My Favorite Movies
Flims I find myself watching over and over. Some of them have touched me deeply on an emotional level, others have made me laugh, and still others have simply entertained me.
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The Lord of the Rings - The Fellowship of the Ring (2001, PG-13) |
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The Lord of the Rings - The Two Towers (2002, PG-13) |
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The Lord of the Rings - The Return of the King (2003, PG-13) |
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Trainspotting (1996, R) |
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Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind (2004, R) |
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House of Flying Daggers (Shi mian mai fu) (2004, PG-13) |
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Amelie (Le Fabuleux destin d'Amélie Poulain) (2001, R) |
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Shaun of the Dead (2004, R) |
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Amores Perros (2000, R) |
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Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (Wo hu cang long) (2000, PG-13) |
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Snatch. (2001, R) |
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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005, PG) |
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Cold Mountain (2003, R) |
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Y Tu Mama Tambien (2001, R) |
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Master and Commander - The Far Side of the World (2003, PG-13) |
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Kill Bill: Volume 1 (2003, R) |
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Brokeback Mountain (2005, R) |
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The Royal Tenenbaums (2001, R) |
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Eagle vs. Shark (2007, R)
This film is funny, touching, and sweet at the same time. Clement plays a guy who is is emotionally 9 years old...in how he reacts to situations, people, and his interests. "Jarrod" (Clement) won't admit he is a loser, he is a champion of the world in his own mind Horsley is the girl who falls in love with him....and finally meets him at a party and starts a relationship with him after stalking him. He takes her with him to his hometown so he can "kill' the bully who bullied him all while growing up. Weirdness happens there and a bit of saddness as well. The film is very off-beat but also every well-done. I think we all know a guy like Jarrod and hope that the guy meets a person like Horsley's girl. |
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Babel (2006, R)
I was not disappointed with this movie by Inarritu, who is one of my favorite directors. All the actors did wonderful performances and I was fully involved in the story as a viewer. Rinko Kikuchi is a real standout as the deaf-mute girl who is sexually acting out due to issues involved with her mother's death and because she feels so isoalted from the world in her deafness. I actually forgot Brad Pitt was Brad Pitt in this movie his performance is so good. Definitely a film I would recommend! |
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Road to Perdition (2002, R) |
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Lost In Translation (2003, R) |
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Children of Men (2006, R)
This film both awed and depressed me. It is a stunning film with lots of great camera work and a great storyline. Cuaron proves again he is a great director and is not afraid of taking chances when it comes to films. It had me a bit depressed because the world could very well become the world of the film. Definitely a must see....and it will not bore you with it's constant action and tension in the story. |
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Everything is Illuminated (2005, PG-13) |
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Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980, PG) |
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Ed Wood (1994, R) |
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Atonement (2007, R)
A very interestingly filmed movie that shows how a little girl's misunderstanding of a situation ruined people's lives. The ending really is sad...and worth sitting through this slow-moving but good movie to see. It's basically a film about a child's mistake that ruins the lives of her sister and the man her sister loves...and how she carries the guilt through her life for something that happened when she was 11/12. |
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Pride and Prejudice (, Unrated) |
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300 (2007, R)
I know I am late to the game with this film....I didn't see it when it was out in theatres...and it is not historically correct....but DAMN this movie is cool. |
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I Am Legend (2007, PG-13)
A very cool adaption of the book. It strays from the book but keeps it's spirit. The director chose the "vampire" route that the book has for the creatures who have the virus and I give him the thumbs up for that. Will Smith is great as "last man on earth" and I loved the scenes of the vacant NYC. The dog broke my heart when it died as did Smith with his character's reaction to losing his last family member when this happened. The film is definitely worth the $9.50 I paid to see it at the theater. |
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Apocalypto (2006, R)
This film was beyond cool. I loved the fact it was in the language of the Maya and the story. It had some violent stuff take place but then, it is a primative society and human sacrafice was going on during this time period. The chase after the main character escapes and runs to get back to his pregnant wife and child keeps the viewer riveted, at least it kept me watching. Beautifully filmed and you care about every single character because there was just enough set up of even minor characters in the film to make you feel for them when everything goes to hell for them. |
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The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975, R) |
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Napoleon Dynamite (2004, PG) |
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The Matrix (1999, R) |
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Peter Pan (2003, PG) |
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Moulin Rouge! (2001, PG-13) |
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Romeo + Juliet (1996, PG-13) |
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Monsoon Wedding (2001, R) |
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Hero (2002, PG-13) |
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A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001, PG-13) |
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Gladiator (2000, R) |
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X-Men (2000, PG-13) |
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X2 (2003, PG-13) |
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No Country for Old Men (2007, R)
I really enjoyed this film! I loved the style it was shot in and the characters. Bardem did an excellant job as a hitman who was obviously mental. Loved his air gun. I even loved the ending because it summed up the whole essence of the story...that you "ride to meet your fate" in life. Just an all around great film with great acting by the entrire cast. It deserved it's Oscar win. |
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Into the Wild (2007, R)
I really enjoyed this film. It was a very interesting story of a young man who decides to break from society and live in the wild, without money. It doens't have a happy ending but that is fine. It is based off a true story and now I really want to read the book. Emile Hirsch is a really good actor and I need to check out more of his films. |
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Down with Love (2003, PG-13) |


