Your top 5 movies of all time [Archive]

filmfreak0000

Jun-17-2003, 02:14 PM

Name the movies that you feel are the must-see movies of all time, or the movies that had the most impact on you. If you can, explain what it was about each movie that made you connect with it so much.
My top 5:
Star Wars - this movie was practically my religion as a kid. I loved all the great visuals, the music and of course Han Solo (can't beat Harrison Ford).
Raiders of the Lost Ark - Indiana Jones has to be the coolest screen hero I've ever seen (once again, Harrison Ford), with more great visuals and music.
Gladiator - for the same reason I love the Raiders and Star Wars films - a really cool hero, great visuals, great music and an epic story.
Forest Gump - this has to be one of the best stories of the last decade. I just don't think a movie collection is complete without it.
Good Fellas - being a criminal never looked so fun. Pesci and De Niro make this an unforgettable film.

LeperAffinity

Jun-17-2003, 03:06 PM

Donnie Darko - Great cult flick, Jake Gyllenhal did a superb job of acting, and Richard Kelly also did a fantastic job of writing the screenplay

Full Metal Jacket - One hella war movie. 'Bout Vietnam war. Also has a funny as all hell drill sergeant at the beginning, untill he is shot by a recruit

The Crow - Kick ass movie, even better comic book series. Too bad it was Brandon Lee's last appearance, he could have made all the other Crow movies so much better.

Flat Liners - With Kiefer Sutherland(Yes, he beats Harrison Ford =-P), hes a physcho-somatic medical students who convinces a few of his classmates to stop there heart, and go into the world of death to experience it, and the ones that werent dieing at the time revive them back to life

Eye for an Eye - Also starring Kiefer Sutherland, he plays a psycho who kidnaps a womans daughter, rapes her, and kills her. The mother goes out looking for revenge.

24: Season 2 when it comes out will also be a great kick ass collection, even if it is a TV show

mediocre

Jun-17-2003, 03:21 PM

1. Saving Private Ryan
2. Pork Chop Hill
thats about it.

ourmodernred

Jun-17-2003, 03:34 PM

No order:
Band Of Brothers (Miniseries)
Apocolypse Now Redux
The Shawshank Redemption
2001: A Space Odyssey
Black Hawk Down

Ocean Soul

Jun-17-2003, 03:53 PM

Moulin Rouge
Ghost Ship
Dirty Dancing
Titanic
Ghost

PeaceFroggy

Jun-18-2003, 01:15 AM

Almost Famous: The script is fantastic, and it creates an excellent atmosphere, overall just a sweet, funny, big-hearted, enjoyable movie.

About A Boy: Best romantic comedy ever :P A great script also, Hugh Grant is excellent, charming movie.

Schindler's List: Devastating, filmmaking at its very best.

Cast Away: People seem to hate this movie, but I thought the way Tom Hanks handled such a demanding role deserved an Oscar.

Angela's Ashes: Good use of comic timing keeps it entertaining.

filmfreak0000

Jun-18-2003, 01:53 PM

Interesting choices so far... I really need to see Donny Darko ~ I've heard a lot of good things about it. I would add Shawshank Redemption and The Green Mile to the list of all-time best movies I've seen. Everybody should remember to watch Robert De Niro get the AFI award next month, btw (http://www.usanetwork.com/specials/afideniro/ - on the USA channel, 9pm/8c).. It would be really great if he gets a lot of support that night. When you look at the list of people who have already won, you can see what an honor it is:

1973 - John Ford
1974 - James Cagney
1975 - Orson Welles
1976 - William Wyler
1977 - Bette Davis
1978 - Henry Fonda
1979 - Alfred Hitchcock
1980 - James Stewart
1981 - Fred Astaire
1982 - Frank Capra
1983 - John Huston
1984 - Lillian Gish
1985 - Gene Kelly
1986 - Billy Wilder
1987 - Barbara Stanwyck
1988 - Jack Lemmon
1989 - Gregory Peck
1990 - Sir David Lean
1991 - Kirk Douglas
1992 - Sidney Poitier
1993 - Elizabeth Taylor
1994 - Jack Nicholson
1995 - Steven Spielberg
1996 - Clint Eastwood
1997 - Martin Scorsese
1998 - Robert Wise
1999 - Dustin Hoffman
2000 - Harrison Ford
2001 - Barbra Streisand
2002 - Tom Hanks
2003 - Robert De Niro

ralph

Jun-18-2003, 03:17 PM

Spiderman
Finding Nemo

ExplodingHearts

Jun-18-2003, 06:21 PM

ok. after much thought, and much changing around of my options, i have concluded that these are my top 5 movies:

(not in order)

1. slc punk.

