My Favorite Movies
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Scream 1996, R)
A terrific, hip, hilarious, and scary teen movie that will definitely be remembered a classic of the genre in 10 or so years. A great cast, an even better script, and suspense are all top notch in this horror movie. One of the most influential horror movies ever made truly rescued the horror movie genre. Now if only we could get another movie like this to save the current remake genre. |
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The Wizard of Oz 1939, G)
The Wizard Of Oz is one of the best movies ever made. It's a film that you could watch over and over. The effect this movie has on people of all ages is amazing. Every time I watch it, I find something new that I hadn't seen before. Even now it's remembered, and it will be in years to come also. A deserving classic that will never disappear. |
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Halloween 1978, R) |
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Psycho 1960, R)
Psycho is probably Hitchcock's greatest achievement, and it deserves every bit. It's a classic that stays with you even after years of your first viewing. I mean c'mon, who doesn' think of Janet Leigh screaming almost every time they take a shower? One of the scariest movies ever made, and also one of the best. |
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Some Like It Hot 1959, Unrated) |
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Rear Window 1954, PG)
Rear Window is another one of Hitchcock's masterpieces. James Stewart and Grace Kelly star as one of the great screen couples. After 'Wait Until Dark (1967)' this is the most suspenseful movie ever made. Hitchcock builds up suspense up until the climactic ending. |
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It's a Wonderful Life 1946, G)
It's A Wonderful Life. More like It's A Wonderful MOVIE! A classic not only to watch during the holidays, but anytime of the year. James Stewart is magnificent as the man who's sent a guardian angel to show him what his life would be like without him. The ending, even to this day, still remains joyful and sad. |
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Singin' in the Rain 1952, G)
One of my favorite musicals. The songs and dance scenes are fantastic, and almost breath taking how they did that. All 3 main actors are great. This and Sunset Blvd. are the best movies about the show business. Even now it's remembered as a classic. Mostly for the scene with Gene Kelly jumping in the rain with an umbrella singing "Singin' In The Rain," one of the best songs from a movie. |
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City Lights 1931, G)
City Lights is one of the finest comedy movies ever made. Charlie Chaplin is perfect as the lead who falls in love with a blind flower seller, and goes through obstacles to have her heart. I was actually surprised at how funny it was; there were times that I was laughing out loud. One of the greatest movies ever made. Period. |
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Wait Until Dark 1967, Unrated)
Wait Until Dark is THE MOST SUSPENSEFUL MOVIE EVER! Audrey Hepburn gives an outstanding performance as a blind woman. Can you imagine playing a blind person? She plays it so innocently that it's so easy to feel sorry for her. While watching I always get a knot in my stomach rooting for her, although I know what's going to happen next. Alan Arkin is also fantastic as the creepy villain who wants something inside of Audrey's apartment. Definitely a watch for all thriller fans. |
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Edward Scissorhands 1990, PG-13) |
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American Beauty 1999, R) |
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The Birds 1963, PG-13)
The Birds is my favorite Hitchcock movie. It's not his best, but it's my favorite. Tippi Hedren is great as usual. One thing that I really love about this movie is that it goes away from all of Hitchcock's other movies. It's not about murder, escape, running away; it's a simple plot: birds attack a town. It has some very memorable scenes. |
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Titanic (in 3D) 2012, PG-13) |
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North by Northwest 1959, Unrated) |
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Rebel Without a Cause 1955, PG-13)
Rebel Without A Cause is the story of a new kid at school (James Dean) who is a rebel that just wants to fit in. He begins to meet people, but for the most part gets in fights with the other students. The ending is terrific; it has a great moral and it touching. Definitely a classic and one of my favorites. One of the greatest of all teen movies. |
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La Strada (The Road) 1954, PG)
Moving and incredibly well made, La Strada remains one of the greatest films ever. I've only see a couple Fellini films, but so far this is the best. Giulietta Masina is absolutely perfect as the lead character who you truly sympathize for. Anthony Quinn plays the perfect "villain" who you also start to sympathize for towards the end. So many memorable scenes, but the best is the touching ending. |
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Rosemary's Baby 1968, R)
Rosemary's Baby is one of the most chilling movies of all time. Mia Farrow plays a woman who's husband sold her unborn child to the devil. In return he got success in his career. After a couple of months in her pregnancy, she beings to realize what has happened with her husband. The last 20 minutes are incredibly suspenseful. As close to perfection as a film may come. |
