Greatest Movie ever made?

[Muniflex]

What would you say the Greatest movie ever made was?

[benjamin]

monsters inc.

[Muniflex]

monsters inc.

Lol
The acting, lighting, sfx and production = awesome!

I don't think you are taking this serious are you Ben?:P

[benjamin]

monsters inc. and toy story are my favourite films ever :]]]

[Muniflex]

monsters inc. and toy story are my favourite films ever :]]]

There is a difference between your fav and best made.

Toy story 1 or 2?

[Neil]

Toy Story 1 was awesome but the greatest movie ever made is The Godfather

In MY opinion it would be Nightmare before Christmas but that's only because I've never been into the mafia gangster stuff xD

[Neversoft]

Lord of the Rings trilogy
The Time Machine
Spiderman 1
The Island
Reign Over Me
Riddick
Rocky
New Police Story
Letters From Iwo Jima
Jurassic Park

Legendary movies.

[crans]

I love war movies, so movies like Enemy at the Gates & Lord of the rings trilogy.

[Misawa]

Lord of the Rings trilogy
The Time Machine
Spiderman 1
The Island
Reign Over Me
Riddick
Rocky
New Police Story
Letters From Iwo Jima
Jurassic Park

Legendary movies.

I think he means the actual greatest film of all time, rather than your favourites, because some that I've seen in this thread definitely could not be classed as actual greatest of all time.

My favourite film of all time is JAWS. But the greatest film of all time is The Shawshank Redemption. It's utterly perfect.

[Neversoft]

I think he means the actual greatest film of all time, rather than your favourites, because some that I've seen in this thread definitely could not be classed as actual greatest of all time.

My favourite film of all time is JAWS. But the greatest film of all time is The Shawshank Redemption. It's utterly perfect.

There is no greatest film of all time.

[Misawa]

Everyone has their own personal view on the greatest film of all time. I think the creator of this thread was trying to get people to name what they think is that film. There is a strong difference in what people think is the absolute greatest film of all time, and what their own personal favourites are. Like I said, I enjoy JAWS over any other film that I have ever seen, but in terms of pure quality, I name The Shawshank Redemption.

[Muniflex]

Everyone has their own personal view on the greatest film of all time. I think the creator of this thread was trying to get people to name what they think is that film. There is a strong difference in what people think is the absolute greatest film of all time, and what their own personal favourites are. Like I said, I enjoy JAWS over any other film that I have ever seen, but in terms of pure quality, I name The Shawshank Redemption.

Yea that is what i was meaning.

And to be honest, i think i'd have to agree with you on Shawshank Redemption. It is awesome!:D

[Virgin Mary]

Shawshank Redemption :)

[Muniflex]

Shall i make a Shawshank appreciation site?:P

[Misawa]

Shall i make a Shawshank appreciation site?:P

There are already many.

[leah]

Disney Films! ;]

[Muniflex]

There are already many.

Mmmmm...

It really is a great film though, i have some special edition DVD...

[Disaronno]

Saving Private Ryan
Pulp Fiction
Resevoir Dogs (Sp?)

[Muniflex]

Saving Private Ryan
Pulp Fiction
Resevoir Dogs (Sp?)

Havn't seen any of those:S

[Disaronno]

WHAT:O
Youve never seen Saving Private Ryan?
You havent lived:(

[Neil]

Saving Private Ryan
Pulp Fiction
Resevoir Dogs (Sp?)

Awesome movies but I was never into Pulp Fiction, it isn't that good xD

[Disaronno]

Meh, it was okay. It just beats a lot of movies.


One i forgot was, Face Off

[Muniflex]

Meh, it was okay. It just beats a lot of movies.


One i forgot was, Face Off

Whats is Face Off about? It is a term used in Ice Hockey.

[Disaronno]

Its fairly confusing, but basically

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119094/plotsummary

[Muniflex]

Lol that looks wierd!

But i'll look out for it:P

[Disaronno]

Yea its good. But what you cant do is watch it half way through! Omg, the first time i did i was ahhhhhhhh what the hell?

