The BEST Movie of all time?

Ok all these threads about the best and worst actors, comedies etc. In your opinion, what is the BEST movie ever made?


Citezen Kane is my pick and The Deer Hunter is right behind.

"Best" and "worst" are relative terms (relative only to the person proclaiming them...and their relatives). I only know about favorites. Mine is "Casablanca."

John

If I had to pick a favorite:

Before Sunset

one of the few films to get close to the live dramatic works that i witness being presented onstage in my line of work, which is theatre. Simply a wonderful moviegoing experience every time I view it.

"Honey, you are going to miss that plane."

"I know."

Fade to black.

Classic!

Oddly enough, my favorties may change after the years pass. I can't say which is my all time favorite, but at the time, there are a few I'd put up there for critical and personal reasons. I think it's all in how great films connect with yourself. Mine, at the time, are:

Godfather 1 & 2
Braveheart
American Beauty

tim, i thought that this was your favorite?

this is my pick.

The Empire Strikes Back...

Casablanca, Citizen's Kane, Godfather 1&2, The Deer Hunter, It's a Wonderful Life, Gone With the Wind, Ben-Hur, are all excellent choices, but American Beauty??... Uh, no - definitely NOT "the BEST movie of all time".

Here's a great film (directed by John Ford)....









Based on the book...


> FILM INFO for The Grapes of Wrath

> DVDTOWN Review by John J Puccio

-JIMI (the Voodoo Child)

I'm 35 so for me, I'll choose 3.
Star Wars......Does anybody still remember when it was just...starwars?
The Wizard of Oz.....Scary good.
The Empire Strikes Back....That was some messed up s***t at the time.

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American Beauty??... Uh, no - definitely NOT "the BEST movie of all time.

I disagree...American Beauty may not be the best movie of all time, but it is definitely on my top 20 list.

I also love:

The Deer Hunter
Crash
Seven
Pulp Fiction

...just to name a few.

Just off the top of my head, these immediately come to mind..:-} THX
Sunset Blvd.
Touch Of evil
C. Kane
On the Waterfront
Casablanca

I have to say for me it would be between Shawshank Redemption, The Empire Strikes Back (yes this is a serious contender), and Cinderella Man.

It's so hard to choose ONE best movie of all time. Depends a lot on the person and their tastes like John mentioned.

My favorites
Apocalypse Now
Master and Commander
300
Hero
Could list many more but these I can watch over and over!
I think I can recite Apocalypse Now start to finish "SIAGON! SH*T! I'M STILL ONLY IN SIAGON......"

Ironbull, 300, are you serious???

Oh, since we changed from 'movie' to 'movieS'...

Citizen Kane (just a wonderful production)
Apocalypse Now Redux
Toy Story (don't make me start)

Now, we can start with the ones 'we can watch over and over again'
-Hellboy
-Superman 2
-Any Pixar film
-Air Force One
...

EDIT: OH, and for best pic, I forgot 2001...

[Post edited by mvckalel on Apr 10, 2008]

300 has got Balls that is what I like about it.
I forgot about HellBoy.
I really enjoy reading Historical Naval Fiction (Alan Lewrie HUZZAH!) I haven't read Patrick O'Brian yet
but Master and Commander (the movie) brought the genre to life!

[Post edited by Ironbull on Apr 11, 2008]

Dude, really, 300?!?!?

Of course it has balls! It's 300 freakin guys in leather straps!

THE HORROR, THE HORROR...

I guess I didn't see 300 that way before!

[Post edited by Ironbull on Apr 10, 2008]

GOD! Ironbull...If you like 300 and you want it to be on YOUR list well by damn,Leave it on your f*****g list!

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but American Beauty??... Uh, no - definitely NOT "the BEST movie of all time".

Uh, wasn't asking for your opinion on my choice Jimi! ..!..

