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Post by gabriellaphillips on Sept 26, 2024 16:33:36 GMT
What is your favorite movie you ever watched and why?
My favorite movie of all time is It's a Wonderful Life. Here is the reason why. The importance of “It's A Wonderful Life” stems from the central message it bestows about the beauty of living experience. George Bailey is a relatable character because he embodies just how hard it can be to keep going when it seems like the world is falling apart. The idea had come from the author Philip Van Doren Stern. What is the message in It's a Wonderful Life? Valuing One's Impact: "It's a Wonderful Life" underscores the idea that everyone's life has meaning and purpose. George in the face of real personal challenges, has an “Epiphone” when he realizes the positive impact he had on his community and how different that community's life would have been without him. Very Good movie! Now my question is. What is your favorite movie you ever watched and why?
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Post by jadenharris on Sept 26, 2024 17:34:29 GMT
Here are my top best movies. 1, The Dark Knight, 2. Inception, 3 The Lord Of The Rings Trilogy, 4. Shawshank Redemption, 5. Pulp Fiction, 6. Fight Club, 7. The Godfather, 8. The Prestige, 9. The Usual Suspects, 10. Forrest Gump, and 11. Blind Side. (Tough to pick one among them. All are just too good) Why is The Dark Knight number 1? When it was released in July, The Dark Knight received acclaim for its mature tone and themes, visual style, and performances—particularly that of Ledger, who received many posthumous awards including Academy, BAFTA, and Golden Globe awards for Best Supporting Actor, making The Dark Knight the first comic-book film to. The main elements of “The Dark Knight” that make the film so good are character development and storytelling. Three characters in particular make the film the masterpiece it is: Batman/Bruce Wayne, Harvey Dent, and the Joker (Heath Ledger).
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Post by junelee on Sept 26, 2024 17:35:40 GMT
Interstellar: Every time I watch it, I discover something new about it and there is so much to pay attention to. There is not just one reason why I love this movie but many reasons why. And I will tell you why. The film has one of the finest, screenplay, top-notch visuals, and probably high emotional connectivity with the characters. And why it shouldn't be? It is directed by freaking Nolan! If I talk about the scenes the tidal wave scenes will keep you at the edge. The moment the explorer realizes they are not on the mountains but a huge wave coming near them the scene paces up. You bite your nail about whether Dr. Brand will return safely. And I love how CASE motions towards Dr. Brand, scoops her, and saves at the last minute.
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Post by mateohernandez on Sept 26, 2024 17:39:26 GMT
What is the message of Seven Samurai? The film is violent, even gory, but in the end, what is annihilated is not only the threat to the village, but, in some ways, the heart of the samurai force itself, for Kurosawa warns us that war breeds itself again, and again, and the samurai, like all warriors, are doomed to a world in which survival is hard. Akira Kurosawa's “Seven Samurai” (1954) is not only a great film in its own right, but the source of a genre that would flow through the rest of the century. The plot concerns a humble village hiring a band of samurai and protecting itself from pillage in war-ravaged sixteenth-century Japan. Since the wretchedness inflicted on the peasantry is evocative of all forms of human suffering, the honorable service conducted by the seven samurai takes on a universal significance.
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Post by sarahjones on Sept 26, 2024 17:46:51 GMT
Almost Famous is, at its core, a movie about relentless optimism and hope. The main character, William Miller, is a naive, starstruck kid, confronted with the unfathomable idea of being close to fame, of knowing your heroes. For most people, that's an impossible idea. The beauty of Almost Famous is that it's a reminder that rockstars are regular people with irregular skills. They have all the foibles and insecurities we do, something that is easily forgotten in the face of the monolithic hype machine. Throughout the movie, William is exposed to the worst excesses of fame, everything the cynical Lester Bangs warns him about, yet he keeps the purity of not only himself but his love of the music that got him the writing assignment in the first place. And as a result, the jaded members of Stillwater, specifically guitarist Russell, rediscover the humanity of everyday people.
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Post by franklewis on Sept 26, 2024 18:27:03 GMT
I like watching Saving Private Ryan. What is the true story behind Saving Private Ryan? Saving Private Ryan's true story: All about the real-life brothers Niland Brothers who inspired Saving Private Ryan. Fritz, the loose inspiration for Damon's Private Ryan, was believed to be the sole surviving Niland brother. After his plane took enemy fire, Fritz parachuted before reaching his target and got separated from his platoon behind enemy lines. Saving Private Ryan is a provocative film for many reasons. It makes us think about the human dimension of war—how ordinary men endure the horrors of combat, fight effectively in small units, and survive on increasingly lethal battlefields.
