PSU's Unofficial Best Movies Ever Poll

[RedDragon7]

Because people have different opinions and might value newer movies higher than some of the older classics. Only because you're stuck in the past doesn't mean that newer generations are forbidden to nominate their favourites as the best movies out there.

This cliché of movies supposedly not coming close to their 1960s counterparts is just mind-blowingly retarded.

Also...we all have different tastes and I don't see how every individual can objectively pick from all of the movies that ever existed.. of course there will be a lot of recent movies in our top 10 lists. Lets just play nice and share opinions without criticizing other peoples choices

Alright, so my initial reaction was more of an emotional one rather than thought out.

I may seem stuck in the past from what I said, but the difference is I study it. I think that many people on this forum would agree that today's Hollywood is remakes and adaptations. Most of the blockbusters/mainstream entertainment is designed to sell like a product rather than be what cinema originally intended... storytelling. That's my gripe with people these days claiming the last action movie they saw was one of the best films ever. Like I said before, it's not that those movies aren't entertaining but they aren't nearly the caliber of film audiences use to get. Nowadays its a lot of injecting action or name talent to sell the movie.

[Blacksite]

I don't see the point in debating personal favorites. While it's true that most movies nowadays aren't what they used to be, I don't believe any of the movies I listed fall into the category of Transformers-esque blockbusters.

At the end of the day, movies are about entertaining your audience and you can do that in a number of different ways. Reading through the same list of movies citing Jurassic Park or Star Wars gets tiresome. Not saying they're bad movies but there's nothing wrong with a little variety.

[RedDragon7]

I don't see the point in debating personal favorites.

That's the opposite of me.

While it's true that most movies nowadays aren't what they used to be, I don't believe any of the movies I listed fall into the category of Transformers-esque blockbusters.

At the end of the day, movies are about entertaining your audience and you can do that in a number of different ways. Reading through the same list of movies citing Jurassic Park or Star Wars gets tiresome. Not saying they're bad movies but there's nothing wrong with a little variety.

I agree with variety. That's half the reason my list is nearly twice as long, compiling from others as well. However, you mention citing certain movies gets tiresome... I'm a bit tired of the praise of certain movies people listed, including yourself. In the context of this thread anyway.

[newf_52]

This is why I love movies and also why I hate them.
Debating movies is fun.
But a comment like yours about not listing anything after 2007 is ridiculous. Especially when you listed a Bourne movie, the worst LOTR movie, Jurassic Park, and Aladdin! And saying The Star Wars originals, when everyone knows that Empire is the only truly great one.

[TRF]

I love debating movies. So far though, I don't think I've seen a bad list. Sure, I've seen plenty of movies on these lists that I wouldn't put anywhere near the top ten, but I don't think any of you picked bad movies. I'm impressed.

EDIT:

This is my unofficial pick...Forrest GUMP!

I stand corrected.

[RedDragon7]

At this point, I've pretty much retracted the 2005 guideline, although I can't think of any worth mentioning. The Bourne Identity was 2003.

The Fellowship of the Ring had a true three-act storyline and some of the best moments of the trilogy. Jurassic Park was a huge leap in CGI in terms of the technology and telling a story with it, especially in a way no one thought possible at the time. Aladdin is a childhood favorite, and one of Robin Williams best. Star Wars is great for its overall arc.

[Blacksite]

AND THEN THERE WAS HARD BOILED!



That's enough out of me. Sorry.

[DreDayDetox]

I'm having a hard time tracking down that blu-ray in retail. I wanna see it so badly.

[Shibby]

The Shawshank Redemption
Gladiator
Saving Private Ryan
Forrest Gump
Pulp Fiction
Se7en
Memento
Into The Wild
Up
The Usual Suspects

[DarkVincent07]

I'm having a hard time tracking down that blu-ray in retail. I wanna see it so badly.

I had to buy a random version from ebay thats region free, in a really thin BD case and doesn't even say what country its from. haha.

[Wrath]

I'm having a hard time tracking down that blu-ray in retail. I wanna see it so badly.

It's really not that hard: http://www.ebay.com/itm/HARD-BOILED-...item4d048801aa

[DreDayDetox]

It's really not that hard: http://www.ebay.com/itm/HARD-BOILED-...item4d048801aa

I obviously don't have a credit card, nor will I get a pre-paid one for just this purchase. I like in-person, thanks.

[Lethal_NFS]

The Goonies
Shooter
Law Abiding Citizen
Top Gun
Fight Club
Lord of the Rings Trilogy
Shawshank Redemption
Beetlejuice
Debbie Does Dallas

[MATRIX 2]

The Goonies
Shooter
Law Abiding Citizen
Top Gun
Fight Club
Lord of the Rings Trilogy
Shawshank Redemption
Beetlejuice
Debbie Does Dallas

Cheater

[Ixion]

the worst LOTR movie

I think the reason many people prefer Fellowship is because the characters are together, so it's one linear narrative throughout, instead of switching between Frodo & Co, Aragorn & Co, Merry & Co, etc.

It's more involving and makes for much better pacing. Besides, I just think the theatrical version of Fellowship is perfectly executed from beginning to end.

[Wrath]

I obviously don't have a credit card, nor will I get a pre-paid one for just this purchase. I like in-person, thanks.

You don't even need a credit card. Paypal is using your ordinary bank account just like when buy things off Amazon for example.

And here I thought online shopping was the one thing to go in this day and age...

[TRF]

I'm tallying everything tomorrow, so get your votes in if you haven't.

Also, read this: http://www.magjournal.net/sight-soun...reatest-films/

As a personal favor to me.

[Blacksite]

Nope. Not doing you any favors. Sorry. :P

[TRF]

Nope. Not doing you any favors. Sorry. :P

It's not like I'm asking you to bend over for me . . . yet.

[DeviousOne]

It's not like I'm asking you to bend over for me . . . yet.

Lmao nice I'll take a look at ur blog sir..

[jj03]

I neglected to add american psycho. Fuckin top film. Love it.

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[TRF]

Okay, the results are in!

01. Gladiator (Ridley Scott | 2000) 7 votes
02. Pulp Fiction (Quentin Tarantino | 1994) 6 votes
03 (tie). The Godfather (Francis Ford Coppola | 1972) 4 votes
03 (tie). Blade Runner (Ridley Scott | 1982) 4 votes
03 (tie). The Shawshank Redemption (Frank Darabont | 1994) 4 votes
04 (tie). The Matrix (The Wachowskis | 1999) 3 votes
04 (tie). Se7en (David Fincher | 1995) 3 votes
04 (tie). The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (Peter Jackson | 2001) 3 votes
04 (tie). Jurassic Park (Steven Spielberg | 1993) 3 votes
04 (tie). Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (Irvin Kershner | 1980) 3 votes

[DeviousOne]

Where is forrest gump!!! Lmao

[TRF]

Where is forrest gump!!! Lmao

It only got two votes. Sorry bro. If it's any consolation, that's two votes more than it deserves.

[DeviousOne]

Damn bro that's fucked up lmao!!! I shouldve campaigned for mr gump! Lol