Movie Recommendations

@dorannmwin (36392)
United States
March 18, 2010 12:47pm CST
I went through a stage in my life that I really didn't watch any movies, but lately I've been watching a lot of movies, both in the theater and also from DVD. I'm looking for some more good movies to watch. I'd like to hear what movies that you recommend and why. I'll start by recommending Remember Me which just came out last weekend. It is a really good movie, but I will caution you that if you don't like to cry while watching a movie then this definitely is not the movie for you.
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@snoopyfan (1312)
• United States
19 Mar 10
There are a lot of great movies out there. Not sure what your interests in movies are or if you are only talking about recent or older movies. I love movies I am only going to name a few cause I can come up with a long list. Reasons for these picks just great stories , performances. Marvin's Room Bobby ( great movie and anybody who is anybody is in it.) Unforgiven Titanic Finding Nemo Monsters Inc Into The Wild In And Out Life As A House (Kevin Kline it may life is a house you can check on netflix been awhile since I seen it but great movie.) Marley & Me You know I am probably going to think of more later but these were some of the first ones that popped in my head. There is also another one and I can't remember the title again been years since I seen it. It stars David Ducoveny( X-files actor) & Carroll O Connor. I just remembered it Return To Me great movie if you never saw it. Enjoy if I come up with more I can pass them along.
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• United States
19 Mar 10
I loved "Into the Wild," "Marley and Me," and "Life as a House" although the last one can be a bit corny. Still worth seeing! Good recommendations.
@dorannmwin (36392)
• United States
19 Mar 10
My daughter got Marley and Me for Christmas this year, but I've yet to watch it with her. She took it to her grandma's house and watched it with grandma last time she spent the night up there with them. I really like that you included so many family friendly movies in your list.
@snoopyfan (1312)
• United States
19 Mar 10
That was just right off the top of my head. It would have been a lot longer if I put a lot of thought into. For Into The Wild did you see the extras and saw how much the actor looked like the real person? For the one you thought was a little corny did you mean Return To Me or Life As A House? I love Kevin Kline he is one of the few who is great in anything. I really love actors and actresses that can play anything and are so believable. Most movies I wait for DVD I also enjoy watching all of the extras they are interesting. Thanks
@coffeegurl (1467)
• United States
18 Mar 10
I recommend a movie I recently watched with Brittney Murphy called,"The Ramen Girl." It is so awesome, and how can you go wrong with a movie about making noodles? Also recommend another great Ramen Western,"Tampopo."
@dorannmwin (36392)
• United States
19 Mar 10
LOL, I really liked Brittney Murphy. It really is ashame that she passed away so young, she really was a star in my opinion.
• United States
19 Mar 10
Let's go through my list of favorites (for the record some of these are considered "out there"): 1. "The Princess Bride" 2. "Sixteen Candles" 3. "The Breakfast Club" 4. "Ghostbusters" 5. "Batman" 6. "Steel Magnolias" 7. "9 to 5" 8. "Serenity" 9. "Coraline" 10. "Stardust" 11. "Mirrormask" 12. "Nightmare Before Christmas" 13. "Freedom Writers" 14. Anything with John Cusack 15. Anything with Julia Roberts
@dorannmwin (36392)
• United States
19 Mar 10
Great list there. It has been a long time since I've seen "The Princess Bride" I'll have to get my hands on it again because it is something that I would enjoy watching with my daughter.
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@dorannmwin (36392)
• United States
22 Mar 10
Well, I am proud to say that I've never seen any of the movies that are on your list of movies to avoid at all costs.
@snoopyfan (1312)
• United States
22 Mar 10
George Clooney made a very good Batman he just had a bad story line. I have to agree with Howard The Duck. I think it came out not long after ET. Man talk about a disappointment. ET was so cute and a great movie. Then came Howard the Dud. Didn't see any of the others.
@tutul0045 (2630)
• India
18 Mar 10
Hey u, Iam not a very big movie watcher. But the movie which iam eagerly waiting to release this year is Sylverster stallone's expendable. It has uncle arnie in it and it is going to be huge. Cheers, Tutul
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@dorannmwin (36392)
• United States
19 Mar 10
I can't say that I've heard of that one before. However, just from the little bit that you've shared it sounds like it could be interesting.
@ibuemma (2953)
• United States
18 Mar 10
You might be laugh. But I still watch that Independence Day movie with Will Smith in it. I know it sound bogus. But I always laugh when I watch that movie. Right now I'm looking forward until that Valenetine's Day Movie come out in the DVD.
