My Favorite Movies


  1. nicholsonisgod
  2. Eric

My favorite movies. ONLY THE FIRST TWO ARE ACTUALLY IN ORDER. I will never be done with this list, so keep that in mind

  nicholsonisgod's Rating My Rating
1
Léon (The Professional) (1994,  R)
Léon (The Professional)
Out of the thousands of movies I have seen. This one had the biggest impact on me. It made me laugh, cry, cheer, and took me on a thrill ride. Natalie Portman's first role as a homeless and broken 12 year old is very moving and Jean Reno plays Leon with prestige. With Gary Oldman as a corrupt cop creating havoc amongst the city, Leon and Matilda seek revenge against him for the murder of Matilda's drug dealing family. Leon's mild temper and kind heart coax's him into battle for young Matilda's heart. As an action packed war insues, Matilda is kept hostage after the antogonist Oldman finds her trying to finish what he had started. This film makes me laugh, cry, and stand for an ovation. A better Luc Besson film will not be made.
2
Pulp Fiction (1994,  R)
Pulp Fiction
One of the best movies ever made. Crime, money, drugs, comedy. I honestly think that Tarantino will never make a better film. The characters are amazing, the stories are fantastic. The dialogue is beyond perfect. It's a masterpiece.
3
We Were Soldiers (2002,  R)
4
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937,  G)
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
As the first full length animated feature, it goes down in history. But I have more sentimental feelings for this film. Artwork is my life and the way of pencil to paper is a lost art these days. The artwork is incredibly beautiful and the story is one of the most sought-after and most fascinating stories of all time. It compells the spirit of American tradition and certainly puts itself in the past as a perfect childhood fantasy. The art is phenominal, and I challenge anyone who thinks otherwise. I love this film, and I will continue to persuade the American public and it's animation companies to please consider leaning towards the traditonal methods of pen and ink, pencil sketch, water color, and outline animation. The new way of creating animation is simply up to the techniques of computer artist, which is fine, but my opinion is considerably of the former. Please don't forget, the original paved the way for the recent.
5
Million Dollar Baby (2004,  PG-13)
Million Dollar Baby
God this movie was fantastic. Clint Eastwood is a great director as well as actor. And Hillary Swank will never give a better performance. It carries all the emotions you want in a film. The acting in superb, the directing was perfect.....all I can say is that it is one of the best films of all time
6
Unbreakable (2000,  PG-13)
Unbreakable
Wow. This is an original movie. Great writing and an awesome cast. Not to mention a bad ass soundtrack
7
Leaving Las Vegas (1995,  R)
Leaving Las Vegas
The best of all Nick Cage's movies. Gripping, funny, moving, and sad. Elizabeth Shue gives a breathtaking performance.
8
Munich (2005,  R)
9
Willow (1988,  PG)
Willow
An amazing classic fantasy film. I remember watching this as a kid and loving it. I now watch it and love it even more!
10
The Big Lebowski (1998,  R)
The Big Lebowski
I can't say enough about it. Funny as hell, witty, and has great writing. I've sen it 1000 times and still want more. The dude abides
11
Insomnia (2002,  R)
Insomnia
The first time I saw this one, I was in college....and it was 230 in the morning. I was blown away by the story, acting, setting, and overall cinematography. Al Pacino is amazing as usual and Robin Williams gives his best performance bar none.






