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Well, realizing this is nothing more than a beauty contest, I have voted for the movie I like watching most, which is Shawshank. Not to say that I think it is cinematically superior to Kane, Godfather or Chinatown, only that I like it best.
Same reason, different movie:
Braveheart
Is God willing to prevent evil, but not able? Then he is not omnipotent. Is he able, but not willing? Then he is malevolent. Is he both able and willing? Then whence cometh evil? Is he neither able nor willing?
Then why call him God? - Epicurus
I wouldn't say that about Braveheart, it has everything. Love, passion, friendship, cruelty, war, loyalty, betrayal... Man...
I saw Godfather for the first time a few months ago. It did not live up to expectations. I thought Goodfellas was a better mob movie, although Al Pacino was good.
The Matrix? OK, I guess. Boring, I think.
Shawshank Redemption is good. I cry every time at the end. What a girl.
If playground rules don't apply, this is anarchy! -Kelso
Matrix: Simplistic
Star Wars: Child-like and possibly the most over-rated piece of shiite since "The 10 Commandments." No, make that "ever."
Gladiator:
Fight Club: Deep movie... if you're 13.
I agree. Watching "The Matrix", for example, gets me into a very philosophical mood, as well as touching on the subject of martial arts. As those are two of my favorite things/subjects, it stands to reason that I consider "Matrix" a great movie.
Well, "knowing what films you like" is not the same as "knowing about films."
Given that for some reason you brought up "classic" books, plus given the fact that you listed the only 4 movies that would logically qualify on a "top 10 American films" list, it seems readily apparent that your problem is not with the films themselves but other peoples' appreciation of them and their (the films and books) elevation to "classic" status.
Well, "knowing what films you like" is not the same as "knowing about films."
Granted, but the phrase "Best Ever Movie" to me is asking "Which film do you enjoy the most?".
Given that for some reason you brought up "classic" books, plus given the fact that you listed the only 4 movies that would logically qualify on a "top 10 American films" list, it seems readily apparent that your problem is not with the films themselves but other peoples' appreciation of them and their (the films and books) elevation to "classic" status.
I have no problem with other people enjoying Casablanca or Catcher in the Rye, I just find both mindnumbingly boring. Therefore, I don't consider Casablanca a good movie, nor do I think Catcher in the Rye is a good book. Or Shakespeare, for that matter.
If you enjoy it, great But don't try to tell me that I should think those are great movies/books, because I just don't enjoy them, and to me, the only reason to see a movie or read a work of fiction is for enjoyment.
Originally posted by JohnT
it seems readily apparent that your problem is not with the films themselves but other peoples' appreciation of them
Oh, you mean like how people get mad about Titanic?
I only read books that are considered classic, although I don't always like them (Will Faulkner). It usually means the writer knows what they were doing or was interesting enough to make a lasting impression on people.
There was a a quote about this about Shakespeare. It was something like that he's very good, in spite of the fact that people are always saying he's very good. Hype makes for a big let-down sometimes.
If playground rules don't apply, this is anarchy! -Kelso
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