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Boys Don't Cry 1999, R)
Boys Don't Cry is a truly moving, powerful, disturbing, and incredible movie. It's so realistic, and shows what people can actually do to each other; it's heart wrenching. I cannot praise Hilary Swank's performance any higher. It's a pitch-perfect performance that IS the best female performance in any film. Surely, it's one of the greatest movies of the past 20 years. |
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Stand by Me 1986, R) |
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Shadow of a Doubt 1943, PG)
Another Hitchcock masterpiece! Definitely one of his great achievements. Hitchcock himself even called this his favorite movie he ever made. The story revolves around a teenage girl who loves her uncle to death. But once he makes a visit for a while, she begins to believe that he is trying to killer her. There are some great scenes, and it truly is suspenseful. |
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Dial M for Murder 1954, PG) |
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Million Dollar Baby 2004, PG-13)
Million Dollar Baby is one of the best movies of the decade. Actually, I think it is the best movie of this decade so far. It deserved the Oscars for both Best Picture and Best Actress. Hilary Swank just can't give a bad performance can she? Although not as strong as in Boys Don't Cry, I'd still rank it as one of the better female performances ever. And that ending. The saddest ending that I can think of. |
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Vertigo 1958, PG) |
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The Shining 1980, R)
The Shining- a great book, and even better movie. Stanley Kubrick was such a great director, and The Shining proves it. |
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Into the Wild 2007, R)
Into The Wild is probably the year's best film. It has a terrific story, a terrific cast, a great moral, some wonderful shots, and a great soundtrack. Emile Hirsch, Catherine Keener, and Hal Halbrook all deserve Oscar nominations because their performances were incredible. The story is of a man who's graduated from college. He gives all his money away to charity and leaves his whole life behind to live out in the wild. It probably sounds really boring, and once you look at 2 and a half hours. But somehow it keeps your attention throughout the entire movie with action, funny moments, or even a wonderful setting. The entire movie was shot on location which means that there were no sets, which is both cool and rare. But this is a must see movie by all, and I'm currently reading the book which I also hear is terrific. It's actually one of the best movies ever made. |
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The Rocky Horror Picture Show 1975, R)
This was by far one of the most bizarre, random, most awesome movies I've ever seen. It was a wonderful mix of horror spoof, comedy, and sci-fi filled with humor and sex gags. This is not recommended for everybody. Just be warned before you watch it. The experience would be all the more better with a cult group. |
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Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind 2004, R)
'Eternal Sunshine' is actually pretty funny. Although it stars Jim Carrey, it's more of a romance/drama than a comedy although there are some humorous parts. Kate Winslet is terrific as the girl who Carrey falls for. It's one of the most unique movies, and has one of the best, most original screenplays to come along in awhile. |
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The Apartment 1960, Unrated) |
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Little Miss Sunshine 2006, R) |
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The Sixth Sense 1999, PG-13)
The Sixth Sense is one of the greatest thrillers of all time. Perhaps even the best. Bruce Willis is great, but it is Haley Joel Osmond and Toni Collette that really shine through. One of my favorites scenes is in this movie, and that's when Cole confesses his ability to his mother in the car. |
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Jungfrukällan (The Virgin Spring) 1959, Unrated)
Truly a magnificent piece of filmmaking. Absolutely stunning the entire way through, even in the hard to watch scenes such as the rape. Bergman creates some truly sympathetic characters with such innocence, that I found some of the evil scenes some of the most excruciatingly painful scenes to watch, even though they were not violent at all. Very provocative and disturbing, this Ingmar Bergman film is a hugely underrated horror film filled with symbolism. From what I've seen, this is my favorite of all of his films.The ending was terrific and really left me thinking. This got better with another recent viewing since I caught many smaller details that are key to the plot. |
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Fargo 1996, R) |
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Ladri di Biciclette (The Bicycle Thief) (Bicycle Thieves) 1948, Unrated)
Such a simple plot, yet words can hardly describe the perfection of this film. I watched this for the first time today and have no idea why I have not seen it sooner. My rating is a 4 1/2 and could very easily bump up to a 5 star the more I think about it. Terrific acting, direction, script...everything comes together to form one of the best films ever made. |
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The Innocents 1961, Unrated)
