I also think Scorcese can be on that list of great modern directors.
Anyway, I have more to add from the 80s.
1) Benji The Hunted. I just love that movie. I can't believe I never saw it until about 3 months ago. It is actually in my top 3 movies of all time.
2) Midnight Run. Maybe one of DeNiro's forgotten movies, but a great one. Funny and great acting.
3) The Last Unicorn. I am not a fan of most animation, especially CGI, but this movie has a great look. Plus, it is not just for children. Actually, I think most it will go over the heads of children and may be too scary for the youngest.
4) The Plague Dogs. Another animated movie from 1982, but definitely not for kids. Great movie though.
5) The Bear aka L'ours. I just love this one. Amazing cinematography and performance by the animals.
6) Arthur. One of the funniest movies ever. Plus you get to see New York in the 80s.
I am so happy you gave it another chance. Once you get into a certain mindset Caddyshack reveals it's brilliance. That really made my day. So I have that going for me, which is nice:)
There are flaws, but this was the first movie Harold Ramis ever directed. It was also Rodney Dangerfield's first movie. It seems from what I saw in interviews that many people on this film were still figuring out what to do. Caddyshack was kind of an experiment that worked.
Also, I want to add "One Upon A Time In America" to my 80s list. That movie is probably my favorite from the 80s, and would most likely go in my Top 10 of all time.
I am probably stating the obvious, but Tom Hardy is the best actor working today. The Drop just reinforces my opinion. I don't know how he gets into these characters and makes them seem so authentic and original. I felt like I was watching his character live his life..not an actor reading from a script.
I think the 90s was the best decade for film so far. The films in the 70s paved the way for what we got in the 90s though. Film makers in the 90s had the benefit of seeing the work of Scorsese, Polanski, Kubrick and Coppola. Those directors really threw out the rule book and brought the art of film to a new lever in my opinion.
What happened in 1994? Was there a tie for "Pulp Fiction" and "Forrest Gump"? I am not complaning. Depending on my mood I can't decide between those two films.
I think "Fight Club", "The Big Lebowski" and "American Beauty" should be on this list.
This comment will probably annoy many people. Films got much better starting in the 70s. I think directors like Martin Scorsese, Francis Ford Coppola and Steven Spielberg brought something that other film makers hadn't. I think because they grew up watching so many movies they had an advantage that film makers before them didn't have. They had what I call "audience perspective". They knew what people wanted to see, what made them react more. I think Stanley Kubrick was the first one to do that.
I agree with Alias. How is "Clerks" not on this list? That is the most "independent" movie ever. Kevin Smith borrowed and maxed out his credit cards to make that movie. They filmed when the mini mart was closed at like 3am. It was just a stroke of luck that the movie was distributed. I saw in an interview how he said he would be in debt forever paying back the credit cards if "Clerks" hadn't made money. It was a major gamble that paid off.
Blade,Runner and This is,Spinal Tap should be on my list also.
Caddy Shack is one of the greatest quote movies of all time. Please give it another chance.
The "damaged" characters in this movie needed an angel. They got one in a form they didn't expect. Hesher was an angel whether he was aware of it or not...probably not.
This movie takes place in 1981. It seems to capture that time very well. The characters seems like real people, and I got the feeling some of these events actually happened. It sort of reminded me of "Dazed and Confused" in that respect.
Raiders of the Lost Ark
Rain Man
The Empire Strikes Back
Caddy Shack
The Blues Brothers
Wall Street
Road House
Fast Times at Ridgemont High
Aliens
Full Metal Jacket
I watched this movie in Virginia Beach last year with my girlfriend. She recommended we see it so I got it out of Redbox. There was one scene that made us laugh for at least five minutes straight. My stomach hurt so much I had to look away. It was our first vacation together. We had only known each other three weeks, but I knew she was a keeper after laughing that hard with her. Thank you Danny McBride.
I can't say this is great cinema, but this is a great movie!!
Classics one liners, and pure entertainment. This and Point Break are Patrick Swayze's greatest films. He allowed the other actors to shine in this classic testosterone, hilarious action masterpiece. Just buy it. You will want to watch scenes over and over.
I am happy to be the first to comment on this little gem. Well done cult status movie with great performances. They really seemed to get into the characters heads and conveyed that well.
She was a major contributor to the downfall of the Soviet Union. Margaret Thatcher also put away her preconceived notions of Ronald Reagan and realized quickly what he was trying to accomplish and how both leaders had a similar vision of geopolitics.
I wish there had been more of an effort on this film. She deserved more.
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Most Quotable Films Of All TimeBest "Feel Good" Films Of All Time
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Films That Are Still Relevant To Every Generation
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Films That Create The Most Nostalgia For The Time Period They Were Made
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I also think Scorcese can be on that list of great modern directors.Anyway, I have more to add from the 80s.
1) Benji The Hunted. I just love that movie. I can't believe I never saw it until about 3 months ago. It is actually in my top 3 movies of all time.
2) Midnight Run. Maybe one of DeNiro's forgotten movies, but a great one. Funny and great acting.
3) The Last Unicorn. I am not a fan of most animation, especially CGI, but this movie has a great look. Plus, it is not just for children. Actually, I think most it will go over the heads of children and may be too scary for the youngest.
