Ok, People!

Here's a tough one!

What is your absolute favorite film?
And here is the part that causes the fun! Why?

I'll start this one off, relatively easy because I have been thinking about this before asking...

My favorite film of all time is "EYES WIDE SHUT"... Yes... KUBRICK, but you all knew that!
Why? Because from a cinema standpoint, I think it is the most perfect and beautiful film ever made!

The twists really twist, the story is deep, the shots really "pop", everything I could ever want from a film is contained in this incredible masterpiece! Stanley considered this to be his greatest work, and I wholeheartedly agree!

Let's hear it people! Bring it on!
Ah! But please remember... Your FAVORITE! Just one! That's the point here!

Your not-so-humble "poster",
HAWKEYE :hmm:

Wow. I can't believe that's your favorite film because...that's what I was going to say! But its impossible for me to narrow it down to one favorite film. So I also have to mention David Lynch's Lost Highway and Mulholland Drive. As of now those are definatly my 3 favorite films.

But really, I was very suprised to see someone else think that way about Eyes Wide Shut since, for some reason a good amount of people tend to not liek the film at all and just not "get it". I have not seen any other film with so much depth of the characters and their emotions (in every scene!). There is so much to this film that itl take alot more studies of this film until you fully get everything out of it that Kubrick wanted you to. I don't think any other director could have made the film better than Kubrick did. An absolute masterpiece.

As for the other two- I really love the dark and mysterious noir-like mood of Lost Highway. Its a very even film and it flows beautifully. One thing I really love about Lynch is his talent to show how the actors feel without them actually saying or doing anything at all. Its all done through the camera work. Kubrick had a simlar way for the characters except his was done more through shots of characters who are still and showing expressions. Anyway, the pacing is amazing on this film as well. And when I say pacing I mean in music, movements, camera panning, editing. It all syncs together like a music video almost.

Mullholland Drive isnt as even as LH. But it is alot darker, and needs alot more analyzing. This film is like a puzzle (and LH is like a psychological loop). THe little things such as objects, or clothes are important to solving the puzzle. Naomi Watts is great in this film, as well as Laura Herring. I love how neither of these films are explained whatsoever. Theyre almost like paintings. And takes lots of viewings and paying attention to understand. I still don't fully understand these films, but I love them.

Sorry for rambling. Hope I didn't bore whoever read my post. :D

Evil Dead 2

(my favorite part of Eyes Wide Shut is the last line!!! So good!)

But really, I was very suprised to see someone else think that way about Eyes Wide Shut since, for some reason a good amount of people tend to not liek the film at all and just not "get it".

I agree. I think the majority of the people who didn't like this movie mistook the adventures of Tom Cruise's character as the plot/point of the movie. There is a bit of a struggle to identify exactly what is the point of the movie during the first half. Then, when he discovers that the girl from the party died of a drug overdose it presents a supposed plotline that people can grab on to. It suddenly becomes a "mystery" and now the viewers can look forward to the resolution of this mystery. When it resolves in a rather anti-climactic fashion, the plot-seekers were left sorely disappointed.

In truth, the point of the movie (in my eyes, at least) is about the relationship of the married couple and the struggles they go through to understand the importance of their bond. If you don't see it that way, the movie will likely be a let-down.

One of the ironies I really enjoyed about the movie is how Tom Cruise went OUT seeking adventure, and at every stop along the way he was presented with almost every classic fetish (infidelity, pedophilia, necrophilia, homoeroticism, prostitution, orgy), yet he is never able to go through with any of them, either due to circumstance or his own lack of interest/will. Meanwhile his wife is willingly acting out the most extreme betrayals of her husband, but only in her dreams. Which is worse...?

Favorite movie? God, that would be like me picking my favorite food! Impossible! (although lasagna is right up there!) I prefer the "Top 10" lists, because depending on my mood, or how recently I've seen the film or eaten the food, I can have different favorites. After watching "Full Metal Jacket" or eating lasagna five days in a row, they're suddenly not my favorites anymore.

Now I'm hungry. Time for dinner and a movie!

I agree. I think the majority of the people who didn't like this movie mistook the adventures of Tom Cruise's character as the plot/point of the movie. There is a bit of a struggle to identify exactly what is the point of the movie during the first half. Then, when he discovers that the girl from the party died of a drug overdose it presents a supposed plotline that people can grab on to. It suddenly becomes a "mystery" and now the viewers can look forward to the resolution of this mystery. When it resolves in a rather anti-climactic fashion, the plot-seekers were left sorely disappointed.

