My Favorite Movies, Part II

Those were the days... What I would give to have lived during this time, you have no idea...

I loved this! It was my kinda movie since I'm interested in anything that has to do with the '60s and '70s. I think Kiefer Sutherland was great.

Peace, man, peace.

This movie hits pretty close to home and it's a switch because people usually aren't too interested about what happens in central NY. Ha, oh well. I loved this movie mostly because Eliza Dushku played the main character but I just thought it was an overall great film.

WOW. This was absolutely heartbreaking. Ellen Page was phenomenal.

I thought this movie was great. I loved the quote at the end.

I really love this movie.

BEAUTIFUL movie. I love it.

This was a wonderful movie. I couldn't have thought of a better ending.

"Holy sheepshit!"

Oh my goodness... how much do I love these two?! xD

Wooow. There's so much to say about this movie that I don't even know where to begin. This was pure astonishing and I'm very surprised I hadn't seen it sooner. Dances With Wolves was wonderful and it's now one of my favorites. <3

A horror movie set around the Civil War era? Cool beans. I actually thought this movie was quite good. The atmosphere really made it happen. It was well-acted and I never saw the ending coming. The storyline was interesting and unique as well.

This was my kind of movie. Robin Williams was amazing in it. Poetry = love. "Uncle Walt" :]

I LOVE this movie. Everything from start to finish was wonderful. The locations were completely stunning.

Really good movie.

"There are worlds within worlds, Crysta. Everything in our world is connected by the delicate strands of the web of life, which is a balance between the forces of destruction and the magical forces of creation."

I just fell in love with this movie again. :) It used to be one of my favorites when I was very young. Wonderful movie with a great message. It's awesome that Cheech and Chong have little parts in it, haha. I didn't realize that til after. Anywho, I enjoyed seeing it again after all these years and... go treehuggers! ^-^

Yesssss. I love this. :)

Amazing film. Great story and beautiful imagery.

This is one of the best biographical films I've seen in a long time. I've appreciated and admired Frida Kahlo for a while now and Salma Hayek did a great job portraying her. Shine on, Frida. :]

Brutal, sickening, eye-opening. With that said, this movie is definitely not for everyone; actually I don't think it's for many people. This film will stick with you for days. What this poor girl went through was horrendous. But they couldn't have picked a better cast to play these parts. It was all totally believable.

Rest In Peace, Sylvia Likens.

LOVED this movie.

Ah, Gummo. I finally got to see this film and I'm glad I did. I must say, it was a very eye-opening experience.

LOVE THIS MOVIE! <3 :D

Dakota Fanning is one of the best young actresses today (IMO) and this film proves it. She is very believable and you could really feel her struggle. The ending was very inspiring. Just an amazing movie overall. Highly recommended.

Wow. This was definitely my kinda movie. Everything about it I loved. Great cast.

"How am I not myself?"

Now THIS is a movie everyone should see. Stunning, just stunning. Chris McCandless was a beautiful soul. "Freedom's just another word for nothin' left to lose ..."

Hahaha. Totally off-beat story and some of it didn't make much sense but that's what I loved about it. And I think Johnny's idea is wicked. :)

I love this movie. Always will. :)

This movie was great. The whole concept is a kick-ass idea. I really enjoyed it.

Wow, this movie was AMAZING. Evan Rachel Wood never ceases to amaze me and she was wonderful in this. The ending was so crazy, my heart was beating outta my chest. I absolutely loved it. I was totally speechless after the movie was finished.

The Legend Comes to Life

Bilbo: "I've thought of an ending for my book - 'And he lived happily ever after... to the end of his days.'"

Aragorn: "Are you frightened?"
Frodo: "Yes."
Aragorn: "Not nearly frightened enough. I know what hunts you."

A New Power Is Rising

Frodo: "What are we holding onto, Sam?"
Sam: "That there's some good in this world, Mr. Frodo... and it's worth fighting for."

Gimli: "Keep breathing. That's the key. Breathe."

Gandalf: "So it begins, the great battle of our time."

Eowyn: "The city has fallen silent. There is no warmth left in the sun."
Faramir: "It is only the damp of the first spring rain."
Faramir: "I do not believe this darkness will endure."

Gandalf: "I will not say, Do not weep, for not all tears are an evil."

Aragorn: "My friends. You bow to no-one."

Pippin: "I didn't think it would end this way."
Gandalf: "End? No, the journey doesn't end here. Death is just another path... One that we all must take. The grey rain-curtain of this world rolls back, and all turns to silver glass... And then you see it."
Pippin: "What? Gandalf?... See what?"
Gandalf: "White shores... and beyond, a far green country under a swift sunrise."
Pippin: "Well, that isn't so bad."
Gandalf: "No... No it isn't."

Wowza. This movie was so amazing! Piper Perabo's performance blew me away.

Okay, I will start off by saying, what the hell did I just watch?! WOW. If I could rate this movie more than 5 stars I would. This French film was terrifying. The raw brutality and cruelty is sickening. Martyrs did remind me of Jack Ketchum's The Girl Next Door though because of the unflinching torture and abuse. What's even scarier is the fact that what is going on in this movie could be happening anywhere. The ending was a total jaw-dropper. You get hooked on the movie right from the beginning and it will stick with you long after it's finished. As you can probably tell, Martyrs isn't for everyone. But if you wanna see some messed-up stuff, then by all means, check it out.

