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Jeez, it's like being in the back of a school bus...
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Shrykespeare wrote:Jeez, it's like being in the back of a school bus...
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Okay, last film of the thread. Start getting your next ten films in to me NOW, please.


MOVIE #41


Shrykespeare

Clash of the Titans (1981)
– Director: Desmond Davis; starring Harry Hamlin, Laurence Olivier, Maggie Smith and Burgess Meredith. My favorite film as a preteen. Yes, the special effects are neolithic by today’s standards (hell, they were pretty substandard by 1981 standards, when compared to, say, The Empire Strikes Back), but Ray Harryhausen had a reputation as being one of the best in the biz. Just a great adventure story, with great heroes, great villains, and one big fake monster. A classic sword-and-sandals tale for the whole family, and the less said about that abortion of a remake, the better.

This is a fanmade trailer, which is just freakin’ awesome and better than the original:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbG6GGqL4x0


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Chinatown (1974)
– Director: Roman Polanski; starring Jack Nicholson, Faye Dunaway and John Huston. You can't be a fan of noir's without mentioning Polanski's masterpiece, Chinatown. Nicholson is at the top of his game as a private eye who specialises in extra marrital affairs who stumbles across a murder mystery which reveals more than meets the eye as the film progresses. It reveals fragments of information for the viewer as it peels back its layer upon layer, just like the best 40s detective novels, keeping you intrigued till the finale with a suspenseful and witty script. But this isn't just a homage to some of the greatest noirs of the 40s, the movie is imbedded within the era, and stands among the best because of it. Its so complex and intriguing, and along with some fascinatingly evocative visuals (I always seem to have a hue of oranges and yellows which remind me of the movie and it's sweaty, tense story) and a complementary score which delivers a desperate atmosphere within which the characters dwell, the movie is such a gritty examination of corruption and evil and while that is largely due to a fantastic script, Nicholson, Dunaway and Polanski too deserve merit for their achievements in the movie too. They add an extra element of suspense and give the characters depth and intrigue. There really are no faults within the movie at all, a worthy complement to the best of the noir genre. (2nd appearance)

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


thegreenarrow

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998)
- Director: Terry Gilliam; starring Johnny Depp, Benicio Del Toro, Tobey Maguire and Gary Busey. Gilliam's adaptation of Hunter S. Thompson's novel is like a match made in heaven, it's such a crazy, mind blowing experience full of surreal images and totally awesome performances. I wasn't expecting Depp to be able to play the part (and to appear to ugly!), but he was a complete transformation on screen, becoming Thompson, while Benicio Del Toro was his equal throughout. After reading the book after watching the movie, I found it to amazingly be a very close adaptation to the movie, so Gilliam should be applauded for achieving such a feat. I also loved the mixed media which ran throughout the movie (incorporating Steadman's animations of bats and lizards etc into the live action). And to top it off, it has a great soundtrack, perfectly complementing the movie. (3rd appearance)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_d0hEzXrWT4


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Inglourious Basterds (2009)
– Director: Quentin Tarantino; starring Brad Pitt, Christophe Waltz, Diane Kruger and Eli Roth. Tarantino's most recent piece of work is another damn fine film. His masterful dialogue is on display yet again. It's as sharp as ever and really drives the film. The acting is spectacular, Christophe Waltz in particular. Inglorious Basterds is another funny, sharp, brilliant, brutal and spectacular film from Tarantino, his consistency is unmatched. (3rd appearance)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTUDXLKI3LY


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The Pursuit of Happyness (2006)
- Director: Gabriele Muccino; starring Will Smith, Jaden Smith, Thandie Newton and Brian Howe. Will Smith puts in one of his best performances to date in this rags-to-riches tale of a father and his son. Jaden shows he has a bright future ahead for him which he confirmed later on in the remake of The Karate Kid. The film itself is well done and although a little formulaic at time makes up for it with the emotional substance that runs through the film.