The Innocents is a true ghost classic. In my opinion, it's the greatest ghost movie ever made, and definitely one of the best horror movies. Deborah Kerr is fantastic as a governess who moves to take care of two kids. Once she gets to know the kids a little more, and the history of the house too, she believes that ghosts have taken possession of the children. There are some truly frightening moments in this shocker. The Innocents actually gets better with more viewings. Based off the story called "The Turn Of The Screw", it's most definitely worth a watch by all horror fans. |
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Airplane! 1980, PG) |
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Monster 2003, R)
*THIS COMMENT CONTAINS SPOILERS* |
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Bonnie and Clyde 1967, R) |
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Sunset Boulevard 1950, Unrated) |
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Pee-wee's Big Adventure 1985, PG)
Haha. Pee Wee Herman is my hero. This has got to be one of the funniest movies ever made. And to think that is spawned Pee Wee's Playhouse is awesome; since that's one of my favorite TV shows. There are so many funny parts that I find myself laughing out loud every time I watch it. It's definitely a cult film, and not for everybody. But if you like Pee Wee Herman or stupid humor, this movie is for you. |
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Juno 2007, PG-13)
VERY rarely do I give a 10/10 on a movie. Especially one that I've only seen once. But Juno definitely deserved it. Ellen Page was fantastic and should win the Oscar. The supporting cast was also strong: Michael Cera, Jennifer Garner, Allison Janney. This is also one of the funniest movies I've ever seen. I was literally laughing until tears in the theater. That's how funny it is; thanks to the superb script! But besides it being histerical, it was also very heart-felt, and at points moving. This is a definite recommendation from me to every single person out there who's reading this! TWO THUMBS WAY UP for the BEST MOVIE OF THE YEAR! |
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Once 2007, R)
Once is by far one of the best films of this decade. So pure, honest and yet so heart-breaking and perfect. The soundtrack is incredible and is actually one of my all time favorite albums. Perfection! Marketa Irglova and Glen Hansard are very good in the leads of this film. Just a feel good movie that you are sad to see it end. |
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May 2002, R)
May is one of my favorite horror films of all time. It's so unique and hilarious at the same time. The movie is very subtle which adds to the humor when the jokes are delivered. The horror didn't really start until the last third, but the first two thirds helped build up. It's just a perfect horror movie. |
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Mean Girls 2004, PG-13)
What can I say? It was hilarious. One of my favorite comedies. Even though it's a chick flick, I'm not ashamed to say that I love it. Rachel McAdams is incredibly funny and perfect as the snobby teen girl. It's a non-stop movie that is actually pretty scary on how real it can be in middle/high school. A recommendation to all teenagers! |
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The Bridges of Madison County 1995, PG-13)
The Bridges Of Madison County is one of my all time favorite romance movies! Meryl Streep gives an INCREDIBLE performance as an everyday housewife who has an affair with a man she meets. There is no reason to give this movie hate, since it's fantastic. |
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The Shawshank Redemption 1994, R)
The Shawshank Redemption is one of the 10 best movies ever made. Although it's not that high on my personal favorite list, it's still a masterpiece. Even though the running time is a tad long, it doesn't seem boring one bit; which is quite an achievement. The movie is based off the story by Stephen King that can be found in the book "Different Seasons." |
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Seven (Se7en) 1995, R) |
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Pulp Fiction 1994, R) |
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The Silence of the Lambs 1991, R)
The Silence Of The Lambs is easily one of the best films ever made. Jodie Foster is outstanding as the lead FBI agent hunting down a killer. But it's Anthony Hopkins that really steals the show as Hannibal Lecter, one of screen's greatest villains. Now this is a true movie that will always be remembered of a masterpiece. |
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Ferris Bueller's Day Off 1986, PG) |
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The Breakfast Club 1985, R)
The Breakfast Club is a masterpiece not only of teen movies, but of all time. It will be forever a classic. All 5 of the actors do their roles good. The ending is great, as is just about everything else. But the one thing I love most about this movie is the touching/moving aspect of the movie. The moral is also very strong. |
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A Nightmare on Elm Street 1984, R)
A Nightmare On Elm Street is the perfect slasher movie. First, a legend was born: Freddy Krueger, who still, to this day, is recognized by everybody in the US as one of the best villains of all time. His character is flawless with the hat, burned skin, dirty sweater, and of course the knife glove. The whole movie is extremely entertaining all the way through. This is the type of movie that I could watch over and over again. And you can't say that you weren't scared by this; this is one movie that I actually cannot watch with the lights off. Wes Craven does a perfect job with this phenomenal horror masterpiece that shall always be remembered. |
