Your Favorite Movie Ever - Page 2

IlliniCub · 03-12-2013, 08:08 PM

Garden State

korme · 03-12-2013, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Buccaneer

korme, I know, guess you have to have been there, huh?

Shocker, a smart ass reply. Just saying there is a difference between generations watching the movie. For instance, Harold and Maude could appeal to you in a much different way than it would appeal to your father.

But, ignore that. On with the curmudgeonly responses!

BishopMVP · 03-12-2013, 09:50 PM

I have a hard time putting anything pre-1980 on there - even the ones I like best (Casablanca and The Good, The Bad and The Ugly) have great and iconic scenes, but also a fair amount of slow moments where the dated filmmaking stands out (at least to me).

I'm a huge sucker for anything Christopher Nolan has done, so I'll go with The Prestige.

(Although if I'm going solely on re-watchability? It's a toss-up between Varsity Blues, Dazed and Confused, Fired Up, or The Rock.)

Buccaneer · 03-12-2013, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by korme

Shocker, a smart ass reply. Just saying there is a difference between generations watching the movie. For instance, Harold and Maude could appeal to you in a much different way than it would appeal to your father.

But, ignore that. On with the curmudgeonly responses!

You misunderstood, I actually was agreeing with you. And to have been there meant the right place (when the movie came out) and right time (being the right age).

B & B · 03-12-2013, 11:01 PM

The Breakfast Club

Qwikshot · 03-13-2013, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Buccaneer

Books and songs favorites I can understand but movies tend to bring out more extreme reactions, I think. Wes Anderson movies? Seriously? Not to mention Casablanca and Bull Durham.

Right but I think this is not about critical choice but personal choice. I like Life Aquatic, I know it's a maligned movie, but I think really that all Wes Anderson movies have layers to them in regards to characters (the main story arc with little character development arcs). Wes Anderson movies are odd (I must confess that I have not seen Bottlerocket in its entirety) but they tend to be a wird comedy-drama story (save Fantastic Mister Fox which is an adaption).

I just like that movie, I identify with it. I think there are just some movies you can watch and never feel bored with or tired of. I also think there are two sets of movies: ones you watch and pay attention(The Third Man, Fight Club, Inception) and ones you watch and tune out (and just enjoy - Predator, Commando, Raiders of the Lost Ark)

MASH would've been my second choice, I love that film.

kcchief19 · 03-13-2013, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by korme

Shocker, a smart ass reply. Just saying there is a difference between generations watching the movie. For instance, Harold and Maude could appeal to you in a much different way than it would appeal to your father.

But, ignore that. On with the curmudgeonly responses!

Maybe I'm a curmudgeon but Harold and Maude is one of the three worst movies I have ever seen. I've never understood why anyone likes it. YMMV.

Favorite: Can't believe that on a message board overloaded with men of a certain age this is only the second vote for Star Wars.

Buccaneer · 03-13-2013, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Qwikshot

Right but I think this is not about critical choice but personal choice. I like Life Aquatic, I know it's a maligned movie, but I think really that all Wes Anderson movies have layers to them in regards to characters (the main story arc with little character development arcs). Wes Anderson movies are odd (I must confess that I have not seen Bottlerocket in its entirety) but they tend to be a wird comedy-drama story (save Fantastic Mister Fox which is an adaption).

I just like that movie, I identify with it. I think there are just some movies you can watch and never feel bored with or tired of. I also think there are two sets of movies: ones you watch and pay attention(The Third Man, Fight Club, Inception) and ones you watch and tune out (and just enjoy - Predator, Commando, Raiders of the Lost Ark)

MASH would've been my second choice, I love that film.

Yeah, that goes back to my earlier point about movies bringing out the extremes in personal tastes - moreso than any other entertainment. There are movies in my top 20 that are probably severely hated by others, maybe even here - and that is perfectly fine and expected.

Kodos · 03-13-2013, 08:39 AM

If we're talking movies you can rewatch, then Jaws is way up on the list. Whenever I happen across it, I watch it. Yet it is not in my DVD collection.

Kodos · 03-13-2013, 08:43 AM

I have real trouble picking a single favorite movie. I can easily list favorites by genre.

I think if I'm really pressed on the issue, I might go with Terminator 2.