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


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American History X (1998)
- Director: Tony Kaye; starring Edward Norton, Edward Furlong, Avery Brooks, Beverly D’Angelo, Stacey Keach, Ethan Suplee, Fairuza Balk and Elliot Gould. The two Edwards star as brothers in a skinhead society and Norton is brilliant who really got into shape for his role. I wonder who won the Best Actor Oscar in ’98? A story about racism as much as it is about redemption it is the epitome of a good 90’s drama but low budget using recycled actors like D’Angelo and Gould. The curb stomping scene will forever be etched into peoples minds and it is something that my friends talked about that eventually made me watch this fine film. What ever happened to Tony Kaye? (2nd appearance)

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


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Jaws (1975)
- Director: Steven Spielberg; starring Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfuss, Lorraine Gary and Murray Hamilton. Shark attacks are something that often appears in the news (mainly due to the fact that people are dumb and like to fuck with them when in fact sharks are almost always rather harmless except when provoked or smell blood). The reason is because of this movie. Steven Spielberg's name-making project began as a troubled production that finished 104 days behind schedule and several million over-budget due to various production issues (such as trying to get the shark to working). However, in the end it didn't matter. The film was the first blockbuster in cinema history due to the fact that it scared the shit out of people. The villain (though almost never seen) is one of the best in the history of cinema and prove that mother nature can be one scary domain. The acting, direction and writing are also top-caliber with the action unfolding unforced and very well focused. The action always remains tense and keep you watching, waiting for more. By the end of the film, you will be cheering for Martin Brody to kill that "son of a bitch". Without Jaws, we wouldn't have the summer blockbuster or movies like Star Wars or Avatar. In fact, we would probably not have theatres anymore if it weren't for Jaws. (2nd appearance)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zkYRD51I34


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Bringing up Baby (1938)
– Director: Howard Hawks, starring Cary Grant, Katharine Hepburn and Charles Ruggles. If there is one genre I genuinely love in Hollywood Golden Era, it’s the comedy genre. That is something I noticed when I brought these films together. I love those good ol’ screwball comedies. Bringing up Baby may be the very first I saw. An irresistible romantic battle between Katharine Hepburn and Cary Grant managed by Howard Hawks. Hawks is probably my favourite director of this particular Hollywood era. He was a man who could get a masterpiece in any cinematographic genre, be it comedy, western, adventure, noir... Name a genre, he probably made a great film in it. Screwball was a specialty of his, mixing jubilatory dialogues with a dash of romance and suspense. If I put this film on dvd, I know I’m in for unstoppable laughter, and a pure amazement for the energy and talent deployed. That sequence where they’re all put in prison because they appear mad is pure genius. In French, the film is entitled “L’impossible monsieur bébé”. I named my blog “L’impossible blog ciné” after it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-EkAb1h2OM


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Schindler’s List (1993)
- Director: Steven Spielberg; starring Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes and Ben Kingsley. The definitive film about the persecution of the Jews during WWII. Spielberg made a heart-breaking and somewhat depressing account of how the Jews were treated. We all know about this, so it's interesting to see if from the point of a sympathetic German, especially a well-regarded one who can't openly express his sympathies. Neeson is perfect as Schindler, and his speech towards the end about how many lives his car could have saved, or his ring, is one of the finest cinema has ever seen. He's backed by stellar supporting roles by Ben Kingsley, and especially Ralph Fiennes as the sleazy, sadistic Amon Goeth. It's a beautifully-shot film, with plenty of sequences that go beyond the same tone of disgust/sympathy, and John Williams's score is arguably his best.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W74jGQ-CDTE


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Clerks II (2006)
- Director: Kevin Smith; starring Brian O’Hallaran, Jeff Anderson and Rosario Dawson. Most Kevin Smith fans seem to fall over themselves trying to praise Clerks as Smith’s magnum opus, but I never got all of the love for Clerks – to me, it’s easily one of his worst films, next to Mallrats. And Clerks II shows just how much the self-professed “fat guy who made Clerks” has grown, as a writer and filmmaker. This centers on the two best friends, Dante and Randall, having grown too old to still be such slackers and Dante’s decision to get married and move away. Randall and Dante’s discussions about their impending split make up a bulk of the film, and it breaks the heart of anyone who’s ever had a best friend. (2nd appearance)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLvhJ0m5ask