Star wars and LoTR arent bad either

[Muniflex]

Yea its good. But what you cant do is watch it half way through! Omg, the first time i did i was ahhhhhhhh what the hell?

Lol, i love confusing films...

[Misawa]

Quentin Tarantino's Pulp Fiction is one of the true greats.

[Neil]

Quentin Tarantino's Pulp Fiction is one of the true greats.

Why do you put every movie name in italics..? :S

[drama]

Shawshank redemption was fantastic i thought.
And KiDULTHOOD is pretty decent aswell, but it's not exactly the best film, but probably my favourite.

[Slowpoke]

Simpsons Movie. I really like Battle Royale and Monsters Inc too :)!

[-Xiangu-]

I can't say the greatest of all time because "all time" hasn't happened yet :P"

My favourites must be LOTR Trilogy, Jaws and Rent

[Misawa]

Why do you put every movie name in italics..? :S

Just proper English - a more correct way of putting " " is to italisise.

[Neil]

Just proper English - a more correct way of putting " " is to italisise.

Yea but it's weird, just saying the name is enough xD

[Misawa]

Yea but it's weird, just saying the name is enough xD

I like to be prim and proper. :)

[Ugawa]

The never ending story

It's been my favourite since i was a little girl.

XX

[Misawa]

The never ending story

It's been my favourite since i was a little girl.

XX

I loved that when I was young.

[e5]

Top gun.

[Misawa]

Top gun.

Overrated in my opinion.

[Xeck]

Pulp Fiction is a classic, I need to see The Shawshank Redemption, I'm sure we have it somewhere. Not sure on the greatest movie ever... I haven't seen Goodfellas or any of The Godfather films.

If I have to choose, I'd go for Hercules in New York. :eusa_whis

Oohh and The Usual Suspects and Se7en are awesome too. :]

[cocaine]

Hot Fuzz

damn is that an awesome film

or

day after tomorrow

[Jõnathan]

1984.
Brilliant soundtrack too

[Andeeh]

I found Saving private ryan great war movie

Also Supersize me documentuary was good

Jurrasic park 1 is mint

[RedStratocas]

many movie experts and critics agree that citizen kane is the greatest film of all time. it tops virtually every list.

unfortunately, i've never seen it, haha.

but my favorite film of all time is little miss sunshine.

[Misawa]

Citizen Kane is indeed a phenomenal film. Definitely go and watch it if you like black and whites.

Se7ven is a brilliant film as well, as is the original Jurassic Park.

[Meti]

A good movie, is "Das Boot" PS: It's 8 hours long :D

[Misawa]

Haha, Das Boot, I've only seen excerts. I haven't stepped up to the challenge yet.

[RedStratocas]

Citizen Kane is indeed a phenomenal film. Definitely go and watch it if you like black and whites.

im planing on it, i just need to find it.

[Misawa]

im planing on it, i just need to find it.

Shouldn't be a difficulty?

[Neil]

Deep Impact, Independence Day (sp?) and The Dark Crystal are some other pretty awesome movies

[Misawa]

Deep Impact, Independence Day (sp?) and The Dark Crystal are some other pretty awesome movies

Dark Crystal, hehehe.

[GhostFace-]

Silence of the lambs.


thus i have never seen it

[Neil]

Silence of the lambs.


thus i have never seen it


That movie is good, I love the book, one of the only books I could really get into :P

[Janet Snakehole]

Moulin Rouge.
:]

OH.
and Mean Girls, definately.

[Misawa]

Moulin Rouge.
:]

OH.
and Mean Girls, definately.

Mean Girls, are you serious? That is a perfect example of pure, unadulterated junk.

The Silence Of The Lambs is absolutely brilliant.

[Janet Snakehole]

Yeah, Im serious.
I love it!

I cant really comment on The Silence of The Lambs as Ive never watched it before.

[Virgin Mary]

I think Titanic is up there, The Exorcist and The Shining are good but overlooked because of their genre. I think animated movies like Spirited Away and Beauty and the Beast are overlooked because of what they are too.

[Muniflex]

Can't say i agree with The Shining...

