My Favorite Movies

David Fincher is sick in a perfect way.

My #1 film of all time currently. NOTHING tops it...STILL. I've watched this movie like 25 times and every time I watch it, even if I gotta go take a piss, I PAUSE THE MOVIE cuz I can't miss a scene.

Every actor is on point. Pitt is simply badass. Norton is amazing. Bonham Carter dominates. Fincher has such an unrelenting need to film each shot perfectly that he routinely uses over 50 takes for important scenes...dude takes his shit seriously. I think that's why I love this movie so much - every single shot is painstakingly crafted. No movie comes close to this masterpiece.

**BEST MOVIE THERE EVER HAS BEEN AND EVER WILL BE**

I've heard the creators have ripped off several sources...I honestly don't care. This is the most imaginative movie I've ever seen.

**2nd BEST MOVIE OF ALL TIME**

one of my personal faves...the ending packs such a wallop...and then leaves you at peace...i love it

Brilliant movie...powerful crescendo of an ending. One of the best films of the 90's.

This movie screams: MAKE FILMS to anyone interested in telling stories.

The cinematography is hands down one of the finest use of camerawork in film's history. Creative and inspiring as all hell, this movie kicks ass. If you haven't seen this, do yourself a favor and treat yourself to one of the most visually dazzling movies ever made. If you have seen this movie, and you're just thinking..."meh," then go FUCKING SHOOT YOURSELF.

Love this damn film.

A tension-packed drama with Fincher behind the wheel, driving this beauty into the Hollywood Hall of Fame. 90's classic.

Ebert said it best: the dialogue is so good it could be enjoyed as an audio tape.

Great characters, great concepts, great story structure...A+

Even after SEVERAL rewatches, the movie just gets better and better. The variety of characters interacting with one another make this the gem of all gems.

this movie basically ripped my soul out of my chest, cared for it, gave it food and nourishment, and then returned it to my body as a much improved spirit...incredible movie.

Michael Mann is the great Bambino of film...fuckin hits home runs like NOTHIN.

Wow...just...WOW. Some of the best cinematography I've ever seen. See this bad boy immediately...just do yourself a fucking favor and watch it. NOW

all-american classic...this film makes the list every time

PUT IT IN THE BASKET CHIEF...STUFF THAT SONUFA BITCH IN THERE!!

And the fact that the rest of the movie kicks ass as well...goooood film.

HOLY SHIT SEE THIS IN IMAX!

Just watched this bad boy AGAIN last night...first time I've seen the same movie twice in less than 24 hours....

First of all, Heath Ledger steals the movie. No one comes CLOSE to matching him on-screen. EVERY SCENE he delivers is phenomenal...he grabs you right from the start (a kickass way to begin the film by the way) and doesn't let go. His character is probably my favorite villain depicted in any movie EVER as of now. What an incredible performance - balancing the sick/twisted dementia with a touch of humor. He OWNED this movie.

I really enjoyed the film - Nolan once again uses expert pacing to build tension, giving the film a fantastic momentum (something I've seen every single one of his films possess). You can tell he had a lot of fun making the movie what it is...it's a shame he lost the battle with Warner Bros over his original 3 hour cut. Honestly, if it gets released on DVD as a director's cut, I would watch it and probably give this a 5 /5. Something just seemed a little off around the climax...it was very interesting but just didn't have enough of a BANG. What I did like, however, was that it was an immensely psychological conclusion. The chess matches going on between the characters unwound nicely and we're left with a fitting end to the film. This movie had a LOT of psychology in it...so it really took me another viewing to fully appreciate the movie.

This is a DARK BROODING film that is not easily digested after you watch it. I thought Iron Man was a realistic, dark movie as well...but this just towers over it. You're left with a certain shock when you leave the theater. It's still hard to articulate.

I could go on and on about the performances from Bale and Eckhart, the spiraling storyline, and even the kickass stunt sequences....but you get the picture.

Great film - best of 08 thus far.

EDIT: After seeing this 3 times, I have to give it a perfect score. HOOB AH!

Spellbinding performance from Newman...one for the AGES. His finest role, hands down.

Easily my fav bond movie...I've honestly only seen bits and pieces of most of the early work...but I can guarantee you i LOVE the direction craig is taking.

