Oh come one! When was the last time you saw a movie thread that didn't have something to do with movies being bad and/or overrated, besides this one?Hammeroj said:
What movies are absolutely great in your opinion?
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You can't go wrong with a bit of Hot Fuzz/Shaun of the Dead, or Lock, Stock.../Snatch...
But my all time favourite 3 films are (in no particular order): The Warriors, Chronicle of Riddick and Small Soldiers!
But my all time favourite 3 films are (in no particular order): The Warriors, Chronicle of Riddick and Small Soldiers!
Maybe so, but roughly what is the ratio of negative movie threads to positive ones? 20:1? 30:1? 100:1? Besides that, it seems most people don't know how to be critical without being... um... how to put this delicately? ...jerks about it. Yeah yeah I know, it's the Internet etc. etc. but just because it's the status quo doesn't make it right. I think of numerous historical events that would never have happened if people had had that attitude. Hell certain countries wouldn't even exist now.Hammeroj said:
Rise of the planet of the apes, this one honestly surprised me completely. I was expecting a cheese and fun film and what a got was something that was just great in everyway.
V for Vendetta, I nearly always stop what I am doing when this comes on TV and watch it, thats gotta say something about it.
V for Vendetta, I nearly always stop what I am doing when this comes on TV and watch it, thats gotta say something about it.
Didn't we just have this thread recently?
Well, I guess I'll make a list of good stuff to watch. (The top four are my all time favorites, the rest is in no particular order.)
2001: A Space Odyssey - Great science fiction film with brilliant shots. It's like an orgasm of pretty pictures, which adds to the rewatchability.
Blade Runner - Perfect setting and atmosphere mixed with a nice plot and fantastic soundtrack.
Brazil - Both humorous and serious at the same time, with one of the most spectacular movie endings of all time.
Pulp Fiction - Flawless dialog and cool plot presentation, quotable to high degrees.
Alien - Like Blade Runner, Ridley Scott pulled of the setting and atmosphere perfectly in this movie. The plot is filled with suspense and is interesting the whole way through.
Jurassic Park - One of those movies I like to put on every now and then. Easily Spielbergs best, it's a perfect mix of action, intelligent plot, groundbreaking special effects and cool settings.
A Clockwork Orange - Arguably Kubrick's second best film, the character of Alex really gets to shine and pretty much makes the whole movie.
The Shining - Suspenseful and with great acting, it builds the mood brilliantly through the whole thing.
Full Metal Jacket - While the first half is easily the better part of the movie, the second is still great with the long and drawn out suspension of the sniper attack.
Eyes Wide Shut - You're pretty much good to go with any Kubrick film, this one is not as good as the four formerly listed, but it's still a testament to his fantastic film making skills. It somehow manages to be thrilling the whole time, even though you have no idea what's going on.
Star Wars - A classic which everyone should've seen, there's not much to say here.
The Empire Strikes Back - Widely considered to be the best Star Wars film, and I definitely see why. The already established characters made the movie able to jump right into the action just as it starts, it also manages to throw in more variation than the other two films by dividing the plot in three major parts, instead of two. Combined with the expansion of the movie universe and darker plot made it an easy choice for best of the three.
Return of the Jedi - Perhaps the "weakest" of the three, but still a great movie none the less, which feature some of the high points of the series, primarily the final confrontation between Luke and Vader. While it does start of slow, the rest of the movie is just as great as the earlier ones.
Resan till Melonia - My choice for the best swedish film ever. A nice animated film with clever plot and dialog, while portraying a clear message of environmentalism without being too blatant about it. Might be hard to find, though, especially with subtitles.
The Lion King - Perhaps the best Disney film, and by far the best of the newer ones. It's a classic, and I expect everyone's already seen it, but regardless.
Bambi - The best of the movies Walt was involved in, the beautiful backgrounds and mellow tone really makes this one, and I found myself liking it much more when I was older.
