MikeUpton Posted July 17, 2008 Report Share Posted July 17, 2008 I watched the Bourne movies (all three) just recently, and I was thoroughly impressed with the story. I really got into it, I loved the intricacies of the plot and the Jason Bourne character. I'm always very impressed with a movie that showcases the excellence and dedication of the character who does well with his given skill. (In the case of action flicks, kicking some tail.) Its inspiring. I'll most likely buy the books and read those too. I was looking for another fun action movie, and I came across the movie Paycheck. I watched it, and was unimpressed. I dislike movies that are seemingly written by movie industry executives attempting to appeal to a mass market. Even the lesson it tried to add (knowing the future would destroy the future) seemed artificial and contrived. I suppose if I myself had somehow looked into the future from 30 years ago and saw the movie, i might be impressed with all of the cool sets, special effects, etc. But I'm jaded and spoiled, special effects have ceased to impress me, what I'm really drawn to is depth of characters and a really good story, especially if it inspires me. I don't totally hate commercialism in movies. I just don't like watching things with little substance. I thought I'd start a thread here asking what movies others have enjoyed. What are your favorites? What movies do you think are great? (Even praiseworthy, virtuous, lovely, and of good report... I'll seek after it!)PS. My favorite movie is The Goonies!Another one I love is La Vita é Bella Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielNicolai Posted July 17, 2008 Report Share Posted July 17, 2008 (edited) A few of these are rated R, but... American Beauty ® Boondock Saints ® Casablanca Gross Point Blank ® Star Wars (4-6) If you liked Bourne you may like Boondock Saints or Gross Point Blank. Boondock is a gangster movie with a few... harsh scenes. GPB is a movie about a hit man who tries to retire but gets roped into doing a final job in his home town durring his 10 year reunion. It's a comedy. Then of course Casablanca is a summary of World War I. Beautiful movie, get the extended editions if you can find one, great extra info on it. Edited July 17, 2008 by DanielNicolai Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeUpton Posted July 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2008 I loove Casablanca. When I first saw that film I was impressed by how many lines had made their way into our speech. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielNicolai Posted July 17, 2008 Report Share Posted July 17, 2008 Oh it's a total classic, and if you watch the movie after studying World War I it's amazing how it's almost chronologically accurate to the events that happened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VisionOfLehi Posted July 17, 2008 Report Share Posted July 17, 2008 I have these all listed on my profile. No order to them. All PG-13 or PG. Batman BeginsIron ManThe Golden Compass Transformers I, Robot Serenity The Chronicles of Riddick ELF Hancock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeUpton Posted July 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2008 Batman BeginsI haven't seen the others, I'll check them out. But I loved Batman Begins. I'm a big fan of the director, Christopher Nolan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiannan Posted July 17, 2008 Report Share Posted July 17, 2008 Almost all vampire movies, Team America, Idiocracy, John Wayne westerns, Dirty Harry movies, Star Wars movies, Battlestar Galactica, Brigham Young (1940), Alexander Nevski and Ivan the Terrible, Naked Gun movies... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarginOfError Posted July 17, 2008 Report Share Posted July 17, 2008 Uncorked is one of my favorites. (It is also known as At Satchem Farm) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmilingRedhead Posted July 17, 2008 Report Share Posted July 17, 2008 (edited) I have these all listed on my profile. No order to them. All PG-13 or PG. Batman BeginsIron ManThe Golden Compass Transformers I, Robot Serenity The Chronicles of Riddick ELF HancockI love pretty much all of these! I am a total huge fan of Batman Begins and can't wait to see the new one soon.Uhmmm, some other films that I love...StardustEnchanted (when my daughter watches it the songs are stuck in my head for the rest of the day! )50 First Dates28 Days Later - weren't too impressed with 28 Weeks Later (Yes, they're R-rated...naughty me!)The PrestigeThe Lord of The Rings TrilogyAll films by M. Night Shamalammamamallalayaia (or whatever his name is...??! lol ok I just looked his name up and it's Shayamalan - I just keep forgetting )and lots lots lots of other films!I have some kind of strange fascination with Zombie films (28 days later, Dawn of the dead, Resident Evil Trilogy and films like that...) and Disaster movies (like Day after Tomorrow, Deep Impact, Independence Day, The Abyss, 12 Monkeys, The Poseidon Adventure, The Towering Inferno, Titanic, Armageddon... etc etc...)I don't like supernatural horror films like The Ring and The Amityville Horror and The Exorcist and other films like that... They totally freak me out - so I stay far away from them!! (I saw a bit of The Ring a few years back and I still can't even hear others talk about the film without the hairs standing up on my back!) Although, at the same time I really liked What lies Beneath which was a little bit supernatural... (but I closed my eyes in those bits )And I love films you have to think about... and films with a great message... and films with great cinematography... :)Lots of Teen movies can get on my nerves although I can sit through some