Non_Comformist
12-17-2004, 12:04 AM
I wasn’t able to watch Willard or Singles. Both were bought previously viewed and both had enough scratches to make them unwatchable. My fault for not checking, but it won’t happen again as buying used is not worth the frustration. I brought in The Hunt For Red October as a replacement, which is most likely an upgrade.
Movies rated 0-5, 3 or better required to make it in the collection >2.5 = good movie
TigerLand: Multiple full frontal nudity scenes makes up for multiple shots and unnecessary male ass shots. Interesting Vietnam era story but not as good as the first half of platoon.
Rating 2.45
Black Hawk Down: Accomplishes what it sets out to do which to put the viewed inside urban combat. Terrific special affects. We need more non-Chuck Norris featured Delta Force movies. Dialog gets corny at times and the movie attempts to manipulate emotionally in spots. Works as a pure combat film.
Rating 3.73
GoodFellas : Second best gangster film ever. Pesci is Pesci which is to say he is great in the right role, this obviously being one of them.
Rating 4.70
28days Later: I could see how some people would absolutely love this movie. Very original and intriguing film. However I wasn’t one of them as I thought it was OK. I would say that it is a must see at least once. I would have liked to see more from the infected and I thought the first half was much better than the last.
Rating 2.95
Fight Club : This movie actually caused me alter my how I was doing the ratings. The original plan was that each movie would its own unique score thus only 1 5.0 etc. However I couldn’t bring myself to giving Fight Club anything but. This will be known as the Fight Club amendment. This has to me one of the most watchable films ever made. I never get tired of seeing it. Great , great movie., unless you’re a pussy I guess
Rating 5.0
Reservoir Dogs: This movie works entirely because of Tarantino’s writing and the truly great performances by all involved. I can’t really see anyone not liking this movie.
Rating 4.20
Donnie Darko : This was a tough one to rate. I enjoyed much of it. Specifically the interaction between the perceived delusional Darko, his family, friends and teachers. Very similar to American Beauty it how well it was done. However while original the sci-fi aspects of the movie left me unsatisfied and feeling like I had just taken an exam. Perhaps I am not smart enough to fully “get it” I can live with that but I can’t live with having such a movie taking a spot in The Collection.
Rating 2.80
The Hunt For Red October : The first and best chapter in the Jack Ryan series. Also maybe the best Submarine movie ever made. The footage of the subs doing battle was awesome.
Rating 3.74
Gladiator: Classic epic film. Follows the formula too success for the most part (swords, war, & violence) could have used some nudity. Makes the abysmal abortion of a film that is Alexander that much more apparent.
Rating 4.15
That makes The Collection as follows.
1. Godfather Part I 5.00
.. Godfather Part II 5.00
.. Fight Club 5.00
4. GoodFellas 4.70
5. Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon 4.60
6. Saving Private Ryan 4.57
7. Office Space 4.55
8. Braveheart 4.50
9. The Usual Suspects 4.45
10. Pale Rider 4.40
11. Training Day 4.35
12. The Last Samurai 4.30
13. Swingers 4.25
14. Reservoir Dogs 4.20
15. Gladiator 4.15
16. Sleepers 4.10
17. Die Hard 4.00
18. Donnie Brasco 3.90
19. Spinal Tap 3.85
20. Meet the Parents 3.75
21. The Hunt For Red October 3.74
22. Black Hawk Down 3.73
23. Boiler Room 3.70
24. 24 Season 1 3.65
25. Catch Me If You Can 3.60
26. Zoolander 3.55
27. Clear & Present Danger 3.50
28. Oceans Eleven 3.45
29. City Hall 3.35
30. Fog of War 3.30
31. Jerry Maguire 3.27
32. Ace Ventura Pet Detective 3.25
33. The Godfather Part III 3.10
34. The Good The Bad and The Ugly 3.09
Pretty good group this time around. Nothing horrible. 66 spots remaining. I am getting to the point where I run the risk of leaving out some really good movies, Pulp Fiction, Se7en to name 2. Overall though I think it looks pretty good. Note: Due to the newly added Fight Club amendement The GodFather II was increased to 5.00
Movies rated 0-5, 3 or better required to make it in the collection >2.5 = good movie
TigerLand: Multiple full frontal nudity scenes makes up for multiple shots and unnecessary male ass shots. Interesting Vietnam era story but not as good as the first half of platoon.