WALL-E - Best Pixar film, it managed to be partly darker and grimmer than their previous ones, but at the same time with more heart and warmth. While it gets a little sillier at times, it still manages to keep the overall quality at the top.
Up - Another great Pixar one, more notably the earlier parts of the film. It does get a little bit too action oriented later on, but the overall presentation is great. Made lots of people cry, I heard.
Back to the Future - Likely the best movie about time travel, it's a great comedy with really fleshed out characters and cool premise. The sequels weren't as good, but they still hold up and provide a good and worthy continuation of the story.
Raiders of the Lost Ark - The ultimate adventure film, it's good action, nice plot and badass Harrison Ford all in one. Pretty much inspired every treasure hunting film ever since.
Taxi Driver - This one's basically just a long and through characterization of the protagonist, which holds up through the whole film. You really get to know Travis and sympathize with him.
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest - Among Jack Nicholsons best performances, you really come to like the characters and it all leaves you with a happy feeling.
Moon - A great modern science fiction film, with a great plot that's held up by pretty much only one actor through the entire thing.
Donnie Darko - Perhaps a bit puzzling for some, but I find the mysteriousness and somewhat strange plot nice. I also like the sense of details, which support further rewatches.
Time Bandits - All straight up Gilliam goodness. An imaginitive and fun movie that I love just as much now as when I was a kid.
Twelve Monkeys - A really interesting plot that makes some good and clever twists and turns. Also features some good acting from the lead roles.
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas - All straight up craziness, if you like amusing dialog and absurd situations, you'll love this one. Some might not see the strengths of the film, but if you like quirkyness you'll find yourself hooked.
Mulholland Dr. - A really complex plot with some very interesting elements, you might want to look up some film analysis of it after watching it, but even if you don't understand it, it still holds up.
The Deer Hunter - A very grim and heavy movie, but it does it greatly. The long drawn out scenes really help establish what's going on, as well as support the killing suspense of others, most notably the russian roulette ones.
Planet of the Apes - Despite it's age, this one still holds up. The effects and settings are mostly still good, and the plot is just as clever, even if you probably know the ending.
The Thing - Fantastic horror film with a thrilling plot and insane special effects.
King Kong - This one has aged really well, and it's still great and inspiring. It might not look as good today, as it did in it's time, but the action and events still holds up.
The Dark Knight - Probably the best superhero movie ever made, there was an insane amount of hype around it at its release, and it held it's promise. The follow up is easily the most anticipated movie of the year, and there's a reason for that.
Reservoir Dogs - Great dialog, clever plot and overall suspenseful, like any Quentin Tarantino film.
Kill Bill - I count both parts here, they should be seen back to back, like one long movie. The action is fantastic in the first one, and the way the plot continues in the second one is just perfect.
Jaws - A good example of Spielbergs talent as a movie director, the suspense is on a constant high here, and it's all through an interesting watch. There's some great scenes of dialog in it too, especially in the later part.
E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial - Another classic that I expect that everyone has seen. The overall playfulness and masterful puppetry of this one makes it just as good as when you were a kid.
Fantastic Mr. Fox - This one is all about style, the visuals are gorgeous and just makes you wanna stare more and more. It also expanded on the original story in a good way, but what really gets me is how pretty it looks, while also having that cozy Wes Anderson feel.
Children of Men - The attention to detail and references in this one is fantastic, and it also has a really great soundtrack.
I should stop.
Well, I guess I'll make a list of good stuff to watch. (The top four are my all time favorites, the rest is in no particular order.)
2001: A Space Odyssey - Great science fiction film with brilliant shots. It's like an orgasm of pretty pictures, which adds to the rewatchability.
Blade Runner - Perfect setting and atmosphere mixed with a nice plot and fantastic soundtrack.
Brazil - Both humorous and serious at the same time, with one of the most spectacular movie endings of all time.
Pulp Fiction - Flawless dialog and cool plot presentation, quotable to high degrees.
Alien - Like Blade Runner, Ridley Scott pulled of the setting and atmosphere perfectly in this movie. The plot is filled with suspense and is interesting the whole way through.
