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10 Movies to See Before You Die
Drama: The Godfather
Widely acclaimed as the best film of all time, The Godfather has impressed audiences since its release in 1972. Marlon Brando stars as the inimitable patriarch Don Vito Corleone in Francis Ford Coppola's epic mob saga based on the Mario Puzo novel. Corleone's hot-headed oldest son (James Caan) prepares to inherit the family business while his idealistic brother (Al Pacino) comes to a moral reckoning about their family blood.
Romance: Titanic
Love it, or hate it... Titanic is the highest grossing film of all time. This epic blockbuster stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet as star-crossed lovers Jack and Rose in a romance set against the backdrop of the ill-fated maiden voyage of the Titanic. The movie swept the 1997 Oscars, winning 11 awards. Its memorable quote ("I'm the king of the world!") will not soon be forgotten by movie fans around the world.
Classic: Gone With the Wind
Based on Margaret Mitchell's epic novel, this sweeping romantic melodrama follows the ever-changing fortunes of southern belle Scarlett O'Hara, who falls in love with the suave and cynical Rhett Butler, as she struggles to protect her family's plantation from the ravages of the Civil War. In 1939, Gone With the Wind became the prototype of all epic Hollywood blockbusters to followed. It has sold more tickets in the U.S. than any other film in history.
Action: Batman Begins
With its hugely successful sequel (The Dark Knight) currently making a killing at the box office and on pace to become the second-highest grossing movie of all time (behind Titanic), Batman Begins has become essential viewing for those wishing to discover how the gritty, realistic take on this iconic superhero began. Batman Begins faithfully shows how Brue Wayne became Batman and came to face such enigmatic villains as the Scarecrow and the Joker.
Sci-Fi: Star Wars
A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away came a classic tale of good verses evil, featuring a wide-eyed, ambitious teenager (Luke Skywalker), who quickly finds himself mixed up in a galactic battle between the evil Empire and the Rebel Alliance. Joined by an endearing cast of motley characters, Luke battles Darth Vader and the Empire's dreaded Death Star. Star Wars (now known as Episode IV: A New Hope) is a must-see movie for sci-fi and action fans alike.
Horror: The Sixth Sense
In the movie that put director M. Night Shyamalan on the map, Bruce Willis stars as a child psychologist, who takes on a new patient who claims to see the ghosts of dead people. With great acting, a subtle mastery of horror elements, and a shocking ending, the Sixth Sense redefined the horror genre in 1999, spawning a multitude of copycats and raising the bar for horror films for years to come.
Teen: The Breakfast Club
Hollywood turns out countless teen movies each year, capitalizing on the lucrative teen audience. The greatest of all of these was released in 1985 and continues to be the standard by which all teen movies are judged. The Breakfast Club features an all-star 80's cast (also known as the Brat Pack). Their characters come from totally different high school social circles, but all eventually find common ground and friendship after a memorable day in detention.
Musical: Moulin Rouge
In this modern musical, Ewan McGregor stars as a young poet, who falls in love with a sultry courtesan named Satin. The story takes place in the decadent Montmartre district of Paris, known for its bohemian community. Director Baz Luhrmann remixes well-known pop and rocks songs into a stellar soundtrack. The film is edited much like a highly-processed music video. The result is a work of art that's extremely stimulating to the eyes and ears.
Comedy: The Naked Gun
Before Scary Movie, Teen Movie, Epic Movie, Superhero Movie and all those other recent slap-stick/spoof movies was the original Leslie Nielsen comedy The Naked Gun. Nielsen plays the dead-pan and dead-brained Lt. Frank Drebin, who is hot on the heels of Mister Big, a villain behind the death of his partner (played by O.J. Simpson). The Naked Gun delivers a constant stream of hilarious gags and one-liners, and is certainly one of the greatest comedies of all time.
Foreign: Amelie
Meet Amelie -- a withdrawn, imaginative, and impossibly adorable young woman in Paris, who is compelled by an irrepressible desire to improve the lives of her unhappy Parisian neighbors. She orchestrates a series of matchmakings and anonymous pranks. But when it comes to her own happiness, who will help her? Amelie is a delightful French film with a lively soundtrack and beautiful cinematography.
