I assume you're talking about the long action scene where Clive Owen runs and fights his way through that prison to save the woman, all in one take. That was a pretty incredible scene, I wished I'd seen it in theatres.
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Best Movie Ever Created?
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IMO Forest Gump is probably the best. Funny, dramatic, historic, great acting, etc. Just seeing the ways Forest lives through so many historic events, and I just find it so interesting. Runners up include A Goofy Movie, and the Lord of The Rings trilogy.
Same with anime. Anime is a boring used style that is now nothing more then copycats who can't be bothered to create their own style.
Matt07
Smash Master
Final Fantasy 7: Advent Children was a really good movie, in my opinion.
But then again, most Sci-Fi/Fantasy films I watch seems to be my favourite.
But then again, most Sci-Fi/Fantasy films I watch seems to be my favourite.
Blackadder
Smash Master
The depressing thing is so many films really BLOW. I can't figure out why. Who makes these run-of-the-mill Bond rip offs?
For a business built fully on creativity, Hollywood sure puts out a lot of generic crap. Is it just that some directors really just don't care about all the things you mentioned? Or are they just inept? It's really pretty rare to run across a film that's really, really good.
Apparently few directors have any idea what they're doing.
Not sure about anime though. I don't watch a lot of it. I really don't know why... it just doesn't take me in. I actually get really distracted and bugged by the amazing amount of fanservice in a lot of anime.
That's kind of a naive way to look at it. Hollywood is a business, and like any other, it has to make money to sustain itself.
If they notice a trend (Bond ripoffs, remakes, teen slashers), they'll exploit it until it becomes unprofitable.
And it's not like intelligent filmmakers haven't made a point of becoming bankable. Steven Spielberg makes a pile of money about the size of Trinidad on just about every movie he makes, but I consider him a director with vision. Even Christopher Nolan, the indy champion, has had his mainstream hits (Insomnia and the Batflicks, although they are all good films and intelligent). And George Lucas is a perfect example of a drive for success gone horribly wrong and leading a visionary astray.
Ultimately, directors and their films still need to make money. As such, untalented people that make a marketable film (Brett Rattner, for example) get a lot more work than the maestros that don't rack up the C-Notes.
If they notice a trend (Bond ripoffs, remakes, teen slashers), they'll exploit it until it becomes unprofitable.
And it's not like intelligent filmmakers haven't made a point of becoming bankable. Steven Spielberg makes a pile of money about the size of Trinidad on just about every movie he makes, but I consider him a director with vision. Even Christopher Nolan, the indy champion, has had his mainstream hits (Insomnia and the Batflicks, although they are all good films and intelligent). And George Lucas is a perfect example of a drive for success gone horribly wrong and leading a visionary astray.
Ultimately, directors and their films still need to make money. As such, untalented people that make a marketable film (Brett Rattner, for example) get a lot more work than the maestros that don't rack up the C-Notes.
Blackadder
Smash Master
It's really those two points that just sort of... bug me. Filmmaking is a business striving for profit, yes, but at the same time it's also an art form. It seems like such a mockery of the art. Bah humbug I say. moneymoneymoney
As for George Lucas, I'd say his new Star Wars films still have a lot of vision. He really cares about them, or so I assume. He shoves in TONS of (unessesary) detail to the backgrounds and seems obsessed with filling his universe with endless backstories. It's just his vision now sucks, apparently.
That and action figures. He wants you to buy them.
I know someone in that movie. Devyn Tyler.
G@BE
Smash Lord
Rescuers down under
JLynn943
Smash Ace
yeah, where everything just stops when everyone who is fighting realizes what is going on. that scene is my favorite from any movie. very powerful
highandmightyjoe
Smash Ace
Either AMC or TCM I forgot which, had an all day Clint Eastwood marathon for new years. I think Fistful of Dollars is probably my favorite. I really want to see his new one, but I can't find anyplace showing it yet.
Viroxor
Smash Ace
V For Vendetta was a terrific film. My favorite scene is the ending where all the costumed people walk right though the line of soldiers. It was a very well played-out scene. An interesting take on the subject of terrorism and totalitarian governments. I recommend it to everyone.
And for the record, I think I'm the only person who thought the Star Wars prequels were decent movies, just not as good as the original trilogy.
And for the record, I think I'm the only person who thought the Star Wars prequels were decent movies, just not as good as the original trilogy.
toon_marth
Smash Ace
Super Mario Bros. live action movie. Pwnz
But on a more serious note....Vin Diesel as....MEgamaN!
But on a more serious note....Vin Diesel as....MEgamaN!
GreenKirby
Smash Master
I ask this with no disrespect to you: Why?
The fight scenes are great but their hardly any focus on the plot.
Orichalcum
Smash Journeyman
Blow..... or fight club
How are you people still talking about a bunch of movies that are not The Blues Brothers? It's the best movie ever, and you are all wrong if you think anything different.
Sorry, but sometimes the truth hurts.
Sorry, but sometimes the truth hurts.
