Rauldc14's Top 100

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Just as one fair warning as well, I haven't seen a lot of movies in comparison to a lot of other people at these forums, so what is my top 100 definitely may not match up to others. I just figured that starting close to now and making a updated Top 100 every year might not be too bad of an idea
 
When talking about Bay, don`t forget"The Island", very good flick with a great cast and a nice story.

As for Transformers, I liked the scene in the police station. Remember?

"Is that what you kids are doing now, a little bit of Mojo?"
 
Go for it. It was while searching for one of such lists that I first came across MoFo.
 
With Bay disappointing me so much in the past I haven't seen most of the film that you are all talking about.
 
53. Goodfellas

"As far back as I can remember, I always wanted to be a gangster."



The first thing to say is that this movie was directed and casted nearly perfectly. Of course Joe Peschi gives a career defining performance here, but the performances from others such as Ray Liotta and Robert DeNiro are pretty top notch as well. The weird thing about this gangster flick is that it pretty much seems to age like wine. Obviously, one of the better gangster flicks around.

52. Hitch

"Any guy can sweep any girl off her feet, just gotta use the right broom"



Guilty pleasure? Maybe. But I think it is a pretty funny flick filled with a lot of laughter from Kevin James and of course Will Smith. I think that the plot is actually a pretty decent one for a comedy as well. I thought Eva Mendes was pretty good in this movie as well. A movie that can be watched over and over again.

51. No Country for Old Men

Anton Chigurh: And you know what's going to happen now. You should admit your situation. There would be more dignity in it.
Carson Wells: You go to hell.
Anton Chigurh: Let me ask you something. If the rule you followed brought you to this, of what use was the rule?
Carson Wells: Do you have any idea how ******* crazy you are?
Anton Chigurh: You mean the nature of this conversation?
Carson Wells: I mean the nature of you.



First off, one of the most bad-ass weapons by a villain in any movie. Second off, one of the most bad-ass villains in film history. I also love the dialogue in this film, and the cat-and-mouse atmosphere of the movie. And of course the ending is enough to blow anybody away.

Hope the first 50 were entertaining and hopefully the last 50 will be as well, some really good movies coming up!
 
When did I say that? You could be completely right, I say a lot of things, but I don't remember saying that. That said, my mind isn't working well, atm, so I don't remember a lot of things.
 
Yup, Jason Bateman's cameo was fantastic.

I have read parts of the V for vendetta graphic novel as well, but not the entire thing.
 
85. Vertigo

"Here I was born, and there I died. It was only a moment for you; you took no notice."



Upon the first viewing, I wasn't exactly thinking that this movie was all that good. But after I viewed it, it left me with lots of puzzling questions, especially about the ending in particular. I rewatched some of the parts that I was wondering about, and I realized what Hitchcock had intended to do. This movie works, and the acting by James Stewart is solid gold in my book. The concept of Vertigo is shown tremendously by Hitchcock, and this movie could go up even further in the ranks with repeated viewings.

84. Stranger than Fiction

"Harold frantically grabs his lamp! He shook the hell out of it for no apparent reason!"



Probably my favorite Will Ferrell movie of all-time, and I really believe that this movie is a legitimately good movie. Great blend of humor and story. And the cast is star-studded as well. Will Ferrell has never played a lead so well. The performances by Hoffman and Gyllenhaal are also very enjoyable in my book. Just a different kind of movie that works for me.

83. I Robot

"You know, somehow, "I told you so" just doesn't quite say it. "



The scenes of the masses of robots themselves are entertaining enough, but this really is a movie that I could just watch over and over again. Of course, Will Smith is one of my favorites and he makes the movie that more fun to watch. Also enjoyed the cameo appearance of Shia LaBeouf. It would be hard to imagine a future like this movie, but that's the fun of it all.

82. Sherlock Holmes

"Head cocked to the left, partial deafness in ear: first point of attack. Two: throat; paralyze vocal chords, stop scream. Three: got to be a heavy drinker, floating rib to the liver. Four: finally, drag in left leg, fist to patella. Summary prognosis: unconscious in ninety seconds, martial efficacy quarter of an hour at best. Full faculty recovery: unlikely."




Robert Downey Jr. is an actor that is starting to grow on me. Aside from what everyones else thinks, I think that Downey Jr. is a brilliant choice as Mr. Holmes. I think he does a good job of connecting to his character and he really brings the film to life. Without Downey Jr. I don't think this movie would be much. Fortunately, his performance here is one of my favorites from him.
 
81. Aladdin

Genie: "I can't help you, I work for Senor Psychopath now!"



Just plainly one of the best original Disney movies made (though the ones in the 2000's have been fantastic). I especially love Robin Williams as the voice of the Genie. This is a childhood favorite of mine, but I also watched it fairly recently and it is a movie that never gets old. The actors who give there voices to these characters all do a fantastic job in my opinion.

