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My top ten films! Who wants to know? Well maybe you lot can see what I think are the best films of all time in this topic – Best 10 films of all time. There have been hundreds of thousands of films, but I’ve seen very few as I don’t often have the time to watch films, but I am sure there have been at least ten that have captured my attention, imagination and made me watch on the edge of my seat!
Here goes:
10. Aliens – starring the superb Sigourney Weaver, Aliens is the follow up to the classic original Alien. This one is a lot more action packed with some truly frightening moments! It’s excellently made and directed, with great acting and a soundtrack to match.
9. Scream 1 – it’s funny, but then it gets scary. The film stars drew Barrymore amongst others including the rather nice Courtney Cox (stars in friends). It’s really very well done, and has been seen by a great deal of people – not quite a classic, but it definitely was good enough for 2 sequels to come out!
8. ET – I love horror, sci-fi and all things extra-terrestrial, so it may come as a bit of a surprise to anyone who doesn’t know me, that ET ranks as one of the greatest films ever made. The idea of an Alien so great as ET is fantastic. Directed by the flawless Spielberg, this will remain a timeless hit.
7. Terminator. WOW! The special effects in this 1980’s film were absolutely breathtaking for it’s day, and so became one of the best films that Arnie has starred in! He fits the role perfectly – not the most ‘natural’ actor, being a kind of robot person suites him down to the ground. In this one he’s a bad guy, in the next…
6. Independence Day. I know, I know. It’s got a very ‘fortunate’ storyline (everyone that has a significance in the plot ends up crashing into the same place…) but the actual impact of the film was amazing – just think if Aliens tried to take over the world? I will have to get this one on DVD soon.
5. The Crow – a gothic masterpiece of a film. I couldn’t believe how intense the story was, with some unexpected moments in my view. Great acting, and a nice story line! Very well directed, I’ve only seen it 5 times now…
4. Star Wars – The trilogy. Despite George Lucas’ franchise making more money than anything ever could, I really do appreciate his ideas for this film – the original sparked off something new – in a galaxy, far, far away… the newest film isn’t the best, but it’s highly professional. I think my personal choice would have to be the Return of the Jedi film – the last in the first trilogy! Story is amazing, and very funny at times – great inter-galactic action! It’s a sci-fi classic, and anyone who refuses to watch it is missing out!
3. Predator. This one scared me a little bit, and is somewhat underrated in my view. The atmosphere generated from this film is superb – very clever visual effects, and a superbly original idea (probably derived from a comic). Lots of shooting in this action packed movie.
2. Matrix – recently released, it instantly goes down as one of my favourites. The special effects alone could have captured the crowds and the acclaim, but there was actually a decent plot behind it – brilliant story by those two brothers (I forget their names – sorry!). Starring Keanu Reeves, this is a very hi-tech, computer wiz kids’ dream film. Stunning specials, and digitally perfect on the DVD film!
1. Terminator 2. The best just got a whole lot better! I remember seeing this one in the Cinema – I had to get there for the first showing because everybody would say what had happened if I had been in the 2nd or later showing! I was blown away by the amazing liquefying special effects, and was pleased that Mr S was now a good guy! The storyline is brilliant, and the soundtrack is even better than the film!
And there you go! My 1-10 in less than 5 minutes reading! Hope you liked it!
Here goes:
10. Aliens – starring the superb Sigourney Weaver, Aliens is the follow up to the classic original Alien. This one is a lot more action packed with some truly frightening moments! It’s excellently made and directed, with great acting and a soundtrack to match.
9. Scream 1 – it’s funny, but then it gets scary. The film stars drew Barrymore amongst others including the rather nice Courtney Cox (stars in friends). It’s really very well done, and has been seen by a great deal of people – not quite a classic, but it definitely was good enough for 2 sequels to come out!
8. ET – I love horror, sci-fi and all things extra-terrestrial, so it may come as a bit of a surprise to anyone who doesn’t know me, that ET ranks as one of the greatest films ever made. The idea of an Alien so great as ET is fantastic. Directed by the flawless Spielberg, this will remain a timeless hit.
7. Terminator. WOW! The special effects in this 1980’s film were absolutely breathtaking for it’s day, and so became one of the best films that Arnie has starred in! He fits the role perfectly – not the most ‘natural’ actor, being a kind of robot person suites him down to the ground. In this one he’s a bad guy, in the next…
6. Independence Day. I know, I know. It’s got a very ‘fortunate’ storyline (everyone that has a significance in the plot ends up crashing into the same place…) but the actual impact of the film was amazing – just think if Aliens tried to take over the world? I will have to get this one on DVD soon.
