Today I’ll reveal the movies from 80-61 on my top 100 list of favorite movies. The list did change over the last week so I’ll be filling in for those corrections. I watched two movies that made it in higher than #80 so I’ll go back to the new 82.
82- The Incredibles
One of my favorite kids movies, I think Pixar is the most consistent quality movie producers since I’ve never disliked one of their movies and their worst was just an average movie. I still find this one funny even after multiple viewings.
81- The Fugitive
A great, tense thriller that even sends a message to us. The chase scenes are some of the best I’ve seen in any movie, and keep this one memorable. I think most anybody could enjoy The Fugitive.
80- Shrek 2
Dreamworks has really only had only two movies that rival Pixar in quality, and this is one of them. The first two Shrek movies are hilarious, and can really be watched by anyone. Too bad the third wasn’t nearly as good.
79- Pan’s Labryinth
Last night I rediscovered Guillermo Del Toro’s great fairy tale set in 1940s Spain. Everything comes together so well in this, the music, cinematography, acting, and story all coincide to make this such an enjoyable and beautiful film.
78- Grindhouse (The whole thing)
As a whole experience with the fake trailers and both movies, this is one of my favorite movies. The action is so over the top its funny and with two great directors in the lead, the whole experience is a great time.
77- Dogma
Kevin Smith is one of those directors that you either love or hate. This is a perfect example of one of his films, offensive and hilarious. Filled with great dialogue and characters, I can enjoy this really anytime.
76- Million Dollar Baby
Clint Eastwood as a director and actor is just a genius. Along with Morgan Freeman and Hillary Swank, the cast just sets up this whole story. I can promise that most anybody would change their views on Euthanasia after this film.
75- A Fistful of Dollars
Another film with Eastwood, this one however is the one that got him known. Directed by Sergio Leone, this western still stands as a classic in Spaghetti Westerns and the one that kicked off the “Man with No Name” trilogy.
74- Batman Begins
As I said last week, I love superhero movies, and with Christopher Nolan behind the latest Batman movies, they get even better. This one I think is almost as intense as its overshadowing successor and does a great job with the origin movie.
73- Forrest Gump
Who doesn’t love Forrest Gump? Filled with funny dialogue and excellent characters, it isn’t hard to see why this one won Best Picture in the oscars… except maybe when you see Pulp Fiction or The Shawshank Redemption.
72- Star Wars
The original I think is easily the best of this classic series. While many like The Empire Strikes Back, I actually prefer this one. It had great special effects, and most sci-fi movies today still try and emulate this in some way.
71- Rocky 3
There is just something about these movies that sucks me in and keeps me pumped every time I see them (with the exception of #5). Rocky 3 is no different, taking Mr. T and Sylvester Stallone and getting us pumped for the fights with classic songs like “Eye of the Tiger”.
70- Ratatouille
Again, Pixar is just an amazingly consistent studio. I never knew that I could enjoy watch a bunch of rats cooking quite as much as when I saw this movie. I think the “Best Animation” category in the oscars is just an excuse to give Pixar more awards…
69- Taken
This is the other film I saw in the last week, and it was just plain awesome in terms of action. I don’t care that the story was cliche and some of the acting bad, seeing Liam Neeson kicking butt for 90 minutes is well worth your money.
68- The Man Who Wasn’t There
Get used to seeing the Coen Brothers on this list, because this is the first of many to come. This film strays away from their usual black comedy niche, and goes into a Neo-Noir genre that is every bit as exciting from their writing and directing.
67- The Godfather Part 2
While I didn’t like it at first, I’m liking it better every time I see it. The plot still keeps me in its grasp by creating such a complicated story that it really does take multiple viewings to catch everything it has to offer.
66- Snatch
Man, I need to see this one again. I think of it like a British Tarantino movie with the perfect dialogue and characters in a mob world. I can’t tell you how hard I laughed throughout Guy Ritchie’s black comedy. This just makes me more excited for Sherlock Holmes that’s coming out later this year.
65- Rudy
I can hardly think of anything more inspiring than this movie here. Sure its cliche, but in this movie it doesn’t bother me one bit. I just wish more modern sports movies could be like this.
64- Goodfellas
Some say this is Scorsese’s best, but while I love this movie, I think he’s made better ones. The almost documentary storytelling makes this authentic, and the constant music in the background keeps you interested the whole time, waiting for whats gonna happen in the end.
63- Napoleon Dynamite
Ok, so this is a love or hate movie, and I know plenty of people who hate it, but I think that its just a hilarious comedy. Filled with lines that are still quoted today and characters who keep us hooked, I think it deserves all the recognition it gets.
62- American History X
Edward Norton gives his greatest role here as an ex- Neo Nazi in California. This not only shows the consequences of racism, but of all the violent activity people get themselves into. I can’t stress enough how great of a film this is.
61- Dog Day Afternoon
Al Pacino is easily one of my favorite actors, and this is easily his best role. He plays a bank robber who gets caught in the wrong situation, and it shows how he really never meant any harm, or at least that’s what I think. What makes this even better is that its based off a true story.
