The Matrix while not being quite The Matrix. Incidentally, both filmed in the same studios at similar times and allegedly shared some sets.
The Matrix was flashier, but I thought Dark City asked a more interesting question which is what makes us ourselves. Is it our environment, our memories, or is it something more.
Director’s cut, theatrical cut spoils the end
definitely
I don’t “love” to recommend anything to anyone, but I’s say, 2001 is by far my most favorite movie. It’s in perfect balance between science, fiction, and philosophy and was waaay ahead of it’s time. And even nowadays it looks spectacularly good and has a timeless storyline.
I don’t usually recommend movies in situations where the solution space isn’t already limited significantly by the context, but 2001 is the one I thought of first upon reading the title, so I suppose there’s at least two of us!
Muppet Treasure Island.
Fun and Fancy Free
It’s basically two Disney stories stitched into one feature film, released all the way back in 1947, featuring Jiminy Cricket as a major character. I think it’s also the last Disney production where Mickey Mouse is voiced by Walt Disney himself (the info is according to the special features of my DVD copy).
5th Element
My fav movie! The perfect blend of sci-fi, action, comedy, and fashion model catwalk.
This is one of my favorites. Also Shawshank Redemption and The Birdcage. Although I learned recently that a lot of humor in The Birdcage goes over the heads of younger people.
Edit: Sharing this here in case you haven’t seen it…
Multipass!
I love most of Wes Anderson’s body of work, but my absolute favourite of his is The Life Aquatic
Really? I love of Wes Anderson movies, but The Life Aquatic was the only one I couldn’t finish.
That’s too bad. I found it to be just a really beautiful movie top to bottom with a great story and clever humour.
“I wonder if he remembers me…”
Life Aquatic is great, but I have a soft spot for Royal Tennenbaums myself
Django Unchained is my favourite! 🙌
Here is my top 3 list:
- Lord of the Rings
- Back to the Future
- Terminator 2
T2 hits even better after watching T1
Tampopo, by Itami Juso. Fair warning: get ahold of a reservation to the nearest Japanese restaurant, you’re going to need it afterwards.
Also, it’s a western. About food. And an initiatic quest, the everlasting quest for perfection (in noodle-soup making).
Apocalypse Now. Damn, what a movie.
What the hell is a Redux, anyway?
Apocalypse Now is a great 2 for 1 movie deal
So is Full Metal Jacket. It’s a shame Vincent D’Onofrio is only in the first one.
Storks
Inside out
Idiocracy
Popstar: Never stop never stopping.
Screamers (camp sci-fi horror)
Along with the rest mentioned here.
Recommendation depends on the audience
Popstar is a classic and underappreciated in my circles
My sister worked on Screamers! It’s so much fun.
Great list
You know she did a good job if it’s remembered 30 years later
Not a recommendation per se, but if you like to ugly cry watch “Dear Evan Hanson”
Not a recommendation per se, but if you like to ugly cry watch “Dear Evan Hanson”
Evan Hansen is just shy of a rapist. He lied to a family about their dead son/brother and then leveraged that lie to sleep with the sister.
I haven’t seen the movie, but the musical struck me wrong. It was entertaining, and the set design was remarkable, but I couldn’t shake the ick factor.
If someone said they enjoy something, why did you reply about how you think it’s bad? It’s a story that means a lot to them. I know this is the Internet where the other users don’t have feelings, but come on.
If someone said they enjoy something, why did you reply about how you think it’s bad? It’s a story that means a lot to them.
That’s a good question. It’s not like I was trying to be cruel or anything, but I can see where what I said could come off that way.
That said, I don’t think there’s anything inherently wrong about disagreeing with someone. The “ick factor” as I called it is genuinely something that I think doesn’t get discussed sufficiently. The musical was WILDLY popular, and I can absolutely understand. It won the Tony for best musical. The portrayal of insecurity and depression is certainly moving, if basic.
But I also think the show could’ve been better. Evan should’ve come clean before fucking the girl he’d been lying to the whole show. And I find it baffling that anyone would think otherwise.
I know this is the Internet where the other users don’t have feelings, but come on.
Again, I wasn’t trying to hurt anyone’s feelings. I don’t think I said anything that wasn’t warranted. This is a public forum, if someone doesn’t want to participate in public discussion the onus is on them, not those who respond without malice. If you make statements you open yourself to disagreement, which is a healthy part of communication. Life isn’t everyone agreeing about everything all the time, or it would be boring.
Warrior - chock-full of powerful emotions at just the right points, and a really, really good “underdog rises to the top” storyline.
I commented before I saw your comment but I said the same movie. It’s not my favorite movie ever, but it’s up there and most people haven’t seen it, so I recommend it a lot. Nick Nolte is phenomenal in it. All of the actors are actually.
I remember really not wanting to see it when it came out in theaters. I thought it looked boring and another dumb sports movie.
My God it was so much more than that. I loved it immediately. I choked up a few times through the story, and I might have cheered a bit at the end. The trailers really did not do that movie justice.
Snatch. Such an absolutely quotable movie with interesting characters, and the great mix of storylines that Guy Ritchie films are know for. The dialogue is just phenomenal!
Y’like dags?
Cohesion, it’s like 85 minutes long and came out a decade or so ago. No script, the actors ad-libed their lines with only minor directions.
It’s a lot like Primer meets the Man from Earth
Just to avoid confusion, it’s called Coherence. That’s why none of your friends watched it! LOL
D’oh!
a lot like Primer meets the Man from Earth
You have my attention…
It’s on Amazon Prime if you want to check it out
I absolutely loved watching this movie going in with no idea of the plot other than the byline. Absolute hidden gem
