Top 10 movies of all time?
Discussion
Hosenbugler said:
hought I'd wake up this thread,. I found it about a week ago, when having nothing better to do, and have pondered my own top 10 since. Its made me aware, that when you put some thought into it, just how hard it is to decide on that 10, let alone place them in order.
Anyhow, in no particular order.
Gone with the wind. Nothing to be said really.
Goodbye Mr Chips . Robert Donat etc 1939. If this film does not touch your soul, then its likely you don't have one.
Casablanca. So much to relate , before “that song” is even mentioned.
The Third Man . Despite (imho) the miscasting of Joseph Cotton , one of the most atmospheric films ever made, no wonder it was rewarded for cinematography.
The Cruel Sea. A brilliant portrayal of the Battle of the Atlantic. A veteran who had seen the film told me, it was alarmingly close to events. In fact, everything in that film actually happened.
Lawrence of Arabia. Spectacular tribute to the genius of David Lean. Remarkably, not a single word spoken by a woman in the entire film.
The Piano. Holly Hunter Sam Neill etc. Intense film , full of easily missed subtleties , far from easy viewing , but a masterpiece nonetheless.
Apocalypse Now (Redux) . Incredible masterpiece on the Vietnam War. Although I have to say equalled by the entirely different Full metal Jacket . If I had to choose between those 2 films to be the only one I could watch again, I think my head would burst.
A.I. Intense, harrowing, emotional. A friend of mines wife who had given up a child for adoption in her early teens, freaked out when she watched this. I think I can understand why.
Stormy Weather (1943) To be honest, this is here, partly because I don't do musicals. This and The Blues Brothers are the only films of that genre I can warm to. However this film usurps messrs Akroyd Belushi and the avalanche of bluesmen, by the appearance of Fats Waller, and that spectacular dance scene by the Nicholas brothers. All done in one take. Astonishing.
After all that, others I found hard not to put in the “10”
Full metal Jacket, Ask me tomorrow and likely it would be in the 10
Das Boot (for same reasons as Cruel Sea.)
Virtually anything by David Lean
The Star Wars trilogy. Incredible story telling and characters.
The Ring trilogy. Epic film making, a tribute to Tolkein and his characters.
The remains of the day. A film of misguided loyalty . A must see if n
Anyhow, in no particular order.
Gone with the wind. Nothing to be said really.
Goodbye Mr Chips . Robert Donat etc 1939. If this film does not touch your soul, then its likely you don't have one.
Casablanca. So much to relate , before “that song” is even mentioned.
The Third Man . Despite (imho) the miscasting of Joseph Cotton , one of the most atmospheric films ever made, no wonder it was rewarded for cinematography.
The Cruel Sea. A brilliant portrayal of the Battle of the Atlantic. A veteran who had seen the film told me, it was alarmingly close to events. In fact, everything in that film actually happened.
Lawrence of Arabia. Spectacular tribute to the genius of David Lean. Remarkably, not a single word spoken by a woman in the entire film.
The Piano. Holly Hunter Sam Neill etc. Intense film , full of easily missed subtleties , far from easy viewing , but a masterpiece nonetheless.
Apocalypse Now (Redux) . Incredible masterpiece on the Vietnam War. Although I have to say equalled by the entirely different Full metal Jacket . If I had to choose between those 2 films to be the only one I could watch again, I think my head would burst.
A.I. Intense, harrowing, emotional. A friend of mines wife who had given up a child for adoption in her early teens, freaked out when she watched this. I think I can understand why.
Stormy Weather (1943) To be honest, this is here, partly because I don't do musicals. This and The Blues Brothers are the only films of that genre I can warm to. However this film usurps messrs Akroyd Belushi and the avalanche of bluesmen, by the appearance of Fats Waller, and that spectacular dance scene by the Nicholas brothers. All done in one take. Astonishing.
After all that, others I found hard not to put in the “10”
Full metal Jacket, Ask me tomorrow and likely it would be in the 10
Das Boot (for same reasons as Cruel Sea.)
Virtually anything by David Lean
The Star Wars trilogy. Incredible story telling and characters.
The Ring trilogy. Epic film making, a tribute to Tolkein and his characters.
The remains of the day. A film of misguided loyalty . A must see if n
Hosenbugler said:
hought I'd wake up this thread,. I found it about a week ago, when having nothing better to do, and have pondered my own top 10 since. Its made me aware, that when you put some thought into it, just how hard it is to decide on that 10, let alone place them in order.
Anyhow, in no particular order.
Gone with the wind. Nothing to be said really.