An amzing movie. I hate Robin Williams' comedy but he is an awesome dramtic actor. Al Pacino does it again in this one, and Hilary Swank does her best performance except for Million Dollar Baby and Boys Don't Cry. This is a fantastic film. I highly recommend this one for anyone.....
12
The Last Detail (1973,  R)
The Last Detail
Jack's most underrated movie besides "Hoffa". Funny, witty, and with enough curse words to contend with :The Big Lebowski". Alo stars a young and brilliant Randy Quaid.
13
House of 1000 Corpses (2003,  R)
House of 1000 Corpses
Absolutely brilliant! A masterpiece of american horror. Perfectly written and directed. Acting is precise and Rob Zombie is a genius. Not only does it scare the hell out of you, but it makes you want to take a shower afterward. I just felt nasty after watching it. LOL
14
Blade Runner (1982,  R)
Blade Runner
The best futuristic movie of all time.It still stands up to all the movies made today . It's a little slow but the effects and story combined are awesome. The acting is really good and I also believe this to be Harrison Ford' top movie, along with "The Last Crusade" of course.
15
The Shining (1980,  R)
The Shining
What else can I say but, without Jack Nicholson, this movie would not be what it is today. It's extremely creepy and it makes you want to run for the hills.
16
Apocalypse Now (1979,  R)
Apocalypse Now
It's hard for me to say this, but I actually liked this film better than Saving Private Ryan. For some reason, I liked it more. I think it was because of the macabre factor. It's really really intense and has an awesome cast.
17
Saving Private Ryan (1998,  R)
Saving Private Ryan
One of the best films you will ever watch. Tom Hank's best next to Forrest Gump. Edward Burns is amzing and Tom Sizemore gives a perfect performance. If I could rate it higher I would
18
Fargo (1996,  R)
Fargo
The Coen Brothers are the best out there. They prove it with this masterpiece crime story. Steve Buscemi gets truned into smaller peices, it seems, in every movie the Coens make
19
The Thing (1982,  R)
The Thing
Next to "The Shining", this is my personal favorite chiller/suspense film of all time. It has everything. It's perfect
20
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989,  PG-13)
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
The best out of all the Indy Jones movies, in my opinion. The best cast, characters, and story. Indy once again goes through hell to save the world from greedy terrorists
21
Gladiator (2000,  R)
22
Braveheart (1995,  R)
23
Sin City (2005,  R)
24
Modern Times (1936,  Unrated)
25
The Postman (1997,  R)
The Postman
Wow. Kevin Costener is amazing! I absolutly love this film. He directs seemingly better than he acts (he is one of thebest actors of all time in my opinion). This movie tops "Waterworld" in the futuristic department and shows hoe great Costner can express his creativity. Also watch "Open Range". Another terrific Costner directoral and lead actor role.
26
King Kong (1933,  Unrated)
King Kong
One of the best stories EVER told. It's a classic to top all classics. No matter how you look at special effects, lighting, or makeup, the story and scting beats all of those other criteria. The special effects are some that you can create out of your backyard, and it's definetly not for people who want amazing cinematography and crazy computer enhancements. If you like movies because of the acting, story, moral benefits, and classic noir dialogue, this is for you! Don't EVER let anyone tell you that the remake was better. Because it was SHIT compared to this
27
The Last House on the Left (1972,  Unrated)
The Last House on the Left
I think it's the sickest, freakiest, most disturbing film I have ever seen. But, it's brilliant at the same time! Wes Craven, you are the man!
28
Rosemary's Baby (1968,  R)
Rosemary's Baby
God why don't they make movies like this anymore? It's perfect and absolutly awesome. One of the best movies ever made. Chilling and creepy. But at the same time, you want to see the misery... it makes you want to see the horrible fate that occurs.
29
A Perfect World (1993,  PG-13)
30
U Turn (1997,  R)
U Turn
I absolutely love this movie. One of my favorites that I have yet to put on my list
31
No Country for Old Men (2007,  R)
32
High Tension (Switchblade Romance) (2004,  R)
33
Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991,  R)
34