Jurassic Park - One of those movies I like to put on every now and then. Easily Spielbergs best, it's a perfect mix of action, intelligent plot, groundbreaking special effects and cool settings.
A Clockwork Orange - Arguably Kubrick's second best film, the character of Alex really gets to shine and pretty much makes the whole movie.
The Shining - Suspenseful and with great acting, it builds the mood brilliantly through the whole thing.
Full Metal Jacket - While the first half is easily the better part of the movie, the second is still great with the long and drawn out suspension of the sniper attack.
Eyes Wide Shut - You're pretty much good to go with any Kubrick film, this one is not as good as the four formerly listed, but it's still a testament to his fantastic film making skills. It somehow manages to be thrilling the whole time, even though you have no idea what's going on.
Star Wars - A classic which everyone should've seen, there's not much to say here.
The Empire Strikes Back - Widely considered to be the best Star Wars film, and I definitely see why. The already established characters made the movie able to jump right into the action just as it starts, it also manages to throw in more variation than the other two films by dividing the plot in three major parts, instead of two. Combined with the expansion of the movie universe and darker plot made it an easy choice for best of the three.
Return of the Jedi - Perhaps the "weakest" of the three, but still a great movie none the less, which feature some of the high points of the series, primarily the final confrontation between Luke and Vader. While it does start of slow, the rest of the movie is just as great as the earlier ones.
Resan till Melonia - My choice for the best swedish film ever. A nice animated film with clever plot and dialog, while portraying a clear message of environmentalism without being too blatant about it. Might be hard to find, though, especially with subtitles.
The Lion King - Perhaps the best Disney film, and by far the best of the newer ones. It's a classic, and I expect everyone's already seen it, but regardless.
Bambi - The best of the movies Walt was involved in, the beautiful backgrounds and mellow tone really makes this one, and I found myself liking it much more when I was older.
WALL-E - Best Pixar film, it managed to be partly darker and grimmer than their previous ones, but at the same time with more heart and warmth. While it gets a little sillier at times, it still manages to keep the overall quality at the top.
Up - Another great Pixar one, more notably the earlier parts of the film. It does get a little bit too action oriented later on, but the overall presentation is great. Made lots of people cry, I heard.
Back to the Future - Likely the best movie about time travel, it's a great comedy with really fleshed out characters and cool premise. The sequels weren't as good, but they still hold up and provide a good and worthy continuation of the story.
Raiders of the Lost Ark - The ultimate adventure film, it's good action, nice plot and badass Harrison Ford all in one. Pretty much inspired every treasure hunting film ever since.
Taxi Driver - This one's basically just a long and through characterization of the protagonist, which holds up through the whole film. You really get to know Travis and sympathize with him.
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest - Among Jack Nicholsons best performances, you really come to like the characters and it all leaves you with a happy feeling.
Moon - A great modern science fiction film, with a great plot that's held up by pretty much only one actor through the entire thing.
Donnie Darko - Perhaps a bit puzzling for some, but I find the mysteriousness and somewhat strange plot nice. I also like the sense of details, which support further rewatches.
Time Bandits - All straight up Gilliam goodness. An imaginitive and fun movie that I love just as much now as when I was a kid.
Twelve Monkeys - A really interesting plot that makes some good and clever twists and turns. Also features some good acting from the lead roles.
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas - All straight up craziness, if you like amusing dialog and absurd situations, you'll love this one. Some might not see the strengths of the film, but if you like quirkyness you'll find yourself hooked.
Mulholland Dr. - A really complex plot with some very interesting elements, you might want to look up some film analysis of it after watching it, but even if you don't understand it, it still holds up.
The Deer Hunter - A very grim and heavy movie, but it does it greatly. The long drawn out scenes really help establish what's going on, as well as support the killing suspense of others, most notably the russian roulette ones.
Planet of the Apes - Despite it's age, this one still holds up. The effects and settings are mostly still good, and the plot is just as clever, even if you probably know the ending.