2. the believers.

3. american history x.

4. a clockwork orange.

5. sid and nancy.

6. (i HAD to add a 6th.) the wizard of oz.

(and of course, there are a few random indie films that rank high on my list.)

Y2Kayfabe

Jun-18-2003, 08:41 PM

Home Alone
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
Scream
Amadeus

SnapeyBears

Jun-19-2003, 01:31 AM

1. Indochine
2. Awakenings
3. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (HAD TO!)
4. Trainspotting
5. Velvet Goldmine

filmfreak0000

Jun-19-2003, 01:23 PM

Originally posted by filmfreak0000
Everybody should remember to watch Robert De Niro get the AFI award next month, btw (http://www.usanetwork.com/specials/afideniro/ - on the USA channel, 9pm/8c).. It would be really great if he gets a lot of support that night. When you look at the list of people who have already won, you can see what an honor it is:

What was I smoking yesterday? The AFI awards are this coming Monday, the 23rd! Glad I double checked.

Cetryn

Jun-19-2003, 02:07 PM

1.Green Mile
2.The Ring
3.Beloved
4.Riding in cars with boys
5.What lies beneath

All rather modern films..

I have many favourite classic movies, but I can't decide on a top 5.

Jamiemac33

Jun-19-2003, 02:44 PM

The Shawshank Redemption
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Planes, Trains, and Automobiles
Ferris Bueller's Day Off
Pyscho

ExplodingHearts

Jun-19-2003, 10:08 PM

Originally posted by Cetryn
4.Riding in cars with boys
is that a joke? that could possibly be one of the worst movies i have ever watched. poorly acted, poor script. stupid story...

and yes, you are a n00b. registered june 18th. pssh.

Zanidakis

Jun-19-2003, 11:12 PM

To Kill A Mockingbird

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

It's a Wonderful Life

Un Chien Andalou (A World Without Bread)

This Is Spinal Tap

ExplodingHearts

Jun-19-2003, 11:41 PM

Originally posted by Zanidakis
To Kill A Mockingbird
really good movie. however, the book is by far better.

LeperAffinity

Jun-20-2003, 01:37 AM

Originally posted by GetUpSid44
really good movie. however, the book is by far better.

I havent seen the movie, but I read the book back in 7th grade. I have to say it was quite a book. I think the diary of anne frank was alot more..umm..i dont know the word for it..

ExplodingHearts

Jun-20-2003, 12:33 PM

Originally posted by hYdRoChLoRiC
I havent seen the movie, but I read the book back in 7th grade. I have to say it was quite a book. I think the diary of anne frank was alot more..umm..i dont know the word for it..
the diary of anne frank is more of a documentary...i'm not real fond of it...

Joemomma

Jun-20-2003, 01:11 PM

5. Goodfellas (Great, GREAT flick)
4. Blazing Saddles (Hilarious, funniest movie i've ever seen)
3. Schindler's List (Powerful, disturbing, but true)
2. Pulp Fiction (SAY WHAT AGAIN MOTHER F*CKER! SAY WHAT ONE MORE GOD DAMNED TIME!)
1. The Empire Strikes Back (NO sci-fi film could ever do this justice, just the best, all i have to say about it)

filmfreak0000

Jun-20-2003, 01:43 PM

Originally posted by GetUpSid44
is that a joke? that could possibly be one of the worst movies i have ever watched. poorly acted, poor script. stupid story...

Couldn't be worse than "Old School".

Killuminati_03

Jun-21-2003, 10:31 AM

In no particular order:
Blood in,Blood out.
GodFather
American Me.
Scarface
Training Day

FrozenInferno

Jun-21-2003, 02:59 PM

Not in any real order and there's a few that could shift around depending on my mood.
Pulp fiction
Goodfellas
Shawshank redemption
American History X
LA Confidential

Jimm O}}}

Jun-22-2003, 03:30 PM

1) A ClockWork Orange
2) Requiem For a Dream
3) Identity
4) Ghost World
5) Dogma

There may be others that could take the place of some in this list but I can't think of them right now. Oh well.

justanotherkid

Jun-22-2003, 04:35 PM

(1) Fight Club
(2) American Beauty
(3) Braveheart
(4) Forest Gump
(5) American History X

justanotherkid

Jun-22-2003, 04:36 PM

ooooh shit AND goodfellaz

PS2Gamer710

Jun-23-2003, 04:09 PM

No Order

Scarface - ALOT of drug use and Xtreme Violence, just my kind of movie.

Goodfellas - Just a funny story about the mafia.

The Untouchables - Just a classic movie.

Jackass The Movie - Its funny as hell watching people kill themselves for no reason at all besides to make us laugh.

