My Favorite Movies


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1
The Shining 1980,  R)
The Shining
My all time favorite movie, simply excellent, scarry as hell and in a very subtle way. Jack is at his best. It was perfectly cast, very loosely based on the book, which was good thing, Kubrick is one of the greatest directors of all time and he picked out the very best parts of the book and added a great spin. Love it.
2
Casablanca 1942,  PG)
Casablanca
Simply the best movie EVER made. Bogart is at his best. It's thrilling, it's inspirational, it's romantic, it's funny, it's got everything, including a laundry list of great quotes.
3
Mystic River 2003,  R)
Mystic River
In my top 5 all time best movies ever made. The acting is superb, which is why it garnered 3 acting nominations, and wins for Sean Penn and Tim Robbins. The story is gripping with very good twists, and the directing is great.
4
The Shawshank Redemption 1994,  R)
The Shawshank Redemption
OH, what can I say. It's only the second best movie ever made in my book. Great actors in Great roles, with a Great story, and Great directing. What more can you ask for?
5
Across the Universe 2007,  PG-13)
Across the Universe
Quite simply one of the best movies I've ever seen. Yes, it's a musical, technically. But it has an incredibly good story, and it's all beatles music. It's done perfectly, It actually seems like the music was written just for this movie, pretty exceptional considering the music in the Beatles' movies doesn't even drive the story, and the music actually was written them. The subject matter isn't even something that I'm very crazy about: anti-Vietnam war sentiment. But even that is the back story, it is a love story through and through, and the acting was incredible.
6
True Romance 1993,  R)
7
Twelve Monkeys (12 Monkeys) 1995,  R)
Twelve Monkeys (12 Monkeys)
Excellent movie. Very complex, very compelling, awesome script, awesome concept. So many little things that pop up here there, you notice something new everytime you watch. Great acting, especially from Brad Pitt, his ramblings in the mental institute contain some of favorite movie lines of all time. If you havn't see it...YOU HAVE TO GO GET IT!!
8
Rebecca 1940,  Unrated)
Rebecca
I have met very few people who have seen this movie, even the classic movie buffs like me. I would call it the most underated movie of all time, despite the best pic win. So incredibly amazing...you don't have to be a classic movie buff to enjoy it. Alfred Hithcock directed it, which should tell alot right there. But the story is so amazing and suspenseful, some incredible moments, good twists and turns. Incredible acting, everyone should this...it's a movie for all generations.
9
Stand by Me 1986,  R)
Stand by Me
One my all time favorites. A classic. Great coming of age story, filled with good young actors, a story by Stephen King, 4 kids searching for the body of a kid hit by a train. It was one of the first movies that had a huge impact on me.
10
Igby Goes Down 2002,  R)
Igby Goes Down
This movie grabed me when I first watched it. Igby is probably the movie character that would best capture me. I was entranced by it, I made all my friends watch it, and they loved it too.
11
The Lost Boys 1987,  R)
The Lost Boys
Who doesn't love The Lost Boys? the quintessential 80s movie...well 80s horror movie at least. The Coreys, Keifer, waht's not to love? Could watch over and over again, and quote it line for line.
12
Pan's Labyrinth 2006,  R)
Pan's Labyrinth
Excellent Excellent Excellent movie! I can't say enough about it. Wasn't sure if I would like it and it just blew me away. The story was captivating. The acting was Suberb. Sergi Lopez gave an outstanding performance as a captain of the spanish around World War II. He portrays a true monster in his role, and you really do wish that he would die. Ivana Baguero as the little girl who moves with her mother, who is married to the captain, does well. She seems like a plain ordinary girl, when all the fantastic stuff starts happening to her, she has a very active imagination but yet seems grounded. Don't miss the begining, or you'll be lost...the whole film is filled with excellent visuals, although only about 20% takes place in a "fantasy" world. And it IS foreign and IS in spanish, so if you can't stand subtitles, don't see if...but if you can at least tolerate them, go see this movie!!!
13
Clerks 1994,  R)
Clerks
I didn't see what the fuss was the first time I watched it, then I got a job at 7Eleven. Watching this movie as a convenience store clerk gives you so much more appreciation for it. It's a classic. Hilarious....a little tid bit for those who don't know. Kevin Smith intended for this to be a Drama, and made it with that intent...but people laughed, and that began his trip on a serious of outstanding comedies.