The Thing - Fantastic horror film with a thrilling plot and insane special effects.
King Kong - This one has aged really well, and it's still great and inspiring. It might not look as good today, as it did in it's time, but the action and events still holds up.
The Dark Knight - Probably the best superhero movie ever made, there was an insane amount of hype around it at its release, and it held it's promise. The follow up is easily the most anticipated movie of the year, and there's a reason for that.
Reservoir Dogs - Great dialog, clever plot and overall suspenseful, like any Quentin Tarantino film.
Kill Bill - I count both parts here, they should be seen back to back, like one long movie. The action is fantastic in the first one, and the way the plot continues in the second one is just perfect.
Jaws - A good example of Spielbergs talent as a movie director, the suspense is on a constant high here, and it's all through an interesting watch. There's some great scenes of dialog in it too, especially in the later part.
E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial - Another classic that I expect that everyone has seen. The overall playfulness and masterful puppetry of this one makes it just as good as when you were a kid.
Fantastic Mr. Fox - This one is all about style, the visuals are gorgeous and just makes you wanna stare more and more. It also expanded on the original story in a good way, but what really gets me is how pretty it looks, while also having that cozy Wes Anderson feel.
Children of Men - The attention to detail and references in this one is fantastic, and it also has a really great soundtrack.
I should stop.
HERE HERE!jck4332 said:
V for Vendetta
Akira
Eternal Sunshine of a Spotless Mind
My Neighbour Totoro
Princess Mononoke
Ghost in the Shell
Ghost in the Shell 2 - Innocence
Starship Troopers
Super Troopers
The Avengers
Hot Fuzz/Shaun of the Dead/Paul
Oldboy
The Seventh Seal
Pulp Fiction
The Big Lebowski
And thats all I can think of at the moment.
Shaun of the dead
The Fall
Fight Club
Kill Bill
Gattaca
Hook
Death at a Funeral
Airplane!
Four Rooms
Muppets Treasure Island
I could always watch any of these films.
The Fall
Fight Club
Kill Bill
Gattaca
Hook
Death at a Funeral
Airplane!
Four Rooms
Muppets Treasure Island
I could always watch any of these films.
Anything by Christopher Nolan. The only thing by him I haven't seen is his film before Memento and I think that may just have been a university project. All of them are fantastic though. Batman Begins is probably my least favourite and I'd still describe that as a very good film.
I'd probably say Casino Royale and Layer Cake as well. And the Toy Story films. And Lord of the Rings. And Moon. And The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford.
I'd probably say Casino Royale and Layer Cake as well. And the Toy Story films. And Lord of the Rings. And Moon. And The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford.
Oh look, Its one you.TheBobmus said:
Know what, I know of the bbc series and no its a boring version for its like every other version of sherlock just now in modern day plus it has the horrible bbc production value(yeah I said it)
People like you are just mad that the guy films stay true to the source material and have entertaining action. Your just a snob really...
Also why should I care about your taste...bourne? love actually?...the waterboy....? thats dumb even for a sandler flick.....
Um, what?CODE-D said:
No I like that Sherlock has genuinely interesting characters and good plotlines...
Fuck what did those movies have to do with the source material that was better than what the BBC did?!
And somehow Sherlock Holmes made Robert Downey Jr. boring, which is a crime in itself.
EDIT: Actually wait, know of?
Either those were poorly chosen words (I wouldn't be surprised) or you've not actually watched the BBC version? If it's the second, I advise you educate yourself.
Sorry but if you found the dynamic between law and jr bad I can begin to care about that bbc series stale generic characters that takes place in a stale already done setting. Seems like bbc made it for when dr who can be on all the time and theyve aired top gear too many times.TheBobmus said:
Have you actually watched the series?CODE-D said:
Generic characters? Do tell what makes them 'generic'.
And how is modernising the franchise a stale setting?!
And the comments about the BBC's decision to show it make no sense either - they only get 3 episodes of it, how does that fill up any airtime?