SheikYerbuti Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 (edited) For those that don't follow these sort of things....Citizen Kane has been the #1 movie of all time forever. I have never seen a list that did not have Citizen Kane at the top. Probably the greatest movie ever made IMHO. ::stirringthepot:: But it's sooooo boring. . . Edited June 22, 2007 by SheikYerbuti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimC Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 ::stirringthepot:: But it's sooooo boring. . . +1 I watched it once as a school film back in 7th or 8th grade. I guess maybe I could appreciate it more today if I could get past the bias I have for it from having to endure it back then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimC Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 Of the Top 10, I never saw Schindler's List. Seeing that doesn't sound like a way I want to spend a Saturday night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheikYerbuti Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 Of the Top 10, I never saw Schindler's List. Seeing that doesn't sound like a way I want to spend a Saturday night. Saw it in the theater the day it came out. Spent most of the film crying. It's one of the most powerful films ever made. It's a masterpiece. I was never so proud to be Jewish. I vowed that day I'd never see it again. I haven't seen it since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonorator Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 (edited) my top eleven from that list (i couldn't leave out goodfellas) ... 39. "Dr. Strangelove," 1964. 20. "It's a Wonderful Life," 1946. 17. "The Graduate," 1967. 57. "Rocky," 1976. 2. "The Godfather," 1972. 13. "Star Wars," 1977. 72. "The Shawshank Redemption," 1994. 86. "Platoon," 1986. 89. "The Sixth Sense," 1999. 33. "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest," 1975. 92. "Goodfellas," 1990. eta: i need to see more of those older flicks ... Edited June 22, 2007 by tonorator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DemonKnight Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 Saw it in the theater the day it came out. Spent most of the film crying. It's one of the most powerful films ever made. It's a masterpiece. I was never so proud to be Jewish. I vowed that day I'd never see it again. I haven't seen it since. It is a great movie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazello1313 Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 4. "Raging Bull," 1980. 8. "Schindler's List," 1993. 23. "The Grapes of Wrath," 1940. 72. "The Shawshank Redemption," 1994. 89. "The Sixth Sense," 1999. these are all too high, IMO. raging bull is a great flick, but 4th best american film ever? not quite. schindler's list was pretty good...but not top 10 material, IMO. grapes of wrath was a good adaptation of the book, but not really a groundbreaking film in any way. shawshank....again, good, but great? meh. just seems to get more overrated with time, if you ask me. 6th sense was barely better than mediocre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazello1313 Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 (edited) 12. "The Searchers," 1956. 21. "Chinatown," 1974. 27. "High Noon," 1952. 32. "The Godfather Part II," 1974. 33. "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest," 1975. 39. "Dr. Strangelove," 1964. 41. "King Kong," 1933. 48. "Rear Window," 1954. 54. "M-A-S-H," 1970. 74. "The Silence of the Lambs," 1991. 79. "The Wild Bunch," 1969. 92. "Goodfellas," 1990. 95. "The Last Picture Show," 1971. on the other hand, for me, these would all rate higher than they are here. Edited June 22, 2007 by Azazello1313 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
untateve Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 I guess I understand why "Harvey" isn't on the list, but I think it's one of the greatest films and certainly in my Top 10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffeeman Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 Of the Top 10, I never saw Schindler's List. Seeing that doesn't sound like a way I want to spend a Saturday night. Aw, its a hoot. Classic comedy right there...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimC Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 Aw, its a hoot. Classic comedy right there...... I'll have to invite Hellmutt, Heimler and Schultz over this Saturday then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skilly Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 Someone mentioned it earlier, and I will second the opinion that I think "Braveheart" should be on this list. And "Raging Bull" is too high, at #4. Great movie, yes, and worthy of top 100, just not that high. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chavez Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 Of the Top 10, I never saw Schindler's List. Seeing that doesn't sound like a way I want to spend a Saturday night. Like SheikYerbuti says, SL is powerful and just an absolute masterpiece. But seeing it once is enough. It's a wrist-slitter of a flick. Hey Sheik, didn't Munich get your super Jew-Power kickin' in as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pope Flick Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 I'm not that keen on film comedies myself but Blazing Saddles, The Producers and Airplane would be worthy, IMO. The Blues Brothers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocknrobn26 Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 I've seen 99 of them. Missed "Intolerence" 1916. "top 100 american films of all time, i suppose it should be pointed out." That explains why I couldn't find "All quiet on the Western Front" Good point! Very powerful movie! I have not seen these movies: 24. "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial," 1982. 49. "Intolerance," 1916. 78. "Modern Times," 1936. 91. "Sophie's Choice," 1982. 96. "Do the Right Thing," 1989. For those that don't follow these sort of things....Citizen Kane has been the #1 movie of all time forever. I have never seen a list that did not have Citizen Kane at the top. Probably the greatest movie ever made IMHO. I saw two of those. I didn't do an exact count, but I know I saw at least 90% of those flicks. Spare the pre-1930 ones. I can somewhat agree about the comments on "Blazing Saddles", but "Red Dawn" is a major stretch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chargerz Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 Where is Braveheart on that list? Good question. It should be, IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursa Majoris Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 I guess I understand why "Harvey" isn't on the list, but I think it's one of the greatest films and certainly in my Top 10. An awesome movie brilliantly done, especially the very last scene where the door opens and closes on it's own....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
untateve Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 An awesome movie brilliantly done, especially the very last scene where the door opens and closes on it's own....... I just love Elwood's character. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chargerz Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 Very few Westerns on this list too. I dunno, 8% of the top 100 is pretty good for a genre that has lacked overall significance since the late 60s (as great as The Unforgiven was, it was an exception - the trend has been one or two notable westerns every 5 years or so). My post was just a first impression. After looking at the math, I now officially take my comment back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chavez Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 My post was just a first impression. After looking at the math, I now officially take my comment back. In other words, YOU GOT PWNED. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
untateve Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 In other words, YOU GOT PWNED. oh, yeah! burn on chargerz! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 Pulp Fiction, Taxi Driver and A clockwork orange should be higher... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheikYerbuti Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 Like SheikYerbuti says, SL is powerful and just an absolute masterpiece. But seeing it once is enough. It's a wrist-slitter of a flick. Hey Sheik, didn't Munich get your super Jew-Power kickin' in as well? I'm sorry to say, I haven't seen it. . . I'm adding it to my Netflix queue right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheikYerbuti Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 The Blues Brothers. Jake: You got fried chicken? Aretha: Best damn chicken in the state! Jake: Gimme 4 fried chickens and a coke Aretha: You want chicken wings or chicken legs? Jake: Four fried chickens, and a coke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chavez Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 I'm sorry to say, I haven't seen it. . . I'm adding it to my Netflix queue right now. Trust me, you will grow out your Izro (Jewish afro) and be repreZENTin' the yarmulke and beard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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