Best 5 movies...ever!

[Friskey™]

Here we go, you top 5 on the first day of 2005...rules are they're in order, you provide an explanation of why for each, only 5 films (if they continue on perfectly like LOTR then its counted as 1). Respect the choices of each other member, even if you dislike there taste in films...
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01. A Christmas Story

Yes, I know...it's a Xmas movie! But what's there not to love about this movie? I mean, it's a simple plot...kid wants a BB gun for Xmas, yet everyone around him hates the idea! What follows is a hilarious romp from "the Scut Farkus affair" to a certain "F" word being said! This is, the best movie i've seen...so far!

02. The Matrix

Ok, ok, ok...some people may wonder why I have only the 1st Matrix here instead of the whole trilogy...don't get me wrong, Reloaded and Revolutions kicked primo ass (try seeing Reloaded in IMAX and tell me how it is!) but it doesn't live up to the prime that is The Matrix. With possibly the greatest special effects of our time and the introduction to "Bullet-time", this movie may be a little confusing to some...but to most fans, it's the ultimate mind fuck!

03. Spaceballs

This happens to be one of the funniest movies I have ever seen! Spoofing Star Wars and every other space romp around, this movie has probably the funniest scenes put to film...like the discovery of Spaceballs: The Movie on VHS before the movie is finished to the "Ludicrious Speed" scene to Rick Moranis shockingly going "Out of order...fuck, even in the future nothing works" this is pure comedy at its best

04. The View Askew Trilogy

Kevin Smith is a genius in my book...who knew a small convience store in New Jersey could spark one of the best series in the day! From the randomness in Clerks to a plot that takes place in a mall in Mallrats (my personal fave of the series) to a comic book writer falling in love with a lesbian in Chasing Amy, to two prick angels trying to go back into heaven in Dogma, to the stoners that try to stop their movie from being made (for some fucked-up reason) in Jay and Slient Bob Strike Back...here's to the genius that is Kevin Smith!

05. The Goonies

It's an 80's staple that will never die! I even got a "Goonies Never Say Die" t-shirt that I wish I could show you...but I can't find it! Everytime I see this, I quote the hell out of it either during the movie or later on during school and it shows it here!

EDIT- there...I fixed the sizing post!

[Neil]

1 - Army of Darkness - Very funny
2 - Evil Dead 1 - Changed the face of b horror movies
3 - Saw - Amazing plot/ending
4 - Silence of the Lambs - Very good suspense movie
5 - Nosferatu (the orginal vampire movie)

[Atsuzen]

.:1 - Lord of The Rings Trilogy -- Gotta love 'em battle scenes.
.:2 - The Incredibles -- Incredibly awesome and funny ^_^
.:3 - Spiderman 2 -- Great movie altogether.
.:4 - Shrek 2 -- Not much to say on the storyline, but I love animated movies.
.:5 - Star Wars Trilogy -- :P

[Luke/Hellflame]

1.Road Trip
This film is just too hilarious,it makes me laugh every time I watch it and it also has my favorite actor in it-Sean William Scott.A great teen comedy.

2.Lord Of The Rings Trilogy
Great battle scenes,great plot,great special effects,great endings,great! :lol:

3.Terminator 2
A classic but great special effects for the early 90's and Arnold Schwartzanegger is a great actor,a little cofusing storyline but still good nonetheless and better than both 1 and 3

4.Stephen King's Horrors: IT,The Shining,Silver Bullet,Graveyard Shift,Creepshow
They're all horror films at their best and all by the genius mind of stephen king

5.I,Robot
I love this film,great special effects and design,somewhat confusing storyline but still very good

[Adam]

In no order:

Lord of the rings trilogy
The Matrix
The Mummy & The Mummy returns
Blade
Dusk till dawn


And I'm a sucker for most Vampire films aswell.

[Dedicated]

Faded Out Of Ashes, if you delete some of those "=" then it'll be alright.


And I can't think of 5 so I'm just gonna say that my favourite film is Fight Club. I dunno why, I just think it's an eye-opener of a film and the special effects when the 2 planes crash into each other is amazing :D

[peripeteia]

-The Godfather Trilogy[violence, violence and more violence]
-The LOTR trilogy [need i say more?]
-The Usual Suspects [watch this film and you'll understand why Kevin Spacey is one of the A-list actors]
-Se7en [awesome cinematography, art direction and acting. just brillant]
-Requiem for a Dream [this film shows the REAL harsh facts of what can happen if you get fucked up on drugs. really really fucked up on drugs.]