Eddie,

I like Ultraviolet but it doesn't rate a 10 like this movie I remember reading a review of . . .

tim,

i watch that movie at least once a year. (Y)

eddie

Bladerunner1

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Ironbull...If you like 300 and you want it to be on YOUR list well by damn,Leave it on your f*****g list!

300 IS on my list of favorites! I don't care if others didn't like it!

[Post edited by Ironbull on Apr 11, 2008]

Ironbull, I liked 300. I think it's entertaining and I still watch it every once in a while.

Everyone has different tastes which is fine.

Exactly...

Ironbull has 300, I have Superman IV: Quest for Peace...

(and the bottom line is, both dissappoint overall)

TERMINATOR 2

My Favs

Almost Famous
Love Actually
Terminator 2
Return of the Jedi
Falling Down

Hates

Anaconda
Tremors
Jurassic Park (First one was ok)
King Kong
Godzilla

See the trend

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Uh, wasn't asking for your opinion on my choice Jimi!

Personally, I respect Tim for putting my choice for worst film ever made on his list of Best Films.


My favorite is still:

off the top of my head

Star Wars
Jaws
Good Fellas
Toy Story 2
Goodwill Hunting
Silence of the Lambs
Terminator 2
Halloween (original)

Some of my personal favorites...













-Will

Another great classic - INFO...













~ THE DEVIL ~


~ DANIEL WEBSTER ~


~ The original book ~


-JIMI (the Voodoo Child)

[Post edited by Love Hendrix! on Apr 11, 2008]

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Personally, I respect Tim for putting my choice for worst film ever made on his list of Best Films.

Ok, is the thread about what each of us consider their choice for BEST movie, or are we all here to bash each other's choices?

I like the bashing part, personally.

Yes, Walter Huston as the devil. Best devil of all time, just ahead of Al Pacino in "The Devil's Advocate."

Say, that might be a good idea for another thread: Best actors in the role of the devil: Nicholson, Pacino, De Niro, George Burns?

John

Tim... it's just opinions and fair criticism. How come you enjoy giving critical opinions here (for many years now), but seem to resent when others do the same to something you've said? I respect yours, Eddie's, and others opinions, and would expect the same from yourself about mine, whether we are in agreement or not.

So.... IMO American Beauty did not deserve the Oscar for Best Picture. Just an opinion, OK?

-JIMI (the Voodoo Child)

Return of the Jedi? Isnt that the one we have to blame for the current mess of so called "Star Wars" movies? "Couldnt the whole Han in carbonite thing played out a little better?" "Did you find Darth Vaders face to be appealing?" "Did you enjoy how BobaFett went out like a girly man?" "Yoda....just dying?" "Teddy bears whoopin up on stormtroopers?"...C'mon dude. It could have been much much better.

Gladiator

I can watch that over and over

Star Wars! I saw it - IN THE THEATER, in 1977 - before it was known as "A New Hope" or as "Episode IV!" It was pristine, not a lick of CGI... and Greedo did NOT shoot first!!!

Woody Allen and his "Annie Hall" can kiss my ass. Star Wars was THE Best Picture of 1977!

No one has made a Sci-Fi movie as good as Star Wars (although, "The Empire Strikes Back" is right up there with Star Wars).

Top Five?

Star Wars
The Empire Strikes Back
Aliens
Raiders Of The Lost Ark
Jaws

dude, jimi, read the dvdtown review of "the devil and daniel webster".

Isn't the African Queen the only movie without being released on DVD? (from AFI's 100?)

[Post edited by posters5 on Apr 11, 2008]

"the african queen" IS on dvd.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/African-Queen-Humphrey-Bogart/dp/B00005AY14/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1207951611&sr=1-1

Eddie, dude... The African Queen has never been released on DVD in Region 1 (which is probably what the other poster was implying).

And I -did- read your review of The Devil and Daniel Webster - that's why I didn't link it(!), as I, like John, consider a great film, one of our all-time classics, and I own the Criterion LaserDisc in my collection. Obviously, it's not one of your favorites.