Rating 2.45
Black Hawk Down: Accomplishes what it sets out to do which to put the viewed inside urban combat. Terrific special affects. We need more non-Chuck Norris featured Delta Force movies. Dialog gets corny at times and the movie attempts to manipulate emotionally in spots. Works as a pure combat film.
Rating 3.73
GoodFellas : Second best gangster film ever. Pesci is Pesci which is to say he is great in the right role, this obviously being one of them.
Rating 4.70
28days Later: I could see how some people would absolutely love this movie. Very original and intriguing film. However I wasn’t one of them as I thought it was OK. I would say that it is a must see at least once. I would have liked to see more from the infected and I thought the first half was much better than the last.
Rating 2.95
Fight Club : This movie actually caused me alter my how I was doing the ratings. The original plan was that each movie would its own unique score thus only 1 5.0 etc. However I couldn’t bring myself to giving Fight Club anything but. This will be known as the Fight Club amendment. This has to me one of the most watchable films ever made. I never get tired of seeing it. Great , great movie., unless you’re a pussy I guess
Rating 5.0
Reservoir Dogs: This movie works entirely because of Tarantino’s writing and the truly great performances by all involved. I can’t really see anyone not liking this movie.
Rating 4.20
Donnie Darko : This was a tough one to rate. I enjoyed much of it. Specifically the interaction between the perceived delusional Darko, his family, friends and teachers. Very similar to American Beauty it how well it was done. However while original the sci-fi aspects of the movie left me unsatisfied and feeling like I had just taken an exam. Perhaps I am not smart enough to fully “get it” I can live with that but I can’t live with having such a movie taking a spot in The Collection.
Rating 2.80
The Hunt For Red October : The first and best chapter in the Jack Ryan series. Also maybe the best Submarine movie ever made. The footage of the subs doing battle was awesome.
Rating 3.74
Gladiator: Classic epic film. Follows the formula too success for the most part (swords, war, & violence) could have used some nudity. Makes the abysmal abortion of a film that is Alexander that much more apparent.
Rating 4.15
That makes The Collection as follows.
1. Godfather Part I 5.00
.. Godfather Part II 5.00
.. Fight Club 5.00
4. GoodFellas 4.70
5. Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon 4.60
6. Saving Private Ryan 4.57
7. Office Space 4.55
8. Braveheart 4.50
9. The Usual Suspects 4.45
10. Pale Rider 4.40
11. Training Day 4.35
12. The Last Samurai 4.30
13. Swingers 4.25
14. Reservoir Dogs 4.20
15. Gladiator 4.15
16. Sleepers 4.10
17. Die Hard 4.00
18. Donnie Brasco 3.90
19. Spinal Tap 3.85
20. Meet the Parents 3.75
21. The Hunt For Red October 3.74
22. Black Hawk Down 3.73
23. Boiler Room 3.70
24. 24 Season 1 3.65
25. Catch Me If You Can 3.60
26. Zoolander 3.55
27. Clear & Present Danger 3.50
28. Oceans Eleven 3.45
29. City Hall 3.35
30. Fog of War 3.30
31. Jerry Maguire 3.27
32. Ace Ventura Pet Detective 3.25
33. The Godfather Part III 3.10
34. The Good The Bad and The Ugly 3.09
Pretty good group this time around. Nothing horrible. 66 spots remaining. I am getting to the point where I run the risk of leaving out some really good movies, Pulp Fiction, Se7en to name 2. Overall though I think it looks pretty good. Note: Due to the newly added Fight Club amendement The GodFather II was increased to 5.00