What is your one favorite movie in the history of ever?
If someone were to say to you, “What is your ONE favorite movie?” Not a list. Just one.
For me, it’s Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension
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Right now that position is for The Fire Within. But I have a feeling something is going to replace it soon.
@Mimishu1995 Cool. I haven’t heard of that. I’ll look for it.
Gosh…..Fried Green Tomatoes? Wild Hogs? My Cousin Vinny? Secretariat? Sea Buscuit? The Right Stuff?
@Caravanfan you definitely should check it out. It was the movie that kickstarted my interest in depression and psychology in general. It was also a great starter for me to explore philosophy in my writing.
All time…..Enter the Dragon, Bruce Lee. I’ve probably watched it over 100 times.
The Blues Brothers.
It is preposterous but pure, simple enjoyment. (What does that say about me?)
If you’re bold, try some of the ridiculous dance moves John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd make. They sure were talented.
“It’s 106 mile to Chicago. We’ve got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes. It’s dark and we’re wearing sunglasses.”
“Hit it!”
@Caravan I’m an Aquarius, we roll like that. :D
Ivanhoe (1952) with Robert Taylor, Elizabeth Taylor, Joan Fontaine, George Sanders, Emlyn Williams
Rock ‘em, sock ‘em ACTION! Eloquent speech, chivalry out the wazoo.
Offhand? The Wages of Fear. With some time to think about it, I’ll probably change that.
By “favorite,” are we talking the movie we love watching over-and-over, or the best film in our opinion, even if it’s not something we would want to watch over-and-over? I feel like those could be 2 different films for many people.
@Caravanfan The one that stands out for me at the moment is “Saving Private Ryan.” Definitely a film one has to be in the right mindset to experience, but it is such a moving film and so masterfully done. I reserve the right to change my mind.
@Caravanfan Ironically, I saw that coming a mile away ;-}
The one I keep going back to seems to be The African Queen. It’s not always my favorite, but it often is, and it is often the one I go to for so many moods.
You didn’t ask for a list, but you’re getting one :D
The following films have had favourite status at one time or another.
Duel
The Good the Bad and the Ugly
Marathon Man
Grand Budapest Hotel
Shawshank Redemption
Rope
What’s Up Doc
Unforgiven
The Shining
@Caravanfan The voiceover spoiled the film for me. I prefer the director’s cut and the ambiguity. I should have looked for a better link.
@flutherother That’s why I questioned the voiceover. The original version was the theatrical release that was cut by the studio and the voiceover added. The Final Cut is the proper version to watch.
The Time Machine originally written by Orson Wells .( movie in 2002 version)
Here is a link to the trailer. I love both the story, actors, theme and music.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90T7iLuzFgg
Note that the story continues in book form called Time Ships. Loved it, wish that they would produce the continuation in next movie.
The Time Bandits with Sean Connery, John Cleese, Shelley Duvall, Ralph Richardson, Katherine Helmond, Ian Holm, Michael Palin, Peter Vaughan, and David Warner. Music by George Harrison.
“Five Card Stud”. Dean Martin, Robert Mitchum. Quirky and unusual western with Dino as a card shark turned unwilling detective, having to solve a string of mysterious murders.
I’m between The African Queen and To Kill a Mockingbrid. If I had to pick one of those, it’s the one I saw most recently.
@Caravanfan To Kill a Mockingbird I guess, since I saw it again last week.
“Who framed Roger Rabbit ”? Is my best movie.
My favorite is “Star Trek 4— Forbidden Planet of the Airplane that Inherited the Wind!” ;-D
The Notebook
for me it’s not some sappy ass romance. to me it’s about love that knows no bounds. love that sticks together through the end, no matter what happens….also I LOVE the time period and the fact that it is based on the author’s grandparents)
Maybe Mulholland Dr.
I think that movie has had the biggest effect on me. I’ve seen it many times. It’s not a movie I would just watch casually any time, but I think it’s accurate to say it is my favorite.
I gave Mullholland Dr 4 stars on my Letterboxd diary
The Notebook never gets old!
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