Fantaverse Top 100 Movies of All Time (Thread #10): 10-2

[W]

W: La Vita e Bella (Life is Beautiful) (1998) - I have seen this, but i had heard so much leading up to it my expectations were sky high. And though Roberto B had some excellent moments, i felt the ending was way too (spoiler!!!!!) grim But now im thinking it deserves a rewatch. Not bad.

I went in knowing basically nothing. It was suggested through Netflix, when I had it years ago. I thought that practically all of Roberto's moments were excellent, even his Oscar speech for Best Foreign Film that I found on YouTube when looking for my clip. And what kind of ending were you looking for. It is a holocaust film. No matter what the ending is, whether the live or die, it's always got a depressing ending.

[JohnErle]

MOVIE #6

JohnErle - Monty Python’s The Meaning of Life (1983) - this is going to be... difficult

This is probably their most accessible film for modern audiences, even though I normally recommend Live At The Hollywood Bowl for complete newbies.

[JohnErle]

JohnErle: Monty Python’s The Meaning of Life (1983) – A very strange choice. For me the Holy Grail and Life of Brian are infinitely better than this. First, it's really just a sketch show with no theme or link between the scenes. And even still, there's great moments but a few clunkers. Funny, but it displays the end of the team.

The Seven Ages Of Man is the link that ties the film together, making it just as cohesive as The Holy Grail for me despite that film's very loose attempt at a narrative.

[Shrykespeare]

Movie #6

Ron B/leestu - LOTR: The Return of the King - In my Top 10, obviously I adore it. (10/10)

BarcaRulz - The Professional - My #19. Great, great movie. (10/10)

Geezer - The Blues Brothers - Classic. Never gets old. (9/10)

NSpan - Caddyshack - Another 80's classic that never gets old. "Hey everybody! Let's all get laid!" (8/10)

Buscemi - Silence of the Lambs - Terrific film. Have been meaning to watch it again. (8/10)

UDM - Benjamin Button - I quite liked this. Didn't looooove it, but I did enjoy it. (8/10)

englishozzy - Serenity - Never say Firefly, but this was quite good. Have had a mini-crush on Summer Glau (now on The Cape) ever since. (7/10)

Banks - Coming to America - Very funny film. I think this was the first film that had Eddie in numerous roles. (7/10)

JohnErle - Monty Python and the Meaning of LIfe - My least favorite of the four MP films (including Hollywood Bowl, but not including And Now For Something... which is basically just a rehash of Flying Circus sketches), but it had a few classic moments. The Mr. Creosote sketch is still awesome. (7/10)

transformers - The Departed - Wow, that was a lot of "fucks". (6/10)

Chienfantome - The Host - Sorry, Chien, I just didn't like this film. It started out okay, but it got a bit silly for me in the middle. And I just HATE the fact that the little girl died in the end. (3/10)

[Chienfantome]

Chienfantome - The Host - Sorry, Chien, I just didn't like this film. It started out okay, but it got a bit silly for me in the middle. And I just HATE the fact that the little girl died in the end. (3/10)

If you didn't like this ending, Shryke, I'm afraid you'd almost never like a Korean film. They don't like happy endings

[BanksIsDaFuture]

#6 - Wow not a lot for me here...

Shryke
The Incredibles - I saw this on opening weekend, and while I liked it, I was also underwhelmed. I thought it was a tad too long, but I've never given it a second chance. I guess if they ever make a sequel, I'll sit down with this again and give it a watch.

Tranny
The Departed - Loved it, it's on my list. I just hate that damn CGI rat at the end.

Barca
Leon - Love this damn movie to death, it's a testament of how great Portman was that this is her first movie role and it's also her greatest ever.


Haven't Seen:

SS
Withnail & I - Been hearing about this more and more over the past year or so, may have to add it to my To Watch list

GreenArrow
Alice In Wonderland - Not terribly interested...

EnglishOzzy
Serenity - On my Netflix, although I would guess watching Firefly before would make this all the more better

RonB
LOTR: Return of The King - Still no interest in ever watching any of these movies

Buscemi
The Silence of The Lambs - ARRGGH! It's angers me that I still haven't seen this. Matter of fact, this is going right under Rope on the top of my Netflix.

Chien
The Host - Remember hearing great things about it when it first came out.

Six
The Third Man - Always heard of it, but never gave it a second thought. That clip interests me though...love the overlapping dialogue.

Geezer
The Blues Brothers - Never had any interest. I doubt I'll ever watch it.

leestu
LOTR: Return of The King - *grumble grumble*

W.
Life Is Beautiful - Always had a backburner interest in it...

NSpan
Caddyshack - I have no interest in a golf movie, but I do like me some Bill Murray and Chevy Chase.