It is meant to be one of the scariest movies ever made, i watched it in a caravan in the middle of a thunderstorm and still wasn't scared:rolleyes:


(This should so be stickied:P)

[Jord]

I have loads

The godfather
300
Meet the spartans
Knocked up
ET

[Muniflex]

I have loads

The godfather
300
Meet the spartans
Knocked up
ET


Meet the spartans?

Not heard of that....:S

[Stephen!]

Star Wars V, Empire Strikes back.

[Muniflex]

Mmm i like Star wWars films.....

[Wig44.]

The rocky films except rock 5 (tommy gun wth?)
Rambo films
300
Give my brain more tiem and I'll remember more films that I think are the best. I don't just mean my fav. either.

[The Undertaker]

King Kong & Jaws
Awesome<3

[Janet Snakehole]

Jaws is a good film too!
:]

[Jord]

Meet the spartans?

Not heard of that....:S


haha you will love it go on youtube and search it.

[Asher]

Titanic and As Good As It Gets

[Misawa]

Meet The Spartans is trash.

[Mrs.Lampard]

-Dirty Dancing
-Titanic
-Saving Private Ryan
-Jaws
-Home Alone
-Pretty Woman,

I'll probz keep adding :)

[Ivake]

Jaws,
Robocop,
Starship Troopers
Pulp Fiction
Resevoir Dogs
Independance Day
The Stand (6.5 hours long)

[Muniflex]

So, so far the most posted film has been Jaws....

[Ivake]

So, so far the most posted film has been Jaws....

It's a good film.

[Misawa]

Brilliant film, you mean.

[Ivake]

Brilliant film, you mean.


Greatest film of all time, you mean. :O

[Misawa]

Greatest film of all time, you mean. :O

JAWS is my favourite film of all time, I breathe it. I am a complete addict, and it is indeed one of the greatest, but I don't think it the greatest.

[Roboevil]

The Matrix: I don't like it as much as I should but, it's by far the greatest ever made.

[Misawa]

Are you joking? The Matrix is no where near the greatest film ever made. For a start its most famous element that everyone claims is original is a rip off of John Woo's Hard Boiled.

[Roboevil]

John Woo's Hard Boiled.

What's that?

[Misawa]

What's that?

A Chow Yun-Fat film about a police investigation full of carnage and chaos, and the innovator of "bullet-time" and slow-motion effects.

I don't see how you can say that The Matrix is the greatest film of all time. It's a corny affair and there are many, many, many far better films.

[Eamonn]

titanic or kill bill :eusa_whis

[@xP]

Titanic?

[Misawa]

The majority of Titanic's first viewers were female, and they only went to see the film because of Leonardo DiCaprio. It's a popular choice for that reason, it is not a particularly great film.

[RedStratocas]

The majority of Titanic's first viewers were female, and they only went to see the film because of Leonardo DiCaprio. It's a popular choice for that reason, it is not a particularly great film.

i think its extremely overrated. it was okay.

[Misawa]

i think its extremely overrated. it was okay.

Terribly overrated.

[Virgin Mary]

I like Jaws too, most old horror movies are the best for me. It's a shame they don't make movies like that nowadays.

[Rarelime]

For the time that it was made, The Exorcist.

[Misawa]

For the time that it was made, The Exorcist.

The Exorcist was considered the most horrific film of its time, not the greatest. It's not that spectacular.

[Infrontation]

The Exorcist was considered the most horrific film of its time, not the greatest. It's not that spectacular.

Hmmm no offence but I don't think its right for you to judge which is the greatest and which isn't by slating just about everyone elses favorites. Anyway shawshank redemption is overated.

[Misawa]

Hmmm no offence but I don't think its right for you to judge which is the greatest and which isn't by slating just about everyone elses favorites. Anyway shawshank redemption is overated.

This thread isn't about people's favourites. It's about the greatest film ever made - meaning not only the overall enjoyment factor - but direction, script, cinematography, cast performance, etc, etc.

Anyone who says that The Shawshank Redemption is overrated has their head in the sand.

