Brock Landers' Top 25 films of all-time

[Brock Landers]

Here's my PERSONAL favorites, in DESCENDING order....




25. Dazed and Confused
24. The Night of the Hunter
23. Unforgiven
22. Almost Famous
21. Fargo
20. Full Metal Jacket
19. The Good, The Bad and the Ugly
18. Ferris Bueller's Day off
17. Friday
16. The Godfather part II
15. Star Wars V: The Empire Strikes Back
14. Platoon
13. Edward Scissorhands
12. The Matrix
11. The Godfather
10. Dr. Strangelove
9. Goodfellas
8. Ed Wood
7. Reservoir Dogs
6. The Big Lebowski
5. Monty Python and the Holy Grail
4. A Clockwork Orange
3. Pulp Fiction
2. The Lord of the Rings
1. Kill Bill

[morpheus1987]

Thats a pretty good list.

[poeman]

Originally posted by Brock Landers
Here's my PERSONAL favorites, in DESCENDING order....




25. Dazed and Confused-- never saw
24. The Night of the Hunter-- never saw
23. Unforgiven-- great flick
22. Office Space-- never saw
21. Fargo-- excellent film, but not better then raising arizona
20. Full Metal Jacket-- never saw
19. The Good, The Bad and the Ugly-- great, but not better then once upon a time in the west
18. Ferris Bueller's Day off-- you gtta love bueller
17. Friday--never saw
16. The Godfather part II-- one of best EVER
15. Star Wars V: The Empire Strikes Back-- ONE OF THE BEST EVER
14. Platoon-- good not great to me
13. Edward Scissorhands-- just beautiful
12. The Matrix-- i like this movie ALOT, greatness
11. The Godfather-- The best ever casted,directed,written film ever
10. Dr. Strangelove--never saw
9. Goodfellas-- never saw and am UPSET
8. Ed Wood-- good not top notch
7. Reservoir Dogs-- ONE OF MY FAVS, mr pink rocked
6. The Big Lebowski-- good movie
5. Monty Python and the Holy Grail-- never saw
4. A Clockwork Orange-- creepy and deeply thought provoking
3. Pulp Fiction-- I never saw this movie and as u kno i have a 100 favorite list AND IM TEMPTED TO PUT THIS ON IT and i havent even seen it :( I WANNA SEE THIS :(
2. The Lord of the Rings-- greatest trilogy of our time
1. Kill Bill -- as the main charcter (Bill)says " I'm the Man"

[Inferno]

My thoughts (for what its worth) on the ones I've seen:

25.
24.
23. Unforgiven - Agreed, great film
22.
21. Fargo - Very good, but not the Coen's best
20. Full Metal Jacket- Completely agree.
19.
18. Ferris Bueller's Day off - great classic 80s flick
17.
16. The Godfather part II - Agreed. Definitely in my top 20 list.
15. Star Wars V: The Empire Strikes Back - Of course!
14. Platoon - Good, but haven't seen for a while
13. Edward Scissorhands - Never really liked this film all that much, but i ain't got anything against it.
12. The Matrix - overrated. Dark City was better.
11. The Godfather - Agreed.
10. Dr. Strangelove - Funny, but don't think i'd put it this high on the list.
9. Goodfellas - good.
8. Ed Wood - Excellent, Burton's best.
7. Reservoir Dogs - QTs best.
6. The Big Lebowski - Funniest movie ever.
5. Monty Python and the Holy Grail - Personally, i prefer life of brain.
4. A Clockwork Orange - Hate it, hate it, hate it (yes, i know i'm in the minority).
3. Pulp Fiction - over hyped when i saw it so was a let down. Need to see again.
2. The Lord of the Rings - Great film.
1. Kill Bill - Very enjoyable, though I don't know if it will have a lasting impact on me. Need to see part 2.

[Brock Landers]

Whoopsy, made a mistake on my list. I accidently wrote Office Space down as my #23......when in my fact my #23 would have to be ALMOST FAMOUS

[Inferno]

Hmm, strange mistake to make, but you're forgiven as Almost Famous is a great flick. Quite touching and very well performed. I have to say, while I may not love these movies as much as you do, I still very much enjoy them all. Nice list.

[zamphir66]

I'm watching the Big Lebowski right now.

"shut the **** up donnie"
"we're u listening to the dude's story? that's right, you have no frame of reference."