4) The Plague Dogs. Another animated movie from 1982, but definitely not for kids. Great movie though.
5) The Bear aka L'ours. I just love this one. Amazing cinematography and performance by the animals.
6) Arthur. One of the funniest movies ever. Plus you get to see New York in the 80s.
7) Excalibur.
8) Empire Of The Sun
9) The Terminator
10) Predator
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I am so happy you gave it another chance. Once you get into a certain mindset Caddyshack reveals it's brilliance. That really made my day. So I have that going for me, which is nice:)There are flaws, but this was the first movie Harold Ramis ever directed. It was also Rodney Dangerfield's first movie. It seems from what I saw in interviews that many people on this film were still figuring out what to do. Caddyshack was kind of an experiment that worked.
Also, I want to add "One Upon A Time In America" to my 80s list. That movie is probably my favorite from the 80s, and would most likely go in my Top 10 of all time.
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Damn good movie.Movie comment on The Drop
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I am probably stating the obvious, but Tom Hardy is the best actor working today. The Drop just reinforces my opinion. I don't know how he gets into these characters and makes them seem so authentic and original. I felt like I was watching his character live his life..not an actor reading from a script.Toplist comment on IMDb's 1990s Top 50
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I think the 90s was the best decade for film so far. The films in the 70s paved the way for what we got in the 90s though. Film makers in the 90s had the benefit of seeing the work of Scorsese, Polanski, Kubrick and Coppola. Those directors really threw out the rule book and brought the art of film to a new lever in my opinion.Movie comment on The Wolf of Wall Street
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Sell me this pen.Toplist comment on National Board of Review Award - Best Film
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What happened in 1994? Was there a tie for "Pulp Fiction" and "Forrest Gump"? I am not complaning. Depending on my mood I can't decide between those two films.Toplist comment on Leonard Maltin's 100 Must-See Films of the 20th Century
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I think "Fight Club", "The Big Lebowski" and "American Beauty" should be on this list.This comment will probably annoy many people. Films got much better starting in the 70s. I think directors like Martin Scorsese, Francis Ford Coppola and Steven Spielberg brought something that other film makers hadn't. I think because they grew up watching so many movies they had an advantage that film makers before them didn't have. They had what I call "audience perspective". They knew what people wanted to see, what made them react more. I think Stanley Kubrick was the first one to do that.
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This is a good list. I am surprised "Goodfellas", "Se7en", "Memento" and "Raging Bull" aren't closer to the top of the list.Toplist comment on IMDb's Independent Top 50
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I agree with Alias. How is "Clerks" not on this list? That is the most "independent" movie ever. Kevin Smith borrowed and maxed out his credit cards to make that movie. They filmed when the mini mart was closed at like 3am. It was just a stroke of luck that the movie was distributed. I saw in an interview how he said he would be in debt forever paying back the credit cards if "Clerks" hadn't made money. It was a major gamble that paid off.Group comment on The 1980s
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Blade,Runner and This is,Spinal Tap should be on my list also.Caddy Shack is one of the greatest quote movies of all time. Please give it another chance.
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The "damaged" characters in this movie needed an angel. They got one in a form they didn't expect. Hesher was an angel whether he was aware of it or not...probably not.Movie comment on Whatever
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This movie takes place in 1981. It seems to capture that time very well. The characters seems like real people, and I got the feeling some of these events actually happened. It sort of reminded me of "Dazed and Confused" in that respect.Group comment on The 1980s
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Here are ten of my favorites from the 80s.Raiders of the Lost Ark
Rain Man
The Empire Strikes Back
Caddy Shack
The Blues Brothers
Wall Street
Road House
Fast Times at Ridgemont High
Aliens
Full Metal Jacket
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This was a great little movie.Movie comment on Kalifornia
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I agree. Brad Pitt was spot on and brilliant in this movie.Movie comment on Iron Maiden: Flight 666
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Great documentary as it gives you a great sense of the relationship between the band and their fans.Movie comment on Real Genius
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Most obnoxious and he was awesome. This little gem makes me smile.Movie comment on 30 Minutes or Less
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I watched this movie in Virginia Beach last year with my girlfriend. She recommended we see it so I got it out of Redbox. There was one scene that made us laugh for at least five minutes straight. My stomach hurt so much I had to look away. It was our first vacation together. We had only known each other three weeks, but I knew she was a keeper after laughing that hard with her. Thank you Danny McBride.Movie comment on Road House
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I can't say this is great cinema, but this is a great movie!!Classics one liners, and pure entertainment. This and Point Break are Patrick Swayze's greatest films. He allowed the other actors to shine in this classic testosterone, hilarious action masterpiece. Just buy it. You will want to watch scenes over and over.
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Real creepy. This stuff goes on. It almost looked like Nicholas Cage wasn't acting when he was realizing what was going on.Movie comment on In the Company of Men
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I am happy to be the first to comment on this little gem. Well done cult status movie with great performances. They really seemed to get into the characters heads and conveyed that well.Movie comment on The Iron Lady
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She was a major contributor to the downfall of the Soviet Union. Margaret Thatcher also put away her preconceived notions of Ronald Reagan and realized quickly what he was trying to accomplish and how both leaders had a similar vision of geopolitics.I wish there had been more of an effort on this film. She deserved more.
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