Top 5 Favorite Movies?
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Ditto. Good and enjoyable are two different qualities.Casual Shinji said:
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1. The Raid: Redemption. The best movie that realizes all you want to see is asians beating the shit out each other.
2. Airplane. A fucking funny movie with great Leslie Nealson.
3. The Naked Gun. Hey, more Leslie Nealson.
4. Idiocracy. Because I have a low opinion of most people.
5. The Onion movie: 90 minute of the greatest comedy newspaper's attempt at narrative.
man, I really love comedy movies.
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With that Sporpicrap.
For me, well... in no particular order apart from Let The Right One In's place.
1.Let The Right One In. It is the best movie ever made, no argument should ever be made over this. It just riles up so many emotions every time I watch it.
2.End of Evangelion.
3.Scott Pilgrim Vs The World.
4.The Assassination Of Jesse James By The Coward Robert Ford.
5.Moon.
This is difficult, there are way too many films that I love.
With that Sporpicrap.For me, well... in no particular order apart from Let The Right One In's place.
1.Let The Right One In. It is the best movie ever made, no argument should ever be made over this. It just riles up so many emotions every time I watch it.
2.End of Evangelion.
3.Scott Pilgrim Vs The World.
4.The Assassination Of Jesse James By The Coward Robert Ford.
5.Moon.
This is difficult, there are way too many films that I love.
1) O Brother, Where Art Thou?
The great acting of all the stars combined with special memories of watching this film with my cousins make this my all time favorite movie. It makes me laugh every time I watch it. And plus, an extremely catchy soundtrack.
2. Full Metal Jacket
Intense from beginning to end. Keeps you on the edge of your seat. And the scene at the end with the dying sniper always makes my heart stop.
3. The Mask
Anytime I'm feeling angry or upset, this movie always cheers me up. This is my personal favorite Jim Carrey movie (although any movie with him in it tends to be great).
4. Yes Man
Another Jim Carrey film which leaves with that WAFF, no matter how many times I watch it.
5. The Breakfast Club
This movie hits really close to home. That's all I have to say about that. (By no means is my social life difficult, it's just very accurate with the way the students are portrayed.)
The great acting of all the stars combined with special memories of watching this film with my cousins make this my all time favorite movie. It makes me laugh every time I watch it. And plus, an extremely catchy soundtrack.
2. Full Metal Jacket
Intense from beginning to end. Keeps you on the edge of your seat. And the scene at the end with the dying sniper always makes my heart stop.
3. The Mask
Anytime I'm feeling angry or upset, this movie always cheers me up. This is my personal favorite Jim Carrey movie (although any movie with him in it tends to be great).
4. Yes Man
Another Jim Carrey film which leaves with that WAFF, no matter how many times I watch it.
5. The Breakfast Club
This movie hits really close to home. That's all I have to say about that. (By no means is my social life difficult, it's just very accurate with the way the students are portrayed.)
Hmm, this is a hard one, it always seems to be changing on my mood, but right now...my favorite movies are the following.
1. How To Train Your Dragon - A fantastically animated tale of an outcast among his own people finding and befriending a dragon. It is heavily inspired by Viking Culture as far as aesthetics go, and it's characters are very memorable. Plus it has my favorite mythological creature by the tons in all sorts of cool variations. It has my number 1 spot cause never in my life have I re-watched a movie so much that I can practically quote the entire script.
2. The Lord Of The Rings - All of the movies. Arguable the best book to movie adaption ever made. It is this very series that inspired me to write fantasy, and it currently has the best variation of a wizard in any media. Gandalf played by Sir Ian McKellan is the pinnacle of what a great wizard should be. Old, wise, and able to kick so much ass not even a freaking Balrog could keep him down for long.
3. Starship Troopers - I FUCKING LOVE THIS MOVIE. In itself, the entire movie is a subtle parody of the government system it portrays, but on the surface, it is an extremely fun, if a bit cheesy sci-fi action flick with terrific CGI. The acting is god awful, but in a good way, the entire movie has this aura of fun surrounding it and you really can't help but smile during the parts of the movie where the main characters are training in the military. You can definitely tell the actors had fun with their parts. It also has plenty of shameless gore, which for me is a big thumbs up. If you haven't seen this movie, watch it...you will have SOOOO much fun.
4. Star Wars - All of the movies. Yes even the prequels (which weren't even that bad). As a little kid, the original trilogy captured my imagination, and inspired me to write my own little adventure tales based in the Star Wars universe. Little did I know I was writing unintentional fan-fic at the time but that phase didn't last long. Point is, it had a big affect on my decision to be a writer, much like Lord of the Rings. And come on...it's Samurais in space..what is not to like?