Aliens (1986,  R)
35
Cinderella Man (2005,  PG-13)
Cinderella Man
A fantastic movie. Amazing acting and a great true story!!!!!!!!!!
36
A League of Their Own (1992,  PG)
37
Batman (1989,  PG-13)
38
One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975,  R)
39
Hoffa (1992,  R)
Hoffa
Kind of slow and uneventful at first, but the complex statements of American life that surrounds Jimmy Hoffa makes this movie watchable. The story is told through memories of Jimmy Hoffa and his accomplice (Dnny De Vito) throughout the movie while they are calmly waiting in a limo outside a small town diner. Precise acting and exciting ending.
40
Primer (2004,  PG-13)
Primer
This is the way independent films should be. THis movie is a good one!
41
Heat (1995,  R)
Heat
Action packed. Awesome story and an unbelievable cast. Val Kilmer does his best performance. If you like long and powerful films...you have to watch this movie. Also...it contains a young and brilliant Natalie Portman.
42
Natural Born Killers (1994,  NC-17)
43
The Exorcist (1973,  R)
The Exorcist
Wow. That's all I can say about this movie. It scared an entire generation shitless. It's a masterpiece
44
The Sword in the Stone (1963,  G)
45
The Boondock Saints (1999,  R)
46
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008,  PG-13)
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Awesome. Forrest Gump-esque. Really moving and funny. One of the best movies I have ever seen. Thank God for David Fincher. He did it again. Go watch it now
47
As Good As It Gets (1997,  PG-13)
48
Fight Club (1999,  R)
49
Seven (Se7en) (1995,  R)
50
Airplane! (1980,  PG)
51
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991,  PG-13)
52
Robin Hood (1973,  G)
53
Basic (2003,  R)
Basic
Has a great twist in the story that I had bever seen or read before. That's the best thing about this film. Without the interesting story twist....who knows how good it would have been.
54
The Score (2001,  R)
55
Predator (1987,  R)
56
Predator 2 (1990,  R)
57
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984,  PG)
58
Raiders of the Lost Ark (Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark) (1981,  PG)
59
Batman Returns (1992,  PG-13)
60
Platoon (1986,  R)
61
Jurassic Park (1993,  PG-13)
62
Big Trouble (2002,  PG-13)
Big Trouble
THE FUNNIEST MOVIE YOU"VE NEVER HEARD OF
63
Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008,  R)
Forgetting Sarah Marshall
One of the funneist and most original films youll see. It's absolutely hysterical in every way,shape, or form. ANY guy can relate to this film. God I love it. And girls,see how you torture us?
64
Iron Man (2008,  PG-13)
65
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003,  R)
66
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974,  R)
67
First Blood (Rambo: First Blood) (1982,  R)
68
Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985,  R)
69
The Frisco Kid (1979,  PG)
70
Three Amigos! (1986,  PG)
71
Full Metal Jacket (1987,  R)
72
Cinderella (1950,  G)
Cinderella
Truly an awesome spectacle of American animation and film. The character study is not undershot by the tremedous comedy and fantastic and skillful art. It holds it's place in American cinema. If only people would understand how dear some of us hold these truly remarkable art films to our hearts, maybe some companies would look into the minds of true artists and put the original ways of animation art back into society.
73
Mystic River (2003,  R)
74
The Silence of the Lambs (1991,  R)
75
Blood Simple (1984,  R)
Blood Simple
Man this is Coen brother classic. Back in the day when just the camera was all they really needed. Fantastic story and a great turn of climax, its a great film for those who love the amazing genius of Joel and Ethan Coen
76
O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000,  PG-13)
77
Donnie Brasco (1997,  R)
78
GoodFellas (1990,  R)
79
Boogie Nights (1997,  R)
80
Ocean's Eleven (2001,  PG-13)
81
Fantasia (1940,  G)
Fantasia
Truly dazzling in every sort of possible way. No dialogue is something I don't miss at all when I have such a perfect collaboration of skillful precision art before my eyes. I can only marvel at the sight of this. The classical music doesn't throw you off, it only makes the visual appeal so much more amazing. I'm happy to say I love this film, and I always will. It's all choreographed so remarkably well, and the colors are something to take into consideration, it was made in 1940. How did they do this? Great minds, great skill, great work.