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The Godfather (1972)
- Director: Francis Ford Coppola, Staring: Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan, and Robert Duvall. Slightly overrated IMO when I see it top so many lists, but the reason it is there on them is because it is undoubtedly a fantastic story about a mafia family that is superbly acted, and profoundly directed. The story is captivating, and the characters are well developed to give this film a great base to build on. Then you have the fantastic musical score and the great implied action that gives you a look into the mafia underworld. The opening scene is both touching and haunting, and it sets up the film fantastically. Easily Brando’s best performance, and great acting from the rest of the ensemble cast too. (4th appearance)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bf16Vc3iZjE


Geezer

Black Hawk Down (2001)
- Director: Ridley Scott; starring: Josh Hartnett, Ewen McGregor and Tom Sizemore. One of my all time favorite war movies. Extremely tense and a bitter sense of realism. A great plot based on actual events. It’s really been too long since I have seen it but its one of my most memorable theater experiences. Way better than The Hurt Locker. (2nd appearance)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUJ6cxWdZwA


leestu

The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
- Director: Jonathan Demme; starring Jodie Foster, Anthony Hopkins, Scott Glenn and Ted Levine. (5th appearance)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ca3JZJ4vbsc


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The Usual Suspects (2001)
- Director: Bryan Singer; starring Kevin Spacey, Gabriel Byrne, Stephen Baldwin, Kevin Pollak, Benecio Del Toro and Chazz Palminteri. Not too many "twist" films are great after multiple viewings. At least not for me. This modern-day whodunit keeps you guessing about the main antagonist throughout the movie. That was the point and it hit pretty much every mark it was shooting for. Pretty much everyone gives great performances as well. (4th appearance)

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The Shining (1980)
– Director: Stanley Kubrick; starring Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, Danny Lloyd and Scatman Crothers. (4th appearance)

Room 237 Clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3t60oY0TbTU


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101 Dalmatians (1961)
- Directors: Clyde Geronimi, Hamilton Luske; starring Rod Taylor, Betty Lou Gerson and J. Pat O'Malley. A great deal of times the greatness of a film is directly equivalent of the greatness of the villain. If you don’t have a worthy adversary, you don’t really have a hero and in turn you don’t a movie. Cruella De Vil has to be one of the most iconic villains, up there with Darth Vader, The Wicked Witch of the West, Scar, etc. The new (at the time) stylized animation works well with the story. I always thought it interesting that Ms De Vil was in part based on Tallulah Bankhead. I just love watching this movie and I hope to someday introduce it to my kids.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Frf0d2lFlYE


JohnErle

Body Heat (1981)
– Director: Lawrence Kasdan; starring William Hurt, Kathleen Turner, Richard Crenna and Ted Danson. Sultry, sensual neo-noir with maybe the greatest femme fatale in film history.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7AA_OzWyBqs



After #41, here is the Fantaverse Top 25:

25. Ocean's Eleven, 560
24. The Sixth Sense, 584
23. Sunshine, 668
T21. District 9, 685
T21. LOTR: The Two Towers, 685
20. Saw, 712
19. No Country For Old Men, 724
T17. The Princess Bride, 728
T17. Gone Baby Gone, 728
16. The Godfather, 792
15. The Usual Suspects, 800
14. Billy Madison, 815
13. Office Space, 830
12. Oldboy, 835
11. Sin City, 880
10. Jurassic Park, 885
9. Shaun of the Dead, 895
8. Reservoir Dogs, 910
7. Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, 970
6. The Silence of the Lambs, 1005
5. Die Hard, 1055
4. Brazil, 1070
3. Toy Story, 1155
2. Wall-E, 1452
1. Full Metal Jacket, 1918
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MOVIE #43



transformers - The Usual Suspects (1995) – Unfortunately, I was spoiled about who Keyser was before i watched it. So obviously it didn't have that big of an impact on me. Still, the movie is really well made, and enjoyable to watch.


englishozzy - The Sixth Sense (1999) - Those scenes where he is hiding in his tent still give me chills. I love movies that can scare me, I watch tons of 'scary' movies, very few do though. I would be hard pressed to find a movie that i've seen that scared me more than this one did.