Goodbye Mr Chips . Robert Donat etc 1939. If this film does not touch your soul, then its likely you don't have one.
Casablanca. So much to relate , before “that song” is even mentioned.
The Third Man . Despite (imho) the miscasting of Joseph Cotton , one of the most atmospheric films ever made, no wonder it was rewarded for cinematography.
The Cruel Sea. A brilliant portrayal of the Battle of the Atlantic. A veteran who had seen the film told me, it was alarmingly close to events. In fact, everything in that film actually happened.
Lawrence of Arabia. Spectacular tribute to the genius of David Lean. Remarkably, not a single word spoken by a woman in the entire film.
The Piano. Holly Hunter Sam Neill etc. Intense film , full of easily missed subtleties , far from easy viewing , but a masterpiece nonetheless.
Apocalypse Now (Redux) . Incredible masterpiece on the Vietnam War. Although I have to say equalled by the entirely different Full metal Jacket . If I had to choose between those 2 films to be the only one I could watch again, I think my head would burst.
A.I. Intense, harrowing, emotional. A friend of mines wife who had given up a child for adoption in her early teens, freaked out when she watched this. I think I can understand why.
Stormy Weather (1943) To be honest, this is here, partly because I don't do musicals. This and The Blues Brothers are the only films of that genre I can warm to. However this film usurps messrs Akroyd Belushi and the avalanche of bluesmen, by the appearance of Fats Waller, and that spectacular dance scene by the Nicholas brothers. All done in one take. Astonishing.
After all that, others I found hard not to put in the “10”
Full metal Jacket, Ask me tomorrow and likely it would be in the 10
Das Boot (for same reasons as Cruel Sea.)
Virtually anything by David Lean
The Star Wars trilogy. Incredible story telling and characters.
The Ring trilogy. Epic film making, a tribute to Tolkein and his characters.
The remains of the day. A film of misguided loyalty . A must see if not done so.
Shawshank Redemption. Cracking film, right from its Ink Spots intro to its conclusion.
The English Patient . A lot of people did not get this, but I found it gripping, and with many subtleties easily missed, like The Piano , again, not easy viewing.
The Kings Speech. Superbly acted, thoroughly enjoyable.
Zulu. Can anyone think of any film, that has been watched by more people so many times over?
Shutter Island. I had the opinion that Di Caprio would only churn out crap, like many Hollywood “faces” . This film pleasantly proved me wrong.
Lastly
City of Life and Death. This is a relatively little known Chinese made film . The subject being the Rape of Nanking. The film centres around a number of characters includeing, perhaps bizzarely a conscience stricken Japanese soldier. The film is intense and very brutal. Food for thought though, that survivors of the massacre who had lived to see the film, said that the reality was worse than the movie portrayed. Basically, If it has not been seen, then its a must to do so.
Anyhow, I'm off to get my life back smartish, before I change my mind. .
In the current climate, I wouldn't highlight no women speaking in Laurence of Arabia as it's likely to get outlawed Anyhow, in no particular order.
Gone with the wind. Nothing to be said really.
Goodbye Mr Chips . Robert Donat etc 1939. If this film does not touch your soul, then its likely you don't have one.
Casablanca. So much to relate , before “that song” is even mentioned.
The Third Man . Despite (imho) the miscasting of Joseph Cotton , one of the most atmospheric films ever made, no wonder it was rewarded for cinematography.
The Cruel Sea. A brilliant portrayal of the Battle of the Atlantic. A veteran who had seen the film told me, it was alarmingly close to events. In fact, everything in that film actually happened.
Lawrence of Arabia. Spectacular tribute to the genius of David Lean. Remarkably, not a single word spoken by a woman in the entire film.
The Piano. Holly Hunter Sam Neill etc. Intense film , full of easily missed subtleties , far from easy viewing , but a masterpiece nonetheless.
Apocalypse Now (Redux) . Incredible masterpiece on the Vietnam War. Although I have to say equalled by the entirely different Full metal Jacket . If I had to choose between those 2 films to be the only one I could watch again, I think my head would burst.
A.I. Intense, harrowing, emotional. A friend of mines wife who had given up a child for adoption in her early teens, freaked out when she watched this. I think I can understand why.
Stormy Weather (1943) To be honest, this is here, partly because I don't do musicals. This and The Blues Brothers are the only films of that genre I can warm to. However this film usurps messrs Akroyd Belushi and the avalanche of bluesmen, by the appearance of Fats Waller, and that spectacular dance scene by the Nicholas brothers. All done in one take. Astonishing.