[poeman]

Originally posted by Inferno
My thoughts (for what its worth) on the ones I've seen:

25.
24.
23. Unforgiven - Agreed, great film
22.
21. Fargo - Very good, but not the Coen's best
20. Full Metal Jacket- Completely agree.
19.
18. Ferris Bueller's Day off - great classic 80s flick
17.
16. The Godfather part II - Agreed. Definitely in my top 20 list.
15. Star Wars V: The Empire Strikes Back - Of course!
14. Platoon - Good, but haven't seen for a while
13. Edward Scissorhands - Never really liked this film all that much, but i ain't got anything against it.
12. The Matrix - overrated. Dark City was better.
11. The Godfather - Agreed.
10. Dr. Strangelove - Funny, but don't think i'd put it this high on the list.
9. Goodfellas - good.
8. Ed Wood - Excellent, Burton's best.
7. Reservoir Dogs - QTs best.
6. The Big Lebowski - Funniest movie ever.
5. Monty Python and the Holy Grail - Personally, i prefer life of brain.
4. A Clockwork Orange - Hate it, hate it, hate it (yes, i know i'm in the minority).
3. Pulp Fiction - over hyped when i saw it so was a let down. Need to see again.
2. The Lord of the Rings - Great film.
1. Kill Bill - Very enjoyable, though I don't know if it will have a lasting impact on me. Need to see part 2.


dude inferno, if your a guy who likes the vintage tarantino with the dialogue and character developlments. AND some great fights, who will HAVE To see kill bill vol 2 it is just beautiful. i still love the classic ending

[Brock Landers]

Originally posted by zamphir66
I'm watching the Big Lebowski right now.

"shut the **** up donnie"
"we're u listening to the dude's story? that's right, you have no frame of reference."

The Larry Sellers scene never fails to crack me up.


"THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU **** A STRANGER IN THE ASS!"

[Inferno]

Originally posted by poeman
dude inferno, if your a guy who likes the vintage tarantino with the dialogue and character developlments. AND some great fights, who will HAVE To see kill bill vol 2 it is just beautiful. i still love the classic ending

haha, i will! It just isn't released here until Thursdee!

[poeman]

Originally posted by Inferno
haha, i will! It just isn't released here until Thursdee!

oh really where are you UK?

[Inferno]

Australia

[The Moose]

that's a pretty damn good list there Brock. few that would be different for me, but that is your list, not mine

[Brock Landers]

KILL BILL surpassed LOTR on my list simply for the fact that what Tarantino did was create the ultimate "movie movie", the perfect guide to Cinema in the last 35 years. It was everything I love about Cinema.....

[poeman]

Originally posted by Brock Landers
KILL BILL surpassed LOTR on my list simply for the fact that what Tarantino did was create the ultimate "movie movie", the perfect guide to Cinema in the last 35 years. It was everything I love about Cinema.....


" How do i Look?" -- Bill says

" you look ready" -- says the bride

just beautiful

[droidguy1119]

poeman, you crazy fool. See Office Space already.

Good list, Brock.

[Brock Landers]

Exactly. It's just so.....cinematic. I loved it. Just everything I love about movies, the exact reasons why I want to be a Filmmaker, KILL BILL as a whole is my favorite.

[poeman]

Originally posted by Brock Landers
Exactly. It's just so.....cinematic. I loved it. Just everything I love about movies, the exact reasons why I want to be a Filmmaker, KILL BILL as a whole is my favorite.

i wanted to do the same but im leveling away from it. maybe ill do it for my pasttime. make movies for fun.

remember all you have to be is creative. look at tarantino a movie store clerk wrote a simple script and made it work in reservoir dogs. a simple classic example. what was the budget for that?

[Brock Landers]

He was a high-school dropout too. The man was passionate. He had a goal, and he ****ing did it.

[poeman]

he must be livin it right now...

dont worry one day i will do well maybe in hollywood and i will own the movie industry :twisted:

[Boods]

good list, not sure kill bill was that good but still very good...

[Dracula]

kill bill number 1.... HELL NO, but for the most part it's a fine list

[Tornado]

Good list Brock, and I would agree with you on KILL BILL being numero uno . . .

[JackBauer]

good list, not sure about nr. 1 though

btw, poeman go and watch pulp fiction now!! imo best tarantino movie and better than kill bill.

[Tony Montana]

Mostly I agree with you Brock, but some of them wouldnt be in my list, Kill Bill definetly not nr.1 nor in top 100...

And whoever said he hasnt seen Pulp Fiction yet:

WTF are you waiting for??!!!!!

[rosncranz]

this is the worst list i have ever read! these are not the top 25 films of all time...just kidding, i just thought i would say that before somebody else did, they always sem to ignore the PERSONAL top 25. however honesly very few of those would be on my top 25, but hey man its your list and a lot of people's are going to be different from everyone elses.

[stonefaced_1]

Good list except for Friday...

