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Post by Neverending on Oct 2, 2014 16:44:47 GMT -5
APRIL 2004
SOMEONE CONTACT IAN AND TELL HIM TO POST HIS LIST.
If you guys have NEW lists. Post them.
OLD ones are fine too.
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Post by Doomsday on Oct 2, 2014 17:55:32 GMT -5
10. No Country For Old Men
9. Braveheart
8. Das Boot
7. This Is Spinal Tap
6. A Clockwork Orange
5. Heat
4. Lawrence of Arabia
3. Unforgiven
2. Raiders of the Lost Ark
1. The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
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Post by Neverending on Oct 2, 2014 18:26:16 GMT -5
Is that new or old?
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Post by Doomsday on Oct 2, 2014 19:58:13 GMT -5
Eh, current as of 10/2/2014, the top 5 at least are locked. I might shift some around a bit if I really thought of it.
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Post by IanTheCool on Oct 2, 2014 21:00:07 GMT -5
10. Apocalypse Now
9. Dr. Strangelove
8. Fellowship of the Ring
7. The Godfather
6. Jaws
5. Casablanca
4. ET
3. Jurassic Park
2. Star Wars
1. Empire Strikes Back
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Post by PG Cooper on Oct 2, 2014 21:28:27 GMT -5
Great lists.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 2, 2014 23:49:20 GMT -5
So it should be number one instead, or ten?
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Post by IanTheCool on Oct 3, 2014 7:59:02 GMT -5
I assume that's what he meant.
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Post by Neverending on Oct 3, 2014 8:28:15 GMT -5
#1 for sure.
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Post by Fiverrabbit2014 on Nov 16, 2014 10:03:27 GMT -5
1. E.T. - The Extra Terrestrial
2. Rio
3. Rio 2
4. Cars
5. Toy Story 3
6. Hugo 2011
7. Alien Abduction
8. Chronicle
9. Cloverfield
10. Earth to Echo
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Post by IanTheCool on Dec 4, 2014 23:30:18 GMT -5
And so I've decided to tackle the great white whale and try to come up with the list of my 100 favourite movies. This was not easy, but I decided to try anyway. Please note that these are my favourite films, and as such some choices will be based on a personal sense of nostalgia (especially the top 5, once we eventually get there). There are movies that I have connections to that may rank them higher than you might expect. That being said, if there are films here you disagree with, don't hesitate to argue them in the comments, and if there are choices you do agree with, feel free to show your support. If you think something it too high or too low, let me know. I'm not going to resort to the "well its my opinion" argument. Anyways, here is the first of what will eventually be ten posts with my top 100. now keep in mind that this list is not made in stone, and some films in the future may go up or down in my estimation, as is wont to happen. Also, there may be films that I haven't seen yet which may take a spot on the list later. I guess what I'm saying is that this is my 100 at the present time, though its a pretty good indicator of my taste in films.
100. Who Framed Roger Rabbit A brilliant combination of animation and live action. I love that the story actually revolves around this combination, with so many inventive details to the cartoon world. And its just damn funny. 99. The Lion King I still remember seeing The Lion King in theaters on the way home from a camping trip with the family. This was the Disney film that spoke the most to me. The Wildebeest scene is still awesome, and the Hamletesque story works. If it just weren't for Disney's need for songs, this would be a lot higher. 98. Charade I remember seeing Charade on TV years ago. I thought it was a great mystery film, but didn't know the title, and it took me years to figure out what it was. And when I watched it again, I realized there was more to it than just a cool mystery. Audrey Hepburn and Cary grant added much more to this film thorugh their charisma and dialogue.
97. Toy Story I'm not as in love with Toy Story as many others, perhaps because I don't really associate it with my childhood, which in retrospect is weird. I do associate Lion King with my childhood, and it only came out a year before. Anyway, I do think its a great idea and I love all the little details put into this toy-centric world.
96. Revenge of the Sith Okay, here we go, get your claws ready. Trust me, I am finding it harder and harder to keep accepting the prequels as part of Star Wars canon. There are a LOT of problems with them. Yet I still like Episode 3 for what it is. There's a lot of spectacle there and even though a lot of the problems are still persistent, I loved the epic space battle opening, I liked seeing all the new world,s and I liked the ending. 95. Prometheus
 Now while I'm iffy on including a Star Wars prequel, here is another prequel that people didn't really like that I wholeheartedly support. Prometheus is awesome. Its a great modern sci-fi with an extraordinary sense of wonder and exploration, and it becomes a great thriller in the second half. 94. The Birds Hitchcock's most primeval film in a way. Man vs. beast. I love how there's no explanation why the birds are attacking, they just are. Very haunting. 93. Ben-Hur There are better historical epics later in this list, but Ben-Hur is still awesome. Its filmed with true grandeur, as the chariot race and sea battle can attest to. 92. Batman Begins I was never really a fan of the older Batman movies, mostly because I felt Batman himself was a stiff, boring character. So I was very happy to finally have Batman Begins which made him interesting. The real strength of this movie is that Nolan gives time to really develop the training of origin of our caped crusader by spending half of the movie away from Gotham and in the mountains. A master stroke, and a beam of light for Batman's cinematic future.