14
Sin City 2005,  R)
Sin City
Awesome. Don't know how else to say it. Bloody, violent, pretty funny, old school.
15
To Kill A Mockingbird 1962,  Unrated)
To Kill A Mockingbird
You gotta love it. Atticus Finch, played by Greggory Peck is arguably the greatest character in the history of movies. Peck played the role to perfection.
16
Harvey 1950,  Unrated)
Harvey
It's an off the wall comedy starring the legendary Jimmy Stewart. It's hillarious and inspirational, and Donny Darko steals the six foot rabbit from this movie.
17
The Mothman Prophecies 2001,  PG-13)
18
The Amityville Horror 1979,  R)
The Amityville Horror
The original, as usual was better than the remake, but not alot better, not to take anything away from the original though, because the remake was very good, although inaccurate...since it was a true story. If you've seen the remake, you have to see the original, weather you liked the remake or not, it truelly is a horrifying story.
19
The Goonies 1985,  PG)
The Goonies
A great movie for people of all ages. It's one of those movies that you can't understand how people ever grew up without it.
20
Less Than Zero 1987,  R)
Less Than Zero
In case anybody has any doubts about Robert Downey Jr. being on of the best actors of our time, just watch this movie, he gives an outstanding performance in a very gripping and real story about a drug addicted kid, and the lives of those around him.
21
Dog Day Afternoon 1975,  R)
Dog Day Afternoon
I saaw this for the first time when I was about 15, wasn't the type of film that I usually watched at the time, but I loved it, very well acted all the way around.
22
Cruel Intentions 1999,  R)
Cruel Intentions
You gotta love this movie, it's one of those teen type movies, but it's so not. It's based on Dangerous Liasons, a book banned by many countries for many years. Brialliantly acted Ryan Phillipe and Reese Witherspoon was great too. The story is invreadivle and as the title entails, very cruel, and has very bittersweet ending...hence the main song "bittersweet symphony"
23
Duck Soup 1933,  Unrated)
Duck Soup
The Marx Brothers at their best. So many great scenes in this one I can't start to explain them, but the one with the lemonade stand was brilliant.
24
The Maltese Falcon 1941,  PG)
The Maltese Falcon
The stuff that dreams are made. Bogie at his best.
25
The Frighteners 1996,  R)
26
Sullivan's Travels 1941,  Unrated)
Sullivan's Travels
Hilarious and inspirational. A movie about a hotshot movie producer who sees his movies aren't going over so well the public, so he decides to go on a journey to find out what it's like to a common US citizen. He has an enlightening experience and tons of laughs along the way.
27
The Godfather, Part II 1974,  R)
28
Amadeus 1984,  PG)
Amadeus
great movie, unexpectedly. Went in expecting little out of it, and got alot. Great story, very well acted all the way around.
29
The Deer Hunter 1978,  R)
The Deer Hunter
Those who have seen this knwo what I mean when I say that the final scene made this movie, it was all or nothing with the scene, I believe it won Best Picture because of it, one of the most lasting and disturbing scenes in movie history.
30
All About Eve 1950,  PG)
All About Eve
I loved thsi movie. A very ambitious actress who would do anything to be a star, ANYTHING!!!

Plus an early role for Marilyn Monroe.
31
Say Anything... 1989,  PG-13)
32
Crash 2005,  R)
Crash
alot going on, but if you can follow it all, it's a great movie.
33
A Few Good Men 1992,  R)
A Few Good Men
I loved it, not as much as most people I talk to do, but I thought it was a great courtroom drama, with flashes of hilarious moments. Well acted and well directed.
34
Memento 2000,  R)
Memento
This movie blew me away, a bit confusing at points, but that was part of the intention. THe ending is spectacular, and the plot is amazing.
35
Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope 1977,  PG)
Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope
The one that started them all...I love the Star Wars movies.
36
Final Fantasy VII - Advent Children 2005,  PG-13)
Final Fantasy VII - Advent Children
I wasn't too sure about this movie. I love the video game FF7 is still the greatest game ever made for any system in my book, but movies based on video games...or vice versa...usually suck. This movie blew me away, It's just plain great!!!