After all that, others I found hard not to put in the “10”
Full metal Jacket, Ask me tomorrow and likely it would be in the 10
Das Boot (for same reasons as Cruel Sea.)
Virtually anything by David Lean
The Star Wars trilogy. Incredible story telling and characters.
The Ring trilogy. Epic film making, a tribute to Tolkein and his characters.
The remains of the day. A film of misguided loyalty . A must see if not done so.
Shawshank Redemption. Cracking film, right from its Ink Spots intro to its conclusion.
The English Patient . A lot of people did not get this, but I found it gripping, and with many subtleties easily missed, like The Piano , again, not easy viewing.
The Kings Speech. Superbly acted, thoroughly enjoyable.
Zulu. Can anyone think of any film, that has been watched by more people so many times over?
Shutter Island. I had the opinion that Di Caprio would only churn out crap, like many Hollywood “faces” . This film pleasantly proved me wrong.
Lastly
City of Life and Death. This is a relatively little known Chinese made film . The subject being the Rape of Nanking. The film centres around a number of characters includeing, perhaps bizzarely a conscience stricken Japanese soldier. The film is intense and very brutal. Food for thought though, that survivors of the massacre who had lived to see the film, said that the reality was worse than the movie portrayed. Basically, If it has not been seen, then its a must to do so.
Anyhow, I'm off to get my life back smartish, before I change my mind. .
Seriously though, some cracking films on your list.
In no particular order and from the top of my head (and it'll probably change if you ask me again next month/year) :
Delicatessen
Gone in 60 Seconds
Casino Royale (2006) (or any of the bond films really, apart from the Dalton one with the articulated tractor units that can pull wheelies)
Hugo
Watchmen
Leon
More recent films that I suspect might join the list are:
Lucy
Baby Driver
Ex Machina
but only time will tell
Delicatessen
Gone in 60 Seconds
Casino Royale (2006) (or any of the bond films really, apart from the Dalton one with the articulated tractor units that can pull wheelies)
Hugo
Watchmen
Leon
More recent films that I suspect might join the list are:
Lucy
Baby Driver
Ex Machina
but only time will tell
cuprabob said:
In the current climate, I wouldn't highlight no women speaking in Laurence of Arabia as it's likely to get outlawed
Seriously though, some cracking films on your list.
I thang yow!Seriously though, some cracking films on your list.
You never really get these lists 100% . I was only thinking this morning, I should have added "The passion of the Christ" to my list of also's . The first film that actually frightened me was the Exorcist, but TPOTC actually made me physically flinch , a number of times. Realistically accurate in its violence. I know a number of people who could only watch it part way through, the realism being too much for them.
A remarkable film though.
Lot's of volience in some of these films.
Never got the love for the godfather. Could never understand what the blighter was saying.
And the Dear Hunter. Give me a break, tedious in the extreme.
So here's my child of the 80's list.
Alien (1st one only), Superb tension.
Shawshank. Just a great film, not sure why.
Out of Africa.
Nightmare on Elm street.
Dances with Wolves.
Remains of the day.
Lord of the rings.
Toy story (No3 particularly good).
Shrek.
Any of the Simon Pegg Nick Frost combo. Hot Fuzz, Paul, Shaun. Paul my personal fave.
Mentions to:-
Jaws,
Gremlins,
Top Gun,
Airplane,
Six Sense,
Philadelphia.
Das Boot,
Master and commander.
Men in Black.
Never got the love for the godfather. Could never understand what the blighter was saying.
And the Dear Hunter. Give me a break, tedious in the extreme.
So here's my child of the 80's list.
Alien (1st one only), Superb tension.
Shawshank. Just a great film, not sure why.
Out of Africa.
Nightmare on Elm street.
Dances with Wolves.
Remains of the day.
Lord of the rings.
Toy story (No3 particularly good).
Shrek.
Any of the Simon Pegg Nick Frost combo. Hot Fuzz, Paul, Shaun. Paul my personal fave.
Mentions to:-
Jaws,
Gremlins,
Top Gun,
Airplane,
Six Sense,
Philadelphia.
Das Boot,
Master and commander.
Men in Black.
Hosenbugler said:
Lots of good films.
It's impossible to limit one's favourite films to just 10 even if one cheats a little like you did. I'd add Witness. Although Ford was miscast, he put in one of his best performances. The imagery was wonderful, with the road out, and in of course, seemingly in the background even when it wasn't in the picture. The barn raising was so well done. Kelly McGuinness takes her top off so something for the intellectuals. A faultless film although I wonder why they went for Ford.
Kind hearts and coronets. A brilliant black comedy. The script was wonderful.
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