Now by genre:
Romantic comedy - When Harry Met Sally
Sci Fi - Terminator 2
Action - Die Hard
Horror - Aliens
Romance - Jerry Maguire
Classic movie - Casablanca
Comedy - Airplane

Edit! Movie featuring a hottie in leather - Underworld

Subby · 03-13-2013, 08:45 AM

Goodfellas and like a lot of folks have said about their favorites, #2 isn't even close.

hoopsguy · 03-13-2013, 09:23 AM

Guess I'm the 2nd to list Pulp Fiction, although #2 (and #3) are very close.

Buccaneer · 03-13-2013, 09:41 AM

I was tempted to list by genres since it's hard to compare apples and oranges. I mean, how does one compare Raiders, Baraka, PTA and Gettysburg?

korme · 03-13-2013, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Buccaneer

You misunderstood, I actually was agreeing with you. And to have been there meant the right place (when the movie came out) and right time (being the right age).

Then I apologize, sometimes it is hard to identify demeanor via text

korme · 03-13-2013, 11:29 AM

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Guess I'm the 2nd to list Pulp Fiction, although #2 (and #3) are very close.

Yeah, Fight Club is right on it's ass for me.

Suicane75 · 03-13-2013, 12:38 PM

Con Air

Dreghorn2 · 03-13-2013, 04:56 PM

Lawrence of Arabia

terpkristin · 03-13-2013, 06:14 PM

Wow, tough. I think it might be different on a different day, but today I'm saying Empire Records. A very close #2 is The Princess Bride.

/tk

tucking fypo · 03-13-2013, 10:22 PM

Hard for me to come up with a solid #1.....Memento and Pulp Fiction

Daimyo · 03-13-2013, 10:47 PM

Citizen Kane. I think that's the only movie I watched a second time immediately after my first viewing because I was so in awe of it. 12 Angry Men is probably the closest after that and then for third I'd probably go with Godfather or something from Kubrik -- probably Lolita if I had to pick right now.

Solecismic · 03-13-2013, 11:11 PM

Sports: All the Right Moves
Non-Sports: The Last Picture Show

claphamsa · 03-14-2013, 12:01 AM

I watch a ton of movies... and I havent seen a lot of these. how to judge best....

in college I watched dazed and confused for 67 strait days (at least once a day)
but these days, I very very rarely watch a movies twice.

Chief Rum · 03-14-2013, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by korme

I think it's my favorite Wes Anderson... it's tough between that and Rushmore. But it always astounds me how universally panned it was by critics. I don't think I'll understand that.

I actively hated this movie when I saw it.

But then, I generally don't get nor care for Wes Anderson's work.

vex · 03-14-2013, 12:25 AM

Sports: Field of Dreams
Non-Sports: Red Dawn (1984)

Qwikshot · 03-14-2013, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Chief Rum

I actively hated this movie when I saw it.

But then, I generally don't get nor care for Wes Anderson's work.

Yikes. Was there anything in particular about Life Aquatic that you hated? Not trying to steer you clear, as much as trying to see what you see.

Logan · 03-14-2013, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by claphamsa

in college I watched dazed and confused for 67 strait days (at least once a day)

Were you my roommate?

Passacaglia · 03-14-2013, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Logan

Were you my roommate?

Or half the people from my high school?

Blackadar · 03-14-2013, 09:33 AM

I don't really have one because it all depends on my mood. So it could vary from Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind to Godfather to Lord of the Rings to The Matrix or half a dozen other movies.

I do know my favorite "B" movie though:

The Poseidon Adventure!

Chief Rum · 03-14-2013, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Qwikshot

Yikes. Was there anything in particular about Life Aquatic that you hated? Not trying to steer you clear, as much as trying to see what you see.

It was probably as much about where I saw it (trapped at a friend's house unable to leave or turn it off) as the movie itself, but it was boring and pointless, IMO, and I am not sure I laughed once.

Like I said before, though, I willfully admit Wes Anderson is very much not my style. I havent seen a movie by him yet that I wanted to see again.

Qwikshot · 03-14-2013, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Chief Rum

It was probably as much about where I saw it (trapped at a friend's house unable to leave or turn it off) as the movie itself, but it was boring and pointless, IMO, and I am not sure I laughed once.

