Fantaverse Top 100 Movies of All Time (Thread #1): 100-91

[numbersix]

Some great movies in this round...

Shrykespeare: Payback (1999) – This is a loose remake of a film in my Top 100, but I saw this first. And I hated it. There's nothing particularly bad about it, but it was so generic, even in 1999, that there's not a single thing memorable about it. And Gibson wasn't great, to be honest. He has lost his intensity in his performances after too many light roles (he only came close to regaining some gravitas in Ransom).

silversurfer: Lifeboat (1944) – I have seen this a long time ago, and I was actually surprised that it was never raved about enough. It really is quite a tense thriller. However, I don't remember the perception of the German being so ambiguous. For me it was pretty much obvious throughout, and maybe it's that simplicity that doesn't make it a classic for me. Still, and Hitchcock fan needs to check this out.

thegreenarrow: Drag Me to Hell (2009) – Meh. There's a few funny moments (the old woman in the car park, and the flying scenes over the seance table) that reminded me of the brilliance of Evil Dead 2, but to be honest the rest of it fell flat. Raimi's attempt to give the fans back what they wanted just didn't work enough for me.

transformers: Ocean's Eleven (2001) - I hated this film so much I turned it off half-way through. I did the same with the sequels when I attemptedto watch them on TV/on an airplane. I just no patience for films like this. They're so ridiculously superficial that they feel more like long ads than films.

englishozzy: The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974) - Major props to you, Ozzy. Great, great heist movie.

Ron Burgundy: Monsters, Inc. (2001) - DRon, this came close to making my Top 100, and it's only my third favourite Pixar movie! It's a funny and heart-warming film that subverts the idea of monsters (I can only imagine how empowering this film must have been to kids who watched it). Plus, the last scene is so perfectly delivered. It doesn't try to milk the sentiment, it just teases it out. Ptoof that Pixar are more than the makers of kids' films.

Buscemi: Star Trek (2009) - I was determined not to go see a Star Trek movie in the cinema, but the reviews and the buzz turned me around. I enjoyed the film, it was fun and rather brave to completely rewrite the world of Star Trek. However, it's still slightly throwaway and would never come close to my Top 100.

Chienfantome:Un air de famille (Family Resemblances) (1996) – I don't have a lot of French movies in my Top 100 (100 Coups and La Haine almost made it), so sorry Chien. Although the trailer has no subtitles, I immediately recognised the actor in the bar, and I think he is a comic genius. Must check this out.

Banks: The Royal Tenenbaums (2001) - A great choice, Banks. This was my intro to Wes and I watched it twice in the cinema I enjoyed it so much. Like all of his films, it's about how difficult it is to play the father role ina family, and how that affects everyone else. Funny and poignant is a hard thing to achieve in the same movie, but this does it.

BarcaRulz: Welcome to Collinwood (2002) - A strange pick for a Top 100, but it's certainly an enjoyable film. Rockwell is one of my favourite actors around at the moment, and I love how it ends.

Geezer: Rocky III (1982) - I';ve never been able to sit through a Rocky movie. I know I should give the first one a try, but it's unlikely I'd make it to 3, even if Mr. T is in it.

JohnL: Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (1980) - Interesting to see if you place this as the worst of the original trilogy. For me it's the best hands-down. Not only is that openign battle scene one of cinema's best, but the direction, the script, and pretty much everything about it it fantastic.

leestu: Sick: The Life & Death of Bob Flanagan, Supermasochist (1997) – Never heard of it, watched the clip, knew even less, and read about him online. Not sure if I'd ever want to watch a documentary about a man using BDSM to combat his cystic fibrosis, though. Both gross and depressing.

W: Highlander (1986) - I loved it as a kid, but I never returned to it. Maybe it's the sequels that ruined it, I'm not sure. Good soundtrack, though.

[Shrykespeare]

#96

thegreenarrow - Drag Me to Hell (2009) - Didn't like this movie at all. At all. (4/10)

transformers - Ocean's Eleven (2001) - Adore this movie. Coming up later. (10/10)

englishozzy - The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974) - As I said yesterday, a good film. (7/10)

Ron Burgundy - Monsters, Inc. (2001) - Not bad, but my second-to-least-favorite Pixar film. It's just too cutesy-poo for me. (6/10)

Buscemi - Star Trek (2009) - One of my all-time favorites. Coming up much, MUCH later. (10/10)

numbersix - Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) - A classic. Also coming up later (9/10)

Geezer - Rocky III (1982) - Mr T was a great villain. Maybe my favorite climax of all the Rocky movies. (7/10)

JohnL - Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (1980) - The only one of the original SW trilogy that didn't make my Top 100. And it just missed. (9/10)

W - Highlander (1986) - Who'da thought this film would spawn countless sequels and a ten-year TV show? To me, it still stands out as the best of the bunch. Connery and Lambert were excellent together, and Clancy Brown was truly creepy as the villain.


Welcome to Collinwood looks really funny. May have to give that a look.

[BarcaRulz]

#96

This was a pretty good round bar a few picks.

