Okay, I realize everyone has their own favorite movies. That's cool. However, these are my favorites.
- It's a Wonderful Life
. Often mistaken as just a Christmas movie, this is the movie of one man's life and how important he is--even if he's not a war hero, millionaire, or famous explorer. This movie is about as light and dark as any I've ever seen, and it always gets me choked up at the end.
- Love Actually
. I love love stories, and this is the ultimate love story movie. This movie successfully weaves together several love stories into one spectacular finish.
- Jaws
. The more I watch this movie the more I love it, and I've watched it a lot. The characters really hook me on this movie, and then, of course, the adventure once they're all out on the sea.
- Singing in the Rain
. In my opinion, this is the greatest of all musicals. It has so many incredible songs and dance numbers, and it's super funny.
- The Quiet Man
. I grew up in a family that loves The Duke, and while I think True Grit is great too, I love this story of a man with a mysterious past who moves back to Ireland. The scenes are beautiful, and the chemistry between John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara rocks.
- So I Married an Axe Murderer
. This movie is quite simply silly and cracks me up every time I watch it. It's my favorite Mike Myers film.
- Casablanca
. This movie has the best one-liners ever. I put off watching it for a long time, but fell in love with it when I finally did.
- Raiders of the Lost Ark
. I'm a big Indiana Jones fan, and this is my favorite of the trilogy (I don't recognize that Crystal Skull nonsense).
- The Big Lebowski
. I thought this movie was great fun the first time I watched it, but it's moved further up my favorite movies list each new time I watch it. My favorite Coen brothers movie.
- Halloween
. Tammy introduced this movie to me. I've never been a huge fan of horror movies, but this one changed my mind. Besides the fact that Michael Myers is one spooky bad guy, I enjoy the camera work and setting of this movie.
So, what do you think? Which movies am I missing? Tell me below.
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Here are the next 10 movies that didn't make my list:
12 comments:
What about Dr Strangelove? Godfather part 2? Pulp Fiction? Yes, no, maybe so?
Sound of Music!
Sound of Music is great, Deep.
And Joshua, I love all three of those movies. They just didn't make my list. Of those three, I'd have to say Dr. Strangelove is my favorite.
Plus, I realized after I made this list that I had forgotten a Top 10 movie: American Werewolf in London! Oh well.
Making a "favorites" list, especially for movies or books, is always so difficult. I, too, was surprised not to see Pulp Fiction. But, hey, it's your list and we're all different. :)
Some not on your list that I love would be: Silence of the Lambs; The Green Mile; and, Snatch. I don't want to try thinking of more or I won't be able to return to work because my mind will be obsessing over good movies.
Great post, Robert.
I would vote for The Graduate and (very recently released) Midnight in Paris as a very unique, and relevant to writers, movie!
Those are all good recommendations, J.R.
And The Graduate is a pesonal fave, Julia. However, I haven't seen Midnight in Paris yet.
The Lord of the Rings movies. No matter how many times I watch it, I love it all over again.
Harold and Maude
Cyrano de Bergerac (w/ Gerard Deparedieu)
The Seven Samurai
The Wizard of Oz
Dr Zhivago
Not that any of the previous mentions wouldn't find a home on an extended list. This is one of the reasons I rarely attempt a top ten. The minute I do, I try to cheat. (After all, I suppose some people think The Lord of the Rings is three movies. Crazy as that sounds!)
I consider the whole trilogy one movie. I even watched the whole thing in the theater once. Fun times.
I would include Rear Window, Big Sleep and Desk Set- that's Hepburn and Tracy at their best! Have a great vaca! -NAP
"My Man Godfrey"
the scene "isn't Godfrey Clever" cracks me up every time. thanks for asking.
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My Man Godfrey is a good one!
Rear Window is a good one too, though I admit I still need to watch Big Sleep and Desk Set.
'Frequency' with Dennis Quaid and Jim Caviezel. Great story line of sci-fi mixed with murder/thriller. Not for the youngsters, but a must-see.
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