My Favorite Movies

I don't think I could compliment a film anymore. First of all Danny Boyle is one of the best directors ever. Ewan McGregor is one of the best actors ever. Together they make one of the most perfect actor director teams ever. Danny really brings out the best in Ewan and vice versa. The first scene of Renton and his friends running down Princess Street in the center of one of the greatest citys on the planet is just iconic. This film is like a photograph. It captures what the 90's were like for a lot of young people living in Edinburgh at the time. For me this is my favorite film of all time. It has everything. And it was released on the exact date of my 6th birthday. I think you'd have to be mad, and not in the good way, not to like this film even a little.

I love this film so much you'd probably find it hard to comprehend. I love all the performances and the plot itself. Richard E. Grant gives a performance of a lifetime and one that nobody should miss out on for the world. I love that just about every line in the film is something you would want to quote. "We want the finest wines available to humanity. And we want them here, and we want them now!" I love all the things that are involved in the making of the film as well. Like the scene where Withnail downs a bottle of lighter fluid, the director filled it was vinegar to get the right reaction from Grant. I also have to mention the stunning artwork from Ralph Steadman who uses his famous Gonzo style which was also used in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (Which also happens to be another favorite of mine), and was a good friend of Hunter S. Thompson who I also just happen to love. This is a must see film and I really can't stress that enough.

Surprisingly I really enjoyed it. I really thought I wouldn't. The chemistry between Gael Garcia Bernal and Diego Luna is fantastic. Its really believeable that these two teenage boys are best friends. Maribel Berdu is very good. I do have to say that the ending is just perfect. Loved it. Mexican cinema lovers should definatly see this film. I love it because it sends out great messages about living life to its full.

I seriously love this movie. The Jane Austen story is one of her best and I really think this film does the book justice. The acting is brilliant. One of Kiera Knightley's best performances in my opinion. The chemistry between her and Matthew MacFadyen is really intense and makes the film really enjoyable. It really does have everything you would expect it to have and more. A must see for everyone. I think it's the ultimate love story.

What a film. This is the first Michael Haneke film i've ever seen and after watching it I am desperate to see his other intense films. This review will probably be quite long as there are so many different things that I feel I just have to mention because it is all so important and just builds up the intensity that Haneke is creating. The first shot you get in this film is an ariel shot of the family's car and boat on a trailer. They are playing a game with classical music and this is the point where Haneke shocks the viewer for the first time. A non-digetic heavy metal track cuts in for the opening credits. This is quite startling in this peaceful car journey and it signals that things are not going to stay this way either. The next scene I have to mention would have to be when we are introduced to Frank Giering's character known mostly as Peter. This scene is pretty important when telling the viewer about his character. He drops by the family's lake house to ask for some eggs and introduces himself as someone staying with their next door neighbours. The first thing I noticed about him would be his white gloves that he is wearing. It doesn't seem like anything important and to be truthful isn't important to the rest of the film but it is just something that tells you there is something that isn't quite right about him. He is well dressed, looks like he is about to play tennis, and gives the impression through his speech that he is a little dim. Susanne Lothar's character invites him in and gives him the eggs as requested. He thanks her and goes to leave, then without Lothar's character or the viewer seeing he "drops" the eggs. This is important because there are many things in this film that the viewer does not see and it is those things that put you on edge the most. He explains that he is clumsey and asks for more eggs. By this point you can see Lothar's character beginning to get a little creeped out by the character. He then gives her many reasons why she should just give him more eggs. She puts up a little bit of a fight but not really much. Whiole putting them in a bag for him this time he knocks the phone into the kitchen sink. He appologies and finally leaves, leaving Lothar's character thinking, that was a bit odd. Then she hears a noise at the door and goes to check it out. She finds Peter and another man in the hall. This is when a few significant things happen which result in her husband and son coming back from the lake to see what is going on. I won't say anything more about that though so as not to spoil it. Just a few more things to mention though. First of all being the names that Arno Frisch and Frank Giering call themselves. Geiring and Frisch introduce themselves as Peter and Paul but Paul on a lot of occasions calls Peter, Tom. This doesn't make much sense until (only the once though) Peter calls him Jerry. They also refer to each other as Beavis and Butthead on a number of occasions. I can't really thing why they do this to be honest. I have to mention Frisch's talking directly to the viewer as well. This happens about twice throughout and is actually rather creepy. He says to the viewer I think you're going to enjoy this, or something to that effect which is disturbing because you're screaming at him in you're head no i'm not. I loved that fact that a lot of the most disturbing things that go on, on this film, you don't see. They always happen behind a wall or just to the side of the character and all you have to go on his the horrified looks from the other characters. I loved that Haneke doesn't follow the usual guides to suspenseful films. Everything about this film is anti Hollywood and in my opinion better than most Hollywood productions. The last thing I'm going to talk about is the non-digetic sound. Because other than in the credits at the beginning there isn't any. This adds to the terror you feel while watching this film. Because if you are having a horrible experience, the last thing you hear is intensity creating music. In this film, when Haneke wants to create intensity, he uses silence. I think that sums up the films well as it is the things that are not there that make it such a terrifyingly awkward film to watch.