Like I said before, though, I willfully admit Wes Anderson is very much not my style. I havent seen a movie by him yet that I wanted to see again.

It is a dry humor. I tend to view his works as drama with some comedy thrown in. I hate to use the word, but his works are whimsical and immersive. They really tend to be stories that have no real conflict and then tend to be about relationships with unlikeable people. It can be off-putting with an art house air to them. Though I think Fantastic Mr. Fox is a beautiful movie, I like Royal Tennenbaums and Life Aquatic, the next tier would be Rushmore and Darjeeling Limited, with Moonrise Kingdom and Bottlerocket as incompletes because I haven't watched Moonrise enough, and I haven't watched Bottle Rocket at all in its entirety.

I'm still waiting for Vampire Weekend to soundtrack a Wes Anderson film.

claphamsa · 03-14-2013, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Logan

Were you my roommate?

not unless you went to miami (the real one)! and I believe you have said some age related stuff in some thread that makes you much younger than me...

MIJB#19 · 03-14-2013, 04:30 PM

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl

At least that's what I gave the highest IMDB rating. But it swings from month to month.

korme · 03-15-2013, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Qwikshot

It is a dry humor. I tend to view his works as drama with some comedy thrown in. I hate to use the word, but his works are whimsical and immersive. They really tend to be stories that have no real conflict and then tend to be about relationships with unlikeable people. It can be off-putting with an art house air to them. Though I think Fantastic Mr. Fox is a beautiful movie, I like Royal Tennenbaums and Life Aquatic, the next tier would be Rushmore and Darjeeling Limited, with Moonrise Kingdom and Bottlerocket as incompletes because I haven't watched Moonrise enough, and I haven't watched Bottle Rocket at all in its entirety.

I'm still waiting for Vampire Weekend to soundtrack a Wes Anderson film.

The only Wes I didn'tt like was Darjeeling, but I confess I've only seen it 2-3 times, comparatively I've seen Rushmore and LA probably 40-50 times, RT 15-20, etc. Also love Fantastic Mr. Fox, and Moonrise. Bottle Rocket is ok.

ISiddiqui · 03-15-2013, 11:22 AM

Tough, tough question for me. Maybe "O' Brother Where Are Thou", though "The Big Lebowski" is close up there, and lurking around are "Royal Tennenbaums" and "Big Fish".

Maybe I'll just go safe and pick "Empire Strikes Back"

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BishopMVP Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Concord, MA/UMass	I have a hard time putting anything pre-1980 on there - even the ones I like best (Casablanca and The Good, The Bad and The Ugly) have great and iconic scenes, but also a fair amount of slow moments where the dated filmmaking stands out (at least to me). I'm a huge sucker for anything Christopher Nolan has done, so I'll go with The Prestige. (Although if I'm going solely on re-watchability? It's a toss-up between Varsity Blues, Dazed and Confused, Fired Up, or The Rock.)

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hoopsguy General Manager Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Chicago	Guess I'm the 2nd to list Pulp Fiction, although #2 (and #3) are very close.

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Buccaneer Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Colorado	I was tempted to list by genres since it's hard to compare apples and oranges. I mean, how does one compare Raiders, Baraka, PTA and Gettysburg?

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Suicane75 Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: NJ	Con Air

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tucking fypo H.S. Freshman Team Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Pistol City	Hard for me to come up with a solid #1.....Memento and Pulp Fiction

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Daimyo College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Berkeley	Citizen Kane. I think that's the only movie I watched a second time immediately after my first viewing because I was so in awe of it. 12 Angry Men is probably the closest after that and then for third I'd probably go with Godfather or something from Kubrik -- probably Lolita if I had to pick right now. Last edited by Daimyo : 03-13-2013 at 10:48 PM.

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claphamsa Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: non white trash MD	I watch a ton of movies... and I havent seen a lot of these. how to judge best.... in college I watched dazed and confused for 67 strait days (at least once a day) but these days, I very very rarely watch a movies twice. __________________ Dominating Warewolf for 0 games! GIT R DUN!!!

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Blackadar Retired Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Fantasyland	I don't really have one because it all depends on my mood. So it could vary from Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind to Godfather to Lord of the Rings to The Matrix or half a dozen other movies. I do know my favorite "B" movie though: The Poseidon Adventure!

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