In truth, the point of the movie (in my eyes, at least) is about the relationship of the married couple and the struggles they go through to understand the importance of their bond. If you don't see it that way, the movie will likely be a let-down.

One of the ironies I really enjoyed about the movie is how Tom Cruise went OUT seeking adventure, and at every stop along the way he was presented with almost every classic fetish (infidelity, pedophilia, necrophilia, homoeroticism, prostitution, orgy), yet he is never able to go through with any of them, either due to circumstance or his own lack of interest/will. Meanwhile his wife is willingly acting out the most extreme betrayals of her husband, but only in her dreams. Which is worse...?

Those are some great explinations.

What is your absolute favorite film?

Tie:

Goodfellas / Seven Samurai


Best. Films. Ever.

Leon/ Taxi Driver

I agree. I think the majority of the people who didn't like this movie mistook the adventures of Tom Cruise's character as the plot/point of the movie. There is a bit of a struggle to identify exactly what is the point of the movie during the first half. Then, when he discovers that the girl from the party died of a drug overdose it presents a supposed plotline that people can grab on to. It suddenly becomes a "mystery" and now the viewers can look forward to the resolution of this mystery. When it resolves in a rather anti-climactic fashion, the plot-seekers were left sorely disappointed.

In truth, the point of the movie (in my eyes, at least) is about the relationship of the married couple and the struggles they go through to understand the importance of their bond. If you don't see it that way, the movie will likely be a let-down.

One of the ironies I really enjoyed about the movie is how Tom Cruise went OUT seeking adventure, and at every stop along the way he was presented with almost every classic fetish (infidelity, pedophilia, necrophilia, homoeroticism, prostitution, orgy), yet he is never able to go through with any of them, either due to circumstance or his own lack of interest/will. Meanwhile his wife is willingly acting out the most extreme betrayals of her husband, but only in her dreams. Which is worse...?

yeah, as the girl i was dating at the time said right after the film, it's about Tom Cruise being impotant -- or something along those lines. Took me a while to figure out why (she was much smarter than me). That's why it's ends with Kidman suggesting they "fuck."

Well, I have two. O Lucky Man! starring Malcom McDowell and directed by Linsday Anderson. Part of a trilogy along with If... and Brittanica Hostpital.

and

Jaws. I can't think of a more perfect movie. It's a popcorn flick with weight.

I don't pick favorites.. and there's very few I refuse to watch. ;)

Maybe I ought to watch 'Eyes Wide Shut' again because I am one of those people who
didn't like it.

I love strange dark deep movies, but this one just ticked me off. I developed a deep
dislike for both man and wife...her for seeming to be unfeeling and him for appearing
to be a doormat with no idea as to what to do with himself. I guess on that level, it
was an effective film.

I'll try to get another look at it and maybe get more out of it this time....However, I
loved the shots and editing...


My favorite film: Pulp Fiction. I just don't get sick of it. I am a Tarantino fan. I love
the dialogue and the interesting way the characters interact with each other. (I don't
get lost the way some people say they do when watching a Tarantino film.)

-- spinner (maybe we should do a top ten...)

kubrick fans unite. yes eyes wide shut is an excellent movie. i had to watch it a couple of time for it to really sink in though. again this is almost impossible but here are a few of my favs. pulp fiction and resevoir dogs of course, donnie darko, welcome to collinwood (sam rockwell is the man) . . . I could go on for ever but I will refrain.

so the misfits guy likes the darker movies... doesn't suprise me:d

When talking about favorite movies, one just doesn't seem to be enough. Here are a
few more of my favorites....


The Usual Suspects The Red Violin Documentaries: Dogtown and Z-Boys
Resevior Dogs Big Night E Minha Cara
The Shawshank Redemption Dogma A Place Called Chiapas

Popcorn Flicks: Almost Famous
South Park

I tend to like movies with really good music in them...well, at least the music I like....

...hmmm, my layout didn't look like that when I sent the message....:-)

Eyes wide Shut is practically a porno.

Maybe thats cuz i wasnt payin attention to what was happening and just wanted to see some jugglies, Nicole is so hawt. Who wouldnt want secks with nicole?