[Infrontation]

This thread isn't about people's favourites. It's about the greatest film ever made - meaning not only the overall enjoyment factor - but direction, script, cinematography, cast performance, etc, etc.

Anyone who says that The Shawshank Redemption is overrated has their head in the sand.

Don't worry, I don't have my head in the sand but don't worry I don't want to start arguments with people like walls. Getting sense out of someone like you is almost as easy as getting blood from a stone.

[Misawa]

Don't worry, I don't have my head in the sand but don't worry I don't want to start arguments with people like walls. Getting sense out of someone like you is almost as easy as getting blood from a stone.

Sense? I have plenty of sense - film is my industry. Anyone who thinks that the film in question is overrated is the one in need of sense.

[Ivake]

Hmm, I'm only starting to enter the film industry, I shall be honest with you.
But in my fair opinion, Shawshank, is probably one of the greatest films
of all time, along with Jaws (2, 3+ weren't that great to be honest)

Shawshank is in no way overated, and saying Misawa, having no sense
especially! within the film industry, isn't very sensible to be honest with you.

[Misawa]

Hmm, I'm only starting to enter the film industry, I shall be honest with you.
But in my fair opinion, Shawshank, is probably one of the greatest films
of all time, along with Jaws (2, 3+ weren't that great to be honest)

Shawshank is in no way overated, and saying Misawa, having no sense
especially! within the film industry, isn't very sensible to be honest with you.

Thanks.

JAWS is definitely one of the greats. In my opinion JAWS 2 is an enjoyable film as well, whilst JAWS 3/3D has a good story but is executed poorly, despite a solid screenplay, and finally, JAWS: The Revenge, a great novel, is a horrific nail in the coffin for the saga on film.

[Neversoft]

I'm supprised Jurassic Park and Terminator 2 are being left out. They were well ahead of their time and to be honest, they look better than half of the CGI movies today.

[Misawa]

I'm supprised Jurassic Park and Terminator 2 are being left out. They were well ahead of their time and to be honest, they look better than half of the CGI movies today.

They are both fantastic.

[Magnetez]

I laugh at people who use the word overrated.
It's stupid - everyone has an opinion, and mass opinion cannot be judged as overrated because it doesn't match your opinion.

The Shawshank Redemption wasn't, in my personal opinion, as good as everyone claims it to be. It was good, it had a tight script and good charecterization. It just didn't have the overall essence that I had expected it to have. Too sentimental towards the end aswell, still I liked it.

Titanic wasn't "overrated" because a lot of people dislike it.

300 is definitely, ultimately 100% not one of the greatest films ever made. It was just an over-stretched video game cutscene tied in with a product-less advertisement; not an implication it was full of product placement, it just felt like any time an actor was to pull out a Coke bottle, look directly in the screen and yell "This Is Coke!".
Yeah, it was god-awful.

I'll list, in my opinion, some of the greatest films ever made:
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind by Michel Gondry. Film is absolutely phenomenal. Brilliant script, acting etc. Charlie Kaufman is a genius writer. This is also my favourite film.

Memento was also brilliant. Some claim it to be this generations Citizen Kane, I'll have to agree. Whilst I haven't seen CK in full, I've seen enough to notice it's brilliant cinematography. Rosebud.

Rear Window is one of Hitchcock's best. Perfect blend of drama, romance and thrills. The soundstage was brilliant, it's a great film to analyze and doesn't have any amazing twists. That's what's so great.

I'll list more when I can be bothered. But for now, here's my top ten favourite films:

Top films:
1. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)
2. The Truman Show (1998)
3. Psycho (1960)
4. A Clockwork Orange (1971)
5. Rear Window (1954)
6. A Streetcar Named Desire (1951)
7. One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest 1975)
8. Groundhog Day (1993)
9. Goodfellas (1990)
10. Westworld (1973)

[Misawa]

You have listed some good films. I prefer Psycho over Rear Window.

My top ten favourite films, in order, are:

1. JAWS
2. The Shawshank Redemption
3. The Third Man
4. Pulp Fiction
5. Citizen Kane
6. Heat
7. Pan's Labyrinth
8. The Green Mile
9. Sin City
10. The Godfather Part I

[Neversoft]

I laugh at people who use the word overrated.
It's stupid - everyone has an opinion, and mass opinion cannot be judged as overrated because it doesn't match your opinion.