5. Troll Hunter - You know...I was never a fan of found footage films. I hated Blair Witch and Paranormal Activity, but during a time in my life where I was just getting into films outside of Hollywood, I came across this gem. Dear god, this movie was fantastic, it's about a group of college students trying to put together a documentary on this guy who they think is a poacher, but after a bit of tailing, they learn that he was hired by the government to hunt Trolls. From there came a roller coaster ride of pure suspense and enjoyment. I won't spoil anything else for you, so please just go out and watch it. It really is a great movie.
1. How To Train Your Dragon - A fantastically animated tale of an outcast among his own people finding and befriending a dragon. It is heavily inspired by Viking Culture as far as aesthetics go, and it's characters are very memorable. Plus it has my favorite mythological creature by the tons in all sorts of cool variations. It has my number 1 spot cause never in my life have I re-watched a movie so much that I can practically quote the entire script.
2. The Lord Of The Rings - All of the movies. Arguable the best book to movie adaption ever made. It is this very series that inspired me to write fantasy, and it currently has the best variation of a wizard in any media. Gandalf played by Sir Ian McKellan is the pinnacle of what a great wizard should be. Old, wise, and able to kick so much ass not even a freaking Balrog could keep him down for long.
3. Starship Troopers - I FUCKING LOVE THIS MOVIE. In itself, the entire movie is a subtle parody of the government system it portrays, but on the surface, it is an extremely fun, if a bit cheesy sci-fi action flick with terrific CGI. The acting is god awful, but in a good way, the entire movie has this aura of fun surrounding it and you really can't help but smile during the parts of the movie where the main characters are training in the military. You can definitely tell the actors had fun with their parts. It also has plenty of shameless gore, which for me is a big thumbs up. If you haven't seen this movie, watch it...you will have SOOOO much fun.
4. Star Wars - All of the movies. Yes even the prequels (which weren't even that bad). As a little kid, the original trilogy captured my imagination, and inspired me to write my own little adventure tales based in the Star Wars universe. Little did I know I was writing unintentional fan-fic at the time but that phase didn't last long. Point is, it had a big affect on my decision to be a writer, much like Lord of the Rings. And come on...it's Samurais in space..what is not to like?
5. Troll Hunter - You know...I was never a fan of found footage films. I hated Blair Witch and Paranormal Activity, but during a time in my life where I was just getting into films outside of Hollywood, I came across this gem. Dear god, this movie was fantastic, it's about a group of college students trying to put together a documentary on this guy who they think is a poacher, but after a bit of tailing, they learn that he was hired by the government to hunt Trolls. From there came a roller coaster ride of pure suspense and enjoyment. I won't spoil anything else for you, so please just go out and watch it. It really is a great movie.
Hehe, I can never forget it. It's my main inspiration that started me drawing, animating and listening to classical music plus progressive rock.aba1 said:
Hell Yes! Most people I know prefered the first half of the film, but I loved the strategy the sniper used to lure the soldiers out and the rest till the end. It was a little too realitsic the first time but I love it now.FirstToStrike said:
There's no way I can put them in order, so here goes:
Casablanca: It has something for everyone; action, romance, suspense, intrigue.
The Seventh Seal: The definitive film for Ingmar Bergman's borderline nihilistic style.
Himmel Uber Berlin (Wings of Desire): An introspective and thought provoking view on the human condition. Somehow inspired City of Angels, but don't hold that against it. Also, it has Peter Falk. As Peter Falk.
Memento: I absolutely adored the presentation, and I think it's definitely Christopher Nolan's best directorial work.
Crash (2004): A powerful look at just how interconnected individual lives can be.
Honourable Mention: Magnolia. Another one about interconnected lives, but more absurdist.
Casablanca: It has something for everyone; action, romance, suspense, intrigue.
The Seventh Seal: The definitive film for Ingmar Bergman's borderline nihilistic style.
Himmel Uber Berlin (Wings of Desire): An introspective and thought provoking view on the human condition. Somehow inspired City of Angels, but don't hold that against it. Also, it has Peter Falk. As Peter Falk.
Memento: I absolutely adored the presentation, and I think it's definitely Christopher Nolan's best directorial work.
Crash (2004): A powerful look at just how interconnected individual lives can be.
Honourable Mention: Magnolia. Another one about interconnected lives, but more absurdist.