UDM
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button - Was slightly interested, but the runtime always intimidated me.

JohnErle
Mony Python's The Meaning of Life - I'll never watch a Monty Python movie just on principle.

[Shrykespeare]

Chienfantome - The Host - Sorry, Chien, I just didn't like this film. It started out okay, but it got a bit silly for me in the middle. And I just HATE the fact that the little girl died in the end. (3/10)

If you didn't like this ending, Shryke, I'm afraid you'd almost never like a Korean film. They don't like happy endings

Do tell. I'm not saying that I'm satisfied with any ending other than a happy one, but I guess I just don't like it when a brave character dies, especially if it's a child.

That being said, I will be watching Oldboy some time this year based on all the positive reviews here.

[silversurfer19]

MOVIE #7

Shrykespeare: How to Train Your Dragon (2010) – Still haven't seen this, but I imagine it will be coming on tv in the coming months so. (N/A)

silversurfer: Rope (1948) - Glad to see this so well appreciated, and even better that my description has knocked the movie right to the top of Banks' list! Let me know what you think of it.

thegreenarrow: Barton Fink (1991) - I haven't actually watched this too often, and it's been a long time since I did last see it. Should probably get it out and have another watch, as it did fascinate me last time, with it's sticky walls, dark atmosphere and great leads. (8/10)

transformers: American History X (1998) - A very powerful movie with great performances. That climax is almost heartbreaking. (9/10)

englishozzy: Donnie Darko (2001) - I remember for a time this was my new favourite movie, it completely blew me away, with it's cool soundtrack, excellent visuals and thought provoking plot. I think then it may have crept into my top 100, and with another viewing it may creep back in, but for now it just missed the cut. Excellent film though. (9/10)

Ron Burgundy: Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004) - It is very much a Will Ferrell movie, but it is also the only Ferrell movie I actually like, where he actually has a bit of depth to his character, he feels pain, rather than just being a brazen asshole. Well, he's an asshole as well, but you like him. Beyond that there's some great comedy and plenty of the support actors do very well. Always enjoyable. (7.5/10)

Buscemi: Pulp Fiction (1994) - Great, great movie. I prefer Reservoir Dogs slightly, but the complex narrative and how it all comes together with some iconic characters is awesome. (10/10)

Chienfantome: Once Upon a Time in the West (1968) – Another movie I need to watch again. Fonda was stunning playing the bad guy, a character he so rarely played, and he truly was demonic in this. Leone movies really are something else, I can't think of any I haven't adored as of yet. (8/10)

numbersix: Persona (1966) - You know, I have still to watch a Bergman movie. I know I should, but for one they are very hard to get over here, but more importantly, and you seem to suggest the opposite, but the images I've seen of his movies look very pretentious. Of course I don't know if they are, but they look very arty without a coherent plot, but more of a Fellini/Lynch concept of complex visuals which need to be interpreted. And of course to watch those kind of movies, you really, really need to be in the mood. So as I said, I haven't seen it yet, but alongside Wild Strawberries and The Seventh Seal I should make an attempt to see them. (N/A)

Banks: Jurassic Park (1993) - Now this kind of movie needs no effort whatsoever. Absolutely one of the greatest blockbusters ever, thrilling from beginning to end. And I too want a Jurassic Park, I don't care if I lose a leg or whatever, I need to find what happened to the goat!! (10/10)

BarcaRulz: The Shawshank Redemption (1994) – Another appearance from a very decent movie. I'm starting to notice a few movies are breaking away now, so while Shryke isn't revealing the collective top tens anymore, I can kind of see what standard of movie will be there, and if they are as good as this, then there are no complaints from me. (7.5/10)

Geezer: The Big Lebowski (1998) - The Coens best comedy effort to date, merging that comedy with a noir storyline and it comes out fantastic. Made my own list. (10/10)

leestu: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) – Like six, my favourite of the three films too, such a wonderful introduction to the story with some of the most emotive scenes. I hadn't read the books when the first movie was released (though I quickly remedied that!), and when Gandalf died I was heartbroken. How could we not see any more of him again, he was so great. Little did I know what we'd get in the sequel... (8/10)

W: The Hangover (2009) - I was a little underwhelmed by this. It just didn't work for me like it did for many others. It just was not THAT funny. Like you said though, maybe I'd have needed to be in a full cinema (which is very rare where I live) to get the full experience. It's always been just okay for me. (6/10)

NSpan: Annie Hall (1977) – Well I think I've already set my position on this movie! Allen just grates on me, I don't care for him as an actor and he puts me off movies. Plus I couldn't see how their relationship was real. Maybe I need to give it another go, because it just didn't work for me. (4/10)

undeadmonkey: Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (2004) – It's been a movie I've been meaning to see for years, but it's never on tv. I'm sure I'll watch it some day (well, I must actually if I'm gonna stick to my decision to watch every top ten movie!), but it's had some really bad press over the years. I'll give it a go without any prejudice though. (N/A)

JohnErle: The Breakfast Club (1985) – Great fun movie, need to watch this again as it's been a good ten years. Even if it's just for Ally Sheedy..(7.5/10)

[silversurfer19]

That being said, I will be watching Oldboy some time this year based on all the positive reviews here.