The Shawshank Redemption wasn't, in my personal opinion, as good as everyone claims it to be. It was good, it had a tight script and good charecterization. It just didn't have the overall essence that I had expected it to have. Too sentimental towards the end aswell, still I liked it.

Titanic wasn't "overrated" because a lot of people dislike it.

300 is definitely, ultimately 100% not one of the greatest films ever made. It was just an over-stretched video game cutscene tied in with a product-less advertisement; not an implication it was full of product placement, it just felt like any time an actor was to pull out a Coke bottle, look directly in the screen and yell "This Is Coke!".
Yeah, it was god-awful.

I'll list, in my opinion, some of the greatest films ever made:
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind by Michel Gondry. Film is absolutely phenomenal. Brilliant script, acting etc. Charlie Kaufman is a genius writer. This is also my favourite film.

Memento was also brilliant. Some claim it to be this generations Citizen Kane, I'll have to agree. Whilst I haven't seen CK in full, I've seen enough to notice it's brilliant cinematography. Rosebud.

Rear Window is one of Hitchcock's best. Perfect blend of drama, romance and thrills. The soundstage was brilliant, it's a great film to analyze and doesn't have any amazing twists. That's what's so great.

I'll list more when I can be bothered. But for now, here's my top ten favourite films:

Top films:
1. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)
2. The Truman Show (1998)
3. Psycho (1960)
4. A Clockwork Orange (1971)
5. Rear Window (1954)
6. A Streetcar Named Desire (1951)
7. One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest 1975)
8. Groundhog Day (1993)
9. Goodfellas (1990)
10. Westworld (1973)

Haha, great description of 300.

Nice list, although I'd place One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest first out of them 10, but I haven't seen them all, so...

Another thing I am truly surpprised at... no one has mentioned The Usual Suspects? Please tell me you guys have seen that film? Pure brilliance in every way possible.

[Misawa]

Haha, great description of 300.

Nice list, although I'd place One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest first out of them 10, but I haven't seen them all, so...

Another thing I am truly surpprised at... no one has mentioned The Usual Suspects? Please tell me you guys have seen that film? Pure brilliance in every way possible.

It is indeed a very good film.

[Magnetez]

You have listed some good films. I prefer Psycho over Rear Window.

My top ten favourite films, in order, are:

1. JAWS
2. The Shawshank Redemption
3. The Third Man
4. Pulp Fiction
5. Citizen Kane
6. Heat
7. Pan's Labyrinth
8. The Green Mile
9. Sin City
10. The Godfather Part I

As do I, Psycho truly shook a bone.

1. JAWS - 8/10 (Jaws certainly is a great film. Frightening and quoteable. It didn't hit me as hard as the likes of say, Psycho did. Didn't, as some say, make me scared of the ocean. I don't think it did, I first watched it as a kid. I remember being wary, but that's about it. Silent Night, Deadly Night Part 2 made me scared of taking out the bins, though)
2. The Shawshank Redemption - 7/10 (Already commented!)
3. The Third Man - (Not seen this, but have wanted to in a while)
4. Pulp Fiction - 9/10 (I love this film. I don't think it's QT's best although. It certainly was a rollercoaster ride, entertaining and thrilling, and funny! Reservoir Dogs remains my favourite QT flick)
5. Citizen Kane - (I only blame HMV for never having this. And whenever it does, I never have the money. I'm not watching it online, it'd ruin the experience)
6. Heat - (Never heard of it! Must check IMDb)
7. Pan's Labyrinth - (I need to get into world cinema. I'll check this out one day)
8. The Green Mile - (I like Tom Hanks. Not seen this though, meh. I haven't seen many on your list, eh?)
9. Sin City - (I don't plan on seeing this. Looks terrible. Jessica Alba's in it right? Yeah, that puts me off)
10. The Godfather Part I - (My sister warned me to watch the whole trilogy consecutively, so until I have the time, the trilogy remains waiting in the house)

So you're a film fan then?