5. The Crow – a gothic masterpiece of a film. I couldn’t believe how intense the story was, with some unexpected moments in my view. Great acting, and a nice story line! Very well directed, I’ve only seen it 5 times now…
4. Star Wars – The trilogy. Despite George Lucas’ franchise making more money than anything ever could, I really do appreciate his ideas for this film – the original sparked off something new – in a galaxy, far, far away… the newest film isn’t the best, but it’s highly professional. I think my personal choice would have to be the Return of the Jedi film – the last in the first trilogy! Story is amazing, and very funny at times – great inter-galactic action! It’s a sci-fi classic, and anyone who refuses to watch it is missing out!
3. Predator. This one scared me a little bit, and is somewhat underrated in my view. The atmosphere generated from this film is superb – very clever visual effects, and a superbly original idea (probably derived from a comic). Lots of shooting in this action packed movie.
2. Matrix – recently released, it instantly goes down as one of my favourites. The special effects alone could have captured the crowds and the acclaim, but there was actually a decent plot behind it – brilliant story by those two brothers (I forget their names – sorry!). Starring Keanu Reeves, this is a very hi-tech, computer wiz kids’ dream film. Stunning specials, and digitally perfect on the DVD film!
1. Terminator 2. The best just got a whole lot better! I remember seeing this one in the Cinema – I had to get there for the first showing because everybody would say what had happened if I had been in the 2nd or later showing! I was blown away by the amazing liquefying special effects, and was pleased that Mr S was now a good guy! The storyline is brilliant, and the soundtrack is even better than the film!
And there you go! My 1-10 in less than 5 minutes reading! Hope you liked it!
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CJC wrote:
Ed Norton? is he the one of Terminator 2 Judgement day?
As Gonzo said, that is Edward Furlong but he is also in American History X and he also gives a brilliant performance. He's just over shadowed by Norton. I really recommend you seeing it actually. It is really, really good.
Ed Norton? is he the one of Terminator 2 Judgement day?
As Gonzo said, that is Edward Furlong but he is also in American History X and he also gives a brilliant performance. He's just over shadowed by Norton. I really recommend you seeing it actually. It is really, really good.
Oh, yeah, I forgot Seven - great film.
I don't have a top ten, I'm too fickle, and always forget stuff.
But some films remain favourites long after I've seen them, and right now they include:
The Lost Boys (this was so cool when I was younger)
Seven
The Truman Show
The Shining
So I Married an Axe Murderer
Boogie Nights
True Romance
But there are so many other movies that I love that I really shouldn't go on...
But some films remain favourites long after I've seen them, and right now they include:
The Lost Boys (this was so cool when I was younger)
Seven
The Truman Show
The Shining
So I Married an Axe Murderer
Boogie Nights
True Romance
But there are so many other movies that I love that I really shouldn't go on...
Really, I never knew that.
That's Edward Furlong. Ed Norton was the Narator in Fight Club, the lawyer in The People Vs Larry Flint, and also in Rounders, Everyone Say's I love You and Primal Fear. Produced, directed and stared in Keeping The Faith too.
The_Vottanator wrote:
> Oh and how could I forget American History X. That is absolutely
> brilliant and it is made even better by Ed Norton's performance. One
> of the best I've ever seen.
Ed Norton? is he the one of Terminator 2 Judgement day?
> Oh and how could I forget American History X. That is absolutely
> brilliant and it is made even better by Ed Norton's performance. One
> of the best I've ever seen.
Ed Norton? is he the one of Terminator 2 Judgement day?
Oh and how could I forget American History X. That is absolutely brilliant and it is made even better by Ed Norton's performance. One of the best I've ever seen.
Ok Doctor, I agree with some of the things you said.
The Godfather films were great.
North by Northwest was good but definitely not one of the best films I've ever seen.
Strangelove I've never seen.
One flew over the cuckoo's nest is a fantastic film and at one time, it was my favourite but I watched it a bit too many times so it isn't anymore.
I've got Citizen Kane on video but I've never watched it for some reason.
I've never seen the Third Man.
Taxi Driver is another great film but nowhere near the best I've ever seen.
Chinatown wasn't that good. It wasn't bad.
Vertigo was pretty poor.
And what about Casablanca. That's a damn good film. As is Key Largo.
And Glengarry Glenross. That is definitely in my top ten. Oh, and so is Midnight Run. That is a fantastic film.
The Godfather films were great.
North by Northwest was good but definitely not one of the best films I've ever seen.
Strangelove I've never seen.
One flew over the cuckoo's nest is a fantastic film and at one time, it was my favourite but I watched it a bit too many times so it isn't anymore.
I've got Citizen Kane on video but I've never watched it for some reason.
I've never seen the Third Man.
Taxi Driver is another great film but nowhere near the best I've ever seen.
Chinatown wasn't that good. It wasn't bad.
Vertigo was pretty poor.
And what about Casablanca. That's a damn good film. As is Key Largo.
And Glengarry Glenross. That is definitely in my top ten. Oh, and so is Midnight Run. That is a fantastic film.
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