Wonderful movie about a girl named Dennie (Sally Field) who lives with a bunch of hippies for a year and then returns home to her conservative parents. But her little sister, Susan, wants to follow in her footsteps and feel the freedoms her sister felt. Ultimately, this movie was great at giving the audience little glimpses into her hippie lifestyle by jumping back and forth through scenes. Sally Field did a good job playing her character and made it all pretty believable. This was definitely an enjoyable and worthwhile movie. Even though there's not all these different things going on, it still makes for an interesting look inside a family that doesn't quite see eye-to-eye.

Totally mesmerizing. Lovely film.

This was such a beautiful movie and so original. The messages in it are universal and it just made me happy. :) I highly recommend it, for children and adults alike.

AMAZING artist. Wonderful film; I recommend it to anyone who paints or is otherwise an art lover.

So, pretty much the only reason why I checked out this movie was to see Eliza Dushku (<3) and I was pleasantly surprised at how awesome it was. The twist and turns kept you guessing and on the edge of your seat for the duration of the movie. The score was so upbeat and energizing and made you enjoy it even more. The whole cast was great and made this a very entertaining and hilarious watch. Highly recommended.

Very strange... just how I like it.

This is a movie that you either love or hate. The ending is just o_0. Like someone else said, don't think about it too much, just watch.

To describe this movie in one word would have to be: intense. On The Doll is definitely not for everyone and I think you just need to keep an open mind when you watch this because it is different. All in all, I really enjoyed it.

It's not often that I rate movies a whopping 5 stars, but this one deserves it, in my honest opinion. The whole storyline was brilliant. The graphics were stunning. It truly feels like you were transported to another world. It was a great escape. Some people might be put off because it's in Spanish, but believe me, it's well worth it.

"I think I would enjoy being an alcoholic! Very much so. A drinker and a libertine. Never in a relationship, but always in love. At church, they'd call me a whore. But I would fancy myself a spirited individual of grand appetites featuring roast duck, red wine, and well-shaped men."

Cara is a lonely, unusual (and overweight) girl who on her 18th birthday, meets the pizza boy and he then takes her along delivering pizzas. They have quite an interesting night together and at the end, they learn a thing or two about themselves. So I guess you would call this a coming-of-age film, although I hate that term. :P

This was one cool indie film! The quirkiness of it was so entertaining. Very original, oddball movie. And Cara was hilarious! I loved her character. She was sassy, free-spirited and also pretty sure of herself. The whole concept of the movie isn't much but it turns out to be very rewarding and touching. I wish there were more movies like this that has a simple plot but then magnetizes it so it isn't boring. And it's also refreshing to have a movie centered around an overweight girl who is really strong-willed (despite being pretty much friendless and getting picked on).

I recommend this one. :)

This movie scared the hell outta me.

Two thumbs up. :D

I enjoyed this film. Val Kilmer's a great actor. "Excuse me. I don't mean to impose, but I am the Ocean."

One of my favorites since I was a child.

I really enjoyed this movie. The cast was great.

AMAZING film. I can relate to Melinda and Kristen Stewart portrayed that character beautifully.

I am such a fan of movies that have to do with magical worlds, especially ones with faeries in them. :] This movie allowed me to escape this blah place for a while and that always makes me happy. I don't think I'll ever outgrow these types of movies. <3

This was pretty brutal at times and initially, I wouldn't have expected that. Well-acted. For some reason, this movie resonates well with me. No mercy for sexual offenders.

This movie was crazy! But that's why I liked it. The female empowerment was there and that's awesome.

Lovely movie. Just pure fun.

I LOVED THIS MOVIE. It was unlike anything I've ever seen before. It's totally original in every way and Ellen Page gets more praises from me. Wonderful actress. I was so surprised at how this film was played out. If you're into off-beat and artsy films, then this is one to see.

"FREEDOM! FOREVER!" Ah, freedom's a beautiful thing and we must fight 'til the end.

AMAZING film. The actresses were brilliant. I loved it.

Peace and Love are Only Half the Story

This was so informative and interesting (well, of course it was to me as I am into anything that has to do with the '60s & '70s. :P) This documentary was great because it had in-depth interviews with a lot of the people that lived at the Black Bear Ranch. What's even cooler is that the actor Peter Coyote grew up there and he talked a lot about how it was.
Ah, the beautiful people just enjoying each other. :) That's what it's all about. It was very refreshing. I can totally picture myself living that way, or at least trying it out. I don't (yet) believe this world is so far gone that we can't have a place where people can live happily and free with one another. People, especially the ones my age, may think the '60s where so long ago, but I think the opposite. There's so much to be learned from the past generations and I plan to keep the hippie spirit alive. It's not long ago when you really think about it, humans are humans, no matter if it was 50 or 500 years ago.

This movie demonstrates the positive and negative aspects of living at the commune. It has some awesome footage too. I recommend this to anyone who is curious about what living in a commune is like, especially one of the first seemingly successful ones.

