Movies you loved watching....

George.J · 28. Nov 2011, 12:36 AM

Do you love watching movies? Yes, I do.

Share all the movies that you loved watching and was worth your time. Language doesn't matter. A few lines on the theme/genre/story of the movie is also appreciated. Make sure its spoiler free.

And hey don't embarass me with a list, one movie per post please

George.J · 28. Nov 2011, 12:57 AM

My share: Forrest Gump

A man with a low IQ has accomplished great things in his life and been present during significant historic events - in each case, far exceeding what anyone imagined he could do. Yet, despite all the things he has attained, his one true love eludes him. "Forrest Gump" is the story of a man who rose above his challenges, and who proved that determination, courage, and love are more important than ability.

Forrest joins the army for service in Vietnam, finding new friends called Dan and Bubba, he wins medals, starts a ping-pong craze, creates a famous shrimp fishing fleet, inspires people to jog, create the smiley, write bumper stickers and songs, donating to people and meeting the president several times. However this is all irrelevant to Forrest who can only think of his childhood sweetheart Jenny. Who has messed up her life. Although in the end all he wants to prove is that anyone can love anyone.

After watching the movie for 2 hrs 20min, I felt like I was glued to my chair for about 6 hours. One of my favourites and a movie that you should watch before you die

4goTTen21 · 28. Nov 2011, 01:06 AM

Niiiiice post !

-Stars Wars

-Matrix
-Devil's advocate
-Batman (old ones)
-Bladerunner
-Mad Max
-Westerns in general

Sorry can't pic a favorite

Nice idea George.

Ahm, not special mention or lines about that movies, I think everybody knows this movies

MidnightCowboy · 28. Nov 2011, 09:54 AM

The King's Speech.

Bad enough for anyone to have a speech impediment but in addition to detailing this extremely well, the film offers a great insight into the royals of that period for anyone so interested. It also took great courage for the (then) Queen to take the initiative. A truly extraordinary woman. Great performances from all concerned and fully deserving of its four Oscars.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1504320/

Killer Elite.

Maybe just another Jason Statham "bash 'em" movie with such a farcical, OTT story, until you realize it's based on truth. I was never in Oman but I was in Lebanon during this period and I can easily identify with some of these characters. So, watch the UK Gov earnestly trying to keep its dirty laundry firmly in the basket. Robert De Niro, as often, adds a special touch.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1448755/

George.J · 28. Nov 2011, 10:15 AM

+1 for The King's Speech, Matrix, Devils Advocate

Remah · 28. Nov 2011, 10:27 AM

Generally, any Ridley Scott movie. Even the worst ones have something stylish to appreciate. And he likes to roll little things through other movies. Like the sax tune from Blade Runner played by a busker in Someone to Watch Over Me.

Alien was genuinely scary in 1979 even with the Giger previews in Omni magazine.

Bladerunner is my favourite.

Matchstick Men is my favourite too.

Sope · 28. Nov 2011, 12:28 PM

So many films to choose from but the ones that spring to mind and I seem to watch every time they get shown on TV are :-

Aliens
Apocalypse Now
Lost In Translation
Mad Max
Predator
The Matrix

One of the most memorable films I've watched in recent years - Let The Right One In (the original Swedish version).

MidnightCowboy · 28. Nov 2011, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sope

So many films to choose from but the ones that spring to mind and I seem to watch every time they get shown on TV are :-

Aliens
Apocalypse Now
Lost In Translation
Mad Max
Predator
The Matrix

One of the most memorable films I've watched in recent years - Let The Right One In (the original Swedish version).

Aliens is a cracking example of the rare occasion when a sequel is better than the original

If anyone want's to see IMO one of the most underrated actors at his best (Tommy Lee Jones) and also the cause of right v wrong really hammered home, and I mean really, then this is worth a watch too.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0419294/

Jojoyee · 28. Nov 2011, 01:48 PM

Many... but this one just came up to my mind

Erin Brockovich, a legal assistant brings down a California power company accused of polluting a city's water supply...

Awards:

Academy Award for Best Actress
BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role
Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Actress
Blockbuster Entertainment Award for Favorite Actress – Drama
Empire Award for Best Actress
Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama
London Film Critics Circle Film Award for Actress of the Year
Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award for Best Actress
MTV Movie Award for Best Female Performance
National Board of Review Award for Best Actress
San Diego Film Critics Society Award for Best Actress
Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role
Teen Choice Award for Film – Choice Actress

George.J · 28. Nov 2011, 01:50 PM

Thanks. Bladerunner,Aliens,MadMax will be in my watchlist for this week.

