What is the best movie you’ve ever seen?

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  1. LittleShakespeare90

    LittleShakespeare90 Active Member

    I need to watch more movies! I’m a Disney gal, but I enjoy comedies and romances. My all time favorite movie series is “Pirates of the Caribbean.” I’m OBSESSED. :emoji_heart_eyes:

    What do you think is the best movie you’ve ever seen?
     
    LittleShakespeare90, Jun 1, 2025
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  2. Rich Douglas

    Rich Douglas Well-Known Member

    Best: The Godfather
    Favorite: Casablanca
     
    Rich Douglas, Jun 1, 2025
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  3. SteveFoerster

    SteveFoerster Resident Gadfly Staff Member

    The Matrix, hands down, is the best movie I've ever seen. It just hits on all the levels that are important to me.

    But I'm another vote for Casablanca. It really is that good.
     
    SteveFoerster, Jun 1, 2025
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  4. Maniac Craniac

    Maniac Craniac Moderator Staff Member

    The Good, The Bad and the Ugly

    For 3 reasons: Atmosphere, atmosphere, atmosphere!!!

    Also, the compelling characters, pacing, dialogue, suspense, and humor all play a role in my enjoyment of it.

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    Maniac Craniac, Jun 1, 2025
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  5. Mac Juli

    Mac Juli Well-Known Member

    Terminator 2. If you look at it with an open mind, it is so much more than a simple action flick!!
     
    Mac Juli, Jun 1, 2025
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  6. SteveFoerster

    SteveFoerster Resident Gadfly Staff Member

    Of his movies, I prefer Total Recall. But they're both great.
     
    SteveFoerster, Jun 1, 2025
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  7. Bill Huffman

    Bill Huffman Well-Known Member

    I have a difficult time picking the movie I like best. All movies mentioned in this thread are great.
     
    Bill Huffman, Jun 1, 2025
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  8. MichaelGates

    MichaelGates Active Member

    Frisco Kid
     
    MichaelGates, Jun 1, 2025
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  9. Mac Juli

    Mac Juli Well-Known Member

    They are. Do you think he is really on Mars the whole time - or do you think it is all a dream?
     
    Mac Juli, Jun 1, 2025
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    Mac Juli Well-Known Member

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  11. SteveFoerster

    SteveFoerster Resident Gadfly Staff Member

    I think that unresolved ambiguity is the most satisfying possible ending.
     
    SteveFoerster, Jun 1, 2025
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  12. SteveFoerster

    SteveFoerster Resident Gadfly Staff Member

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  13. Dustin

    Dustin Well-Known Member

    My overall favorite movie is The Martian. I dont know if its the best movie ever, but I watch it whenever I'm feeling down and it always makes me feel good.

    For romance in particular, another Matt Damon movie is number one: The Adjustment Bureau.
     
    Dustin, Jun 2, 2025
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  14. SteveFoerster

    SteveFoerster Resident Gadfly Staff Member

    If you've never read the book by Andy Weir, it's a great one. And another of his books, Hail Mary, is also coming out as a movie soon, and I'm really looking forward to it because that book was even better.
     
    SteveFoerster, Jun 2, 2025
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  15. Dustin

    Dustin Well-Known Member

    I've read it in both English and French. It is fantastic! I haven't read Hail Mary but it looks like something I'd like. Thanks for the recommendation :)
     
    Dustin, Jun 2, 2025
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  16. Dustin

    Dustin Well-Known Member

    This weekend I rewatched Passengers. Chris Pratt stars as a mechanic on a mostly-automated ship taking a 120-year interstellar voyage when he wakes up 90 years early from suspended animation. Good sci-fi and philosophical elements.
     
    Dustin, Jun 2, 2025
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  17. Mac Juli

    Mac Juli Well-Known Member

    Yep. One comment was that it lets look "The Day After" like "A Day at the Races". And I think it is true.
     
    Mac Juli, Jun 2, 2025
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  18. Mac Juli

    Mac Juli Well-Known Member

    Let's derail the thread, pun intended. What is the best book to the film you ever read? "The Martian" is a good bet, but I will go with "First Blood" (David Morrell) and "Nothing Lasts Forever (Die Hard)" (Roderick Thorp) nevertheless!
     
    Mac Juli, Jun 2, 2025
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  19. SteveFoerster

    SteveFoerster Resident Gadfly Staff Member

    The Lord of the Rings trilogy was among the best.

    The Hobbit trilogy (?!) was among the worst.
     
    SteveFoerster, Jun 2, 2025
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  20. newsongs

    newsongs Active Member

    Yeah.. I'm shallow .... Pretty Woman
     
    newsongs, Jun 3, 2025
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