Completely blown away by this film. I love films that have twists and some do it well and others don't suceed. This surprisingly was amazing with it. About half way through the film they just keep hitting you with more and more information about what is going on. I'll warn you now, if you're reading this review and have not already seen this film don't read any further, just watch it, i'm going to spoil everything about it. You seriously will regret it if you carry on reading. I think that I love this film so much because you can watch it a million times and it never gets old. I've seen it loads of times this week just piecing everything together in my head and i'm not getting fed up in the least. I love that this film does have it's flaws, no it isn't perfect but none of that matters because of the amazing characterisation and plot. The actors all give brilliant performances, the best of course coming from Neve Campbell. Seen a few of her films and I loved her ever since watching her in Scream. Yes ok, so the whole thing looks like a soft core porn film but at the same time the intelligence of it just oozes from every scene. I love that it is so overly complicated that it works so smoothly. You have to watch this film more than once and the second viewing is even more fun as you pick out all the little clues that the director gives you along the way. I really want to write a plot outline because i've heard many people talking nonesence about the ending and the way it all fits together in the end. I fear that this review will turn in to a novel though. A fuck it, i'm writing a long ass review anyway. I'll use actors names to avoid confusion and i'm starting with the event that would have happened first but you don't actually hear about until the end. Kevin Bacon is sleeping with some girl in the swamp where Neve Campbell stays. Campbell's boyfriend Davie steps in when Bacon slaps the girl around a bit so Bacon shoots him dead. Campbell sees the whole thing so Bacon arrests her on a drugs charge and sends her to juvy. Campbell calls Dillon's character the guidence councellor for help but he's too busy sleeping with Theresa Russell's character. Campbell plots to get back at everyone who has ever wronged her. She blackmails Dillon to go along with the plot and befriend Bacon, him believing the plot is to make money by exploiting and eventually killing Campbell and Richards. Campbell knows he'll go for it because it involves killing her which he'll want after what she saw. Campbell then gets Dillon to involve Richards who happens to have a massive crush on him. She believes it is Dillon who planned it. They set up the rape and report it, getting Dillon arrested. Bill Murray's character then comes in as the lawyer for Dillon. At trial, Campbell reveals the rape never happened as planned and Dillon is released. They both then set a deal with Russell for close on $9 million as settlement for the trouble. Campbell then gets Dillon to tell Richards and Bacon that he plans to get rid of her. Richards not knowing that Bacon is in on it in the first place. Campbell fakes her murder with the whole teeth thing and heads out to the Caribbean to wait for Dillon. Dillon gets Bacon to frame Richards for the murder of Campbell but instead he kills her and shoots himself to make it look like defence. He is then fired and heads off to the Caribbean after Dillon. They meet up on Dillon's boat Dillon tries to kill him but doesn't suceed. Campbell is revealed to be alive and shoots him with a spear gun. Campbell then poisons Dillon and knocks him into the sea. Murray then meets Campbell and hands over the money from the settlement minus his cut. Bacon's partner then speaks to Campbell's "grandmother" at the end of the film who reveals that Campbell's mother was a Van Ryan making Campbell, Russell's half-sister and aunt to Richards. Campbell was an illigitimate child so the Van Ryan's dumped her mother in the swamp where she drank herself to death leaving Campbell with the people that looked after her. I warned you if you have not already seen the film not to read this review so if you did you ruined it for yourself. Hope that clears up all the messy comments from people that didn't understand the ending. Wow this review it long. Sorry people. Basicly I love this film.

I don't usually watch foreign films but this one is excellent. Actually it's better than excellent its awsome and i'm using that word in it's full sense not just freely like most people do. Most of my favorite films are pretty average and nothing special and its more of a personal thing but this is a masterpiece and everyone should watch it.

So far, my favorite of Charlie Chaplin's films, and i've seen a fair few. I love everything about it. The humour is brilliant and I challenge anyone not to laugh because you won't be able to. It's also another film with his famous character The Tramp in it so right away I knew it was going to be great. Then there is the emotional factor in it. It's so sweet the way he goes out of his way to help this girl. The last scene is a classic one and I came close to tears. It truely is amazing and so touching. Another must see masterpiece from the brilliance that is Charlie Chaplin.

