What is your favorite movie?

GREASE is surely my favorite movie, and I really think it should be in the list !

There is a class of stage/screen plays called “musicals.” There is a class of stage/screen plays called “beloved musicals.” And, there is a class of stage/screen plays called “most beloved musicals.” Annie is certainly in this third category, for who cannot but love this beautiful little make believe story and all its wonderful characters!

A special feat of this performance is similar to what I noted about the character of “It’s a Mad Mad Mad Mad World.” It is presented as an amusing comedy, but it is really about an extremely serious problem: the abuse of children in orphanages.

The key factor of the presentation that makes it so beloved is its spirit of optimism that is brought out by the play’s upbeat signature song “Tomorrow.” There is no question about it: the attitude of optimism, the great yearning of people to want to be able to be optimistic, forms a key part of people’s emotions and personality. Yea, the feeling, and really, the realization, that somehow, someway, and somewhere, “tomorrow” will be a better day, that good times are coming, and that “happy days” will be “here again,” is something that is deeply at the foundation of the human essence.

This principle is thus at the core of human civilization. “New Age” is not some freaked out concoction of the Hippie world. On the contrary, it is a major fact that has been taught throughout history by all religions: the world is moving toward a series of new and better eras. These more positive times will include: true peace, tranquility, and harmony, tyranny replaced by justice and righteousness, the dead being brought back to life, and humanity being brought to its perfection of union with its Creator.

This is a really great all around movie with theatrical workmanship and detail that is triple A1. For example, in the first “76 Trombones” march, as the actors are coming out of the school building, they are doing cart wheels! The presentation of the “Ya Got Trouble” song is certainly one of the very best “circus acts” in theatrical history.

In a very beautiful manner, the picture teaches a key lesson of life: with every person, there comes a time when he or she must finally stop the fooling around and get serious and start doing something constructive.

With Rogers and Hamerstein’s first production, we have here a real classical masterpiece.

In the world of love stories, “Oklahoma!” teaches a number of beautiful lessons. The character who had pornographic pictures all over the wall of his apartment was deemed a very sick person. Even he realized that this habit of his was not right, as he declared that he was going to get “a real girl.” His problem though was that he was totally oblivious to the old solid rule that there is a right way and a wrong way for a person to try to get what he or she wants.

The girl who could not make up her mind about which man she loved and would thus want to marry, was also presented as being a real nut. Her promised fiance clearly laid it out to her that she could not spread her love over different men, and that her relationship with him could not be a halfway arrangement.

This is such a great breath of fresh air! It is so wonderfully the exact opposite of “Desperate Housewives” and “Wife Swap” and “Sex and the City” and countless other filthy TV shows, movies, stage plays, and even classical operas that justify and glorify this severe sexual perversion of adultery with another man’s wife.

This is a classical masterpiece whose emotionally moving songs were etched into the hearts of that generation that saw it. “Somewhere” is not only the fervent expression of this story’s two central characters, Tony and Maria, in their plight; it is a song of hope for every person who is somehow caught in a hostile situation.

The second singing of “Tonight,” where the two main character groups (Tony-Maria, and the two street gangs) each sing — at the same time — their respective “Tonight” songs, is obviously one of the most excellent theatrical feats ever put on the screen.

There is though something negative that needs to be pointed out: The explicit scene of Tony and Maria in bed. It is totally unnecessary (it is obvious in the story that Tony and Maria are virtually husband and wife and fully living together), and it greatly lowers the status of what is otherwise a great motion picture.

There is significant violence and even murder shown. However, on the contrary, this is all right for the whole showing of the terrible hatred and violence is in order to fully condem it. Thus, the moral message of the production dramatically rings out from beginning to end: people must stop hating each other! This forceful condemnation of the problem of hatred for no reason is really a major theme in the teachings of all religions.

And it is something that we can apply to our own lives. We are probably not in a position to stop two street gangs from fighting; we certainly are not in a position to stop two countries from making a war. But in our daily activities, in our numerous interactions with the people around us, we can and we must and we are obligated to totally stop all of the petty squables and resentments that so often build up and ruin relationships.

In a mock conversation that the Anglo street gang has with a policeman in the “Gee, Officer Krupke” song, the gang member exclaims:
“My Daddy beats my Mommy,
My Mommy clobbers me, . . .
My sister wears a mustache,
My brother wears a dress.
Goodness Gracious, that’s why I’m a mess!”
(http://www.westsidestory.com/lyrics_krupke_movie.php, accessed on July 12, 2007)

So here is a clear statement that gender switching perversions are very horrible. They can terrorize a child and cause him or her to be mentally disturbed just as much as the torment of experiencing physical violence between parents and from parents to children mentioned at the beginning of the stanza.

Wow, it is wonderful that the producers of WSS were able to say this. Today in 2007, with all of the homosexual rights and transsexual rights that have been forced on the world, if someone were to make such a remark, he or she would be called a homophobic and maybe even thrown in jail for a discrimination crime!