There is not much nudity or sex at all in Eyes Wide Shut, besides the masked party scene, and a few dream flashes. Though the masked party scene was toned down with some computerized people. It is nowhere near a porno. some people have said Lynch's Lost Highway is like a porn, and I agree more with that than I do with EWS. Though id of course not agree with either. :P

You can't pick one movie, at least I can't. I just watched Closer. That is my new favorite movie...of the moment. I was surprised at how good it was. I won't give you any thought provoking....reasons why. It just was what it was. But I think I might have to go with The Last Unicorn as my all time favorite. Love that movie. Oh and King Arthur with Ioan Gruffudd. That is a sexy man. I think that's why I like that movie so I guess it doesn't count. I'm a girl what can I say.

y3p, my sister bought closer a few weeks ago, not bad at all.

I just caught Walking Tall with THE ROCK last night, it was a good flick.

Whenever I see a movie at night, sometimes by myself, i see a different side to it, i LIKE it more. I dunno why.


THERE IS NO REAL FAVORITE
A Clockwork Orange was not bad, pretty boring at times to my standards...

Saving Private Ryan is my fav war movie,
Dumb and Dumber my fav comedy
Pulp Fiction my fav Gangster Drama
Taxi Driver
tonz more.....

It just was what it was. But I think I might have to go with The Last Unicorn as my all time favorite.

That movie scared this SHITE outta me. I saw it when I was a young child (one of my first memories), because my parents thought "Well... it's a cartoon, and cartoons are for kids!"

Everytime I think of it, this wonderful demented feeling fills my mind... great movie as far as I remember!

Well, I have two. O Lucky Man! starring Malcom McDowell and directed by Linsday Anderson. Part of a trilogy along with If... and Brittanica Hostpital.

and

Jaws. I can't think of a more perfect movie. It's a popcorn flick with weight.



I love Malcom McDowell! Have you seen the Irish film Red Roses and Petrol? Hilarious and dark...really great. I think it played at Toronto Film Festival.

Without a doubt...

BLADE RUNNER

BR is one of those rare films where everything comes together. Firstly let's talk about Ridley Scott's (director) and Jordan Cronenweth's (DP) eyes <if only you could see what I've seen with your eyes> Both of these gentleman have an exquisite understanding of angle, light, color and mood. The visuals are absolutely stunning...some of the best in movie history.

Sound design: to start off, the soundtrack by Vangelis is pitch perfect. I'm not a huge fan of Vangelis in general, but with BR...he really hit a home run. It really creates a perfect mood for the film. The rest of the sound design is spot on as well...all the details, all the thought put into creating and bringing to life the world of LA in 2019 is amazing.

Set Design: Syd Mead as the visual futurist allowed Ridley to create a living, breathing realization of a future dystopian society unmatched by any other film (in my opinion). Also having Douglas Trumbull as the effects supervisor was a huge bonus.

The Story: The story--based on Dick's 'Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep'--is one that many people have mixed feelings about. Only because the relation to the book, and how loosely it was based. But in the end, the story, in my opinion and many others, was brilliantly crafted by Fancher and People's...a wonderful delve into the human condition. It's not just your standard Sci-fi here...this has depth and feeling. This is also a film that fan's have been mulling over for years as to what means what, the myriad hidden clues, and whether Deckard is a goddamned Replicant or not (which I'll not get into).

The Acting: Spot on. I could go on and on and list all the actors that came together to make this movie as tightly knit as it was, but I don't want to write a bloody book here. The acting was superb on ALL ends...I particularly like Rutger's performance.

Well. I can't say enough. It's by far my favorite film on so many levels. And although Ridley isn't my favorite director (he's my second favorite), this film takes the cake for the top on my list.

My second favorite film (and favorite director Terry Gilliam) is BRAZIL.

Thanks for reading.

Alien/The Thing

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is mine.
Reasons? World class acting. A++ cinematography. An emotional story with tons of "wow" action, and just enough of a (subtle) comedic touch. A++ music.
Should have won the oscar for best picture in 2000...was light years better than the deus-ex-machina Gladiator.

Oldboy
Simply stunning cynematography, gorgeous set designs, crazy unique storyline, mindblowing music and great acting. It's masterfully made.

some others are
Hana-bi/Fireworks
The Twilight Samurai
The lord of the rings: Return of the king
Rocky
Spring summer fall winter and spring
Kill bill vol 2

Arthur.


It's the most well rounded mix of comedy, drama, and romance available. The acting is superb, Dudley Moore's timing has never been better. Sir John Geiglund more than earned his place in history with that one... Liza Minelli was likable (I'm not a Liza fan). It was well cut, well paced, and everything ended up coming together without a single flaw.

I mean, the Buildings themselves had such character, props to the production design team.... Granted, they didn't over think it. Put meaning into the production design, put lots of it, but never let it be the point... Sorry, just a gripe with a student film I helped out on...