[ZombieMan]

I will comment on the movies I have seen on that list. Just my opinions though.

Dazed and Confused - One of my personal favorite movies EVER!

Almost Famous - I got really bored watching this movie and never even finished it.

Full Metal Jacket - Not near as good as expected.

Ferris Bueller's Day Off - Another one of my favorite movies ever! "Bueller, Bueller, Bueller"...

Friday - Not bad, this movie actually made me laugh quite hard!

Star Wars: Empire Strikes Back - AWSOME stuff, I love Star Wars so much.

Edward Scissorhands - Very good movie, I have seen it so many times and never seem to get tired of it.

The Matrix - One of my most hated movies, but its fun to watch when your drunk but thats it.

Monty Python and the Holy Grail - One of the funniest movies ever made perhaps? I love it!

Lord of the Rings - Its ok, but its realllllly long and I get ancy.

[Warren]

25. Dazed and Confused- Haven't seen.
24. The Night of the Hunter- Haven't seen.
23. Unforgiven- Haven't seen.
22. Almost Famous- Haven't seen.
21. Fargo- Brilliant.
20. Full Metal Jacket- Haven't seen.
19. The Good, The Bad and the Ugly- Great.
18. Ferris Bueller's Day off- Haven't seen.
17. Friday- Never heard of it.
16. The Godfather part II- Excellent.
15. Star Wars V: The Empire Strikes Back- Classic.
14. Platoon- Haven't seen all of it, but what I did see was great.
13. Edward Scissorhands- Good.
12. The Matrix- Slightly overrated.
11. The Godfather- Amazing.
10. Dr. Strangelove- Hilarious.
9. Goodfellas- Excellent.
8. Ed Wood- Haven't seen.
7. Reservoir Dogs- Great.
6. The Big Lebowski- Haven't seen.
5. Monty Python and the Holy Grail- Funniest movie ever.
4. A Clockwork Orange- Haven't seen.
3. Pulp Fiction- My favourite.
2. The Lord of the Rings- Great trilogy.
1. Kill Bill- Great, but not deserving number 1.

[Neverending]

I see there is someone else who can't make a TOP 100 either. :) Some of your movies are also on my TOP 25

[Mat]

25. Dazed and Confused- thought Slacker was better
24. The Night of the Hunter- suprising addition... good one
23. Unforgiven- eastwood's most mature western... loved it
22. Almost Famous- yet to see it
21. Fargo- best movie of the '90's
20. Full Metal Jacket- most overrated Kubrick movie... second half not that good
19. The Good, The Bad and the Ugly- Leone, 'nuf said
18. Ferris Bueller's Day off- Uh, not better than the Breakfast Club
17. Friday- Up in Smoke is better
16. The Godfather part II- Godfather saga? We don't need no stinkin' godfather saga
15. Star Wars V: The Empire Strikes Back- best of the trilogy
14. Platoon- 2nd best Nam pic
13. Edward Scissorhands- 2nd best Burton pic
12. The Matrix- Dark City is better
11. The Godfather- *see above*
10. Dr. Strangelove- dark comedic brilliance
9. Goodfellas- Scorsese's best
8. Ed Wood- Burton's best
7. Reservoir Dogs- Tarantino's 3rd best
6. The Big Lebowski- It's no Fargo... but it's funny as hell
5. Monty Python and the Holy Grail- Are you suggesting Coconuts migrate?
4. A Clockwork Orange- Ah, sweet brilliance
3. Pulp Fiction- QT at his best
2. The Lord of the Rings- Say now, thanks for not filling up 3 spots
1. Kill Bill- too new to be #1, but the best so far this year

:)

[Halofan1]

Originally posted by rosncranz
this is the worst list i have ever read! these are not the top 25 films of all time...just kidding, i just thought i would say that before somebody else did, they always sem to ignore the PERSONAL top 25. however honesly very few of those would be on my top 25, but hey man its your list and a lot of people's are going to be different from everyone elses.

I'd like to see your list of what you consider to be the best.

[zamphir66]

I am going to one at a time post my top ten films, with a bit of commentary. I don't mean to hijack your thread, Brock, but I don't want to make ANOTHER top whatever list, and since yours was the first i noticed, i'll give props to you. I just need to go find some props, and they're all yours.

drum roll please:

Number Ten is,

Blade Runner.
This film didn't do that well at the box office or in its first video release, but extensive re-editing and the insertion of some deleted footage completely turned this film around. I can remember seeing the original cut on TV with the voiceover, and it was just OK. The director's edition blew me away. One of the best soundtracks ever, probably the very best detective movies ever. Cuz at the end of the day, Deckard really is just another detective in 'a city that never sleeps.' And here's a hint for what's coming: This is not the first Ridley Scott film on my list. ;)

[JustAnAlias]

Originally posted by Inferno
My thoughts (for what its worth) on the ones I've seen:

4. A Clockwork Orange - Hate it, hate it, hate it (yes, i know i'm in the minority).


FINALLY SOMEONE THAT AGREES WITH ME! I hated that movie.