[Rinkin]

-Saw
-Monty Python and The Holy Grial
-Saving Private Ryan
-Shaun of the Dead
-From Dusk Till Dawn

[Kate]

Originally posted by Faded Out of Ashes@Jan 1 2005, 08:11 PM
04. The View Askew Trilogy

Kevin Smith is a genius in my book...who knew a small convience store in New Jersey could spark one of the best series in the day! From the randomness in Clerks to a plot that takes place in a mall in Mallrats (my personal fave of the series) to a comic book writer falling in love with a lesbian in Chasing Amy, to two prick angels trying to go back into heaven in Dogma, to the stoners that try to stop their movie from being made (for some fucked-up reason) in Jay and Slient Bob Strike Back...here's to the genius that is Kevin Smith!
Amen to that!

Anyway, the View Askew movies take the top spot in my list, followed by:

The Lord of the Rings trilogy, because the acting, sets, costumes, effects, battles, story, etc etc etc, are all amazingly beautiful.

Star Wars 4, 5, and 6. The best sci-fi film ever to hit the silver screen, 'nuff said. Interesting for its vast variety of characters and races (who would have thought of a Wookiee?), and the idea of the Force.

Donnie Darko. Yes, that acid trip of a movie featuring a death bunny, time travel, and how Smurfs reproduce. All the little details of this movie fit perfectly, right down to the late 80's music, costumes, and makeup. (Note how Sparkle Motion was dressed for their performance.)

Run Lola Run. One movie, three potential storylines. What really happened?

[Matt]

1. A Christmas Story

2. Spaceballs

3. Star Wars Trilogy

4. Lord Of The Rings Trilogy

5. Eight Legged Freaks


These aren't really in any order.

[TeMpEsT]

Originally posted by peripeteia@Jan 2 2005, 09:47 AM
-The Godfather Trilogy[violence, violence and more violence]
-The LOTR trilogy [need i say more?]
-The Usual Suspects [watch this film and you'll understand why Kevin Spacey is one of the A-list actors]
-Se7en [awesome cinematography, art direction and acting. just brillant]
-Requiem for a Dream [this film shows the REAL harsh facts of what can happen if you get fucked up on drugs. really really fucked up on drugs.]
Excellent list!

There is no way I could compile a list of 5 movies, too many to like.

[Pinkin Lark]

In no order

-Gladiator
-The Ring
-Man on Fire
-Anchorman
-The Count of Monte Cristo

[Gaabjuh]

1. Lord Of The Rings Trilogy
2. Donnie Darko
3. Nightmare Before Christmas
4. A Beautiful Mind
5. Moulin Rouge

[Chris Luke]

01::The Shawshank Redemption
02::The Dead Poets Society
03::The Lord Of The Rings Trilogy
04::The Life Of David Gale
05::Se7en

[Kylie]

In no particular order...

Donnie Darko
Lord of the Rings trilogy
Oceans Eleven
Shrek
Queen of the damned

[forgotten girl]

1- The LOTR trilogy
2- The Gladiator
3- BraveHeart
4- Matrix
5- Bruce Lee

[Doctor Manhattan]

Originally posted by Faded Out of Ashes@Jan 1 2005, 08:11 PM
04. The View Askew Trilogy

Kevin Smith is a genius in my book...who knew a small convience store in New Jersey could spark one of the best series in the day! From the randomness in Clerks to a plot that takes place in a mall in Mallrats (my personal fave of the series) to a comic book writer falling in love with a lesbian in Chasing Amy, to two prick angels trying to go back into heaven in Dogma, to the stoners that try to stop their movie from being made (for some fucked-up reason) in Jay and Slient Bob Strike Back...here's to the genius that is Kevin Smith!
The View Askew Triology is only Clerks, Mallrats & Chasing Amy.