What other movie can you see over 300 times (in the movie theatre!) and still love as much as you did when you first saw it? - With all it’s apparent flaws no other movie is this fun!!!

This is an old movie that my mom told me was her first picture movie. Starring Mario Lanza, and in black and white, it was still a lovely story. I would love to see a remake.

My favorite movie of all time is “The Lion King” because it’s a great family movie that will last for generations, and the music is catchy and fun. Hakuna Matata!

Hated as it may be by Americans, von Trier is a mastermind of nowadays cinema.

It’s extremely witty, well written, well acted and romantic.

Oh my gosh it’s just such a beautiful movie!!

Oh my gosh it’s just such a beautiful movie!! Judy Garland has such a wonderful voice. I first watched this movie on Christmas and it just made me wanna cry when he asked her to marry him so they could be together in St.Louis. Although I wish they had shown more of the St.Louis World’s Fair.
By: Leah Tuten

Although JUDY GARLAND is exceptional in both her acting AND singing, the story and George Cukor’s directing (as usual) outstanding, and I do like the
decision to add the “Born in the Trunk” segment because Garland’s singing during this portion can send chills down one’s spine, and Jack Carson’s “angry” role is so accurate despite his usual reputation as a comedian, I increasingly value JAMES MASON’s performance as a truly equal contribution to the over-all excellence and post-film regard for the totality of its quality and lasting impact.

It’s a classic love story that illustrates the glory and pitfalls of Hollywood in it’s heyday!

MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS
I never see this Movie Listed on the Great Movie Lists.
It is a Horrid Shame that it isn’t on the top 100.
It is a Great, Fun, Wonderful movie and an all time classic in my mind.
It has many wonderful and charming tunes that were hits in it’s time.
Wonderful, colorful sets.
And Great acting.
One of it’s Greatest piece of Acting (or maybe it was real?)
that I’ve ever seen is when the tears flow during
the truly heart felt tune Judy Garland sings to
Young Natalie Wood, in “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas”.
This movie and the tune, if I remember correctly, was released in
1944 during the Murderous killing of Our soldiers on Both fronts
of World War II.
I always cry when I hear and see this tune,
because of all the Boys that we lost in that war that were
never going to come home for Christmas,
or any other time from that War.
I always feel that this song is meant for them, (and Probably was)
and that in the tune, if we can’t get to together…
we’ll have to muddle through some how…
(it’s not really said, but is implied in the tune)
that we’ll meet again, if not on earth…
then sometime. (AKA after life / Heaven)
Anyway, with that historical perspective,
Try watching this Movie Again sometime,
and see if you aren’t touched by this tune too.
It’s still just as applicable today,
for all the Kids (and families of those) who are serving
for and dying for our country today.
And that’s what a great movie does…
It moves it’s audience.
Does Anyone else agree?
Chris

It Is a timeless classic.it is one movie that I do not get tired of watching over and over and over again.It is very inspiring.The songs are great,all of them.Actually, I have it in betamax format,vhs,vcd and dvd.I really enjoy every scene in this unforgettable film. Definitely, an all time classic.

I love the story and the music what more can I say?

It Is a timeless classic.it is one movie that I do not get tired of watching over and over and over again.It is very inspiring.The songs are great,all of them.Actually, I have it in betamax format,vhs,vcd and dvd.I really enjoy every scene in this unforgettable film. Definitely, an all time classic.

The BEST original musical Hollywood ever made!

I’ve always been a big Gene Kelly fan and have admired the athleticism in his dancing. Not only does this film give some good history of film making from the silent era to the talkies, it has one of the funniest scripts ever. Donald O’Conner is spectacular in his Make ‘Em Laugh number and Debbie Reynolds is a delight in her breakout role. Cyd Charisse is at her sexiest and Maureen Arthur is a scream when “Can’t stand it!” But Kelly is the star and his performance of the title number is one of the greatest moments in screen history.
Can you believe this movie WASN’T EVEN NOMINATED for an Oscar!?
By: Milo Mance

West Side Story is simply the greatest movie of all time.

West Side Story is simply the greatest movie of all time. It is so touching and the music and dancing are simply phemomanal. It really is the only classic that actually grows younger. The acting is great, the dirction is great, and the timeless Romeo and Juliet story with gang warfare is perfect. Nothing will ever match the greatness of West Side Story
By: Jordan Nichols

It’s a joyful celebration…

It’s a joyful celebration of blended family life and sorely-tested faith, with one of the cinema’s most iconic and heartfelt female lead performances–the ebullient, wondrous Julie Andrews. Superb production values and a brilliantly orchestrated music score keep this film fresh and enchanting more than 40 years after its record-breaking debut. Producer/director Robert Wise topped his own stunning WEST SIDE STORY accomplishment with this one, the best example of a Broadway original made even better with a first-rate rewrite by Ernest Lehman.
By: Michael Harrington