37
Derailed 2005,  R)
38
A Clockwork Orange 1971,  R)
A Clockwork Orange
Such an amazing and bizzare movie. Set in a very dark future, and very ominous. Kubrick hit another homer with this, very violent and graphic, but extrodinary.
39
Catch Me If You Can 2002,  PG-13)
40
Awakenings 1990,  PG-13)
Awakenings
Great movie, exceptionally acted by Robin WIlliamsand Robert Di Nero, a bit of an unlikely match, at the time at least, but Di Nero showed that he can do drama as well as gangster.
41
The Crow 1994,  R)
The Crow
I think it's a sin that they made sequalls to The Crow. This was such a good movie, and I refused to watch any sequals, it just couldn't be the same without the late Brandon Lee. It's such a shame that he died making this movie, I think he could have been great.
42
Fantasia 1940,  G)
Fantasia
visually stunning, not only for it's time.
43
Rear Window 1954,  PG)
44
Dark City 1998,  R)
45
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring 2001,  PG-13)
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
The one that got it all started. A great film, some who like the other two in the trilogy don't really like this one bc there isn't as much action. But is completely necissary for the rest of the series, Awesome movie!!!
46
Saturday Night Fever 1977,  R)
47
Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang 2005,  R)
48
House On Haunted Hill 1959,  PG)
49
On the Waterfront 1954,  Unrated)
On the Waterfront
not overly in love with it like some people, definitely a good movie though, with one of the all time great lines.

"I coulda been a Contenda"
50
The Big Sleep 1946,  PG)
The Big Sleep
One of the all time best movies. This is the movie I recomend to anyone who's thinking about getting into classic movies...over Casablanca, Citizen Kane, Gone With the Wind, etc. It's an all around type of movie...the kind that EVERYBODY should love.
51
Coming Up Roses 1987,  PG)
Coming Up Roses
Excellent movie. Realistic take on alcoholism in the spirit of The Lost Weekend and/or Leaving Las Vegas.
52
The Gold Rush 1925,  Unrated)
The Gold Rush
Proof that a movie doesn't have to have dialogue in order for it to be one of the best of all time.
53
The Lost Weekend 1945,  Unrated)
The Lost Weekend
dark and girtty...very contraversial in it's time bc of the portayal of the gripping realities of alcoholism. Ray Milland gave a superior performance as the out of control alchoholic on a weekend bender. Definitely worthy of it's best picture oscar, and it's in my top 10 movies of all time.
54
The Apartment 1960,  Unrated)
The Apartment
Awesome, yet another one that goes in my all time top 10...Jack Lemmon is my all time favorite actor bc of this movie.
55
12 Angry Men (Twelve Angry Men) 1957,  Unrated)
12 Angry Men (Twelve Angry Men)
The original...best courroom drama ever!! another one the all time top 10 as well.
56
It Happened One Night 1934,  Unrated)
It Happened One Night
In my top 10 of all time best movies. I loved it.
57
Star Wars ,  PG)
Star Wars
I could have sworn that I have rated and reviewed this movie several times, so I'll just be brief, I love all of the Star Wars movies, except maybe episode 2, which I did really like. I'm not as high on the original as most, mainly because I don't simply give at as much credit just for being the first, there had to be a first, that doesn't make it the best. I liked the stories of episode 3, 5, and 6 better.
58
Double Indemnity 1944,  Unrated)
Double Indemnity
Classic Film-Noir, and just a calssic overall, one of the best movies EVER made.
59
Swing Time 1936,  Unrated)
Swing Time
Best of the Rogers and Astaire movies...a must see for any true movie fan.
60
Shadow of a Doubt 1943,  PG)
Shadow of a Doubt
3rd best hitchcock film ever, behind Rebecca and Suspicion.
61
Ninotchka 1939,  R)
Ninotchka
One of the gems from 1939...Garbo at her best.
62
In the Bedroom 2001,  R)
In the Bedroom
The movie that opened my eyes to the world of critically aclaimed movies.
63
Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? 1966,  R)
Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
An Absolutely GREAT movie...Liz Taylor was superb.
