The GOOD movie list [Archive]

Iceni

June 4th, 2007, 08:29 PM

28 days later | imdb (http://http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0289043/) | wiki (http://http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/28_days_later)
Imho a great movie that is entertaining but at the same time explores what is hiding beneath the layer of civilization that guides us every day. I was on the edge of my seat for most of the film.

Children of Men | imdb (http://http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0206634/) | wiki (http://http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Children_of_men)
This film felt like a tribute to the magic of birth at times. I don't quite agree with the #123 list on wikipedia's top250 list, but its definately a must-see movie.

Are there any limits to how many we can post? I have a few more:)

Swab

June 4th, 2007, 08:29 PM

The shawshank redemtion
(love that film; so powerful, I urge you all to see it)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0111161/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Shawshank_Redemption

I vote no to this getting on the list. It's too many people's favourite film and therefore it sucks :)

Iceni

June 4th, 2007, 08:30 PM

Swab

June 4th, 2007, 08:32 PM

cstudent

June 4th, 2007, 08:32 PM

blackened

June 4th, 2007, 08:55 PM

A few of my favorites:

Crash (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0375679/)

Oh Brother, Where Art Thou? (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0190590/)

Open Range (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0316356/)

Lone Star State Of Mind (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0269483/)

Ok, Crash was seriously mediocre, which made it even more of a travesty when it won best picture due to Hollywood's nod to the homophobes of the world that didn't like Brokeback Mountain (which was a damn fine movie).

starcraft.man

June 4th, 2007, 09:03 PM

My nominees:

Boondock Saints (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Boondock_Saints) - Might be my favourite, its very very good.

V for Vendetta (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/V_for_Vendetta_%28film%29) - Who can beat a guy in a mask with knives? :D

Matrix (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matrix_movie) - Great trilogy, lots of philosophy in it, its more than just bullet time :p.

blackened

June 4th, 2007, 09:09 PM

Jose Catre-Vandis

June 4th, 2007, 09:11 PM

Gladiator
The Station Agent
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

jdmrsx05

June 4th, 2007, 09:16 PM

October Sky (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0132477/)

mills

June 4th, 2007, 11:42 PM

Clockwork orange (http://imdb.com/title/tt0066921/) a brilliant adaptation of a brilliant book, although i must admit i didn't like it the first time i saw it i was compelled to watch again a couple of weeks later and a cuop[le of weeks after that, its now one of my all time fav's wiki (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clockwork_orange)

time bandits (http://imdb.com/title/tt0081633/) how can anyone not love this movie wiki (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Time_Bandits)

AndyCooll

June 5th, 2007, 12:03 AM

Got to agree with those mentioning Shawshank Redemption (http://uk.imdb.com/title/tt0111161/)

I also liked Truman Show (http://uk.imdb.com/title/tt0120382/)

and

The Commitments (http://uk.imdb.com/title/tt0101605/) (superb music).

:cool:

ynnhoj

June 5th, 2007, 12:04 AM

fdrake

June 5th, 2007, 12:09 AM

THE FAST AND FURIOUS -love them all

fdrake

June 5th, 2007, 12:21 AM

i hate to be a critic, but some of these suggestions are kinda weak. c'mon guys! :p
anyways, i'll offer up two suggestions of my own...

a classic: midnight cowboy (imdb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0064665/); wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midnight_cowboy))
dustin hoffman and john voight are both fantastic in this movie. i would hate to be down and out like them, especially in the new york city of the 1970s.

more recent, but important nevertheless: american beauty (imdb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0169547/); wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Beauty_%28film%29))
kevin spacey's character is interesting, and as always spacey's performance is quite good.

oh you mean "good" for a movie with a strong theme and well directed. not the "good Hollywood" movies
well then i have a short list:
-rosetta
-city of god
-lolita
-ladri di bicicletta (Bicycle thief)
-fahrenheit 451
-eyes wide shut
-2001: A Space Odyssey
-full metal jaket
i like many others but now the names don't come out. that's right ,i am a kubrick fan

ynnhoj

June 5th, 2007, 12:31 AM

oh you mean "good" for a movie with a strong theme and well directed.
going from the topic post and first suggestion (casablanca), that's what i'd say :wink:
but i was also half-joking; i'm sure all opinions are welcome.

Iceni

June 5th, 2007, 12:37 AM

Jarhead | imdb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0418763/)
Nice movie about realities for soldiers.

Big Fish | imdb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0319061/)
Great, great movie about something as simple as a man telling his stories. One of my favorites.

Trainspotting | imdb (http://http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0117951/)
"Choose Life. Choose a job. Choose a career. Choose a family. Choose a ******* big television, choose washing machines, cars, compact disc players and electrical tin openers. Choose good health, low cholesterol, and dental insurance. Choose fixed interest mortgage repayments. Choose a starter home. Choose your friends. Choose leisurewear and matching luggage. Choose a three-piece suite on hire purchase in a range of ******* fabrics. Choose DIY and wondering who the **** you are on Sunday night. Choose sitting on that couch watching mind-numbing, spirit-crushing game shows, stuffing ******* junk food into your mouth. Choose rotting away at the end of it all, ******* your last in a miserable home, nothing more than an embarrassment to the selfish, ****** up brats you spawned to replace yourselves. Choose your future. Choose life... But why would I want to do a thing like that? I chose not to choose life. I chose somethin' else. And the reasons? There are no reasons. Who needs reasons when you've got heroin?"

Adamant1988

June 5th, 2007, 12:38 AM

V for Vendetta. Positively my favorite film. Excellent story, with just enough action to keep the knuckle-draggers entertained.

Atomic Dog

June 5th, 2007, 12:39 AM

The Good, The Bad, The Ugly.

BarfBag

June 5th, 2007, 12:40 AM

Braveheart
Gladiator
Fahrenheit 451
America: Freedom to Fascism

Those are all I can think of at the moment. All of which are AMAZING movies.

ynnhoj

June 5th, 2007, 12:41 AM

The Good, The Bad, The Ugly.
a fistful of dollars! :popcorn:

berthanas

June 5th, 2007, 01:01 AM

the shawshank redemption (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0111161/) as told above

and my other favourite is 12 angry men (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0050083/)

CaveRat

June 5th, 2007, 01:13 AM

The Green Mile

Enter The Dragon

Gone in Sixty Seconds

Blood Diamond

Soylent Green

Apocalypse Now

The Shining

Polygon

June 5th, 2007, 01:33 AM

Finding nemo (http://imdb.com/title/tt0266543/)

Toy Story (http://imdb.com/title/tt0114709/)

Monsters Inc (http://imdb.com/title/tt0198781/)

Happy Feet (http://imdb.com/title/tt0366548/)

the Manchurian Canidate (http://imdb.com/title/tt0368008/)

and yes im an animated movie fan :D

ive seen a lot of good movies but i cant think of any of them right now.... ill post more when i remember em. A lot of them have already been posted.

arsenic23

June 5th, 2007, 01:58 AM

Shawshank
Rounders
Plague Dogs
Water Boy
Little Miss Sunshine
The Postman
Idiocracy
Willow
Smoky and the Bandit

and a bunch of other things that don't pop into my mind right away.

init1

June 5th, 2007, 02:55 AM

init1

June 5th, 2007, 03:01 AM

Why has no one mentioned hot fuzz? That movie is one of the best movies I have ever seen.
Hot Fuzz
Shawn of the Dead
Strangers with Candy
Children of Men
I can't think of any more, but this is a start

slimdog360

June 5th, 2007, 03:02 AM

hmmm... good movies...

how about Good fellas

fuscia

June 5th, 2007, 03:39 AM

all about lily chou-chou (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_About_Lily_Chou-Chou) is my favorite movie. it's mesmerizing, it's beautiful, it's painful and it makes you wish you could recapture that moment in time, whatever it was.

sloggerkhan

June 5th, 2007, 03:44 AM

Originally I was going to post arguments about why so many of the movies posted don't belong on the list. But then I realized it would be negative and a waste of my time. So as strong as the urge is to start dismissing the unworthy, I'll keep it to my picks. (Which many of you will no doubt think should not be on the list, after seeing your choices.)

Reqiuem for a Dream | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Requiem_for_a_dream | http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0180093/

V for Vendetta | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/V_for_Vendetta_%28film%29 | http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0434409/

the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Good%2C_The_Bad%2C_and_The_Ugly | http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0060196/

Dark City | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dark_city | http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118929/

Gattaca | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gattaca | http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119177/

Memento | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memento_%28film%29 | http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0209144/

Pan's Labyrinth | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pan%27s_labyrinth | http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0457430/

Blade Runner | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blade_runner | http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083658/

Beauty and the Beast | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beauty_and_the_Beast_%281991_film%29 | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beauty_and_the_Beast_%281991_film%29

Princess Mononoke | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Princess_mononoke | http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119698/

I'll leave at that for now. Obviously I have a leaning towards neo-noir.....

Virgilius

June 5th, 2007, 04:07 AM

Let's see:

Star Wars (particularly 3, 5, 6)
Blade Runner
Pirates of the Carribean
Dark City
Ghost in the Shell
Matrix (Reloaded still kinda sucks though)
V For Vendetta
Memento
Bicentennial Man
One Hour Photo
Shawn of the Dead
Clerks
The Pursuit of Happyness
Unleashed (AKA Danny the Dog)

afljafa

June 5th, 2007, 08:27 AM

Lol @ the V for vendettas - it was awful.

In terns of originality

The Highlander (The original only)
The Matrix (Again - the original only)

karellen

June 5th, 2007, 08:55 AM

in no particular order my top ten would look like this:
usual suspects
schindler's list
the truman show
american beauty
adaptation
eternal sunshine of the spotless mind
finding neverland
forrest gump
se7en
moulin rouge

mips

June 5th, 2007, 10:08 AM

i hate to be a critic, but some of these suggestions are kinda weak. c'mon guys! :p

I have to agree there. Some of the suggestions so far have not been the best. Maybe people havent watched any good stuff yet ???

Maybe I should have restricted this to foreign movies which is not what I wanted as hollywood has produced some good stuff.

mips

June 5th, 2007, 10:12 AM

People,

If you cannot be bothered to provide imdb & wikipedia links then don't bother to post.

People should not have to go looking for what you suggest, please it was an original request in the first post.

afljafa

June 5th, 2007, 10:13 AM

Ok - what about Braveheart - factually inaccurate but a good filum none the less.

karellen

June 5th, 2007, 11:10 AM

I have to agree there. Some of the suggestions so far have not been the best. Maybe people havent watched any good stuff yet ???

Maybe I should have restricted this to foreign movies which is not what I wanted as hollywood has produced some good stuff.

who judges what's the weak and what's good? I like to think that I do as I speak from my perspective

Polygon

June 5th, 2007, 11:17 AM

@RAV

gattica was a cool movie. and kinda a heads up on what could happen in the future.... i watched it in biology class in 9th grade cause we were studying genetics and DNA... but it was a good movie

and i also noticed you had beauty and the beast... honestly i like almost all of the old classic disney movies, i watched them a lot when i was a kid, which is most likely why i <3 animated and CGI movies today :D

and i do want to see pans labyrinth... looks like a good movie

mips

June 5th, 2007, 11:38 AM

who judges what's the weak and what's good? I like to think that I do as I speak from my perspective

Fair enough but some things mentioned so far would be hard to consider good. I suppose we will debate the merits of each as per the original thread.

Spr0k3t

June 5th, 2007, 11:49 AM

I have a huge list of these. However, I will only do three.

Lock Stock & Two Smoking Barrels (IMDB (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120735/) | Wiki (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lock_Stock_and_Two_Smoking_Barrels))
This movie is the reason Guy Ritchie is even on the map. Four guys go in on a sure shot round of high stakes poker. What they don't realize is 'Hatchet' Harry is a cheat and removes them from their earnings, and then some. As with any Russian mafia, the four stiffs have a week to come up with the lost bankroll. Brilliant plot and building points throughout. Each of the actors are perfectly fit for their roles in this film.

