MUST-See Films

@anniepa (27955)
United States
February 9, 2010 1:54am CST
I've always been a big movie fan and I've seen probably thousands of movies throughout my lifetime but I've recently come to realize there are still many major film I've yet to see, for one reason or another. Since I can no longer work and have more time to watch movies and I now have my beloved DVR and all of the premium movie channels, I seem to come across one or two a day that I feel I MUST see at some point. Award winners, critically acclaimed movies, huge blockbusters...I'm amazed each day at some of the big ones I've somehow missed. I've started to correct the problem and I've also decided to make a list of "Must-See Movies" which includes very old, classic films, new releases and everything in between. I'll put those I've seen in one column and those I still "must see" in another an update it as I go along. I'd like to add that for some of you what I'd consider a "newer" film may be a very old classic but I guess that's because I'M a very old classic...lol! Among those I consider worthy of my list which I've recently moved into the "seen" column are: The Deer Hunter The Departed Forrest Gump Heathers Lolita Pleasantville I'm sure I'll think of more as I go along here, with your help! Among those I "must see" are: Ben-Hur Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid Citizen Kane The Green Mile Philadelphia Singin' in the Rain Terminator I haven't counted any of those movies still in theaters or those that have recently or have yet to be released on DVD. As you can see, once I compile my list with all of the other top movies I've seen through the years it's going to be a very long one!! Do you have any to add? Annie
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• Philippines
9 Feb 10
i like to watch some old movies and new ones too. my list that i like to watch to remind me of the old days: ninja turtles the movie I ninja turtles the movie II ninja turtles the movie III beatlejuice the people under the stairs star wars I* star wars II* star wars III* star wars IV star wars V star wars VI the goonies other must-see movies for me: the crow lord of the rings y tu mama tambien city of god american history x the color purple fight club the illusionist of mice and men district 9
@doormouse (4599)
9 Feb 10
the crow,beetlejuice,people under the stairs,american history x and fight club,what fab movies they are,good choice
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@anniepa (27955)
• United States
10 Feb 10
You're pretty young, aren't you? I've seen Beetlejuice but that's the only one. Annie
@sid556 (30960)
• United States
10 Feb 10
breakfast club, walking tall, Ace ventura, cable guy.
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@sid556 (30960)
• United States
10 Feb 10
I have missed so so many movies over the years. One great one that I always heard about and never watched was "the graduate". It was in the last few years that I finally stumbled upon that and decided to watch it. Another great must see movie classic is Alan Alda's "Same time next year" I may have the title wrong. It may be "Same time next summer" or something like that. It was a good movie though. Black Sheep with Chris Farley , The Jerk with Steve Martin. The Notebook...you have to see the notebook!
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@anniepa (27955)
• United States
10 Feb 10
The Graduate should be on everyone's must see list! Annie
@sid556 (30960)
• United States
10 Feb 10
I know! I can't believe that it took me so long to see it!
@flowerchilde (12529)
• United States
10 Feb 10
Dances with wolves Twelve Monkeys Hush Hush Sweet Charlotte It's a wonderful Life the SeaHawk I know there's lots more I'd want to add, if only I could think of them..
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@anniepa (27955)
• United States
10 Feb 10
Seahawk is the only one I haven't seen. I'm not familiar with it off-hand but I'll check it out. Annie
@doormouse (4599)
9 Feb 10
do you mean philadelphia with tom hanks,if so you must see it,i cried on that film and the green mile,they are fantastic,also watch Life as a house,i cried through 95% of the film,i've seen so many fab movies,if i was to name all the great movies i've seen,i'd run out of space,but i'll name a few for you; pretty woman shawshank redemption dirt dancing life as a house bourne 1,2,3 elephant man talented mr ripley open water gone in 60 seconds final destination(all of them) se7en
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@anniepa (27955)
• United States
10 Feb 10
Another great list! I haven't seen Life as a House, Gone in 60 Seconds or Philadelpha YET but I will. Annie
@Aaleexix (2290)
• India
9 Feb 10
Bicycle thief Gladiator. Gone with the wind Last samurai.
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@anniepa (27955)
• United States
10 Feb 10
The only one of those I've seen is Gone With the Wind. Thanks for the recommendations. Annie
@anjohanna (156)
• Philippines
10 Feb 10
I have seen FOREST GUMP, it is actually one of my favourite movies. Try LEgally Blonde too. MEET THE ROBINSONS, and SHORTCUT TO HAPPINESS. I love those movies.
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@anniepa (27955)
• United States
10 Feb 10
Forrest Gump is one of my favorites too, now that I've finally seen it. I liked Legally Blond as well. Welcome to myLot! Annie
• United States
9 Feb 10
I cam across a movie called "Knowing" with Nicholas Cage, I was not to enthused when my friends wanted to watch it but did I get a shock. It just got better and better. I was riveted to my chair. It is a Sci-Fi thriller and I really recommend it. You can watch a trailer/preview on the following link. : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikJ3t_tZf-E
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@anniepa (27955)
• United States
10 Feb 10
I saw "Knowing" and I also recommend it to anyone who hasn't. Annie
• United States
9 Feb 10
Here are a few titles I would add: Casablanca North By Northwest The Searchers An American In Paris Raging Bull Top Hat Schindler's List Usual Suspects Guess Who is Coming To Dinner? Inherit The Wind An Anatomy Of A Murder Lawrence Of Arabia
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@anniepa (27955)
• United States
10 Feb 10
Great list! I saw Casablanca, just a few weeks ago but I'd seen it years ago also and Schindler's List is already set to record. I added some new ones to my list of those I've yet to see since I started this. I think I saw some of the others on your list but it was DECADES ago! Annie
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@celticeagle (157593)
• Boise, Idaho
10 Feb 10
I am a movie finatic. I like vintage movies and newer ones. I enjoy romance, comedy and horror mostly. If you like horror flicks afew to see are: The Saw movies( six now I think), Wrong turn, Schindler's List,Silence of the Lambs, Interview With The Vampire and 13 Ghosts. Then the romances would be: Ladyhawke, Dances With Wolves, Terminator 1, Somewhere In Time, Murphy's Romance, The Goodbye Girl, The Mirror Has Two Faces, The Notebook, and A Walk To Remember. Now for Comedies: Grumpy Old Men, Grumpier Old Men, and Big. And afew in mixed categories that I feel are must sees: Last Of The Dogmen, The Gangs of New York, Radio, and so many others. Happy filming!