What is your most favourite film?

Speaking of the Coen Brothers, I went to see A Serious Man last night at my local indie cinema.

Turns out it doesn't start till friday, and I didn't read the times properly.

I felt like the world's biggest tool, and to make matters worse, had to go to Cineworld.
 
Too many good ones to pick just one.

As others have already mentioned, Shawshank Redemption, Fargo and the original Alien are all very good.

I also enjoyed Arlington Road, American Beauty and Butterfly Effect.

I think the Bourne films should get a mention if only for the fact that they gave the Bond franchise a kick in the unmentionables, forcing them to re-think all the gimmicks and 'play it for laughs' of recent years, which resulted in a much more gritty and enjoyable film with Daniel Craig's first outing as Bond in Casino Royale.
 
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foodpoison said:
Sorry to disappoint but the second was rubbish :(
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bummer... I'll wait for the DVD then. :thumbs:

I watched the Moon afew nights ago, cool film, I did think the twist at the end was kinda ironic though.


mercedes said:
Only one . . . It's a wonderful life. Frank Capolla and James Stewart at their finest.
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I just love James Stewart, I think of the Hitchcock films mostly, most are fab, I think rear windows a fave, but only just.
 
1st once upon a time in America 2nd tombstone with kurt russell and val kilmer / brilliant
 
foodpoison said:
How do you mean ironic?
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Not wanting to spoil it for anybody to much..

I found, I was lead down a road of feeling sorry for the 'chaps' ...only to find that although they discover the horror of their morally disgusting situation...they then leave the rest to face the same.

So at the very end, I found I couldn't give a fig about him after that final ‘jaunt’, in-fact the whole film then simply convey everything that’s bad about human nature ...contempt breeds contempt and to heck with the rest kinda thing.

Which I found Ironic considering the compassion I had for them oh but a few minutes earlier...perhaps that was the point I thought, to show how shallow a human could be.

How did you feel at the end?
 
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TP members have great taste in films !!!

some great movies mentioned. Some great titles coming to light which are begging to be dusted off.

And many many Coen brother fans :clap:

Going to dig out no country for old men and i'm sure i have raging bull somewhere. classics!
Brother where art thou - excellent film.
(lol @ foodpoison !)
 
One flew over the cuckoo's nest. Awesome.
Or Charles Bronsons The Mechanic.
 
In no order

Matrix
Bravo Two Zero
Black Hawk Down.
 
Forbiddenbiker said:
Not wanting to spoil it for anybody to much..

I found, I was lead down a road of feeling sorry for the 'chaps' ...only to find that although they discover the horror of their morally disgusting situation...they then leave the rest to face the same.

So at the very end, I found I couldn't give a fig about him after that final ‘jaunt’, in-fact the whole film then simply convey everything that’s bad about human nature ...contempt breeds contempt and to heck with the rest kinda thing.

Which I found Ironic considering the compassion I had for them oh but a few minutes earlier...perhaps that was the point I thought, to show how shallow a human could be.

How did you feel at the end?
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I'll have to watch it again - I'll get back to you :p

seventythree said:
TP members have great taste in films !!!

some great movies mentioned. Some great titles coming to light which are begging to be dusted off.

And many many Coen brother fans :clap:

Going to dig out no country for old men and i'm sure i have raging bull somewhere. classics!
Brother where art thou - excellent film.
(lol @ foodpoison !)
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Hey! :(

Edtog said:
Raining Stones http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnkJmYo6sjE
Life is sweet http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Weks...AAA3F1AB&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=59
Carry On At Your Convenience http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UrPqOUIsSA&feature=related ;)

And of course Norman Wisdom!
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Raining stones :thumbs: Utterly brilliant but totally underrated.
 
Thought that was gonna be a bit too daft for me ...now I can't wait for the second!!
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Sorry to disappoint but the second was rubbish
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I beg to differ! 70% big explosions, 10% awesome cars and 20% Megan Fox :love::love::love: = Mega win :thumbs:
 
foggy4ever said:
"broadsword calling danny boy"
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+1 for Where Eagles Dare :thumbs:

Some of my favs:

Ronin
High Fidelity
American History X
Monster's Ball
Fear & Loathing in Las Vegas
The Godfather 1+2
The Others
Blade Runner
The Machinist
The Prestige
Thirteenth Floor
Pulp Fiction
 
Not one in particular...

Anything by the Coen Brothers.

Flags of Our Fathers & Letters from Iwo Jima.

Empire Strikes Back.

Matrix Trilogy.

Trinity and Beyond.

Can I have more than one.......:)
 
I must say it has now changed to UP...


That film is one of the best pixar films I have ever seen!!!
 
Hmm, it WAS the original Star Wars trilogy for years but I thing Lord Of The Rings pips them.
 
Leon, City of God, Motorcycle Diaries, Blood Diamond

off the top of my head!
 
Pulp Fiction & Black Hawk Down...
 
foodpoison said:
I'll have to watch it again - I'll get back to you :p
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lol ...you can't have you forgotten already! ;)

fabs said:
Just remembered another cracker - Enemy at the Gates.
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That is a cracker! one I could watch a few times.

how about...

Sexy Beast with a stunning perforaces from Ray Winstone and Ben Kingsley. The Wrestler, loads of hype but Mickey Rourke really was excellent ...I'm aslo very fond of The Dish with Sam Neill.
 
Just remembered another old time favourite - GEORDIE
Its about a wee skinny Highland Laddie that takes a Charlie Atlas body building course and goes on to represent Great Britain in the Olympics in Australia. He goes on strike coz he insists on wearing his Kilt. He eventually takes his turn in throwing the hammer and his first 2 throws are diabolical making him the laughing stock of the Olympics - THEN he thinks of his girlfriend, Jean back in his native Glens.
When he imagines her voice saying "come awa ma Wee Geordie" he goes on to throw a new World Record.
I always get emotional with National Pride whenever I see this film which sadly isn't out on DVD
 
B&W = Kind hearts and coronets.

Colour = Chitty Chitty bang bang.
 
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mstphoto said:
My faves:

Braveheart
Gladiator
Last of the Mohicans
Highlander 1
Sliding Doors

Probably a lot more but its too early in the morning. My brain hasn't woken up yet.
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Looks like you watch a lot of bare chested men fighting then :naughty:
 
howard the duck

and the life of Brian ( both true stories i believe )

and hp5 plus
 
Can't really say I have a favourite film, my film of last year without question would be

In Bruges

everybody i've recommended it to has said how much they enjoyed it, it's quite violent but funny and very well written and acted

A review on IMDB made me laugh, an American had written "Colin Farrell plays a convincing Irishman" :bonk:
 
In Bruges was excellent actually. Going to watch Inglourious Basterds tonight too.
 
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