininng but Dark Knight is indeed the best one of the three but its not my genre. Nolan is obviously a very talented director.
Sexy Celebrity
08-09-17, 01:49 AM
I also preferred Gyllenhaal in the Rachel role
Sometimes it's just weird seeing this name in reference to a totally different person. Yes, it's his sister, but still. It would be like if there was an Amanda Schwarzenegger. Just wrong.
MovieMeditation
08-14-17, 03:21 PM
MOAR MOAR!!!!
C'MON RAUL!!!
rauldc14
08-20-17, 10:10 PM
28. American Hustle
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Russell's screenplays have always fascinated me, and this is my favorite movie of his. He has a way of getting the best out of his cast, and this cast certainly packs a punch. In particular I really like Amy Adams and Jennifer Lawrence in this movie.
cricket
08-20-17, 10:30 PM
Loved American Hustle!
The Gunslinger45
08-20-17, 11:44 PM
I myself did not. Performances were great, everything else not so much. Then again I am not a David O Russell fan.
rauldc14
08-22-17, 03:23 PM
27. Grapes of Wrath
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FyMccJqH32Q/Uo6D0I89EKI/AAAAAAAAAE0/AllOIe6rMKU/s1600/grapes.jpg
I love John Ford directed films and this is my favorite of the bunch. He puts John Steinbeck's novel to life and that is a milestone in itself as the book is equally as great. The acting is one of the many highlights, I loved Henry Fonda in the lead role and Jane Darwell was great amongst all the others.
MovieMeditation
08-22-17, 10:07 PM
FINALLY.
Anyways, American Hustle is a love and hate deal for me. There was something about I liked but it also kind of bored me and threw me off. Guess I should go for another watch.
Grapes of Wrath is a long overdue one for me.
cricket
08-26-17, 08:56 AM
Loved The Grapes of Wrath!
Citizen Rules
08-26-17, 01:54 PM
Loved The Grapes of Wrath!Same here, and I'm pretty sure that one will be placing higher up on the 40s Countdown.
rauldc14
08-29-17, 11:02 AM
26. The Prestige
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My favorite Nolan film. It's perfect suspense building and a great story. I love to see the two magicians constantly trying to one up each other. It's great entertainment. The acting is sensational, particularly from Bale and Jackman. The cinematography and love of the film gives it a classic feel too. An all time great and something that feels very original for me.
I like or quite like but don't love any of the last three. The Grapes of Wrath is my favourite of those.
Someone else who thinks The Prestige is Nolan's best. I wonder how many of us are out there
Miss Vicky
08-29-17, 11:11 AM
It's been a few years since I last watched The Prestige, but I did enjoy it quite a bit - which is surprising considering my thoughts on both of its main stars.
MovieMeditation
08-31-17, 06:33 AM
I used to absolutely love The Prestige but it's lost a good bit of its impact over the years. The WOW effect of the twists and turns seem less clever now and kind of brings the movie down a bit for me. Still a well made film though. I miss the ambitious Nolan - the one that puts in a shot of hats in a forest and the the one that films a spinning top beginning to wobble. I mean, how his career basically took off with a movie like Momento presented in backwards order and now with Dunkirk he made his most barebone straight forward no nonsense film yet... I miss the old Nolan.
Citizen Rules
08-31-17, 02:16 PM
I was surprised at how much I liked The Prestige, it was a very interwoven story. I've only seen it once and would like to see it again, someday.
cricket
09-02-17, 09:25 PM
I didn't care for The Prestige
rauldc14
09-11-17, 02:41 PM
25. State of Play
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I love this movie. It's a personal favorite of mine. I love the unraveling of everything that happens and the acting is just awesome from everybody involved. In particular I really enjoy Russell Crowe and Rachel McAdams in this movie. The film has a lot of scenes that are very tense and thrilling, which keep you on the edge of your seat. The script is great too.
MovieMeditation
09-11-17, 02:42 PM
Been a while since I saw that one... Might be due to a rewatch.
Are we gonna see the updates come more rapidly now, raul?`:D
rauldc14
09-11-17, 02:52 PM
I hope so. I always forget about this.
MovieMeditation
09-11-17, 02:54 PM
Sure... "forget"
:p
Haven't seen State of Play. Looks like something I might like
cricket
09-17-17, 09:15 AM
I got State of Play a couple months back based on your recommendation. My wife and I very much enjoyed it.
cat_sidhe
09-17-17, 09:49 AM
I got State of Play a couple months back based on your recommendation. My wife and I very much enjoyed it.
I dug the BBC miniseries, and was happy with this movie version of it. Very happy. At first I wondered if it would translate as well in the US, but it was good!! Very!
rauldc14
09-18-17, 09:14 AM
24. Psycho
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rY69g3LbJiY/Vc0B0jzxh-I/AAAAAAAAZ30/C6z24Hati4U/s640/psycho_1960-scaled9801.jpg
One of the better filmed movies in my opinion. Scene for scene, the film has no flaws. A perfectly shot and very well acted film that builds it's suspense better than no other. Not the first horror movie but I still consider the film a pioneer of it's genre. And of course, it's a Hitchcock film and this is one of his best (a clue that there are more to come :p)
MovieMeditation
09-18-17, 09:21 AM
Wuhuuu! Awesome pick! Psycho is excellent!
