Gatsby's Top 51 Films
 

Since I've joined for a month now I decided to make my own top films list. But since 100 is a bit too much and because I wanted to have a bit of a twist I decided to make it into a 'Top 51 Films' list, not 50 nor 52. Just 51.

Enough chit-chat, and with further ado, let the show begin! :D

51. Blazing Saddles

http://i.imgur.com/PmzDxou.jpg

A laugh-out-loud spoof of westerns and a hidden sharp criticism on racism.

50. Edward Scissorhands

http://i.imgur.com/Dss0XgH.jpg

The gothic atmosphere mixed with a warm story makes a wonderful match.

49. Diner

http://i.imgur.com/dIYH1cr.jpg

A extremely well written drama about 6 young men, the dialogue is unique and hits its mark every time, not to mention the good acting is a big help.

I saw Diner recently and thought it was very good, and I've always loved Blazing Saddles.

I still haven't seen Edward Scissorhands.

I like when new members do a favorites list because it's interesting to see how it changes over time. Look forward to the rest!

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So far, no, but bring it on! Looking forward to seeing your list. :)

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Edward Scissorhands is pretty great.

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+rep for Edward Scissorhands.

Though it'd be nice if you told us a bit about why you like each film.

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Love Diner. I think it might just be me, you, and mark though.

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Yeah, mark's a big fan.

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"It's Ripley's."
http://photos.tripomatic.com/photo/5...3831383937.jpg

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Followed Miss Vicky's advice and added a bit of explanation about why I like the films I chose. :)

I like Mel Brooks movies, but I think Blazing Saddles is a bit overrated.
I'm not a big Johnny Depp fan, but Edward Scissorhands is one of my favorites of his films.
I haven't seen Diner in a long time, but as I recall, it was a pretty good movie.

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Bump for publicity

48. Mad Max

http://i.imgur.com/CceUBz1.jpg

A classic speedy, hardcore brutal action movie that manages to be so without going messily over-the-top like many imitators do.

47. American Graffiti

http://i.imgur.com/71Cr9An.jpg

The type of movie that seems to have a very predictable story, but end up finding it to be extraordinary.

46. Life Of Pi

http://i.imgur.com/tQ2yVEV.jpg

Made me think a lot about the relativity or truth, as well as candy my eyes with its effects.

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+rep for Life of Pi. I definitely did not enjoy Mad Max as much as you did.

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I was wondering how long it was going to take before American Graffiti got some love on this site. I saw it again recently and was blown away at what a good movie it is. Props for that and also for Edward Scissorhands.

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Digging your selections of The Road Warrior and Blazing Saddles.

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:nope: I'm still not onboard. However, there are those here who'd say that was to your credit. :D

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I'll give you +rep for Mad Max, but I thought its sequels were much better than it was.

Thumbs up for Mad Max and American Graffiti:up:

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Diner is a favorite of mine as well. Mad Max left me surprisingly underwhelmed when I finally got around to seeing it. I haven't seen Blazing Saddles, but the rest are all varying levels of good.