and enjoy them to an extent. I love Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi, Thrillers... especially films from the 80's: The Goonies, Back to the Future, E.T.... did I miss any genre? lol Overall I love watching films/movies. My hubby and I watch on average a new film per week (cheap date night at home lol)Anyways, sorry this went on for a bit...I guess what I'm trying to say is that I don't really have specific favourite films to recommend - just plenty of films that I really like ... (does that even make sense lol) Edited July 17, 2008 by SmilingRedhead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielNicolai Posted July 17, 2008 Report Share Posted July 17, 2008 All films by M. Night Shamalammamamallalayaia (or whatever his name is...??! lol ok I just looked his name up and it's Shayamalan - I just keep forgetting )Do you man M. Night Shamalamadingdong? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misshalfway Posted July 17, 2008 Report Share Posted July 17, 2008 The Village ( all from M. Night. Shamalan) Sense and Sensibility Batman Begins The Princess Bride Memiores of a Geisha Glory Letters to Frankie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JcDean78 Posted July 17, 2008 Report Share Posted July 17, 2008 Since you guys have mentioned a ton of my fav new movies, I am going to give you some of my older choices. Rambo 1 - This movie is not a shoot em up action movie. Most people assume it is. The movie is a Drama about him coming back from Nam and looking for a buddy and gets harrashed by the local sheriff instead. It turns into a battle for survival against this one mans massive ego and is a wonderful movie. Miracle - 1980 our nation was going through a rough time. We had one of the worst POTUS in the nations history, the world was on the verge of another war with Soviet agression, oil was through the roof, hostages in IRAN, and just all sorts of bad stuff going on. With that back drop, our hocket team was formed about bringing players together into a real TEAM and not just a bunch of all stars thrown together. The result... was a miracle. Roommates - Its like a chick flick but for guys. The story is about an old man who raises his grandson and then helps guide him through life as an adult. Its one of the few movies that will make me break down and cry every single time I watch it. Stranger Than Fiction - I hate Will Ferrell, I do not find him funny at all in most movies and shows. That said, he did a great job in this movie which I felt was a really original plot. The movie was just so well done and it all comes together so perfectly, this was one of the best new movies I had seen in a long long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moksha Posted July 17, 2008 Report Share Posted July 17, 2008 My top movies are sometimes in a state of flux. However, I do have really enjoyed the following: Dr. Zhivago Citizen Kane Lord of the Rings Trilogy Ghandi Adventures of Robin Hood (with Errol Flynn) Animal House Ghostbusters Born in East LA Nicholas and Alexandra Passage to India The Sweet Hereafter Chariots of Fire Monty Python and the Meaning of Life Renaissance Man Field of Dreams Schindler's List The Passion of the Christ Babe Dr. Strangelove Zelig Siddhartha Stardust Golden Compass Dune Blue Velvet Silence of the Lambs The Last Temptation of Christ El Mariachi Forrest Gump Red Sky's at Morn' Dark City How the West Was Won Palerider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maureen Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 The movies I really like are:The Da Vinci CodeStranger than FictionLars and the Real GirlMr. BrooksFor some quirkiness there's:Cold Comfort FarmAnd a good Zombie comedy is:Shaun of the DeadM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misshalfway Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 The movies I really like are:The Da Vinci CodeStranger than FictionLars and the Real GirlMr. BrooksFor some quirkiness there's:Cold Comfort FarmAnd a good Zombie comedy is:Shaun of the DeadM.You liked Lars and Real girl. Yeah- hoo! I liked it too! Although I must admit being slightly alarmed when that large package arrived. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maureen Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 You liked Lars and Real girl. Yeah- hoo! I liked it too! Although I must admit being slightly alarmed when that large package arrived. :)I was so impressed with Lars' friends and family, they were all so sweet.M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kona0197 Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 (edited) Well here are some of my favorites:Lord Of The Rings TrilogyHarry Potter SeriesStar Trek - any of the movies old or newFinal Fantasy Advent ChildrenHunt For Red October or any submarine based flickPirates Of The Caribbean moviesLethal Weapon SeriesA Christmas StoryJingle All The WayBraveheartIndiana Jones TrilogyStar WarsMary PoppinsMemphis Belle or any of the WWII based moviesSpaceballsRobin Hood Men In TightsFull Metal JacketHappy Gilmore and most of Adam Sandler's moviesJust a few I guess... Edited July 18, 2008 by kona0197 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moksha Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 For some quirkiness there's: Cold Comfort Farm M. Cold Comfort Farm is a wonderful movie that would be great for Family Home Evening.Here are some of my favorite musicals:West Side Story (the best)Finnian's RainbowBrigadoonHairspray (I think John Travolta should have won an oscar. The older John Water's version is good too - Ricki Lake was great in that one.)GreaseSouth Pacific Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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