OmegaXXII
Fire Emblem Lord/ Trophy Hunter
Lol, why do you always say your chioces are the ONLY ones correct?, and any other are invalid? Just curious.
waits for BAN
But seriously, Bloodsport II = best movie ever, aside from Lion King of course.
highandmightyjoe
Smash Ace
Blues Brothers is a fine film indeed sir.
And I can't believe I didn't think of this til now, but maybe this list is worth mention here.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AFI%27s_100_Years..._100_Movies_(10th_Anniversary_Edition)
Make of it what you will.
And I can't believe I didn't think of this til now, but maybe this list is worth mention here.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AFI%27s_100_Years..._100_Movies_(10th_Anniversary_Edition)
Make of it what you will.
Lord Viper
SS Rank
To me, I'll say Jurassic Park, I don't know, that move to me seem like it was really well done.
ExCeL 52
Smash Lord
Not saying that this is the best movie ever but Wanted was pretty **** good.
Thrillhouse-vh.
Smash Hero
The first Film Noir, The Maltese Falcon, is without a doubt also one of the best.
The only problem I had with The Maltese Falcon was the opening crawl that gave you the big reveal of the plot before the movie even started. Would've been much better without it.
Kirbythebanshee
Smash Rookie
Blades of Glory is the funniest ****ing movie EVER!
Will Ferrel and Jon Heder are my favorite actors ever, and to see them come together to make such a masterpiece is just amazing
yeah, as you can all tell, i don't watch many "good" movies, just funny ones
Will Ferrel and Jon Heder are my favorite actors ever, and to see them come together to make such a masterpiece is just amazing
yeah, as you can all tell, i don't watch many "good" movies, just funny ones
SirroMinus1
SiNiStEr MiNiStEr
Pootie tang!!
There is no best movie >_>
Also, A Clockwork Orange was pretty good.... book was better
Random movies I liked and can think of at the moment (aside from stuff I already saw listed):
Bloodsport
KickBoxer
The Karate Kid
The Fifth Element
Excalibur
The Princess Bride
Independence Day
Top Gun
The End of Evangelion
Laputa: Castle in the Sky
GhostBusters
SpaceBalls
Feris Bueller's Day Off
Wall Street
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
Robin Hood: Men in Tights
The Fugitive
Chasing Amy
Home Alone
Tommy Boy
Black Sheep
October Sky
Run Lola Run <-- watch this
And this list is already too long so I'll stop >_< guess I've seen a lot of movies
Also, A Clockwork Orange was pretty good.... book was better
Random movies I liked and can think of at the moment (aside from stuff I already saw listed):
Bloodsport
KickBoxer
The Karate Kid
The Fifth Element
Excalibur
The Princess Bride
Independence Day
Top Gun
The End of Evangelion
Laputa: Castle in the Sky
GhostBusters
SpaceBalls
Feris Bueller's Day Off
Wall Street
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
Robin Hood: Men in Tights
The Fugitive
Chasing Amy
Home Alone
Tommy Boy
Black Sheep
October Sky
Run Lola Run <-- watch this
And this list is already too long so I'll stop >_< guess I've seen a lot of movies
Can I just be a cop out and say Citizen Kane?
Thrillhouse-vh.
Smash Hero
Citizen Kane is a great movie.
Touch of Evil, however, is better.
Touch of Evil, however, is better.
The Blues Brothers, however, is the best.
All of you are wrong, it's Army of Darkness.
If only you had said Se7en instead of adding the pounds.
My favorite movie is Fight Club, Se7en was good because I wanted to know what was in the box.
trueganon
Smash Journeyman
Cheech and Chongs Up in Smoke.
Scott!
Smash Lord
This is great truth. For those who deny it, don't make me get my Boom Stick!
PitMasta
Smash Journeyman
Nothing is better than Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children
OR, Billy Madison
but thats just my opinion
OR, Billy Madison
but thats just my opinion
Yuna-Maria
Smash Ace
Attention, anyone who said that The Dark Knight is among the best movies in history:
Please form a tidy single-file line in front of me so that I can, one at a time, hit each of you in the head with a rolled-up newspaper and curtly proclaim "No." in a condescending manner as if I'm disciplining a dog who just urinated on a four-thousand-dollar Oriental rug. That movie was good, but it is nowhere near worthy of a spot in the everlasting annals of space and time.
Now, to be on topic. My favorite movie is Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi, but the award for best movie I've ever seen goes to Pulp Fiction.
Please form a tidy single-file line in front of me so that I can, one at a time, hit each of you in the head with a rolled-up newspaper and curtly proclaim "No." in a condescending manner as if I'm disciplining a dog who just urinated on a four-thousand-dollar Oriental rug. That movie was good, but it is nowhere near worthy of a spot in the everlasting annals of space and time.
Now, to be on topic. My favorite movie is Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi, but the award for best movie I've ever seen goes to Pulp Fiction.
I think you know where you can stick your hypocritical pomposity, considering the best movie you have ever seen was a well-written and clever comedy.