Diehard - In my opinion the best action movie of all time.

Jodie

Jun-23-2003, 04:33 PM

It's a Wonderful Life Need i explain the wonder that it is? A classic black and white movie for Christmas Eve.

The Life of Brian I know it's not so good for religion but hell it's funny.

LOTR I couldn't choose which one but they are so beautiful.

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. I love Ron's facial expressions in this! (books are better though).

Saving Private Ryan What a lovely film!!! It's either that or Rabbit Proof Fence

LetMeLive

Jun-26-2003, 12:15 PM

1. Lord Of the rings: the Two Towers. I loved the Helms Deep action/war sequence.
2. Resident Evil: :-D Im a fan even though the movie basicly sucked i am still Loyal To the series. And i hear that the sequel will be awesome. (GO SEE IT)
3. Gladiator. A beutiful and violent Epic. (I love the Romans)
4. The Patriot: The best Mel Gibson movie (Except maybe braveheart)
5. The Star Wars Trilogy.

There is more, but these are the TOP 5.

sublimation

Jun-26-2003, 07:42 PM

1. oceans eleven
2. american history x
3. super troopers
4. orange county
5. glitter

(ok, so #5 was actually caddyshack)

Kiwidudette

Jun-27-2003, 05:30 AM

1. Edward Scissorhands
2. The Shining
3. About A Boy
4. Nightmare Before Christmas
5. Dogma

silent bob420

Jun-30-2003, 12:26 AM

1.scarface
2.resevoir dogs
3.godfather
4.goodfellas
5.casino

ExplodingHearts

Jul-05-2003, 08:15 PM

Originally posted by Bassmanjimmo
4) Ghost World
that is indeed a grand movie. another of my favorites.

i find it HIGHLY amusing that so many of you picked american history x as one of your favorite movies. any input on this?

Kiwidudette

Jul-06-2003, 03:57 AM

Originally posted by GetUpSid44

i find it HIGHLY amusing that so many of you picked american history x as one of your favorite movies. any input on this?

It wasn't one of my top 5, but I did enjoy it a lot. I guess it was because it was... real. And it had a good message, it should make some people open their eyes.

ExplodingHearts

Jul-06-2003, 10:45 AM

Originally posted by Kiwidudette
It wasn't one of my top 5, but I did enjoy it a lot. I guess it was because it was... real. And it had a good message, it should make some people open their eyes.
yes. to some extent...it is real.

however, i would like to put something out on the table here...

REAL skinheads ARE NOT racist. skinheads are the original rude boys. thus, originating from ska music, and not racism. indeed, they are violent, however...not racist. blah, blah, blah. skinhead culture. . .

Swordfish

Jul-06-2003, 06:27 PM

Originally posted by hYdRoChLoRiC
Full Metal Jacket - One hella war movie. 'Bout Vietnam war. Also has a funny as all hell drill sergeant at the beginning, untill he is shot by a recruit

R. Lee Ermy, He was a real Drill Seargent. In Full Metal Jacket they had him to show an actor how to act as Drill Seargent. But he was so good that he ended up playing the role himself, and he didn't even use a script.

http://www.ebaumsworld.com/jacket1.html

lcburgundy

Jul-06-2003, 06:57 PM

In no particular order -- and keeping in mind there's a lot of movies I've never seen:

Never Cry Wolf -- underrated film by Disney (you've never heard of it because they've never promoted it -- even the DVD release only contains in very fine print that Walt Disney owns it). Live action movie exploring nature's relationship with man -- often viewed (incorrectly) as an "environmentalist" film.

Perfect Blue -- Wonderful anime suspense feature. Not your typical robots and ninjas anime tale.

Contact -- Just a great movie. You get to see all sorts of classic themes in action in this one.

The Trial (Orson Welles' version) -- orson welles' unsung gem, orson welles said himself that this was his best film. Franz Kafka was the writer of the original novel, and orson welles adds his own particular stamp on it. Produced in 1960's Prague independently after a bitter orson welles had left hollywood disillusioned.

The Shawshank Redemption -- 'nuff said.

FrozenInferno

Jul-06-2003, 07:14 PM

Originally posted by GetUpSid44
that is indeed a grand movie. another of my favorites.

i find it HIGHLY amusing that so many of you picked american history x as one of your favorite movies. any input on this?
I just thought it was an excellently made film that had strong performances and a strong message. And yes it seemed, although I have no experience of american neo nazism or skinheads, real.

REAL skinheads ARE NOT racist. skinheads are the original rude boys. thus, originating from ska music, and not racism. indeed, they are violent, however...not racist. blah, blah, blah. skinhead culture. . .
In the UK the younger followers of neo nazi political groups like the National Front and BNP almost always and have historically seemed to be skinheads. I just assumed it was the same in America.