-JIMI (the Voodoo Child)

jimi,

sorry, but you can't read john's mind. john likes the performances, but he doesn't necessarily think that the movie is a classic. i know because i discussed the movie with him back when i reviewed it.

eddie

Well Eddie... I believe most of us consider many in the RKO catalog true classics of cinema, but if -you- want to disagree... uh... OK. (just don't let Ted Turner know of your opinion, since several years ago he purchased a lot of their films... you know).

-JIMI (the Voodoo Child)

> VIEW HERE - Wikipedia's excellent info on RKO Pictures

-JIMI (the Voodoo Child)

jimi,

just because a movie is old doesn't make it a classic.

eddie

Yeah I now ^this Eddie... (hint - that's why I wrote in above post the words 'most of us' (about RKO) - see? ...so that's -not- including you)

As Dave Mason sings...
So let's leave it alone, 'cause we can't see eye to eye.
There ain't no good guys, there ain't no bad guys.
There's only, you and, me and, we just disagree.

-JIMI (the Voodoo Child)

Did I hear my name?

I used to show "The Devil and Daniel Webster" (sometimes titled "Daniel and the Devil" or "All That Money Can Buy" to classes all the time after reading the stage play. While it is not one of my all-time favorite movies, it does have one of my favorite performances in it: Walter Huston as the devil. That alone makes it a good film.

So I like it a lot more than Eddie does but not as much as some people do. I also like the musical score, the creepy staging, and the general atmosphere. I don't particularly like the mother's part, the mushy sentimentality, the goofy love triangle that never rings true, or the main character's sudden change of heart at the end. I'd give it a 7/10 at best, which is still good and recommendable.

John

jimi,

i think the real problem is you crying wolf after you dissed tim's selections. now that someone is doing the same to you, your panties are all knotted. oops.

eddie

I love old times. LH and Eddie bickering again. Brings back fond memories of the old days.

John

Eddie, I consider "Devil..." a classic (RKO), etc, and you don't - so no 'soap opera' explanation needed... don't let this reply cause you to interrupt another viewing from the 'Jason Bourne' trilogy [your favorite]. (which I own too as you know)

-JIMI (the Voodoo Child)

my gf and i are watching "star trek: deep space nine", actually.

The Houston Astros are losing 8-6 in the 7th... bummer.

And just for you Eddie - here's another plug (link) for your online DVD movie reviews (and HD-DVD too). (which I check at least once a week).

-JIMI (the Voodoo Child)

I still liked Return of the Jedi Bladerunner1

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Tim... it's just opinions and fair criticism. How come you enjoy giving critical opinions here (for many years now), but seem to resent when others do the same to something you've said?

Because when it's coming from YOU I know you're just being a pompus ass, as I've known you to be for several years.

I'll remember what you arrogantly said ^above Tim, the next time I read one of your opinions on a thread topic, and for which you don't respect others who disagree and provide criticism.

And by the way, here's a new image for your avatar logo (by your name)... (and well-earned) -

Return of the Jedi...(Luke-)"I love you dad,and i'm going to save you"! ( Darth Dad-)"I love you too son,could you grab me one of those Ewoks while your down on Endor so that I can have something to snuggle with at night,because all of the sudden I feel like a pansy......." (Yoda-)"Forgot to tell you i did that die i will the second you return." (Boba(badass)Fett)-"Ahhhhhhhh." (Han in Carbonite-)"Just push this button 20 minutes into the film and I will be free with no drama whatsover,and then I will stay carbonized for the rest of the film". (Obiwan-)" Yes Luke,you have been wanting to bang your sister,I gotta go now."

And here's YOUR new avatar Jimi Love. Enjoy!