I won't rest till we've finally managed to force Geezer to watch Oldboy. Even if I need to fly to Boston and strap him to a chair and force his eyes open A Clockwork Orange style!!

[silversurfer19]

MOVIE #6

Shrykespeare: The Incredibles (2004) – I remember before the movie was released British film critic (and tv show host/comedian) Jonathan Ross said this was the greatest Pixar he'd seen when he got to see it in advance to it's release. I had very high expectations, and they were not quite realized on screen. That said, it was very, very enjoyable, with some great characters, and I have appreciated it better on further viewings. It's just not at the top of my Pixar list. (8/10)

silversurfer: Withnail & I (1987) - you ask, Whatever happened to Bruce Robinson, six? Well, he's making the Rum Diary this year, which seems a perfect fit. Grant was like a British version of Hunter S. Thompson as Withnail, and with Johnny Depp in the movie too, that's like a perfect triangle of Depp, Robinson and Thompson, you can't ask for more so I've very hopeful. And Ron, I have heard of TISM before, but nothing by them, I'll check them out. I love both The New Pornographers and Grizzly Bear (both of whom came here in the last year and kicked ass), but I need to listen to Spoon, as there a band I've known about for a long time but have listened to very little. I'll let you know how I feel about both of them. Anyway, on this movie, I totally recommend this to Shryke, it's right up his alley.

thegreenarrow: Alice In Wonderland (1951) – A very surreal animation indeed, I go through swings of loving this and merely liking it, it's kind of disjointed but some of the scenes are magical. (7.5/10)

transformers: The Departed (2006) - I watched it last year and can understand why it made your top ten. Very decent movie, but watch Infernal Affairs, that is even better! (7.5/10)

englishozzy: Serenity (2005) -Very much inspired by Star Wars, I love the movie, but I find Firefly a little more fulfilling. Not that it's impossible to watch this without Firefly, Whedon basically took the concept of the series and edited it into a movie, adding a little extra for the Firefly fans. Great action, typically great Whedon dialogue and a supremely hot Summer Glau. "I'm a leaf on the wind. Watch how I soar!" (9/10)

Ron Burgundy and Leetsu: Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) - Good action, far too long and ending knocked it down a notch or two. (7/10)

Buscemi: The Silence of the Lambs (1991) - Another I can fully understand why is in a top ten. A great thriller and some truly creepy and fearsome scenes. (8/10)

Chienfantome: The Host (2006) – I actually introduced this to my mum a few months ago, it's such a brilliant family drama hidden within a monster movie. Beautifully shot and mesmerising to watch. It introduced me to Bong Joon-ho, and he has never let me down since. Brilliant stuff. Oh, and if anyone ever wants a trip to the movies if they ever make it to NZ, give me a bell, I'll happily take you to a cool art house flick or blockbuster. (8.5/10)

numbersix: The Third Man (1949) - You are quite right, anyone with even a passing interest in cinema (which is everyone on here) should watch this asap, a stunning piece of cinema. And I'm with six, Ron. Check out Touch Of Evil for another Welles masterpiece. (10/10)

Banks: Coming to America (1988) - Y'know, I don't ever remember being that impressed by this, I would much rather have watched Beverly Hills Cop over it, I think it had a few funny lines, but I can remember little else. It's been a while though, so I'll give it another go. Helena said she love it when she was growing up though. (5/10)

BarcaRulz: Leon (aka The Professional) (1994) - Another movie on my own list, a great film with awesome performances (10/10)

Geezer: The Blues Brothers (1980) - A great Landis movie, not as good as Werewolf, but still very funny. Haven't seen it in years though so should check it out again. (7.5/10)

W: La Vita e Bella (Life is Beautiful) (1998) - A very decent film, I was a little confused at the beginning as it played out almost like a Chaplin sketch, but then when the war started it became heartbreaking. A devastating watch, with a great central performance. (7.5/10)