[Slowpoke]

I'm supprised Jurassic Park and Terminator 2 are being left out. They were well ahead of their time and to be honest, they look better than half of the CGI movies today.

I forgot about Jurassic Park! Twister is a good film too, I'm watching it on ITV2 now :)!

[Misawa]

As do I, Psycho truly shook a bone.

1. JAWS - 8/10 (Jaws certainly is a great film. Frightening and quoteable. It didn't hit me as hard as the likes of say, Psycho did. Didn't, as some say, make me scared of the ocean. I don't think it did, I first watched it as a kid. I remember being wary, but that's about it. Silent Night, Deadly Night Part 2 made me scared of taking out the bins, though)
2. The Shawshank Redemption - 7/10 (Already commented!)
3. The Third Man - (Not seen this, but have wanted to in a while)
4. Pulp Fiction - 9/10 (I love this film. I don't think it's QT's best although. It certainly was a rollercoaster ride, entertaining and thrilling, and funny! Reservoir Dogs remains my favourite QT flick)
5. Citizen Kane - (I only blame HMV for never having this. And whenever it does, I never have the money. I'm not watching it online, it'd ruin the experience)
6. Heat - (Never heard of it! Must check IMDb)
7. Pan's Labyrinth - (I need to get into world cinema. I'll check this out one day)
8. The Green Mile - (I like Tom Hanks. Not seen this though, meh. I haven't seen many on your list, eh?)
9. Sin City - (I don't plan on seeing this. Looks terrible. Jessica Alba's in it right? Yeah, that puts me off)
10. The Godfather Part I - (My sister warned me to watch the whole trilogy consecutively, so until I have the time, the trilogy remains waiting in the house)

So you're a film fan then?

I'm an independant film-maker.

I suppose Jessica Alba is a slight put-off when you view a cast list, but she's got a minor part. Sin City is brilliant. A dark noir tale split up into different stories pertaining to various individuals in one city.

Reservoir Dogs is a fantastic film, and is one of my favourites. I like the way Pulp Fiction is split into various stories and it is one of the most quotable films of all time. It's a masterpiece. Have you seen Quentin's latest film, Death Proof, it's good but a let-down.

[Magnetez]

I'm an independant film-maker.

I suppose Jessica Alba is a slight put-off when you view a cast list, but she's got a minor part. Sin City is brilliant. A dark noir tale split up into different stories pertaining to various individuals in one city.

Reservoir Dogs is a fantastic film, and is one of my favourites. I like the way Pulp Fiction is split into various stories and it is one of the most quotable films of all time. It's a masterpiece. Have you seen Quentin's latest film, Death Proof, it's good but a let-down.

No I haven't seen Quentin's latest film, it really looks bad. Those types of films really don't appeal.
Just for you, I'll check out Sin City. I try not to avoid a film because of one thing. Or any thing, on that matter.

Independent filmmaker? Interesting. I'm currently in the process of writing a script, still in the first draft but I love it. It's on the same par as Paul Thomas Anderson's Punch-Drunk Love (which is phenomenal also) and Eternal Sunshine.

I plan on filming it after the script is perfectio, so that will take a while. I have all appropriate crew, just need actors.
I have vision!

What films do you shoot? Specifically, what genre?

[Kardan]

Titanic or the Star Wars series.

[Neversoft]

I forgot about Jurassic Park! Twister is a good film too, I'm watching it on ITV2 now :)!

Twister isnt that great. :P Mentioning it in the same sentence as Jurassic Park is a sin.

[Misawa]

No I haven't seen Quentin's latest film, it really looks bad. Those types of films really don't appeal.
Just for you, I'll check out Sin City. I try not to avoid a film because of one thing. Or any thing, on that matter.

Independent filmmaker? Interesting. I'm currently in the process of writing a script, still in the first draft but I love it. It's on the same par as Paul Thomas Anderson's Punch-Drunk Love (which is phenomenal also) and Eternal Sunshine.

I plan on filming it after the script is perfectio, so that will take a while. I have all appropriate crew, just need actors.
I have vision!