1. Indie Game: The Movie
This was the first movie where at the end I thought, "This might be my favorite movie of all time" I combines two of some of my favorite things, video games, and documentaries that show a personal side of entertainment industries.
2. A Christmas Story
I've watched that movie over 60 times and it's still good.
3. Reservoir Dogs
My favorite Quentin Tarantino movie.
4. Batman Begins/The Dark Knight
I can't choose between these, I love the Joker, and the bank heist scene in the dark knight, but I also love the Scarecrow, and seeing how Batman... Began (uh... no pun intended)
5. Team America
Probably my favorite comedy, plus the special features were inspiring.
The spongebob movie was pretty good too...
This was the first movie where at the end I thought, "This might be my favorite movie of all time" I combines two of some of my favorite things, video games, and documentaries that show a personal side of entertainment industries.
2. A Christmas Story
I've watched that movie over 60 times and it's still good.
3. Reservoir Dogs
My favorite Quentin Tarantino movie.
4. Batman Begins/The Dark Knight
I can't choose between these, I love the Joker, and the bank heist scene in the dark knight, but I also love the Scarecrow, and seeing how Batman... Began (uh... no pun intended)
5. Team America
Probably my favorite comedy, plus the special features were inspiring.
The spongebob movie was pretty good too...
Good list. You actually watch important films, which is nice. Though I would definitely switch out Magnolia for Crash, seeing as Crash kind of felt like a lesser version of Magnolia - at least to me. Magnolia is just so poignant and heavy. Three hours of intense emotional character study.JEBWrench said:
I guess my brief foray into film school is showing. >.>Existentialistme said:
I debated with myself for a while between the two. (I always do when I post in a thread like this.)
This time, Crash came out on top, because its cinematography and pacing compliment the aesthetic of the film better than it does with Magnolia. My current mindset is more along the lines of its theme of rapidly crashing lives together just for a brief moment of contact.
Another one I throw in to the discussion is Amelie, but I haven't actually watched that one enough to really grok it.
mattttherman3 said:
whatever you are on, I want some of it. anything apart from the Simpsons movie I found to be awful.
In order of number 1 to 5 top favorite.
1. Legend (Tim Curry is the greatest devil eve,r walking out of a mirror)
2. Abyss (the extended version had a sound track to this date I have never acquired, oh and the movie was badass)
3. Top Gun ( as a kid this was the movie of awesome fighter jets and kill cool shit)
4. Total Recall ( after seeing Aliens and Predator original versions, this was the only one to give me nightmares in the 80's)
5. Arachnophobia (LOVE IT, John Goodman was great and it was silly with fear for those who hate spiders.)
Spiders rock
Jets rock
Demons rock
Aliens rock
Mars rock.
1. Legend (Tim Curry is the greatest devil eve,r walking out of a mirror)
2. Abyss (the extended version had a sound track to this date I have never acquired, oh and the movie was badass)
3. Top Gun ( as a kid this was the movie of awesome fighter jets and kill cool shit)
4. Total Recall ( after seeing Aliens and Predator original versions, this was the only one to give me nightmares in the 80's)
5. Arachnophobia (LOVE IT, John Goodman was great and it was silly with fear for those who hate spiders.)
Spiders rock
Jets rock
Demons rock
Aliens rock
Mars rock.
1. Se7en
2. Scott Pilgrim
3. Daybreakers
4. Star Wars
5. Indiana Jones
and since I can't just stop there...
6. Shaun of the Dead
7. Austin powers
8. Terminator
9. Total recall (original)
10. Fright Night
2. Scott Pilgrim
3. Daybreakers
4. Star Wars
5. Indiana Jones
and since I can't just stop there...
6. Shaun of the Dead
7. Austin powers
8. Terminator
9. Total recall (original)
10. Fright Night
No particular order.
1. Aliens (1986)
2. The Thing (1982)
3. Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)
4. Hot Fuzz (2007)
5. The Frighteners (1996)
Honorable Mentions:
Red Dawn (1984)
Starship Troopers (1997)
Reservoir Dogs (1992)
Predator (1987)
Die Hard (1998)
True Lies (1994)
Escape From LA (1996)
1. Aliens (1986)
2. The Thing (1982)
3. Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)
4. Hot Fuzz (2007)
5. The Frighteners (1996)
Honorable Mentions:
Red Dawn (1984)
Starship Troopers (1997)
Reservoir Dogs (1992)
Predator (1987)
Die Hard (1998)
True Lies (1994)
Escape From LA (1996)