So this is going to be a list of the top 100 films in my opinion. Periodically I'll update it because other than slots 1-10, which I put an incredible amount of time and effort into devising, it is roles of 11-100 which I have more trouble with. So I'm going to start at the bottom of the list and work my way up for the next ten days, giving an idea of the films that I have enjoyed and found to be successful.
Number 90 Halloween(1978)
This is one of the all time best horror films. Carpenter did things in this film that were so original and out there, but so effective for how cheap the movie was that he created magic. This is the kind of Magic that only low budget movies can create. it is this great master piece that would set the stage for slasher films to come. And for note, it manages to be a slasher film while seriously toning down the graphic violence and sex. Its mostly implied. And along with the score it creates far more tension that these horrible slasher films of today.
Number 89 First Blood(1982)
Most of you might not know what this film is, it is that first, visceral film in the Rambo series. While not nearly as strong as Sly's other franchise, Rocky, this movie manages tackle themes and thoughts that would otherwise be ignored outside of panned films such as StopLoss. On top of that its a good movie wouldn't you know it?
Number88 Pirates of the Caribbean(2003)
Johnny Depps break out, international sucsess is what sells this movie. Yeah sure Keira's not bad and a number of the supporting chracters do a good job selling the world. This is the movie before they wanted to take the franchise into Fantasy land and instead it follows a pretty simple ghost pirate story that would even baffle scooby doo.
Number 87 Dead Poet's Society(1989)
This is one of those inspirational coming of age movies that actually manages to click with it's audience. and while it isn't nearly as high art as it would like to pretend it is, the film does a good job keeping you entertained and wanting to come back to revisit these wonderful characters.
Number 86 Spider-Man 2(2004)
Until Spider-man 2, many comic fans looked at the genre of comic book movies as nothing more than cheap knock offs of the stories they loved and treasured that couldn't stand up and tell their own story. But then Spider-man peeled its way in with its sympathetic villains, its horror inspired scenes, and its epic promise of Love, Action, and Shocking twists. Plus the movie is a great deal of fun.
Number 85 Alien(1979)
This is what I like to refer to as the birth of the modern creature feature. It is a dirty, violent, gore filled opera of space that represents that other part of the horror scale that Halloween didn't give you. But it also started a movement that would be continued and preserved for years to come, the strong female badass, and for that I salute you Alien.
Number 84 The Rocky Horror Picture Show(live)
I know I know, the movie it self is pretty horrible. And they really need to get a dvd out there with fan commentaries that can at least try and emulate the experience of watching the show live. If you have a chance, this is a great comedy to see but don't see it unless you have a group of people about 60 percent rewatchers, and 40 percent newbies.
Number 83 There will be blood(2007)
Oh, what a great, long, drawn out character study of what should have been a despicable character and yet he is compelling to constantly want to know where his character is going. Day-Lewis is brilliant in the role and that earns it a place in my heart.
Number 82 The Graduate(1967)
It isn't too often that I feel a comedy manages to age well. Far too often I feel like I'm being pushed and pulled but never really have that chance to laugh. And if I do laugh it's because the story feels dated. The true kind of comedy classic should be timeless. At the same time, this is a movie out to say something. Because it is also a drama. You feel uncomfortable about the relations that occur in the story and you get invested in the characters, and while sure its a great story point to end on, you want to see more because not much gets tied up. The film is fairly bleak and it is this bleak comedy styling that we are missing now a days and can maybe one day re approach.
Number 81 Nightmare Alley(19XX)
I couldn't find the right year for this film. And yeah its a sad exscuse for an adaptation, but the story it commits to is a great one and on its own it manages to stand up and prove itself to be one of those classic noir pieces that deserves to be remembered.
keep in mind this is a list of Opinion, and merely a suggestion list. If you need a film to see, look to my list. You are likely to find something great that could very likely change your world.
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