All time favorite Movie Thread

[Tony V.]

What is you all time favorite movie. If you could only take one movie with you to a deserted island what would that movie be?

I know my movie is not a single movie but Played back to back it most certainly is as they flow perfectly together.

The Back to the future trilogy is my favorite. Not only for the story but the soundtrack was and still is awesome.

 

[Leonard Caillouet]

I have to say that my favorite movies are the ones that really moved me emotionally. Saving Private Ryan was one of those. It was about so much more than the base story of the conflicted mission to save one soldier that cost other lives. I teared up several times. Another one that really touched me was The World According to Garp. It also made me emotional, and it did a great job of bringing a great book to film.

 

[Jon Liu]

It's so hard to pick a favorite movie... I could very easily just say any of Christopher Nolan's movies. However, if my hand was forced to pick only one, the one that comes immediately to mind is Memento. The movie is just the epitome of a Nolan-esque film! I don't know how many times I've seen the movie, but I am always finding new things in the movie when I do!

 

[phillihp23]

"Heat" A classic in which contains an all star cast. I think the audio is outstanding, from the breaking of glass, gunfire, and rumble of the dump truck. Besides what's not to like about a solidly written action film.

 

[Sonnie Parker]

Pink Floyd - The Wall? Of course not... the worst movie I ever started watching and stopped. Great music... horrible film for me.

It's a Wonderful Life comes to mind... gotta love that Jimmy Stewart ... although I am not a big fan of Christmas, it's still one of my favorites that I have probably seen more than any other. Medicine Man is another favorite. I don't think I could pick just one.

 

[1_sufferin_mind]

Just one? Just one? Oh man, I had to look up the definition of favorite to see if I could somehow weasel in multiples. How about a favorite genre? No? Okay, fine - I'm taking my toys and going home!
I'm partial to the Lord of the Rings trilogy. The books were required reading in school, and I think they survived translation to the big screen wonderfully. No dogs that I can remember but, hey, all movies can't be perfect!

 

[Todd Anderson]

It's so hard to pick a favorite movie... I could very easily just say any of Christopher Nolan's movies. However, if my hand was forced to pick only one, the one that comes immediately to mind is Memento. The movie is just the epitome of a Nolan-esque film! I don't know how many times I've seen the movie, but I am always finding new things in the movie when I do!

I'm a big Nolan fan, also. What a talent! He really knocked it out of the park with Interstellar!

 

[Todd Anderson]

I'm not sure I can pick just one desert island movie... there's so may great flicks!

If my feet were put to the fire it would probably come down to Caddyshack and The Right Stuff... and because I'm a big believer in the power of humor, Caddyshack would be my pick.

Flawed, rough production, campy humor, politically incorrect, cheesy music... but a classic!

 

[Jon Liu]

I'm a big Nolan fan, also. What a talent! He really knocked it out of the park with Interstellar!

100% agreed. Interstellar was such a unique vision. I'll admit I'm more of an emotional guy and the scene when Cooper is watching all the video clips that he had missed when they were on the water planet gets to me almost every time. I also don't know how many times I've listened to the soundtrack, either; for a long time it was even on repeat in my car.

I can't wait for his next film, Dunkirk!

 

[Todd Anderson]

100% agreed. Interstellar was such a unique vision. I'll admit I'm more of an emotional guy and the scene when Cooper is watching all the video clips that he had missed when they were on the water planet gets to me almost every time. I also don't know how many times I've listened to the soundtrack, either; for a long time it was even on repeat in my car.

I can't wait for his next film, Dunkirk!

I think Interstellar might be my favorite film of the last 5 years... absolutely awesome flick! It's very emotional... how about when he's in the black hole watching himself say goodbye to his daughter?

Very powerful stuff.

Oddly, the first time I saw the movie, I didn't like it. I *almost* left the theater. But, once it was on BD, I sat and watched it with my oldest daughter and our conversations about the plot really unlocked the movie for me. Plus it has KILLER bass!!!

 

[Jon Liu]

I think Interstellar might be my favorite film of the last 5 years... absolutely awesome flick! It's very emotional... how about when he's in the black hole watching himself say goodbye to his daughter?

Very powerful stuff.

Oddly, the first time I saw the movie, I didn't like it. I *almost* left the theater. But, once it was on BD, I sat and watched it with my oldest daughter and our conversations about the plot really unlocked the movie for me. Plus it has KILLER bass!!!

Very emotional indeed! So many scenes like that are emotional for me, especially now that I have three daughters. Funny thing is that stuff doesn't phase my wife at all. She really liked the movie, but is more intrigued and into it for the scientific aspect.

I love that the bass is deep, but not overly bloated. A lot of times deep bass is accompanied by boominess and that's not the case here. In this film, like when they are traveling through the wormhole, there's a whole lot of shaking going on in the cockpit and similarly there's a lot of "shaking" happening in my room. Sounds and feels natural! Plus the pipe-organ. Oh man, just the sound design overall for this film!

 

[Todd Anderson]

Very emotional indeed! So many scenes like that are emotional for me, especially now that I have three daughters. Funny thing is that stuff doesn't phase my wife at all. She really liked the movie, but is more intrigued and into it for the scientific aspect.

I love that the bass is deep, but not overly bloated. A lot of times deep bass is accompanied by boominess and that's not the case here. In this film, like when they are traveling through the wormhole, there's a whole lot of shaking going on in the cockpit and similarly there's a lot of "shaking" happening in my room. Sounds and feels natural! Plus the pipe-organ. Oh man, just the sound design overall for this film!

I'm fairly sure the wormhole and Blackhole scene both have LFE dipping well below 20Hz... probably why it doesn't sound bloated. ;-) You just feel it! I've read some enthusiasts that run speakers as large have sustained damage listening to the movie at high volume levels... the amount of sustained energy in some of scenes is punishing!