64
Wuthering Heights 1939,  G)
Wuthering Heights
Great movie...seems like a forgotten movie in the mix of all the other great 1939 movies...but a definite must see.
65
The Last Detail 1973,  R)
The Last Detail
One of the best movies I've ever seen. Jack at his best.
66
The Searchers 1956,  Unrated)
The Searchers
3 words: Best Western Ever!!
67
The Big Chill 1983,  R)
The Big Chill
Outstanding!!! Great story, great acting, an all star cast...not exactly at the time, but they became that way. The movie that made William Hurt one of my favorite actors.
68
Titanic (in 3D) 2012,  PG-13)
Titanic (in 3D)
One of my all time favorites...say what you will, I think it's great
69
White Heat 1949,  Unrated)
White Heat
probably the best gangster movie EVER made. James Cagney is at his best.

Mad it maw...top of the world!!
70
The Awful Truth 1937,  Unrated)
The Awful Truth
One of the funniest movies of all time, I think it's very underated in the respect. Cary Grant is at his comical best and is matched perfectly with Irene Dunn.
71
Some Like It Hot 1959,  Unrated)
Some Like It Hot
One of the all time great movies, starring 2 of the all time greatist actors...Jack Lemmon, and, of course, Marilyn Monroe. It's hilarious and just so encapsulating, you just want to watch it again and again.
72
Vertigo 1958,  PG)
Vertigo
One of the great Hitchock thrillers staring James Stewart. Awesome ending.
73
Modern Times 1936,  G)
Modern Times
Simply hilarious. It's a silent film...sort of. There is a little bit of talking, but nonetheless...Chaplin was a genius, and it definitely showed in Modern Times.
74
The Lady from Shanghai 1948,  Unrated)
The Lady from Shanghai
Seems to be a bit unknown. I think it was Orson Wells' best movie, Rita Hayworth did an excellent job too. Highly recommended.
75
Sands of Iwo Jima 1949,  Unrated)
Sands of Iwo Jima
Incredible, very captivating, a true story of the attack on the island durring WWII, it's told incredibly well.
76
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington 1939,  Unrated)
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
I saw this movie for the first time in 9th grade, in American Government class, and I was blown away. Incredibly good story, and Jimmy Stewart gave one of the greatest performances in movie history, even though he didn't win Best Actor...one of all time blunders in oscar history. Such an incredible movie, everyone HAS to see it.
77
Ben-Hur 1959,  G)
Ben-Hur
Excellent, masterfully done from beginning to end. The acting, directing, and cinematography are all excellent, if you havn't seen it yet...why havn't you seen it yet?
78
Mister Roberts 1955,  Unrated)
79
Being There 1979,  PG)
Being There
One of the funniest movies ever. Peter Sellers is great. This was one of the few movies that I hunted down with out a care of the price.
80
The Departed 2006,  R)
81
The Pride of the Yankees 1942,  Unrated)
The Pride of the Yankees
I hate the yankees, but loved this movie...a true classic, Gary Cooper did a great job.
82
Clerks II 2006,  R)
Clerks II
not as good as the original, but still pretty damn good.
83
Don't Bother to Knock 1952,  Unrated)
Don't Bother to Knock
probably the best acting performance that Marillyn ever put in...very dark character, and a great movie overall.
84
The Pianist ,  R)
85
Nobody's Fool 1994,  R)
Nobody's Fool
Paul Newman did a great job in this movie
86
Laura 1944,  Unrated)
Laura
Awesome...classic 40s film noir.
87
Rio Bravo 1959,  Unrated)
Rio Bravo
one of the best westerns I've ever seen...John Wayne was awesome and so was Dino.
88
The China Syndrome 1979,  PG)
The China Syndrome
awesome...intense and realistic.
89
Gilda 1946,  PG)
90
Leaving Las Vegas 1995,  R)
91
You Can't Take It with You 1938,  Unrated)
92
Explorers 1985,  PG)
93
Toy Soldiers 1991,  R)
94
Children of a Lesser God 1986,  R)
95
Revenge of the Nerds 1984,  R)
96
Bonnie and Clyde 1967,  R)
97
The Odd Couple 1968,  G)
98
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid 1969,  PG)
99
A Fistful of Dollars (Per un Pugno di Dollari) 1964,  R)
100
Sabrina 1954,  Unrated)
101
Varsity Blues 1999,  R)
102
Fargo 1996,  R)
103
The Outsiders 1983,  PG)
104
Legend 1986,  PG)
105
The Jackal 1997,  R)
106
Fast Times At Ridgemont High 1982,  R)
Fast Times At Ridgemont High
One of the funniest, and best movies of all time. Apitimizes the 80s and has a huge cast.
