Your SINGLE favourite film

mikhail · 06-06-2012 5:05pm

jamc wrote: »

What do you mean? Once Were Warriors is the title of the film.

Or have I completely misread your post?

No, I have made an embarrassing error. Apologies to Cuchulainn1.

Galwayguy35 · 06-06-2012 5:36pm

ChtuluDawn wrote: »

Once Were Warriors.

So many reasons why it is my favourite.

Absolutely towering performances from everyone of the central cast,particularly Rena Owen and Temuera Morrison.

Brilliant and more importantly,believable dialogue throughout.

It has an ending that is as heartbreaking as it is uplifting.

Ive watched it at least 30 times and it never fails to bring a lump to my throat.

Its a movie that everyone should watch at least once in their lives.

Flawless imo.

Did you watch the sequel?
It wasn't as good i thought.

ChtuluDawn · 06-06-2012 6:30pm

Galwayguy35 wrote: »

Did you watch the sequel?
It wasn't as good i thought.

Not nearly as good,bit too convoluted plot wise I felt but enjoyable enough as a stand alone piece.It would be unfair to measure OWW against most movies imo.

dominiquecruz · 06-06-2012 11:47pm

Eternal Sunshine

Call me a sucker-heart romantic, but I can watch this film over and over. Concept and character; almost everything about it, for me, is perfect. I think it's the ultimate in modern love story.

70pus · 06-06-2012 11:53pm

PATTON

Just brilliant

BigBabyTaylor · 06-06-2012 11:58pm

Back to the Future

buckleppin · 07-06-2012 12:08am

Synecdoche, New York

Not only did it finally force me to find out how that word is pronounced (sin-NEK-duh-key, I hope!) but it also has the perfect blend of humour and sadness, originality, experimentation that really works within the themes of the film and superb acting especially from the always brilliant Philip Seymour Hoffman and the underrated Catherine Keener. And the soundtrack is perfect too.

Skerries · 07-06-2012 12:12am

I'm going to base this on the film I have watched the most so that would be Aliens

stateofflux · 07-06-2012 12:15am

Skerries wrote: »

I'm going to base this on the film I have watched the most so that would be Aliens

i am an aliens obsessive but still have to go with Blade runner...a film i still get new things from every time i watch it

kryogen · 07-06-2012 12:22am

This month it is definitely Once Upon a Time in America, absolutely brilliant film.

lynski · 07-06-2012 12:32am

Babettes Feast
Loss, life, love, friendship and food.
Love it, have watched it over and over, one of those movies that you forget is subtitled it is so absorbing.

(if it was guilty pleasure tho it would have to be con air)

jupiterjack · 07-06-2012 12:38am

Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle stop cafe.

Andre80Johnson · 07-06-2012 12:53am

When I get asked, straightaway without thinking my answer is 8 1/2. I liked seeing the personal journey that Guido, the main character who is a filmmaker in the story who stuggles with making his film, and his conscious as he deals with the film as many issues surrounds him such as his film, his incapability to love those around him. The cinematography is wonderful in achieving some amazing shots. Federico Fellini had a great cast to work with.

Wereghost · 07-06-2012 1:23am

Some great choices. No Country is a stone-cold classic and ditto The Good, The Bad And The Ugly (which is just the right length). Respect also to Fight Club, Blade Runner and Eternal Sunshine - a film that has the unusual distinction of making the viewer root for Jim Carrey in a big way.

For me it's a toss-up between two parts of The Lord Of The Rings - The Fellowship Of The Ring and The Return Of The King. If I could preserve one but not the other then I'd choose the first one as it's the only one of the trilogy that's a self-contained story in its own right and because it's "stratospherically brilliant" as one magazine put it. The Two Towers is merely brilliant but has some of the best special effects usage in any movie, amongst other things.

Mr_Spaceman · 07-06-2012 1:35am

Ironman76 wrote: »

Easy.

Goodfellas. Its the only movie Ive ever seen that is simply perfect. Plot, acting, dialogue, directing, characters. It has been my favorite movie for the last 20 years and nothing has come close to beating it.

"I'm going out to get the papers, get the papers" - Jimmy Two Times

I don't know why but that always raises a smile from Goodfellas for me!

af_thefragile · 07-06-2012 1:38am

Mr_Spaceman wrote: »

"I'm going out to get the papers, get the papers" - Jimmy Two Times

I don't know why but that always raises a smile from Goodfellas for me!