Shrykespeare: Payback (1999) – The only reason this movie didn't earn a fail mark for me is because it had a few good scenes in what otherwise was a completely OTT (not in a good way) and uninteresting movie. Acting, directing, dialogue, and the action mostly felt second rate. 5/10.

silversurfer: Lifeboat (1944) – Have not seen it. NA.

thegreenarrow: Drag Me to Hell (2009) – Enjoyed this movie greatly. I completely disagree with #6, and I think most fans got pretty much exactly what they wanted. Was on my 210-movie shortlist. 9/10.

transformers: Ocean's Eleven (2001) - I love the comedy/crime genre, and this one is no exception. Great cast, nice storyline, and the overall smooth feel it had make it memorable. Was on my shortlist. 9/10.

englishozzy: The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974) - 6/10.

Ron Burgundy: Monsters, Inc. (2001) - Well, this is shaping up to be a good round. ANOTHER movie from my shortlist. Was a great movie with some really heartfelt animation and voice-acting. 9/10.

Buscemi: Star Trek (2009) - Was much better than I expected it to be given that I never really enjoyed Star Trek before watching this. Was fun and enjoyable to watch. 8/10.

Chienfantome:Un air de famille (Family Resemblances) (1996) – I'm a big fan of French films so I will definitely check this one out. Have yet to watch it. NA.

numbersix: Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) - My favorite of the Indy movies. Great adventure film with good acting, good script, and great villains. 8/10.

Banks: The Royal Tenenbaums (2001) - Not my favorite from Wes Anderson, but definitely a good movie. The ensemble cast do really well, but I felt it fell flat a little bit in some parts. 7/10.

Geezer: Rocky III (1982) - My second least favorite Rocky movie. #3 and #5 came close to ruining the whole franchise for me to be honest. While I liked the fight, I just felt the whole premise was just repeating itself, and while I like Mr.T, I just didn't like him in this. 4/10.

JohnL: Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (1980) - No Star Wars movie made my list (or shortlist for that matter), but this installment would be the one I would have as a standout as well. 8/10.

leestu: Sick: The Life & Death of Bob Flanagan, Supermasochist (1997) – NA. Not something I would watch.

W: Highlander (1986) - Usually anything with Christopher Lambert is nearly an auto-fail for me, but this one stands out a little bit as it does have good quality filmaking surrounding him I guess. The sequels are pathetic though. 6/10.

[silversurfer19]

Shrykespeare: Payback (1999) – There was a time in the late nineties when Gibson was everywhere, and to be honest, I despised most of the movies I saw him in. I've actually not seen this one, but it doesn't look that appealing from the trailer, it looks too much of a farce for me to enjoy, and that music didn't go any way to helping the matter. Just appeared like a lot of cheap gags and action shots, pretty much what he was doing in Lethal Weapon, but much worse. (N/A)

silversurfer: Lifeboat (1944) – six, I do find the German's position to be one which sways opinion throughout the movie. At first he is just a German, so obviously he is the enemy, but during the course of the movie he does several things which would suggest he genuinely doesn't want to end up dying of the heat and starvation, to the point that he helps the other survivors. It is only in the latter half that his true intentions become clear. But anyway, even without that, it is a gripping narrative with some fantastic performances and great lines, so I do kind of wonder why it never did catch on as a classic.

And regarding The Devil's Backbone, I had never really noticed those points you brought up, but really, considering he was a child and if I put myself in his shoes, is it any wonder that at first he was frightened to see a ghost, then intrigued, but then again scared. It's a freaking ghost! If I was him, it is a child's natural instinct to be inquistive about things, and I was the same when I grew up, there were sometimes things I'd see that at first you would freak out at, but slowly become okay with, but you never truly get rid of that fear. You will always be on edge. So I guess maybe that was what Del Toro was suggesting with the character. And the bully, remember once again these are kids, not evil beings, they may be bully's but really they are just kids too. I can't particularly remember the exact scene in question, it's been a year or two since I last watched it, but I honestly believe that if what you are saying is true then Del Toro was merely creating an accurate character of how children react.

thegreenarrow: Drag Me to Hell (2009) – I'm with Barca on this, I don't know a single Raimi fan who was not totally in love with this movie. Give it a couple of years and a couple more viewings and this could easily have made my top 100. Absolutely brilliant, with trademark swooping shots, terrifying at times but all the while competely, laugh out loud hilarious. Great acting all round too, Alison Lohman became the female Bruce Campbell when she was shoving the envelope into the gypsy's mouth, and the gypsy herself is an iconic character, brilliant. (9/10)

transformers: Ocean's Eleven (2001) - Never really got into any of those movies, always felt like too much emphasis was given to star power and making sure they all had a role rather than an actually riveting script. Always felt a little lazy for me. (5/10)

englishozzy: The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974) - Still love it since yesterday. (8/10)

Ron Burgundy: Monsters, Inc. (2001) - This was very, very close to making my shortlist, but just missed. My second favourite Pixar, it maintains all the classic ideas of their previous films with an starting originality to it. Not to mention some breathtaking animation. This was the movie that I really found Pixar stepped up their animation a notch, the first time I saw Sully's hair was amazing. (9/10)

