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Good to see that there's not too many superhero films full of special effects and no original storylines.
Here's a few to consider:
Saving Private Ryan. A real treat if you are the only one in the world not to have seen it.
Gladiator. Not perfect but the best sword and sandal flick. But probably seen that too.
The Big Country. A Western from 1958 starring Gregory Peck and Charlton Heston. Burl Ives won an Oscar too. If you are looking for a classic, here it is. Keeps you glued.
The Godfather Trilogy. Mentioned before but with good reason.
Forrest Gump. You might think it's naff (and it is) but still excellent and that soundtrack!
Unforgiven. Another Western, but probably Clint's best ever.
Jaws. Classic. Just don't watch any of those that came after.
Goodfellas. Civilisation New York style!
Midnight Cowboy. Dustin Hoffman and the underrated John Voight at their best.
Fargo. Absolutely brilliant Coen brothers film.
Get Carter. Not the remake. Obviously.
True Romance. Excellent story, brilliant acting and really worth watching for the delightful Patricia Arquette alone.
Leon (The Professional) An everyday story of a simple but effective hitman and a young girl. Jean Reno as the hitman (Leon) with Natalie Portman and an excellent Gary Oldman as a DEA agent.
The Man Who Would Be King. The best of Michael Caine and Sean Connery in a fantastic film directed by John Huston. Stirring stuff.
Zulu. More stirring stuff. If you haven't seen it, give yourself a shake!
Pulp Fiction. Not everyone's cuppa but a good example of the strange talent of Quentin Tarantino.
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. One to watch with the kids/grandkids. Gene Wilder's acting is superb. Again don't watch the remake!
Carry On Up The Khyber. (or another Carry On of your choice) Of their time and couldn't be made today. Watch one or or two before they are banned. Simple humour but you still laugh. "Infamy, infamy, they've all got it in for me".
Here's a few to consider:
Saving Private Ryan. A real treat if you are the only one in the world not to have seen it.
Gladiator. Not perfect but the best sword and sandal flick. But probably seen that too.
The Big Country. A Western from 1958 starring Gregory Peck and Charlton Heston. Burl Ives won an Oscar too. If you are looking for a classic, here it is. Keeps you glued.
The Godfather Trilogy. Mentioned before but with good reason.
Forrest Gump. You might think it's naff (and it is) but still excellent and that soundtrack!
Unforgiven. Another Western, but probably Clint's best ever.
Jaws. Classic. Just don't watch any of those that came after.
Goodfellas. Civilisation New York style!
Midnight Cowboy. Dustin Hoffman and the underrated John Voight at their best.
Fargo. Absolutely brilliant Coen brothers film.
Get Carter. Not the remake. Obviously.
True Romance. Excellent story, brilliant acting and really worth watching for the delightful Patricia Arquette alone.
Leon (The Professional) An everyday story of a simple but effective hitman and a young girl. Jean Reno as the hitman (Leon) with Natalie Portman and an excellent Gary Oldman as a DEA agent.
The Man Who Would Be King. The best of Michael Caine and Sean Connery in a fantastic film directed by John Huston. Stirring stuff.
Zulu. More stirring stuff. If you haven't seen it, give yourself a shake!
Pulp Fiction. Not everyone's cuppa but a good example of the strange talent of Quentin Tarantino.
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. One to watch with the kids/grandkids. Gene Wilder's acting is superb. Again don't watch the remake!
Carry On Up The Khyber. (or another Carry On of your choice) Of their time and couldn't be made today. Watch one or or two before they are banned. Simple humour but you still laugh. "Infamy, infamy, they've all got it in for me".
John Gryphon
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Dont forget HIGH WILD AND FREE
A few more old favourites...even though the OP has been back from his holiday a few weeks now...
Casablanca,
The Battle of Britain,
The Longest Day,
Night of the Hunter...Robert Mitcham at his chilliest.
Gaslight
What's new Pussycat?
Lawrence of Arabia
Dr. Zhivago
The Bridge over the river Quai
Man called Horse
Pink Panther series
Some like it hot
The Great Escape
Ice Cold in Alex
The Last Emperor
Monty Carlo or Bust
Mcabe and Mrs Miller
Paint your wagon
Cat Ballou
Barbarella
This is Spinal Tap
The Eiger Sanction
Where Eagles Dare
The Spy Who came In From The Cold
Smiley's People
Kill Bills
The Manchurian Candidate
Romancing the Stone
A Town Like Alice
The Firm
The King's Speech
Bridget Jone's Diary
Lock Stock and two Smoking Barrels
The Long Good Friday
Mona LIsa
Alan
Casablanca,
The Battle of Britain,
The Longest Day,
Night of the Hunter...Robert Mitcham at his chilliest.
Gaslight
What's new Pussycat?
Lawrence of Arabia
Dr. Zhivago
The Bridge over the river Quai
Man called Horse
Pink Panther series
Some like it hot
The Great Escape
Ice Cold in Alex
The Last Emperor
Monty Carlo or Bust
Mcabe and Mrs Miller
Paint your wagon
Cat Ballou
Barbarella
This is Spinal Tap
The Eiger Sanction
Where Eagles Dare
The Spy Who came In From The Cold
Smiley's People
Kill Bills
The Manchurian Candidate
Romancing the Stone
A Town Like Alice
The Firm
The King's Speech
Bridget Jone's Diary
Lock Stock and two Smoking Barrels
The Long Good Friday
Mona LIsa
Alan
John Gryphon
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The Yearling.
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How The West Was Won
John Gryphon
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From the Yearling
Those dogs got chomped but got straight back into it.
Those dogs got chomped but got straight back into it.
Alan, you must get out more.
It is one of the things which goes with being an old fart...I have been looking at films for a long time...I have listed less than one for every year so far!
Alan
p.s. just be grateful I don't list my entire DVD collection....three versions of Blade runner...a couple of Apocalypse now....
Bavarianbrit
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Hunter Killer a 2018 American submarine movie. For SD"s try to find the obvious mistake.
It was on German tv last night and made me larf.
It was on German tv last night and made me larf.
Both great films
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