Im looking to watch some new movies and would like my fellow Escapists to recommend one or more of there favourite movies. If you wish to explain why thats cool too.
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My favourite films are Léon (The Professional in some countries), Clerks and Star Wars. Have fun!
Before anything, watch Shawshank Redemption. The best movie ever made right there. As far as everything else (yeah, Shawshank is in a separate category from everything else), it really does depend on what you're into before anyone can really recommend something.
Bicentennial Man, Shawshank Redemption, Reservoir Dogs, Snatch, Equilibrium.
If I think of anymore they shall be up
If I think of anymore they shall be up
Pulp Fiction, Fight Club, Reservoir Dogs. Jackie Brown if you prefer more of a storyline than violence... Yes I am a Quentin Tarantino fan. But if you're in a more mellow mood and want to watch something with an amazing story and actually nearly (NEARLY) made me cry. Try The Green Mile and (already mentioned above) Shawshank Redemption. Well, these are all my taste, but everyone I know loves Shawshank Redemption.
EDIT: Ooh yeah and Lock, Stock & Two Smoking Barrels, I was obsessed with that film when I first saw it.
EDIT: Ooh yeah and Lock, Stock & Two Smoking Barrels, I was obsessed with that film when I first saw it.
Clerks - the first time I saw this was on MTV and I was blown away by it. Before the word MTV here scares you off, it's the exact opposite of anything you'd expect on MTV. Clerks 2 on the other hand, would fit the channel.
The Good, The Bad and the Ugly - Classic in every way possible. It was a theaters here a few months ago, went and saw it. One of the best things I've seen in theaters, and that includes Lord of the Rings.
The Shawshank Redemption - If you:
A) Do not like this movie
B) Haven't see it
You're dead to me.
Tampopo - Japanese movie about ramen. Hilarious, well written and loveable characters. Doesn't go too far over the top like most Japanese movies do at one point or another.
The Incredibles - The best CGI movie since Shrek, in my opinion nothing has come close to how fun this movie is in a long time.
Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels - Can't really say much about it, besides the fact that it's great. If you've seen Snatch, it's like it but it has a bit more character I find.
Dogville - Not that well known. It's filmed on a stage and takes place in a town. There's lines on the floor to show where the houses are and people act as if they're really in a town, opening doors, moving things out of the way, even though there's nothing there.
It's a really dark and depressing movie though.
This is the town, in case anyone is wondering:
http://www.maxmarkel.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/dogville-grundriss2.jpg
The Good, The Bad and the Ugly - Classic in every way possible. It was a theaters here a few months ago, went and saw it. One of the best things I've seen in theaters, and that includes Lord of the Rings.
The Shawshank Redemption - If you:
A) Do not like this movie
B) Haven't see it
You're dead to me.
Tampopo - Japanese movie about ramen. Hilarious, well written and loveable characters. Doesn't go too far over the top like most Japanese movies do at one point or another.
The Incredibles - The best CGI movie since Shrek, in my opinion nothing has come close to how fun this movie is in a long time.
Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels - Can't really say much about it, besides the fact that it's great. If you've seen Snatch, it's like it but it has a bit more character I find.
Dogville - Not that well known. It's filmed on a stage and takes place in a town. There's lines on the floor to show where the houses are and people act as if they're really in a town, opening doors, moving things out of the way, even though there's nothing there.
It's a really dark and depressing movie though.
This is the town, in case anyone is wondering:
http://www.maxmarkel.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/dogville-grundriss2.jpg
Blade Runner, Battle Royale, Star Wars, Superbad those are the ones at the top of my head atm. I'll edit my post if I think of anymore,oh Raising Arizona.
I just watched Aliens the other night and was amazed how many reference I hear of it and did not know what hey were from
Okay, here goes..
Pan's Labyrinth.
Midnight cowboy.
If.
Oh lucky man.
A clockwork Orange.
The big Lebowski.
Fargo.
No country for old men.
Dirty Harry.
The lord of the rings trilogy.
The Starwars trilogy (I actually liked the prequels too).
The Matrix trilogy(yes I like two and three aswell).
The Indianna Jones trilogy.
Spirited away.
Howl's moving castle.
My neighbor Totoro.
The tripplits of bellville.
Persepolis.
The diving bell and the butterfly.
The nightmare before chirstmas.
Sweeney Todd.
Edward scisor hands.
Monty python's the meaning of life.
The village.
I'll just stop myself there...
Pan's Labyrinth.
Midnight cowboy.
If.
Oh lucky man.
A clockwork Orange.
The big Lebowski.
Fargo.
No country for old men.
Dirty Harry.
The lord of the rings trilogy.
The Starwars trilogy (I actually liked the prequels too).
The Matrix trilogy(yes I like two and three aswell).
The Indianna Jones trilogy.
Spirited away.
Howl's moving castle.
My neighbor Totoro.
The tripplits of bellville.
Persepolis.
The diving bell and the butterfly.
The nightmare before chirstmas.
Sweeney Todd.
Edward scisor hands.
Monty python's the meaning of life.
The village.
I'll just stop myself there...
The Quest for the Holy Grail, Life of Brian, and the Meaning of Life. Particularly the first two. Why? In two words: Monty. Python. They're funny as hell, without treating the audience like they're stupid. You can watch their stuff over and over and you'll still laugh your ass off. Pure genious.
The Tower of Death. The definition of "so bad, it's good". Again, you can watch it over and over and you'll still laugh your ass off. And the fact that it wasn't meant as a comedy only makes it funnier.
Yeah, I like comedies and bad Hong Kong movies... Why are you looking at me like that? ;-)
The Tower of Death. The definition of "so bad, it's good". Again, you can watch it over and over and you'll still laugh your ass off. And the fact that it wasn't meant as a comedy only makes it funnier.
Yeah, I like comedies and bad Hong Kong movies... Why are you looking at me like that? ;-)
Fight Club
Casino Royale
History of the World (part 1)
Gladiator
The Godfather
Caddyshack (so funny I almost choked from laughing so hard)
Platoon
Apocalypse Now
Das Boot
Saving Private Ryan
Fearless
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
Casino Royale
History of the World (part 1)
Gladiator
The Godfather
Caddyshack (so funny I almost choked from laughing so hard)
Platoon
Apocalypse Now
Das Boot
Saving Private Ryan
Fearless
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
Appleseed Ex Machina
MirrorMask
Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children
Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within
The Matrix (I-III)
Resident Evil: Apocalypse
Howl's Moving Castle
Spirited Away
Paprika
Hardboiled
MirrorMask
Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children
Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within
The Matrix (I-III)
Resident Evil: Apocalypse
Howl's Moving Castle
Spirited Away
Paprika
Hardboiled