DVD-Reviewers Top Ten
Many of you may guess from reading my top ten films that I’m a guy writing these reviews, some of the films are a bit cheesy but they are the ones that have an impact in my life and are my all time top ten. That’s not to say I don’t like other films or older films, there are many more I could claim to be “favourites” but I stuck 10 or we’d be here forever!
So without further ado my top ten favourite films:
#1 - 300
300 Is an impressive film, I unfortunately never got to see this film at the cinema, most of my favourite films I’ve only got to see on DVD but I prefer to watch a film when I know nothing about the film apart from the title.
300 is a blood thirsty film about 300 Spartan warriors that fight an army of Persian warriors. The film’s cinematography is great (mainly done against the backdrop of a green screen) the colours, sounds and scenes are all perfectly fitting for the movie. Rather than a historic adaptation (as some people think) it’s just a great comic book style adaptation of an action film to watch and enjoy.
I think the movie appeals to me as the heroism and “courage against all odds” attitude shines through. Which really appeals to me! This film is worthy of the #1 spot, and is visually an amazing film.
#2 - American Psycho
A very clever film, and if you’ve read the book then you can respect that the film really has done the book justice. The particulars in Bret Easton Ellis’s character descriptions are beautifully replicated on screen. Christian Bale plays a fantastic roll as Patrick Bateman and along with the 80’s sound track and psycho like monologues before his “victims” meet their end. I also love the romanticising of the 80’s lifestyle in this film, with expensive restaurants, apartments and parties, beautifully depicted.
An amazing film all in all and my #2.
#3 - The Shawshank Redemption
The Shawshank Redemption is simply an amazing film! This is should be on everyone’s all time favourite list! It’s a fantastic film, the cinematography is beautiful, the “underdog prevailing” story can appeal to everyone, and the whole character casting throughout the film is just perfect, this film is said to have given many “hope” in times of need, and it does so beautifully.
Apparently during the release of this film it flopped at the box office. Which makes this one of those “undiscovered gems” that you’ll one day come across (which makes it better in many ways), if you’ve never seen this film, I hope I’ve enlightened you. Go buy it and watch it and enjoy it. You’ll not be disappointed and I’ve yet to meet anyone that doesn’t love this film!
#4 - Fight Club
Fight club is a film that you’ll be able to watch time and time again, you’ll continually see and find many different parts to the film. The film is also laced with subliminal messages which is interesting this tries to introduce you to the “Tyler Durden” character subliminally during key points within the start of the film. A very clever movie with some beautiful colouring and cinematography. Again this is a film I watched with no idea of the plot so if you’ve not seen it, without spoiling the plot for you then without doubt, I’m sure you’ll be captivated… go watch it!
#5 - Cocktail
Ok, not a great film from many perspectives really but I’ve met so many characters throughout my life in the bar trade that have the same hopes, dreams and ideas of the main character in the “Brian Flannigan”. This film epitomises most of the peoples attitudes involved in the bar trade! I think unless you’ve been involved with bar work then this may not appeal to you. To those of you that can relate to this film then I’m sure you’ll think this is a great film you can reflect on. The mentor character “Doug Coughlin” played by Bryan Brown is actually a fantastic character throughout the film and cross analysing his words of wisdom, “Coughlin’s law” is never too far from the truth! Some nice advice
All in all a great film and makes it into my top 5! Much to (I’m sure) many peoples dismay.
#6 - Gladiator
An Epic movie with a superb story line and a great cast. Gladiator is that tale of a Roman general that is betrayed while his family is murdered by a corrupt prince. He then comes to Rome as a slave/gladiator to seek revenge. The film won 5 Oscars and was still finished even though Oliver Stone died before making the end of the film, they used off cuts from earlier out-takes to complete the film. This film is simply awesome with a good story and amazing scenes. Defiantly one you’ll want to watch time and time again.
#7 - Thank You For Smoking
This film didn’t get too much press and I think in the UK and it went straight to DVD release due to the content of the film. That’s not to say that the film is rude, or obscene in any nature, it’s simply the subject of “smoking” that makes it very taboo with the government.
The film is simply about a lobyest for the tobacco industry,
“You see that’s the beauty of argument, because if you argue correctly, you’re never wrong.”
The lines and used by Nick Naylor (played by Aaron Eckhart) in the film are truly excellent. I think it’s a very clever, funny and witty film that, will certainly give you a different angle when looking at things.
#8 - Saving Private Ryan
When watched on a good quality home cinema surround system this film is simply breath taking. The film is about a troop of WWII soldiers that have to go and bring a soldier home from the war as he is the last of 3 brothers 2 of which have been lost in combat, therefore “private Ryan” is to be taken home. The story follows the American troops that go to “save private Ryan” across the European WWII battlefield. The sub plots within the film are captivating and once you start watching this film you’ll be hooked all the way to the end, from any point!
#9 - Top Gun
Top gun a classic boys film, when I was younger I wanted to be a pilot, which explains why this film makes my top 10, not because of the actual story, just simply because of the planes, and some cool mid flight macho scenes, very 80’s and very Tom Cruise. Cool!
#10 - Black Hawk Down
Finally Black Hawk Down, I love this film, a great action war film. I really didn’t think I was into “war movies” that much, but as i’ve compiled my top 10 films I think i’ve found out that I quite like this genre!
This is a fantastic film when watched on a good home cinema system with the volume cranked right up, hear the bullets whistle past your head!
The film contains some edge of the seat action moments and is totally packed with nail biting scenes right from the start, unfortunately for me this is another film I never got to see in the cinema, but now I own on DVD. It’s well worth having the DVD, with some great bonuses included on a sepcial edition second disc! So go and buy it!
This caps off my Top 10, and as I write this I’m already thinking of many, many more films I could put in that I didn’t think of at the time, but I’m happy with this ten
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maybe I’ll do my top 5 films by genre to include some more next time! As I’ve included so more up to day films in this list, either way please comment on this selection of films can compare your own.
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Two Tom Cruise movies? At least you picked some of his best work from the late 80s!
‘Fight Club’ is one my favorites as well. Definitely one the first dvds I cherished after purchase.