Psycho is great of course. Think it's probably the best film to introduce someone to Black & White films with. I do disagree that it has no flaws though, that explanation at the end is just...ugh.
rauldc14
09-18-17, 09:37 AM
Psycho is great of course. Think it's probably the best film to introduce someone to Black & White films with. I do disagree that it has no flaws though, that explanation at the end is just...ugh.
We talked about that during that Hitch thing. Don't bother me in the least :)
Psycho is another thing I should have seen by now but for whatever reason haven't
honeykid
09-18-17, 12:34 PM
Psycho is brilliant. Nice to see a decent film on the list again. ;):D
HashtagBrownies
09-18-17, 12:34 PM
24. Psycho
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Haven't seen it in ages, still love it though.
rauldc14
09-19-17, 12:25 PM
23. Gladiator
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Love everything about this movie. The score and the cinematography are spectacular. I love Russell Crowe as Maximus and Phoenix's performance is fantastic as well. All the supporting roles were great as well. Ridley Scott's best film!
MovieMeditation
09-19-17, 12:27 PM
For what it is - a big budget blockbuster swords and sandals movie - it's a great watch. I like epic movies like this once in a while and Gladiator is definitely up there with the greatest of them, together with the likes of Braveheart. Good pick, raul! :up:
Ridley Scott's best film? I don't know about that though. ;)
Miss Vicky
09-19-17, 12:30 PM
I'm shocked, that makes four movies in a row that I like!
rauldc14
09-20-17, 10:23 AM
22. Gran Torino
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Should come as a surprise to nobody that I think Clint Eastwood is the man. I take this film as a tribute to his entire filmography and often wonder at one point if this was supposed to be his Swan song. Glad it wasn't and he's still making films. Acting wise, this is probably my favorite of his.
MovieMeditation
09-20-17, 10:33 AM
It was supposed to be his swan song to acting, but then someone lured him into another, lesser production to go out on. Shame.
Because yes, Gran Torino is GREAT. It's very much a tribute of such; a movie with a character that kind of reflects the type that Eastwood has played many times and became famous on - only older, more grumpy, and more bad-ass. :p Love it.
Both of those are entertaining but neither are favourites of mine.
rauldc14
09-25-17, 03:56 PM
21. Silence of the Lambs
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Love everything about this film. The atmsophere created is phenomenal, the script and the story are stellar. Of course it wouldn't be what it is without the great performances from Anthony Hopkins (who is one of my favorite screen villains ever) and Jodie Foster, who played her role as Clarice Starling beautifully. A well deserved movie that won the Oscar big 5.
Last time i watched Silence of the Lambs i didn't like it as much as i used to. Still good but i prefer Manhunter.
rauldc14
09-25-17, 04:15 PM
Last time i watched Silence of the Lambs i didn't like it as much as i used to. Still good but i prefer Manhunter.
I like Lambs much better obviously, but I also liked Manhunter. For me, it's those ending scenes in Lambs that seal the deal.
Gladiator, Gran Torino and Silence of the Lambs are all solid films :up:
Miss Vicky
09-25-17, 04:35 PM
I didn't care for Silence of the Lambs.
I haven't seen Gran Torino, but I doubt I'd like it.
rauldc14
09-26-17, 10:51 AM
20. Sansho the Bailiff
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The most gutwrenching film that I have seen. Everything about the filmmaking is perfect and the movie is filmed beautifully. Mizoguchi is one of the more underrated directors and this is certainly his masterpiece.
Ugetsu is still the only Mizoguchi i've seen. Have to get to that soon.
rauldc14
09-26-17, 03:41 PM
I liked Ugetsu more the second time around, but Sansho is my favorite Mizoguchi so far. Though I think I've actually only seen 3 or 4. I'm excited to see more.
edarsenal
09-26-17, 04:19 PM
looks like I just might make it for the final twenty. Just finished slavering this thread with reps. A lot of great movies I enjoy, some I haven't seen and a couple that I didn't care for; but then, that's what makes these so much fun!
MovieMeditation
09-26-17, 04:45 PM
I'm not up with the hype of Silence of the Lambs.
I was recommended to watch Sansho once, but never got around it...
rauldc14
09-27-17, 01:22 PM
19. It Happened One Night
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Another big 5 winner here and my favorite from the great Frank Capra. I absolutely love the performances of Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert and they have great chemistry in this one. And I like the adventure that they take. It's a film that has a little bit of everything for me, but it's screenplay is the golden key to why I love it so much. Movies like this are a staple of classic Hollywood and films like this are what got me into the classics myself.
