My Favorite Movies


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1
Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977,  PG)
Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope
What more can I say about the movie that changed the way I look at movies? Every time I see this classic, I feel like I'm ten years old again, sitting in a movie theater unaccompanied by an adult for the first time.
2
Tombstone (1993,  R)
Tombstone
I was never a huge fan of westerns as a kid. To me, they were what kept me from watching cartoons on Sunday afternoons while my dad watched TV. This is one of the movies that got me into the genre.
3
GoodFellas (1990,  R)
GoodFellas
Wonderful story. Fantastic characters. Superb acting. Best mob movie ever.
4
Field of Dreams (1989,  PG)
Field of Dreams
I can relate so well to Ray Kinsella. I tried to watch this movie once with my dad, and he fell asleep. Sadly, that kinda sums up our whole relationship.
5
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005,  PG-13)
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
Fans waited 30 years for this. After two not-so-great prequels that led up to Episode III, Lucas redeems himself.
6
E.T. - The Extra-Terrestrial (1982,  PG)
E.T. - The Extra-Terrestrial
Another movie I can't watch without crying, lol.
7
High Fidelity (2000,  R)
High Fidelity
Almost autobiographical...
8
Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980,  PG)
Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back
How do you keep a group of fans in suspense for three years? Take a group of characters, start telling an incredible story, then leave those chaacters in the worst possible series of events imaginable. Well done, George!
9
For Love of the Game (1999,  PG-13)
For Love of the Game
I'd put this one right up there with Bull Durham and Field of Dreams as one of the best baseball movies ever made.
10
Star Trek - First Contact (1996,  PG-13)
Star Trek - First Contact
The last GREAT Next Generation crew movie.
11
Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983,  PG)
Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi
Five movies lead up to an incredibe climax: The redemption of Anakin Skywalker.
12
Star Trek II - The Wrath of Khan (1982,  PG)
Star Trek II - The Wrath of Khan
The best of the original Enterprise crew's adventures.
13
Star Trek VI - The Undiscovered Country (1991,  PG)
Star Trek VI - The Undiscovered Country
The original Enterprise crew bows out gracefully.
14
The Blues Brothers (1980,  R)
The Blues Brothers
Probably one of the funniest movies ever made with one of the greatest soundtracks ever.
15
The Godfather (1972,  R)
16
Die Hard (1988,  R)
Die Hard
Yippie-kai-yay, motherf***er!
17
Identity (2003,  R)
Identity
First time I saw this, I kept guessing who was the killer. I guessed wrong EVERY time.
18
As Good As It Gets (1997,  PG-13)
As Good As It Gets
One of my favourite Nicholson roles.
19
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002,  PG)
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones
Not my LEAST favourite in the series, but not even close to my favourite.
20
The Princess Bride (1987,  PG)
21
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999,  PG)
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
My least favourite in the series. Eeks its way into my favourites list because of my willingness to forgive Lucas for Jar Jar Binks and casting that Lloyd brat.
22
The Breakfast Club (1985,  R)
The Breakfast Club
I can't remember how many times I saw this movie when I was in high school. Loved it.
23
This Is Spinal Tap (1984,  R)
This Is Spinal Tap
Funny as hell. Turn it up to Eleven and enjoy!
24
Young Frankenstein (1974,  PG)
Young Frankenstein
I grew up a big fan of the old Universal Monster movies that this spoofs.
25
Rocky (1976,  PG)
Rocky
Stallone's finest moment. Such a shame that he decided to kill it by making a career of it. Although, the new film looks like it could be worth watching.
26
Rocky II (1979,  PG)
Rocky II
"Ain't gonna be no rematch"
"Don't want one"
This was the only rematch in the series worth seeing so far. (I've yet to see Rocky Balboa)
27
Man on the Moon (1999,  R)
Man on the Moon
Jim Carrey proves that he's not just a slapstick clown.
28
Breakdown (1997,  R)
Breakdown
Not a bad way to kill 97 minutes.
29
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989,  PG-13)
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
Chevy Chase at his best... hmmm... has he done any better?
30
The Story of Us (1999,  R)
The Story of Us
Bit of a sentimental favourite, if anything. I tear up just THINKING abot the scene toward the end, as Michelle Pfieffer is reflecting on her relationship with Bruce Willis,

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  1. RThornhill
    RThornhill posted 254 days ago

    Hi Joe. Thanks for this interesting list. Lots of good stuff here for sure.