Buscemi: Star Trek (2009) - Seriously Shryke, an all time favourite after a little over a year? Maybe just skirting your top 100 maybe, as it is a very decent effort, and this is coming from a Star Wars fan, and we don't normally mix, but I dunno, I think a movie needs a little more than to truly become that much of a favourite movie, at least for me. Anyway, I watched it a second time recently and I did enjoy it, a decent story, but what let it down for me was that Eric Bana's bad guy never really felt that threatening and the end battle was a little anti climatic. Plus Simon Pegg, who I absolutely love in some films, well he came across a little annoying here. Not Jar Jar Binks level, but he just seemed to appear to add a little comedy in a lull time of the movie with some annoying jokes. (7/10)

Chienfantome:Un air de famille (Family Resemblances) (1996) – I'm intrigued, but the trailer with no subtitles didn't help so I was at a bit of a loss as to what was going on. I'll keep an eye out for it though. (N/A)

numbersix: Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) - Great stuff, this was seriously considered for my top 100, but only one Indy movie could make the cut. And no, that isn't Kingdom of The Crystal MacGuffin. Full of classic scenes, especially the one you presented along with end scene and the rolling rock. I come back to this a lot and it's always a lot of fun to watch. This movie, well all the original Indy movies epitomised why Spielberg became known as the greatest director when it comes to entertainment, there really isn't anyone better. (9.5/10)

Banks: The Royal Tenenbaums (2001) - This was also my introduction to Wes Anderson, and it's quirks fully embody his cinematic sensibilities which are present in all his movies. Great ensemble cast with a nice undertone to it as well. Not quite my favourite of his (I think I prefer Rushmore a little better), but still brilliant. (8/10)

BarcaRulz: Welcome to Collinwood (2002) - I've heard of the movie and seen the DVD cover but never actually had a clue what the movie was about. It looked like a lot of fun with a great cast, will have to check it out when I see it on tv. (N/A)

Geezer: Rocky III (1982) - Yikes, Rocky III? I can maybe understand the first one, but beyond that I dunno, and Rocky III? Yikes. When you get Hulk Hogan in a movie you know it spells trouble. (2/10)

JohnL: Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (1980) - The worst Star Wars? Dunno if I understand that. Absolute classic (10/10)

leestu: Sick: The Life & Death of Bob Flanagan, Supermasochist (1997) – That clip of the song was hilarious, and it seems like he combatted his disease in a postive manner. Looks like a good doc, will again check it out if I ever see it on. (N/A)

W: Highlander (1986) - I will always remember that opening, classic movie from my childhood. Probably knocked it down a notch in my opinion due to the sequels, need to watch it again and imagine it is a standalone to fully appreciate it again. (7/10)

Not a bad round at all. From the movies I'd seen they were almost all very good.

[Buscemi]

I don't think me putting Star Trek after a year is as bad as someone in the music list here putting Stylo by Gorillaz in their Top 100 a couple of months after it was released. And I know of people who always declare the most recent thing they've seen the best thing ever.

[Shrykespeare]

Touche, Boosh..ay.

Me putting Star Trek and How to Train Your Dragon in my All-Time Top Twenty isn't just me hyping a movie in my own head. I've seen each film at least four times, and its gotten better each time. Other movies just lose a little steam over the years. That how it is with music, movies, or anything.

[silversurfer19]

I'm not trying to tell others how to choose their favourite movies or music, it's just the way it is for me. I can be whipped up by the hype of a movie after seeing it, even after a year or so, but it's only after a good few years I can truly appreciate every nuance of a movie so that it can be an absolute favourite. That's just the way I am, I need to let my movies breathe like a good wine, so that over a few years I can differentiate the very good movies from the absolute cream. The only movie which has come close to this in the last couple of years is The Dark Knight, which is why it sat just outside my top 100, but others may find themselves entering it over the course of the next few years.

[transformers2]

I actually have 2 2010 movies on my list, but I have seen them each twice. If I had seen a film at least twice then it becomes in the running for being in my top 100 of all time.

[Ron Burgundy]

Shrykespeare: Accepted (2006)
Ive seen the cover of this flick a dozen times and never bothered to go any further, but i guess i better have a closer look, just not very soon. N/A

silversurfer: Before Sunrise (1995)
Never seen it, but i have heard alot about it. Not sure if its my type though, isn't it a soppy romance? Maybe ill watch it with a girl one day. N/A

thegreenarrow: Rebel Without A Cause (1955)
Well, like i said before, i really struggled through it. And wasn't able to finish it actually. N/A

transformers: Sling Blade (1996)
Well, a surprise pick for sure, but not a bad one either. I think this is Billy Bob's best performance ever, and i do wish he would do a serious movie again. 8/10, 2 viewings

englishozzy: Waiting… (2005)
Not heard of. N/A

Ron Burgundy: My Left Foot (1989)
Like six said, just do yourself a favor and watch it.