Empire of the Sun (IMDB (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092965/) | Wiki (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Empire_of_the_Sun_%28film%29))
This is my favorite Spielberg movie. To me, this movie was brilliant in comparison to E.T. It has all my favorite elements in it... and the story gives a very realistic detail of a British youth just after the Doolittle strike on Japan. Very powerful acting by your favorite Batman (Christian Bale) when he was a kid. Make sure you have a good theater room to enjoy this one... P-51 Mustang... Cadillac of the sky!

Vanilla Sky (IMDB (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0259711/) | Wiki (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vanilla_sky))
Yes I know, it's got Tom "I'm a space man" Cruise in it... but it's by far his best acting he's ever done. The story of a playboy who has it all only to fall to the reality of who he really is... or is he? There's one major plot in this movie, but it pans open to five other hidden plots. If you enjoy shows like Lost, check this one out. Cameron Diaz plays a fantastic insane ex-girlfriend in this one. For those who have seen it and hated it, should watch it again and pick apart the intellectual value of it. I did good by finding three major plots prior to the movies end... I had to have some "tech support" to figure out the other two though. You can sum it all up in one line: "How can you taste the sweet, if you haven't had the sour?"

Other movies I would recommend are Donnie Darko, The Usual Suspects, Trainspotting, A Clockwork Orange, Boondock Saints, A Scanner Darkly, and of course El Mariachi.

reclusivemonkey

June 5th, 2007, 12:23 PM

Five from me;

La Haine IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0113247/) | Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Haine)

An absolute masterpiece of French cinema. I can watch this time and time again.

Renaissance IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0386741/) | Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renaissance_%28film%29)

Another French film, as animation its up there with Akira.

Brick IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0393109/) | Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brick_%28film%29)

I struggled with this one for a while, but once I found the groove it was in, I loved it. If you like Raymond Chandler, you will like this. It like Philip Marlow, but set in High School. Great stuff.

Dead Man's Shoes IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0419677/) | Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dead_Man%27s_Shoes)

A very British film, whether or not it would appeal to anyone outside the UK I am not sure.

Rumblefish IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0086216/) | Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rumble_Fish)

One of my all time favourite films, again in B&W. Wonderfully shot, some great actors and an entertaining story. Mickey Rourke was born to be in this film.

I could go on all day here but I am meant to be working!

Come on people let's have some original choices. I'm waiting for someone to post "Titanic" :( (Which I have never seen).

Spr0k3t

June 5th, 2007, 12:29 PM

I'm waiting for someone to post "Titanic".

Now there's a horrible movie. It reminds me of the remade Pearl Harbor; strip a little more than half the movie and you have a decent movie.

mips

June 5th, 2007, 12:34 PM

Knafayim Shvurot (כנפיים שבורות / Broken Wings) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0317842/) | Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Broken_Wings_%28film%29)

Paradise Now (الجنّة الآن) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0445620/) | Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paradise_Now)

Life is Beautifull (La Vita è bella) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118799/) | Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Life_is_Beautiful)

Malèna IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0213847/) | Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mal%C3%A8na)

Blowup IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0060176/) | Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blowup)

North by Northwest IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0053125/) | Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_by_Northwest)

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0073486/) | Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/One_Flew_Over_the_Cuckoo%27s_Nest_%28film%29)

City of God (Cidade de Deus) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0317248/) | Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cidade_de_Deus_%28film%29)

Lawrence of Arabia IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0056172/) | Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lawrence_of_Arabia_%28film%29)

American Beauty IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0169547/) | Wikipedia (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0169547/)

A Clockwork Orange IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0066921/) | Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Clockwork_Orange_%28film%29)

The Bridge on the River Kwai IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0050212/) | Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bridge_on_the_River_Kwai)

The Maltese Falcon IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0033870/) | Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Maltese_Falcon_%281941_film%29)

Groundhog Day IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0107048/) | Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Groundhog_Day_%28film%29)

Run Lola Run (Lola rennt) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0130827/) | Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lola_rennt)

101 Reykjavík IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0237993/) | Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/101_Reykjav%C3%ADk)

Get Carter IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0067128/) | Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Get_Carter)

The Italian Job IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0064505/) | Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italian_job)

The Big Blue (Le Grand Bleu) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0095250/) | Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Big_Blue)

The Professional (Léon, The Cleaner, Léon the Professional) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0110413/) | Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/L%C3%A9on_%28film%29)

Ronin IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0122690/) | Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ronin_%28film%29)

Plunkett & Macleane IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0134033/) | Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plunkett_%26_Macleane)

TrainspottingIMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0117951/) | Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trainspotting_%28film%29)

The CommitmentsIMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0101605/) | Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Commitments_%28film%29)

Withnail and I IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094336/) | Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Withnail_%26_I)

K-PAX IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0272152/) | Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K-PAX_%28film%29)

christhemonkey

June 5th, 2007, 05:30 PM

Naked Lunch: wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naked_Lunch_%28film%29) and imdb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0102511/).

Such a good movie, messes with your mind, you feel like your on half the stuff he is on. Amazing just to see how much watching the movie affects you as a viewer.

bobbocanfly

June 5th, 2007, 06:41 PM

Children of Men | imdb (http://http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0206634/) | wiki (http://http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Children_of_men)
This film felt like a tribute to the magic of birth at times. I don't quite agree with the #123 list on wikipedia's top250 list, but its definately a must-see movie.

Children of Men is an absolutely amazing movie. I especially love the scenes at the start of London falling apart. They are done extremely well and seem like they could actually happen. Also that massive battle scene (In the camp, to quash the rebellion) was AMAZING. Love the organicness (Is that a word?) of the blood being splattered onto the lens.

Anyway. My nomination.

Der Untergang (Downfall) | imdb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0363163/) | wiki (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Downfall_%28film%29)
This movie is simply amazing. Anyone that hasnt seen it must go and buy it. An extremely convincing depiction of the last days of Hitler in his bunker in Berlin. It tells the story from a completely neutral point of view, in no way glorifying or denouncing any of Hitlers actions. Even if you are not into that sort of movie the direction is just mesmerising.

justin whitaker

June 5th, 2007, 06:48 PM

Good (insert your diety here)!

6 pages, and no one has mentioned:

Godfather
Apocalypse Now
Seven Samurai
Seventh Seal?

Put down the internet, and march yourself to the nearest DVD rental store, and rent those.

That said, I second:

La Haine
Life is Beautiful

Both tremendous films.

(/film snobbery)

bobbocanfly

June 5th, 2007, 06:53 PM

6 pages, and no one has mentioned:
Apocalypse Now

)

Apocalypse Now

:D

I agree Apocalypse Now is an amazing film!

mips

June 5th, 2007, 06:54 PM

Good (insert your diety here)!

6 pages, and no one has mentioned:

Godfather
Apocalypse Now
Seven Samurai
Seventh Seal?

We are just getting started, I only see 2 pages.

Apocalypse Now I would eventually get to. I'm adding stuff as I remember. There are also many foreign movies of which I cannot remember the title of but trying very hard to find.

justin whitaker

June 5th, 2007, 06:55 PM

:D

I agree Apocalypse Now is an amazing film!

Well, call me a filthy skimmer! :p

mips

June 5th, 2007, 07:04 PM

No Man's Land (Ničija Zemlja) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0283509/) | Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/No_Man%27s_Land_%282001_film%29)

Amélie (Le Fabuleux Destin d'Amélie Poulain) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0211915/) | Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Am%C3%A9lie)

The Man Without a Past (Mies vailla menneisyyttä) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0311519/) | Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Man_Without_a_Past)

East Is East IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0166175/) | Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_is_East_%28film%29)

This list http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Academy_Award_for_Best_Foreign_Language_Film might help people find movie titles they cannot remember. I will have to go through it to find out what I have seen.

Rumor

June 5th, 2007, 07:06 PM

The Outlaw Josey Wales

Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josey_Wales)
IMDB (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0075029/)

In my opinion this is one of the best westerns ever made. The lone "outlaw" gunfighter loses his family in the beginning of the movie and as the plot unwinds, he gains another family of very unlikely characters. This is a movie like Shawshank that I can watch over and over without growing tired of it.

mips

June 5th, 2007, 07:26 PM

The Outlaw Josey Wales

Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josey_Wales)
IMDB (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0075029/)

In my opinion this is one of the best westerns ever made.

I have to agree with you there.

I'm not a big western fan but that is a good one. I would like to add spagetti westerns (ala bud spencer & terence hill) but I don't think they belong here although they provided me with hours of fun.

urukrama

June 5th, 2007, 07:34 PM

Some of my favorites:

Wag the Dog wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wag_the_dog) imdb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120885/)

Koyaanisqatsi wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Koyaanisqatsi) imdb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0085809/)

Into Great Silence wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Into_Great_Silence) imdb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0478160/)

The Seventh Seal wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_seventh_seal) imdb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0050976/)

The gods must be crazy wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_gods_must_be_crazy) imdb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0080801/)

Dead man walking wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dead_Man_Walking_(film)) imdb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112818/)

EDIT: forgot to mention Kagemusha (The Shadow warrior) wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kagemusha) imdb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0080979/)

testube_babies

June 5th, 2007, 07:38 PM

I'll only mention my faves that haven't been mentioned yet:

Fight Club | IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0137523/) | wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fight_Club_%28film%29)

Jesus of Montreal | IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0097635/) | wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jesus_of_Montreal)

Finding Nemo | IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0266543/) | wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Finding_Nemo)

Calle 54 | IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0260775/) | wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calle_54)

The Departed | IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0407887/) | wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_departed)

Leon (The Professional) | IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0110413/) | wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leon_The_Professional)

blackened

June 5th, 2007, 07:42 PM

Vanilla Sky (IMDB (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0259711/) | Wiki (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vanilla_sky))
Yes I know, it's got Tom "I'm a space man" Cruise in it... but it's by far his best acting he's ever done. The story of a playboy who has it all only to fall to the reality of who he really is... or is he? There's one major plot in this movie, but it pans open to five other hidden plots. If you enjoy shows like Lost, check this one out. Cameron Diaz plays a fantastic insane ex-girlfriend in this one. For those who have seen it and hated it, should watch it again and pick apart the intellectual value of it. I did good by finding three major plots prior to the movies end... I had to have some "tech support" to figure out the other two though. You can sum it all up in one line: "How can you taste the sweet, if you haven't had the sour?"...

Vanilla Sky is an American remake of a movie called Open Your Eyes (Abre los ojos) IMDB (http://imdb.com/title/tt0125659/) Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abre_los_Ojos)

The remake is almost identical to the original, except the original removes the inherent unbelievability that is Tom Cruise and has a much better (IMHO) ending. Strangely, both films star Penélope Cruz.

mips: I had originally intended to list Amélie, but I figured one Audrey Tautou movie was enough. Another good one that she plays in, if only a bit part, is L'Auberge espagnole IMDB (http://imdb.com/title/tt0283900/) Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/L%27Auberge_espagnole).

justin whitaker

June 5th, 2007, 08:08 PM

Here are some more for the list:

Le Chevre: IMDB (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0082183/)
Depardieu and Richard at their best.

Nikita: IMDB (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0100263/)
You guys seem to like Leon/The Professional more, but Nikita OWNS.

36 Quai: IMDB (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0390808/)
Stunning.

Snatch: IMDB (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0208092/)
Guy Ritchie's best.

12 Monkeys: IMDB (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0114746/)
I was going to link in Spy Games, but this was the one that convinced me that Pitt could sorta act. :D

Marusa no onna (A Taxing Woman): IMDB (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093502/)
Funny movie, with a few points to make about Japanese society along the way.