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Post by faeallen on Sept 26, 2024 18:28:21 GMT
Is the Titanic a good film? It is a wonderful film and it's enjoyable even if you're a guy. The special effects are second to none, the acting is great and James Horner's soundtrack is majestic. Even the love story itself, while a bit gushy in parts, is quite sweet and endearing. A key impact of the film was that it gave people a sense of emotional connection to the disaster, which in turn, made it more memorable than disasters that are not depicted in popular culture. “A Night to Remember” (1958) – This film is widely considered to be one of the most accurate and well-researched depictions of the Titanic disaster. Directed by Roy Ward Baker, the film is based on Walter Lord's book of the same name and follows the events of the disaster in a chronological and detailed manner.
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Post by larrywalker on Sept 26, 2024 18:30:25 GMT
Raiders of the Lost Ark is a good movie. Raiders of The Lost Ark is the first of the Indiana Jones, and arguably the best, although I also love Temple of Doom. The perfect film for a bank holiday evening, or teatime on boxing day, it's an adventure that has something for the whole family. Is Raiders of the Lost Ark worth watching? Raiders of the Lost Ark isn't simply a fun movie – it is a breathtakingly fun movie, the kind of movie that makes people fall in love with his movies. After rewatching it, I had a dopey smile on my face the rest of the day and was left in awe of how thoroughly I enjoyed every minute of the experience.
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Post by donnamitchell on Sept 26, 2024 18:31:27 GMT
Citizen Kane is the best movie of all time. The central message of Citizen Kane lies in the relationships that Charles Foster Kane lacks despite all of the material wealth that he gained during his life. Kane learns that it is not what you have around you as you grow old, but who you have around you that truly determines a man's worth. Why is Citizen Kane considered the best movie? On a technical level, Citizen Kane is important for the innovative lighting and focusing methods of its cinematographer, Gregg Toland, and the dramatic editing style of Robert Wise. It was Orson Welles's debut as a film director, and it has been hailed by many critics as one of the greatest movies of all time.
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Post by erictaylor on Sept 26, 2024 18:32:42 GMT
I’m going with Avengers Endgame. It's not the “best” movie ever, but was the overall most enjoyable to watch on SO many different levels. It’s about 3 hours, but you’d never know it. It is truly a “marvel” of a movie. The only problem is that to appreciate it, and all the nuances, humor, and references, as well as the full story and sub-storylines, you need to have watched about 6–8 of the prior movies of which I believe there are just over 20. You at least have to have watched the prior movie, Infinity Wars, or you won’t get the main story of Endgame although it would still be a good action flick with a lot of CGI eye candy. But since those 6–8 are also great entertainment, it’s not too much of a chore. You’ll have to Google which 6–8 to watch.
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Post by kellytate on Sept 26, 2024 18:40:57 GMT
Now, I love watching A Space Odyssey. Probably the best film of all time. It's just incredible the graphic aspect considering the year it was released, and the suspense between the scenes was just superlative. A Space Odyssey is one of the most revered and revolutionary films in cinematic history and has transcended both the way that viewers interpret cinema and the construction of films as a whole. 2001 was an experiment in film form and content. It exploded the conventional narrative form, restructuring the conventions of the three-act drama. The narrative was linear, but radically, spanning and ending in a timeless realm, all without a conventional movie.
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Post by zackcook on Sept 26, 2024 18:45:17 GMT
What is the meaning of the movie Jeanne? The Revelatory Tedium of the New “Greatest Film of All Time ... ” Jeanne ” is Akerman's tribute to her mother, to her countless hours of care, and, beneath the surface, to the religious rituals of Akerman's Polish-Jewish family, many of whose members were murdered in the Holocaust. (Akerman's mother survived Auschwitz; her mother's parents did not. Jeanne (Delphine), the widowed mother of a teenage son, Sylvain (Jan), ekes out a drab, repetitive existence in her tiny Brussels apartment. Jeanne's days are divided between humdrum domestic chores -- shopping, cooking, housework -- and her job as an occasional prostitute, which keeps her financially afloat. She seems perfectly resigned to her situation until a series of slight interruptions in her routine leads to unexpected and dramatic changes.
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Post by zoemorris on Sept 26, 2024 18:48:45 GMT
Now, I like A Walk to Remember. “A Walk to Remember” is a love story so sweet, sincere, and positive that it sneaks past the defenses built up in this age of irony. It tells the story of a romance between two 18-year-olds that is summarized when the boy tells the girl's doubtful father: “Jamie has faith in me. She makes me want to be different. A Walk to Remember was theatrically released on January 25, 2002, and grossed $47.5 million worldwide on an $11.8 million budget. Rotten Tomatoes called the film "wholesome" but at the same time "bland and oppressively syrupy". Now, A Walk to Remember grossed $41,281,092 in North America and $6,213,824 in other territories for a worldwide total of $47,494,916.