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happyfrogsadfly said 8-10-2008 @11:23AM
this blog is . . . . and wrong. Not that I'm a film nut or anything but the highest ggrossing film in history is Gone with the wind.
replyand what is the last film??? I've never even heard of it
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Brenda said 4-21-2009 @8:45AM
I have seen all of these movies. This list is really lacking. I think "Il Postino (The Postman) is a foreign film not to be missed. A Hitchcock film should be in this list like the original Psycho. Also, for action I would select a Bond film. The movie theme alone is worth it. And how could you leave out a film with Betty Davis such as The Letter. The scariest movie I ever watched was Rosemary's Baby. Die Hard was quite a good action film where the action didn't overwhelm the actors. Phar Lap was a wonderful horse movie. Will close this before it becomes a book. p.s. Don't miss Delores Claiborne.
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me said 8-10-2008 @11:46AM
one of the worst lists i've ever seen
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nrhdkk said 8-10-2008 @2:24PM
These movies belong in the top ten: a)Goodfellas b)Casablanca c)Crimes and Misdemeanors
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Harlan Ribnik said 8-10-2008 @2:26PM
Anything with Leslie Nielsen is good, but Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein and Blazing Saddles (take your pick) are much better done comedies and hold up better and likely will hold up better longer.
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jeff davis said 8-10-2008 @2:27PM
Obviously a list compiled for the common moron.
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ben95014 said 8-10-2008 @2:32PM
Yes, Casablanca should have been added. I also do not see why a foreign film must be added to the list such as Amelie, there is no need.
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Joe Gleason said 8-10-2008 @2:38PM
I'm used to stupidity in 2008 America, but this list is off the chart. There must be some commercial angle here. Moulin Rouge? You're serious? Over all the great musicals of the 30s, 40s and 50s--you chose Moulin Rouge? Gone With The Wind and Star Wars: O.K. The Godfather is debatable. The rest of this list doesn't even merit a serious response. Whoever compliled the thing is either engaged in a commercial scam, or is truly an idiot.
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LarrErv said 8-10-2008 @2:46PM
The article said Gone with the Wind sold more tickets in the U.S.,not that it was the highest grossing film of all time.I noticed no westerns on the list,what about "Unforgiven",,The Magnificent Seven,or Shane!!??
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reader said 8-10-2008 @2:51PM
1) godfather
reply2) citizen cane
3) gone with the wind
4) casablanca
5) the graduate
6) star wars
7) guess whos coming to dinner
8) apocalypse now
9) treasure of seirra madre
10)dances with wolves
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Alan K said 8-10-2008 @2:59PM
This list is ridiculous. There are only two movies that belong on this list...The Godfather and Gone With the Wind...and MAYBE Star Wars. The rest have no business being on the list. What about classics like Birth of a Nation; Casablanca; The Graduate; Rocky; just to name a few?
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mary said 8-10-2008 @3:03PM
I have seen only two of these. The only one on the list I didn't see I always thought were jokes as well as one of the ones I did see. Where is Dr. Zavago? Sound of Music? Anna Karenia? Felli's Roma?
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Anita said 8-10-2008 @3:20PM
Bravo #6 commenter...I think you speak for the majority.....
replyI would like to add that Casablanca is a classic equal to Gone With the Wind....
The list compiler obviously doesn't get out much:-) Ever see Maximillian Schell in Man in the Glass Booth???? Now, there's a film!!!!
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annajeanrealtor said 8-10-2008 @3:20PM
Please,no Splendor in the Grass? Cat on a Hot Tin Roof,Cool Hand Luke, Blazing Saddles, or any John Wayne western?????
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Tiffany Stone Miller said 8-10-2008 @3:42PM
You must be kidding! "Amelie"? How about "Citizen Kane" or "Casablanca" or my all-time-fav "Singin' in the Rain"?
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deboltrdd said 8-10-2008 @3:42PM
thanks for all the four letter words...
replythe list does leave some room for improvement but..
have some courtesy have some taste...
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daniel speer said 8-10-2008 @3:45PM
this list is a joke! moulin rouge is one of the worst movies ever, not best. greakfast club, naked gun, 6th sense,titanic & batman begins can't even smell the true list. you have no credibility to make further such lists! dspeer39
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c seibel said 8-10-2008 @3:47PM
WHERE IS CITIZEN KANE THE GREATEST MOVIE EVER????
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soodoo said 8-10-2008 @3:51PM
A moronic list for sure. One of the best detective movies? 'Witness' with Harrison Ford. How can you leave out the best horror flick?? 'The Exorcist'. Across all genres, there are hundreds of movies that should have been on this list. A Brando movie just as good if not better than the Godfather? 'Apocalypse Now. Obviously, this list maker is not a film buff.
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soodoo said 8-10-2008 @3:54PM
DSpeer, you are so right about Moulin Rouge. It was soooo boring we walked out right in the middle!
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