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Friday the 13th 1980, R)
What a landmark slasher movie! Without Friday The 13th we wouldn't have 80% of the horror movies we do now. Some may call it very cliche, but it was one of the first of it's kind, so it really invented all of the cliches. Average acting, but great atmosphere, gore, and suspense. This is definitely one of my favorite horror movies of all time. |
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Carrie 1976, R)
To me, Carrie is one of the most perfect horror movies ever made. All performances are outstanding, but Sissy Spacek delivers one of my favorite performances. I love how the film builds up by creating suspense and drama, and then at the prom all hell breaks loose. Easily a Top 10 horror film of all time. |
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Jaws 1975, PG)
Jaws is an absolute classic not only of the horror genre, but of all time. Stephen Spielberg does an excellent job directing this extremely difficult task. I'll make a confession that I will never EVER swim in the ocean after watching this movie. When I was a kid, it made me afraid to take a bath! That's how memorable and effective this movie is. Even rewatching it the other day, I remembered how truly terrifying it still is. |
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Black Christmas 1974, R)
Just thinking about this movie makes me creeped out. The suspense is at times almost unbearable. For about a half hour I was on the edge of my seat waiting to see what would happen next. There are hardly any times when you're bored or when something scary isn't happening. This is a great achievement for the horror genre. |
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The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 1974, R)
Easily one of the most disturbing, truly scary horror movies out there. It's so gritty and realistic that it makes you feel like you are actually there. Once the movie is done you just want to take a shower. There are quite a few times that I almost cannot bear to watch it because it's so scary. It's a true horror classic that is definitely a masterpiece. |
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The Exorcist 1973, R)
Easily one of the 10 best horror movies ever made. The only reason it doesn't get a perfect rating from me is because it drags on for a long time. But besides that it's marvelous. It's honestly one of the scariest, most disturbingly eerie movies I've ever had the pleasure to watch. Linda Blair is definitely the stand out here as the possessed girl, but the rest of the cast also does a terrific job! Highly recommended! |
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A Clockwork Orange 1971, R)
I'm a little surprised that this classic doesn't have a higher rating on here, since I think it's one of the better movies to be made. Stanley Kubrick delivers us with yet ANOTHER masterpiece. Malcolm McDowell does a very good job for such a difficult role. The movie is disturbing at parts, but is very enjoyable. I love it! |
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Night of the Living Dead 1968, R) |
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The Graduate 1967, PG) |
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Breakfast at Tiffany's 1961, PG)
Breakfast At Tiffany's is one of my favorite Audrey Hepburn movies. I think that everybody should watch this movie because it's a true classic that will never go away. Everywhere you go there's a poster of Audrey or even the song Breakfast At Tiffany's is playing. And it's a great movie on top of that. It's highly enjoyable, greatly acted, and quite funny. And I can't forget to mention the ending; it's great. |
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An Affair to Remember 1957, Unrated) |
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Roman Holiday 1953, Unrated) |
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The African Queen 1952, Unrated) |
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An American in Paris 1951, G) |
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Strangers on a Train 1951, PG) |
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All About Eve 1950, PG) |
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The Treasure of the Sierra Madre 1948, Unrated) |
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Double Indemnity 1944, Unrated) |
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Gone With the Wind 1939, G) |
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King Kong 1933, Unrated) |
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The Lady Vanishes 1938, PG) |
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Freaks 1932, Unrated) |
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From Here to Eternity 1953, Unrated)
This is one of cinema's all time greatest movies. There are many different genres and sub plots to keep you interested along with some great action sequences and terrific romance scenes. The most memorable scene is the love making on the beach. That scene was pretty controversial at the time, but is now somewhat outdated, but still a very good scene. Highly recommended movie! |
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Modern Times 1936, G) |
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The Circus 1928, G) |
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Casablanca 1942, PG) |