Il Postino: IMDB (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0110877/)
Charming, and with a message.

Full Metal Jacket: IMDB (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093058/)
This one stands up far better than Platoon, etc.

Dr. Strangelove: IMDB (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0057012/)
I think Kubrick peaked with this one.

urukrama

June 5th, 2007, 08:19 PM

And if you like it very disturbing, try C'est arrivé près de chez vous imdb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0103905/) wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Man_Bites_Dog_(film))

mips

June 5th, 2007, 08:29 PM

mips: I had originally intended to list Amélie, but I figured one Audrey Tatou movie was enough. Another good one that she plays in, if only a bit part, is L'Auberge espagnole IMDB (http://imdb.com/title/tt0283900/) Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/L%27Auberge_espagnole).

If you think it is good add it, not your fault the actor/actress appears in good movies. I listed about 3 movies with Jean Reno in them :)

This list is beginning to shape up nicely!

Iceni

June 5th, 2007, 09:30 PM

The Crow | imdb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0109506/) | wiki (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Crow)
Almost perfect dark movie about revenge. Got a lot of hype because of the way the main actor died during the filming, but a great movie in its own right. Brings me to..

Sin City | imdb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0401792/) | wiki (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sin_City_(film))
The word here is perfect. Dark and brilliant movie that is hard to not to love. The art of the movie is absolutely top notch, right up there with Tim Burton's magic work.

red_Marvin

June 5th, 2007, 10:24 PM

> The Matrix (not including II and III) has already been mentioned, so no links

> Crna macka, beli macor IMDB (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118843/)|wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crna_macka%2C_beli_macor)

> Fail Safe IMDB (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0235376/)|wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fail-Safe_%28television%29)

Bohlio

June 5th, 2007, 10:31 PM

Good Will Hunting - Incredebly Awsome movie

Casino Royale - Just because its Bond :-P

lol @ 12 monkeys - Odd odd movie :-)

crimesaucer

June 5th, 2007, 10:49 PM

These are a few of my favorites:

Trainspotting: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0117951/

The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0362270/

SPUN: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0283003/

HATE: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0113247/

Clockers: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112688/

SLAM: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0139615/

Inside Man: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0454848/

School Daze: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0096054/

He Got Game: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0124718/

Girl 6: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0116414/

Bamboozled: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0215545/

Summer of Sam: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0162677/

Dune: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087182/

Brazil: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0088846/

Napoleon Dynamite: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0374900/

Buffalo 66: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118789/

Layer Cake: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0375912/

The Good Thief: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0281820/

Blazing Saddles: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0071230/

Cooley High: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0072820/

The Brother From Another Planet: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087004/

Big Wednesday: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0077235/

The Endless Summer: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0060371/

Pulp Fiction: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0110912/

True Romance: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0108399/

The Truman Show: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120382/

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0338013/

Chinatown: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0071315/

Caddyshack: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0080487/

Apocalypse Now: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0078788/

Heat: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0113277/

12 Monkeys: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0114746/

Forrest Gump: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0109830/

-EDIT- I added the links so you can easily read about the movies.

mips

June 5th, 2007, 11:10 PM

Appreciate the imdb and wikipedia links ;)

afljafa

June 6th, 2007, 12:11 AM

A couple of Aussie movies.

Gallipoli (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0082432/)
The hard word (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0280490/)

Yank movie

The Right stuff (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0086197/) Astounding movie

fenian

June 6th, 2007, 01:50 AM

GrueTamer

June 6th, 2007, 02:06 AM

Glory (wiki (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glory_%28film%29), imdb (http://imdb.com/title/tt0097441/))

Saving Private Ryan (wiki (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saving_Private_Ryan), imdb (http://imdb.com/title/tt0120815/))

World Trade Center (wiki (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Trade_Center_(film)), imdb (http://imdb.com/title/tt0469641/))

Schindler's List (wiki (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schindler%27s_List_%28film%29), imdb (http://imdb.com/title/tt0108052/))

John.Michael.Kane

June 6th, 2007, 02:39 AM

Yojimbo
imdb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0055630/) wiki (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yojimbo_(film))

The Treasure of the Sierra Madre
imdb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0040897/) wiki (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Treasure_of_the_Sierra_Madre_%28film%29)

White Heat
imdb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0042041/) wiki (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_Heat)

Ocean's Eleven 1960
imdb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0054135/) wiki (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ocean's_Eleven_(1960_film))

The Manchurian Candidate 1962
imdb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0056218/) wiki (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Manchurian_Candidate)

Fist of Fury
imdb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0068767/) wiki (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fist_of_Fury)

Gone with the Wind
imdb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0031381/) wiki (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gone_with_the_Wind_(film))

RedSquirrel

June 6th, 2007, 03:29 AM

Zulu
imdb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0058777/) wiki (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zulu_%28film%29)

The Dear Hunter
imdb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0077416/) wiki (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Deer_Hunter)

[mips: I'm glad you mentioned Lawrence of Arabia and Bridge on the River Kwai. If you hadn't I was going to... they are two of my favourites, especially Lawrence... Probably one of the best screenplays ever written (IMO) :)]

RAV TUX

June 6th, 2007, 04:05 AM

The Minority Report

The Illusionist

(highlight right click, select search the web for....)

abu-fatu

June 6th, 2007, 04:29 AM

il postino (always makes a 44 yr old man cry)
hedwig and the angry inch (one of, if not the best rock musical of all times)
i tu mama tambien
the english patient (guys watch this with your significant other and youre in. great movie)

Atomic Dog

June 6th, 2007, 07:28 AM

a fistful of dollars! :popcorn:

I guess a couple people at least like classic spaghetti westerns :D

Sir Nose

June 6th, 2007, 07:34 AM

"Tokyo Story" 1952 Yasujiro Ozu (imdb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0046438/) | wiki (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tokyo_Story).

Often overlooked by western audiences ,pacing may be a bit slow for some.

I agree, Ozu's films are something special. Late Spring (Banshun, 1949) is as good as Tokyo Story.
Another recommendation: El Topo dir. Alejandro Jodorovsky

Spr0k3t

June 6th, 2007, 09:33 AM

Vanilla Sky is an American remake of a movie called Open Your Eyes (Abre los ojos) IMDB (http://imdb.com/title/tt0125659/) Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abre_los_Ojos)

The remake is almost identical to the original, except the original removes the inherent unbelievability that is Tom Cruise and has a much better (IMHO) ending. Strangely, both films star Penélope Cruz.

I would have included Abre los Ojos but there are factions of Vanilla Sky not found in AlO. Particularly the scene where Tom is driving his car out to the empty time square and you notice the license date on the car of Feb 30th, nor do you find the hidden writing in the xrays revealing a completely different plot. Abre los Ojos is an absolutely fantastic film, however between the two I have to pick Vanilla Sky for the twisted plot lines unbeknownst to even the producers and screen writers of the movie.

steven8

June 6th, 2007, 09:47 AM

I have to agree there. Some of the suggestions so far have not been the best. Maybe people havent watched any good stuff yet ???

Maybe I should have restricted this to foreign movies which is not what I wanted as hollywood has produced some good stuff.

MIPS, it can't be restricted to what 'you' think are good movies. Then it's just the 'Movies MIPS Likes' thread.

By the way, foreign films are any films not produced in the country in which you live. . .so how do we determine what is a foreign film?

Here's mine:

Any film by Woody Allen.

false_cognate

June 6th, 2007, 10:03 AM

Blue Velvet wiki (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_Velvet) | imdb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0090756/)

The Proposition wiki (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Proposition) | imdb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0421238/)

Raising Arizona wiki (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raising_Arizona) | imdb (http://http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093822/)

8 1/2 wiki (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/8%C2%BD) | imdb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0056801/)

Annie Hall wiki (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annie_Hall) | imdb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0075686/)

Double Indemnity wiki (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Double_Indemnity_%28film%29) | imdb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0036775/)

Breathless wiki (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Breathless_%281960_film%29) | imdb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0053472/)

The 400 Blows wiki (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_400_Blows) | imdb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0053198/)

Chopper wiki (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chopper_%28film%29) | imdb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0221073/)

Sunset Boulevard wiki (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sunset_Boulevard_%281950_film%29) | imdb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0043014/)

Stranger Than Paradise wiki (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stranger_Than_Paradise) | imdb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0088184/)

mips

June 6th, 2007, 11:18 AM

MIPS, it can't be restricted to what 'you' think are good movies. Then it's just the 'Movies MIPS Likes' thread.

I'm referring to things like the fast & the furious... The original post listed certain criteria.

Otherwise the recommendations have been of a high standard for most.

mips

June 6th, 2007, 11:26 AM

A couple of Aussie movies.

How about Rabbit proof fence ?

Rabbit-Proof Fence IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0252444/) | Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rabbit-Proof_Fence_%28film%29)

afljafa

June 8th, 2007, 09:59 AM

How about Rabbit proof fence ?

Rabbit-Proof Fence IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0252444/) | Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rabbit-Proof_Fence_%28film%29)

Never saw it. Quite an impressive story though.

RAV TUX

June 9th, 2007, 05:29 AM

The Count of Monte Cristo

(If you use Firefox highlight the title above>right click>select search for.....)

blackened

June 9th, 2007, 08:45 AM

Saw The Labyrinth Of The Faun (Pan's Labyrinth - El laberinto del fauno) (IMDB (http://imdb.com/title/tt0457430/) Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_laberinto_del_fauno)) last night, and all of the hype is fully deserved. Emotionally it felt very similar to Grave Of The Fireflies (IMDB (http://imdb.com/title/tt0095327/) Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grave_of_the_fireflies)), but this could have just been due to the similarity of time and setting (wartime 1940s) and theme (young people coping with the harshness of human nature). I was pleasantly surprised to see Maribel Verdú of Y tu mamá también (IMDB (http://imdb.com/title/tt0245574/) Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Y_tu_mama_tambien)) fame starring as Mercedes. I didn't even recognize her at first, she looks much older.

As per Hollywood's The Count Of Monte Cristo: do yourself a favor and read the book instead. The film was nowhere near as emotionally involving as the book. I would like to blame that on the nature of the medium, but there is just so much in that movie that could have been omitted in favor of better storytelling.

RAV TUX

June 9th, 2007, 09:17 AM

steven8

June 9th, 2007, 09:25 AM

Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow.

lepz

June 9th, 2007, 09:43 AM

Kumonosu jô (Throne of Blood) wiki (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Throne_of_Blood) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0050613/)Akira Kurosawa (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akira_Kurosawa)

Brighton Rock wiki (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brighton_Rock_%28film%29#Film) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0039220/)

The Birds wiki (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Birds_%28film%29) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0056869/) Alfred Hitchcock (http://hitchcock.tv/)

Doctor Zhivago wiki (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doctor_Zhivago_(novel)) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0059113/) Boris Pasternak (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boris_Pasternak) David Lean (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Lean)

Lawrence of Arabia wiki (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lawrence_of_Arabia_(film))IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0056172/)

Citizen Kane wiki (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citizen_Kane) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0033467/)

Casablanca wiki (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casablanca_(film)) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0034583/)

mips

June 9th, 2007, 09:49 AM

The Count of Monte Cristo

(If you use Firefox highlight the title above>right click>select search for.....)

There are several versions of that movie out ??? Not everybody uses firefox either.

My favourite is actually a two part miniseries i saw on tv a while back.

mips

June 9th, 2007, 09:51 AM

As per Hollywood's The Count Of Monte Cristo: do yourself a favor and read the book instead. The film was nowhere near as emotionally involving as the book. I would like to blame that on the nature of the medium, but there is just so much in that movie that could have been omitted in favor of better storytelling.

A while back I saw a mini series on tv that was better than all the movies I have seen to date. I will try and find it and add it to this post so you can have a look.