I loved it. A very sweet film that is beautifully directed. Joanna Lumley was wonderful and her narration at the beginning and end really tied the film up well. Kirsten Dunst is fantastic but the star of the film is of course Eddie Izzard. He is perfect as the character of Charlie Chaplin. It was rather an odd choice but he pulled it off and more. He really was stunning, I really have fallen in love with his acting. It he is the only reason you watch this film, I personally think it's enough.

I know that I loved it. Everything else i'm not quite sure about. It was weird, and sick, and perverted and somewhat brilliant. The cinematography is just beyond words. The acting is top notch. The plot is a little disturbing but original and enjoyable. The film really draws you in. By the end I was slightly confused but in awe at the same time. This really is a must see film for everyone. It really does deserve more credit as well, i'm ashamed of myself for waiting so long to watch it.

Studying this film in class so hopefully my next review will be a little better.

Excellent film. This is one of Keanu Reeves best movies and it is probably the only one that proves he has a lot of talent. River Phoenix, such a waste of a fantastic actor. Both guys are very sxc in this film as well. Loved it. One of my favorites.

Stanley Kubrick has to be one of the best directors of all time. I makes me sad to know that we're never going to see another work of art produced by him. Malcolm McDowell is brilliant as Alex. I don't think it would have been possible to find anyone better. I love this film and believe that everyone should see this film before they die.

My previous review for this film was pathetic considering how much i love it. This film was at the very top of Total Film's 100 best movies (Check out my movie lists). This is the pinacle of gangster movies and every other Genre of film as well. The cast is fantastic. Robert De Niro - what can I say, the guy is an amazing actor and this is one of his best films. I'd say his second best film after the Godfather 2 personally. Ray Liotta is a brilliant actor and in my opinion this is his best film. Joe Pesci is an extreamly funny guy and in this film it is no different. One of his best film also. The plot is fantastic. I don't think I could say anything bad about this movie. It really is one of the best and people will be watching it for years to come. Personally I think that 1990 was a great year for film making. This film proves it. You'd be mad not to want to see this film, seriously.

Really good film. Robert De Niro is such a great actor and this is one of his best films.

First of all i'd like to express my anger about just writing a novel about this film and then having lost everything. *grrr* This film is very hard to write about because it is such a delicate issue that is relivent to everyone. To me, the message of this film was that racism is a product of ignorance. The shocking thing about this is the actual use of propaganda. When the viewer listens to Derek's speeches they are actually drawn in by what he is saying which is what happens to a lot of rascists. The stereotypes of these people are also not used in this film. The rascists are well-educated and rational. Their arguments seem to make sense. Then in the end when Danny is killed is wraps up the film's main message very well. That violence has nothing to do with race. The director used the term "cycle of violence". I think this isn't a must see film, it's a compulsory watch. It needs to seen because of it's modern relivance.

One of the greatest movies of all time. Marlon Brando's performance is awe inspiring. This film is definatly in my top ten movies of all time. Al Pacino's performance is amazing as usual. This film, for me is flawless.

My review for this was pretty weak when I first watched it, so this is my second review attempt. Although I think it will not justify the content of this film. This is Edward Norton's best performance in my opinion. And i'd just like to say I loved Rounders and thought he was amazing in it and i've seen American History X and I loved that even more but this film just tops them all. Whatever I write will never be anywhere near enough. This is a must see film for everyone, no arguements. It doesn't matter if you are against fighting or not. Either way watch this film. I've never been a fan of Brad Pitt but he is amazing in this film no doubt about it. The plot is just perfect and I don't think it could be anymore perfect. One of my favorite films of all time and it should be your's as well.

My first review for this film really didn't justify just how great it is so this is my second. I really believe that everyone will love this film. What isn't there to like? Al Pacino and Johnny Depp. What more could a person ask for out of a film. The two apart and amazing actors and the bloke that brought them together is a genius. The acting in this film is amazing. One of Johnny Depp's best performances. Al Pacino has made a lot of excellent films and this one really is no different. Now, getting away from the excellence of the actors. The plot. I've read the book and if you have not I suggest you do. Just incase anyone doesn't already know, this is a true story. Even without the great actors in it, this film would still be excellent. I truely love everything about it. I don't think I can say anything else to persuade you to watch it. Let me know what you think if you read this review then go and watch it.

