My Favorite Films
I haven't seen much, but I am working on watching every movie on the top 250 list.
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- DirectorMike NicholsStarsElizabeth TaylorRichard BurtonGeorge SegalA bitter, aging couple, with the help of alcohol, use their young houseguests to fuel anguish and emotional pain towards each other over the course of a distressing night.For over 2 hours long, we get to watch George and Martha yell at each other, and hurt each other. Filmed with much audacity, and edited with sublime brilliance, Mike Nichols creates stunning drama. All the actors provide gripping, and unforgettable performances. Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf creates a world of destruction and shocking drama, captured through a haunting cinematography, and textured with vivid lighting.
- DirectorMichel GondryStarsJim CarreyKate WinsletTom WilkinsonWhen their relationship turns sour, a couple undergoes a medical procedure to have each other erased from their memories forever.Even though it was confusing on the first viewing, it didn't matter because the characters are very realistic and enticing. The movie is heart breaking at times, and sometimes you are just having fun with them, but the dramatic bits are very compelling. The acting is great, Eternal Sunshine is romantic comedy for both male and female.
- DirectorElem KlimovStarsAleksey KravchenkoOlga MironovaLiubomiras LauceviciusAfter finding an old rifle, a young boy joins the Soviet resistance movement against ruthless German forces and experiences the horrors of World War II.Characters run through gloomy and drab landscapes while the camera follows behind, uninterrupted by superfluous edits, making for some of the most impressive and beautiful camerawork I've ever seen. One gets lost in the haunting world of Come and See quite easily thanks to its unforgettable images and the truly magnificent performance from Aleksei Kravchenko.
- DirectorJohn SchlesingerStarsDustin HoffmanJon VoightSylvia MilesA naive hustler travels from Texas to New York City to seek personal fortune, finding a new friend in the process.John Schlesinger's vision is extraordinary.
- DirectorClaude LelouchStarsAnouk AiméeJean-Louis TrintignantPierre BarouhA widow and a widower find their relationship developing into love, but their past tragedies prove hard to overcome, causing them to proceed with utmost delicacy.A Man and a Woman is a beautifully shot film. Its light mood, romantic music, fair composition, gorgeous handheld shots, and sporadic cutting leaves an indelible impression of falling in love.
- DirectorArthur PennStarsWarren BeattyFaye DunawayMichael J. PollardBored waitress Bonnie Parker falls in love with an ex-con named Clyde Barrow and together they start a violent crime spree through the country, stealing cars and robbing banks.The movie's most greatest achievement is its ability to glorify the characters and their way of life, while the audience can't help but be swept away by the decadence, the freedom. Bonnie and Clyde engages our sympathies through the vivid performances from the leads, the gorgeous cinematography, the erratic editing, and the gritty and candid screenplay.
- DirectorJonathan DemmeStarsJodie FosterAnthony HopkinsScott GlennA young F.B.I. cadet must receive the help of an incarcerated and manipulative cannibal killer to help catch another serial killer, a madman who skins his victims.With the two most compelling performances I've ever seen, the movie is entirely thrilling ! What makes this movie so astonishing is the chemistry between Hannibal Lector and Clarice Starling. The film is compelling with surprises, and also contains has a intensely scary ending, this movie is stunning !
- DirectorJames CameronStarsSigourney WeaverMichael BiehnCarrie HennDecades after surviving the Nostromo incident, Ellen Ripley is sent out to re-establish contact with a terraforming colony but finds herself battling the Alien Queen and her offspring.Superbly entertaining, the movie has memorable characters with a startling performance by Sigourney Weaver. Once we get past the first our of character development that does not bore, what we get is tightly edited, action filled, chillingly suspenseful, expert filmmaking. Riddled with action, the movie does not forget the characters. The movie ends with probably the most awesome fight scene ever. I suggest the special edition.
- DirectorMike NicholsStarsDustin HoffmanAnne BancroftKatharine RossA disillusioned college graduate finds himself torn between his older lover and her daughter.The Graduate remains as timeless and resonate as ever. It is easy to spot many of the film's influence in many modern comedy films. The film contains two brilliant performances, Dustin Hoffman as the nervous Ben, and Anne Bancroft makes for an effective villain as Mrs. Robinson. In combination of brilliant performances, interesting characters, a timeless love story, beautiful camerawork, and an excellent screenplay, The Graduate is a timeless film that will thrill.