What films do you shoot? Specifically, what genre?

Horror, Thriller and Drama. Yeah, writing a screenplay is usually a looong process, unless your name's Quentin Tarantino, and you finish masterpiece script in just two weeks.

As for Death Proof, it isn't a terribly bad film - it is good - but it's a let down when you know that he is the writer and director. It relies too heavily on the Tarantino universe of his other films, copying scenes from the likes of Reservoir Dogs and Pulp Fiction, and using the same brands, as well as an extreme amount of utterly pointless dialogue.

[Magnetez]

Horror, Thriller and Drama. Yeah, writing a screenplay is usually a looong process, unless your name's Quentin Tarantino, and you finish masterpiece script in just two weeks.

Or you're John Hughes, finishing a masterpiece script in two days. (The Breakfast Club)

[Misawa]

Or you're John Hughes, finishing a masterpiece script in two days. (The Breakfast Club)

Naturally.

As for Death Proof, it isn't a terribly bad film - it is good - but it's a let down when you know that he is the writer and director. It relies too heavily on the Tarantino universe of his other films, copying scenes from the likes of Reservoir Dogs and Pulp Fiction, and using the same brands, as well as an extreme amount of utterly pointless dialogue.

[Magnetez]

Naturally.

As for Death Proof, it isn't a terribly bad film - it is good - but it's a let down when you know that he is the writer and director. It relies too heavily on the Tarantino universe of his other films, copying scenes from the likes of Reservoir Dogs and Pulp Fiction, and using the same brands, as well as an extreme amount of utterly pointless dialogue.

I will check it out like, I don't like passing films unless it goes like this: _____ Movie. I think that is a first-hand excuse to vomit over the poster.

I go wrong in writing, I often put pointless dialogue or actions. But somehow, I manage to interpret them into something.

Example: I decided to randomly write in the fact that the main character couldn't open the coffee jar properly. Same with the tea jar.
I don't know why.
Then I realized it works with his character, y'know, not being able to let emotions out properly. Now it makes sense and people with a close eye for interpretation will understand it.
Happens a lot in my script actually.

[Misawa]

I will check it out like, I don't like passing films unless it goes like this: _____ Movie. I think that is a first-hand excuse to vomit over the poster.

I go wrong in writing, I often put pointless dialogue or actions. But somehow, I manage to interpret them into something.

Example: I decided to randomly write in the fact that the main character couldn't open the coffee jar properly. Same with the tea jar.
I don't know why.
Then I realized it works with his character, y'know, not being able to let emotions out properly. Now it makes sense and people with a close eye for interpretation will understand it.
Happens a lot in my script actually.

I could not agree more about the _Movie films.

At least you're not doing it deliberately. Tarantino screwed up blowing his own horn in his latest film.

[Metric.]

Little Miss Sunshine/mean girls

[Misawa]

Little Miss Sunshine/mean girls

Mean Girls the greatest film of all time? Err...

[Ivake]

You have listed some good films. I prefer Psycho over Rear Window.

My top ten favourite films, in order, are:

1. JAWS
2. The Shawshank Redemption
3. The Third Man
4. Pulp Fiction
5. Citizen Kane
6. Heat
7. Pan's Labyrinth
8. The Green Mile
9. Sin City
10. The Godfather Part I

I'm pretty much on the same page as you here.
All thoug, 5 & 3, I've never seen.
And, I'd replace Heat, with Pulp Fiction, as Mag said, it isn't QTs greatest film, but it's still a blast!




I laugh at people who use the word overrated.
It's stupid - everyone has an opinion, and mass opinion cannot be judged as overrated because it doesn't match your opinion.

The Shawshank Redemption wasn't, in my personal opinion, as good as everyone claims it to be. It was good, it had a tight script and good charecterization. It just didn't have the overall essence that I had expected it to have. Too sentimental towards the end aswell, still I liked it.

Titanic wasn't "overrated" because a lot of people dislike it.