Buscemi: Young Frankenstein (1974)
Crap, another movie i should have seen. It goes on the must see list. N/A

numbersix: The Taking Of Pelham One, Two, Three (1974)
Didnt know about the original. But i recently watched the remake, better see this. N/A

Chienfantome: The Fearless Vampire Killers (1967)
Hot heard of either, but the title sounds interesting. N/A

Banks: Cruel Intentions (1999)
I liked this movie a fair bit when it came out, it also made me love Sarah Michelle Geller, and i still wonder why Ryan Phillipe isn't bigger than he is right now. Not a bad pick, but not top 100 material for me. 7.5/10, 3-4 viewings

BarcaRulz: Pan's Labyrinth (2006)
Definately a good movie. But ive only ever seen it once. For me though, i never liked it as much as the critics did. 7/10, 1 viewing

Geezer:The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)
Well, this is simply: an AWESOME movie! Im a big fan of all things tolkein and P Jackson. Really looking forward to the hobbit. Really. 10/10, 15-19 viewings

JohnL: The Simpsons Movie (2007)
I think this movie is an utter failure. They should have made the flick earlier or just never made it. But its only a failure because of the standard they set, The Simpsons is one of the best TV shows ever and i only wished they made this a little better. It feels like a really long season 19 episode. 6.5/10, 2 viewings

leestu: Candy (2006)
I own this on a copied DVD, and yet i haven't seen it. But i guess i should. Good reminder. N/A

W: Tommy Boy (1995) Not a bad movie, better than Black Sheep. I still rate Chris Farley as one of the better comedy actors of the 90s, shame he passed, a big shame. 7/10, 2 viewings

Shrykespeare: Payback (1999)
Well, after your awesome first 3, your next 2 just dont cut it, even though i haven't seen accepted, so i pretty much dont know what im on about. And since i haven't seen Payback it a long time, maybe it about time to re-watch it. But its just not my fav Gibson effort. 6/10, 3-4 viewings

silversurfer: Lifeboat (1944)
Well, this sounds pretty good. And yet its going on the list. N/A

thegreenarrow: Drag Me to Hell (2009)
Should have watched this. I only just recently watched The Evil Dead and its sequel, and even though im not a big horror fan ive heard enough of this to make me want to see it pretty badly. I forgot about it a while ago, but not anymore. N/A

transformers: Ocean's Eleven (2001)
Great cast. I like it but i dont think it makes my top 250. 7.5/10, 3-4 viewings

englishozzy: The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974)
Wait, didn't someone already do this? Shit, its climbling my must see list already! N/A

Ron Burgundy: Monsters, Inc. (2001)
Your second to least fav Shryke? What!

Buscemi: Star Trek (2009)
Agreed that this is top 100 material. A really entertaining movie. But ive seen it 3 times now and id like to wait a while before i watch it again. Hoping the sequel at least matches this. 8/10, 3-4 viewings

Chienfantome:Un air de famille (Family Resemblances) (1996)
Another french movie? Not heard of though, will look into it. N/A

numbersix: Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
Really good. Watched it recently and just enjoyed it heaps. Good pick. 8.5/10, 3-4 viewings

Banks: The Royal Tenenbaums (2001)
I dont mind Wes Anderson, but i dont like this one much. Too depressing. 4.5/10, 2 viewings

BarcaRulz: Welcome to Collinwood (2002)
Cant remember this one that much, if thats any indicator...but i think i didnt mind this one. ?/10

Geezer: Rocky III (1982)
Mr T, one of the best vilians in 80s movie history. Great choice man. 9.5/10, 8-10 viewings

JohnL: Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
How does one not like this one? Just an epic Sci-Fi adventure. 10/10, 11-15 viewings

leestu: Sick: The Life & Death of Bob Flanagan, Supermasochist (1997)
Not heard of, will look it up N/A

W: Highlander (1986)
Its been a long time since ive seen it. Should re-watch. 7/10, 1 viewing

Breakdown

Shryke
8.5 avg, 4 flicks, 34 viewings

silversurfer
9.5 avg, 1 flick, 1 viewing

thegreenarrow
6.5 avg, 2 flicks, 4 viewings

transformers
7.5 avg, 5 flicks, 14 viewings

englishozzy
8.25 avg, 2 flicks, 8 viewings

Buscemi
8 avg, 2 flicks, 4 viewings

Chienfantome
7.5 avg, 1 flick, 2 viewings

numbersix
9.25 avg, 2 flicks, 8 viewings

Banks
7.1 avg, 5 flicks, 20 viewings

BarcaRulz
6.83 avg, 3 flicks, 3 viewings

Geezer
8 avg, 5 flicks, 33 viewings

leestu
8.5 avg, 1 flick, 1 viewing

W
7.38 avg, 4 flicks, 10 viewings

JohnL (Geezer’s Brother)
9.25 avg, 2 flicks, 19 viewings


And Sorry but ill need to keep the Must see list here for now. Its gonna get prettttty big

1. How to Train Your Dragon
2. Young Frankenstein
3. Nueve Reinas
4. Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
5. Drag Me to Hell
6. The Assasination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford
7. Poltergiest
8. The Taking of Pelham 123 (1974)
9. Lifeboat
10. Dawn of the Dead (1978)
11. Mr Smith Goes to Washington
12. Candy
13. Abre Los Ojos (open your eyes)
14. Two Lane Black Top
15. Accepted

[Shrykespeare]