Its the shinebox scene which is my most memorable one.
That and the "I'm funny how?" scene.

Mr_Spaceman · 07-06-2012 1:40am

Gregory's Girl.

Gentle, whimsical Scottish comedy. I think I know the script off by heart now.

A gem of a movie (and where I shamelessly stole my username from).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZtHWz3yr4I

kevohmsford · 07-06-2012 1:54am

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King.
Very difficult to pick one film but this film is amazing. It was on tv the other night so I put in the extended edition from my collection and continued watching. I had not watched it in a few months but totally enjoyed it again.
This films has everything a film should have. Always brings a tear to my eye.
Mystic River and The Shawshank Redemption are fantastic movies also.

Caution video contains many spoilers.

Wereghost · 07-06-2012 2:00am

kevohmsford wrote: »

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King.
Very difficult to pick one film but this film is amazing. It was on tv the other night so I put in the extended edition from my collection and continued watching. I had not watched it in a few months but totally enjoyed it again.
This films has everything a non-porn film should have. Always brings a tear to my eye.
Mystic River and The Shawshank Redemption are fantastic movies also.

Caution video contains many spoilers.

Fixed that for you.

Brendog · 07-06-2012 2:04am

Up in the Air

A relatively new film but it was just amazing. Something about it just really spoke to me and the cinematography was excellent.

The short monologue at the end was probably my favourite bit.

du Maurier · 07-06-2012 2:06am

The Third Man.

It's the atmosphere and deft cinematic touches, alongside some stellar performances with an apparently convoluted plot from the outset, that has me taking it off the shelf time and time again.

On another day, maybe Kind Hearts and Coronets would be one I'd choose, but that's not allowed here:pac:

Phoenix Park · 07-06-2012 9:09am

af_thefragile wrote: »

Its the shinebox scene which is my most memorable one.
That and the "I'm funny how?" scene.

Yep, or (same scene) when the waiter gets glassed, and everyone in the restaurant just giggles and laughs with Liotta and Pesci, as if this sort of behaviour is just normal for a night out in a restaurant

Sugarlumps · 07-06-2012 9:50am

Jaws – Seen it way too many times but never tire of it. The main cast is fantastic, rounding up locals to play the majority of the smaller parts added a sense of realism.

Endless patience Spielberg had to endure with the shark never doing what it was supposed to. The John Williams score.

A_Sober_Paddy · 07-06-2012 10:15am

du Maurier wrote: »

The Third Man.

Found it to be one of the biggest disappointments since losing my virginity...not a bad film by any stretch, but not as great as everyone would have you believe...

07-06-2012 10:16am

Goodfellas.

Brian_Zeluz · 07-06-2012 10:17am

Drive

Saw it for the first time 2 days ago, incredible.

du Maurier · 07-06-2012 10:28am

A_Sober_Paddy wrote: »

Found it to be one of the biggest disappointments since losing my virginity...not a bad film by any stretch, but not as great as everyone would have you believe...

I suppose many would utter the same about There will be Blood...

CountryJoe · 07-06-2012 5:01pm

Memories of Matsuko

Skerries · 07-06-2012 7:11pm

stateofflux wrote: »

i am an aliens obsessive but still have to go with Blade runner...a film i still get new things from every time i watch it

yeah that is my other top favourite but didn't want to be greedy

krudler · 07-06-2012 7:20pm

Sugarlumps wrote: »

Jaws – Seen it way too many times but never tire of it. The main cast is fantastic, rounding up locals to play the majority of the smaller parts added a sense of realism.

Endless patience Spielberg had to endure with the shark never doing what it was supposed to. The John Williams score.

its also one of the best examples on how to pace a three act film ever. probably the only time a crappy special effect not working has actually improved a film. instead of constant shots of a dodgy rubber shark they had to keep it hidden most of the time and it made the film into a unseen terror movie instead.

shootermacg · 07-06-2012 7:29pm

du Maurier wrote: »

I suppose many would utter the same about There will be Blood...

There will be blood is definitely in my top 10, great story and my hands down favourite actor of all time. "I DRINK YOUR MILKSHAKE!!!!"

