My Favorite Movies

This is a cinematic masterpiece no matter which way you cut it. Quentin Tarantino's debut has everything a good movie should have; superb acting, amazing dialogue, and an intriguing story. The ultimate heist film where the actual crime is never even seen. How brilliant is that? And the dynamics between the different characters is some of the best out there. The way Blonde and White verbally spar makes you feel the tension as if you were really there, and the ambiguous interaction between White and Orange is just heartwrenching, especially if you know how it ends. I cannot say enough good things about this flick. It's most definitely one of the best films ever made, and never loses its appeal even if you've seen it a hundred or even a thousand times.

I can honestly say that this is by far the best book to film adaption I have ever seen. The Coens may have changed some events around, took out a fair amount of dialogue, but managed to capture the very soul of the novel. I can't say enough good things about this film - the acting, the lack of music, the snippets of humor interspersed throughout moments of intense violence (something Joel and Ethan have tuned to a fine art)- all amazing. One of my favorite films of all time and the Coen's best to date.

I didn't think the creators of 'Shaun of the Dead' could top themselves, but they definitely have with this. I have never seen a movie so hilarious, action packed, and actually kind of depressing in all my life. The way they balance all those elements seamlessly into a single flick is brilliant, and makes for a thoroughly enjoyable experience. I only wish I hadn't waited so long to see it!

Sleuth is basically an hour and a half of Jude Law and Michael Caine trying to mind-fuck each other into submission, and damn if it isn't fun to watch. Their chemistry is electric, both men verbally sparring and matching wits in a battle to win Andrew Wyke's (Caine) wife and prove their masculinity. But what starts out as a meeting of two men trying to work out their differences spirals into an out of control war between the two characters. What are the lies, half-truths, and truths? It's hard to tell, and it appears that the characters themselves don't know either, enacting a series of roleplays that go from violent to sexual in a bid to out-bluff the other. As the stakes get higher so does the tension, the story going in unexpected directions that keeps the viewer on edge and begging for more. A brilliant film that stands out by itself, and shouldn't be compared to the original for its worth.

Happened to catch this little gem a few weeks ago on IFC Grindhouse. Didn't expect much -the premise alone is almost laughable- but I was pleasantly surprised. A taut thriller with hefty amounts of gore and a dash of dark humor, not to mention stellar acting by everyone in it. The music is hypnotic and quirky, matching the tone of the film perfectly (although most people find it annoying). And if you care to plunge deeper into the narrative, it has some interesting insight on Manifest Destiny. Also, one of the best endings I've ever seen. NOT to be missed.

I can see why so many people find this movie presumptuous or convoluted; it's fairly dense and gets somewhat confusing towards the end, but that's why I found it so amazing. There are layers upon layers of meaning that make this one of the most intriguing films I have ever seen. Ritchie also abandons his usual mix of contemporary music for classical, giving the film the classy and surreal feel it deserves. And on a side note, I found that if you know a bit about Kabbala, it isn't nearly as hard to understand - so if you're really stumped, pick up a book about Kabbalism and read up. Trust me, it helps.

I really feel like I don't need to say anything about this movie. If you don't know about it then you're a fool, and if you've seen it you know how absolutely stunning it is. A movie like this has never been made before, and I doubt we'll see another like it for a long time.

This is one of the most innovative flicks I have ever seen. Not only is it superbly acted by everyone in it, but the story in general is fantastic and amazingly entertaining. The way it took all of the cliched Hollywood devices and completely shattered them was immensely refreshing and unexpected. I also recommend watching the gag reels; they're as funny as the movie (especially Val Kilmer).

I really enjoyed this movie. A LOT. And even though it started out kind of iffy, the longer it went one the more spectacular it got. All the actors were phenomenal, but Leo blew me away the most. The intensity in which he played his character was amazing, especially how he was able to just ooze anxiety and panic, making it almost palpable. And of course the cinematography was top notch; Scorsese used all his usual devices, and a few that were strange but worked rather well. Oh, and the end; my GOD what an end!! Never have I seen anything like it, and I still can't get it out of my head. I will most definitely see this many times, and would recommend it to anyone as long as they have a strong stomach and don't mind a bit of colorful language.

Dear god, Quentin has done it yet again! It's the zenith of everything that makes Tarantino films what they are; over the top violence, spectacular acting, amazing story, and out of sequence story line. I much prefer the first volume to the second (unlike most people) but that might be my affinity for Asian cinema coming to the surface. I adore this movie with all my heart and would recommend that everyone see it at least once.

Wow, this movie was just. . . WOW. It was the most entertaining movie experience I have ever had; I was grinning from ear to ear the whole way through and laughing my ass off, especially during the fake trailors because they were so damn campy.