Buscemi - Some Like It Hot (1959) - a great film that deserves all the praise it gets. Seriously if any of you movie buffs haven't seen this film, you guys are missing out. I know a few of you don't really watch classic films. but honestly, this film is so good and fresh it could be made today and not seem outdated.


Geezer - Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (1980) - my favorite star wars. hmmm, thinking back it's probably been about 4 years since i've seen the whole first trilogy, it's about time for a rewatch.


NSpan - The Road (2009) – hmmm, I'm still torn about this movie. On one hand, it was really well made, some scenes were really tense and i realized i was tense too, (which doesnt happen too often) and i found that i cared for the father and son . I wanted the them to make it. on the other hand, i wanted.... more. I can't really pinpoint what though. I try to excuse it by saying that my expectations were too high. but really i didn't know what to expect going in. maybe i need to rewatch it again

side note, I haven't seen it since i saw it at a screening a few weeks before it came out. Viggo Mortensen was there, he seemed really shy in person, i found it interesting.

I must also agree, If shryke didn't like Children of Men, which ended hopeful. You will definitely not like this. And i must disagree about this movie ending hopeful, i felt it was rather ambiguous/left up for personal interpretation





Haven't Seen


Shrykespeare - True Believer (1989)

silversurfer - Who Framed Roger Rabbit?* (1988)

thegreenarrow - Mars Attacks!* (1996)

Ron Burgundy - Hot Shots Part Deux (1993)

Chienfantome - Die Hard* (1988) – and again, wow, fine, i'll break down and put it on my netflix queue..... oh what do ya now, it's on instant, i'll most likely watch it tomorrow.

numbersix - Raging Bull (1980)

Banks - Groundhog Day* (1993)

BarcaRulz - Thank You for Smoking (2005)

leestu - The Godfather: Part II* (1974)

W - Dogma (1999)

JohnErle - The French Connection (1971)

*these are on my list to see, and i actually added one today because of you guys

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Transformer - What you come to expect from a Tarantino film, great action, spectacular script and all in all a very good film. 7/10

Geezer - Glad someone else enjoyed this film as much as i did. #77 on my own list. 8/10
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undeadmonkey wrote:MOVIE #43




Chienfantome - Die Hard* (1988) – and again, wow, fine, i'll break down and put it on my netflix queue..... oh what do ya now, it's on instant, i'll most likely watch it tomorrow.
You should watch it UDM. I don't really like action movies, there is none on my list, but even I think Die Hard is a great movie. Probably the best action movie.

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Haven't been following this all the way thru, but kudos to Shryke for putting True Believer on there! An excellent film that I haven't seen for far too long. Makes me want to watch it again...

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MOVIE #41

Shrykespeare: Clash of the Titans (1981) – I can buy the poor effects, but I can't buy the poor performances. Probably something I'd only like if I had seen it when younger. Just doesn't interest me now.

silversurfer: Chinatown (1974) – I do love revisionist noir, and this is one of the best. There's something brilliant about having a detective story where the detective is pretty much left in the dark throughout the entire thing. A bit like life, right? Nicholson is amazing too.

thegreenarrow: Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998) -It is a faithful adaptation, but that doesn't mean either are that good. I did enjoy the visuals, but to be honest that's about all I remember from the movie.

transformers: Inglourious Basterds (2009) – For me, the dialogue ranges from brilliant (the opening scene), reminiscent of his work from Pulp Fiction, to inane (like the dialogue in Death Proof), so it's a wildly mixed bag.

englishozzy: The Pursuit of Happyness (2006) - Decent performances from both Smiths, but it's a pretty routine film overall. Definitely self-conscious Oscar bait.

Ron Burgundy: American History X (1998) - Benigni won Best Actor for Life is Beautiful. Which is controversial, because I suspect people voted for the film rather than the performance (he doesn't exactly have a huge range). Norton is good in this, but it's more wishful thinking than thought-provoking.

Buscemi: Jaws (1975) - I think your comments about this saving cinema and being the blockbuster are largely exaggerated. Surely Gone with the Wind was the first blockbuster. Anyway, it's a very entertaining film, and it marked Spielberg's long-lasting theme of the difficulty of fatherhood.