MOVIE #95


Shrykespeare

Bruce Almighty (2003) – Director: Tom Shadyac; starring Jim Carrey, Morgan Freeman, Jennifer Aniston and Steve Carell. Who better to play a congenial, benevolent God than Freeman? What I especially loved about this film was that it portrayed God more as an ideal than as a religious icon, and it featured a perfect balance of sweetness and Carrey’s physical brand of humor. This was also the film that introduced me to Steve Carell, who is now my favorite comic actor working today.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAK5sJ77J78


silversurfer

Peeping Tom (1960) - Director: Michael Powell; starring Karlheinz Bohm and Anna Massey. Usually when I find out that a movie was once forbidden, I immediately search it out to find out what all the commotion was about. Peeping Tom was another example of this, when a little over five years ago I heard how this movie effectively ended the career of the quite brilliant Michael Powell (also of Powell and Pressburger fame) due to its provocative narrative. However, I found that beyond the obviously controversial concept of a serial killer who voyeuristically films the murder of his victims, Powell's exploration of the psychological nature of a killer through what was essentially the original first-person horror movie was fascinating. While horror movies have become more violent over recent years, the chilling atmosphere created by Powell with the vivid use of Technicolor (which I actually found akin to what Hitchcock would later demonstrate with Psycho) is all the more disturbing.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pV2YsvkJGas


thegreenarrow

12 Angry Men (1957) – Director: Sidney Lumet; starring Henry Fonda, Lee J. Cobb, Jack Klugman and E.G. Marshall. I loved all the different characters that are in this movie, and how their relationships developed and led to a great unraveling at its climax. The tension throughout is amazing, with a great atmosphere.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7CBKT0PWFA


transformers

Airplane! (1980) - Director:Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, and Jerry Zucker; starring Robert Hays, Julie Hagerty and Leslie Nielsen. Airplane! pretty much defined the genre for stupid spoof comedies. When I saw for the first time I couldn't believe how dumb the humor was, but at the same I was laughing my ass off. Airplane! is responsible for my love of stupid comedies.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qaXvFT_UyI8


englishozzy

Iron Man (2008) - Director: Jon Favreau; starring Robert Downey Jr., Terrence Howard, Jeff Bridges and Gwyneth Paltrow. Who would of thunk that a man whose only real previous directing experience was Elf and an actor struggling to bring himself back into some sort of spotlight after a fall from grace, could produce one of the biggest smashes of 2008. A film that doesn’t really take itself too seriously, which is a good thing, a fun and enjoyable ride that I don’t mind taking again and again.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8WRZcYVbVg


Ron Burgundy

Brick (2005) - Director: Rian Johnson; starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Lukas Haas and Richard Roundtree. One of the few films I have only seen once, but that’s how well I liked this little indie gem, which I think showed that Joseph Gordon-Levitt is capable of handling a lead role with ease. A non-linear storyline to say the least, thanks to director Rian Johnson, who followed this up with the Brothers Bloom (which I still haven’t seen). It was a good entertaining film, and it really impressed me a few months ago, especially since I hadn’t heard anything about it beforehand.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3cVzHeJ0Z3I


Buscemi

Inception (2010) - Director: Christopher Nolan; starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Ken Watanabe, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Marion Cotillard and Ellen Page. A big budget head-trip that proves that Hollywood can still do something original and far out. The film also works because it is a movie that makes us think. What is really going on in our dreams?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66TuSJo4dZM


Chienfantome

La meglio gioventu (The Best of Youth) (2003) – Director: Marco Tullio Giordana; starring Luigi Lo Cascio, Alessio Boni and Maya Sansa. This is one film I expected next to nothing when I went to see it. It was first made for Italian TV, but in the end it popped up in theater as two 3-hours long films. I was so sure I was gonna get bored when I went to see the first film, but when I came out of this big family saga that describes Italy from the 60’s to today, the only thing I wanted was to rush into a theater playing the second 3-hour part. I spent half of that second part crying, overwhelmed by emotion. Cinematographically, it might be limited, but it interacted with so many feelings within me, I forgave it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIozQwKTxp0


numbersix

A Woman Under the Influence (1974) - Director: John Cassavetes; starring Gena Rowlands and Peter Falk. A labour of love for actor John Cassavetes, he mortgaged his house and borrowed from friends to make this film happen, and it was certainly worth it. It’s a tough, powerful portrayal of a mentally unstable woman (Gena Rowlands, giving one of the best performances in cinema’s history) and how society deals with her. But the twist is of course for all her madness, she at least engages with her children on some level, unlike her husband who is sane but so emotionally repressed he may as well be. The performances are authentic due to Cassavetes being an actor and workshopping dialogue and characters instead of simply working from the page. It’s a long, challenging film, but it’s power is undeniable.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dob7CiyAK2g


Banks

Grease (1978) - Director: Randal Kleiser; starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John. Even though I viewed this 32 (!) years after it was released, it quickly shot to the top of my Favorite Musicals Ever list – bounding right over Dreamgirls and Sweeney Todd. Travolta and Newton-John play off each other wonderfully as the couple that met over the summer and try to sustain the relationship through senior year of high school – I can see why this made stars out of both of them. It’s a bit front-loaded though, with most of the greatest songs in the first act, but the rest of the tunes are as good as any in any other musical. I cringed a little when the re-release had the tagline – “The Original High School Musical”; I’ve seen an HSMmovie and those squeaky clean tweens have nothing on Grease.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDpOM0L9eQI


