Greatest movie ever?

aussiecreeder · 02-05-2005, 05:32 AM

While the old classics produced some quality material like Alfred Hitchcock's work or a movie like Casablanca my two pics that I can't split are both from the 90's. The Shawshank Redemption and The Green Mile which to me are simply classics and the fact they were both largely ignored in their respective years for the Oscars shows how that and other awards are largely irrevelant.

The Lithium · 02-05-2005, 06:57 AM

I'll have to go with The Lion King or Moulin Rouge

creedsister · 02-05-2005, 01:19 PM

Lion King Rules I WILL HAVE TO SAY T2 Jugement Day That

Move Till This Day Still Kicks Ass I,LL BE BACK

fluttergirl · 02-05-2005, 03:48 PM

dont forget the eighties, some of the best ever
sixteen candles
top gun
farris bueller
dirty dancing
princess bride

damn good movies, if not so great quality picture, i need to go back and get all of them on dvd, makes me wonder how much better theyd have been if they had had our technology

like, starwars with 2005-esque technology, ridiculously good....

RMadd · 02-05-2005, 03:54 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by fluttergirl) like, starwars with 2005-esque technology, ridiculously good....

i dunno... George Lucas had pretty good technology when making Episode I a few years ago, and that movie absolutely sucked. it's like he concentrated too much on special effects and not enough on a good plot w/ good characters. Episode II was better, tho. Hopefully Episode III this summer will kick arse!

fluttergirl · 02-05-2005, 03:59 PM

i think these arent as good because hes so limited, hes got a new audience hes trying to appeal to, he has changed a lot of the way the movies appear to appeal to this entirely different generation.
mostly, im just thinking they would have better technology than petroleum jelly wiped on a camera lens for special effects, lol.

revisfoot · 02-05-2005, 03:59 PM

OMG...Episode III is going to be THE MOVIE. I can't wait!

TeriB19 · 02-05-2005, 04:51 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by aussiecreeder) The Shawshank Redemption and The Green Mile which to me are simply classics and the fact they were both largely ignored in their respective years for the Oscars shows how that and other awards are largely irrevelant.

Quite possibly the only 2 Stephen King books made into movies that were worth their salt. I would have to agree that those 2 are 2 of the best movies made. Hard to narrow down just one ultimate 'great movie' so I'll add a few to the mix.

Gone With The Wind
The Greatest Show On Earth
Jaws
The Best Years Of Our Lives
Forrest Gump
Imitation of Life
Braveheart

RMadd · 02-05-2005, 06:22 PM

Here's my list (in no particular order):
Road to Perdition
Lord of the Rings (in order, best first: RotK, TT, FotR)
Saving Private Ryan
Gladiator
Forrest Gump
...and so many more!

Lion King was a good movie but I'm not sure if it's one of the greatest. Definitely my favorite Disney cartoon

fluttergirl · 02-05-2005, 06:38 PM

this is making me want to have a movie marathon....

Higher_Desire · 02-05-2005, 06:38 PM

YOU'RE ALL WRONG! The greatest movie of all time is Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl.

Followed closely by (in no particular order):
Saving Private Ryan
The Passion of the Christ
Napoleon Dynamite
Road to Perdition
Shrek (I and II)
School of Rock
Casablanca
Sliding Doors

H-D

RMadd · 02-05-2005, 09:51 PM

doh, i forgot Napoleon, Shrek (both), The Passion, School of Rock...

aussiecreeder · 02-06-2005, 12:07 AM

Quote: (Originally Posted by TeriB19) Quite possibly the only 2 Stephen King books made into movies that were worth their salt. I would have to agree that those 2 are 2 of the best movies made. Hard to narrow down just one ultimate 'great movie' so I'll add a few to the mix.

Gone With The Wind
The Greatest Show On Earth
Jaws
The Best Years Of Our Lives
Forrest Gump
Imitation of Life
Braveheart

True most of the other movies made from his books have being terribly overated. I think basically every movie Tom Hanks has being in since he became a "serious actor" is up for contention including Forrest that you've already mentioned. Castaway is just simply brillant acting considering he is in that movie for so long by himself.

TeriB19 · 02-06-2005, 12:20 AM

Castaway, Saving Private Ryan, Road to Perdition, all as mentioned above with Tom Hanks have been phenomenal. Unquestionably, he is one of the greatest actors of our time. And to think he began his acting career in drag!

aussiecreeder · 02-06-2005, 12:22 AM

Quote: (Originally Posted by TeriB19) Castaway, Saving Private Ryan, Road to Perdition, all as mentioned above with Tom Hanks have been phenomenal. Unquestionably, he is one of the greatest actors of our time. And to think he began his acting career in drag!

lol a lot of the guys who I couldn't take seriously to begin with have a lot of talent in serious movies such as Robin Williams and Jim Carrey.

