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Your SINGLE favourite film

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    #122
    du Maurier
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,198 ✭✭✭du Maurier


    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:


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    #123
    Phoenix Park
    Registered Users Posts: 1,643 ✭✭✭Phoenix Park


    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 :)


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    #124
    Sugarlumps
    Registered Users Posts: 6,900 ✭✭✭Sugarlumps


    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.


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    #125
    A_Sober_Paddy
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    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...


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    #126
    [Deleted User]
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    Goodfellas.


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    #127
    Brian_Zeluz
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    Drive

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


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    #128
    du Maurier
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    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...


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    #129
    CountryJoe
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    Memories of Matsuko


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    #130
    Skerries
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    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
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    #131
    krudler
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    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.


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    #132
    shootermacg
    Registered Users Posts: 4,833 ✭✭✭shootermacg


    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!!!!"


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    #133
    A_Sober_Paddy
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    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:


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    #134
    Crooked Jack
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    Ace Ventura. The sequel gives it a run for its money but if I had to choose it would be the first one.


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    #135
    [Deleted User]
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    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.


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    #136
    krudler
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    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.


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    #137
    Playboy
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    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.


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    #138
    GiveEmHellKid
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    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!


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    #139
    Tayleur
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    Very hard to pick just one but House of sand and Fog is a great movie


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    #140
    Mike Litoris
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    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


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    #141
    Cork boy 55
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    Die Hard


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    #142
    Notch000
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    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


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    #143
    Marty McFly
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    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.


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    #144
    charlemont
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    Scarface.. Absolutely class film.



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    #145
    Marty McFly
    Registered Users Posts: 11,224 ✭✭✭✭Marty McFly


    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.


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    #146
    Mansized Wreath
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    If had to pick just one I'd go with 'The Green Mile'. Brilliantly made and acted. Fantastic movie.


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    #147
    Organic Cavity
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    Shawshank or Back to the future 1, can watch both no bother anyday of the week.


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    #148
    zac8
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    Unforgiven, but Life Is Beautiful comes a very close second.


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    #149
    Paparazzo
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    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.


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    #150
    Deus Ex Machina
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    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.


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    #151
    Ostman
    Registered Users Posts: 2 ✭Ostman


    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.


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