"Men speak conveniently of love when it serves their purpose."
45. Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991)
Perhaps I put this one a little far up on this list, but I really liked this movie in spite of how laughable it can be. A guilty pleasure sure, but it's a lot of fun. A script written with plenty of laughs to fit the classic story of Robin Hood. A special mention should go to Alan Rickman's terrific performance as the Sheriff.
"I'll stop a car, and I won't use my thumb."
44. It Happened One Night (1934)
One of the oldest movies on my list,
It Happened One Night has lived of to its fame. Claudette Colbert and Clark Gable were an excellent pair. They seemed to really capture their characters. Frank Capra directs, which almost inevitably means we're in for something good. A little long for a romantic comedy, but worth the running time. One for any film buff to check out.
''I'm shooting pool, Fats. When I miss, you can shoot."
43. The Hustler (1961)
Paul Newman and Robert Rossen created the fascinating character "Fast Eddie Felson" seen here. This drama follows Eddie's pool games and relationship with Sara, nicely played by Piper Laurie. James Gleason has never been better than portraying Minnesota Fats. Even pulls at the heartstrings a little. I think anyone can enjoy this film. A must-see.
"I couldn't just stand there and watch him shoot those people right in front of me."
42. Patriot Games (1992)
Personally, I find this movie underrated. Although I may like this movie more because I read the Tom Clancy novel it's based on. I think the plot to
Patriot Games is much more interesting than
The Hunt for Red October but less complex than in
Clear and Present Danger. All three of these stories are so different that they hardly seem like the same series. I think Ford is the best choice for the part of super cool agent Jack Ryan. A good supporting cast too, Sean Bean, Anne Archer, Samuel L. Jackson, and James Earl Jones. Maybe it's not everybody's cup of tea, but it's a favorite of mine.
"Hope is a dangerous thing. Hope can drive a man insane."
41. The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
A powerful drama that's impressive in practically every area. Stephen King's fascinating story with a surprising and inspiring ending. Tim Robbins was flawless and Morgan Freeman is absolutely marvelous as the two leads. The whole cast has impressive chemistry. Darabont crafts the movie for us without problem. One that can be watched repeatedly without losing anything, and it's hard to find anything like it.