Dogma and J&SBSB aren't apart of the triology. Triology means three. :P

Unless you're just mentioning the last two because they were made by Kevin Smith. :wth:

[Kate]

Originally posted by Casey+Jan 6 2005, 04:53 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Casey @ Jan 6 2005, 04:53 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin--Faded Out of Ashes@Jan 1 2005, 08:11 PM
04. The View Askew Trilogy

Kevin Smith is a genius in my book...who knew a small convience store in New Jersey could spark one of the best series in the day! From the randomness in Clerks to a plot that takes place in a mall in Mallrats (my personal fave of the series) to a comic book writer falling in love with a lesbian in Chasing Amy, to two prick angels trying to go back into heaven in Dogma, to the stoners that try to stop their movie from being made (for some fucked-up reason) in Jay and Slient Bob Strike Back...here's to the genius that is Kevin Smith!
The View Askew Triology is only Clerks, Mallrats & Chasing Amy.

Dogma and J&SBSB aren't apart of the triology. Triology means three. :P

Unless you're just mentioning the last two because they were made by Kevin Smith. :wth: [/b][/quote]
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is also a trilogy...and it consists of five books. So the word "trilogy" is a bit arbitrary.

[Mark]

01. The Matrix Trilogy
-- Amazing storylines, acting, dialogue, special effects, philosophy, directing, and viewing value. A revolutionary movie when it comes to science fiction and CGI effects. Absolutely perfect, in my opinion.

02. Collateral
-- A gripping storyline with great dialogue, and awesome acting by Tom Cruise and Jamie Foxx. It's really fun watching Tom Cruise as a bad guy, and Jamie Foxx as a distraught cab driver. Michael Mann is an incredible director.

03. Phone Booth
-- One of my favorite actors (Kiefer Sutherland) does the voice of ther sniper in this movie, and it's the best voice-over I've ever heard. I really like the suspense created by this movie. Colin Farrel does a great job a the trapped Stu Shaphard in the phone booth. A great script, as well.

04. The Bourne Identity
-- Based on a book from the best series of books I've ever read (written by Robert Ludlum). Great action scenes fused with an interesting storyline and convincing acting by Matt Damon as Jason Bourne, confused amnesiac/CIA operative.

05. The Last Samurai
-- Another film starring Tom Cruise. One of the most artistically amazing movies I've seen. Tom Cruise plays the role of his career as an Nathan Algren, captured by samurai warriors, who grows to love their culture and conforms to their ways to fight and die with honour. Ken Wantanabe also does an incredible job as Katsumoto. Both men deserved Oscars but were not recognized as they should have been.

[Alacrity]

Donnie Darko
Remember the Titans ( I mean who can not love the music & the story )
The Matrix
Moulin Rouge
Nightmare Before Christmas.

[Doctor Manhattan]

Originally posted by fairladykate+Jan 6 2005, 05:26 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (fairladykate @ Jan 6 2005, 05:26 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> Originally posted by -Casey@Jan 6 2005, 04:53 PM
<!--QuoteBegin--Faded Out of Ashes@Jan 1 2005, 08:11 PM
04. The View Askew Trilogy

Kevin Smith is a genius in my book...who knew a small convience store in New Jersey could spark one of the best series in the day! From the randomness in Clerks to a plot that takes place in a mall in Mallrats (my personal fave of the series) to a comic book writer falling in love with a lesbian in Chasing Amy, to two prick angels trying to go back into heaven in Dogma, to the stoners that try to stop their movie from being made (for some fucked-up reason) in Jay and Slient Bob Strike Back...here's to the genius that is Kevin Smith!
The View Askew Triology is only Clerks, Mallrats & Chasing Amy.

Dogma and J&SBSB aren't apart of the triology. Triology means three. :P

Unless you're just mentioning the last two because they were made by Kevin Smith. :wth:
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is also a trilogy...and it consists of five books. So the word "trilogy" is a bit arbitrary. [/b][/quote]
Okay.

The View Askew store sells Clerks, Mallrats & Chasing Amy as the Jersey Triology (it's a box-set) though, thus the reason I brought it up.

[Friskey™]

Originally posted by Casey+Jan 6 2005, 08:57 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Casey @ Jan 6 2005, 08:57 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> Originally posted by -fairladykate@Jan 6 2005, 05:26 PM
Originally posted by -Casey@Jan 6 2005, 04:53 PM
<!--QuoteBegin--Faded Out of Ashes@Jan 1 2005, 08:11 PM
04. The View Askew Trilogy

Kevin Smith is a genius in my book...who knew a small convience store in New Jersey could spark one of the best series in the day! From the randomness in Clerks to a plot that takes place in a mall in Mallrats (my personal fave of the series) to a comic book writer falling in love with a lesbian in Chasing Amy, to two prick angels trying to go back into heaven in Dogma, to the stoners that try to stop their movie from being made (for some fucked-up reason) in Jay and Slient Bob Strike Back...here's to the genius that is Kevin Smith!
The View Askew Triology is only Clerks, Mallrats & Chasing Amy.