NSpan: Caddyshack (1980) – I've watched it in it's entirety, I think, but it never really grabbed me. And I hate Rodney Dangerfield as an actor, he was just never funny and made me cringe. Not one of Ramis' better movies for me. (5/10)

undeadmonkey: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008) – Wow, surprised to see this so high up. I enjoyed it very much on first watch, but have struggled to find the motivation to watch the dvd since we bought it a year or so ago. Will watch it again soon, as it was very well acted and I did like the visuals too. I remember the first time we saw it we took both sets of parents to see it, and when we came out of the cinema there were tears streaming down our mothers' eyes! It was very funny to see, but also poignant in how affected they were by the drama. Good film, though for me a little high. (8/10)

JohnErle: Monty Python’s The Meaning of Life (1983) – I was wondering if this would ever turn up, but did not expect to see it in a top ten! I've only ever watched bits of it, and as it was a series of sketch scenes I didn't feel I was missing anything by not seeing the whole movie, but I will give it another go. I wasn't as impressed by it as I was the other two movies though. (6/10)

[NSpan]

Growing up, Rodney Dangerfield was my least favorite part of Caddyshack. But, I gotta say, he (and this character) have REALLY grown on me over the years. Hell, he has some of the best lines!



Al Czervik: Oh, this is the worst-looking hat I ever saw. What, when you buy a hat like this I bet you get a free bowl of soup, huh?
[looks at Judge Smails, who's wearing the same hat]
Al Czervik: Oh, it looks good on you though.


Al Czervik: You're a lot of woman, you know that? Yeah, wanna make 14 dollars the hard way?


Tony D'Annunzio: [carrying Czervik's golf bag] What do you got in here, rocks?
Al Czervik: Are you kiddin'? When I was your age, I would lug fifty pounds of ice up five, six flights of stairs!
Tony D'Annunzio: [puts down Czervik's bag, exasperated] So what?
Al Czervik: So what?
[opens compartment in golf bag, revealing radio]
Al Czervik: So let's dance!
[turns on Journey's "Any Way You Want It," high volume]

[Buscemi]

A couple of my favorite Rodney lines.

(after hitting Judge Smails in the groin with his golf ball)
I should of yelled two!

(after farting at a dinner party)
Whoa, did somebody step on a duck?

[transformers2]

Shrykespeare: The Incredibles (2004) –One of the two Pixar films I haven't seen, it's been in the bowels of my Netflix queue for quite some time now.

silversurfer: Withnail & I (1987) -Haven't seen it.

thegreenarrow: Alice In Wonderland (1951) –Meh. (5/10)

englishozzy: Serenity (2005) -I loved Firefly, but I was bit dissapointed with the movie. It's still a good sc-fi flick, it just wasn't as good it could have been (7.5/10)

Ron Burgundy and Leetsu: Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)- I thought this was a dissapointing end to the series and easily the worst of the franchise. Way too long and the false endings pissed me off. The action sequences were great though. (7/10)

Buscemi: The Silence of the Lambs (1991) -Another film that ranks high on my ashamed to have not seen list. I need to rectify this soon.

Chienfantome: The Host (2006) –Pretty good monster flick, I enjoyed quite it a bit (8/10)

six: The Third Man(1949)- Haven't seen it.

Banks: Coming to America (1988)-One of Eddie Murphy's best from his glory days of the 80's. Very funny film that I haven't seen in quite some time (8.5/10)

BarcaRulz: Leon (aka The Professional) (1994) -Haven't seen it, i've been meaning to for a while.

Geezer: The Blues Brothers (1980) -Haven't seen it.

W: La Vita e Bella (Life is Beautiful) (1998)-Haven't seen it.

NSpan: Caddyshack (1980) –Good pick NSpan made my list as well. A great comedy with an outstanding cast of comedy icons (9/10)

undeadmonkey: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008) –Haven't seen it

JohnErle: Monty Python’s The Meaning of Life (1983) –Haven't seen it surprisingly, Will check it out.

[englishozzy]

6

Shryke - Not one of my favourite Pixar films but still good nonetheless, havent seen it since i watched it in the cinemas even though i own it on DVD, i must get it out sometime soon. 7/10

Transformer - I agree that this is probably Scorcese's finest work but its hard to judge as he has an amazing catalogue, for now though this film remains the highest on my list. #15 on my countdown. 9/10

Ron/Leestu - It's interesting to see different people prefer diffrent parts of the trilogy, only having seen the whole franchise once i cannot be drawn into the argument, great film and are now my number 1 priority to watch again (along with Star Wars but im not overly enthusiastic about watching those). 8/10

UDM - While i did enjoy this film i did find myself thinking that there were a few scenes that didnt need to be there and when i think during films it normally means im not entirely enjoying them. 7/10

As im the only one who probably hasn't said a date yet ill have whatever is left

[BarcaRulz]

If Boosh would be so kind to swap, id like to go on the 3rd of March, which is my 23rd birthday.

1st of March is my 24th... Damn tranny!

I'll swamp with you if you'd like.

Thanks.