The pipe organs have that weird distorted edge... really adds some mystery to the feel of the flick.

Sounds like you and I share a sentimental side... I totally get it. You know, Cast Away (when he returns home) has the same effect on me. Tears!

 

[billrobbo]

Not my all time favourites but I still enjoy "Run Lola Run" and "Twelve Monkeys"
I find the concepts behind them interesting.

Note:
I don't have these on DVD or blu-ray but they were replayed on free to air.

 

[Todd Anderson]

Not my all time favourites but I still enjoy "Run Lola Run" and "Twelve Monkeys"
I find the concepts behind them interesting.

Note:
I don't have these on DVD or blu-ray but they were replayed on free to air.

I saw Run Lola Run at an independent theater in Philly when I was living there (1999?)... funny you should mention it now, I was just thinking about it a few weeks ago (and only ever saw it once) so I bought it on Blu-ray. I haven't watched it yet, but I'm curious to see if it stands the test of time.

Sounds like it might! :-)

 

[Jack]

I have such eclectic taste so it is truly hard for me, but the movie that made the most impact on my early in life was "2001 A Space Odyssey" followed by the original "Star Wars" and either "Field of Dreams" or "Princess Bride". I first saw Field of Dreams at the theater and we, the audience, were so into the movie, literally 50% of us, yes including me, stood up to catch the daughter when she fell off the benches while choking on a hot dog, followed by Archie walking off the field. So touching.
Ok maybe "Shawshank Redemption", "Apocalypse Now", "Life as a House", "Who-is Cletus Tout" and on and on......

 

[Todd Anderson]

Shawshank is a classic... a rainy day, on the couch, channel flipping stopper!

 

[JStewart]

Jaws. Great movie , but the favorite for a number of reasons including how it both reflected and then became a part of the culture of my teenage years. Another because it was Mom’s favorite. We’d watch it once a year together.
A story…. the first time I saw Jaws was at the theater during it’s release and the tension was mounting to Jon Willams soundtrack as the shark was navigating its way to the inebriated and mostly undressed Miss Kintner swimming overhead and just then some dude in the audience shouts out “Hey, where’s Jacques Cousteau!” and the whole audience busts out laughing. A moment later the mood was totally reversed.

 

[tripplej]

I agree with all of the above, all excellent movies.

For me it is hard to pick one movie... Just too many to pick from various genres.

western - Tombstone
comedy - Monty Phython and the Holy Grail
Sci-Fi - Metropolis
drama - The Godfather
horror - The Omen
action - The Killer John Woo
romance - Casablanca
anime - Grave of the fireflies
war - The Bridge on the River Kwai

But overall, I would have to say -- Cinema Paradiso​

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[Mike Schramm]

It's funny, I read through this thread and am repeatedly saying to myself: "oh, that's a good one too". So hard to choose just one, but I guess if I had to I would choose Back to the Future. Or Tombstone. Or Top Gun Maverick. Ugh, too hard to choose!

 

[Todd Anderson]

Jaws. Great movie , but the favorite for a number of reasons including how it both reflected and then became a part of the culture of my teenage years. Another because it was Mom’s favorite. We’d watch it once a year together.
A story…. the first time I saw Jaws was at the theater during it’s release and the tension was mounting to Jon Willams soundtrack as the shark was navigating its way to the inebriated and mostly undressed Miss Kintner swimming overhead and just then some dude in the audience shouts out “Hey, where’s Jacques Cousteau!” and the whole audience busts out laughing. A moment later the mood was totally reversed.

Great story! Haha... the good old days when going to a theater was like being part of something. A collective. So many great memories from that era!

I really love Jaws too. It's aged well and still gets in my head. I like the fact that you shared it with your Mom as well... neat.

 

[Todd Anderson]

It's funny, I read through this thread and am repeatedly saying to myself: "oh, that's a good one too". So hard to choose just one, but I guess if I had to I would choose Back to the Future. Or Tombstone. Or Top Gun Maverick. Ugh, too hard to choose!

I'd forgotten about this thread... but I see that I picked Caddyshack as my desert island flick. But, man... I'm so torn. Today, I think I might actually have to pull The Right Stuff from the two spot and put it at #1!

All of that said, Mike... you've gotta have that one film that you could be stuck with. Right?

 

[Todd Anderson]

I agree with all of the above, all excellent movies.

For me it is hard to pick one movie... Just too many to pick from various genres.

western - Tombstone
comedy - Monty Phython and the Holy Grail
Sci-Fi - Metropolis
drama - The Godfather
horror - The Omen
action - The Killer John Woo
romance - Casablanca
anime - Grave of the fireflies
war - The Bridge on the River Kwai

But overall, I would have to say -- Cinema Paradiso​

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Tripplej... Cinema Paradiso? I've gotta say, never heard of it, but I just read about it. Totally intrigued! Just bought it

 

[Mike Schramm]

I'd forgotten about this thread... but I see that I picked Caddyshack as my desert island flick. But, man... I'm so torn. Today, I think I might actually have to pull The Right Stuff from the two spot and put it at #1!

All of that said, Mike... you've gotta have that one film that you could be stuck with. Right?

Alright, if I'm stuck on an island WITH my system, it's probably Top Gun Maverick. Without my system it would be Back to the Future. Always a caveat...

 

[Todd Anderson]

I think we're going to have to say Back to the Future for you. If you're on a desert island, you'd probably be surrounded by sand, water... and you'd be lucky to have your phone.

 

[Sonnie Parker]

Let's revive this thread and see if we can get some new posts.

I was rethinking this, and it is no doubt a tough one to narrow down one movie.