BarcaRulz

Lord of War (2005) - Director: Andrew Niccol; starring Nicolas Cage, Ethan Hawke, Jared Leto, and Bridget Moynahan. A remarkable film IMO. It has an excellent script that is only made to look better with some great directing, emotional acting, and superb cinematography. Not to mention the amazing job Antonio Pinto did on the soundtrack, “Warlord” which is from that soundtrack was in my top 100 songs. Also has one of the best opening scenes in recent times for me.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ke79K4bO4P8


Geezer

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008) - Director: David Fincher; starring Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett and Taraji P. Henson. A brilliant concept about a man who is born old and ages backward, along with the problems this would cause, and his extremely unique life. Fantastic cinematography and special effects, along with phenomenal acting from Pitt, Blanchett and Henson to compliment the wonderful, timeless script. It deserved all of its acclaim.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqeqaweXBV0


JohnL

Joe Dirt (2001) - Director: Dennie Gordon; starring David Spade, Dennis Miller, Christopher Walken and Brittany Daniel. “Life's a garden ,dig it” (Joe Dirt). I've seen this movie so many times and it’s still funny as hell to me. David Spade is the ultimate forward-thinking, Skynyrd-loving, mullet-rocking, firework-shooting southern man. This movie was hated by many critics but I think it’s simply hilarious.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpHIIE9Lois


leestu

Europa Europa (1990) – Director Agnieszka Holland; starring Marco Hofschneider and Julie Delpy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zt7u0DTWCg


W

Aladdin (1992) - Directors: Ron Clements and John Musker; starring Robin Williams, Scott Weinger and Linda Larkin. The biggest reason that this is on the list is Robin Williams' Genie. As far as I can think, it may be the best voice for a character ever. He just fits the character perfectly.

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

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Shrykespeare: Bruce Almighty (2003) – Didn't think much of this film, to be honest. It was a nice idea, although Carrey should have underplayed it a little more (he was a tad irritating for what should have been an everyman). Not a lot of good jokes, and I felt Carrey was dwarfed by what was the piss-my-pants hilarious scene in which Steve Carell's mouth was being manipulated.

silversurfer: Peeping Tom (1960) - Some films you watch and you love, but you're wary of ever seeing again. Not because they're bad, but because they're so damn disturbing. 1960 was a distrubing year for cinema audiencess, what with this and Psycho to endure. A brilliant film, indeed, and Powell's usual knowledge of colour and imagery make this film all the more vivid. Love it.

thegreenarrow: 12 Angry Men (1957) – Not a bad film, though I sometimes feel it's a little over-rated. Most because I always leave the film worried that justice isn't about truth but about who can be the most convincing at arguing!

transformers: Airplane! (1980) - Haven't seen it in years, but I have fond memories and still quote its jokes all the time. I'd like to think that it's not as dumb pretty much every spoof since, but that may not be true.

englishozzy: Iron Man (2008) - I quite enjoyed Iron Man. I left the cinema feeling hope that if every silly blockbuster was like this, then the summer would be a lot more entertaining. But it's not a Top 100 film for me. I've never wanted to rewatch it, and to be honest I felt the final battle was a little disappointing. Made me think that Favreau was holding back for a great fight sequence for the sequel, but that was disappointing too. Maybe Iron Man 3 will get it right?

Ron Burgundy: Brick (2005) - It's a nice surprise to see this film get some appreciation. I wouldn't say it's non-linear. It's actualy very linear besides the final scene. But what I liked is that it's almost a critique of the conventions of noir. They're so familiar that they're reduced to the games of teenagers. The strong men in most noirs are displayed as the projections of hurt and naive kids, which made me laugh. The scene where JGL is chased through the school is brilliantly realised. Pity about Brothers Bloom, though. I know SS liked it but I was deeply disappointed.

Buscemi: Inception (2010) - Wow, it's pretty brave to include a film that's only been out for 5 months to make your Top 100. And you were saying something about Stylo? I enjoyed Inception when I first watched it, but the more I think about it the less I like it. It's still a good movie but I thought the characterisation of the secondary characters was poor, and in fact they are merely devices for plot progression. Ellen Page's character is the most frustratingly underused. Others on the forum have alos mentioned that the film spends far too much time on its expositional dialogue, something I'll confirm when I eventually rewatch it. There's a few plot holes but they're okay. The action was mostly excellent although I found the snow sequence a tad humdrum. As for it making you think, I actually felt it didn't. Firstly, it didn't really represent how dreams are, because they're not really dreams. Dream are symbolic and emotional, and this film was literal and rather cold, prioritising action. If you films that make you really think about dreams, watch the work of Tarkovsky, Lynch, Bunuel, Cocteau, 60's Bergman, etc. LEt's not lie to ourselves that this is any more than a superior action film.