300 is definitely, ultimately 100% not one of the greatest films ever made. It was just an over-stretched video game cutscene tied in with a product-less advertisement; not an implication it was full of product placement, it just felt like any time an actor was to pull out a Coke bottle, look directly in the screen and yell "This Is Coke!".
Yeah, it was god-awful.

I'll list, in my opinion, some of the greatest films ever made:
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind by Michel Gondry. Film is absolutely phenomenal. Brilliant script, acting etc. Charlie Kaufman is a genius writer. This is also my favourite film.

Memento was also brilliant. Some claim it to be this generations Citizen Kane, I'll have to agree. Whilst I haven't seen CK in full, I've seen enough to notice it's brilliant cinematography. Rosebud.

Rear Window is one of Hitchcock's best. Perfect blend of drama, romance and thrills. The soundstage was brilliant, it's a great film to analyze and doesn't have any amazing twists. That's what's so great.

I'll list more when I can be bothered. But for now, here's my top ten favourite films:

Top films:
1. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)
2. The Truman Show (1998)
3. Psycho (1960)
4. A Clockwork Orange (1971)
5. Rear Window (1954)
6. A Streetcar Named Desire (1951)
7. One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest 1975)
8. Groundhog Day (1993)
9. Goodfellas (1990)
10. Westworld (1973)


Also, some very great films here!
Goodfellas was brilliant. After I first watch Psycho, I was kinda' terrified of the shower, haha!


As do I, Psycho truly shook a bone.

1. JAWS - 8/10 (Jaws certainly is a great film. Frightening and quoteable. It didn't hit me as hard as the likes of say, Psycho did. Didn't, as some say, make me scared of the ocean. I don't think it did, I first watched it as a kid. I remember being wary, but that's about it. Silent Night, Deadly Night Part 2 made me scared of taking out the bins, though)
2. The Shawshank Redemption - 7/10 (Already commented!)
3. The Third Man - (Not seen this, but have wanted to in a while)
4. Pulp Fiction - 9/10 (I love this film. I don't think it's QT's best although. It certainly was a rollercoaster ride, entertaining and thrilling, and funny! Reservoir Dogs remains my favourite QT flick)
5. Citizen Kane - (I only blame HMV for never having this. And whenever it does, I never have the money. I'm not watching it online, it'd ruin the experience)
6. Heat - (Never heard of it! Must check IMDb)
7. Pan's Labyrinth - (I need to get into world cinema. I'll check this out one day)
8. The Green Mile - (I like Tom Hanks. Not seen this though, meh. I haven't seen many on your list, eh?)
9. Sin City - (I don't plan on seeing this. Looks terrible. Jessica Alba's in it right? Yeah, that puts me off)
10. The Godfather Part I - (My sister warned me to watch the whole trilogy consecutively, so until I have the time, the trilogy remains waiting in the house)

So you're a film fan then?

Jessica Alba doesn't play a big part in Sin City, it is an immense film
I do say.

Heat, well you have to check it out. 2 Great mafia stars rivalling up.
TOP NOTCH. Robert DeNiro vs Al Pacino, Although Al took the role of a cop, it was a brilliant film which I can watch over and over.


I'm also quite shocked the first Robocop didn't pop up.
Yes, it isn't popular nowadays, but it did set a huge fanbase and merchandise setting. It also set the career for Peter Verhoven, who then later on went to make Starship Troopers.

[Eamonn]

This thread isn't about people's favourites. It's about the greatest film ever made - meaning not only the overall enjoyment factor - but direction, script, cinematography, cast performance, etc, etc.

Anyone who says that The Shawshank Redemption is overrated has their head in the sand.
ultimately at the end of the day asking someone what is the greatest move ever made is going to be someones own opinion cus really their isn't 'a greatest film of all time', unless it can be scientifically proven in some way of which I don't know about, and if you are going to ask someone what they think is actually the greatest film of all time, the majority will most likely say their favourite film opposed to a film they hated but thought it has excellent direction, so in theory this thread is about people's favourite films to some extent so just bear that in mind when people post stuff you may feel to be utter crap :P.

[dirrty]

Little Miss Sunshine/mean girls
mean girls is a well gd film!
propa jokes