Edit:
If you love 'The Count of Monte Cristo then watch:
Comte de Monte Cristo, Le IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0167565/?fr=c2M9MXxsbT01MDB8ZnQ9MXxrdz0xfGZiPXV8dHQ9MXxteD 0yMHxodG1sPTF8c2l0ZT1kZnxxPUxlIENvbXRlIGRlIE1vbnRl IENyaXN0b3xubT0xfGNvPTF8cG49MA__;fc=1;ft=20;fm=1)

This overcomes the medium as it is like 7hrs long. It truely is a very good mini series that is well worth watching. I recall being glued to the screen and not missing one little bit of it. I would actually like to get this on DVD. This is without a doubt the best version you can watch.

mips

June 10th, 2007, 05:29 PM

When Father Was Away on Business (Otac na službenom putu, Отац на службеном путу) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089748/) | Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/When_Father_Was_Away_on_Business)

Hilmalaya (Himalaya - l'enfance d'un chef) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0210727/) | Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Himalaya_(movie))

The Usual Suspects IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0114814/) | Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Usual_Suspects)

Another good link, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palme_d'Or

der_joachim

June 10th, 2007, 05:46 PM

My personal top 3 includes Apocalypse Now (IMDB (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0078788/)/ wiki (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apocalypse_now)), the Big Lebowski (IMDB (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118715/)/wiki (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_big_lebowski)) and either Lost Highway (IMDB (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0116922/)// wiki (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lost_highway)) or The Princess Bride (IMDB (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093779/)/wiki (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Princess_Bride_(film))).

What? Nobody mentioned The Princess Bride before? Inconceivable! :)

blackened

June 11th, 2007, 09:00 AM

A while back I saw a mini series on tv that was better than all the movies I have seen to date. I will try and find it and add it to this post so you can have a look.

Edit:
If you love 'The Count of Monte Cristo then watch:
Comte de Monte Cristo, Le IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0167565/?fr=c2M9MXxsbT01MDB8ZnQ9MXxrdz0xfGZiPXV8dHQ9MXxteD 0yMHxodG1sPTF8c2l0ZT1kZnxxPUxlIENvbXRlIGRlIE1vbnRl IENyaXN0b3xubT0xfGNvPTF8cG49MA__;fc=1;ft=20;fm=1)

This overcomes the medium as it is like 7hrs long. It truely is a very good mini series that is well worth watching. I recall being glued to the screen and not missing one little bit of it. I would actually like to get this on DVD. This is without a doubt the best version you can watch.

Thanks for the link, I will definitely be checking this out. When cast properly, Gérard Depardieu can be stunningly genuine, making him well-suited to roles like that of the title character in Jean de Florette (his best IMHO).

Jean de Florette (Part 1 of 2) (IMDB (http://imdb.com/title/tt0091288/) Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean_de_florette))

Manon des sources (Part 2 of 2) (IMDB (http://imdb.com/title/tt0091480/) Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manon_des_sources))

I know it may seem that I constantly wax malignant on American film, but to prove that I do, sometimes, feel otherwise, here are a few indie to pseudo-indie films that I do appreciate:

Death To Smoochy (IMDB (http://imdb.com/title/tt0266452/) Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_to_smoochy))

Snow Falling On Cedars (IMDB (http://imdb.com/title/tt0120834/) Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snow_falling_on_cedars))

A Love Song For Bobby Long (IMDB (http://imdb.com/title/tt0369672/) Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_love_song_for_bobby_long))

Imaginary Heroes (IMDB (http://imdb.com/title/tt0373024/) Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imaginary_Heroes))

Kids (IMDB (http://imdb.com/title/tt0113540/) Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kids_%28film%29))

Mulholland Drive (IMDB (http://imdb.com/title/tt0166924/) Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mulholland_dr))

Now for more non-American films ;):

Carandiru (IMDB (http://imdb.com/title/tt0293007/) Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carandiru_%28film%29))

Ma femme est une actrice (IMDB (http://imdb.com/title/tt0269499/) Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/My_wife_is_an_actress))

Stealing Beauty (IMDB (http://imdb.com/title/tt0117737/) Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stealing_beauty))

----------Trois couleurs (arguably Krzysztof Kieslowski's best works)----------
Blue (IMDB (http://imdb.com/title/tt0108394/) Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trois_Couleurs_Bleu))

White (IMDB (http://imdb.com/title/tt0111507/) Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trois_couleurs:_blanc_%28movie%29))

Red (IMDB (http://imdb.com/title/tt0111495/) Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three_Colors:_Red))

KaroSHiv0n

June 11th, 2007, 10:17 AM

American History X imdb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120586/)

Donnie Brasco imdb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119008/)

DOGMA imdb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120655/)

Nineteen Eighty-Four imdb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087803/)

mips

June 11th, 2007, 10:46 AM

When cast properly, Gérard Depardieu can be stunningly genuine, making him well-suited to roles like that of the title character in Jean de Florette (his best IMHO).

Do you recall a movie with Gérard Depardieu where his marriage is in trouble. He works as a construction worker and his wife start an affair with the engineer her husband works for. He grows tomatoes in his garden and his life basically seems very miserable and you really cannot help but feel truely sorry for the character.

I cannot find the name of the movie, any ideas ?

angkor

June 11th, 2007, 11:22 AM

mips

June 11th, 2007, 11:31 AM

I could go on for hours...

Please do. If you think of more add them.

urukrama

June 11th, 2007, 11:31 AM

I don't know mips, but you could browse through the movies Depardieu has played in (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000367/). There's only 166 of them. :-)

mips

June 11th, 2007, 11:34 AM

I don't know mips, but you could browse through the movies Depardieu has played in (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000367/). There's only 166 of them. :-)

Thanks I tried that but could not find it.

urukrama

June 11th, 2007, 11:37 AM

EDIT: got it! Un pont entre deux Rives (http://imdb.com/title/tt0191610/)

mips

June 11th, 2007, 11:45 AM

I'm intrigued. How long ago was it made?

lol, I just looked through that list again for the 3rd time and I found it !

The Bridge (Un pont entre deux rives) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0191610/) | Wikipedia (no entry)

Edit: You beat me to it ;)

urukrama

June 11th, 2007, 11:51 AM

I get the impression Depardieu always stars in movies with themes of adultery. lol. This one seems nice -- do you recommend it?

mips

June 11th, 2007, 11:54 AM

I get the impression Depardieu always stars in movies with themes of adultery. lol. This one seems nice -- do you recommend it?

Hard to say. It stuck in my memory so I must have liked it. I would not call a 'wow' movie though.

Rent it if you can before buying.

jgrabham

June 11th, 2007, 04:13 PM

Hard to say. It stuck in my memory so I must have liked it. I would not call a 'wow' movie though.

Rent it if you can before buying.

For a big wow - when that guy gets shot in the shawshank redemption - no matter how many times you see it, it still shocks you!

plb

June 11th, 2007, 05:30 PM

The shawshank redemtion
(love that film; so powerful, I urge you all to see it)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0111161/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Shawshank_Redemption

++

akshayas1986

June 11th, 2007, 05:35 PM

The Hurricane staring Denzel Washington.. A must watch:)

crimesaucer

June 11th, 2007, 09:28 PM

I could go on for hours but here's three:
Hero -> Imdb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0299977/) / Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jet_Li%27s_Hero)
Los Amantes del Circulo Polar -> Imdb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0133363/)
Pi -> Imdb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0138704/)

I saw Pi in the theaters back in 1998...I loved that movie ever since.

Pi: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0138704/

I also love:

Permanent Midnight: http://imdb.com/title/tt0120788/

Zero Effect: http://imdb.com/title/tt0120906/

Grosse Pointe Blank: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119229/

Weird Science: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0090305/

30 Years to Life: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0273048/

Purple Rain: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087957/

The Serpent and the Rainbow: http://imdb.com/title/tt0096071/

Where the Buffalo Roam: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0081748/

Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0067992/

Big Trouble in Little China: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0090728/

Sixteen Candles: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0088128/

Pretty in Pink: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0091790/

Repo Man: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087995/

Beat Street: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0086946/

mips

June 11th, 2007, 11:43 PM

The Hurricane staring Denzel Washington.. A must watch:)

A good Denzil Washington movie was "Man on Fire"

I will add the details in the morning.

Edit:
Man on Fire IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0328107/) | Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Man_on_Fire_%282004_film%29)

afljafa

June 12th, 2007, 12:16 AM

A good Denzil Washington movie was "Man on Fire"

I will add the details in the morning.

Oh yeh - great movie. I`ve sorta shied away from Denzil in the past because he tends to play the angry blackman a little too much but he was absolutely superb in this.

crimesaucer

June 12th, 2007, 02:51 AM

A good Denzil movie was "Inside Man"...that movie was interesting from start to finish...

djsroknrol

June 12th, 2007, 03:43 AM

Gone with the Wind has my vote

steven8

June 12th, 2007, 03:59 AM

Gone with the Wind has my vote

You know, they had Gone With the Wind playing on a TV in the student union one day at Kent State when I went to eat lunch. I never would have selected it on my own at home to watch, but I just sat there and couldn't stop watching. I loved it!

RAV TUX

June 12th, 2007, 04:53 AM

Pulp Fiction

mips

June 12th, 2007, 10:50 AM

You know, they had Gone With the Wind playing on a TV in the student union one day at Kent State when I went to eat lunch. I never would have selected it on my own at home to watch, but I just sat there and couldn't stop watching. I loved it!

Gone With the Wind was on TCM 3-4 days ago. I started watching it but neve got into it, then a like 30min into it Amelie started on another channel and I ended up watching that instead.

blackened

June 12th, 2007, 08:44 PM

Ok people, you've made your point, we all know the Shawshank Redemption is a good movie, now can we please, for the sake of fighting redundancy, drop it? There are plenty of fantastic movies out there that are not TSR and that actually belong in this thread (where TSR doesn't really fit the criteria outlined in the OP).

Gone With the Wind was on TCM 3-4 days ago. I started watching it but neve got into it, then a like 30min into it Amelie started on another channel and I ended up watching that instead.

Gone With The Wind is a lovely film, it's just a bit too long-with-the-wind-ed and that makes it difficult for some people to initially appreciate.

diskotek

June 15th, 2007, 12:14 AM

recently watched nice movies

running with scissors (r.murphy)
little miss sunshine

my classics:
la vie revee des anges (e.zonca)
stranger than paradise (j.jarmusch)
9 (u.ünal)
la haine (m.kassowitz)
8 1/2 woman (p.greenaway)
tape (r.linklater)
eternity and a day (t.angelopoulos)
.
.
.

mips

November 27th, 2007, 06:44 AM

Bump!

TeaSwigger

November 27th, 2007, 09:25 AM

Also from Akira Kurosawa -
Yojimbo (1961)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0055630/
Rashomon (1950)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0042876/

Love The Seventh Seal, mentioned prior.

More obscure (and recent) -
Last Train to Freo (2006)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0848592/
Not a great movie perhaps, but fits the "GOOD" in the thread title, and is interesting.

and i also noticed you had beauty and the beast... honestly i like almost all of the old classic disney movies, i watched them a lot when i was a kid, which is most likely why i <3 animated and CGI movies today :D

:D Love the "classics" too, mostly just those made when Disney was a man named Walt, but a few scattered films since. Darby O'Gill in particular is often under-rated, written off I suppose as a little kid's "Leprechaun story." But if one realizes the story it's really telling in its old whimsical storyteller-inspired manner, one finds it has some hefty themes among its charm.

Bou

November 27th, 2007, 09:32 AM

[REC] (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1038988/), best terror movie I've ever seen. It's Spanish, but an American remake is going to be filmed. I recommend watching the original, though. It just blew me away.

Trailer here (http://es.youtube.com/watch?v=ib5ZSj6ST0U), by the way.