Its hard to say exactly what I love about this film but there is definatly something special about it. Bill Murray is one of my favorite actors ever. He's a very funny guy and a brilliant actor. Comedy films are what he does best but I think this film shows there is something more to him. This film made Scarlett Johansson and for a very good reason. She is outstanding. The plot is wonderful. Its set in a beautiful city and I think you really get to see how amazing it is. I'd give my left arm to know what he wispered to her at the end as well. I really loved that touch. That even though the film is over it leaves you guessing about what he said. I could watch this movie a million times and never get fed up with it. Definatly one of my favorite films ever.

This is Tim Burton's best film ever. I really believe he'll never be able to top it. It also has to be one of the best films ever, definatly in the top 50 for sure. Johnny Depp's performance is outstanding. No one could have done it like him. I love the way that Ed doesn't need to speak because he says a million words with only his eyes and facial expressions. Winona Ryder gives a brilliant performance as well. The scene where she asks Ed to hold her and he says he can't goes down in history as one of the best ever. I really love this film.

My second favorite movie ever. (Below Trainspotting). Hunter S. Thompson was a genius. RIP. He was an inspuration to a lot of people and his books have a special place in my life. The film really compliments the book well and I think that is all down to Johnny Depp and Terry Gilliam. Terry was the second choice for derector after the first one quit and I'm glad he did. Johnny Depp is perfect for the character of Raoul Duke. He was good friends with Hunter so was able to perfect the character on an uncanny level. Benicio Del Toro compliments him brilliantly and is also perfect for the character of Dr. Gonzo. The cameos from Cameron Diaz, Gary Busey, Christina Ricci and Tobey Maguire is brilliant and they worked their characters really well. An excellent must see movie.

What a classic film. It was like a benchmark for films make in the 90s. I don't know quite why but I always prefered Resevoir Dogs. Still, it's definatly one of my favorite films. I like the odd structure of the film which really hadn't been done on such a big level before. All the characters are just amazing and I like that none of them seem to stand out too much when it comes to main characters. I suppose it would really come down to Bruce Willis' character or John Travolta's character. I also like that Vincent dies halfway through. I read that Tarantino wanted that to happen at the end but the studio wouldn't let him kill the character so he changed it so he would die but still be alive at the end. I love the pairing of Vincent and Samuel L. Jackson's character. They work together well and the characters work together well. Tarantino really kick started Travolta's career after a bit of a dry spell. Although Christopher Walken only has one scene I have to mention him because it really is one of his best performances and such a memorable scene. The dialogue is just amazing and something that Tarantino does so well. This film is quoted and paradoid all the time. That really shows its impact on modern cinema. Definatly a film to see before you die.

Amazing film. The cast is just unbelievable. Usually certain actors stand out in a film but I found all of the actors fighting for attention on the screen. Each dominating different parts in different ways but spectacularly. Bruce Willis' performance was flawless as usual. Benico Del Toro's performance was outstanding. Eliiah Wood was fantastic. Clive Owen was great. Jessica Alba was brilliant. Josh Hartnett, one of his best performances. Mickey Rourke was fantastic. I've never been a fan of Brittany Murphy but her performance was pretty good. I don't think i have anything bad to say about this film. Only good. I love the comic book style. The black and white with vivid colours was amazing. The effects fantastic. I could sing this movies praises all day but I think I better stop now.

Loved it. Fantastic film. The ending was just amazing. I personally didn't see it coming. And they got me twice. I thought it was just about to end when they spring you with the second ending. Simply beautiful piece of writing. Kevin Spacey was fantastic. Benicio del Toro - Well it has to be one of his best performances. Stephen Baldwin really surprised me. I've never thought highly of any of the Baldwin brothers but he did a wonderful job. I still can't get over the ending though. Didn't see it coming at all. This is a must see film for all film buffs no matter what your taste is.

I love all the Star Wars movies.

What can i say it is just a fantastic movie. One of my favourites.

Probably the best sequal ever. I would say i would rate both films exactly the same. Neither better than the other. Yet another masterpiece from Francis Ford Coppola. Al Pacino's performance was outstanding as per usual. Robert De Niro was awesome as usual. I could not say anything bad about this film. Definatly one of my top ten favorites of all time. And i've seen quite a few movies. This one is in a league of its own along with the first Godfather film. This film has only one fault and that is the missing pressence of Marlon Brando RIP. Thats the only thing that sets the first one appart from this. But this is still amazing in another way. Anyway I could sing this movies praises all day if i wanted to but i think i'll stop now. For your sake.

Great film. Another master piece from Quentin Tarantino.

Great film. Johnny Depp's performance was fantastic as usual.The monologue at the beginning and end were just amazing. Johnny Depp should have won awards for this performance.

