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[cheezMcNASTY]

Since we've been having a lot of political debates lately, it's gotten me thinking.
You know, about the state of the world and stuff.

:troll:

Basically, I've been thinking we should have a poll and decide the best movie ever made in the history of space, time, and designer clothing. Now, we need to include the classics here.
Why?
Let me explain with an analogy. If you look at what movies have made the most money, you probably think Avatar or Titanic are best selling of all time movies. BUT. If you look at a list that's been adjusted for inflation, you see something very different.

Basically, the dream vision in my head is that everyone puts forward movies that they think deserve to compete for that title. Everyone watches any movies they haven't seen which have been suggested. No one needs to justify their opinion, you judge it based on what you think.


Since I think the classics are going to get overlooked a bit, I'm going to nominate a movie from each of favorite old time directors: Alfred Hitchcock and Frank Capra.

 

[Quistrix]

The Lion King <3

I can't be alone in saying this is one of the greats, despite being an animated film.

 

[Tyloric]

My answer is always changing, but right now I'm gonna say Spirited Away.

 

[HeroOfCrapsalot]

Tucker and Dale vs. Evil.

 

[WittyUsername]

I'll stick with Forrest Gump.

 

[HobbeBrain]

Maybe it's just because I'm at an angsty point in life at the moment, and even as I type this I know that this is going to sound ridiculous but F**K YOU I DON'T NEED TO JUSTIFY MY OPINION

LOVE ACTUALLY IS A GREAT FILM.

 

[Steve]

Ridley Scott's Alien is cheery enough.

 

[ScareCrowReturn]

I agree with Steve.. Buuut to throw one out there.. Shawshank Redemption, simply, amazing.

 

[SelfAppointedGunslinger]

If I had to choose just one film (which is really bloody hard being a movie lover) I'd probably say James Bond: From Russia with love. As a bond film I think it has everything:

Sean Connery in his prime at his best, back when 007 would really more on his wits and intuition than expensive gadgets and automatic weapons.

The cold war focused east meets west Istanbul setting was brilliant, just the way they get played against each other by an evil third party organisation that doesn't tolerate failure.

The Villains were varied and consistently menacing at the same time, Blofeld was still the faceless yet undeniably present mastermind who carefully plotted every move from behind his desk, the fact that you couldn't see his face made him even more intimidating because it kept you guessing. The scene where Blofeld explains the fundamental logic behind his organisation: Spectre with the fighting fish was interesting and was a pretty inventive analogy, it says a lot about Blofeld's opportunistic view on the world too.

Then you had Rosa Klebb, the former KGB colonel turned Spectre Number, vile and repulsive in terms of her personality and in general nastiness she's the antithesis of the sweet, caring old lady. The spiked shoes scene was pretty unforgettable.

And then you had my favourite bond villain ever (the bloke in my avatar in case you haven't guessed it yet.) Donald 'Red' Grant: An exceptional Spectre hitman hired to kill James bond in the most humiliating way possible and play the east and west against each other at the same time, as a character he was ruthless and cunning, the fact that he was silent throughout most of the film added to his menace. Grant was a master of deception too, posing as a fellow British agent perfectly to get closer to bond after strangling the man he was posing as to death, he would then strike at the perfect moment of opportunity. His brutality is best summed up in the quote "The first bullet won't kill you, nor the second, not even the third. Not until you crawl over here and kiss my foot!" chilling stuff.
Grant marked the first in a long line of Tall, quiet, blonde henchmen that'd become almost standard for later heavy-handed bond villain lackeys: Vargas, Necros, Stamper etc.

Bonds allies were amazing in this film too, his Turkish informant Kerim Bay was witty, charismatic and had more personality than pretty much any later Bond ally, This film also marked the legendary Q's first appearance too, which always gives me a heavy nostalgia rush whenever I see the Brainy ol' codger's debut appearance. Bernard Lee's classic grumpy M was in this one too, who always like Q gave a good performance in each film despite his short screen time.

The intro music was exciting too and fit the film well, really get's me into the film. Not to mention the opening scene itself before the intro credits, which must have given everyone watching the fim in 1962 a good shock being that the film introduces an impossible twist right into the first five minutes that really has you going if you've only seen Doctor No prior to this film. The thought that went into that scene was damn amazing. It also introduce's you to Grant, the pyschotic strangler I was talking about before and let's you know by the end of the scene that this guy is big trouble.

All in all it has to be one of the most memorable films I've seen, It's got a great cast, the plot's intriguing and keeps me interested all the way through and it's classic 1960's bond back when bond was Cunning, charming and action-ready all roled into one.

 

[Gikoku]

Love Alfred Hitchcock, BUT...

I have to go with the film Network, everything about it is just so sublime from beginning to end.

 

[TRA Rotid]

If it's just one movie, it has to be The Terminator 2.

 

[queenofdisco]

Killer Klowns From Outer Space

 

[Hermit]

my favorite film is The Room by Tommy Wiseau


YUAR LION I NEVAR HIJCHU

YU AR TAREIN ME APAHWRT LISAWH

 

[This is my Albion]

Im going go out on a limb and say Inception. Although that might be my latest obsession over Joseph Gordon Levit.

 

[Purple Nurple]

Blade Runner's probably mine. I geuninely can't find fault in it whatsoever.
As a film it's visually incredible, the scene where Deckard is in the office of the leader of the replicant company and the window 'closes' turning the room dark is one of my favourite scenes, period. The cyber-punk streets of the city look amazing, as well as the cars, clubs and bars. The acting is superb, Harrison Ford and Rutger Hauer do fantastically, and the themes are thought-provoking and influential.

It's da ****.

 

[SelfAppointedGunslinger]

Blade Runner's probably mine. I geuninely can't find fault in it whatsoever.
As a film it's visually incredible, the scene where Deckard is in the office of the leader of the replicant company and the window 'closes' turning the room dark is one of my favourite scenes, period. The cyber-punk streets of the city look amazing, as well as the cars, clubs and bars. The acting is superb, Harrison Ford and Rutger Hauer do fantastically, and the themes are thought-provoking and influential.

It's da s***.

I have to see this film one day, heard a lot of good things about it.

 

[HobbeBrain]

You know what else is good? Sex Drive.

YES IT'S GOOD JUST F**K YOU IT'S AMAZING