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Post by harveywright on Sept 26, 2024 18:54:45 GMT
Is The Inception worth watching? It is truly film-making at its greatest! It is one of the most re-watchable movies a director has ever put out! It's like Dark Knight, Memento, and most of his other work where immediately after you watch it you feel like watching it again. Verbal finally confesses that Keaton had been behind everything, but refuses to testify in court. Verbal's bail is posted, and he is released. Moments later, realizes Verbal fabricated his entire story, improvising on the spot by piecing together details from random items in Rabin's cluttered office. Overall, “Inception” is a triumph, a perfectly oiled dream machine that can blow minds on first viewing and satisfy cinephiles on repeat viewings. Content collapsed. It is, simply put, a cerebral masterpiece from Christopher Nolan.
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Post by qweenturner on Sept 26, 2024 19:02:08 GMT
Well, I like the movie Pulp Fiction. Pulp Fiction's narrative is told out of chronological order and follows three main interrelated stories that each have a different protagonist: Vincent Vega, a hitman; Butch Coolidge, a prizefighter; and Jules Winnfield, Vincent's business partner Incent Vega (John Travolta) and Jules Winnfield (Samuel L. Jackson) are hitmen with a penchant for philosophical discussions. In this ultra-hip, multi-strand crime movie, their storyline is interwoven with those of their boss, gangster Wallace (Ving Rhames); his actress wife, Mia (Uma Thurman); struggling boxer Butch Coolidge (Bruce Willis); master fixer Winston Wolfe (Harvey Keitel) and a nervous pair of armed robbers, "Pumpkin" (Tim Roth) and "Honey Bunny" (Amanda Plummer).
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Post by bradjohnson on Sept 26, 2024 19:05:23 GMT
My favorite is The Lord of the Rings. Is The Lord of the Rings movie worth watching? It is a truly spectacular adventure story all the way through, probably the best put to film. And the first three hours of it are extra special. The following two films were very good, to be sure, but this first had a better mixture of the story. It shouldn't be too much of a surprise that The Lord of the Rings trilogy was voted the best movie trilogy of all time: Having high Metacritic scores, winning 17 Academy awards, and earning just shy of $3 billion at the box office.
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Post by isabellajames on Sept 26, 2024 19:08:05 GMT
Godfather would be my choice. The Godfather is not a movie that everyone will like because it's slow-paced. You need a lot of patience. Widely regarded as one of the greatest films of all time, this mob drama, based on Mario's novel of the same name, focuses on the powerful Italian-American crime family of Don Vito Corleone (Marlon Brando). The Godfather is far easier to follow than The Godfather Part II. However, that's not to say that the story of Part II is bad. Its story is arguably even better than its predecessor's. The plot of Part II is far more intricate and complex, offering up the dual subplots of Vito's rise and Michael's fall.
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Post by parkerdavis on Sept 26, 2024 19:11:17 GMT
Shawshank Redemption is one of the best movies of all time. In 1947, Portland, Maine banker Andy Dufresne arrived at Shawshank State Prison to serve two consecutive life sentences for murdering his wife and her lover. He is befriended by Ellis "Red" Redding, a contraband smuggler serving a life sentence, who procures a rock hammer and a large poster of Rita Hayworth for Andy. A banker convicted of uxoricide forms a friendship over a quarter century with a hardened convict, while maintaining his innocence and trying to remain hopeful through simple compassion. Hope, more than anything else, drives the inmates at Shawshank and gives them the will to live. Andy's sheer determination to maintain his sense of self-worth and escape keeps him from dying of frustration and anger in solitary confinement.
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Post by candywilliams on Sept 26, 2024 19:14:42 GMT
Watch The Usual Suspects. A riveting storytelling, a painstaking flash-back, tight and first-class directing, a thoughtful twist, and a top-notch cast, "The Usual Suspects" includes almost everything a director would sell his soul for. Everything contributes to making it a stalwart model in the suspenseful movie and the whole cinema. In conclusion, "The Usual Suspects" is a film that any fan of suspense should see. The film offers everything you might want in a thriller: a compelling story, rounded characters, and a cliffhanger that will keep you guessing right up to the very end. Make a point of watching it right away if you haven't already.
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Post by tylerjordanrose on Sept 26, 2024 19:21:52 GMT
You should watch the Fight Club. Let science-fiction become the theater of the mind, as Inception, 2001: A Space Odyssey and The Matrix knock your perspectives around. And some movies — like Pulp Fiction, Fight Club, and Shaun of the Dead — will lock you to your couch based on pure elan and style. Fight Club is a bold and uncompromising exploration of masculinity and mental illness, with outstanding performances and masterful direction. It is a thought-provoking and unforgettable film that delves into the protagonist's disturbed mind. Similar to the Shawshank Redemption, Fight Club went underappreciated for years after its initial release. Through a strong cult following, however, Fight Club has now been recognized as the great film it truly is. The movie was only nominated for one Academy Award, Best Sound Effects/Editing, and did not win.