80. The Lucky Ones

T.K. Poole: You don't talk about plane crashes while on a plane!
Colee Dunn: Why not?
Fred Cheaver: For the same reason that when you're on a cruise ship they don't play "Titanic". It scares people.



I have talked numerous times on this forum about how much I really like this movie. The thing that intrigues me is that it is such a low budget film yet it has great actors and it actually works. Rachel McAdams is fantastic as Colee Dunn. There is something about all the characters that I sometimes feel like I can relate to them, as they often feel unappreciated or struggle towards finding a way to go. There is just too many things that I like about this film. I could keep talking and talking about it but I will stop myself here.


79. Changeling

Christine Collins: I used to tell Walter, "Never start a fight... but always finish it." I didn't start this fight... but by God, I'm going to finish it.



For what it's worth, I think that this movie is a tad underrated when it comes to Eastwood's films. I have yet to come across a Eastwood flick that I didn't think was good, with the exception of Letters from Iwo Jima (which I know a lot of people like). I think Angelina Jolie gives a career defining performance here. Without a movie like this, I couldn't take her acting career seriously, but she shows that she has what it takes. The camera direction in this movie is brilliant in my opinion as well.

78. Jumper

Griffin: Paladins kill Jumpers, I kill Paladins, class dismissed.



This film has a ridiculously low 5.9 on the IMDB rating. Yet I love it. Not so much that it is a great movie, but once again because of the underlying theme of this thread that the movie is a fun watch. A huge reason for that is Rachel Bilson, but I am also very intrigued by the underlying story of this movie. For me, it is just a movie that can be watched over and over again. And of course, Samuel L. Jackson is badass.

77. The Amityville Horror (2005)

George Lutz: Houses don't kill people. People kill people.



I realize that this movie is a remake but I still think it is a good movie in its own right. Some parts of this movie are just completely freaky to me. And its pretty freaky when the daughter is seen standing on top of the house Amityville house (which I heard, is actually up for sale once again). I think Ryan Reynolds does a great job in this movie as well, showing us that maybe he actually can do more than comedy.
 
12. The Pursuit of Happyness

Christopher Gardner: I met my father for the first time when I was 28 years old. I made up my mind that when I had children, my children were going to know who their father was.



This is a great Will Smith powerhouse performance. I for one am glad that it was highly recognized as Will Smith was nominated for an academy award for the performance. The movie is definitely uplifting and gives anyone with a dream a chance for hope. The script was well written and the acting as a whole was great. A movie that I believe everyone can love and appreciate. As time goes by I think it will be even more appreciated by me.

11. Inside Man

Dalton Russell: My name is Dalton Russell. Pay strict attention to what I say because I choose my words carefully and I never repeat myself. I've told you my name: that's the Who. The Where could most readily be described as a prison cell. But there's a vast difference between being stuck in a tiny cell and being in prison. The What is easy: recently I planned and set in motion events to execute the perfect bank robbery. That's also the When. As for the Why: beyond the obvious financial motivation, it's exceedingly simple... because I can. Which leaves us only with the How; and therein, as the Bard would tell us, lies the rub.



I was tempted to sneak this movie into my top 10 but it falls just short. I think Spike Lee did a sensational job with this one. There are few movies that can keep up with the suspense of this one. Throughout the movie you feel forced to pay close attention so you don't miss any minor details. Obviously, Denzel Washington did an outstanding job, but Clive Owen ultimately moves this movie up a notch for me, playing the villanous role. Overall, a movie that I can watch over and over and over.

Next: On to the top 10!!!
 
Hitch ahead of Goodfellas. Does anyone have one of those facepalm pictures to post here? At least No Country... beat it.
 
76. Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans

"What if she could be drowned?"



I have not seen a lot of silent films, but this is one film where silent actually works for me. The movie itself is an artistic masterpiece and still to this day is a fun watch. This is the oldest film that I have seen but it is still a good one. The fragile nature of human relationships is portrayed but it still shows us that humans can bend and not break. Well acted for a silent film as well.

75. Fargo

Marge Gunderson: So that was Mrs. Lundegaard on the floor in there. And I guess that was your accomplice in the wood chipper. And those three people in Brainerd. And for what? For a little bit of money. There's more to life than a little money, you know. Don'tcha know that? And here ya are, and it's a beautiful day. Well. I just don't understand it.




My favorite black comedy of all-time. Frances McNormand does a fantastic job as Marge and the story itself is very intriguing in my opinion. Plus the villians are pretty badass as well. What they do in the end is pretty unreal. The score to this movie always seems to appear in my mind every once in awhile.

74. Up

"You in the suit! Yes, you! Take a bath, hippie!"



Seeing this one in the theater last summer was a real treat. The film was very emotional at the beginning and throughout the movie as well. I think it is a Disney movie that deserves all the acclaim that it has gotten. It is hard to come by a Disney movie that can make you feel so emotionally involved through Carl's adventure. You feel like you are a part of it yourself when you watch it. One of my favorite films from Pixar thus far.
 
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