Chienfantome: La meglio gioventu (The Best of Youth) (2003) – I need to pluck up the courage to go see this. It's been talked about by so many people, and the critics adore it. One day I'll do it, and your recommendation has made it even more important to view.

Banks: Grease (1978) - I'm not a fan of musicals. I was dragged to see this in the cinema when it was rereleased about a decade ago and was both bored and bemused about how much it was dated. HSM may be squaky clean, but I'd hardly call this gritty. It's just like most musicals, light and frothy, and full of the kind of music I hate listening to. I can't even critique it properly because deep down I just don't like musicals.

BarcaRulz: Lord of War (2005) - After Gattaca and The Truman Show (which he wrote) I really wanted to see Lord of War, but was a bit disappoitned by the result. It felt like it was so into trying to surprise the audience about the facts of war (and weapons dealing) that it lacked a bit on the characer side. I just didn't care for Cage's character, and Hawke and Moynahan weren't developed enough. Not an awful film, but not a memorable one for me either.

Geezer: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008) - I was so deeply disappoitned by this film. I expected better from Fincher, who generally makes good films. But I found it overlong, and ultimately so episodic that many scene didn't really add much to the theme. The best moments were when they were both adults and had a relationshi, and then see that deteriorate. But there's a good 90 minutes of anecdotes before that that didn't work for me.

JohnL : Joe Dirt (2001) - Well, I'm not fan of Spade (and why did he always leave Farrelly in charge of the bees?), so IO'm not itnerested in this.

leestu: Europa Europa (1990) – My GF has seen this and really likes it, and I've seen bits of it and it seemed okay, but can't add much.

W: Aladdin (1992) - Same as before, enjoyed it as a kid, not sure if I would now.

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Thought I'd join in on the comments today.

Shrykespeare: Bruce Almighty (2003) –I have seen it a few times, it's a pretty funny movie. Lost a little bit of its luster on repeat viewings (7.5/10)

silversurfer: Peeping Tom (1960) - Never seen it.

thegreenarrow: 12 Angry Men (1957) – Never seen it.

englishozzy: Iron Man (2008) -I love this movie. Best 1st entry in any comic book film ever imo (9/10)

Ron Burgundy: Brick (2005) -Never seen it, it's been on my Netflix queue for a long time.

Buscemi: Inception (2010) -I thought it was brillant, I saw it twice on opening weekend and it holds up extremely well. Nolan is a visonary and this is one of the 2010 films that made my list as well.(9/10)

Chienfantome: La meglio gioventu (The Best of Youth) (2003) – Never seen it.

Banks: Grease (1978) -Never seen it, I am not a musical fan

BarcaRulz: Lord of War (2005) -Never seen it, is in my Netflix queue.

Geezer: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008) - Never seen it and I don't really have an intrest.

JohnL : Joe Dirt (2001) - This movie has always cracked me up. It's really dumb, but it's pretty damn funny. David Spade's best role by far (8/10)

leestu: Europa Europa (1990) -Never Seen it

W: Aladdin (1992) -One of my favorite movies of my childhood. I have seen it quite a few times and it's a great film. If my list was extended to 200, this would be on it (8.5/10)

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Shryke
Bruce Almighty - Really like it, one of Jim Carrey's best of the second half of his career. I remember sneaking into this at the theater when me and my friend spent the day at the movies, just theater-hopping. We also caught The Matrix Revolutions that same day I think - that wasn't as enjoyable.

SS
Peeping Tom - Never seen it or heard it. There seems to be waay to many of those on these lists.

GreenArrow
12 Angry Men - Haven't seen it, BUT I've been wanting to see this for years. My brother saw it in college and told me it was great, and he's not even a movie guy.

Tranny
Airplane! - Never seen it. (This is getting embarrassing)

EnglishOzzy
Iron Man - Liked it alot when I saw it 3 times in the theaters. Since then, it's fallen out of favor a little bit with me. A great performance from RDJ, who hasn't let up since.

RonB
Brick - Haven't seen it yet, but I've been hearing about this forever. I own it actually, still haven't found time to pop it in. Dammit.

Buscemi
Inception - Terrific film. Seen it 4 times, and I plan to see it again before it leaves my theater.

Chien
La meglio gioventu - Haven't heard of it, and the Italian subtitled in French doesn't really help.

Six
A Woman Under The Influence - I think I've heard of this, just never seen it. And a young Gena Rowlands looks alot like a young Anna Faris.

Barca
Lord of War - I think I've seen this, but if I did, I don't remember too much from it.

Geez
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button - This played at my theater for months, yet I never really had the desire to come check it out. Realistically, I don't think I'll ever see it as I still really don't care to.

JohnL
Joe Dirt - Seen bits and pieces here and there, but any movie starring David Spade most likely will get nothing from me. Or should I say, any David Spade movie that doesn't have Chris Farley in it.

leestu
Europa Europa - Haven't heard of it, and the trailer pretty much bored me to tears. A lighter inside of a bullet is pretty cool though.

W.
Aladdin - I think the general consensus is that Genie is everything that everyone remembers fondly about Aladdin, as the rest of the film is pretty forgettable.