After watching this movie religiously about 2-3 times a month now, I have to bump it up to a perfect score. The movie just kicks too much ass. I know it shouldn't "deserve" a 5/5, but I don't care. I love it too much.

Spielberg's finest effort.

it's rare to see such a mainstream film go in such an unmainstream direction...fantastic movie. In fact, it's damn near perfect.

my favorite comedy of all time.

Okay shit this is a great movie...the characters just shine too damn brightly...I swear Barry Pepper is a fucking supernova...the guy's incredible. While the movie doesn't really have more of an agenda than to reaffirm the good ole patriotic way (in sharp contrast to The Thin Red Line)....it's just such a compelling story. Tom Sizemore is a fucking lunatic by the way

I have this ranked higher than Begins not necessarily because it's a better movie, but because this movie was perhaps the first film to awaken a great love of badass protagonists inside me. From here on out, I began emulating Batman, James Bond, the Ninja Turtles, Superman, Spiderman, etc. Burton creates such a twisted universe that you have to give him credit. While Nolan is a superior director in my eyes (not by much)...Burton just has this wonderful nostalgia laced in all of his films. I just love this film to pieces.

Daniel Craig's resume for Casino Royale. Just watched this for the 3rd time tonight...the soundtrack for this movie is amazing. And so is Sienna Miller half-naked. DAYUM!

UPDATE: I have now watched this movie at least 6-7 times now. I'm hypnotized by the British Barney Rubble accents. I still am picking up crucial plot details I completely missed the 3rd, 4th, and 5th go-round.

Regardless, this movie is clean, serene, and pristine. Well, almost pristine. Love that shit!

one of the FUNNEST movies I've ever seen...definitely one of my personal favorites. PTA is amazing.

Just had a kickass dinner and a movie night with this badboy - recommended for those who have already seen the film - but when you invite over people that haven't seen it...CONFUSION SETS IN!

It's still bad ass - it blends moments of shear comic genius with heartbreaking depression - really a twisted cocktail of a film. But a damn damn good one - love this movie, love Marky Mark and PSH...and Burt Reynolds is immaculate. Baller!

The perfect action movie.

Guilty pleasure, yes. But the dialogue and shoe string budget are an inspiration. This movie is fucking hilarious.

the first tarantino film i ever watched..this really pulled me in DEEP.

Drags a bit in places and takes too many liberties, but tension is tight throughout..great fucking movie

80's masterpiece...as chock full of pop culture as it gets..and yet still timeless...weird

Christopher Nolan bringing Batman back from the dead, great reboot to the series. Love the story. Only complain is that the ending with the Scarecrow was a bit weak. That's about it.

Oh my goodness...Christian Bale...you made this movie incredible...honestly without him, this may have been only a "decent" film...he's just that good in it. What a foreaking amazing character!

After rewatching it for the bajillionth time, gotta say the review still holds up strictly because of Christian Bale's superb performance.

Try to get a reservation at Dorsia now, you FUCKING STUPID BASTARD.

totally did not expect this movie to be so damn brilliant...really blew me away and caught me off guard...christopher nolan...I salute you sir

danny elfman...you the man with the score...oh and burton...this movie's the shit

I love this movie more and more every time I watch it

And after the billionth rrrrrrrrrrrreeeeeewaaaaatch,

I still give it 4.5 stars. Michael Mann's second best film...without a doubt a movie that balls on all levels.

Especially when you got some serious philosophy and deep observations about life thrown into the mix without coming across as cliche and forced...rare gem baby.

A damn good movie...absolutely amazing and heartwarming...makes me love cinema even more

This film's got HEART. Or, in Bahston: HAAAAAAAAAAHT.

I've seen this piece like 4 or 5 times now. Great story, acting is pretty solid, and the payoff is beautiful.

Great movie.

Where's the love...this is one of 02's best movies...if not one of the best movies of the 00's...Sam Mendes is the shit.

Damn you Big Fish...damn you.

I watched this again tonight, having already bawled my eyes out the first time I watched it.

Sure enough, we're trucking through just fine until that gottam ending...poured my eyes out again!! DAMN!

One of the best and most creative movies I've ever seen.

Probably my 2nd fav comedy of all time..maybe 3rd. OVER THE LINE!

quirky and incredibly well written

Edward Norton is a virtuoso...the "fuck you" rant was awesome.