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The Sound of Music 1965, G) |
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To Kill A Mockingbird 1962, Unrated)
A truly unforgettable masterpiece. Surely one of the greatest films of all time. Gergory Peck is Mr. Finch, a lawyer who is working on a case involving a black man raping a white woman. Along the way there is some trouble in his neighborhood, and his children have a lot to learn. Everybody is fantastic, but I'd say the best was Mary Badham who played one of Peck's little children. Overall, one of my favorite movies of all time. |
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Taxi Driver 1976, R)
Incredibly powerful, this Scorsese classic is truly one of the best films ever made. Robert DeNiro delivers one of cinema's finest performances ever. Jodie Foster also did a tremendous job in an early role for her. There is never a dull moment throughout. Overall it's a film that almost cannot be liked by everybody! |
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Close Encounters of the Third Kind 1977, PG)
Despite a lengthy running time, Close Encounters manages to capture your attention with the story, special effects, and the acting. Everything about this film is terrific. It's definitely one of the best films I've seen. If you're looking for a good sci-fi/alien movie, I've got one right here for you. Stephen Spielberg hits another home run! |
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Amélie (Le Fabuleux destin d'Amélie Poulain) 2001, R)
Amelie is a movie that's actually kind of hard to review since you can't even put it into words. Let's just say that it's as near perfect as a film can get. It had hardly an flaws throughout. Audrey Tautou gave an OUTSTANDING performance; one that I think deserved an Oscar. The humor and romance are all mixed in well. But it's the visual aspect that is really amazing. Every single frame was stunning! Overall a terrific film. Definitely one to make you view life in a different way. |
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The Best Years of Our Lives 1946, Unrated)
What a remarkable film! Even with a near 3 hour running time, The Best Years Of Our Lives manages to keep your attention the entire way through! Going into it I thought it was going to be really boring, but I was proven wrong. Every single actor did a terrific job. My favorite part was at the beginning when the veterans were coming home for the first time. Even to this day this film has lost no impact. Overall a marvelous film! |
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Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? 1966, R)
To begin: Elizabeth Taylor gives the single greatest female performance EVER! There have been some perfect ones like Hilary Swank in Boys Don't Cry, Meryl Streep in Sophie's Choice, and Charlize Theron in Monster....but none quite like this. The depth and range of her performance in phenomenal. She will probably never be beaten. Enough about her, the rest of the cast was also incredible. All 4 main actors were Oscar worthy, and all gave memorable performances. The film itself was absolutely fantastic from beginning to end. Stunning, emotional, and Mike Nichols captured it all perfectly. One of the best scripts I have ever heard. Just an overall terrific piece of filmmaking. |
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Le Notti di Cabiria (Nights of Cabiria) 1957, Unrated)
Landing just behind La Strada as Fellini's masterpiece. An absolutely incredible piece of filmmaking in ever sense. Fellini does an excellent job directing, and the cinematography is stunning. However, it is Giulietta Masina who is the glue that holds this film together. Honestly, one of the best female performances I have ever seen. A breathtaking and heartbreaking ending ends this incredible film on a great note. |
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Diabolique (Les Diaboliques) 1954, Unrated)
Now this is how you make a suspense film. There are moments that are so suspenseful that it is almost unbearable to watch. Just incredible. Diabolique has quite a bit of build up, but if you pay attention to it, it will not be boring and is actually quite subtly suspenseful. Simone Signoret and Vera Clouzot are very well playing their lead roles, and Mr. Clouzot himself does an excellent job. Many consider this a huge influence to Hitchcock's Psycho- one of the best films ever made. Perhaps the best aspect of this film is the screenplay. Highly original, clever, and has a way of creating wonderful twists and turns that you will never see coming. And the ending will no doubt leave your mind for days after you watch this movie. Terrifying and suspenseful. Overall Diabolique is one of the best horror films ever created. |
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Brief Encounter 1945, Unrated) |
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Safety Last! 1923, Unrated)Never since I first watched Cannibal Holocaust (1980) have I ever looked away from the screen while watching a movie than this. This is my very first Harold Lloyd film and I absolutely loved it. It's instantly one of my all time favorites. The first two thirds are hilarious. But it is the last third that is remembered. The last third consists of the main character climbing the outside of a building while birds, a dog, painters, and other obstacles get in his way. I would honestly rank this as one of the scariest films I've ever seen. And I don't even have that big of a fear of heights. Anybody and everybody should watch this magnificent film. |























































