Oh, and don't think I haven't taken notice to how you plagiarize me lately by posting picture orgys, as if your long winded posts are not bad enough. But by all means, it's a free world, so go right ahead and plagiarize me all you want -- it isn't like you'll get your own thread dedicated to YOU.

http://www.dvdtown.com/messageboard/topic/6103/9/0



Nevertheless, Love, let's examine. In my first post, let me requote:

"Oddly enough, my favorties may change after the years pass. I can't say which is my all time favorite, but at the time, there are a few I'd put up there for critical and personal reasons. I think it's all in how great films connect with yourself. Mine, at the time, are:"

I'm pretty much pointing out that my taste may differ from yours or anyone elses IF you can manage to read between the lines. Take notice to words like "personal reasons" and "how great films connect with yourself".

Eddie then does a little friendly teasing at me as he knows how much I enjoyed Ultraviolet, a film known for horrid reviews. I tease him back with Final Fantasy, another film with low critical value. Mind you, teasing for fun is a little more different than taking a stab at my personal GREAT film choices, as you did:

Love said -- "but American Beauty??... Uh, no - definitely NOT "the BEST movie of all time".

Take notice to your question marks. I'm the only one so far at this point in the posting that mentioned American Beauty, therefore your little jab is certainly pointed at me. I have no problem with the fact that you don't care for the film, but your remark is clearly to insult me for mentioning a great film you consider mediocre.

Now go through the entire thread -- there are several films I wouldn't ever consider great, or even good, that have been mentioned here, but I made no snide remarks to anyone for their choices or taste. And after Chris made a sarcastic comment on my choice I posted this:

"Ok, is the thread about what each of us consider their choice for BEST movie, or are we all here to bash each other's choices?"

I ask because I'd like to know if the thread is going to turn into a boxing match. I don't mind putting the boxing gloves on, I just wanted to know if we were sharing our picks for great films or if we're here to argue over our picks. I figured we were all just doing a little friendly sharing of great film choices and nothing else. However, with yours and Chris's remarks, it's clear we're here to turn a constructive thread into trash.

So, as I said, go through the thread (with the exception of Eddie and I teasing each other for fun) tell me who I've made a jab at for thier film choices? Believe me, there are a few films mentioned so far by others I find complete garbage, but I have refrained from making any personal stabs or comments about any of them because I don't want to insult someone for their taste. Yeah, love, what was that you were saying about "respect"?



[Post edited by Tim Raynor on Apr 12, 2008]

tim,

it's okay, jimi voted for dubya twice. we know that he belongs to the "poke others in the eyes" party.

eddie

HAHA Bladerrunner1 you are too funny... Not a fan of Star Wars I take it. Oh well, It's like fourth or fifth on my list, not my first two choices...

I am playfully ripping that movie for fun. I am infact a HUGE Star Wars fan bud. I grew up in the golden age of the films and they rocked my world. Even Jedi at the time. I just look back at them now with 35'ish eyes and in my opinion,"Jedi" just doesnt cut it anymore for me. I think of what it could have been(in my head),and" my version" of Jedi would have been an extension of the tone and feel of "Empire". Maybe even a little darker. But I am in no way "Ripping" your choice because That is not my right to do so. I was just having a little fun with ya. "May The Force Be With You." fellow nerd.

[Post edited by bladerunner1 on Apr 12, 2008]

Have we decided what THE BEST MOVIE OF ALL TIME is yet? And who in the hell is going to crown it?

**However, with yours and Chris's remarks, it's clear we're here to turn a constructive thread into trash.**

Tim,

With the almost non-stop criticism you dish out on these boards, you should be able to take a little friendly ribbing. If not, well:

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Tim,

With the almost non-stop criticism you dish out on these boards, you should be able to take a little friendly ribbing. If not, well:

Chris,

I don't have a problem with dishing out criticism or taking it when it's friendly, joking around or constructive. What I don't like, and probably what others don't care for, is when the criticism is arrogant and pompus. If you want to joke around with me on my taste in films or any entertainment as Eddie does from time to time, I'm all for it for it.