- DirectorJames CameronStarsArnold SchwarzeneggerLinda HamiltonEdward FurlongA cyborg, identical to the one who failed to kill Sarah Connor, must now protect her ten year old son John from an even more advanced and powerful cyborg.My favorite movie of all time. I don't have ANY complaints about this movie. The story is simple and effective, characters are interesting, the movie is visually breathe taking, the effects hold up, filled with action. This movie provides repeated viewings
- DirectorM. Night ShyamalanStarsBruce WillisHaley Joel OsmentToni ColletteMalcolm Crowe, a child psychologist, starts treating a young boy, Cole, who encounters dead people and convinces him to help them. In turn, Cole helps Malcolm reconcile with his estranged wife.This is a gripping drama that scares a few times and thrills through the whole movie. The acting is among the best I've seen, from Haley to Bruce, to Toni, we connect with the characters very much. The tone of the movie is breathe taking. We sympathize Haley's character through the movie, we are scared with him, we cry with him, we laugh with him. But my favorite character is Cole's mother. She is a frustrated single mother who has many failed attempts to connect with her son. The scene between Cole and his mother in the car at the end of the movie is the most touching I've ever seen. Great twist ending by the way, you'll never see it coming !
- DirectorAlfonso CuarónStarsJulianne MooreClive OwenChiwetel EjioforIn 2027, in a chaotic world in which women have somehow become infertile, a former activist agrees to help transport a miraculously pregnant woman to a sanctuary at sea.Children of Men has an intriguing premise. The film is brutally emotional, it is shocking several times, and the action scenes are impressive, original, and very intense. The cinematography is slick and stylish, this movie creates a entirely believable future.
- DirectorAng LeeStarsJake GyllenhaalHeath LedgerMichelle WilliamsEnnis and Jack are two shepherds who develop a sexual and emotional relationship. Their relationship becomes complicated when both of them get married to their respective girlfriends.Anytime a film's subject is close to home, it's hard for anyone to judge the film objectively. Brokeback Mountain is meditative in its pace, poetic in its symbolism, and affectionate in its story. Ang Lee's film transcends its ostensible audience and ends up being a powerful love story. It's effects are devastatingly real.
- DirectorDavid FincherStarsMichael DouglasDeborah Kara UngerSean PennAfter a wealthy San Francisco banker is given an opportunity to participate in a mysterious game, his life is turned upside down as he begins to question if it might really be a concealed conspiracy to destroy him.In my opinion, The Game is a vastly underrated film. Though the characters aren't that interesting, and the story isn't award worthy, what makes this all the more compelling is the wonderful direction from David Fincher. He sucks us right into the movie from the beginning. Even if the story has some cliche thrills, lots of them are done in a stylish way. The strange events are creepy, the editing is effective, beautiful cinematography, great acting, and great ending ! The Game is thoroughly suspenseful !
- DirectorDavid FincherStarsMorgan FreemanBrad PittKevin SpaceyTwo detectives, a rookie and a veteran, hunt a serial killer who uses the seven deadly sins as his motives.The clever concept translates well onto paper as the screenplay is deftly written complete with gruesome deaths, good characterization, plot twists (perhaps another expression for being unpredictable), and immense tension and suspense. As with all of David Fincher's films, the cinematography is unique and extremely arresting. The acting is appropriate, direction is excellent, the score is haunting. It's a truly thrilling thriller with one of the most memorable villains, and a mesmerizing ending.
- DirectorJean-Pierre JeunetStarsAudrey TautouMathieu KassovitzRufusDespite being caught in her imaginative world, Amelie, a young waitress, decides to help people find happiness. Her quest to spread joy leads her on a journey where she finds true love.It probably has been said many times but Amelie is the ultimate feel good movie. The screenplay is witty and light, the movie is hilarious at times, the music is beautiful, unbeatable cinematography, goofy characters, the movie drops a tiny bit when the romance part kicks in, but does not kill the charm.
