What is your favorite movie?

I’ve seen this film countless times, and yet, to this day, I’m still not sure what to make of it. Is it political satire, mind-bending thriller or just an out-and-out horror? I guess the answer to that query would be; yes. It combines all three with frightening ease. Frank Sinatra plays Ben Marco, an army major fresh out of Korea. While in battle, he and his platoon, including the ill-tempered Raymond Shaw (played brilliantly by Laurence Harvey,) were captured and held prisoner in a P.O.W camp. When all but two of the platoon return home, each of them (except Shaw) begin having strange dreams, and, before long, Marco finds himself embroiled in a communist conspiracy to overthrow the government. At the helm of this hostile takeover is Raymond’s domineering mother, played so well by
Angela Lansbury that she actually gives me nightmares (shudder!)
As I said, it’s rather hard to classify this film. On one hand, it seems to present the communist party as a legitimate threat. On the other hand, one could make the arguement that the film is satirizing the fear/paranoia that plagued America at the time, and still does today (just replace the word “communist” with the word “terrorist” and, bingo!) Either way, to this day, it continues to not only entertain audiences, but also to make them think.

I was shocked that you forgot about this fantastic movie! There were a lot of crumby movies listed. I know people’s tastes are different, but NO
Ten Commandments-COME ON! I read the list over and over wondering what happened to taste! My favorite is AN AFFAIR TO REMEMBER, which really should have been a lot higher on the list. It’s the Most romantic movie EVER! Now the Top 100 Movies Show comes on again and all of us will be shocked again that you forgot THE TEN COMMANDMENTS–ENJOY THAT MOVIE YEARLY. CHARLTON HESTON WAS AND IS MAGNIFICENT, ALWAYS!!!…We love you, Chuck–Be Well!

It started the slasher type of horror movie. It also started the serial killer in horror movies. Michael Myers represents evil that can not be stopped an dthat is a really scary thing to think about. It was an independently made film that did really good. It springboarded other horror films like Friday the 13th and Nightmare on Elm Street. So it is a really important fiml that is over looked a lot.

david leans cinematography and peter otoole.

Depicts the culture and life of the struggling huslter’s pursuit to achieve a better life and how he uses his environment to influence and pursue that dream through music. It’s raw, unforgiving and real.

I was introduced to Orson’s albatross in a high school film class & I’ve continued to enjoy it ever since. Sometimes, it is a simple viewing, & other times it is a continuing film class, as something catches my attention I hadn’t noticed before.

perfect

A perfect film if there ever was one. It has everything anyone could ask for… Romance, comedy, intrigue, action and brilliant performances all around. A pitch-perfect cast and an amazing directorial achievement from Curtis Hanson.

The cinematography is incredible, the romance is sexy, and when its over I immediately want to watch it again.

The reason I like M*A*S*H is because of the way Robert Altman (RIP) directed the movie. Overlapping dialog with improv.

Like Field of Dreams and Bull Durham, a simple perfect film that tells a relatively simple story, but at the same time, leaves us thinking about larger issues of relationships, who we are and who those we love are as individuals, and our place in the here and now.

Have spent a good portion of my life watching this movie and still love it!

Casablanca is the greatest film of all time.

James Whales sequel to his 4-star original is breathtaking in ambition and execution. It far out paces the original in all aspects.
The film is,in no particular order, a slap at religion,ethics,family values, and homophobism.
And yet…it works, because of……THE BROAD HUMOR!
I saw this film for the first time at age 9. As weird as it seemed to me,it stayed with me. Excellent script,cast,and direction can do that.
This film is sci-fi,horror,comedy, and social statement,all rolled into one. If one pays attention,there are telephones existing with horse and carriage,with modern electrical equipment. A complete “fantasy” universe.The greatest American fantasy film,…including “OZ”….

Everybody thinks The Godfather, Star Wars, Casablanca, Citizen Kane. Not enough people have admitted how moved they were during Titanic. Many people were. It wasn’t just a bunch of 13 year old girls. James Cameron said it himself. Titanic moved people of every different age group, from 8 years old to 80. Guys just refused to admit it. The ladies just went along with the crowd.

Before Titanic, I don’t think we would’ve had The Matrix or Lord of The Rings. I’d be willing to bet we would’ve never even had respect for the prequel that George Lucas would turn into a fad.

It won 11 out of 14 Oscars. It received 1.8 billion dollars worldwide. It was a phenomenon then and I truly believe it would be one now.