A_Sober_Paddy · 07-06-2012 7:51pm

du Maurier wrote: »

I suppose many would utter the same about There will be Blood...

Yeah I've known people who found it boring, but these are the same people who enjoy watching Jason Statham "Films":eek:

Crooked Jack · 07-06-2012 7:53pm

Ace Ventura. The sequel gives it a run for its money but if I had to choose it would be the first one.

07-06-2012 7:54pm

It's not really fair to mock Jason Statham - the guy is brilliant at what he does. Plus his movies are brilliant when you just want to turn off your head and watch **** explode.

krudler · 07-06-2012 7:56pm

A_Sober_Paddy wrote: »

Yeah I've known people who found it boring, but these are the same people who enjoy watching Jason Statham "Films":eek:

Crank was awesome, that is all.

Playboy · 07-06-2012 8:00pm

The Man Who Wasn't There - Very underrated film imo. Definitely the pinnacle of both the Cohen's and Thornton's career up to that point. So well paced and Deakins cinematography is amazing in a gorgeous black and white.

GiveEmHellKid · 07-06-2012 8:57pm

Probably a cliché answer, but Fight Club. The novel is just as good and Edward Norton is just an incredible actor. I love Fincher's take on it and how it kept true to the novel for the most part!

Tayleur · 07-06-2012 10:27pm

Very hard to pick just one but House of sand and Fog is a great movie

Mike Litoris · 07-06-2012 11:42pm

A_Sober_Paddy wrote: »

Yeah I've known people who found it boring, but these are the same people who enjoy watching Jason Statham "Films":eek:

You must know the guy I work with whos fave actor is Statham. Ironically or maybe not, he hasn't seen Lock Stock, Snatch or The Bank Job.:p

Cork boy 55 · 08-06-2012 12:36am

Die Hard

Notch000 · 08-06-2012 12:40am

The Fountain

The most beautiful piece of cinematography i've ever seen, even tho ive seen it probably 10 times i just watched the trailer there and it sent shivers down my spine

Marty McFly · 08-06-2012 2:38am

American History X: Its just an epic film with a fantastic plot and amazing acting by the Ed Furlong (such a wasted talent) and Ed norton for me it delivers on all fronts. Amazing storyline, acting superbly shot and even though I know then ending and have seen it many times it still manages to get me everytime.

charlemont · 08-06-2012 2:53am

Scarface.. Absolutely class film.

Marty McFly · 08-06-2012 2:56am

charlemont wrote: »

Scarface.. Absolutely class film.

I do love Scarface but I just think all this crap on Mtv Cribs etc has kind of taken a bit of the shine of the film. Amazing film and I love Pacino in it. But some of the fanfare for it can be cringeworthy.

Mansized Wreath · 08-06-2012 3:12am

If had to pick just one I'd go with 'The Green Mile'. Brilliantly made and acted. Fantastic movie.

Organic Cavity · 08-06-2012 11:37am

Shawshank or Back to the future 1, can watch both no bother anyday of the week.

zac8 · 08-06-2012 11:43am

Unforgiven, but Life Is Beautiful comes a very close second.

Paparazzo · 08-06-2012 11:55am

Sugarlumps wrote: »

Jaws – Seen it way too many times but never tire of it. The main cast is fantastic, rounding up locals to play the majority of the smaller parts added a sense of realism.

Endless patience Spielberg had to endure with the shark never doing what it was supposed to. The John Williams score.

I love Jaws. The whole scene from comparing scars, onto tatoos, then quints USS indianapolis story is one of the best scenes ever.

Deus Ex Machina · 08-06-2012 1:50pm

Paparazzo wrote: »

I love Jaws. The whole scene from comparing scars, onto tatoos, then quints USS indianapolis story is one of the best scenes ever.

Fantastic film. Eminently re-watchable.

Ostman · 08-06-2012 1:51pm

Alie....The Wrath of K....Juras....ARRGH!

Fine.
Aliens, gotta go with Aliens.

Endless quotes, horrifying enemy, great action, Ripley rulez, great supporting cast (except the kid, ugh), and it ends with a chick in a mech suit kicking the crap out of a monstrous alien queen!
How the hell do you improve on that?

If only they'd stop proving how they can make it worse.

Honourable mention to The Two Towers, and Gollum's surprisingly tragic story.

Your SINGLE favourite film

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