Greatest film of all time

[Vinayaka]

I like prison and asylum movies. Maybe its the contrast that makes me feel good. Cool Hand Luke, Papillion, Rain Man, Cuckoo's Nest all come to mind.

 

[Revoltingest]

For Willimena....
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Buckaroo Banzai - There You Are - YouTube

 

[dust1n]

For Dustin.....

Well since we are sharing fond memories....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmCKJi3CKGE



Why don't my links ever work?!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmCKJi3CKGE

 

[Sunstone]

Most likely Dr. Strangelove for me.

 

[YmirGF]

I can't say for sure what I think the best movie was, but at the same time I certainly would not rate either Titanic or Avatar as being the best.

For me, my favorite movie is actually a toss up.

Painted Lady or Elizabeth 1 (both starring Helen Mirren)

 

[Sunstone]

I can't say for sure what I think the best movie was, but at the same time I certainly would not rate either Titanic or Avatar as being the best.

For me, my favorite movie is actually a toss up.

Painted Lady or Elizabeth 1 (both starring Helen Mirren)

What do you like best about those two, Paul? Just curious.

 

[YmirGF]

What do you like best about those two, Paul? Just curious.

The depth of the stories, the writing is marvelous, especially in Elizabeth. Add to this Helen Mirren's remarkable ability to disappear into her character and the result is breathtaking. Fans of "eye candy" movies like Avatar may find both to be incredibly boring, however there are filled with such richness and textures to allow for many repeated viewings. Off hand, I'd wager I have seen both at LEAST 10 times.

 

[Sunstone]

The depth of the stories, the writing is marvelous, especially in Elizabeth. Add to this Helen Mirren's remarkable ability to disappear into her character and the result is breathtaking. Fans of "eye candy" movies like Avatar may find both to be incredibly boring, however there are filled with such richness and textures to allow for many repeated viewings. Off hand, I'd wager I have seen both at LEAST 10 times.

Thanks! I missed both movies when they were in the theaters, although I had plans to go to Elizabeth. Perhaps I can rent them.

 

[Riverwolf]

The main thing why I did not like King Kong the remake that is, I forgot to say it earlier, was because of jack black he ruined it just a terrible actor he is.

Well, yeah, that was Jack Black being Jack Black. Though I thought it worked for the character.

 

[YmirGF]

Thanks! I missed both movies when they were in the theaters, although I had plans to go to Elizabeth. Perhaps I can rent them.

They were never theatrical releases. One was a Masterpiece Theatre/PBS production (Painted Lady) and Elizabeth was from HBO. You can buy them on DVD, however, so you may be able to rent them. Note: I just remembered that the first time I saw Painted Lady, I loaned the DVD from our library system. Sweet, eh?

 

[Wherenextcolumbus]

I really love hellboy2

 

[Sunstone]

They were never theatrical releases. One was a Masterpiece Theatre/PBS production (Painted Lady) and Elizabeth was from HBO. You can buy them on DVD, however, so you may be able to rent them.

Elizabeth wasn't a theater release? I stand corrected then. I wonder what I have it confused with? At any rate, thanks!

 

[Sunstone]

Don't forget the classic Troll2!

 

[Secret Chief]

Based on my repeated viewings, I might have to pick Cabaret.

 

[ChristineES]

I have liked a lot of movies: Star Wars (A New Hope), My Left Foot, The Wizard of Oz, The Sound of Music, The Indiana Jones movies, ET, The Last Emperor, Ghostbusters, Jesus of Nazareth (do TV movies count?), and too many more to name.

I didn't really like Titanic (1997), although I cried at the sappy ending.

 

[YmirGF]

Elizabeth wasn't a theater release? I stand corrected then. I wonder what I have it confused with? At any rate, thanks!

Understandable, Phil. You are thinking of the film starring Cate Blanchette
Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007) - IMDb

I saw that too, it was passable, but nowhere near HBO's effort. Do check out your local library.

 

[Iti oj]

Mp nd the holy grail.
hocus pocus
that movie they made us watch in english class

 

[Sir Doom]

I'll try it by category. A shaky top three for each in no particular order...

Comedy:
The Big Lebowski
Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels
The Army of Darkness

Horror:
Silent Hill
Dawn of the Dead (the remake)
4th kind

Martial Arts:
Kiss of the Dragon
Ip Man
The Street Fighter (Sonny Chiba not Jean Claude Van Damme)

War
Saving Private Ryan
A Bridge Too Far
Red Cliff

Crime Drama
Se7en
Training Day
Heat

Gangster
The Godfather
Casino
Goodfellas

Action
Die Hard
Hard Boiled
The Centurion

Western
A Few Dollars More
True Grit (original)
The Quick and the Dead

Drama
Man on Fire
Seven Samurai
Yojimbo

Sci-Fi
Aliens
The Empire Strikes Back
Starship Troopers

Fantasy
What Dreams May Come
Lord of the Rings: Return of the King
300

Anime
Vampire Hunter D
The Fist of the North Star
Akira

I'm pretty sure I've neglected some amazing movies in each category and I'm pretty sure there are categories I left out. Anyway, that's as close to a favorite as I can get

 

[Sir Doom]

Don't forget the classic Troll2!

LOL I can't believe I left out the so-bad-I-can't-stop-making-people-watch-it category!!!!

 

[Titanic]

what about titanic again?