91. Independence Day You have no idea how excited I was to see this movie as a teenager back in 1996. I was big into The X-Files, Star Wars, and all those other nerdy things, so a big budget movie about a full scale alien invasion looked like it could just about be the greatest thing. I don't want to tell you how many times my friends and I saw it in theaters that summer. I recognize the cheesiness now, but I suppose this is my guilty pleasure film. |
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Post by Jibbs on Dec 4, 2014 23:37:58 GMT -5
Awesome. Good luck with the list.
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Post by filmjerk on Dec 4, 2014 23:48:32 GMT -5
1. Heat
2. The Dark Knight
3. Collateral
4. The Departed
5. The Wrestler
Used to have Training Day in the top 5, but it's recently been dropped
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Post by IanTheCool on Dec 6, 2014 10:21:53 GMT -5
90. Gattaca I discovered Gattaca while researching a high school biology paper on genetic engineering. Its one of those great sci-fi films which takes an interesting future premise, such as the fact that humans can actually engineer their children's genes, and really explores the implications of it. And its also just a great human drama about the endurance of the human spirit, as two of my favourite scenes can attest to; the treadmill and the swimming scenes. 89. Blazing Saddles I thought I loved Mel Brooks, and when I was a kid I did. But looking back on his films, the only one which I consider to be great is that western spoof classic Blazing Saddles. Such great humour that while it does feel old-fashioned in a sense it never gets old. That toll booth gag kills me every time. 88. Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade There are a few sequels on my list, and I think that Last Crusade is worthy to be one of them. Including Indy's dad played by Sean Connery was a stroke of genius. I also love the three trials at the end to get the grail. 87. The Thing What a great thriller. The premise of an alien who an imitate humans has infiltrated this small band of scientist, as it plays around a lot with paranoia and mistrust. The special effects are impressive, but they can be pretty gross. Still the tension is well earned and I love that its set in Antarctica. Top notch horror.
86. American Graffiti American Graffiti fits a certain niche of film wherein there is no real plot, you are just hanging around with a group of characters for 90 to 120 minutes. And as long as the setting and the characters are interesting, those types of films can be great. This is a perfect example. It truly does feel nostalgic, even if you didn't grow up anywhere near that time period. The characters are great and the atmosphere is and tone of teenagers hanging out on a busy Saturday night is very prevalent. 85. All the President's Men In the background of this fantastic political thriller is the constant "clack clack clack' of typewriters. This is a very detail oriented film, which works heavily in its favour. Its not flashy, but it is smart and savvy. Both Redford and Hoffman are great as Woodward and Bernstein, possibly the two most famous reporters in the American public consciousness. 84. Good Will Hunting I know its easy to make fun of this movie, but I still think its a really strong drama. Gus Van Sant gives it a certain subdued tone which clashes with the tough characters and setting. Robin Williams is awesome as the therapist. There's a lot of great moments in this movie, but pretty much any scene with Will and Shaun is just awesome. 83. Zodiac As I am writing up this list, I realize just how much in common Zodiac has with my #85 choice All the President's Men. Both are based on real stories in the 70s, both are detail-heavy procedurals, and both are awesome. Zodiac is a film about obsession, in particular the obsession with finding the identity of one of the most notorious serial killers. The mystery of the Zodiac is incredibly intriguing, and this movie captures that intrigue in spades. This is the film where Fincher really showed his weight as a filmmaker. 82. Gladiator I think in the last post I mentioned my love for historical epics, so Ridley Scott's Gladiator in 2000 was pretty exciting for me. It brought back the feel of those classics like Ben-Hur and Lawrence of Arabia, while still being very modern. It still looks great and its easy to immerse yourself in this ancient world. And there's lots of great kills. 81. United 93 When United 93 came out in 2006, only 5 years after the attack, I didn't see it. I wrote it off as being a part of that wave of sentimentality which followed in the wake of that tragedy and assumed it would be melodramatic garbage. But a few years later I caught it on TV, and before I got up to change the channel, it ended up grabbing me. This isn't a sentimental film, but instead it plays out the events of that day straight, and by doing so really managed to take me back to that fateful day that everyone remembers. This is a brilliant film that really captures the confusion and sadness of 9/11.
