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"Top Five Films"

Everybody has their own list. What are the top five films you've ever seen? Stick them down here with/without reasons, and it'll be a good way to get people interested in different films. Here's mine (no particular order):

The Matrix

My favourite film of all time for it's sublime balance between great plotline and brilliant action sequences. Superbly directed in a distinctly anime style, this is an original and epic achievement. Forget the disappointing sequels - this is virtually flawless.

The Shawshank Redemption

An engrossing film with an excellent storyline built up through some exceptional character development, and topped off with some of the best acting around and a legendary, unexpected ending.

The Godfather

Highly watchable American Mafia thriller that follows the exploits and struggles of the Corleone family as one of the most influencial crime organisations in New York. A true great, with some brilliant acting from Marlon Brando and Al Pacino.

The Godfather Part II

Cutting nicely from past to present, this carries on after the original Godfather film but also recounts the tale of Vito Corleone and his rise to power. Once again, this is brilliantly watchable and Robert De Niro and, once again, Al Pacino are excellent.

Taxi Driver

Controversial for its time, Taxi Driver is the story of one man (Robert De Niro) trying to do what's right - but not necessarily in the right one. If it had to be pigeonholed, I'd call this a people story but there are great elements of action and thrillers apparent to. A triumph.

Five Films I want to see:
The Usual Suspects, Road to Perdition, The Godfather III, Scarface, Natural Born Killers.

[I expect this has already been done to death, but I was just interested to the opinions of the people on this site. Discuss away.]

Tremors 2
The Road to Wellville
Beastmaster
The Quest
Batman & Robin

Favourites change all the time so naming 5 is hard but these are the ones I can watch again and again.

Guys and Dolls
Strictly Ballroom
Streets of Fire
Independance Day (yes, I know but it's my choice!)
Tremors

The City of Lost Children
Gattaca
Dark City
Amelie
Run Lola Run

Paradox: wrote:

> The Last Castle
> - James Gandolfini and some old guy,

The old guy was Robert Redford. Saw this on Sky Movies a few months back and thought it was alright, stupidly patriotic ending though.

Hard to name just 5, but here's the ones that spring to mind

Dawn of the Dead
City of god
Pulp Fiction
Bullet in the head
Full metal jacket

DIE HARD
BLOODSPORT
JEEPERS CREEPERS
LOGANS RUN
RUNNING MAN

Not really my top 5, but 5 great films:

City of God
La Haine
Ferris Bueller's Day Off
Outbreak (best terrible film ever)
Shrek

STAND BY ME
the ultimate coming of age film
AMERICAN BEAUTY
a tremendous social commentary
BREAKFAST AT TIFFANYS
it had audrey hepburn.
DONNIE DARKO
a great story
EDWARD SCISSORHANDS
dark and the music was beautiful

The Matrix - Just Because

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas - It justifies getting absolutely trashed and makes me laugh out loud from start to finish

Memento - It is so simple, yet so complicated, and questions our very perception of life

For your Eyes Only - My favourite Bond and a true classic of an action film

Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels - Every single phrase is a classic one liner. The attitudes and language of the characters make me laugh from start to finish.

Fight Club
- Unclassy urban take on life with a sting in the tale

Braveheart
- Mel Gibson, Scotland, Freeeeeeeeeeedom, nuff said

American Pie
- And one time, and band camp, I saw the best teen comedy

Blair Witch Project
- It's real. Honest. Sequel is pap, this is very original.

The Last Castle
- James Gandolfini and some old guy, prison drama, *kapow* very good.