Chienfantome: Bringing up Baby (1938) – I have seen this, and while I can't recall much (it's the one with the leopard, right?) I do remember enjoying it. Perhaps not as memorable as some other comedies of that era (have you seen Arsenic and Old Lace?) but still good.

Banks: Clerks II (2006) - From the clips and trailers I've seen, the only thing that's grown about Smith is his waistline. Other than that his last few films look terrible, and this trailer makes me want to run the hell away.

BarcaRulz: The Godfather (1972) - Great cast, great direction, great characters, etc. Just great for me.

Geezer: Black Hawk Down (2001) - The only thing real about this is the story it's "based" on and the shakey camera. But the way it's told and the dialogue (particularly anything Bana's character says), and you've got another predictable, cliched action movie.

leestu: The Silence of the Lambs (1991) - Good, tense thriller.

W: The Usual Suspects (2001) - As I've said befre, I think it's the well-made action scenes that makes it more than just a twist-based movie.

NSpan: The Shining (1980) – Made an appearance at the other side of my list. A great psychological thriller.

undeadmonkey: 101 Dalmatians (1961) - Saw it as a kid, don't remember much. Wouldn't compare Cruella to Darth Vader, though, as he had more depth to his character. She's just the generic villain.

JohnErle: Body Heat (1981) – To be honest, I find this film a little silly in its attempts to be erotic. A little like Basic Instinct a decade later.

My round up of the last ten picks coming later. But I have to say our collective Top 10 so far is looking mighty fine. All are either good or downright great films!

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On Tony Kaye: after issues with the final cut of the film (in which he tried to get an Alan Smithee credit on but failed), Kaye left the industry for a while. He has since returned with two films. The first was the 2007 documentary Lake of Fire (which was only released into a few theatres due to content). The second was Black Water Transit, a crime film which has been unreleased due to the producer not paying crewmembers.

Kaye has expressed interest in revisiting the film and getting his cut released though.
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numbersix wrote:Chienfantome: Bringing up Baby (1938) – I have seen this, and while I can't recall much (it's the one with the leopard, right?) I do remember enjoying it. Perhaps not as memorable as some other comedies of that era (have you seen Arsenic and Old Lace?) but still good.
It is the one with the leopard, yes Six. I have seen Arsenic and Old Lace, and I 100% agree that Capra's film is even more memorable ;)
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#42

Shryke - Braveheart
It's been so long, I watched it on video as a teen years ago, and I remember not being impressed, finding it too long. For me, Gibson 's really interesting film as a director is Apocalypto. The others, I'll pass.

Silversurfer - Early Summer
I've always been attracted by Ozu's film, but I think I've only seen one, once, years ago, and I can't remember which one. I hope to catch some one of these days, I'm sure it's the kind of filmmaker I'm going to love.

greenarrow - The Orphanage
Meh. It wasn't bad, but spanish thrillers have reached a point when they need to renew themselves, as they seem to look a lot like each other now. It was enjoyable, but not very memorable.

transformers - Transformers
Our own transformers listing Transformers^^ It was only a matter of time I guess ! I've seen it in theater, and the first half of it was somewhat enjoyable. It really felt like a 1980's Spielberg produced film, which was a nice surprise. But all the robots destroying robots parts that come after is a bit dull and tiring.

Ozzy - District 9
An excellent film that proved how the genre of alien film could be surprising, fresh, smart and exciting. Very good.

Ron B - Gladiator
Given how Braveheart is popular over here, it's not surprising to find Gladiator at some point. It's better than Gibson's film, but it's still not very much my cup of tea. It was a good film for theater, but I'm not interested a bit in seeing it on TV.

Buscemi - A clockwork orange
Still haven't really seeing it, but being Kubrick, one of these days, down the road, I'll catch it ;)

Six - Life of Brian
A brilliant comedy that does not age at all. It is so funny and relevant, I can watch it again and again without getting tired of it.

Banks - Saw
Damn, 4th appearance already. It was very watchable, and it's actually not a bad film, but it has spawned such an unnecessary string of sequels that it damaged the original film's image.

Barca - Lawrence of Arabia
It's one of those films I dream of seeing on a big screen in a beautiful copy, so I have made a point of not seeing it on tv... so I haven't seen it yet. But I know I will !