*Peace...

You probably think this world is a dream come true... but you're wrong.

This movie is truly amazing and stunning. Coraline is the perfect movie for your imagination and it captivates you from the beginning. It takes you for a ride into a beautiful but strange world. I'm so pleased to see a movie that is genuinely a work of art. I believe this is a movie for all ages because it's so entertaining. Stop-motion animation films are incredible. Coraline is definitely one of my favorites. :)

Be careful what you wish for...

Beautiful.

Original.

Happiness.

Electrifying.

Marvelous.

Freedom.

Love.

"At a certain part in your life. Probably when too much of it has gone by. You will open your eyes and see yourself for who you are. Especially for everything that made you so different from all the awful normals. And you will say to yourself, "But I am this person." And in that statement, that correction, there will be a kind of love."



Finally! A movie that's the complete package (for me at least)! This was certainly the best magical movie that's come out in a long time, and most importantly, young girls should watch it because it gives hope and reassurance at the end. Elle Fanning was marvelous and absolutely adorable. It looks like she will have a promising career ahead of her and I can't wait to see what other movies she'll be in. I was not expecting her to play a part that was so real and she executed it perfectly. This movie was the epitome of innocence and imagination. I can't say enough good things about it. Lovely and refreshing.

A favorite, no doubt.
Highly recommended. :)

Let the Right One In could very well be the best vampire movie ever, not because it was scary (it really wasn't) but because of the eerie atmosphere and the relationship between the two main characters. Everything seemed to move at a slow and steady pace and that was nice. The friendship between Eli and Oskar was wonderful and the ending's amazing; it really pulls it all together. The two young actors were astounding. I was expecting there to be a ton of gore but I was glad there wasn't because I enjoyed the movie so much.

Beautiful film.
Recommended.

Free, heart-warming, and magical.
I cannot get over how absolutely stunning all of the locations are for this movie. It's so mesmerizing and calming. But the story was adorable and I just loved it. Kids would adore this movie, I'm sure. Some said it was a cross between a nature documentary and a fairy tale and I would say that's exactly how it is. It gave me such a nice feeling after watching it and you can't go wrong with that. :) And it being narrated by Kate Winslet was pretty cool too.

Lovely movie.

Okay, so I was not prepared for the certain situations that occurred in this movie. It was intense, brutal and it really affected me. I'm glad I saw it but then again I'm not so sure because it has sensitive subjects and everything came across as all too real. I can honestly say that Once Were Warriors is one of the best movies I've seen in a long time. I was glued to the screen from the beginning. All of the actors and actresses were spot-on and I give them a lot of credit. Man, when the climax of the movie was happening, that really messed me up. :-/ As you can tell, this is not a feel-good movie by any means, nor does it have much of a happy ending. But I was content with the ending, they did a good job with that. New Zealanders really know how to make a powerful movie that will stick with you long after the credits roll. If a movie can get under your skin that much, you know it's something special.

Where fairy stories meet horror stories.



Oh my goodness. How come I never checked out this movie before?! Shame on me. Anyways, I thought this was an amazing movie. Almost everything about this film I loved. The setting was exquisite; forest scenes are my favorite. There was so much to this movie; the fantasy, innocence, creepiness and other-worldliness painted an enchanting portrait. The ending was a little predictable but it was cool nonetheless. Great little movie.
I recommend this to anyone who likes the dark side of fairy tales.

Oh my goodness. I can't believe what I just watched. I don't think any other foreign film touched my heart the way this one did. I don't even know where to begin. First of all, the main character, Alice, was wonderful. She's magical, full of life and wonder, and imagination. There are so many good things about this movie. Some compare it to Amelie, and I can see how, but this movie really is in a category all its own. You feel for Alice because her life isn't all that great, but she ultimately comes into her own and knows what she was meant to do in her life. The surrealistic quality of this film shows beautifully, especially the scenes on the beach. The ending completely blew my mind, but, in retrospect, I couldn't see it end any other way.

Movies like this really don't come around very often and it was an amazing experience watching it. Highly recommended.

SEE THIS MOVIE. Seriously. I recommend this to everyone. This is a special film that is full of darkness and light, hope and despair. The concept is amazingly original and it's truly like a breath of fresh air. It's a poetic journey that winds its way through a different world, a world that comes alive when we are asleep. I would say it's a cross between a fantasy, psychological thriller and sci-fi film. The characters we meet along the way are awesome and unique as well. But, it ultimately comes down to the meaning of the film, which is one many people can relate to. Ink was astounding and is a force to be reckoned with. It proved to be a wonderful movie experience. I believe if you enjoyed Pan's Labyrinth, you'll love this one.

Chad: "I'd rather feel like total shit sometimes, and God the rest of the time, than just like - ok all the time, you know? Fuck mediocrity."



Great movie. It truly showed what it would be like to live in an institution for troubled teens. It was serious and didn't sugar-coat anything. That's what I liked most about the film. I think everyone did a wonderful job with their performances; and you can feel for each of them and wish you could help them. (At least I did.) But, the ending worked out really well and, in retrospect, it was the best way to end the movie. Recommended.

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