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Post by Doomsday on Dec 6, 2014 10:24:51 GMT -5
The Thing, such an awesome movie.
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Post by Jibbs on Dec 6, 2014 10:55:20 GMT -5
Good movies. Haven't seen United 93.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 6, 2014 11:29:55 GMT -5
The Thing would be in my top 30.
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Post by PG Cooper on Dec 6, 2014 14:07:58 GMT -5
Really strong picks so far.
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Post by Neverending on Dec 6, 2014 14:16:38 GMT -5
Really strong picks so far. So we're just gonna ignore that Star Wars prequel?  |
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Post by PG Cooper on Dec 6, 2014 14:20:00 GMT -5
Yup.
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Post by IanTheCool on Dec 6, 2014 16:53:02 GMT -5
Really strong picks so far. So we're just gonna ignore that Star Wars prequel? I'm close to divorcing the prequels, but I'm not there yet. |
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Post by Jibbs on Dec 6, 2014 16:56:42 GMT -5
I had them annulled long ago.
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Post by Dracula on Dec 6, 2014 18:29:22 GMT -5
Interesting list so far. You've been choosing pretty good images for each.
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Post by IanTheCool on Dec 7, 2014 11:58:13 GMT -5
80. Sunshine When I first watched Sunshine, I thought it was absolutely brilliant science fiction, until I got to the end and it broke my heart by becoming a slasher film. However, I gave it another chance, and realized that it really is a brilliant science fiction film, it just has an unexpected twist which is necessary, though it may not seem like it at the time. Sunshine does a great job of taking an Earth saving mission and dealing with all the stresses and decisions that come with it. And oh yeah, it looks and sounds amazing. 79. Aliens An expertly made action film which also works as an innovative sequel, completely changing the tone and even the genre from the original film. James Cameron took Alien from a thriller to an action-packed romp. 78. Shrek I struggle with this one, mostly because of how bloated the Shrek franchise has become. But I still love the original film, which completely surprised me with its humour and heart. Yes, there were some missteps, like some silly pop references and the use of modern day music, but the characters are very likable, the animation is rich, and the story is a solid modern fairy tale. 77. Black Hawk Down Ridley Scott makes a war film which puts us right there involved in the conflict. We see it from the operational and ground level. We feel the claustrophobic feeling of being in hostile territory, we sense the clash of control and confusion, and we grip our seats until its all over.
76. On the Waterfront With a simple story synopsis, there doesn't seem to be anything special about a former boxer being caught up in a gang that controls the waterfront. But this film is a master craft. The drama is amazingly compelling, and the acting is revolutionary. We really feel for Brando's Terry Malloy and go through his moral dilemmas with him. Outstanding movie. 75. Avatar One of those great cinematic adventures. The sense of discovering a new world is all encompassing, and the new world itself looks stunning. Amazing visual effects and one of the best 3D experiences I've ever had. Yes the story is straight-forward, but it works well in this type of film and allows us to enjoy everything around it that much more. 74. King Kong One of the first great effects films and first great adventure films. King Kong to this day is one of the most influential movies in film history. The reason is because its awesome. We get to explore a mysterious island, watch a giant ape fight a tyrannosaurus rex, then see the same ape try to survive in New York city. Its just a lot of fun and a true, true classic. 73. Titanic If you were too young to remember the film landscape of 1997, it would be hard for you to realize just how massive of an event Titanic was. Yes, Avatar may have surpassed it in box office figures, but Avatar didn't even come close to the fervour and hype that surrounded this film. And there was good reason. James Cameron crafted a film with an amazing sense of atmosphere. He made me feel like I was on that ship with the passengers as it was sinking. Don't be dissauded by the naysayers, Titanic is a powerhouse film. 72. The Terminator I'm just realizing how much Cameron is in this set of 10. Interesting. So why is Terminator here? Because it just feels like a pure sci-fi thriller. Its a simple plot with a very interesting concept, and the idea of a non-stop machine trying to kill you with nothing in its way is terrifying. 71. Seven Samurai Has Kurusawa ever made a bad film? If so, I haven't found it yet. Seven Samurai is his most famous and my personal favourite of his. Its long, yes, but that just lets us spend a lot of time with these great characters, and provides a lot of anticipation for the awesome battle sequences which come up in the later half. Not to mention Kikuchio kicks ass.
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