28. Nov 2011, 12:36 AM	#1 (permalink)
George.J Editor Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 708	Movies you loved watching.... Do you love watching movies? Yes, I do. Share all the movies that you loved watching and was worth your time. Language doesn't matter. A few lines on the theme/genre/story of the movie is also appreciated. Make sure its spoiler free. And hey don't embarass me with a list, one movie per post please __________________ If you seek for attention, do common things in life in an uncommon way! Last edited by George.J; 28. Nov 2011 at 12:42 AM.

28. Nov 2011, 12:57 AM	#2 (permalink)
George.J Editor Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 708	My share: Forrest Gump A man with a low IQ has accomplished great things in his life and been present during significant historic events - in each case, far exceeding what anyone imagined he could do. Yet, despite all the things he has attained, his one true love eludes him. "Forrest Gump" is the story of a man who rose above his challenges, and who proved that determination, courage, and love are more important than ability. Forrest joins the army for service in Vietnam, finding new friends called Dan and Bubba, he wins medals, starts a ping-pong craze, creates a famous shrimp fishing fleet, inspires people to jog, create the smiley, write bumper stickers and songs, donating to people and meeting the president several times. However this is all irrelevant to Forrest who can only think of his childhood sweetheart Jenny. Who has messed up her life. Although in the end all he wants to prove is that anyone can love anyone. After watching the movie for 2 hrs 20min, I felt like I was glued to my chair for about 6 hours. One of my favourites and a movie that you should watch before you die __________________ If you seek for attention, do common things in life in an uncommon way! Last edited by George.J; 28. Nov 2011 at 01:07 AM.

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4goTTen21 Editor Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: San Rafael, Argentina Posts: 237	Niiiiice post ! -Stars Wars -Matrix -Devil's advocate -Batman (old ones) -Bladerunner -Mad Max -Westerns in general Sorry can't pic a favorite Nice idea George. Ahm, not special mention or lines about that movies, I think everybody knows this movies __________________ You call destiny to the future you can't control.

28. Nov 2011, 09:54 AM	#4 (permalink)
MidnightCowboy Site Manager Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: South American Banana Republic, third bunch from the left Posts: 9,250	The King's Speech. Bad enough for anyone to have a speech impediment but in addition to detailing this extremely well, the film offers a great insight into the royals of that period for anyone so interested. It also took great courage for the (then) Queen to take the initiative. A truly extraordinary woman. Great performances from all concerned and fully deserving of its four Oscars. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1504320/ Killer Elite. Maybe just another Jason Statham "bash 'em" movie with such a farcical, OTT story, until you realize it's based on truth. I was never in Oman but I was in Lebanon during this period and I can easily identify with some of these characters. So, watch the UK Gov earnestly trying to keep its dirty laundry firmly in the basket. Robert De Niro, as often, adds a special touch. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1448755/ __________________ Knows nothing and cares even less

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George.J Editor Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 708	+1 for The King's Speech, Matrix, Devils Advocate __________________ If you seek for attention, do common things in life in an uncommon way!

28. Nov 2011, 10:27 AM	#6 (permalink)
Remah Editor Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New Zealand Posts: 505	Generally, any Ridley Scott movie. Even the worst ones have something stylish to appreciate. And he likes to roll little things through other movies. Like the sax tune from Blade Runner played by a busker in Someone to Watch Over Me. Alien was genuinely scary in 1979 even with the Giger previews in Omni magazine. Bladerunner is my favourite. Matchstick Men is my favourite too. __________________ Better to light a candle ... than to curse the darkness.

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Sope Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Wales, UK Posts: 809	So many films to choose from but the ones that spring to mind and I seem to watch every time they get shown on TV are :- Aliens Apocalypse Now Lost In Translation Mad Max Predator The Matrix One of the most memorable films I've watched in recent years - Let The Right One In (the original Swedish version).

28. Nov 2011, 01:48 PM	#9 (permalink)
Jojoyee Maestro di Search Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 4,295	Many... but this one just came up to my mind Erin Brockovich, a legal assistant brings down a California power company accused of polluting a city's water supply... Awards: Academy Award for Best Actress BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Actress Blockbuster Entertainment Award for Favorite Actress – Drama Empire Award for Best Actress Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama London Film Critics Circle Film Award for Actress of the Year Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award for Best Actress MTV Movie Award for Best Female Performance National Board of Review Award for Best Actress San Diego Film Critics Society Award for Best Actress Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role Teen Choice Award for Film – Choice Actress __________________ Keep It Short and Sweet

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George.J Editor Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 708	Thanks. Bladerunner,Aliens,MadMax will be in my watchlist for this week. __________________ If you seek for attention, do common things in life in an uncommon way!

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