My Favorite Movies


  DeathByFender's Rating My Rating
1
Ugetsu monogatari 1953,  Unrated)
Ugetsu monogatari
Unbelievable how great this movie is. It is at the same time a drama, war movie, period film, ghost story, and love story.
The great Machiko Kyo gives a phenomenal performance in this movie (and so does the rest of the cast). Its sad that this movie is unknown and unwatched by virtually everyone. The most beautiful film ever made, this movie should be seen by EVERYONE who claims to be a movie lover.
2
Seven Samurai (Shichinin no Samurai) 1954,  Unrated)
Seven Samurai (Shichinin no Samurai)
This movie is so amazing that calling it one of the greatest films of all time has become very cliched. . Not one minute of the 3 hour running time is boring or dull. Inspired many films to follow (in particular The Magnificent Seven) but none came even close. The Seven Samurai is the reigning film in Japanese cinema and in Kurosawa's entire career (and thats saying a lot because he made many of the greatest films of all time).
3
All About Eve 1950,  PG)
All About Eve
One of my favorite movies..and for good reason. Featuring one of the greatest scripts I have ever seen, and one of cinema's greatest performances by Bette Davis, this witty film is a rarity in that I can watch it countless times and never tire of it. Lines from All About Eve have become part of my daily language.
4
Vertigo 1958,  PG)
Vertigo
The greatest film from one of cinema's greatest directors=one of the best of all time.
5
Sunset Boulevard 1950,  Unrated)
Sunset Boulevard
A flawless American classic. Gloria Swanson's performance is amazing..and yes..this movie has two of the most quoted move lines in cinema history..you should know them by now.
6
Tokyo Story ,  Unrated)
7
Princess Mononoke (Mononoke-hime) 1999,  PG-13)
Princess Mononoke (Mononoke-hime)
Watching this movie again has made me realize that it is, indeed, my favorite film of all time. There are no words or superlatives I could use to describe how much I love this movie. The animation is breathtaking, the story mystical and deep, the characters amazing, and the score beautiful. Even if you aren't fan of anime, I would suggest still recommend you seeing this.
8
Hotaru no haka (Grave of the Fireflies) 1988,  Unrated)
Hotaru no haka (Grave of the Fireflies)
Heartbreakingly brilliant anime and war movie.
9
Ran 1985,  R)
Ran
Epic in every sense of the word, this is as good as cinema gets.
10
Schindler's List 1993,  R)
Schindler's List
So powerful and moving. A masterpiece of Spielberg and cinema in general.
11
Casablanca 1942,  PG)
Casablanca
"Here's lookin' at you kid..." nuff said, a CLASSIC.
12
Psycho 1960,  R)
Psycho
Another of Hitchcock's masterpieces. This is probably Hitchcock's most famous and well known movie.
13
Suspiria 1977,  R)
Suspiria
Dario Argento is one of my favorite horror directors and this is his masterpiece. Great set design & lighting, one of the creepiest soundtracks ever, and some great Argento trademark deaths.
14
King Kong 1933,  Unrated)
King Kong
One of the best and most famous American films of all time. The special effects of the movie may be outdated, but the film still holds much power and awe. A masterpiece.
15
Rashômon (Rashomon) (In the Woods) 1951,  Unrated)
Rashômon (Rashomon) (In the Woods)
Another outstanding Kurosawa film. This is the movie that introduced Japanese cinema to America.
16
The Godfather 1972,  R)
The Godfather
What is there really to say about this movie. Its a classic and a masterpiece and everyone knows it.
17
Raise the Red Lantern (Da hong deng long gao gao gua) 1991,  PG)
Raise the Red Lantern (Da hong deng long gao gao gua)
Not only Yimou's best film, but one of the best films ever. One of most haunting and beautiful films I've ever seen. In my opinion, Gong Li is one of the best actresses in the world (its a shame she's unknown by many people) and this movie shows why. She is SUPERB in this movie.
18
Nosferatu, a Symphony of Horror (Nosferatu, eine Symphonie des Grauens) (Nosferatu the Vampire) 1922,  Unrated)
Nosferatu, a Symphony of Horror (Nosferatu, eine Symphonie des Grauens) (Nosferatu the Vampire)
Awesome vampire movie and silent movie. Still creepy and effective to this day, thanks to Max Schreck's great performance.
19
Rear Window 1954,  PG)
Rear Window
Great and suspenseful, one of Hitchcock's best. I loved how this movie explored the theme of voyeurism, as we, the viewers, are also watching and spying on the neighbors alongside Jeff (I think Hitchcock loved the theme of voyeurism as I see it in many of his movies).
20
Ikiru (Doomed) (Living) (To Live) 1952,  PG)
Ikiru (Doomed) (Living) (To Live)
Very moving. One of Kurosawas best
21
Jaws 1975,  PG)
22
Yojimbo 1961,  Unrated)
23
North by Northwest 1959,  Unrated)
North by Northwest
Not only one of Hitchcock's best, but one of the most entertaining movies ever made.
24
Black Christmas 1974,  R)
Black Christmas
Easily the best slasher of all time and probably the best horror film of all time. This film predates Halloween (which is credited with starting the slasher genre) by 4 years and is actually better. This movie is very creepy and scary. This movie doesn't rely on gore, but on scares and atmosphere. Many people have never even heard of this movie or given it the credit it deserves. Black Christmas is the definition of a cult classic.
25
Fiddler on the Roof 1971,  G)
Fiddler on the Roof
Not only my favorite musical, but one of my favorite movies ever. Great cinematography, story, script, acting by Topol, songs, and dancing. One of the few 3 hour movies I can watch over and over.
26
Perfect Blue 1997,  R)
Perfect Blue
Thrilling, suspenseful, surreal; one of the best animes.
27
Audition (Ôdishon) 1999,  R)
Audition (Ôdishon)
Another brilliant Miike film. This is his best. Very effective, creepy. The last 20 minutes are awesome.
28
Metropolis 1927,  PG-13)
29
Dr. Strangelove Or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb 1964,  PG)
Dr. Strangelove Or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb
Kubrick's best and one of the funniest movies ever. "no fighting in the war room." LOL
30
Apocalypse Now 1979,  R)
Apocalypse Now
Wow, one of the greatest war movies ever made.
31
The Nightmare Before Christmas 1993,  PG)
32
Battle Royale 3D 2001,  Unrated)
33
Chicago 2002,  PG-13)
Chicago
Entertaining, spectacular, electrifying, and dazzling. Gere, Zellweger, and Latifah all give great performances, but Zeta-Jones was the real star of the film. Every song in this movie is great and memorable.
34
Pulp Fiction 1994,  R)
Pulp Fiction
Absolutely incredible. Tarantino's best (cliched to say that). Everything about this movie is great, especially the soundtrack (girl..DUN DUN DUN DUN..you'll be a woman...soon- LOVE THAT SONG!), cast, and script.

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