The 10 movies I like
I guess we all have 10 (or more) movies we tend to watch more than once. Here are the 10 movies I like, and I think you should watch as well. These ten are probably not featured on most all-time greatest lists, but I like them, and hope you will give them a chance, too.
My 10 movies are not in any particular order, just how I came to think of them.
The movies range from animated cartoon types through old-school self-righteous truck drivers, pop-musicals and sci-fi/fantasy and steam punk.
I am certain you may discover or re-discover movies you like, and maybe even miss in your own movie collection.
Contents at a Glance
Wild Wild West
- steam punk made popular
Steam Punk is a film genre, that we rarely see, the movies feature steam powered machines far beyond (but including) steam locomotives.
This is action, romance, weird stuff, more action, western scenery and quite an amount of humorous situations, and absurdity.
What I really enjoy is the locations, and the the extensive humour and action. Will Smith and Kevin Kline are brilliant actors, so is Selma Hayek, and she is of course a darling, as ever.
Wild Wild West
Release Date: 11/30/1999
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The Meaning of Life
Monty Python hides no secrets
Tis is one of their full length movies, which essentially is just a mix of sketches all about life, and the meaning of it, if any.
I have always loved Monty Python and the british approach at crazy humour. Monty Python is brilliant at replaying life, like we never knew it.
Monty Python's The Meaning of Life
Release Date: 08/23/2005
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Man on the Moon
- biography on the unknown comedian
This movie describes his life - and sad death. This is the type of movie best viewed, when you feel a bit down. Andy's life was in a sense more miserable than many others.
Jim Carrey plays Andy Kaufman with great respect and skill.
Andy Kaufman is presented as a serious actor, and although the movie is quite sad it is at times both puzzling and hilariously funny. In this movie the key character dies, now you are warned.
Man on the Moon
Release Date: 05/30/2000
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Shrek
you just gotta love that troll, and hate that donkey
This animated movie features politically in-correct humor (plenty of it), twisted fairy tales and more.
My personal favourite is Donkey, skilfully voiced by Eddie Murphy. The animation, politicial incorrectness and humour makes this one of the animated movie, I can watch over and over again.
Shrek (Full Screen Single Disc Edition)
Release Date: 08/19/2003
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Shrek (Two-Disc Special Edition)
Release Date: 11/02/2001
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Back to the Future I, II and III
Michael J. Fox is a star
Of the three parts, the second part is probably the most "far out". Whereas part 3 in my opnioin is the funniest of them.
My biggest thrill is definately the concept of time travel and the time paradox of meeting you own self in previous times. Michael J. Fox is a brilliant post-teen actor.
Back to the Future - The Complete Trilogy (Widescreen Edition)
Release Date: 01/25/2005
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Back to the Future - The Complete Trilogy (Full Screen Edition)
Release Date: 12/17/2002
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Back to the Future
Release Date: 10/11/2005
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I, Robot
Isaac Asimov's classic robot tales
Isaac Asimov wrote novels and essays on robot science, long before someone invented the robot lawn mower. He formulated three basic robot rules, and his stories revolved around these rules, hence exploring their consequences. I can recommend reading most of Asimov's robot stories.
I, Robot is the movie version of one of his novels. And, not the worst adaption imagenable.
Here are the Three Laws of Robotics, as formulated by Asimov:
1. A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm.
2. A robot must obey orders given to it by human beings except where such orders would conflict with the First Law.
3. A robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the First or Second Law.
I, Robot (Widescreen Edition)
Release Date: 12/14/2004
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I, Robot (Full Screen Edition)
Release Date: 12/14/2004
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Mad Max
post-apocaclyptic action
There are two more movies in the Mad Max saga.
Post-apocaclyptic scenery always fascinates me. One man for himself, surival of the strongest. Mel Gibson is a good actor, and it is fun to watch him that young.
Mad Max (Special Edition)
Release Date: 01/01/2002
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Convoy
Cowboys on diesel
Of course we all need to drive safely and carefully, but there is some intriguing mystique with these trucks driving in their convoy through the country.
10-4 good buddy!
All these big trucks, endless roads and fun dialogues makes this a movie, I just have to view again, and again.
Convoy
Release Date: 10/25/2005
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Grease
Teenage problems with added music
The music is fantastic, full of life. And several scenes are hilarious.
Oh - don't waste any money on the sequel: Grease 2 is really(!) bad!
Grease (Widescreen Edition)
Release Date: 09/24/2002
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Grease (Full Screen Edition)
Release Date: 09/24/2002
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Wall Street
Sheen, Sheen and Douglas
Martin and Charlie Sheen are father and son in this movie (as in real life). Martin works in the factory Charlie is involved in selling (and destroying). A little family thingy, coming up :-)
Wall Street (20th Anniversary Edition)
Release Date: 09/18/2007
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fanfreluche wrote...
Nice idea for a lens! Monty Python's the Meaning of Life is on my list.
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