ExplodingHearts

Jul-06-2003, 11:18 PM

Originally posted by FrozenInferno
In the UK the younger followers of neo nazi political groups like the National Front and BNP almost always and have historically seemed to be skinheads. I just assumed it was the same in America.
real skins = skins of '69. read up on it. even in europe, they were not nazis. merely punks with shaven heads.

Kendra

Jul-08-2003, 10:46 PM

My Fair Lady
Best in Show
Girl, Interrupted
Lara Croft, Tomb Raider (The movie itself kinda sucked, but come on, ya got Angelina Jolie toting the Lara Croft attitude [and arsenal].)
Chicago

AdrenalineRush

Jul-10-2003, 06:46 PM

1. American Beauty
2. A Beautiful Mind
3. Braveheart
4. Fight Club
5. Training Day

guyincognito

Jul-10-2003, 07:22 PM

1. The Godfather
2. Die Hard
3. The Big Lebowski
4. The Godfather Part II
5. Gladiator

I am not arrogant, so I will not say that these are the five "best films ever". Yet, they are the five most entertaining and rewatchable movies I know.

worried_guy

Jul-13-2003, 11:19 AM

Speed
Rush Hour 2
Spiderman lol
Superman (1-4)
T1 and T2

LOL;)

ExplodingHearts

Jul-13-2003, 11:04 PM

ahhh. i just got done watching american history x for the...3975349875 millionth time. mmm. and still, i am very pleased.

Y2Kayfabe

Jul-13-2003, 11:30 PM

Originally posted by nirvanafanxp
1.Back to the Future 1,2 and 3!
2.Billy Madison
3.Ace Ventura (first one)
4.Dumb and Dumber
5.Happy Gilmore

That would count as 7 movies.:)

sameoldthing

Jul-15-2003, 12:38 AM

In no order:

1) Goodfellas
2) Godfather 1 and 2(I count it as one movie to help narrow down my top 5)
3) Caddyshack
4) Reservoir Dogs
5) Ghostbusters 2

Casino, Full Metal Jacket, and The Devil's Advocate are slowly moving up my list though the more I see them.

Just Alex

Jul-15-2003, 11:47 AM

In no particular order...

The Breakfast Club
American History X
Donnie Darko
Reservoir Dogs
Tommy Boy (Hooo yes.)

DeathbyJupiter

Jul-15-2003, 11:56 AM

1.) The Sting - Good acting, good script, great story
2.) Band of Brother - Saving Private Ryan x 10
3.) Monty Python and the Holy Grail- Self Explanatory\
4.) Star Wars (Episodes IV-VI)- Ditto
5.) Minority Repot - Suspenseful and Interesting

Just Alex

Jul-15-2003, 01:01 PM

Originally posted by Rabid_Drummer

3.) Monty Python and the Holy Grail- Self Explanatory

*High Five*

Dr. Movie

Jul-15-2003, 11:48 PM

Dr. Strangelove

American Beauty`

The Godfather

Schindler's List

Mulholland Drive

ShyGuy5000

Jul-16-2003, 01:47 AM

I sadly havn't seen all the movies I have wanted to, if I had something might be different
In no order:
Star Wars I-VI (all of them! Why? Lightsabers, wars in space, and bounty hunters kick ass!)
Indiana Jones 1-3 (I can't wait for 4)
Cowboy Bebop:Knockin' oin Heavens Door(I love anime and cowboy bebop, also, bounty hunters STILL kick ass)
Back to the Future 1-3
Lord of the Rings(gunna have to go with all of them)

Movies that deserve mention:
Jaws
Terminator
Spitired Away(wonderful anime)
Macross Plus(mini series, wonderful)
Robotech the Movie 2
Tenchi in love/Daughter of Darkness
Ferris Bueller
Shrek(classic)
Ghostbusters(1 and 2, Stay Puft)

Movies I need to see:
Graveyard of the Firefly's
Monty Python
Tenchi in Love 2
Ghost World

TheRealest

Jul-16-2003, 05:48 AM

1. Blood in Blood out (possibly the best movie of all time)
2. Gladiator
3. Saving Private Ryan
4. Titanic
5. Braveheart

Lucky

Jul-16-2003, 08:04 AM

Resident Evil - Im a huge Fan and it sucked how they didnt use the character's from the game it still a good movie.
Carrie - Its a great film and sad :'(
Braveheart - What can I say its a great movie
Ghostbusters - "Is this true" ... "Yes its true this man has no ****"
Halloween - Its a great film I have even got the tune on my mobile :D

I love so many movies