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Post by heathergreen on Sept 26, 2024 19:27:38 GMT
Is The Prestige hard to understand? The Prestige was also straightforward to understand (once you got to the end, or maybe if you could guess ahead of time), but the combination of the reveal, and all the echoes of things (the bird dies in the trick, but a duplicate is shown to be alive, batman dies in jail, but a duplicate is shown to be alive, wolverine. The ending of the film reveals that the identity of Borden is assumed by the twin brothers. On stage, one brother is located in each wardrobe. They take the deception so seriously that, when one brother loses a couple of fingers from a gunshot wound, the other cuts off his fingers to match.
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Post by stevenclark on Sept 26, 2024 19:34:23 GMT
Yes, Forrest Gump is my favorite movie. Forrest Gump is considered a great movie for several reasons, including: 1. Relatable character: Forrest Gump is a lovable, endearing character that audiences can connect with. He's a simple man from the South who encounters many historical events and figures in his life. 2. Societal impact: The movie reflects American history and how even divisive moments can become unifying over time. 3. Inspirational: Forrest Gump's life shows that people can overcome adversity and propel themselves towards what they want. 4. Quotes: The movie has many memorable quotes that have become part of everyday speech. 5. Challenges societal norms: The movie challenges societal norms with lots of drama and comedy.
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Post by ashleymartin on Sept 26, 2024 19:43:07 GMT
This one will be lengthy compared to other members' previous answers. Generally, I am not a movie buff, but a few movies have impacted my life greatly. The Blind Side would be my number one choice. "How popular is The Blind Side? The Blind Side" earned more than $300 million at the box office and they brought widespread fame. Great Examples. The movie "The Blind Side" is packed with good positive messages and has such a great story. Overall, the movie was skillfully made and had a plot and the acting was great, but it also had a real positive impact on me when I watched it. But few movies have impacted my life greatly. Movies are meant for entertainment, but I wouldn't add some of them to the list of my favorite movies. It's a beautifully written pleasing novel. Yeah, it is a good movie to watch. No Doubt!
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Post by terrymcmurray on Sept 26, 2024 20:00:48 GMT
There is not just one reason why, I love these movies but many reasons why. And I will tell you why. I like A Walk to Remember. Raiders of the Lost Ark is a good movie. The Godfather is not a movie everyone would like because it's slow-paced. In 1947, Portland, Maine banker Andy Dufresne arrived at Shawshank State Prison to serve two consecutive life sentences for murdering his wife and her lover. The special effects are second to none, the acting is great and James Horner's soundtrack is majestic. The ending of the film reveals that the identity of Borden is assumed by the twin brothers. Fun to watch!
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Post by sofialopez on Sept 26, 2024 20:06:51 GMT
Generally, I am not a movie buff, but a few movies have impacted my life greatly. Three characters in particular make the film the masterpiece it is: Batman/Bruce Wayne, Harvey Dent, and the Joker (Heath Ledger). I love watching A Space Odyssey. My favorite is The Lord of the Rings. Well, I like the movie Pulp Fiction. It is one of the most re-watchable movies a director has ever shown! It's like Dark Knight, Memento, and most of his other work where immediately after you watch it you feel like watching it again. Forrest Gump is considered a great movie for several reasons, including: 1. Relatable character: Forrest Gump is a lovable, endearing character that audiences can connect with. The plot concerns a humble village hiring a band of samurai and protecting itself from pillage in war-ravaged sixteenth-century Japan.
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Post by davidmoore on Sept 26, 2024 20:25:12 GMT
What is your favorite movie you ever watched and why? Now, I will answer your question down below.
My favorite movie of all time is It's a Wonderful Life. Every time I watch it, I discover something new. Almost Famous is, at its core about relentless optimism and hope. I'm going with Avengers Endgame. It's not the "best" movie ever but the most enjoyable to watch on many levels. Citizen Kane is the best movie of all time. Fight Club is a bold and uncompromising exploration of masculinity and mental illness, with outstanding performances and masterful direction. This film offers everything you might want in a thriller: a compelling story, rounded characters, and a cliffhanger that will keep you guessing right up to the end. Make a point of watching it right away, if you haven't already. Saving Private Ryan's true story: All about the real-life brothers Niland Brothers who inspired Saving Private Ryan. The Revelatory Tedium of the New "A Greatest Film of All Time". No Doubt!
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