Just like all these threads we've had lately on Best of, Worst of, my ctiticism is directed at the entertainer or film and not at the poster. Like everyone on their Bill Paxton rant, my criticism is directed at Bill Paxton and not Josh, Love or others. I haven't laughed at, named called or made look like a fool for another persons taste in film. Now if it's something between you and I, you have always made snide remarks at me from day one on my choices of entertainment. You always come across like the guy that owns an iMac and scoffs at anyone with a PC. Look at this thread for example, you're the guy that came in here, had to mention my name and then post a little sarcasm. However, I didn't post anything directed at you, therefore there was no reason for you to post your sarcastic jab at me. Now, if you wanted to joke around with me as Eddie did, I'm all game and enjoy a good luagh. I could have said something about your choice of "2001", as I think it's the most boring, long winded piece of crap ever made, but I didn't mention a word.

Tim,


My innocuous post wasn't even intended as a jab of any kind, friendly or otherwise, just an observation that you had, in fact, chosen my pick for worst film of all-time (American Beauty) as one of your favorite. As John writes, it's always interesting and amusing to see how different people's "best" and "worst" lists can share so many similarities. I made no implication that your selection of AB reflects on you in any way. You're the one who read something into it that wasn't there.

I was completely unaware of this "history" between us. It's news to me. I thought we got along fine, and I enjoy most of your posts here. Sorry to hear it isn't so.

[Post edited by csjlong on Apr 12, 2008]

tim,

i have to agree with chris on this one. he wasn't really attacking you. plus, you two have ganged up on others plenty of times, so more often than not, you two are buddy-buddy. let's not lose perspective here--the real chodes are the blu-ray lovers who haven't stopped asking inane questions about what blu-ray players to buy (answer--none of the above). (Y)

eddie

E.T. Should be mentioned on this thread as being one of the BEST movies of all time!

chris long brilliantly stated -

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"Tim... I made no implication that your selection of AB (American Beauty) reflects on you in any way. You're the one who read something into it that wasn't there."

Oh yes - thank you for saying this Chris! Some people here (you know who) take a simple film-criticism and turn it into a 'personal thang'.... making a thread's topic turn into a SOAP OPERA.

As for 'ganging' up on others, anyone who cares to review this message board for the last few years, will see some multiple 'gang-ups' by Tim and Eddie against others - sometimes for fun, other times for their SOAP OPERA. And then one or the other has to make a 'political' statement too (usually Eddie).

And for the record, I said A.Beauty was "NOT the BEST movie of all tim". Tim said I thought it was 'mediocre'... evidence? Again, that's his soap opera in action. However, my opinion of this Best Picture winner is only a little better than Chris Long's, but I can think of other films that are even worse than AB.

And I did include both Godfather films (CHOSEN BY TIM! to his credit) in my opinion of GREAT choices for the BEST movie... but, but, but woe unto me for briefly disagreeing with Msg Bd DICATATOR Tim Raynor in saying that A.B. is "NOT the BEST movie of all time". That criticism was too much for the emotional Tim.

P.S. 2001 is one of the greatest films ever made - not a boring moment in it. Every time you watch it, your mind is so engaged in THOUGHTS about 'this and that'. I am still amazed at the special effects and photography of 2001 - which I own on HD-DVD.

-JIMI (the Voodoo Chid)

http://www.dvdtown.com/messageboard/topic/6149/6/-1

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i have to agree with chris on this one. he wasn't really attacking you. plus, you two have ganged up on others plenty of times, so more often than not, you two are buddy-buddy.

Eddie,



LOL!

True, I actually do get along with Chris and yourself and I appologize to Chris for being too tempramental. I just get tired of how we get a good thread going and it goes downhill after some stupid, snide comment either by me, you, Chris, Love, etc. Like I said, I don't mind the lighthearted joking and teasing but there are times it's hard to tell if various remarks are subtle attacks or not. In Love's cae, I consider it a subtle attack and even you mentioned we was crying Wolf. Of course, as usual, Love always denies any credibility or responibility for his actions, but then I shouldn't expect any less from a Bush supporter.

Which one below reminds us of Tim? hmmm...



[Post edited by Love Hendrix! on Apr 12, 2008]

And which one reminds us of Jimi Love?