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thegreenarrow 12 Angry Men (1957) - Haven't seen it, but I did enjoy the made-for-HBO remake, which featured Jack Lemmon and George C. Scott in one of the final performances of both actors, along with Armin Mueller-Stahl, William Petersen, Mykelti Williamson, Edward James Olmos, Tony Danza and Courtney B. Vance.

transformers - Airplane! (1980) - Still a classic. (7/10)

englishozzy- Iron Man (2008) - Loved it. Just missed my list. (9/10)

Buscemi- Inception (2010) - Also just missed my list. (9/10)

BarcaRulz - Lord of War (2005) [/b]- Not bad. (6/10)

Geezer - The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008) - A well-told story, but something about it just fell a little flat. Not even sure what. (8/10)

W - Aladdin (1992) - Obviously, I love this movie. (10/10)

[Chienfantome]

I'm a couple of days late, here we go !

#96

Shrykey - Payback
I haven't seen it since theater 11 years ago. I remember the colours of the film which reinforced the grit of it, I remember Lucy Liu doing her S&M show, and I remember the "No more mister nice guy" gimmick in the trailer, but honestly, I did not think enough of the film to ever want to really see it again. Helgeland's generally hit or miss, both as a screenwriter and director, but this one's in the in-between for once. It's not bad, but nothing great.

The Surfer - Lifeboat
I've always wanted to see this Hitchcock film but never really had the opportunity. Now you reignite my desire to see it, surfer. I definitely need to grab a Hitchcock cycle in a parisian theater !!

lady green - Drag me to Hell
One of the most jubilatory film Hollywood has produced in the past two years. So much fun, so chilling, Iwas a pure blast to see. It felt so good to see such a classic-style horror film in the times of Saw, Paranormal activity and all that crap.

Tranny - Ocean's Eleven
AS jubilatory as Sam Raimi's film was, Soderbergh's wasn't for me. What a disappointment this one was. I really wanted to like this one, but it fell flat with me. It was all used, all predictable, all unfunny, really disappointing. The only one of the Ocean's films that was a nice surprise was 12.

Ozz - Taking of Pelham 1 2 3
Wow, second time this film I had never heard of 2 years ago is cited in these pages... I really need to watch it.

Ron B - Monsters Inc
I can't possibly say anything bad about this Pixar marvel, although it's far from my favourite.

The Bouche - Star Trek
Like Six, I had never ever been a fan of Star Trek, nor interested in seeing a good Star Trek film, so I really wasn't expecting much of a reboot, even from Abrams. BUt the trailers got my attention, so I went to see it, and I must say it was one of the most pleasant surprise of last year. It succeeded in going beyond the Trek Universe and forging a fantastic space adventure on its own. I will definitely go see the sequel when it's happening.

Chienfantome - Un air de famille
I knew no one would have seen this one, and it's probably not the only film like that in my Top, but I'm sure whoever will try and succeed in seeing it will love it. The guy you mention, Six, in the trailer, is Jean-Pierre Bacri, who also wrote the film, and maybe you have seen him in "The Taste of Others", which he also wrote with Agnès Jaoui. He is indeed brilliant. The whole film takes place in a bar, one night. The owner of the bar is going to celebrate is mother's birthday, with his sister, brother and sister in law. But his wife just left him, so nothing happens as planned.
I'm sorry for the foreign films with trailers without english subtitles, but I can't invent them unfortunately.

Numéro 6 - Raiders of the Lost Ark
I grew up with the Indiana Jones movies, and today, they are still some of the best adventure films ever produced in Hollywood. I am sure you are not the only one who makes them appear in the Top 100. I will for sure. They are probably in the Top 10 of the films I have watched the most in my life.

Banky - The Royal Tenenbaums
My favourite Wes Anderson film, and I am a big fan of Wes Anderson. The characters are brilliantly written and depicted, the dialogues are both sharply funny and amazingly bitter. The film is a perfect balance of comedy and drama. I absolutely love it.

Blaugrana lover - Welcome to Collinwood
I don't think I have rewatched Collinwood since theater, but it was a nice little comedy I really enjoyed. I have never seen the italian film with Mastroianni it's based on, so it probably helps. The cast makes the film really enjoyable, as you point out.

Geez - Rocky III
I have never been a fan of Stallone, even when I was a kid and he was a big star, and I must say that the Rocky character and saga does nothing for me, be it the first ones or the recent one.

Johnny L - Empire strikes back
Wow, this is you least favourite film of Star Wars ??!! That's an interesting taste, although my exact opposite. I will talk more about this one when it shows up on my top, but let's just say it's the best Star Wars movie ever, and one of the most fantastic sci fi movie there is.

Leestuuu - Sick : The life and death of Bob Flanagan
I have never heard of the film, and I can't say the clip makes me want to discover it...

W - Highlander
The only film from the Highlander saga that deserves to be seen. I haven't seen it in years, and I'm not sure it ages very well, but at least it's better than all the other Higlander films united. Lambert is making quite a comeback lately in French cinema, it's nice. Believe it or not, before making dumb films for the direct to video market, Lambert came out first of the French conservatory, which is like the most prestigious drama school in France.

Six, Banks, and JohnnyL ccome up with the best films this round !