NSR: What's your top 5 movies of the last 15yrs?

[Achtung]

This is a perfect example of how film taste is entirely subjective. IMO, "Lost in Translation" was really good....not the best film in the world but thoughtful and interesting (especially in that it's all based on real people that Sofia Coppola knows).

I definitely liked it, but people I talked to who had spent significant time in Japan hated it and thought it was insulting. I guess the point of view that was taken was an outsider's (gaijin) view of Japan and how crazy everything seems when you get there. I've never been there personally though.

It moves at its own pace, sometimes slow, sometimes fast. But in the end the acting and direction are great, and you really believe in the two of them being lonely and comforting each other because they are essentially all the other one has.

[Anteaters FC]

Bottle Rocket is bar far the best of the 3, imo... but most seem to like Rushmore the most. Not to say it's not a good movie, I just love Bottle Rocket. :D

Bottle Rocket's so different. I like Rushmore the best, so I guess I'm predictable, but just because it was such a leap up from Bottle Rocket (which I thought was good). Rushmore seemed really new and fresh at the time, as well. I like Rushmore more than the Royal Tenenbaums, but I think that one's better for interweaving the different stories, and the emotional core of the characters.

[Vermont Red]

I think we still haven't see the definitive Wes Anderson movie. For me, each of his movies has shown potential, but it hasn't all come together. I'm hopeful that Wes has seen the excellent "The Squid and the Whale", directed by "The Life Aquatic" co-writer Noah Baumbach, and makes a similar (in terms of quality) leap forward with his next movie.

[MtP07]

I think we still haven't see the definitive Wes Anderson movie. For me, each of his movies has shown potential, but it hasn't all come together. I'm hopeful that Wes has seen the excellent "The Squid and the Whale", directed by "The Life Aquatic" co-writer Noah Baumbach, and makes a similar (in terms of quality) leap forward with his next movie.

I really liked Royal Tennenbaums.

[ToonRudie]

In no particular order...

Saving Private Ryan
American History X
Goodfellas
Glengarry Glen Ross
Unforgiven

[Numquam Moribimur]

1: Black Hawk Down
2: Saving Private Ryan
3: Gladiator
4: Braveheart
5: A Few Good Men

[yossarian]

I definitely liked it, but people I talked to who had spent significant time in Japan hated it and thought it was insulting. I guess the point of view that was taken was an outsider's (gaijin) view of Japan and how crazy everything seems when you get there. I've never been there personally though.

It moves at its own pace, sometimes slow, sometimes fast. But in the end the acting and direction are great, and you really believe in the two of them being lonely and comforting each other because they are essentially all the other one has.

Interestingly, one of my best friends speaks Japanese fluently, lived in Japan for several years, is married to a Japanese woman, and really liked "Lost in Translation." His wife liked it as well. I suppose that's just more evidence toward the "subjectivity" conclusion.

[johno]

I should have found room for Saving Private Ryan and Black Hawk Down... A Few Good Men has the best bit of dialogue ever...

What do you want from me?!
I want the tru..
You can't handle the truth!!!

nice list

SPR and BHD really did something different than past war movies...

I can't recall the name but there was another movie, one that described a massacre at some place in WWII iirc and followed the path of 5-6 soldiers that was excellent as well...


not a movie, but Band Of Brothers was absolutely engrossing.

[Teso Dos Bichos]

4. Crossroads

In fairness, I must be one of the only people to have liked that. :(

[Teso Dos Bichos]

not a movie, but Band Of Brothers was absolutely engrossing.

That was superb.

[johno]

Interestingly, one of my best friends speaks Japanese fluently, lived in Japan for several years, is married to a Japanese woman, and really liked "Lost in Translation." His wife liked it as well. I suppose that's just more evidence toward the "subjectivity" conclusion.

I've got more friends from Taiwan and Japan than I can count (that's what I get for living in Belize) and I actually watched that film w/ a group of them... only one or two were offended, or let it show and one guy actually enjoyed it but like I said... it did nothing for me.

[Vermont Red]

In fairness, I must be one of the only people to have liked that. :(

I, too, thought the story was compelling and that the music was excellent. Of course, Ralph Macchio would never beat Steve Vai in a guitar duel, but it was still entertaining.

[StrikerCW]

LoT was decent in my opinion. Made even more so by the good acting of Bill and the hotness of whathername.

But I forgot about American History X, and Saving Ryan's Privates. Those are both two excellent movie if you like graphic violence.

[MtP07]

In fairness, I must be one of the only people to have liked that. :(

Are we talking about the same movie??? :confused:

http://ia.imdb.com/media/imdb/01/I/27/14/91m.jpg

[StrikerCW]

Are we talking about the same movie??? :confused:

http://ia.imdb.com/media/imdb/01/I/27/14/91m.jpg
I hope so, Britanny is great.. :cool:

[Achtung]

Interestingly, one of my best friends speaks Japanese fluently, lived in Japan for several years, is married to a Japanese woman, and really liked "Lost in Translation." His wife liked it as well. I suppose that's just more evidence toward the "subjectivity" conclusion.

LOL, I suppose so because my friend also speaks fluent Japanese and lived there for several years, and he hated the movie.

[DutchFootballRulez]

Now I guess its time for someone to name a list of movies that actually matter
:rolleyes:

1. Saving Private Ryan
2. Philadelphia
3. The Matrix
4. Green Mile
4. Schindler's List

6. Shawshank Redemption
7. Forrest Gump
8. Seven
9. Arlington Road
10. Braveheart

[Vermont Red]

It's almost like Japanese people and people familiar with Japanese culture can make up their minds individually about movies.:rolleyes:

[Redfoot]

I don't know what my top 5 would be but Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas would definitely be on it. I love that movie.

[billyireland]

I can't believe I forgot Seven!! :eek: And has American Beauty even gotten one mention so far? I probably should have thrown Sling Blade & Spirited Away somewhere in there, also.