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@dorannmwin (36392)
• United States
19 Mar 10
Oh, I wanted to see Valentine's Day in the theater, but I never had an opportunity to go see it. So, I'll definitely be getting it when it comes out on DVD because I'm a huge Julia Roberts fan.
@avani26 (1518)
• India
18 Mar 10
I am a housewife and all I do is watch movies. I would have asked you to watch some good indian movies but the problem is that you would not understand Hindi and I do not think the subtitles would do a proper justification in understanding the true essence of the movie. If you do want to watch some Indian movies just let me know and I will pass on the Movie names. I would surely see the movie you have recommended and I can guarantee you that I will surely cry coz I am quite an emotional person and even if I see a movie a number of times I still cry during the emotional part. Just yesterday I saw a movie "While you were sleeping". If you have not seen it I would recommend it as it is a really good movie and I loved it.
@dorannmwin (36392)
• United States
19 Mar 10
Right now I've got a list pretty long of American movies to watch, but I will keep this in mind in the future. It's been a long time since I've seen "While you were Sleeping" I'll have to get it again to watch because you are right, it is a good movie.
• United States
18 Mar 10
TV critics are sometimes a bit unfair. I have seen some incredible stories and learned some really valuable lessons from watching TV. Recently I have seen some stories on the telly that I enjoyed totally. Here's a short list: Gosford Park...set in a British countryside...it involves murder, mystery and folly. At times it made me laugh, at other times I was angry but it was definitely entertaining and I think it captured how the affluent segment of that society lived. Inkheart...a wonderful fantasy about a man with a very unusual gift. Temple Grandin...a visual biography about the life and accomplishment of an autistic girl/woman, whom the doctors had given up on. Felon...a story about a man who was jailed for protecting his home during a robbery. This was very disturbing, distressful and demeaning...but it painted a picture of life in prison that I wasn't aware of. Angels and Demons...controversal, but nonetheless interesting. Well, I don't know what type of movie's you prefer, but this covers a wide range. Hope this helps...8o)
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• United States
19 Mar 10
I really enjoyed "Angels and Demons" as well. For anyone who has been to Rome or wants to go, this is a great movie to see for the scenery alone!
@dorannmwin (36392)
• United States
19 Mar 10
I would like to see Angels and Demons as I haven't seen it yet. The Temple Grandin that you've mentioned sounds like it would be very interesting as well. Thank you for this list of recommendations.
@katsmeow1213 (28717)
• United States
18 Mar 10
We love watching movies, but we don't go to theaters too often. We usually don't have the time or money. We do rent a lot of videos though. I might see Remember Me when it comes out on video because I do like Robert Pattinson.. I'm a huge Twilight fan! We watched Did You Hear About The Morgans last night.. it was a good movie, I'd recommend it.
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• United States
19 Mar 10
Over the past 10 years I can count on one hand how many movies I've seen in theaters... okay, maybe 2 hands. I've seen all the Harry Potter movies in theaters, and the 3 Pirates of the Carribbean movies.... oh, and I just remembered we saw the Lord Of The Rings movies in theaters too. See, they have to be epic for us to go to the theater to see it. I did not see either of the Twilight movies in theaters.. I've actually only just read the books and I'm finally just now interested in it. I downloaded New Moon a few weeks ago, and rented Twilight twice. I will probably see Eclipse in theaters though. That will be out in June.
@dorannmwin (36392)
• United States
19 Mar 10
Before these last few months it has actually been quite some time since I've been to a theater. Prior to the three movies that I've seen in the last three months, it was November when I saw New Moon and before that it was January of last year when I took my daughter to see Hotel for Dogs.
• United Kingdom
19 Mar 10
Well, I have only seriously become interested in dvds recently when I subscribed to the website lovefilm.com. There is one movie that I can think of that I would really recommend you see and that is 'The Hurt Locker'. I don't know if you have seen this yet but it was a wonderful movie, quite gripping and all about this American forces soldier that has to disarm roadside bombs! It gives you a good incite into the real work they do and how they constantly put their lives on the line in order to save others. I loved this movie and I intend on watching it again at some point. Andrew
@dorannmwin (36392)
• United States
19 Mar 10
As I told another person, I honestly had not heard of The Hurt Locker until it won the Oscar the other day. Since then I've been interested to see it and I also know that it is something that my husband would watch with me. Thank you for the suggestion.