[Brock Landers]

Originally posted by zamphir66
I don't mean to hijack your thread, Brock

'Tis cool, my friend. :cool:

[dustindame]

I have heard a lot of people talk about Clockwork orange and i know its probably bad to say but i have never even heard about it.

[zamphir66]

^ in your signature, you need the last part to look like this: [/url]

also, we did indeed go to the moon, all of that conspiracy stuff has been debunked a thousand times.

[zamphir66]

and btw, clockwork orange is a great movie. i remember one halloween a bunch of my friends dressed up as the boys and carried large axes around the neighborhood scaring children.

[RebelwithaCause]

Originally posted by Brock Landers
Here's my PERSONAL favorites, in DESCENDING order....

P.S. To Brock...you really loved Kill Bill huh? LOL, great.


25. Dazed and Confused - IMO, a good movie, but not great.
24. The Night of the Hunter
23. Unforgiven
22. Almost Famous- Terrific film, but haven't watched it in a year or two, and I own it...need to watch it again.
21. Fargo
20. Full Metal Jacket - I've watched scenes, and seriously, this looks to be one freaking disturbing film. The scenes that I've seen were just...whoa.
19. The Good, The Bad and the Ugly
18. Ferris Bueller's Day off - Yes yes yes...not the best John Hughes flick, (that goes to the amazingly brilliant The Breakfast Club...) but comes in at a good second.
17. Friday
16. The Godfather part II
15. Star Wars V: The Empire Strikes Back - Terrific. Terrific. Oh...and terrific.
14. Platoon
13. Edward Scissorhands - A beautiful, dazzling fable that I absolutely love. My favorite Tim Burton film, (which is hard to accomplish, as I loved Sleepy Hollow and Batman Returns a LOT)
12. The Matrix - Original and dazzling. What more needs to be said?
11. The Godfather
10. Dr. Strangelove
9. Goodfellas
8. Ed Wood
7. Reservoir Dogs
6. The Big Lebowski
5. Monty Python and the Holy Grail - One of the classic comedies of all time.
4. A Clockwork Orange
3. Pulp Fiction - Unfortunately, I have not seen any Tarantino films save for Kill Bill, but when summer comes, I plan to watch all of his, Chaplin's, Kubricks, and Hitchcocks. All I can say is, god bless Netflix.
2. The Lord of the Rings - My favorite movie of all time, and one of the greatest motion pictures ever created.
1. Kill Bill - Absolutely original, absolutely hilarious, and absolutely spot on. One of the best times I have ever had at a cinema. Brilliant.

[zamphir66]

And presenting Number Nine:

Titus

The best Shakespeare adaptation ever, hands down, Julie Taymor's epic stars Anthony Hopkins and Jessica Lange, with a strong supporting cast. There are images in this film that will never leave you. It's wonderful. Even if you don't like Bill Shakespeare, you should check this one out.

[flukeman]

Some comments on your list Brock (I think it is evident that I need to watch some more movies...)


25. Dazed and Confused- Haven't seen it.
24. The Night of the Hunter- Haven't seen it.
23. Unforgiven- Haven't seen it.
22. Almost Famous- Haven't seen it.
21. Fargo- Have seen only parts of it, not enough to say anything about it.
20. Full Metal Jacket- Haven't seen it.
19. The Good, The Bad and the Ugly- Haven't seen it.
18. Ferris Bueller's Day off- LOVE IT.
17. Friday- Haven't seen it.
16. The Godfather part II- Great movie.
15. Star Wars V: The Empire Strikes Back- LOVE IT.
14. Platoon- Haven't seen it.
13. Edward Scissorhands- Haven't seen it.
12. The Matrix- Can't stand it.
11. The Godfather- Great movie.
10. Dr. Strangelove- Haven't seen it.
9. Goodfellas- Great movie.
8. Ed Wood- Haven't seen it.
7. Reservoir Dogs- Haven seen it once, didn't really like it.
6. The Big Lebowski- Can't stand it.
5. Monty Python and the Holy Grail- LOVE IT equally with Life of Brian.
4. A Clockwork Orange- Loved the book, but haven't seen the movie.
3. Pulp Fiction- Great movie.
2. The Lord of the Rings- LOVE IT. My favorite (FOTR) right now.
1. Kill Bill- Haven't seen it.