WakkiTabakki

November 27th, 2007, 09:48 AM

The man from earth (http://www.manfromearth.com) (imdb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0756683/)) is an absolutely brilliant movie. Mind you, it's a science fiction-flick with no action scenes what-so-ever... No 100ft transformer-robots fighting eachother or billions of CGI-generated warriors with lazer-guns or any of that junk...
Only a room, 7-or-so actors and a spectacular script!

Check it out, if for no other reason, because of this (http://www.rlslog.net/piracy-isnt-that-bad-and-they-know-it/).
So download it, watch and enjoy, and don't forget to go to their website (http://www.manfromearth.com) and click on the "Donate" link!

/N

TeaSwigger

November 27th, 2007, 10:20 AM

Let us not forget a few very well known comedy chestnuts worth cherishing -

The General
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0017925/

Young Frankenstien
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0072431/

Drama wise, another classic is of course -

Grand Illusion
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0028950/
I've never forgotten that flower...

Gone With The Wind is a lovely film, it's just a bit too long-with-the-wind-ed and that makes it difficult for some people to initially appreciate.

Afraid it struck me as being an incredibly long excercize in overboiled soap-opera shrill drama, centered around a horrid central character to whom I would have said "Frankly my dear, I don't give a damn" to way before Rhett Butler did. Fortunately, it is also a very beautiful film, chock to the brim the whole way with some of the finest costume, set, lighting and cinematography work you'll ever see. It also features some fine, committed performances from an ideal cast and can boast one of the all time best scores. Production conquering script (a trend very much en vogue today idn't it?). I do own a copy and enjoy watching parts of it at a time. There's also a nice soundtrack set out on Rhino/TCM. So... yeah. A very good movie in all.

petersjm

November 27th, 2007, 11:22 AM

City Of God (Cidade de Deus) IMDB (http://imdb.com/title/tt0317248/) Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/City_of_God_%28film%29)

The Double Life Of Veronique (La Double vie de Véronique) IMDB (http://imdb.com/title/tt0101765/) Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Double_Vie_de_Veronique)

A Very Long Engagement (Un long dimanche de fiançailles) IMDB (http://imdb.com/title/tt0344510/) Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_very_long_engagement)

+1 for City of God. A Very Long Engagement is next on my list of movies to see.

My nominations are:

The Devil's Backbone (aka El Espinazo del diablo) IMDB Link (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0256009/) | Wikipedia Link (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Devil%27s_Backbone)
Funny Games IMDB Link (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119167/) | Wikipedia Link (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Funny_Games_%281997_film%29)

cyclefiend2000

December 13th, 2007, 08:18 PM

Trainspotting | imdb (http://http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0117951/)
"Choose Life. Choose a job. Choose a career. Choose a family. Choose a ******* big television, choose washing machines, cars, compact disc players and electrical tin openers. Choose good health, low cholesterol, and dental insurance. Choose fixed interest mortgage repayments. Choose a starter home. Choose your friends. Choose leisurewear and matching luggage. Choose a three-piece suite on hire purchase in a range of ******* fabrics. Choose DIY and wondering who the **** you are on Sunday night. Choose sitting on that couch watching mind-numbing, spirit-crushing game shows, stuffing ******* junk food into your mouth. Choose rotting away at the end of it all, ******* your last in a miserable home, nothing more than an embarrassment to the selfish, ****** up brats you spawned to replace yourselves. Choose your future. Choose life... But why would I want to do a thing like that? I chose not to choose life. I chose somethin' else. And the reasons? There are no reasons. Who needs reasons when you've got heroin?"

+1

woody allen i one of my favorite directors. i dont think you could go wrong with any of his movies.
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000095/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woody_allen

two of my woody allen favs are
annie hall
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0075686/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annie_hall

manhattan
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0079522/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manhattan_%28film%29

jim jarmusch is another of my favs
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000464/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Jarmusch

i think someone already mentioned stranger than paradise. another good one to check out is down by law
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0090967/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Down_by_Law_%28film%29

sloggerkhan

December 13th, 2007, 11:18 PM

A couple non-mainstream movies I thought were decent:

Dance Me Outside - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0109529/ - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dance_Me_Outside -
Once Were Warriors - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0110729/ - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Once_Were_Warriors_%28film%29 -

mips

December 14th, 2007, 06:43 AM

A couple non-mainstream movies I thought were decent:

Dance Me Outside
Once Were Warriors

Please provide imdb & wikipedia links when posting movies. Thanks.

Lostincyberspace

December 14th, 2007, 06:51 AM

Spirited away.

siciliancasanova

December 14th, 2007, 06:54 AM

In lieu of the requirements set forth by the OP... Waking Life

Presto123

December 14th, 2007, 07:00 AM

Animated:
Grave of the Fireflies
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0095327/

Semi-Current:
Hackers (I know it's not truthful, but still cool to me.)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0113243/

Classic:
The Bridge on the River Kwai
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0050212/

(The Original) Twelve Angry Men
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0050083/

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0031679/

Overseas:
Ushpizin (Jewish)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0426155/

mips

December 14th, 2007, 10:50 AM

As per the original post:

Please provide a imdb & wikipedia link to the movie you recommend.

olejorgen

December 14th, 2007, 12:23 PM

Maverick - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0110478/
Dogville - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0276919/
Abre los Ojos (original vanilla sky) - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0125659/
Amores Perros - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0245712/
Mysterious Skin - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0370986/
******* Åmål - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0150662/ EDIT: Did I mention that I hate automatic censoring

Vote no:
Crash, Fast and furious X (The first was not that bad), Toy Story and friends (I really can't see why these are so popular...), Children of men (not sure why, but I couldn't finish this one)

Vote yes:
Gladiator, October sky, Clockwork orange, Truman Show, Shawshank Redemption (A little *to* pupular maybe? ^^), Trainspotting, Memento, Donnie Darko, Leon

And, PLEASE... post imdb links. I think it might be a little bit more efficient, hu? One lookup vs potential dozens.

CameronCalver

December 19th, 2007, 12:56 AM

I say Interstate 60 best movie ever!!

urukrama

December 20th, 2007, 11:41 PM

I just saw Bang Bang You're Dead (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0288439/). It has been quite a while since I've seen such a good movie. Very strong acting, highly thought provoking (especially for those involved in education), great soundtrack that complements the movie, and very well shot and directed. I highly recommend it.

mips

March 10th, 2008, 12:36 AM

Good Bye Lenin! IMDb (http://imdb.com/title/tt0301357/) | Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Good_Bye_Lenin!)

angkor

March 10th, 2008, 06:00 PM

CaptainCabinet

March 10th, 2008, 06:20 PM

The Shawshank Redemption.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0111161/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_shawshank_redemption

pelicanghost

March 10th, 2008, 10:29 PM

1. Brazil IMBD (http://imdb.com/title/tt0088846/) Wiki (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazil_%28film%29)
2. Koyaanisqatsi IMDB (http://imdb.com/title/tt0085809/) Wiki (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Koyaanisqatsi)
3. The Wall IMDB (http://imdb.com/title/tt0084503/) Wiki (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wall_%28film%29)
4. Gladiator IMDB (http://imdb.com/title/tt0172495/) Wiki (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gladiator_%282000_film%29)
5. 2001: A space Odyssey IMDB (http://imdb.com/title/tt0062622/) Wiki (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2001:_A_Space_Odyssey_%28film%29)
6. The Mission IMDB (http://imdb.com/title/tt0091530/) Wiki (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mission_%28movie%29)
7. Clockwork Orange (As clear as an unmuddied lake.) IMDB (http://imdb.com/title/tt0066921/) Wiki (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Clockwork_Orange_%28film%29)
8. Devil's Backbone (A kind of prequel to Pan's Labyrinth) IMDB (http://imdb.com/title/tt0256009/) Wiki (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Espinazo_Del_Diablo)
9. The Gods Must Be Crazy (I and II) IMDB (http://imdb.com/find?s=all&q=Gods+must+be+crazy&x=0&y=0) Wiki (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Gods_Must_Be_Crazy)
10. The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit IMDB (http://imdb.com/title/tt0129634/) Wiki (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wonderful_Ice_Cream_Suit)

LaRoza

March 10th, 2008, 10:35 PM

I would include links, but I forgot how.

For links with text:

My Home Page (http://laroza.freehostia.com)

Yields: My Home Page (http://laroza.freehostia.com)

For just bare URI's:

http://laroza.freehostia.com

Yields: http://laroza.freehostia.com

Also, just posting a URI will make it a link.

Now, how did I post the markup? Use the tags.

mips

March 11th, 2008, 12:14 AM

Das Leben der Anderen imbd (http://imdb.com/title/tt0405094/) / Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Das_leben_der_anderen)
The Twilight Samurai Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Twilight_Samurai) / imdb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0351817/)
Little Miss Sunshine imdb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0449059/) / Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_miss_sunshine)

ps. Could you add the list of suggestions so far to the first post?

I suppose I should start editing the first post and starting the list.

I saw little miss sunshine a week ago and was not really impressed to be honest. Something I saw the same night was 'a good year' that I really enjoyed. But it is a case of differrent strokes for differrent folks I guese :)

mips

March 11th, 2008, 12:15 AM

I see some people still dont bother about imdb & wikipedia links. your suggestions will NOT make it to the list I'm afraid.

Tenken

March 11th, 2008, 12:33 AM

Lucky Number Slevin - imdb (http://imdb.com/find?s=all&q=lucky+number+slevin&x=0&y=0) and wiki (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucky_Number_Slevin)
Kind of predictable but good story none the less, well acted and interesting visually.

American Gangster - imdb (http://imdb.com/find?s=all&q=american+ganster&x=0&y=0) and wiki (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Gangster_%28film%29)
Probably the best gangster movie I've ever seen.

futureproof

March 11th, 2008, 12:55 AM

Forbidden Zone

Outland

hhhhhx

March 11th, 2008, 12:58 AM

28 days/weeks latter

alien autopsy

catch me if you can

fissionmailed

March 11th, 2008, 01:09 AM

Ichi the Killer |IMDB (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0296042/)| |Wiki (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ichi_the_Killer)|

kostkon

March 11th, 2008, 01:45 AM

Some out-of-the-box movies for you:

Repo Man (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087995/) (great cult movie)

The Godless Girl (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0019935/) (the best silent movie; Cecil B. DeMille, that's why!)

pelicanghost

March 11th, 2008, 02:00 AM

For links with text:

My Home Page (http://laroza.freehostia.com)

Yields: My Home Page (http://laroza.freehostia.com)

For just bare URI's:

http://laroza.freehostia.com

Yields: http://laroza.freehostia.com

Also, just posting a URI will make it a link.

Now, how did I post the markup? Use the tags.

Thank you, now I know.

sunexplodes

March 11th, 2008, 07:01 AM

The Big Lebowski is probably the best movie ever made.

SupaSonic

March 11th, 2008, 09:54 AM

It is. What can be better than the Dude?

That rug really tied the room together.

hyper_ch

March 11th, 2008, 10:07 AM

Some of my favorites:

Wag the Dog wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wag_the_dog) imdb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120885/)

I love that one... it's one of the best movies I know.. however it's not very known although it has a great cast...

sunexplodes

March 11th, 2008, 09:35 PM

It is. What can be better than the Dude?

That rug really tied the room together.

Calmer than you are, Dude.

Calmer than you are.

-gabe-noob-

March 11th, 2008, 09:45 PM

Jean de Florette

and

Manon de Sources

AND

The Good the Bad and the Ugly(Clint anyone?)

rune0077

March 11th, 2008, 09:56 PM

Blade Runner - Director's Cut. It's always been on the top of my list, and so far, nothing has managed to knock it down.

