War Games!
Matrix
yellow submarine (1968?)
Lots of great picks here! I could go with a dozen that have already been mentioned, but I will throw out Blade Runner. The look, the feel, the sound, the ideas… Rutger Hauer’s classic monologue, Sean Young at peak compelling…
Princess Bride.
Interstellar.
I’ve watched it so many times, yet I still ugly cry at least twice every time I do.
I’m not sure if you’re interested, but I believe they’re rereleasing it this weekend for theaters. At least in the US.
Update: they pushed it to December 6th
I first saw it in a completely empty theater as a teen. The visuals are obviously amazing, and I really liked the story, until the last bit - back then I was annoyed that they suddenly jumped from scientific accuracy towards feelings and emotions.
It took me a long time to properly understand the metaphor and message, but now I love it all the more!
Withnail and I.
Don’t threaten me with a dead fish!
Favorite good movie: Shawshank Redemption
Favorite bad movie: Hackers
Brazil (1985)
Favorite is difficult and changes over time. But it’s gonna be one of these:
- The Big Lebowski
- Monty Python and the Holy Grail
- Clerks
- Tron
- Airplane!
- Die Hard
- Escape From New York
Now I think The Pianist is the best movie of all time, which is a different thing, but that newer movie 1917 sure competes.
Were you born between '78 and '83?
It’s a tie between Goodfellas and The Big Lebowski.
This comment really ties the thread together, man.
Waking Life
Jupiter Ascending
While I wouldn’t call it my favorite, I did really like it and I’m not afraid to admit it.
I still can’t believe it got snubbed at the Oscars. The screenplay alone was astounding.
Event Horizon. Hereditary/Midsommer may be close seconds.
Midsommer is one of those ones I struggle to watch. I get super empathetic and start tweaking out.
Event Horizon does just the right amount of showing you the horrific monster style stuff while also leaning almost completely on the “people are the real monsters”.
toss up between