I often wondered if Martin Scorsese could top his other films. I think he just did. This has to be one of my favorite films ever. Jack Nicholson is just fantastic. One of his best performances. Leonardo DiCaprio stole this film in my opinion. His best performance so far in my opinion. Matt Damon was just brilliant. Infact the whole cast was brilliant. I don't think i've ever seen a film with such a great cast. Mark Wahlberg is amazing and I think the ending is just perfect. Its a shame that Leo's character dies but its a good twist. I love that Matt's character gets what he deserves in the end as well. I have to say, i love everything about this film. The plot is just so original with lots of twists. I don't think I could ask for more in a film.

I demand to know why i've not seen this film before. This is a brilliant film and if you've not seen it then I strongly suggest that you go out and figure out some way of watching it, whether its renting, buying or borrowing it makes no difference but it really is a great injustice to yourself if you don't. A must see film for everyone. This movie proves that Brad Pitt can act from now on I don't want to hear anyone bad mouthing the guy. Even I had my doubts but after seeing this movie I have no proof to back it up. Morgan Freeman is fantastic as usual. I wouldn't expect anything less from him. Gwyneth Paltrow is average. She doesn't play a huge part so I wasn't expecting much from her. Kevin Spacey is outstanding. I really have a lot of respect for him. He's definatly one of my top 10 favorite actors and its performances like this that give me reason to like him so much. I don't think i've seen one of his films that I didn't love. So, what are you waiting for, go watch this film now if you haven't already.

Simple yet brilliant. Henry Fonda is outstanding. I don't know why I put off watching this film. I'm regreting it now though. Excellent performances from all the actors. In my opinion undoubtably one of Fonda's best.

I love this film so much. It really is a funny film that is really refreshing. It will make you laugh. The comedians in it are all brilliant. There isn't one that I dislike. Chris O'Dowd is a fantastiic comedian. One of my favorites it has to be said. The guy doesn't get enough credit. He's not on the cast list on Flixster but you really should check him out if your into comedy. He plays Tommy O'Dwyer in this film. I love that you really get a feel for the Festival. If you haven't been I highly recommend it. You will have a great time and meet lots of great people from all over the world. I recommend this film to everyone it really is brilliant.

I bought it because it had Johnny Depp in it but after the first twenty minutes or so I realised that i had stumbled upon a masterpiece. I love this film. It is a quitely brilliant film that is very funny. Getting Johnny Depp to play two characters was just brilliant. He is perfect as the cross dressing in mate and as the colonel character. Javier Bardem is outstanding as his character and I feel he doesn't get enough credit for it. More people need to see this movie.

Loved it. Has to be one of the best Batman films. All the others had a sort of comedy feel to them but this one is definatly more serious which makes it a whole lot more enjoyable. Christian Bale's performance is brilliant as always. Katie Holmes didn't impress me but I wasn't expecting her to. Cillian Murphy is a brilliant actor and in this film it is no different. This is a must see film for everyone. Even if you didn't enjoy the others they cannot be compared.

Brilliant film. Danny Boyle is probably one of the best British directors ever. I usually hate horror movies. I takes a lot to impress me, I'm not the kind of person that gets scared about a film. This one doesn't scare me but I love it nonetheless. It has to be my favorite horror movie so far. I can't see any other horror film impressing me the way this one does any time in the future either. The acting is beyond brilliant. Cillian Murphy does an excellent job as does Naomie Harris. Another thing I loved about it as well, was the way it was shot. The cinematography was pretty damn good if you ask me. The plot is perhaps not complete original but still, it's amazing. I love the extras on the Dvd as well. The different ending are fantastic. To be honest though I think I actually prefered the ending where he dies though. It is just so much more powerful than the one they stuck with. You expect him to cough a bit then be fine. It's a real shock when this doesn't happen. This is a must see film for all no doubt, even if your like me and aren't really into horror.

It's a brilliant film about a brilliant man. The chemistry between Gael Garcia Bernal and Rodrigo de la Serna is wonderful. The reason I love this film so much is that we know it is all completely accurate. The real Alberto Granado was there during every second of filming. I don't think the film would have been the same without him. Ernesto Guevara was a brilliant man and just about everyone knows about the legend that is Che but few know about him as the young medical student that changed his life to help people. This is a very heart felt film that lets you know exactly what he was like. Che Guevara is an idol to be, I admire what he stood for and agree with it completely. I have to mention the very last scene in the film as well. The beautiful shot of Alberto Granado watching a plane taking off just the way he did when he said goodbye to Ernesto. It's an iconic shot that I will remember forever.