Also, if you want artsy and controversial, try Crash - not the recent Hollywood blockbuster, but the one Cronenberg made (no relations except the name), yeah the one with the car crash fetishists who gets aroused by being in car crashes (well, you get the point). It's a spectacular movie based on an even more spectacular book.

angkor

March 12th, 2008, 10:54 PM

I suppose I should start editing the first post and starting the list.

I saw little miss sunshine a week ago and was not really impressed to be honest. Something I saw the same night was 'a good year' that I really enjoyed. But it is a case of differrent strokes for differrent folks I guese :)

true indeed.

I think it is going to be a great list i'll check every now and then.

kjander

March 13th, 2008, 07:39 AM

Some not listed yet:

Scanners http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0081455/

Ran http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089881/

Elephant Man http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0080678/

The Thing http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0084787/ (love the ending)

Patton http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0066206/

All Quiet on the Western Front http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0020629/ (certainly, the book was better. but still a great movie)

The Cowboys http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0068421/

Im sure i will remember more, late at night...

DocForbin

March 13th, 2008, 07:53 AM

Haven't read the whole thread, but in case it hasn't been mentioned, anyone interested in film should bookmark this site:

http://www.theyshootpictures.com/

It has probably the most respected/objective best 1000 films list available.

DocForbin

March 13th, 2008, 07:58 AM

Blade Runner - Director's Cut. It's always been on the top of my list, and so far, nothing has managed to knock it down.
The Final Cut (released a few months ago) is a must have.

Also, if you want artsy and controversial, try Crash - not the recent Hollywood blockbuster, but the one Cronenberg made (no relations except the name), yeah the one with the car crash fetishists who gets aroused by being in car crashes (well, you get the point). It's a spectacular movie based on an even more spectacular book.
My fav Cronenberg films:

Eastern Promises (2007)
eXistenZ (1999)
Dead Ringers (1988)
The Fly (1986) <-- all time fav
Videodrome (1983)

Naked Lunch and The Dead Zone are pretty cool too.

Hallvor

March 13th, 2008, 07:58 AM

Alien 51!

"I asked God for the time back I lost watching it., 23 April 2006
1/10
Author: gokulevelss from United States

I don't know who to blame for this dead piece of independent film. The acting did not match what was occurring. The camera operators must have been on break the entire time. Half the time the scenes jumped with no apparent reason. The sub-characters IQ's matched their shoe size. The director must not have even been on set the whole time. The story in general wasn't even original. And the flaws with the settings were unbearable. Even the parts were skin was shown couldn't off set the rest of the thing. I wouldn't add this garbage to my collection if they were passing it out for free. I have seen kinder-garden plays with better talent. I watched it out of shear curiosity. It was just an awful film. There is no way possible to enjoy this film. Avoid it at all costs."

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0384803/

It is good if you like bad movies.
:lolflag:

rune0077

March 13th, 2008, 03:09 PM

The Final Cut (released a few months ago) is a must have.

I actually have been putting this one off until now - I guess I'm just to afraid that they did something horrible to it (like bring the voice-over back :)).

My fav Cronenberg films:

Eastern Promises (2007)
eXistenZ (1999)
Dead Ringers (1988)
The Fly (1986) <-- all time fav
Videodrome (1983)

Naked Lunch and The Dead Zone are pretty cool too.

Pretty much everything Cronenberg touches tends to come out right. Videodrome also ranks as one of my absolute favorite movies. Naked Lunch was the exception, since I had already read the book several times before watching it, and it's hard to read something that brilliant without feeling a little disappointed in a movie-adaption.

DocForbin

March 13th, 2008, 06:56 PM

I actually have been putting this one off until now - I guess I'm just to afraid that they did something horrible to it (like bring the voice-over back :)).

The Final Cut is very similar to the Director's Cut, just some minor changes here and there (mostly stuff I wouldn't have noticed without reading about it). But it looks and sounds fantastic. There is also a really cool documentary on my 4 disc set, not sure if it's on the 2 disc one too.

gashcr

March 13th, 2008, 07:41 PM

I'd like to mention Hero

Although some political implications critic made on the movie, I think it's one of the most beautiful movies I've seen in the artistic side, and I like the scheme of the narrative.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hero_%282002_film%29

One of my favorites is also American Beauty, and who can resist it...

Citizen Kane

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citizen_Kane

Doesn't it remind you something??

rune0077

March 13th, 2008, 07:45 PM

The Final Cut is very similar to the Director's Cut, just some minor changes here and there (mostly stuff I wouldn't have noticed without reading about it). But it looks and sounds fantastic. There is also a really cool documentary on my 4 disc set, not sure if it's on the 2 disc one too.

Okay, I'll buy it this weekend then, give it a try.

I'd like to mention Hero

Although some political implications critic made on the movie, I think it's one of the most beautiful movies I've seen

+1

RedSquirrel

March 22nd, 2008, 02:55 AM

Glengarry Glen Ross
imdb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0104348/) | wiki (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glengarry_Glen_Ross_%28film%29)

Really good acting in this film, IMHO.

mips

August 16th, 2008, 05:51 PM

La Vie en Rose (Môme, La) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0450188/) | Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Vie_en_rose_%28film%29)

Superkoop

August 16th, 2008, 06:32 PM

The Princess Bride (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093779/)

Lord (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120737/) of The (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0167261/)Rings (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0167260/)

Forest Gump (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0109830/)

Harvey (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0042546/)

Cl0ud9

August 16th, 2008, 06:52 PM

American History X: An absolutely amazing movie. Very highly recommended.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120586/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_History_X

Sorry if it has already been mentioned. I haven't read through all of the replies.

Canis familiaris

August 16th, 2008, 07:26 PM

The Pursuit of Happyness

BobLand

August 16th, 2008, 07:55 PM

Mostly old films but ones that come to mind.
In no particular order...

Un Chien Andalou (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Un_Chien_Andalou)
What's Eating Gilbert Grape? (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gilbert_Grape)
Tous Les Matins du Monde (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tous_les_matins_du_monde_(film))
The Man who Fell to Earth (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Man_Who_Fell_to_Earth_(film))
Man in the White Suit (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Man_in_the_White_Suit)
Being John Malkovich (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Being_john_malkovich)
Sword of Doom (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sword_of_doom)
Eraser Head (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eraser_Head)
High Noon (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_noon)
In the Realm of the Senses (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/In_the_Realm_of_the_Senses)
El Topo (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Topo)
The Searchers (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Searchers_(film))
Woman in the Dunes (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woman_in_the_Dunes)
The Day the Earth Stood Still - Original (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Day_the_Earth_Stood_Still_(1951_film))
Attack of the Killer Tomatoes (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attack_of_the_Killer_Tomatoes)
Hellzapoppin' (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hellzapoppin%27)
Time of the Gypsies (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Time_of_the_Gypsies)
On the Waterfront (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/On_the_waterfront)
Come Back Little Sheba (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Come_Back_Little_Sheba)
Song of the South - unbanned version (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Song_of_the_south)
Dumbo (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dumbo)
Shane (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shane_(film))
Brute Force (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brute_Force_(1947_film))
The Caine Mutiny (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Caine_Mutiny_(film))
The Wizard of Oz (Garland) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wizard_of_Oz_(1939_film))
I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Am_a_Fugitive_from_a_Chain_Gang)
Heat (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heat_(1995_film))
Midnight Cowboy (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midnight_Cowboy)
Runaway Train (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Runaway_Train_(film))
Malcolm X (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malcolm_X_(1992_film))
Deliverance (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deliverance)

Enjoy,
bobland

clueless

August 16th, 2008, 08:18 PM

I don't think that it has been mentioned:
the name of the rose

IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0091605/)
Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Name_of_the_Rose_(film))

As always, the book (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Name_of_the_rose) is great, but the movie is nice too...

Umberto Eco is the man!

mips

August 17th, 2008, 10:54 AM

I don't think that it has been mentioned:
the name of the rose

IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0091605/)
Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Name_of_the_Rose_%28film%29)

As always, the book (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Name_of_the_rose) is great, but the movie is nice too...

Umberto Eco is the man!

I never read the book but saw the movie many years ago and thought it was excellent.

mrgnash

August 17th, 2008, 11:14 AM

Inland Empire

IMDB (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0460829/)

Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inland_Empire_(film))

lisati

August 17th, 2008, 11:21 AM

I agree with the previously mentioned Pursuit of Happiness (IMDB (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0454921/) Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Pursuit_of_Happyness)), One flew over the Cuckoo's nest (IMDB (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0073486/) Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/One_flew_over_the_cuckoo%27s_nest)) and some of the others

John Q [IMDB ???? (took me to the wrong movie), Wikipedia] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Q) is powerful - parents may be able to relate

A good Aussie film (haven't seen it for years but I have the book + a couple of others by the same author) is "They're a weird mob" (IMDB (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0061087/) Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/They%27re_a_Weird_Mob))

Good kiwi films include Sleeping Dogs (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0076725/) and Goodbye Pork Pie (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0082464/)

Worthy of mention is Eagle vs Shark (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0494222/) (one tiny portion filmed in the park over my back fence) and Tongan Ninja (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0352925/) (both with Jemaine Clement from "Flight of the conchords (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0863046/)")

Tom--d

August 17th, 2008, 11:30 AM

Amercian Gangster! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Gangster_(film)
Denzel Washington is in it.
Just brilliant.

Giant Speck

August 17th, 2008, 11:39 AM

Contact
imbd (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118884/) | wiki (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Contact_(movie))

I absolutely love Jodie Foster.

voxman69

August 17th, 2008, 11:48 AM

There are so many great movies, but two that I didn't see in the previous posts are:

Midnight Express
Story of a man who is caught smuggling drugs out of Turkey and thrown into prison. Inspired from and dramatized upon a true event.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0077928/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midnight_Express_(film)

Papillon
A man befriends a fellow criminal as the two of them begin serving their sentence on a dreadful prison island, which inspires the man to plot his escape.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0070511/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Papillon_(film)

billgoldberg

August 17th, 2008, 11:54 AM

A movie I also enjoyed very much was a movie with Jim Carey and Kate Winslet called "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind".

A very untypical Jim Carey movie and he did extremly well in that movie.

Also, I enjoy all of Meg Ryans movies. Some might consider them chick flicks, I don't care.

There is something about Meg Ryan that makes me want to see all her movies.

mips

August 17th, 2008, 12:29 PM

A movie I also enjoyed very much was a movie with Jim Carey and Kate Winslet called "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind".

That movie was weird, good and I'm sure I pretty much did not get it all ;)

Nepherte

August 17th, 2008, 12:31 PM

Memoirs of a Geisha

Imdb: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0397535/

Great movie with great music.

thedon_1

August 17th, 2008, 01:12 PM

Pan's Labyrinth (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0457430/)

Easily one of the best films of the last few years. The director Guillermo del Toro will be doing the new Hobbit film.

at2smithjason

August 17th, 2008, 01:18 PM

The best movies that I have seen in a long is:

Ironman
Shawshank Redemption
and Hell Fighters (good old John Wayne movie)

bobbocanfly

August 17th, 2008, 01:45 PM

Mouth To Mouth - Amazing film with Ellen Page (before Hard Candy (which is a spectacular movie))

Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mouth_to_Mouth_(film))
IMDB (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0383518/)

Motorcycle Diaries - Film based on Che Guevara and Alberto Granado's trip around South America.

Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Motorcycle_Diaries_(film))
IMDB (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0318462/)

Aquaman420

August 17th, 2008, 06:16 PM

Sorry if these 3 were mentioned but it's a long thread to search.

1. Oldboy http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0364569/
2. Cidade de Deus (City of God) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0317248/
3. Ying xiong (Hero) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0299977/

A couple that maybe not everyone has seen. Foreign films are one of my favorite kinds of art.