82
Ocean's Thirteen (2007,  PG-13)
83
Ocean's Twelve (2004,  PG-13)
84
True Romance (1993,  R)
85
Forrest Gump (1994,  PG-13)
86
Wolf Creek (2005,  R)
87
Mallrats (1995,  R)
88
Dogma (1999,  R)
Dogma
Kevin Smith's opinioin on God is pretty much the same as mine. This movie was great. Extremly funny, perfectly shot and directed. The cast is fantastic and the story is memorable. It's a true "new classic". Also, one of my favorite things about this film......an appearance by the late and great George Carlin. He plays a priest that's in it for money and credibility. Whod a thunk it? Priests that don't care about God????!!!!!! What !!!!! No way.
89
The Edge (1997,  R)
90
Pink Floyd - The Wall (1982,  R)
Pink Floyd - The Wall
Oh yeah......
91
The Song Remains The Same (1976,  PG)
92
Hard Candy (2006,  R)
Hard Candy
This is one of the most intense thrillers I have ever seen. It makes you cringe, but at the same time you don't want to look away. The acting is astonishing, and though the heroin is still a little brutal, she can be thought out to be an "anti-hero". It's everything I like to see in a thriller. From the beginning you are thrown wide from your seat at the inconcievable and confusing twist in the story. Very well directed and shot in a small, almost cramping setting. But the setting alone makes the movie irresistable.
93
Young Frankenstein (1974,  PG)
94
Kill Bill: Volume 1 (2003,  R)
95
Kill Bill, Volume 2 (2004,  R)
96
Back to the Future (1985,  PG)
97
Back to the Future Part II (1989,  PG)
98
Back to the Future Part III (1990,  PG)
99
True Lies (1994,  R)
100
It's a Wonderful Life (1946,  Unrated)
101
W. (2008,  PG-13)
W.
Josh Brolin is the man! I love him. He is a great actor. He may pass De Niro in my all time favorite list if he keeps it up. And Oliver Stone....can't say enough about him. He has made brilliant, mind blowing films that stand the test of time. It follows Mr. Bush in his life's journey and brings to life new occurences of George. Josh Brolin brings an astonishing and well thought out acting performance. If you like Brolin, Oliver Stone, or just have mixed opinions on Bush. This is a definate must see.
102
North Country (2005,  R)
North Country
A great film that makes me think about all the peices of shit that the world has. It's sad that the world produces such horrible people
103
Cold Mountain (2003,  R)
Cold Mountain
God this movie is amazing. Perfect acting and incredible cinematography
104
Closer (2004,  R)
Closer
I finally got around to watching this film. I now understand why I've heard so much about it. In it's brutal yet not-subtle way of describing human fornication, it describes how we view sex in a very honest way. This film is so originall and wonderfully written. The actors/actresses seem to have no problem discussing the attributes of vivid and rounchy sex, it's really a great film to watch. Just, not with your mother or grandmother present.
105
Garden State (2004,  R)
106
Edward Scissorhands (1990,  PG-13)
107
Salem's Lot (1979,  PG)
108
JFK (1991,  R)
109
The Doors (1991,  R)
110
Michael Moore Hates America (2004,  R)
111
The Jacket (2005,  R)
The Jacket
It's one of those movies you stumble across when you are up at 2 am and get so involved with the plot a story that yu end up wishing you hadn't the next morning. It's beautifully written, well-casted, perfectly shot and directed. It's an original film that keeps you engrossed from start to finish. A futuristic tale (back in the making of the film, the future was 2007) of a war veteran wounded in battle and suffering from amnesia. He is sentenced to a mental institution for a crime he cannot remember and endures a new procedure that sling shots him into the future. Keira Knightley along with Kris Kristofferson and Adrien Brody give you a fantastic thriller about love and psychic analysis.
112
Clerks (1994,  R)
113
Collateral (2004,  R)
114
Top Gun (1986,  PG)
115
A Few Good Men (1992,  R)
116
Rain Man (1988,  R)
117
Born on the Fourth of July (1989,  R)
118
Private Parts (1997,  R)
Private Parts
I love this movie...it's great!!!!!!

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  1. BrolinFan92
    BrolinFan92 posted 283 days ago

    Great list Eric! You have good taste :)


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