- DirectorJames CameronStarsLeonardo DiCaprioKate WinsletBilly ZaneA seventeen-year-old aristocrat falls in love with a kind but poor artist aboard the luxurious, ill-fated R.M.S. Titanic.
- DirectorDavid FincherStarsJodie FosterKristen StewartForest WhitakerA divorced woman and her diabetic daughter take refuge in their newly-purchased house's safe room when three men break-in, searching for a missing fortune.Entirely moody, Panic Room is a smart thriller. Though we don't really connect with the characters, they do not do stupid stuff like you see in horror movies. The characters to smart things, but they fail, which makes the film more sympathizable (?). At its most intense, Panic Room is literally edge of your seat, you will be tense ! Great cinematography, good acting, good score, excellent direction, smart script, this is an above average thriller
- DirectorAlfred HitchcockStarsJames StewartGrace KellyWendell CoreyA wheelchair-bound photographer spies on his neighbors from his Greenwich Village courtyard apartment window and, despite the skepticism of his fashion-model girlfriend, becomes convinced one of them has committed murder.The genius of Rear Window is that watching a film is not far from spying on your neighbors, which produces the unprecedented effect of being easily drawn into the world of Rear Window. The main character looks through his neighbors' windows and watch their lives much like audiences watching characters' lives through the screen. Alfred Hitchcock fully utilizes this opportunity and create a fascinating world full of dismal little lives and the drama that exists in between. All the performances are fine, the set is magnificent, all else is top notch. Rear Window is not only a rare film that is arguably absolutely perfect, but it is a masterpiece in terms story telling.
- DirectorRidley ScottStarsSigourney WeaverTom SkerrittJohn HurtThe crew of a commercial spacecraft encounters a deadly lifeform after investigating a mysterious transmission of unknown origin.Strong performances all around. Simple and effective storyline. Masterful camerawork, masterful editing. The cinematography and visual designs are transcendent, and looks stunningly modern. Alien makes for an extremely taut thriller.
- DirectorJoseph H. LewisStarsJohn DallPeggy CumminsBerry KroegerTwo disturbed young people release their fascination with guns through a crime spree.Gun Crazy tells a rather simple story with great acting, brisk editing, and some rather unique and innovative cinematography/framing for its time.
- DirectorWilliam FriedkinStarsKenneth NelsonPeter WhiteLeonard FreyTempers fray and true selves are revealed when a heterosexual accidentally intrudes on a homosexual party.The strength of this movie is its mordant and biting script, which maintains most of its power even today. The late 60s/early 70s filmmaking enhances its potency, made all the more noteworthy by its degree of honesty considering its release date.
- DirectorBrian De PalmaStarsSissy SpacekPiper LaurieAmy IrvingCarrie White, a shy, friendless teenage girl who is sheltered by her domineering, religious mother, unleashes her telekinetic powers after being humiliated by her classmates at her senior prom.Carrie's vivid and innovative use of composition, camera movement, long takes, editing, slow motion, and not to mention split screen, makes the film all the more powerful and frightening. That is not to mention the terrific acting and screenplay.
- DirectorChristopher LarkinStarsRobert McLaneCurt GarethBo WhiteA poignant romantic drama examines the life of gay 26 year old, ex-monk, school teacher living in Manhattan. When he meets a man at a gay bar, they connect and are soon living together. Unfortunately their views on monogamy don't match.Its story and acting are weak, but when put in historical perspective, A Very Natural Thing is an audacious and groundbreaking film. Its then unusual honesty and respect for its subject matter is equaled by the cinematography and editing. A Very Natural Thing is an invaluable time capsule, a treasure, a gem!
- DirectorBilly WilderStarsJack LemmonShirley MacLaineFred MacMurrayA Manhattan insurance clerk tries to rise in his company by letting its executives use his apartment for trysts, but complications and a romance of his own ensue.Beautiful cinematography, and beautiful chemistry. The film was taboo breaking at the time which make the film feels daring and still fresh. It is also funny and surprisingly dark. The apartment also has really good acting, and great dialogue. The Apartment is a very, very, very, classy movie.