@nonersays (3329)
• United States
19 Mar 10
The two movies I've watched recently that I really liked were two very different movies. One was Zombieland. The other one was My Sister's Keeper.
@nonersays (3329)
• United States
23 Mar 10
I've not read the book yet. I keep hoping our library will get it.
@dorannmwin (36392)
• United States
19 Mar 10
I liked My Sister's Keeper okay, the thing that I wasn't thrilled about with the movie is that the ending was so much different than the book, which I read before I watched the movie. However, it was a good movie none the less.
• Boston, Massachusetts
20 Mar 10
Hi Dorann, who is the lead actors in the movie. i am curious to see this. i think i need to look for this movie or wait for it when it will be showing here in our country. thanks for recommending this movie to us friend!
@dorannmwin (36392)
• United States
22 Mar 10
The headlining actor in Remember Me is Robert Pattinson (better known as Edward Cullen from the Twilight Saga). It was really interesting to see him in a role that was different from the one that I'm accustommed to seeing him in.
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• Boston, Massachusetts
23 Mar 10
okay. at least you have seen another feeling movie to watch to. cheers and have fun friend!
@snoopyfan (1312)
• United States
19 Mar 10
Got another one My Best Friend's Wedding. I am still hoping for a sequel to that what a great movie.
@dorannmwin (36392)
• United States
22 Mar 10
That would definitely make for a very interesting movie. I'd love to see the story line of "My Best Friend's Divorce"
@dorannmwin (36392)
• United States
19 Mar 10
That is a great movie. You've actually hit on another of my favorites.
@snoopyfan (1312)
• United States
19 Mar 10
I heard rumors they were making a sequel called My Best Friend's Divorce but nothing ever came of it. I still think he should have married Julia they were really cute together. Another good movie to cry at.
@raulj1 (111)
• Philippines
19 Mar 10
Well, I haven' watch remember me yet. Or maybe, I'm not just a fan of movies. For me, it is just a waste of time 'cause you have to stay there for hours. But sometimes, I do watch movies, if it fits upon my taste. I've watched A Walk to Remember,oh, it really touched me. It's all about unconditional love of a guy to girl sick with leukemia...Another movie that I won't forget is the Message In a Bottle. Although these two movies are already old, but still I love it although it made me cry...
@dorannmwin (36392)
• United States
19 Mar 10
I absolutely love A Walk to Remember. That is a beautiful story and a wonderful book. Thank you for reminding me of an old favorite.
• India
24 Apr 10
Hi dora You know i am from india, i love Hindi movies of 1960-1980, the later ones i don't like, there are so many other languages in india too, well if you like to see indian movies, i can recommend, what kinds of movies you enjoy.. Thank you so much for this nice discussion,I am late in respondig, cheers God bless you. Prof
@dorannmwin (36392)
• United States
27 Apr 10
No worries about the late response, I think we've all done it every now and then. When you ask about what kind of movies I like, I really like a little bit of everything. There really isn't one type of movie that I always stick to.
@AnythngArt (3302)
• United States
19 Mar 10
I love movies, but I don't always have time to watch them or go to the movies. The two recent movies I saw on DVD that I would recommend are "The Hurt Locker," which deserved its Oscar for best picture, and another little sleeper with Robert de Niro called "Everyone's Fine." The first, as you probably know is about a bomb squad operating in Iraq. What is so amazing about the movie is how the director takes you right into the heart of the action, as though you were a soldier on duty with the bomb squad. "Everyone's Fine" is a story of a family who recently lost their mother (De Niro is the father), and De Niro decides to go and visit each of his children because they can't find the time to come and see him. It's a sweet simple film that's worth renting. I don't think it got much attention when it was at the theater.
@dorannmwin (36392)
• United States
19 Mar 10
What is really odd to say is that I had not heard of The Hurt Locker until it won the Oscar for best picture. However, since it won the Oscar, it is something that I really want to see. I didn't even know much about what it was about until I heard a talkshow host on the radio talking about it.
@raulj1 (111)
• Philippines
19 Mar 10
I don't really watch movies. For me, its just a waste of time sitting there for an hour. But two movies i won't forget and it really touched me. I love A Walk to Remember, cause it really has a good content. It's all about an unconditional love of a guy to a girl sick with leukemia. The other one is The Message in a Bottle. It is also a nice love story worth watching for...But, warning! You do have to cry, too!