Love It Happened One Night. It's just such a sweet, endearing film. Rewatched it last year thinking it maybe wouldn't hold up but it was just as good.
edarsenal
10-02-17, 07:29 PM
been quite a few years since watching It Happened One Night, LOVELY film!
rauldc14
10-11-17, 02:38 PM
18. Some Like It Hot
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My favorite screwball comedy of all time. Billy Wilder is a genius and his writing here is the best display of that. Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon make a great comedic 1-2 punch and we haven't seen a better Marilyn Monroe on the screen. The story is just great and the movie is really funny and has held up extremely well.
Not a big fan of Some Like It Hot. It's fine but it'd be towards the bottom of Wilder for me.
rauldc14
10-11-17, 02:46 PM
Not a big fan of Some Like It Hot. It's fine but it'd be towards the bottom of Wilder for me.
No way Jose!!!!!!!!
That's alright, I like being different.
TheUsualSuspect
10-11-17, 05:30 PM
I used to absolutely love The Prestige but it's lost a good bit of its impact over the years. The WOW effect of the twists and turns seem less clever now and kind of brings the movie down a bit for me. Still a well made film though. I miss the ambitious Nolan - the one that puts in a shot of hats in a forest and the the one that films a spinning top beginning to wobble. I mean, how his career basically took off with a movie like Momento presented in backwards order and now with Dunkirk he made his most barebone straight forward no nonsense film yet... I miss the old Nolan.
Even though it seems he doesn't post here anymore, I couldn't disagree with him more on this comment. There are so many little subtle hints and clues that Nolan presents to us in this film that on rewatches, I find something new every damn time. It's such a detailed and cleverly plotted film that it doesn't rely on spectacle. One of Nolan's best films.
And to say that he misses an ambitious Nolan is preposterous to me. How is a film like Dunkirk not ambitious? Or Interstellar? I just don't get his way of thinking on this one.
I urge everyone to check out The Prestige, really good film.
TheUsualSuspect
10-11-17, 05:31 PM
Also, update your first post mate!!!
rauldc14
10-15-17, 11:21 AM
17. The Wizard of Oz
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The most imaginative film ever created and one that I can go back to time and time again. This movie is a timeless classic that actually doesn't get enough love on Mofo. Everything about it is perfect really.
Love Wizard Of Oz. I think it will get its due on the 30's list. Most people love it on some level. I think I kind of started to take it for granted a bit. I should watch it before my next 100. I have kind of let all my kid oriented stuff slide off my list and that's not entirely fair. I think it is more that I have seen them all so much as opposed to me not loving them like I used to.
rauldc14
10-15-17, 11:31 AM
Hope it gets it's due on the 30s list. It should certainly, and I think you are right that it will.
Miss Vicky
10-15-17, 11:42 AM
I didn't care much for It Happened One Night and, of course, I hate The Wizard of Oz.
rauldc14
10-15-17, 12:36 PM
16. A Beautiful Mind
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Everything about this film is indeed beautiful. The acting particularly from Russell Crowe and Jennifer Connelly is spectacular. The score is resounding and the cinematography as well. The story is one that is engaging and heartwarming. It's excellent and an underrated Oscar winner.
Beautiful Mind needs a rewatch. I loved it in the theater but it has been a long time.
cricket
10-16-17, 07:15 PM
Big thumbs up for Some Like it Hot, Oz, Psycho, Lambs, and It Happened One Night.
I also really like Sansho and Gran Torino.
I didn't care for Gladiator or A Beautuful Mind the one time I saw them.
rauldc14
10-16-17, 08:54 PM
15. Million Dollar Baby
https://nypdecider.files.wordpress.com/2014/07/million-dollar-baby.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=646&h=335&crop=1
Eastwood is arguably my favorite director of all time and this is masterful filmmaking. I really respect him for doing it on both sides of the camera in this one. The acting by Swank is phenomenal, and also good support performances by Eastwood and Freeman. The score is stunning as well and the story itself is beautifully told.
cricket
10-16-17, 08:56 PM
That didn't quite have the dramatic effect on me I hoped for but it's still very good. I agree with you about Eastwood as director, and I'll add that Swank is one of my favorite actresses.
I think it's me and you alone on the Million Dollar Baby hiil but that's okay, I love it.
Miss Vicky
10-16-17, 09:51 PM
A Beautiful Mind is very good, though it's never been a personal favorite. I haven't seen Million Dollar Baby and I doubt I would like it.
rauldc14
10-16-17, 09:53 PM
A Beautiful Mind is very good, though it's never been a personal favorite. I haven't seen Million Dollar Baby and I doubt I would like it.
I actually think you wouldn't mind it. Who knows though.
Citizen Rules
10-16-17, 10:50 PM
15. Million Dollar Baby
Eastwood is arguably my favorite director of all time and this is masterful filmmaking... I only seen it once but was very impressed with the movie.
Eastwood is one of my favorite directors who is working today. He's so well balanced in his story telling and he never rushes scenes, very solid in his film making.
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