Planet Terror was a riot, and is most definitely the goriest movie I have ever seen. Buckets of blood pour out of people left and right and it's great.

I however found myself liking Death Proof more if only because I love QT's writing so much. It had great characters and Kurt Russel was gritty and actually a bit scary. The car race is one of the greatest I've seen, and the end is cool as hell. It wraps it all up nicely and leaves you gaping.

These flicks are so spectacular in every way and amazingly over the top that it can't be called anything but a masterpiece.

This is probably my favorite Scorsese film. Something about it is just. . . perfect. A young DeNiro and Keitel have excellent chemistry and are a blast to watch together, and the music is amazing and really ties the scenes together. The dialogue is also some of the best I've heard, and made me crack up quite a few times. To me this is the ultimate gangster film, and is a landmark in movie making. Long Live Scorsese!!

The continuation of Quentin's most daring film yet. Just as good as Volume One, but lacks a certain something that made the first one so likeable. This one is definitely more story/dialogue oriented, and I think that's why so many people prefer it to the first. But I must admit the ending was quite disappointing, leaving it feeling anticlimactic. But I respect Quentin for doing it; it fits in with how he does things, so I probably should have expected it.

What can I say about this movie? It's all around just amazing. The acting, the dialogue, the story; just breathtaking. Quentin just proves once again that he is a genuis in his own time.

I LOVE THIS MOVIE! It's funny as hell, and the acting is superb. A great, gritty romp that I HIGHLY recommend.

A very unique and entertaining film. Will make you laugh your ass off with Willem's performance and the dialogue is spectacular. It gets kind of off kilter towards the end, almost turning into something completely different, but it makes sense in a strange way. One of my top ten films definitely.

This film really struck home; it reflects my feelings of the society we live in and my cynical out look on just everything in general. Can be really depresssing if you're not in the right mood, but overall it is pure genius.

One of the best films ever made. Plain and simple. Same goes for the other two.

I am just awestruck by this movie. I went into it thinking it was going to be a comedy, but it turned out to be much, MUCH more than that. Yes, it is quite hilarioius, but it is also intensely philosophical with so many levels that I haven't even begun to comprehend them. It's ingenius no matter how you look at it, and is most definitely one of those films you have to watch more than once. Gary and Tim were excellent, and had amazing chemistry which was just a treat to behold. This is one of the best movies I've seen in a long time, and I'd recommend it to any Shakespeare fan, or fans of witty writing and excellent acting in general.

"A man talking sense to himself is no madder than a man talking nonsense not to himself."

If ya like gratuitous violence, this is for you. It's chalk full of gore and over the top characters. . . and I love it! Tadanobu Asano's performance as Kakihara is especially brilliant.

Is there such a thing as true romance? Well, there is for Clarence and Alabama in this AMAZING flick directed by Tony Scott and written by Quentin Tarantino. I still don't know why I waited so long to see this again; it just blew me away with its great acting and as-is-QT's-fashion amazing dialogue. It runs smoothly, and is fast paced without detracting from the plot or characters. It really is a story of romance and has its cute moments, but some pretty vicious ones are there as well. I didn't particularly like the music though; kind of gave the movie a wrong feel at times, but other than that it's a masterpiece.

Once again I am AMAZED at Tim Roth's acting ability. I totally forgot he was an actor in this flick; he was so believable as Vincent Van Gogh that it was almost scary. Paul Rhys was also great as Theo, and you could really feel his love and frustration towards Vincent. It wasn't slow, (which I thought it would be) and was pretty well paced; it held my attention the whole time. It also turned out to be a pretty gritty, which was a pleasant surprise. Oh, and the music; just stunning and haunting. The score really did a spectacular job setting the atmosphere of the whole flick. In every aspect this was a brilliant film; one of my new all time faves.

I'm usually not a big war movie fan, but I loved this flick. Something about it is just compelling to watch, and it really makes you think about the effects that war can have on people, and how a man's true character can really surface when put under extraordinary conditions.

OMG, Tim Roth should be given a medal for how amazing he is at acting freaked out. I seriously couldn't stop laughing as I watched him try to deal with all the ridiculous situations he found himself in. Of the four stories the last two are by far the best, but I do like "the Wrong Man" quite a bit. The first one is so-so. A very hilarious flick, but not for all people.

I can't even remember how many times I've watched this movie. And it gets better everytime! The characters are all loveable, and I just can't help but like the movie that brought pirates back into fashion, lol.

Johnny Depp is once again amazing as he plays Hunter S. Thompson, delivering a hilarious and superb performance. And it makes it that much better if youv'e read the book. One of the few times a movie can enhance the original paperback.