RedSquirrel

August 20th, 2008, 01:36 AM

I absolutely love Jodie Foster.

Speaking of Jodie Foster...

Taxi Driver
imdb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0075314/) | wiki (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taxi_Driver)

philliptweedie

August 20th, 2008, 02:57 AM

Der Untergang (Downfall) | imdb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0363163/) | wiki (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Downfall_%28film%29)
This movie is simply amazing. Anyone that hasnt seen it must go and buy it. An extremely convincing depiction of the last days of Hitler in his bunker in Berlin. It tells the story from a completely neutral point of view, in no way glorifying or denouncing any of Hitlers actions. Even if you are not into that sort of movie the direction is just mesmerising.

Great film. The actor who played Hitler was amazing.

Giant Speck

August 20th, 2008, 02:57 AM

Speaking of Jodie Foster...

Taxi Driver
imdb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0075314/) | wiki (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taxi_Driver)

I meant that I love the adult Jodie Foster, not the twelve year-old Jodie Foster whose performance drove a madman to attempt to assassinate Ronald Reagan.

Corfy

August 21st, 2008, 01:53 AM

My all-time favorite movie...

1776 (1972)
Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1776_(film)) - IMDB (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0068156/) - Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8v6VRyRhoc4)
It is a reasonably historically accurate musical comedy about the events leading up to the signing of the U.S. Declaration of Independence. It is based on the Broadway musical of the same name.

John Adams: I have come to the conclusion that one useless man is called a disgrace; that two are called a law firm, and that three or more become a Congress!

Dr. Benjamin Franklin: A rebellion is always legal in the first person, such as "our rebellion." It is only in the third person - "their rebellion" - that it becomes illegal.

John Dickinson: Fortunately, the people maintain a higher regard for their mother country.
Dr. Benjamin Franklin: Higher, certainly, than she feels for them. Never was such a valuable possession so stupidly and recklessly managed, than this entire continent by the British crown. Our industry discouraged, our resources pillaged... first of all our very character stifled. We've spawned a new race here, Mr. Dickinson. Rougher, simpler; more violent, more enterprising; less refined. We're a new nationality. We require a new nation.

Mateo

August 21st, 2008, 02:08 AM

Hidden Blade is a very good love story / real-life samurai film.

mike1234

September 6th, 2008, 01:20 AM

The Good Sheperd
Pulp Fiction
Office Space
From Hell
High Plains Drifter
Monty Python's The Holy Grail

M.

DogDragonsm31

September 6th, 2008, 04:11 AM

My picks would be

Wanted
http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/wanted/

WarGames-The.Dead.Code[2008]
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0865957/

Hancock[2008]
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0448157/

Aquaman420

October 11th, 2008, 03:42 PM

I came across 2 more that I bet not everyone has heard of.

1. In Bruges - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0780536/

2. Leben der Anderen, Das(The lives of Others) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0405094/

Both 2 very good dramatic movies. Enjoy

mips

October 12th, 2008, 09:41 PM

Makes mental note to self to start compiling this list.

gloscherrybomb

October 13th, 2008, 12:36 AM

Pulp Fiction
The Godfather (1+2)
Shawshank Redemption
The Matrix
Blood Diamond
The Lion King
Toy Story

david_lynch

October 13th, 2008, 12:54 AM

The Matrix
Jacobs Ladder
The Ninth Configuration
Mulholland Drive
Enlightenment Guaranteed
Shawshank Redemeption
The Others

ft23002

October 13th, 2008, 01:06 AM

<<< 2001 a space odyssey
Close Encounters of the Third Kind
Runaway
Caddyshack
A River Runs Through It
Lucky Numbers

L815

October 13th, 2008, 02:14 AM

>> L'auberge Espagnole
>> Les Poupees Russes
>> Amelie

skip mcshwang

October 14th, 2008, 10:39 AM

The Assassination of Richard Nixon (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0364961/)

kittywittys

October 14th, 2008, 02:48 PM

Seven
August Rush
Pay It Forward
Butterfly Effect

blackened

October 15th, 2008, 10:15 PM

Makes mental note to self to start compiling this list.

I haven't posted in this thread for more than a year and you still haven't begun compiling the list mips? For shame :)

In the Aussie arena, I second the vote for Eagle vs. Shark and would like to add Japanese Story imdb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0304229/) wiki (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_Story), Danny Deckchair imdb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0337960/) wiki (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danny_Deckchair), and He Died With A Felafel In His Hand imdb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0172543/) wiki (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/He_Died_With_A_Felafel_In_His_Hand).

Also:
La science des rêves imdb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0354899/) wiki (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Science_of_Sleep)
A wonderfully strange and disjointedly shot movie, but I can't do it justice with words, a must-see.

The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things imdb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0368774/) wiki (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Heart_Is_Deceitful_Above_All_Things)
Don't say I didn't warn you about this one: if you have any amount of empathy for the human condition, then this movie will tear your guts out. I suggest watching it alone so that nobody sees you break down sobbing.

That's all for now (I'm tired of link-pasting :)).

sleepingdragon

October 15th, 2008, 11:00 PM

The Elephant Man

mips

October 16th, 2008, 10:36 AM

I haven't posted in this thread for more than a year and you still haven't begun compiling the list mips? For shame :)

Yeah I know, shocking. I'm really bad when it comes to things like this but I will get round to it eventually ;)

Truedream

October 20th, 2008, 09:33 AM

I don't think these two have been mentioned. From my favorite list, though they're kinda opposite ends from each other.

1) The Blues Brothers | IMDB (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0080455/)

2) The Silence Of the Lambs | IMDB (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0102926/)

PS; Oh! and please compile the list as there are some good movies mentioned in the thread.

mips

January 2nd, 2009, 07:15 PM

Bump.

Will start working on this soon as my only new years resolution :)

MikeTheC

January 2nd, 2009, 07:23 PM

*deleted by user*

mips

January 2nd, 2009, 08:08 PM

Mike's Top Ten: (In no particular order)

lol, did you read post #1 Mike?

MikeTheC

January 2nd, 2009, 08:14 PM

lol, did you read post #1 Mike?

Re-read it, this time in greater detail, I guess.

The best I can offer to do is to delete my prior post. I cannot comply with the OP's rules as they stand, then.

Sorry.

mips

January 2nd, 2009, 08:30 PM

Re-read it, this time in greater detail, I guess.

The best I can offer to do is to delete my prior post. I cannot comply with the OP's rules as they stand, then.

Sorry.

No need to be sorry. Your list had some good 'entertainment' though, Hunt for Red October comes to mind ;)

Thelasko

January 2nd, 2009, 08:33 PM

Butterfly Effect

It (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Butterfly_Effect) seems to be Ashton Kutcher's attempt to escape typecasting. I thought it was good, but judging by the reviews (http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/butterfly_effect/), it seems that everyone's mind jumps to Dude, Where's My Car (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dude_where%27s_my_car) the moment they see him.

My recommendation is:
Layer Cake Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Layer_Cake_(film))(spoiler alert) IMDB (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0375912/)
It didn't receive much publicity, but it's a very good film.

mips

January 2nd, 2009, 08:38 PM

It (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Butterfly_Effect) seems to be Ashton Kutcher's attempt to escape typecasting. I thought it was good, ...

I also happen to think that the movie was good.

urukrama

January 2nd, 2009, 09:13 PM

The 'Apu' Trilogy (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apu_trilogy) of Satyajit Ray (1921-1992) is beyond excellent. Cinema at its very best: great story, brilliant cinematography, and beautiful soundtrack by Ravi Shankar.

Pather Panchali (Song Of The Little Road) -- IMDB (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0048473/) Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pather_Panchali)
Aparajito (The Unvanquished) -- IMDB (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0048956/) Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aparajito)
Apur Sansar (The World of Apu) -- IMDB (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0052572/) Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apur_Sansar)

The movies were produced in the fifties, but have more recently been released as part of the Artificial Eye (http://www.artificial-eye.com/dvd_film.php) DVD library, so they should be somewhat easily available.

Tristam Green

January 2nd, 2009, 09:25 PM

Varsity Blues (1999)

A slightly exaggerated, but eerily apt, depiction of Southern (American) life in small towns, where football is the law of the land.

Starring James Van Der Beek, Amy Smart, Jon Voight, Paul Walker

IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0139699/
Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Varsity_Blues_(film)

mips

January 2nd, 2009, 10:25 PM

The Motorcycle Diaries (Diarios de motocicleta) IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0318462/) | Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Motorcycle_Diaries_%28film%29)

Fitting seeing the Cuban revolution was exactly 50 years ago.

mc4100

January 2nd, 2009, 10:52 PM

A movie I also enjoyed very much was a movie with Jim Carey and Kate Winslet called "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind".
I have two copies of this DVD, people kept giving me it. I really liked it, but the start was awfully confusing.
A few not mentioned yet (I think):
Alien | Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alien_(film))
The Ninth Gate | Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Ninth_Gate)
Trainspotting | Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trainspotting_(film))

Edit: Oh, I recently saw Dante 01, and while the SFX were lacking, it was actually quite enjoyable: Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dante_01) | IMDB (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0487928/)

mips

January 2nd, 2009, 10:57 PM

urukrama

January 2nd, 2009, 11:42 PM

Thanks, those look really good. I trust they have english subtitles as my Bengali is non existant?

Stupid question, do they contain singing like modern day bollywood movies/musicals which I cannot stand?

Yes, the Artificial Eye DVDs have English subtitles, and no, this is no Bollywood, so no songs and dances.

urukrama

January 3rd, 2009, 12:16 AM

And here are some European (and Russian) gems:

Festen (The Celebration) -- IMDB (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0154420/) Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Celebration_(Film))
Very gripping and realistic Danish drama. The acting is fabulous. This is the first Dogme 95 (http://www.dogme95.dk/) movie, and follows its rules (http://www.dogme95.dk/menu/menuset.htm) very strictly.

Ostrov (The Island) -- IMDB (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0851577/) Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ostrov_(film))
A very remarkable Russian movie, with a deeply spiritual theme. Very strong acting, wonderful cinematography. This movie is somewhere at the top of my top ten list.

Lilya-4-Ever -- IMDB (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0300140/) Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lilya_4-ever)
Swedish director Lukas Moodysson's best movie so far. A very tragic story, based on a true case, but so beautifully acted and filmed. This movie will stay with you for quite a while.

La stanza del figlio (The Son's Room)-- IMDB (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0208990/) Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_stanza_del_figlio)
What happens to you when your son dies? The best movie on grief I know. Real and raw emotions. Great acting, especially of Nanni Moretti, who also directed the movie. I get the impression the movie is not very well known outside Italy (see the nearly non-existing Wikipedia page), which is a real shame.

Aquaman420

January 27th, 2009, 05:54 PM

Slumdog Millionaire http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1010048/- awesome movie. Reminiscent of City of God but alittle more upbeat.

Firestem4

January 27th, 2009, 07:02 PM

Kingdom of Heaven [Director's Cut] - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kingdom_of_Heaven_(film)

Jet Li's Fearless - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fearless_(2006_film)

American Gangster - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Gangster_(film

The Last King of Scotland - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Last_King_of_Scotland_(film)

The Day the Earth Stood Still (New, and Original) - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Day_the_Earth_Stood_Still

Gladiator - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gladiator_(2000_film)

Schindler's List - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schindler%27s_List

The Pianist - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Pianist_(2002_film)

Serenity - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serenity_(film)

Sgt. Bilko - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sgt._Bilko_(film)

lisati

April 10th, 2009, 07:53 AM

Fans of Goodbye Pork Pie (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0082464/) might be interested in this news item: http://home.nzcity.co.nz/news/article.aspx?id=9875

bvanaerde

April 10th, 2009, 08:37 AM

Donnie Darko imdb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0246578/)
A troubled teenager is plagued by visions of a large bunny rabbit that manipulates him to commit a series of crimes, after narrowly escaping a bizarre accident. It's a really dark film with a B-movie feel to it, even though the acting is great and the story is superb. This movie will haunt your mind for weeks...