Geezer - The Lion King
I remember the excitement of seeing it. It was the last Disney I really enjoyed watching in theater. Jeremy Irons is great. The last act with Simba as an adult isn't as good as the rest. Not one of Disney's best, but a good one.

leestu - The Cook, the thief, his wife and her lover
I've never seen it. Greenaway is a strange director. I haven't liked much of what I saw of him.

W - Billy Madison
Still haven't seen it. And the numerous citations of it scare me. :lol:

NSPan - The Princess Bride
Fantastic choice NSpan. A child'hood's favourite that still works very well while watching it as an adult, and not just for nostalgia.

UDM - Austing Powers the spy who shagged me
I think that the Austin Powers films have each time improved. I did not like the first very much, I enjoyed the second one, and I loved the third.

JohnErle - Brazil
I really need to watch it again. I've only seen it once on video as a teen, loved it. But it was too long ago for me to consider it for my Top 100.
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#41

Shryke - Clash of the Titans
I've never seen it, and I have to say I've never desired to see it...

Surfer - Chinatown
As I mentionned a few rounds ago, I have problems delving into straight noir films. But in spite of that, I remember being impressed by Chinatown, the one time I saw it yeaaars ago. I loved the bitterness that resulted, the sense of helplessness that dominated. It was a great film that I want to see again.

greenarrow - Fear and loathing in Las Vegas
Again, this Terry Gilliam film I very much dislikied when I saw it and haven't seen ever since. I disliked it so much, I really don't want to see it again...

transformers - Inglorious Basterds
Some amazing scenes, some amazing performances, but also some sequence and characters that did not feel at the same level. A great film overall, but with too many defects to ever appear in a Top of mine.

Ozzy - The Pursuit of Happiness
Beurk, this is the kind of film feeling like a torture to see for me. I exagerate, but not that much. All those good sentiments overly pathos. You can see "We want Oscars !!!" written all over it.

Ron B - AMerican History X
A film sometimes great, sometimes lacking some subtlelty. I wonder what the director's cut would have looked like.

Buscemi - Jaws
I think you may be a bit too extremist in your text about Jaws, Buscemi ;) There wouldn't be theaters anymore without Jaws ? Come on. Anyway, Jaws is a great entertainment, like Spielberg can make them. It's scary and emblematic. A great film.

Six - Schindler's list
Another Spielberg ! As you know Six, it barely missed my list, appearing as my #101. THe reason it missed it is that I have only seen it once, a long time ago. It made a huge impression on me. It affected the very core of me. It is such a powerful, delicate, audacious film. It would have featured my list much higher had I had the courage of seeing it more recently.

Banks - Clerks II
A fun film that offered more than just a comedy. It really is, as you point out, a great film about friendship and most of all about nostalgia and growing up. Either the need to grow up, or the lack of desire to do so. It may be a bit too much in the gross humour sometimes, but it's a much more interesting film than it appears to be.

Barca - The Godfather
A film that appears as #41 on your Top 100 favourite films ever is a bit overrated for you ? Isn't that a bit contradictory ? A great film anyway, an immense crime / family saga that says not only a lot about family, but also about America.

Geezer - Black Hawk Down
I wasn't much impressed by it when I saw it in theater. Visually it was strong but too much. On the subject of war and particularly the Somalia events depicted, it was too short, too cold, too negligeant.

leestu - The silance of the lambs
A very strong crime thriller, with a high suspense, a clever script and a top notch direction from Demme. It deserves its praise.

W - The Usual Suspects
Another brilliant crime thriller with a great twist that totally deserve the love it gets.

NSpan - The Shining
Like Chinatown, it's a film that made a big impression on me, but that I have only seen once a long time ago. And so that I really need to rewatch in order to maybe some day consider it one of my absolute favourite.

UDM - 101 Dalmatians
This is actually my favourite classic Disney film.. I almost included it in my Top, but dropped it at the last minute in favour of another film. It's everything I love about Disney. A great setting, adventure, a scary vilain, laughter... Great film.

JohnErle - Body Heat
I've never seen it.
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