[LordofKings]

I wouldn't have many of your choices Brock on my list, but as always, every one has their own opinions.

KILL BILL was not that great IMO. Nothing compared to LOTR and is no way better then it. It didn't have character development for many of the characters (i have only seen part 1). The fountain of blood shooting from heads and arms WAS STUPID AND HORRIBLE IMO. It just took away from the film. The changes in the editing style and visual style i dislike greatly (i am a firm believer in that a film should have a certain and persistant visual and editing style throughout the film) I disliked the CARTOON MORE THEN ANYTHING. COMPLETELY OUT OF PLACE AND DIDN'T FIT. TOOK ME OUT OF THE STORY COMPLETELY...

ill put my list up when i have time

[Drogobaggins]

Good list Brock. The only film I haven't seen is Friday. What section would I find it at in the video store?

[carnage4u]

couple Random thoughts

1.) i do like most of your list.. I think 1/2 of your top 25 would make my top 25
2.)WHy does broc get a whole thread on his top 25.. and when did the general public really care?
3.) kill bill better then Lotr.. crazy rabbit tricks are for kids.

[Warren]

Originally posted by LordofKings
The fountain of blood shooting from heads and arms WAS STUPID AND HORRIBLE IMO

It was supposed to look like that. QT probably could have gotten better blood effects but the fake looking blood effects are referencing old samurai movies with very low budgets.

[zamphir66]

And now for number eight on zamphir's top twenty five, which is really in Brock's thread, but he said he doesn't care cuz he' cool like that:

Number eight is Schindler's List:

Someone said they didn't like this film because it "prettified" the Holocaust. I didn't see anything pretty about it. That's just me. Possibly one of the most important films ever made. Seeing as there are people out there who think these events never took place. A must see film for everybody. Liam Neeson is incredible, but he's almost upstaged by Ralph Fiennes (i will NOT say his name like its spelled 'fines', no never). And Ben Kingsley gives the performance of a lifetime as the quiet, courteous Stern. wonderful film, go buy it now.

[slinger]

Originally posted by Drogobaggins
Good list Brock. The only film I haven't seen is Friday. What section would I find it at in the video store?

Comedy. I've only see Friday After Next, which is part three of the trilogy. Was good holiday movie.

[Brock Landers]

Originally posted by carnage4u
couple Random thoughts

1.) i do like most of your list.. I think 1/2 of your top 25 would make my top 25
2.)WHy does broc get a whole thread on his top 25.. and when did the general public really care?
3.) kill bill better then Lotr.. crazy rabbit tricks are for kids.

1. Thanks
2. You cared enough to post your thoughts in the thread....kudos on that. So the lesson is if you don't like the Thread, just don't post in it.
3. Opinion

[Brock Landers]

Originally posted by Mat
24. The Night of the Hunter- suprising addition... good one

It was a AWESOME movie. A one of a kind classic. Robert Mitchum's performance as Reverend Powell is one of my favorites.

[JimmyDean]

25. Dazed and Confused - 8/10
24. The Night of the Hunter - 8/10
23. Unforgiven - 9/10
22. Almost Famous - 10/10
21. Fargo - 10/10
20. Full Metal Jacket - 7/10
19. The Good, The Bad and the Ugly - 8.5/10
18. Ferris Bueller's Day off - 9/10
17. Friday - 7/10
16. The Godfather part II - 8/10
15. Star Wars V: The Empire Strikes Back - 8/10
14. Platoon - 8/10
13. Edward Scissorhands - 6/10
12. The Matrix - 7/10
11. The Godfather - 9/10
10. Dr. Strangelove - 10/10
9. Goodfellas - 10/10
8. Ed Wood - 7/10
7. Reservoir Dogs - 9/10
6. The Big Lebowski - 10/10
5. Monty Python and the Holy Grail - 7/10
4. A Clockwork Orange - 10/10
3. Pulp Fiction - 10/10
2. The Lord of the Rings... can really out a number on the trilogy, but it's the best ever.
1. Kill Bill - 9/10

[Boro]

i didnt like kill bill that much either lok.

[ProgramNeo]

Originally posted by rosncranz
this is the worst list i have ever read! these are not the top 25 films of all time...just kidding, i just thought i would say that before somebody else did, they always sem to ignore the PERSONAL top 25. however honesly very few of those would be on my top 25, but hey man its your list and a lot of people's are going to be different from everyone elses.

So basically, that was the most meaningless post ever.

[carnage4u]

i can make a more meaningless post..
this one has meaning to it so it wont count, but trust me, if you want meaningless just be prepared to be amazed

[zamphir66]

I ham.