The movie definitely ages well. It's definitely not going to pass as a modern film, but there's nothing about it that will just have you cringe at how dated the film is....


And the music..... Oh, god, the music....


I don't think there is a more perfect movie. I liked Jaws, I liked Metropolis, I liked Dr. Mabuse, and I really liked "A Shot in the Dark." But I can also find one thing in all my other favorite films. Yes, even Robocop... One thing that absolutely pisses me off. Not in this one. It's perfect.

The music? Wasn't it Christopher Cross over and over? :lol:

I remember Arthur having some moments. That's about all.

Meh, the greatest is Chicago (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBM82Ju2kJU&feature=related). :blush:

The music? Wasn't it Christopher Cross over and over? :lol:

I remember Arthur having some moments. That's about all.



Chris Cross singing Burt Bacharach for the main theme.

But even the score is perfectly fitting.

For me, it has to be, Pulp Fiction. I love the use of cross-cutting to explore the storyline, and Tarentino's dialogue is second to none, I can't think of any other film with as many recognisable quotes.

"you know what they call a quarter pounder with cheese in paris?"
"they don't call it a quarter pounder with cheese?"
"No they got the metric system over there they wouldn't know what the f**k a quarter pounder is!"
"Then what do they call it?"
"They call it: A Royale with cheese"
"A Royale with cheese!"

:lol:

The Empire Strikes Back.

The charactors were more mature and known by the second film (or fifth depending). Could relate to them more in Empire than Star Wars when the audience is introduced to them.
Good fighting scenes and dual and of course the revelation at the end.
The music. The creatures and Yoda was introduced.

I don't know if many have seen this, but I noticed Spinner has.

Dogma.

I love this movie because it caused so much controversy when really there was no need, and just encourage the stupidity of the religious group, and people in general, overreacting.

Anyways, the dialogue is Kevin Smith's movies are always witty and hilarious and I couldn't stop laughing in that movie. Great cast which sums up a good acting movie!

My top favorites are:
Fight Club, 28 Days Later, Memento, and the Saw series, esp. Saw 2.
The directing and twists are incredible as well as the acting in these films.

Wall-E (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WALL-E)

I knew it the moment the credits rolled. I know a lot of people see a lot of flaws in the film, but I've always felt the most powerful thing a film can do is inspire you to do something. Wall-E inspired me to simplify my love and my life.

It's not necessarily the most technically perfect film, but there is no question that Mel Brooks' To Be or Not To Be is my ultimate favorite film!

"He's world famous in Poland." LOL

I dunno if I can pick an absolute favorite but two that I enjoy immensely are Once and City of God. The music in Once is amazing and I love how the story isn't the typically love story. City of God is just a damn good film all the way around. I actually didn't watch it until I had to for a class (not a film class). Probably the best decision the prof made all semester.

City of God is just a damn good film all the way around.

Very true. A must-see film. :cool:

The last one I saw.

OH by the way, have I said BLAAAAAAADE RUNNER yet?

Why yes...yes I think I have. Well, I said it again.

For me, it has to be, Pulp Fiction. I love the use of cross-cutting to explore the storyline, and Tarentino's dialogue is second to none, I can't think of any other film with as many recognisable quotes.

"you know what they call a quarter pounder with cheese in paris?"
"they don't call it a quarter pounder with cheese?"
"No they got the metric system over there they wouldn't know what the f**k a quarter pounder is!"
"Then what do they call it?"
"They call it: A Royale with cheese"
"A Royale with cheese!"

:lol:

I don't know, for me the best Tarantino has got to be Jackie Brown.

I can't pick one,
The Godfather pt1
The Godfather pt2
Taxi Driver
The Big Sleep
Double Indemnity
The Color Purple
E.T.

I am a huge Tarantino fan ... I loved Reservoir Dogs because for Tarantino's first movie, it was just so brutal and simple. There was no f****** around, it was to the point. That's what makes it so unique.

My favourite all-time movie used to be Donnie Darko, but now I can't choose between that and some of Tarantino's film ... they are all awesome~

I enjoy Tarantino, also Del Toro

Favorite movies include Lord Of The Rings, Waking Life, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Big Fish.
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I also am a big Uma Thurman fan, so I watch just about anything of hers-although I've drawn the line so far at "My Super Ex girlfriend", I can't bring myself to watch it-and this is someone who watched Batman and Robin(Uma was the only good part of that movie for myself). Haven't seen "Lightning Thief" yet.