107
Spaceballs 1987,  PG)
108
Rocky IV 1985,  PG)
109
Back to the Future Part II 1989,  PG)
110
Back to the Future 1985,  PG)
111
Misery 1990,  R)
112
North by Northwest 1959,  Unrated)
113
GoldenEye 1995,  PG-13)
114
The Fugitive 1993,  PG-13)
115
Breakfast at Tiffany's 1961,  PG)
116
Die Hard 3: With a Vengeance 1995,  R)
117
Die Hard 1988,  R)
118
Days of Wine and Roses 1962,  Unrated)
Days of Wine and Roses
One of the best movies that I've ever seen. Jack Lemmon and Lee Remick are phenomenal and the story is bitingly realistic and harsh.
119
WALL-E 2008,  G)
120
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 2001,  PG)
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
The one that got them all started. I actually expected more from this movie, having not read the books. I was expecting everybody to be great wizards, with powerful spells, and not expect wands. I didn't really think about the fact that they were just learning how to use magic, but once I got used to it, I was enthralled, it was highly entertaining. Alot more so than I expected, took me a long time to give these movies a chance, but I'm so glad I did.
121
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2009,  PG-13)
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
The second best movie of the series. Loved the aspect of the love stories in this one. My favorite scene of the entire series was when Harry and Hermione are in the hall during the party. And Harmonie asks Harry what it feels like to see Ginny kissing someone else, and his response is like that, knowing how Hermione feels about Ron. Despite the fact that they are wizards, it is feeling that everybody knows, everybody can relate to and having developed such deep connection to these characters through 6 movies, it made me feel that way when it happened. I never read the books, and I can't wait to see the last 2 movies to see how it all turns out.
122
The Reader 2008,  R)
The Reader
Could not decide if this should have won best pic, or Milk. Either way, this was an outstanding movie, and Kate Winsle turned in the best performance of her career. It's a stern look at a nazi, but what's more...it makes you feel sympathy for a Nazi, something that I wouldn't have thought could happen and that is why Winslett deserved her Oscar.
123
Milk 2008,  R)
Milk
Can't decided if this should have won Best pic, or The Reader. Either way, this was an incredible movie, very well acted throughout. Tells a story that I was not at all aware of, and as far as I'm concerned does a very good job of it, of course I can' speak to how true to life it is. I don't understand the mixed reviews that I've seen, i just leads me to believe that either it did was not as true to life and people did not like that, or that the negative reviews are due to homophobes.
124
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire 2005,  PG-13)
125
Revenge of the Nerds 2011,  Unrated)
126
The Warriors 1979,  R)
127
House of Flying Daggers (Shi mian mai fu) 2004,  PG-13)
128
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets 2002,  PG)
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
The series started getting more intense with this one, now that everybody has better understanding of magic. Wasn't thrilled with the ending, but as a whole I found this to be even more entertaining than the first.
129
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix 2007,  PG-13)
130
Forgetting Sarah Marshall 2008,  R)
Forgetting Sarah Marshall
Excellent! I enjoyed it thoroughly. Hilarious, and keeping with the 40 Year Old Virgin and Knocked Up.
131
Finding Nemo 2003,  G)
132
Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle 2004,  R)
133
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban 2004,  PG)
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
I think this is the worst one so far. Not to say that it's bad, I did like that it started to get more into the past of Harry and his parents, but there were parts of that that I just found excessively drawn out. I also figured out for the first time with this one that none of these movies really have anything that is unnecessary, everything is central to plot. I'm not a big fan of that, there should be things to distract you and throw you off, and little tid bits added just for fun, I don't recall any of that in any of the movies.
134
Sixteen Candles 1984,  PG)
Sixteen Candles
an 80s movie in every sense of the words. You gotta love John Hughes. A very funny concept, ridiculous moments, but full of heart.

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