UPDATE: After a good 4th rewatch, this movie holds up stronger than Schwarzenegger annihilating mother sucker after mother sucker in Commando.

The performances are, for every single actor, on point. I won't say this movie "keeps it real"...because I've never been to New York and don't have a reference point, but 25th Hour makes every attempt to be brutally honest with every single scene, and that is really something else. I don't feel like anything is exaggerated...everything cuts to the core.

Great film.

from the great script, memorable dialogue, innovative camerawork, and brilliant direction...there's a lot of reasons why this movie owns

Brilliant. The final shootout in the house was epic.

Brilliant film...always overlooked. Seems like fans of Burton almost never bring this movie up...I think it's one of his best. Depp is hysterical.

THESE BAPTISTS ARE DRIVING ME CRAZY. THEY'RE STUPID STUPID STUPID!

Martin Landau delivers probably the best performance of his career as Bela Legosi. The scene where he wraps himself up in a plastic octopus in a pool at 4 in the morning is hilarious.

The whole movie kicks so much ass, and yet I consistently come across people who haven't even heard of it. Idiots

Why we go to the movies in the first place...Spielberg's second best movie (behind Schindler's List)...in fact, here's the ranking as I see it:

1) Schindler's List
2) ET
3) Close Encounters
4) Jaws

Boom.

classic

holy shit what a movie

Old school action flick...dialogue is among the best.

UPDATE: Steve McQueen's relationship with Ali MacGraw is awesome...dude is straight slapping a bitch when she gets out of line.

Man this movie is packed with intense shootouts, car chases, and fisticuffs. Every scene is just a-CRACKLIN' with vibrational BUZZZZZZZZ.

And even the final getaway cruise the duo takes with this old cowboy and his beatup pickup truck is hilarious and a blast to watch. Some of the ole timer's lines include:

"Hey, how was that one?" (After launching the car across an enormous gap and spilling shit everywhere)
"I don't reckon you're gonna shoot me, are ya?"
"Don't you worry, I'll cooperate. See, I've kinda been in trouble with the law myself" (Then he drives them across the Mexican Border)
"Gott damn Boy!" (After McQueen pays him 30 grand for his services)


1970's Steve McQueef at his greatest. Glory days!

this movie was amazing...PTA is an incredible director...after just recently watching There Will Be Blood and now this...he's the man.

wes anderson, i love you...as a friend of course

Palahniuk said it best: "Forrest Gump is an emotional handjob." Still a great movie though :)

I thought this movie would be good for Eastwood's amazing persona and memorable lines...I was right but I entirely underestimated this film's awesomeness. Brilliant directing, phenomenal script, and an overall amazing experience. Loved every minute of it!

Coen Brothers return to form and gee whiz was it ever time...glad to have you back boys. Bardim: you were one scary mother fucker

Part of me wants to view McCandless as a man who gained every ounce of life one could hope to grasp within a short time on earth. The other half of me longs to think that he's wrong - to take solace in the fact that where I'm headed in life is where I want to be going. Penn's movie leaps into the soul of a man, and doesn't conclude until his soul has been exhausted. I am left torn in half by Hirsch's performance as one of the most spiritually gifted individuals of our time. To see all of the lives he touched, and his epiphany regarding human relationships makes me freeze for a moment. I'm stuck inside of this film - and I think I'll be here for a while.

What an amazing journey.

carrey is brilliant...the man can ACT?! why yes.

yes, the twist is obvious, but a well made movie...modern classic

excellent script, incredibly fun and well-paced...I love this flick

why i love scorcese

classique!

Better than jaws...yes...better...than jaws. I feel like this is the movie no one talks about concerning Spielberg. All the hype goes to ET, Jaws, Jurassic Park, Schindler's List. Put Close Encounters up at the top as well, folks.

the perfect medium of linklater's career between slacker and a scanner darkly.

Kubrick being a sweet sensational mega star director here. This film kicks your face in and you're like "I totally enjoyed that. Thank you."

my favorite pixar movie

probably one of the first classic movies I've come to enjoy...this one opened up the flood gates for me and opened my eyes...movies made before 1990 are in fact amazing... :) (keep in mind I was 18)

I love good ole fashioned robot love!

