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Papillon (1973)
The best escape movie ever
Forget the Shawshank Redemption this great adventure story based on real events is the best prison movie ever made. As a child this was the first movie that really had a profound impact on me & moved me to tears. Even now the final scenes of Papillon on Devils Island trying to convince his friend Dega to make one last final break for freedom with him swell the emotions within me! Great performances from McQueen & Hoffman and great location work coupled with an arousing musical score. Once you have seen this film it is hard to ever forget it. A true classic of cinema. It may be a little long and slow paced at times ... but then that is the solitude & boredom of a dismal penal colony existence.
Alfie (1966)
A classic in any era.
I have just managed to pick this film up on DVD for a bargain price for what is a classic in any era. The way the film is shot, Caine's acting and the music score just draw you in to Alfie's tale. The film does not hide from the grim consequences of Alfie's selfish life but at the end of it you feel sorry for him as his life is really empty as a result. A Film with a message & Caine is mesmerising in the lead role. Great soundtrack from Jazzman Sonny Rollins & the end theme by Burt Bacharach (and sung by Cher) is a classic ballad that leaves you in deep though after what you have seen ...
Taxi Driver (1976)
The Greatest Film Ever.
This is in my opinion the greatest film ever made. This is not just a film, this is an experience, not to be missed. It is not always comfortable viewing, but the best films never are. The dialogue, direction, musical score, camera work, and acting are the best you'll ever see in one film. This is a masterpiece of 70's American Cinema. De-Niro gives one of the greatest performances on screen ever. The supporting cast are great too. The film is a rollercoaster of emotion and life will never seem the same again after viewing this powerful film. As a study of one man's alienation in an Urban Hell it has a strong message also. This film is not entertainment, this film is life at its most disturbing edge and yet it is hauntingly brilliant. Scorsese & De-Niro should have both got oscars for this. If you have not seen this film - don't watch it - go out and buy it, because you'll be watching it more than once.