1001 Movies You Should See Before You Die

Key · 01-14-2017, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Tristan Geoff

Both.

So we have to like the movie and it's critically acclaimed? If so, I'll make a list but that seems odd.

~~Cuthbert~~ · 01-14-2017, 01:08 PM

Will probably lurk for recs but I found The Godfather really boring and turned it off after about an hour.

My nomination is Into The Wild. Really loved this one.

**Frownland** · 01-14-2017, 01:09 PM

@Ki It can be either of them you idiot.

Key · 01-14-2017, 01:10 PM

11. The Wolf of Wall Street

12. The Room

13. Deadpool

Trollheart · 01-14-2017, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Kiiii

11. The Wolf of Wall Street

12. The Room

13. Deadpool

It's not actually a requirement, but it would be nice if you could write a line or at least a few words explaining why you think these movies are so good, for those who have not seen them.

Key · 01-14-2017, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Trollheart

It's not actually a requirement, but it would be nice if you could write a line or at least a few words explaining why you think these movies are so good, for those who have not seen them.

I didn't see anything about that in the OP, but fair enough.

**Frownland** · 01-14-2017, 01:57 PM

21.
In Bruges

This one follows two hit men following the accidental death of a child. Full of dark, self referential humour and there's even a midget!

22.
Office Space

Not even ****ing with Trollheart on this one, it's one of the funniest movies ever written. Hilariously satirical view of American office culture and it has some of the best written archetypal characters ever. They don't make American comedies like this anymore.

23.
Oldboy

A man is imprisoned for fifteen years and he doesn't know why. If you had to watch one movie about revenge, I'd say you should watch this (as much as I love Unforgiven).

Machine · 01-14-2017, 02:05 PM

24.
12 Angry Men

Possibly the best characters even written into a movie script. The progression of every character is just insane, and the plight of the main character is just really something to behold. By far my favorite movie.

25.
Begotten

Strange movie; definitely a love it or hate it deal. Personally I love the hell out of it. Despite it's reputation as an unwatchable depraved mess by some it's inventive use of visuals really makes it. It's twisted interpretation of The Bible will amaze some and disturb others, but it will leave a lasting impression. You'll never see another movie quite like it.

26.
Monty Python And The Holy Grail

Possibly the best use of historical satire there ever was and ever will be. Mix that with a hefty amount of absurdism that was WAY ahead of its time and you have a classic.

Ol’ Qwerty Bastard · 01-14-2017, 02:31 PM

guys stop stealing all the good ones

gonna add a few when I'm not on mobile

Trollheart · 01-14-2017, 02:42 PM

Wouldn't have thought this was necessary, but just in case anyone else is unclear on the criteria, such as they are:

It probably stands to reason that you should have seen the movie yourself before you can add it. Obviously there's no way I can confirm that you have, nor do I care, but even if a movie is hyped to the sky it's always possible you may personally not enjoy it, so I'd say make sure you've seen the movie you're adding. Also, again stands to reason, you should have enjoyed it or at least found something in it you can recommend to others. Finally, by no means do all the movies need to be critically acclaimed. I'm sure - certain - there are tons of art house, independent, foreign language movies and shorts that are worthy of being here, but would not even get onto a critic's list. So if it's been acclaimed, great, but if not, does not matter in the slightest. It's all about personal experience here; we're not copying the list from IMDB or whatever.

01-14-2017, 01:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
Frownland SOPHIE FOREVER Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: East of the Southern North American West Posts: 35,541	@Ki It can be either of them you idiot. __________________ Studies show that when a given norm is changed in the face of the unchanging, the remaining contradictions will parallel the truth. d e a f b o x

01-14-2017, 01:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
Frownland SOPHIE FOREVER Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: East of the Southern North American West Posts: 35,541	21. In Bruges This one follows two hit men following the accidental death of a child. Full of dark, self referential humour and there's even a midget! 22. Office Space Not even ***ing with Trollheart on this one, it's one of the funniest movies ever written. Hilariously satirical view of American office culture and it has some of the best written archetypal characters ever. They don't make American comedies like this anymore. 23. Oldboy A man is imprisoned for fifteen years and he doesn't know why. If you had to watch one movie about revenge, I'd say you should watch this (as much as I love Unforgiven). __________________ Studies show that when a given norm is changed in the face of the unchanging, the remaining contradictions will parallel the truth.* d e a f b o x

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Machine moon lake inc. Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Detroit Posts: 2,125	24. 12 Angry Men Possibly the best characters even written into a movie script. The progression of every character is just insane, and the plight of the main character is just really something to behold. By far my favorite movie. 25. Begotten Strange movie; definitely a love it or hate it deal. Personally I love the hell out of it. Despite it's reputation as an unwatchable depraved mess by some it's inventive use of visuals really makes it. It's twisted interpretation of The Bible will amaze some and disturb others, but it will leave a lasting impression. You'll never see another movie quite like it. 26. Monty Python And The Holy Grail Possibly the best use of historical satire there ever was and ever will be. Mix that with a hefty amount of absurdism that was WAY ahead of its time and you have a classic. __________________ boost my ego listen to me stroke my delay pedal ever wanted to hear death grips songs... but they're acoustic? me neither.

01-14-2017, 02:42 PM	#10 (permalink)
Trollheart Born to be mild Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 404 Not Found Posts: 26,996	Wouldn't have thought this was necessary, but just in case anyone else is unclear on the criteria, such as they are: It probably stands to reason that you should have seen the movie yourself before you can add it. Obviously there's no way I can confirm that you have, nor do I care, but even if a movie is hyped to the sky it's always possible you may personally not enjoy it, so I'd say make sure you've seen the movie you're adding. Also, again stands to reason, you should have enjoyed it or at least found something in it you can recommend to others. Finally, by no means do all the movies need to be critically acclaimed. I'm sure - certain - there are tons of art house, independent, foreign language movies and shorts that are worthy of being here, but would not even get onto a critic's list. So if it's been acclaimed, great, but if not, does not matter in the slightest. It's all about personal experience here; we're not copying the list from IMDB or whatever. __________________ Trollheart: Signature-free since April 2018

01-14-2017, 01:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
~~Cuthbert~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Black Country Posts: 8,827	Will probably lurk for recs but I found The Godfather really boring and turned it off after about an hour. My nomination is Into The Wild. Really loved this one.

01-14-2017, 01:10 PM	#4 (permalink)
Key . Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 13,153	11. The Wolf of Wall Street 12. The Room 13. Deadpool