Posted December 16, 2005 hey, i've only recently started to enjoy films a lot, and i was just wondering what classic films there are that i absolutely must see. any literature on the development of the industry would also be cool. my favourite films of late are i heart huckabees, lost in translation, 21 grams, garden state, waking life and eternal sunshine of the spotless mind if that's any help. i also enjoyed mean girls, miss congeniality 2 and big momma's house so don't be put off recommending me trash. thanks in advance Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 16, 2005 One flew over the cuckoos nest - Genuis collateral - Hes one mean SOB lol Face off - Hero villain relationship is seamless Hard boiled - GUNS! Battle Royale - Questions how much you can actually trust someone Itchi the killer - blatant massacism and violence The Pianist - Brilliant film heavy on the emotion Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 16, 2005 trash is my speciality. Rat race - is brilliant got a host of big names brining down the house - queen latifa is great the girl next door - a funny semi romantic film about a guy who falls inlove with a porn star is quiet good. if you havent seen them the american pie films are a must. i really enjoyed sweet home alabama as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 16, 2005 - The Big Lebowski Best. Movie. Ever. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 16, 2005 A few films I always like to recommend: Cypher - indy production, great actor (Jeremy Northam) in a spy society with brainwashing an such Memento - a guys life moves backwards in episodes Hero - nice playing with colors, very aesthetic fight movement Equilibrium - seems a bit like "Brave New World" but steals the action sequences from Matrix Batman Begins - that film is pure genius, the only film I watched twice in the cinema Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 16, 2005 The director of Cypher made a film called Cube. Its a nice low budget horror/thiller. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 16, 2005 Spiderman II. The bit with the train and the webbing and the carrying makes me cry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 16, 2005 The director of Cypher made a film called Cube. Its a nice low budget horror/thiller. cube is a great film a must see. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 16, 2005 As mike said, you have to see The Rock other suggestions he got game crimson tide cool runnings Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 16, 2005 Blair Witch Project, one of my favorites and a perfect example of innovation over special effects Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 16, 2005 I totally agree Blair Witch is one of the scariest movies I´ve ever seen. It loses some of its thrills on TV, though. Other good horror movies are - The Haunting (the old version) - Uninvited - Saw Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 16, 2005 cool runnings is brilliant! as are the blair witch and battle royale, i keep on forgetting to watch the pianist, even though we've had it in our house for about a year. the rock sounds good, i think i'll watch that too. anyone seen the life aquatic or adaptation? my brother bought them last week, are they worth watching? i'm a huge fan of bill murray so i think i'll watch it whatever yuo say actually Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 16, 2005 the life aquatic is meant to be brilliant. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 16, 2005 Look at IMDb's top 100 films. Watch them! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 16, 2005 eternal sunshine of the spotless mind Excellent film! I like my westerns mostly, and Tomb Stone is an excellent example of a Spagetti Western. Christine is also a great film, but there really are too many to list. You can't go wrong with any of the early Bond movies, or the Indiana Jones/Back to the Future box sets. I can see this thread is going to have about a million films in before it dies, good luck watching them all! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 16, 2005 (edited) anyone seen the life aquatic or adaptation? my brother bought them last week, are they worth watching? i'm a huge fan of bill murray so i think i'll watch it whatever yuo say actually I love Bill Murray! Im glad to see someone else that does! I have Life Aquatic, its pretty good but very strange - but judging what you have been watching, I think it will be right up your alley (probably not stranger than Eternal Sunshine anyway!). Other than that, I guess I would suggest Sin City if you havent seen it already, or the Butterfly Effect. Youd probably really enjoy Donnie Darko too. ________ TURKISH RECIPES Edited February 16, 2011 by Johelian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 16, 2005 It simply doesn't get any better than ground hog day. It simply doesn't get any better than ground hog day. It simply doesn't get any better than ground hog day. It simply doesn't get any better than ground hog day. (See what I have done there, ha) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 16, 2005 (edited) Very funny. Ha. Ha. Ha. Seriously though, I love that film. Although Scrooged is way better. Scrooged anyone? Perfect Christmas movie, too. Doesnt get much better. ________ Vapir no2 vaporizer Edited February 16, 2011 by Johelian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 16, 2005 My favourite films are: Braveheart Rocky (series) Gangs of New York House of the flying Daggers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 16, 2005 Movies: Leon, Little Budda, Man on the Moon, The Abyss. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 16, 2005 1.The rock, probably my fave ever film. 2. The ring-Quality, not scary tho.. 3. Saw, odd but quite good yes 4.School of rock-probbly my second fave 5.Lord of the rings: Return of the king, yuou probably need to see the fist 2 but i reckon this is the best one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 16, 2005 I would recommend SAW, different to most other other horror movies, but definantly one of the better ones. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 16, 2005 Saw - Like se7en but shit IMO City of God Leon The Deer Hunter Crash Everything is illuminated The royal tennabaums Life Aquatic Fight Club American History X Roger Dodger Taxi Driver Swimming With Sharks American Beauty Shall I go on...? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 16, 2005 I love Bill Murray! Im glad to see someone else that does! I have Life Aquatic, its pretty good but very strange - but judging what you have been watching, I think it will be right up your alley (probably not stranger than Eternal Sunshine anyway!). Other than that, I guess I would suggest Sin City if you havent seen it already, or the Butterfly Effect. Youd probably really enjoy Donnie Darko too. yeah, i've seen donnie darko and sin city, two of my favourite films. i'll watch life aquatic tonight then, looking forward to it by the way, has everyone seen team america? it was the inspiration for my username, it made me laugh more than any other film has. jonst, i've been meaning to watch saw for ages and ages. like city of god aswell, i jsut never got round to seeing it. i'll make sure i rent them both next time i'm down blockbusters. mariosmentor, i didn't realise everything is illuminated was out yet? i loved the book, so hopefully the film will live up to my expectations. fair do's to elijah wood, he's nabbed some great roles since being a hobbit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