Dogma and J&SBSB aren't apart of the triology. Triology means three. :P

Unless you're just mentioning the last two because they were made by Kevin Smith. :wth:
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is also a trilogy...and it consists of five books. So the word "trilogy" is a bit arbitrary.
Okay.

The View Askew store sells Clerks, Mallrats & Chasing Amy as the Jersey Triology (it's a box-set) though, thus the reason I brought it up. [/b][/quote]
I meant to say the View Askew Universe!

[withnoapologies]

ok.... took a while to decide..... but:

1) Requiem For A Dream- made me depressed for 2 weeks, a real eye opener, Darren Aronofsky(the director) is simply amazing....

2) Donnie Darko- any movie that makes me cry is an amazing movie, i thought that i had no right to be alive after i saw it.... you can't beat that.... (besides, of course, Requiem)

3) Crime And Punishment In Suburbia- During basically the whole movie, you think, wow, this is just a pointless movie about murder, a stalker, and how many times an obese man can swear... but the ending makes it..... one major theme is about hope, and a path to reach happiness and salvation.... not to mention, Vincent Kartheiser is beautiful

4) Kinsey- lets talk...... about sex. what more do you need? oh, and i almost forgot, Liam Neeson is in it, and he's spectacular!

5) Love Actually- such a happy movie!.... i LOOOOOOOOVE it! go love! go Hugh Grant!... not to mention my aunt hates me more because i like 'such an awful film'!


honourable mentions: Another Day in Paradise, Les Miserables, Rocky Horror Picture Show, Dandelion, Moulin Rouge, Saw, and Star Wars (4, 5, 6)
and i forget the name of it this one movie, about a prostitute, who becomes a serial killer.... and she's a lesbian...... whats it called?!.... whatever, you get the point. excelent movie...

[Cassie]

All time favorite movie!

Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas.

The Nightmare Before Christmas is a visual splendor. Done on the cheap, this could have been a gimmicky, unsatisfying experience, but, as the result of considerable time and effort, it is an absolute success. All of the figures move smoothly and naturally, and the attention to detail is exquisite. We are given a group of cleverly fashioned characters that look like refugees from Edward Gorey's sketchbook.

Donnie Darko.

Flooring, absolutely amazing. I was knocked flat. A gorgeous cast and plenty of golden quotes.

"And how did it make you feel when you were denied these... hungry, hungry hippos?" :lol:

Sleepy Hollow.

Johnny Depp. *deceases* Christina Ricci. *resurrects and deceases* The Headless Horseman... heh. Tim captured the beloved American faerie tale flawlessly.

What's Eating Gilbert Grape.

5 stars. I highly, highly recommend this film. Leonardo DiCaprio captures the struggles of a 17 year-old boy suffering from a mental illness. His older brother, Gilbert (Johnny Depp) realizes that life is a terrible thing to waste when one's not living in it. While juggling his family, and his personal life, he finds where his true values lie.

Girls and boys, I suggest stocking up on at least a dozen boxes of Kleenex and a chocolate bar. :lol:

The Punisher.

I hearted the film so much the first time 'round in theatres, I suggested Neil and his buddies take me out to town to see it a second time. :) Tom Jane - most widely known, if at all, for his leading role in the shark flick, Deep Blue Sea - is Frank Castle, a retiring FBI agent. A series of unfortunate events during a family reunion in Puerto Rico, tracks Castle back 6 months, where he must leave his past and the surname, Castle, and throw himself into the future for him that lies ahead. But you can bet, Frank Castle won't enter life unprepared. Great action sequences. (I must admit I balled both times during the chase scene between Maria, Will and the Saints and his wicked henchmen.)

[Maëlle]

1- Run Lola Run

I thought the concept was great. Beginning with one situation and having three possible endings is really great. I'm also a sucker for German/European movies so..