"Where Movies Matter..."

Understand Tim?

Watching this should help you...









-JIMI (the Voodoo Child)

The difference here is David Spade "Acts" like an idiot, whereas Bush "IS" an idiot!

Therefore, your comback makes YOU look even more like an idiot! Nice job Loverboy.

overall, I would say CASABlanca would be mine, and i am only (hehe) 38 years old. Citizen Kane IMO is WAY overated.

I also like Godfather II, Once Upon a Time in America, Spartacus, Ben-Hur, Cleopatra, Dawn of the Dead (1976), Unforgiven, Tombstone, and The Exorcist, to name a few.

[Post edited by Love Hendrix! on Apr 12, 2008]

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The difference here is David Spade "Acts" like an idiot, whereas Bush "IS" an idiot! Therefore, your comback makes YOU look even more like an idiot!

HAHAHAHA


Let's review the evidence once more...

Re: The BEST Movie of all time?

Jimi's response... Casablanca, Citizen's Kane, Godfather 1&2, The Deer Hunter, It's a Wonderful Life, Gone With the Wind, Ben-Hur, are all excellent choices, but American Beauty??... Uh, no - definitely NOT "the BEST movie of all time".

Your witness counselor...

-JIMI (the Voodoo Child)

[Post edited by Love Hendrix! on Apr 12, 2008]

Blades of Glory.

Tim.....Hendrix.....Get it together man!

Yeah...I like E.T. too. Something about that finger..... )

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Tim.....Hendrix.....Get it together man!

Jimi Love supports Bush, the term "get it together" is not in his vocabulary.

Hendrix, where do you guys find this stuff?

Think it will be available on Blu-ray soon?

Skyhawk,

Google Image search my friend, Google Image search.

Tim

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"Like I said, I don't mind the lighthearted joking and teasing but there are times it's hard to tell if various remarks are subtle attacks or not."

> Stills from a GREAT motion picture - 2001...
















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American Beauty??... Uh, no - definitely NOT "the BEST movie of all time".

Love,

Do you know the meaning of "drop it" or would you like to keep up the childish behavior for another day? It makes no difference to me either way -- just a question?

Tim

I guess I can accept your form of an ^apology, Tim.

Love,

I'm NOT appologizing, I'm asking a question. Again, do you want to keep this going for another day or are you able to be a stand up guy and drop it?

Tim

Yeah, it figures you won't be a 'stand-up guy' and apologize for unprovoked, antagonistic verbal actions against other opinions about this thread's topic. Plus the usual political attacks (which is irrelevant here). As I said on an earlier page in this thread...

Tim... it's just opinions and fair criticism. How come you enjoy giving critical opinions here (for many years now), but seem to resent when others do the same to something you've said? I respect yours, Eddie's, and others opinions, and would expect the same from yourself about mine, whether we are in agreement or not.

So.... IMO American Beauty did not deserve the Oscar for Best Picture. Just an opinion, OK?




-JIMI (the Voodoo Child)

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So.... IMO American Beauty did not deserve the Oscar for Best Picture.

So which should have won then? Let's see, the other contenders for that year were "The Cider House Rules", "The Green Mile", "The Insider", and "The Sixth Sense".

Now, "No Country for Old Men" IMHO shouldn't have won best picture for 2007.

Love,

I don't have a problem with the fact that you don't like the film. In your first post you used "??" which was directed at ME since I'm the only one that mentioned the film -- then you commented that it is NOT the GREATEST film. Is it possible that you could look ever more like the bully in the sandbox trying to make me look like a fool for mentioning the film? IMO, that's how it came across to me and I will not sit idle while you try to make me look like a fool for my choice. You could have easily said you didn't care for the movie and moved on, but you chose to question "??" my choice and then made a comment as though you were the authority on what a GREAT film IS.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0169547/awards

According to the above link, and according to its peers in the industry, it would certainly appear that "American Beauty" IS a GREAT film. Therefo