02-05-2005, 01:19 PM	#3
creedsister USER INFO » Status: Tree of Wisdom Posts: 8,290 Joined: Oct 2003 Currently: Offline	Lion King Rules I WILL HAVE TO SAY T2 Jugement Day That Move Till This Day Still Kicks Ass I,LL BE BACK __________________ Hush child I,ll tell you why you have Loved Me when you were weak you have given me unselfishly Kept you From Falling Falling everywhere But Your Kness you set me free to live my life you become my Reason To Survive The Great Divide you Set Me Free Ooh Our Love Is Beautiful Ooh isn,t This Beautiful Child It Seems You Have Been My Everything

02-05-2005, 03:48 PM	#4
fluttergirl USER INFO » Status: Blue Collar Posts: 650 Joined: Sep 2004 Currently: Offline	dont forget the eighties, some of the best ever sixteen candles top gun farris bueller dirty dancing princess bride damn good movies, if not so great quality picture, i need to go back and get all of them on dvd, makes me wonder how much better theyd have been if they had had our technology like, starwars with 2005-esque technology, ridiculously good.... __________________ -Amber "A person should not believe in an "-ism," he should believe in himself." -Ferris Bueller

02-05-2005, 03:54 PM	#5
RMadd USER INFO » Status: Found The Real Posts: 10,546 Joined: Aug 2003 Currently: Offline	Quote: (Originally Posted by fluttergirl) like, starwars with 2005-esque technology, ridiculously good.... i dunno... George Lucas had pretty good technology when making Episode I a few years ago, and that movie absolutely sucked. it's like he concentrated too much on special effects and not enough on a good plot w/ good characters. Episode II was better, tho. Hopefully Episode III this summer will kick arse! __________________

02-05-2005, 03:59 PM	#6
fluttergirl USER INFO » Status: Blue Collar Posts: 650 Joined: Sep 2004 Currently: Offline	i think these arent as good because hes so limited, hes got a new audience hes trying to appeal to, he has changed a lot of the way the movies appear to appeal to this entirely different generation. mostly, im just thinking they would have better technology than petroleum jelly wiped on a camera lens for special effects, lol. __________________ -Amber "A person should not believe in an "-ism," he should believe in himself." -Ferris Bueller

02-05-2005, 04:51 PM	#8
TeriB19 Forum Diplomat USER INFO » Status: Saving Grace Posts: 12,439 Joined: Sep 2002 Currently: Offline	Quote: (Originally Posted by aussiecreeder) The Shawshank Redemption and The Green Mile which to me are simply classics and the fact they were both largely ignored in their respective years for the Oscars shows how that and other awards are largely irrevelant. Quite possibly the only 2 Stephen King books made into movies that were worth their salt. I would have to agree that those 2 are 2 of the best movies made. Hard to narrow down just one ultimate 'great movie' so I'll add a few to the mix. Gone With The Wind The Greatest Show On Earth Jaws The Best Years Of Our Lives Forrest Gump Imitation of Life Braveheart __________________ MK: We're never gonna have the Super Bowl of Scott Stapp vs. Myles Kennedy in a sing-off - it's ridiculous. SP: Actually, we are setting that up. MT: It was in your contract when you signed up with us.

02-05-2005, 06:22 PM	#9
RMadd USER INFO » Status: Found The Real Posts: 10,546 Joined: Aug 2003 Currently: Offline	Here's my list (in no particular order): Road to Perdition Lord of the Rings (in order, best first: RotK, TT, FotR) Saving Private Ryan Gladiator Forrest Gump ...and so many more! Lion King was a good movie but I'm not sure if it's one of the greatest. Definitely my favorite Disney cartoon __________________

02-05-2005, 06:38 PM	#10
fluttergirl USER INFO » Status: Blue Collar Posts: 650 Joined: Sep 2004 Currently: Offline	this is making me want to have a movie marathon.... __________________ -Amber "A person should not believe in an "-ism," he should believe in himself." -Ferris Bueller

02-05-2005, 06:38 PM	#11
Higher_Desire USER INFO » Status: Found Peace Posts: 8,631 Joined: Apr 2003 Currently: Offline	YOU'RE ALL WRONG! The greatest movie of all time is Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl. Followed closely by (in no particular order): Saving Private Ryan The Passion of the Christ Napoleon Dynamite Road to Perdition Shrek (I and II) School of Rock Casablanca Sliding Doors H-D __________________ Today I'm gonna try a little harder Gonna make every minute last longer Gonna learn to forgive and forget 'Cause we don't have long Gonna make the most of it Today I'm gonna love my enemies Reach out to somebody who needs me Make a change, make the world a better place 'Cause tomorrow could be one day too late --lyrics from "One Day Too Late" by Skillet from their new album "Awake"

02-05-2005, 09:51 PM	#12
RMadd USER INFO » Status: Found The Real Posts: 10,546 Joined: Aug 2003 Currently: Offline	doh, i forgot Napoleon, Shrek (both), The Passion, School of Rock... __________________

02-06-2005, 12:20 AM	#14
TeriB19 Forum Diplomat USER INFO » Status: Saving Grace Posts: 12,439 Joined: Sep 2002 Currently: Offline	Castaway, Saving Private Ryan, Road to Perdition, all as mentioned above with Tom Hanks have been phenomenal. Unquestionably, he is one of the greatest actors of our time. And to think he began his acting career in drag! __________________ MK: We're never gonna have the Super Bowl of Scott Stapp vs. Myles Kennedy in a sing-off - it's ridiculous. SP: Actually, we are setting that up. MT: It was in your contract when you signed up with us.

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