Saturday, July 2, 2005

28 Sweet Movies

I've decided to start compiling a list of movies that I think everyone should see, fan of the pertaining genre or not. They are listed in no particular order with a quick explaination of why you should see them. They're just personal choices so even though I say that everyone should watch them at least once, I can't guarantee your enjoyment. If you'd like a more thorough synopsis or some more information on any of the movies on this lsit, feel free to contact me.

Movies listed with an asterisk are noted as being especially important or emotionally driven.

  • The Godfather (1972)|Why?
    Family, even mob families, are very important.


  • The Empire Strikes Back (1977)|Why?
    Han Solo is the most manly roughneck in existance, and he fucked Princess Leia!


  • Pukp Fiction (1994)|Why?
    Uncensored graphic violence, racist quips and drugs. And Phil LaMarr!


  • Raiders of the Lost Arc (1981)|Why?
    Re: Harrison Ford and Melting Nazis.


  • *To Kill A Mockingbird (1962)|Why?
    Atticus Finch defends a black man accused of raping a white girl in the deep American south. (Requires big balls)


  • Se7en (1995)|Why?
    Sinning is a great way to pass the time, Kevin Spacey plays a maniac.


  • Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975)|Why?
    Random comedy is truly genious, and there's a savage killer bunny.


  • A Clockwork Orange (1971)|Why?
    Uncompromisingly evil to passively good, and the relationships between old friends and enemies.


  • Reservoir Dogs (1992)|Why?
    Best heist movie ever created.


  • Donnie Darko (2001)|Why?
    The Bunny


  • Sin City (2005)|Why?
    Simply the best comic book-to-movie adaptation ever done.


  • Forrest Gump (1994)|Why?
    Great story, great characters, loved the whole integration throughout history.


  • Full Metal Jacket |Why?
    Best Vietnam War movie ever. R. Lee Ermey made it a winner.


  • Terminator 2: Judgement Day (1991)|Why?
    One of the best sequels to a B-Movie ever, great special effects even today.


  • Young Frankenstein (1974)|Why?
    Gene Wilder and Marty Feldman


  • *Gandhi (1982)|Why?
    Extremely powerful. A must see!


  • The Big Lewbowski (1998)|Why?
    The Dude is The Man when it comes to pissing awesomeness and sweating swooze.


  • The Exorcist (1973)|Why?
    One of the scariest flicks ever made.


  • The Last Remake of Beau Geste (1977)|Why?
    One of the funniest movies that no one's ever seen!


  • This Is Spinal Tap (1984)|Why?
    Improvisational comedy at it's absolute best.


  • Rain Man (1988)|Why?
    Strong preformance from D.Hoffman, great story.


  • Heat (1995)|Why?
    DeNiro and Pacino facing off.


  • Night of the Living (1968)|Why?
    Excellent social commentary and flesh-eating zombies.


  • Army of Darkness (1993)|Why?
    Best Comedy/Horror movie ever created, some of the best movie quotes of alltime are contained within.


  • *Ray (2004)|Why?
    Brilliant acting brings you into the life of Ray Charles.


  • *Life is Beautiful (1997)|Why?
    An unforgettable fable that proves love, family and imagination conquer all


  • House of Flying Daggers (2004)|Why?
    Amazing cinematography and visual conception. Great fight scenes as well.


  • Pink Floyd The Wall (1982)|Why?
    Awesome music, awesome visuals, trippy story.


That's all for now folks.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory is not listed why?!

Kristoffer Mortensen said...

No movie by that name has ever existed.