Titanic for greatest movie ever made, if not at least the 7th greatest.

This is no doubt the best movie of all time. It inspires people so much.

Movies just don’t get any better than this one

Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh, the color and cinematography make this film great. Pure romance . . . .. . . .

It is just a great movie

This movie is without a doubt one of my favorite films of all time. I love the realistic special effects, the gruesome action, the magic behind the story, the creepy monsters, acting, music, camera angles, and color of film. What makes this film an extraordinary film is that it is a fairy-tale for adults that leaves you in awe and makes you believe in the fantastical. Another reason why I like this movie so much is that this whole movie came from the mind of one individual who is well-informed in mythology, suspense, and is willing to try something new when most other movies coming-out today are dull and heartless.

Brokeback Mountain is certainly the most extraordinary, moving and powerful film I have ever seen. I’m University Professor in an Arts Faculty in Canada and I generally tend to prefer films by foreign directors, particularly French and Scandinavian. I consider myself as a rather rational-intellectual and somewhat stoic person… but then came Brokeback Mountain which caught me off guard and has generated in me unforeseen emotion. I had read the set of Annie Proulx’s short stories months before the movie came out so I knew the storyline and was familiar with the characters. Nonetheless, I was not prepared for what awaited me. I have always enjoyed good cinema and through the years, I’ve seen movies, lots of them, but this time I really felt that this was a “moment”, a “key moment” in cinematic history.

I will never forget how I felt after viewing BBM that first time on a cold January night. I was floored, crushed, speechless. I actually returned to the theatre about 10 days later to see it again and interestingly, the emotional impact was even stronger. For days and weeks afterwards, I was haunted by the emotion and images of Brokeback Mountain.

Brokeback Mountain is an exceptional work of art in which silence speaks louder than words. The key element here does not lie in what is said but rather in what isn’t. In many ways, this is the perfect film: the pace is controlled and reproduces faithfully the feelings of waiting, longing and hoping for two long decades. Its treatment of human nature, loneliness, intolerance, longing for love, is just truthful and done with such subtlety and sensitivity. Nothing is artificial or contrived.

The great author Annie Proulx created truer-than-life characters and thanks of course to the unforgettable performances of Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal, “Ennis and Jack” are now undeniably part of the American culture. Ang Lee realizes the full power of image in his exploration of the most intimate human emotions. The attention to detail is exceptional. The look in the eyes of Jack and Ennis says all, and the same can be said of their wives, as well as of Jack’s mother. Eyes and smiles can be very eloquent. Sometimes words are not necessary and are simply obstacles to the truest expression. Ennis’s visit to Jack’s room near the end of the film is a scene in total silence: he is alone and no word is uttered. Yet, it is surely one the most powerful and probably one of the most unforgettable scenes in recent cinematic history for its meaning and exceptional emotional impact. Brokeback Mountain simply tells a story. It’s neither moralizing nor preachy. It tells a very moving love story and touches our hearts like no other film.

The impact of Brokeback Mountain has been absolutely historic in scope. It is unequivocally one of the most acclaimed and decorated films of all times, having befittingly been named “Best Picture” over 30 times around the world. It is a genuine and unique masterpiece, surely one of the greatest films ever.

Just my favorite; flawless in storytelling and tempo.

The acting, the story, the direction. Everything makes this movie great. Was definelty robbed from winning Best Picture.

Chicago is one of the best musicals ever made and one of the best movies ever. This should be considered to be entered in the 100 years, 100 movies. A movie has never been made like this.

I saw this movie in New York when I was 3 years old. It really is my first memory. I have been I huge Superman fan ever since then. I owe everything to this movie. I still watch it at least once a month . I love Superman the movie.

The actors, the direction, the cinematography… Just a beautiful film all around.

It has everything a great movie should have! Amazing actors, an amazing screenplay, stunning cinematography, a terrific director… I could go on and on.

The crowning achievement of what can be accomplished when Hollywood pulls its vast resources together.

Ingrid + Cary + Hitchcock = FANTASTIC!

This movie is so great, it had a great cast, great performances, great dialogue, and a great storyline, and such vivid and colorful images and cinematography. Just a brilliant movie that is completely underated! How Jim Carrey wasn’t even nominated for an oscar completely shocks me! I mean, for god sakes, Lord Of The Rings:The Return Of The King, won Best Picture, what a joke! This is the greatest picture ever partly due to its underated review!