Memento imdb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0209144/)
A guy who is trying to find the murderer of his wife. The only problem is he was hit on the head while trying to help his wife, leaving him with brain damage: he can't make new memories and thus forgets everything after about 10 minutes. The whole movie is filmed backwards, so you must pay attention!

The Big Lebowski imdb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118715/)
A movie about a post-hippy dude who does absolutely nothing, except bowling with his friends. He is mistaken for a milionaire, and others are trying to get his money (which he doesn't have). This movie was really hilarious to me. You love it, or you hate it. It's as simple as that.

JECHO

April 10th, 2009, 08:51 AM

K-PAX
Armageddon
Mission to Mars

billgoldberg

April 10th, 2009, 09:56 AM

In Bruges (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0780536/)

Nice movie, is in the list because I helped with security during the shooting.

http://images.apple.com/trailers/focus_features/images/inbruges_200712191503.jpg

The Nines (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0810988/)

Awesome sci-fi with an original story.

http://www.alltrailers.net/img/movie/15/the-nines-9-poster-thumb.jpeg

Gattaca (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119177/)

In my opinion the best sci-fi movie of all time.

Looks great, is great and will always be great.

http://www.sff.net/people/Rothman/images/gattaca-poster03.jpg

I just have to add the cult classic They Live (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0096256/).

About some bum that goes to the big city looking for work, who stumbles upon an alien conspiracy to take over our little blue planet and responds by kicking *** (and chewing bubblegum :p ).

Set in the cheesy 80s.

http://www.moviegoods.com/Assets/product_images/1010/142216.1010.A.jpg

mips

May 23rd, 2009, 09:23 PM

Hula Girls IMDB (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0768116/) Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hula_Girls)

Brilliant movie!

Hells_Dark

May 23rd, 2009, 09:33 PM

No country for old men.

♥

MaxIBoy

May 23rd, 2009, 09:36 PM

Serenity.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0379786/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serenity_(film)

ad_267

May 23rd, 2009, 09:38 PM

In Bruges

Hilarious

Namtabmai

May 23rd, 2009, 10:07 PM

I've been on a Shane Meadows trip recently so can heartily recommend;

Dead Man's Shoes imdb (http://http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0419677/) | wp (http://http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dead_Man%27s_Shoes_(2004_film))

One man's revenge against a small town gang that tormented his mentally challenged brother.
Fair warning, if your only experience of English gangs are Guy Ritchie films then your in for a shock.
Meadows writes and directs what he knows about, and most of his films are set around Nottingham. And I hate to say it but his depiction the gang in this film is one of the most realistic I've seen from my experience growing up in a small town.

This Is England. imdb (http://http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0480025/) | wp (http://http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/This_Is_England)

Set in the Midlands in the 80s this film tells the story of a 12 year old boy who gets involved with a gang of punk/new wave teenagers before becoming embroiled with BNP skin heads.

As I said, Meadows writes about what he knows and this comes across in all his films. They all are uncomfortably realistic, none so more than this.

RichardG891

May 23rd, 2009, 10:37 PM

Escape From New York
Ice Cold In Alex
Alien
The Green Mile
The Bourne Trilogy
Dawn Of The Dead (both)

RichardG891

May 23rd, 2009, 10:38 PM

sorry, double post (duff keyboard)

mips

May 23rd, 2009, 10:40 PM

No country for old men.

♥

Watched that the other night and it very good. The ending was dissapointing for me though, kinda like a anti-climax.

lisati

May 23rd, 2009, 10:46 PM

Catch me if you can.
imdb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0264464/) Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catch_me_if_you_can)
(Based on a true story.)

nayab

May 23rd, 2009, 10:58 PM

I would like to mention perhaps the ONLY good movie to come out of Bollywood

Sholay http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sholay http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0073707/ - Get a version with subtitles if you can. Even without subtitles, I have known people not understanding the language sit through all 3 hours+. I speak the language and I throughly despise all the stuff that Bollywood offers (in much the same vein as this thread is to do with good movies that are not mainstream). This movie however, unusually for Bollywood, seems to manage a thoroughly universal appeal.

As I have picked up a movie nobody has mentioned before, I would also like to add my vote to a couple of others listed by others posting here.
Koyaanisqatsi http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Koyaanisqatsi http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0085809/ - One of the most visually stunning experiences I have been fortunate enough to have had. Beauty personified.

Ichi The Killer http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ichi_the_Killer http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0296042/ - I am certainly no fan of extreme Japanese cinema, but this was just excellent to watch.

And I know it has been debated as to whether or not it belongs here or not due to the popularity, but I would beg the indulgence of my friends on the Ubuntu forum for The Shawshank Rdemption. Not because it is a great film, but I believe it belongs here because popular or not, I have yet to see a movie that encompasses the indomitable human spirit in quite the same way.

Lastly, not because it is popular, or cult but simply because it is an excellent tale of morality beneath some exceptionally strong cinematography. I do not recall seeing it mentioned thus far.
The Exorcist - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Exorcist_(film) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0070047/

Thanks

Hells_Dark

May 23rd, 2009, 11:13 PM

Watched that the other night and it very good. The ending was dissapointing for me though, kinda like a anti-climax.

I just LOVED the realization.

Neheb

May 24th, 2009, 01:25 AM

Oldboy http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0364569/:
A really amazing film, though at times also extremely violent. Follows a man who tries to find out why he was kidnapped and imprisoned for 15 years in a tiny room. The acting is good, they behave like how you might imagine people would act, and the story is good with a few twists. Also got a really amazing fighting scene that last for several minutes without any clipping.

Reservoir Dogs http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0105236/[/ur]:
A film by Quentin Tarantino. For being a film mostly about violence it got extremely small amounts of actual violence in it.

A Scanner Darkly [url]http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0405296/:
very cool visual style. Also good story, but might have to watch it twice to understand it.

Den Brysomme Mannen (English: The Bothersome Man) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0808185/:
A Norwegian film about a man who suddenly finds himself in a "perfect" society. Normally not a fan of Norwegian films, but this one was very interesting.

Kingsley

May 24th, 2009, 01:48 AM

Ben X is entertaining.

Ben X is a 2007 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2007_in_film) Belgian (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belgian) film (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Film) about an autistic (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autistic) boy (played by Greg Timmermans (http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Greg_Timmermans&action=edit&redlink=1)) who retreats into the fantasy world of the MMORPG (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MMORPG) ArchLord (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ArchLord) to escape bullying. The film's title is a reference to the leet (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leet) version of the Dutch (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dutch_%28language%29) phrase "(ik) ben niks", meaning "(I) am nothing".http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_X

I uploaded it to Youtube a couple of months ago.

http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=B75CD1CB1D5CE50B

Joeb454

May 24th, 2009, 01:51 AM

I'm still a big fan of Letters From Iwo Jima

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0498380/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Letters_from_iwo_jima

As I'm sure you can imagine by reading the description, it's mostly Japanese with subtitles, but I really enjoyed the film :)

bhishan

May 24th, 2009, 01:58 AM

The shawshank redemtion
(love that film; so powerful, I urge you all to see it)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0111161/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Shawshank_Redemption

Watch this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rmvf_EObN00

PhoenixMaster00

May 24th, 2009, 02:52 AM

Fight Club
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0137523/
This is my favourite film. The level of detail and the little things you notice after watching it a few times makes you realise how much effort went into making it. The story is very good and Brad Pitt and Ed Norton were awesome together.

Assasination Of Jesse James By The Coward Robert Ford
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0443680/
Great direction and use of camera and once again Brad Pitt was awesome even though Casey Affleck stole the show ultimately.

Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship Of The Ring
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120737/
For me this film set the standard for CGI and storytelling. No other blockbuster has managed to extensively use CGI and still tell a great story. Peter Jackson really brought the World to life (the extended edition of the film even more so). Also had a great ensemble cast.

There are a few others but these are three off the top of my head

kc3

May 24th, 2009, 03:06 AM

Kind of old but Shawshank Redemption is really good, Donnie Darko was a good movie but a lot of people don't seem to understand the actual story, and I guess a movie that most people can't understand maybe can't be classified as one of the greatest, but I thought it was awesome

0per4t0r

May 24th, 2009, 04:15 AM

Spaceballs
Airplane
<insert funny 80's movie here>

EDIT:

oh yeah, sawshank redemption, and back to the future.

Te Kiwi

May 27th, 2009, 09:46 PM

A few more little gems.
The city of lost children (French*)
Pans Labrynth (Italian**)
The wizard of speed and time
Shadow of the vampire
Meet the Feebles
Casablanca
The Sound of Music
Rocky Horror Picture Show

* I don´t speak French
** Nor do I speak italian. If it wasn´t for subtitles I´d be lost although on saying that, city of lost children could easily function as a silent film

Blacklightbulb

July 1st, 2009, 07:10 PM

Some random favorites:

Pulp Fiction
True Romance
The Usual Suspects
Monty Python's Life of Brian
The Sixth Sense
Se7en
Fight Club
American Psycho
Suicide Kings
El Maraichi
Dead Man's Shoe
Drugstore Cowboy
Cleaks
Cleaks II
Amores Perros
Wrist Cutter: A love Story
Run Lola Run
Good **** (no nudity only vulgar language)
Buffalo '66
The passion on the Christ
Roger and Me (don't judge)
The Rules of Attraction (Shannyn Sossamon (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0815370/) is great in this movie)
City of God
Memento
Slacker
Reservior Dogs
Donnie Darko
American Graffiti
American History X
A Beautiful Mind
Death Proof
Jackie Brown
The Kite Runner
The Departed
Saving Private Ryan (good picture but the plot wasn't anything special OVERRATED!!!)
The Shawshank Redemption
The Godfather
Leon
Scarface
Road to Perdition
Public Enemies (seems good till now, I'm watching it now)
Goodfellas
Taxi Driver
American Beauty
Lawrence of Arabia (the greats war movie ever)
All Quiet on the Western Front (the greatest war movie ever TOO!!)
Forrest Gump (A BEAUTIFUL MIND is much better but still...)
The Pianist
Slumdog Millonaire (an average movie amongst total crap becomes a good movie, NO?)
He's just not that into you
The NoteBook
Blow
Romper Stomper
The Mororcycle Diaries (Guevara wasn't bad)
Into The Wild (stupidity + stubbornness = suicide)
The World's Fastest Indian (I' ve got a passion for vintage motorcycles)
Babel
Crash
Bully
The Butterfly Effect (this one is good, not for kids!!)
Eternal Sunshine of The Spotless Mind
Natural Born Killers (awesome film give it a try)
Blood Diamond
Maria Full of Grace
Oldboy (the best movie plot I can remember of!)

swoll1980

July 1st, 2009, 07:48 PM

For Drama I liked
Shawshank Redemption
Pulp Fiction
American Beauty
Good Fellas
Casino
Rocky (the original, the rest were crap)

For horror
Ringu
Ju-on

For action/adventure
Batman (the original, the rest were crap)
Indiana Jones (The first three, the last one was crap)
Terminator (The first 2, the 3rd was crap, haven't seen the 4th)
Lord of the Rings Trilogy
Star Wars (IV V VI III, Episode I was horrible, II wasn't much better.)

For Comedy
Any thing with Chris Farley
Nothing with Will Farell
American Pie (the first one)
Me Myself, and Irene
Lier, Lier
Don't be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood.
Scary Movie I, II, III, and IV

For Animated
The Lion King
Toy Story I, and II
A Bug's Life
All Dogs go to Heaven
The Rats of Nymth
The American Tale
Bee Movie
Kung fu Panda