Dr. Who Posted March 31, 2016 Posted March 31, 2016 The General. I own it in blue ray. The last great silent film, and it was the most expensive film made for many decades. 93% on rotten tomatoes is pretty good too. Buster Keaton was a comedic genius that is underappreciated http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/1008166-general/ Coincidentally, Turner Classic Movies showed this a few days ago. It is really entertaining. You get my vote for most distracting avatar, btw.
Dr. Who Posted March 31, 2016 Posted March 31, 2016 Ah, forgot to answer. I don't have a single favorite movie. I tend to break down favorites into categories. Dystopic sci-fi: Bladerunner Fun fantasy: Star Wars, though The Empire Strikes Back is better. Family: The Black Stallion Classic American: Casablanca Film Noir: Tie between The Big Sleep and The Third Man Screwball comedy: The Awful Truth Thriller Comedy: Charade Sentimental: I Remember Mama Baseball: The Natural Romantic Comedy: Roman Holiday Western: Stagecoach, Who Shot Liberty Valance, The Searchers (John Wayne is underrated as an actor.) Artsy American: Tree of Life And I like lots of foreign films: Wild Strawberries, Chungking Express, Babette's Feast . . .
Canadian Bills Fan Posted March 31, 2016 Author Posted March 31, 2016 I also should give an honorable mention to "Downfall" Amazing movie CBF
Canadian Bills Fan Posted March 31, 2016 Author Posted March 31, 2016 American History X Idiocracy Good call CBF
JohnC Posted March 31, 2016 Posted March 31, 2016 (edited) Godfather #1 Fargo Sparse is more effective than clutter Whenever I see a wood chipper I think of that movie. The Exorcist spooked me. Edited March 31, 2016 by JohnC
Mark Vader Posted April 1, 2016 Posted April 1, 2016 (edited) I have way too many favorites. Star Wars Jaws Fantasia King Kong(1933) Once Upon A Time In The West The Lord of the Rings Schindler's List L.A. Confidential The Usual Suspects Heat Se7en Bringing Up Baby Airplane! Tootsie Edited April 1, 2016 by Mark Vader
DC Tom Posted April 1, 2016 Posted April 1, 2016 Hudson Hawk (But seriously...depends on the day and my mood, what answer I'd give. But I consider Jaws to be the most perfect film I've seen.)
BUFFALOKIE Posted April 1, 2016 Posted April 1, 2016 (edited) Goonies. The sponge Bob movie! Fight club Temple of doom! Wizard o oz Edited April 1, 2016 by SAMMY HANDWICH
Acantha Posted April 1, 2016 Posted April 1, 2016 "Favorite" threads never make it past the first page before turning into "every really good one you can think of" threads. Without a doubt The Stand by Stephen King Wow, really? The book I can understand, but I've never heard of the movie being talked about that highly.
JohnC Posted April 1, 2016 Posted April 1, 2016 I want to add One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest with Jack Nicholson to my list.
BUFFALOKIE Posted April 1, 2016 Posted April 1, 2016 "Favorite" threads never make it past the first page before turning into "every really good one you can think of" threads. I'm guilty Of that, so, Christmas Vacation
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted April 1, 2016 Posted April 1, 2016 Last of the Mohicans It has everything: great cast, great dialogue, historically significant, great drama, solid action scenes, and an incredible musical score. Phenomenal score! Same with shawshank-- great movie but great score too. For my favorite movie, gotta go with Karate Kid 1.
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