2- Seducing Doctor Lewiss

It's a Quebec movie that won the Sundance festival's public prize. I loved it because of how funnily it shows a stereotypical little village cut from the world. Also, some great Quebec's actors play in it (Benoit Brière, Bruno Blanchet, Rita Lafontaine) I know most of you probably haven't even heard about it, but it's definitely one of the best local movie ever.

3- The Barbarian Invasions

It won the Oscar for Foreign Language film at the last Oscar's ceremony. IMO, it's one of the deepest movie ever done. Denis Arcand played on the fears of the Baby Boomers but also made a constatation of today's society. Rémy Girard was excellent, but I still don't understand why Marie-Josée Croze is said to be excellent in this movie..

4- Goodbye Lenin

Because I'm a sucker for History, Germany and everything having a link with the russian communism. It pictures greatly how a city and its people have to accept and adapt themselves to majors changes in their environment. Simply amazing

5 - Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind

Best movie ever made on memory. I'm not a big fan of Jim Carrey and even less of Kate Winslet but I was greatly surprised by the movie. It was a bit hard to understand at first (I listened to it at midnight) but when I saw it a second time the day after, many things made sense.

[peripeteia]

Originally posted by withnoapologies@Jan 8 2005, 07:17 AM
and i forget the name of it this one movie, about a prostitute, who becomes a serial killer.... and she's a lesbian...... whats it called?!.... whatever, you get the point. excelent movie...
i think its called 'Monster'....starring Charlize Theron right?

Requiem for a Dream is a really huge opener for me. i didnt really get what it meant until a few laters when the horrible truth sunk it. thats when i really lost it.

[Figure11]

Originally posted by Atsuzen@Jan 2 2005, 08:33 AM
.:1 - Lord of The Rings Trilogy -- Gotta love 'em battle scenes.
.:2 - The Incredibles -- Incredibly awesome and funny ^_^
.:3 - Spiderman 2 -- Great movie altogether.
.:4 - Shrek 2 -- Not much to say on the storyline, but I love animated movies.
.:5 - Star Wars Trilogy -- :P
Im pretty sure that you are 13 years old :lol:

[hermione_weasley192]

Okay, lets see...
1) Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azaban
2) Ice Age
3) Spiderman 2
4) Spiderman
5) The Matrix

Basically, they're all from various genres, but hey, I like 'em different...=)

[withnoapologies]

Originally posted by peripeteia+Jan 8 2005, 03:46 AM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (peripeteia @ Jan 8 2005, 03:46 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin--withnoapologies@Jan 8 2005, 07:17 AM
and i forget the name of it this one movie, about a prostitute, who becomes a serial killer.... and she's a lesbian...... whats it called?!.... whatever, you get the point. excelent movie...
i think its called 'Monster'....starring Charlize Theron right?

Requiem for a Dream is a really huge opener for me. i didnt really get what it meant until a few laters when the horrible truth sunk it. thats when i really lost it. [/b][/quote]
yeah, thats right!... Monster, gotta love that movie, excellent.

[Jila]

donnie darko, fight club, nightmare before christmas, kill bill, bubble boy

[lplava]

5) The Matrix- for obvious reasons(by that i didn't mean Keanu Reeves!)...one of the coolest movies of all time!

4) Spiderman 1- spidey's always been my favourite superhero...the movie just brings him to life

3) Spiderman 2- i just can't get enough of spidey!

2) The Lord of the Rings- that says it all

1) Ice Age- yeah i kno its an animated movie and all...but seriously, it doesnt really get any funnier than this!

[MariosLP]

Lord of the rings-trilogy(the best)
Star Wars-trilogy

[Kevin]

- the bourne idenity
- Jurrasic Park
- the lion King
- Gladiator
- Matrix triolgy

[lpassailant]

Bedtime stories 8
Backyard Bangers 6

Just Kidding!!?

Scary Movie for sure... all of em
Resident Evil's
The Tekken movie (w00t)
Eurotrip

[LP_Freak_2735]

1.The Passion Of The Christ- What more is there to say?
2.Donnie Darko-Amazing Movie, just Amazing.
3.Lord Of The Rings Trilogy- The battle scences and walking trees are great.
4.A Walk to Remember-No real reason, I just love it.
5.Sister Act 2:Back In The Habit-LMAO, such a happy movie. Gotta love it!