This movie was breathtaking - stunning - beautiful - all out Pixar ballin!

See it at once!

The ending of this movie is poignant and makes your guts churn...the cinematography is top notch and the story is tight tight TIGHT!

start the engine...START THE ENGINE!!!

Christopher Nolan can shit and I'd want its autograph...this movie rocks my jocks.

brilliant film - one of the most beautifully shot movies I've ever seen - Ridley Scott has captured a unique setting with some of the most stylistic choices yet to be seen in film. The script is fantastic, and the visuals enhance the story quite perfectly. A must see for all

Classic movie with one of the finest scripts ever conceived.

brilliant film - excellent script, beautiful cinematography, perfect editing...i could tell a ton of scenes had to get the axe...because this film was so tightly woven together...not one shot was extraneous. One of the most intense movies I've seen in quite some time

Ridley Scott dominates yet again with the best film of '00. Not a single dull moment - fantastic.

the curb stomp scene comes to mind

1967 was a pivotal year for cinema

One of the most romantic movies ever created...guys, if you want to get laid, sit down with a girl and a bottle of wine and halfway through the movie, just start unbuckling your pants. Done deal - just trust me.

Reminded me of City of God...one hell of a script...sweet cinematography...loved it. Danny Boyle is quickly becoming one of my top 5 fav directors...Trainspotting, Sunshine, Millions, Slumdog, 28 days later...dude's amazing.

Glad this won the Oscar - definitely deserved it. Danny Boyle's teeth were fucking YELLOW! Sweet.

the definition of baller

fucking phenomenal script, brilliant transformation by Eastwood...he goes berserk by the end of the film...incredible - what a great ending

weird, quirky..that's why it's brilliant.

I am so glad that I like this movie...it's really hit or miss with some people...well it's a total hit for me

See this film immediately...one of Mann's finest.

such a damn good movie - wish more films were made this way...but that will never happen

This film kicked my balls in.

heartbreaking film from those who do it best...the Italians make some emotional films, i tell ya

Depp cashes in another great performance

UPDATE: I don't know if this is a 4.5 star movie. Might degrade to 4 star flick. That's not to say that this isn't a great film. Just dunnah if it's 4.5 brah.

Stellar script...Kubrick balling as usual with unforgettable characters and shot sequences. A stellar film that needs to be seen several times to be properly enjoyed.

need to see it again...a fantastic film

daniel day lewis is a LEGEND ON SCREEEEEEEN -- FEED THIS MAN AN OSCAR...FEED IT TO HIM NOW!!!!

amazing movie...often overlooked

this film's the creepy shit.

HUGE landmark film in cinema...even if you're not into the movie, at least appreciate it.

a mess of a movie...but great and always surprising

mandatory

i love how it all just spirals out of control...great film

I went into this badboy with high expectations. Extremely high expectations. And I gotta say that I walked out of that theater with a gigantic fucking smile on my face. GREAT MOVIE GREAT GREAT FUCKING MOVIE.

Colin Farrell actually acts in this movie, Ralph Fiennes is the perfect villain, and the script is spot perfect. Good GOD this script is great! When it wants you laugh, you fucking laugh. When it wants you to feel a bit grim or contemplative, you bury your head in your hands and just say "shit!" - the balance between heavy moments and lighthearted glee is superb. You must see this movie at once - so far my fav. of 08!

a brilliant look into mozart's life

packs a punch...a mighty mighty punch to your chest

Great lines, great story...Lucas baby yes sir

Easily my favorite of the three, had some very intense sequences. What's unfortunate, though, is how dated the green-screening is actually looking. Some sequences with the hobbits had me scratching my head at how obvious it was...but that's just nitpicking. Great story, great characters, tremendously epic battles. Viggo Mortensen's transformation into a total badass warrior was fantastic.

Great sci fi movie - Pitt puts on an acting clinic and Willis does a great job. Gilliam created a fantastic world - as he does in most of his films.

woooo hooo boy howdy....great film...much to be analyzed here

Kubrick workin' his game, now he's posting up baseline. Makes a move left with some swift cinematography, gives a strong pump fake with some amazing acting, and finishes with a sick bank shot all thanks to that amazing shot sequences. What a move we just saw here tonight, Dick. What a move.

heartbreaking