I just recently started watching movies when I wasn't big on them and I've come to really enjoy some. Part of it was reading others' lists and part of it is just my newfound love of movies but I've really wanted to do this lately. I'm still pretty young and haven't seen a huge amount but here's my 50 favorites starting with 50-41.
50. Land Before Time II: The Great Valley Adventure
Probably not adored by many but childhood favorite of mine. The villains of Ozzy and Strut are some of the best in any movie, not sure what it is about them.
49. A Beautiful Mind
Was very impressed by Russell Crowe's performance. The story is so heartbreaking at parts, and the ending especially gets to me. It shows that we can overcome even the worst obstacles if we put our mind to it.
48. Saving Private Ryan
Standout performance by Tom Hanks and Matt Damon in my opinion. I'm not big on war stories but this movie is an exception. It's been awhile since I've seen it or otherwise it might rank higher.
47. Hoodwinked
Zany is definitely the word here. The plot and characters are so bizarre, funny, even really clever at times. I know it's animation alienates potential adult audiences but it's a movie that's much more than just for kids.
46. Wall Street
It's hard to beat a character like Gordon Gecko- sleazy, selfish, successful- the kind of guy you love to hate. When a young businessman played by Charlie Sheen goes under his wing, he gets everything he wanted- or does he?
45. Othello
I'm a big fan of movies done by Ken Branagh. He's the master of Shakespearean literature translated into film, and his performance alongside Laurence Fishburne as the cunning, devious villain is nothing short of impressive.
44. The Big Lebowski
I personally feel like this film is overrated, especially by my friends. That aside, you have to love the characters played by Bridges and Goodman. The Dude's outlook on life is admirable- ever the peaceful and understanding guy, contrasted with Walter's fiery anger easily set off.
43. Ice Age
Easily outclassing its three sequels, the original Ice Age is something special. The chemistry between Romano, Leary, and Leguizamo is palpable, and the now-exinct creatures act like a pseudo-dysfunctional family, constantly squabbling at the surface but deep down attached.
42. The Comebacks
Critically scathed, there's not much i can say except it's so funny. There are moments in this where I was in tears from the film's great sense of humor. It's thin on pllot but its the classic comedy movie involving sports too.
41. I, Robot
One in a long list of films I admire with the same actor at the helm, Will Smith plays the classic hero in a futuristic world threatened by artificial intelligence. His character oozes bravery and strength- it doesn't hurt that Smith is my favorite actor as well.
50. Land Before Time II: The Great Valley Adventure
Probably not adored by many but childhood favorite of mine. The villains of Ozzy and Strut are some of the best in any movie, not sure what it is about them.
49. A Beautiful Mind
Was very impressed by Russell Crowe's performance. The story is so heartbreaking at parts, and the ending especially gets to me. It shows that we can overcome even the worst obstacles if we put our mind to it.
48. Saving Private Ryan
Standout performance by Tom Hanks and Matt Damon in my opinion. I'm not big on war stories but this movie is an exception. It's been awhile since I've seen it or otherwise it might rank higher.
47. Hoodwinked
Zany is definitely the word here. The plot and characters are so bizarre, funny, even really clever at times. I know it's animation alienates potential adult audiences but it's a movie that's much more than just for kids.
46. Wall Street
It's hard to beat a character like Gordon Gecko- sleazy, selfish, successful- the kind of guy you love to hate. When a young businessman played by Charlie Sheen goes under his wing, he gets everything he wanted- or does he?
45. Othello
I'm a big fan of movies done by Ken Branagh. He's the master of Shakespearean literature translated into film, and his performance alongside Laurence Fishburne as the cunning, devious villain is nothing short of impressive.
44. The Big Lebowski
I personally feel like this film is overrated, especially by my friends. That aside, you have to love the characters played by Bridges and Goodman. The Dude's outlook on life is admirable- ever the peaceful and understanding guy, contrasted with Walter's fiery anger easily set off.
43. Ice Age
Easily outclassing its three sequels, the original Ice Age is something special. The chemistry between Romano, Leary, and Leguizamo is palpable, and the now-exinct creatures act like a pseudo-dysfunctional family, constantly squabbling at the surface but deep down attached.
42. The Comebacks
Critically scathed, there's not much i can say except it's so funny. There are moments in this where I was in tears from the film's great sense of humor. It's thin on pllot but its the classic comedy movie involving sports too.
41. I, Robot
One in a long list of films I admire with the same actor at the helm, Will Smith plays the classic hero in a futuristic world threatened by artificial intelligence. His character oozes bravery and strength- it doesn't hurt that Smith is my favorite actor as well.
Last edited by DDWH; 12-10-12 at 01:34 AM.