WEST SIDE STORY has it all. The romance, the music, the dancing, everything. It still brings tears to my eyes after seeing it many, many times that’s how much it moves me. No matter what the AFI list says is the best musical (Singin’ in the Rain? Come on!!) West Side Story has and will go down in history as the greatest movie musical of all time. Most musicals that come from Broadway shows aren’t as good as their Broadway versions. West Side Story is better. It brought in new and better camera angles to be sure, but that isn’t the only reason it’s on the list, unlike SOME movies. (Citizen Kane) This movie set the standard for musicals back in 1961 and it hasn’t been surpassed to this day. West Side Story is a tribute to the theatre, a look at how racism separates us, a triumph in acting and directing (George Chakiris blows me away as the serious and elegant Bernardo, as does Rita Moreno as Bernardo’s spunky girlfriend Anita. Richard Beymer and Natalie Wood do a great job as Tony and Maria as well.), And a flat-out perfect movie. I think the romance in West Side Story blows Casablanca and Gone with the Wind out of the water. The only other movie I can think of that would actually challenge it for the title of greatest movie of all time is Schindler’s List. West Side is perfect.

West Side Story is one of the greatest if not *the* greatest stage to film adaptation.

West Side Story is one of the greatest if not *the* greatest stage to film adaptation. Every element of this story: music, song & dance is powerful in a modern-day retelling of William Shakespeare’s “Romeo & Juliet”.

A timeless score by Leonard Bernstein & Stephen Sondheim featuring the classics, “Somewhere”, “Tonight”, “One Hand, One Heart” and “America” are perfectly complimented by powerful energetic dances re-created for the screen from their original stage versions by master choreographer Jerome Robbins who along with Robert Wise received co-directing credit on the picture.
By: Carlos Lopez

MOVIES BROADENS MY UNIVERSE Before TV and Internet, movies, together with literature,since my childhood have provided me a much farther scope than my own real life experience. Movies are for me a chance to learn from other’s good or bad experiences.

West Side Story is an extraordinary mix of the best of music, dance, theater and a wonderful story.
By: Arturo Benoit

Modern day Romeo and Juliet story circa the 1950’s. Two street gangs clash over street turf on the west side of New York City. In the middle of the bigotry and intolerance, lovers from two different backgrounds must find peace.

With the civil rights movement coming to the forefront of our nation’s concern during the time of this movie, it was a backdrop in getting people to talk and act upon the injustices that were portrayed in the story. I know, it’s only a movie, but what a movie! Wonderful acting, story, dancing…and the music, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, music by Leonard Bernstein, their music…is Music!
By: Cheryl Hoyt

The Sound of Music is my most favorite movie because of Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer.

I have so many favorite movies including The Sound of Music that it is hard to choose just one. So, here is my list of my 15 Favorite Movies of all time:

1. The Sound of Music, 1965
2. Singin in the Rain, 1952
3. Gone with the Wind, 1939
4. Flags of our Fathers, 2006
5. Casablanca, 1942
6. The Muppet Movie, 1979
7. The Neverending Story, 1984
8. Psycho, 1960
9. Pan’s Labyrinth, 2006
10. Schindler’s List, 1993
11. Saving Private Ryan, 1998
12. Thumbsucker, 2005
13. The Wizard of Oz, 1939
14. Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, 1971
15. Whale Rider, 2002

The Sound of Music is my most favorite movie because of Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer. The music speaks as loud as any other movie that has been made whether it be Gone with the Wind or Saving Private Ryan. Without music, people wouldn’t probably go to the movies. The Sound of Music represents all the movies that have been made and are being made.
By: David Ferreira

Seven kids, some nuns, Chris Plummer, Austria, and Julie Andrews. Need I say more?

“The Sound of Music” is one of those movies that just makes you feel good. Oh, sure, people say that it’s sacharine or too long, but I find it sweet and meaningful. Whenever I’m feeling down, I watch it, and have done so since I was little. It’s this incredible movie that introduced me to the wonderful world of Julie Andrews!!! All in all, this is a great movie for the whole family!!!!!
By: Sarah Andrews

One of the best.

I’ts totally corny on the surface, i understand when people roll their eyes at it…but, and a big but here, It’s perfect down to every minor detail, the filiming, the choice of settings, the art direction, costumes, and the performances…if Julie hadnt won the year before, she’d have won the oscar…and then there’s the music, but even as a straight drama sans music, it would still be one of the best.
By: David Anne

It’s a timeless classic.

It’s a timeless classic.
By: Amy Giangardella

The classic musical of love and loss.

This is my favorite film because it is a beautiful story of love and loss. It is a true story of Maria and Georg Von Trapp, who fall in love when she comes to work for his family and brings down the wall he had built around his heart. This music is wonderful, and the acting is top-notch. I’ve loved this movie since I was a little girl, and I think I can safely say this film of love and loss against the start of World War II. It is also my Mother’s favorite as well. I guess you can say this movie runs in my family! We all love it very much.
By: Mary Melinda Kinnaird

A real "feel good" movie!

It is such a wonderful story with outstanding music. A real “feel good” movie!
By: Joan Muller