Top Movies: Part1

For this post I will be listing off movies I can watch over and over again and never get tired of them. I'll give you a little insight on the movie without giving any spoilers because, well, no one likes spoilers. Watching a movie for the very first time is one of the best feelings. After the first time it's not quite the same because you don't get the excitement of not knowing what's coming next. I tend to also be one of those people that takes watching movies very seriously. I need complete silence and low lighting with good sound to fully immerse myself in the movie for the first time. If it happens to be a movie I've watched already I don't mind interruptions nearly as much. Now, on with the list! Here's the first 10 (in no particular order)

1.Benny & Joon (1993)

 

Starring Johnny Depp, Mary Stuart Masterson and Aidan Quinn
This movie is a heartwarming story about a mentally disabled girl. The addition of Johnny Depp's character adds humor at almost every time he's on camera. It's interesting to see Johnny portray this type of young, fun loving, goofy guy; which is a step away from the majority of overly exaggerated characters he usually plays. This movie is great from beginning to end.



2.Harry Potter Series (2001 - 2011)

Starring Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint
I grew up with the Harry Potter franchise and the characters in it. The imagination of this movie matched with an amazing cast made this a multi billion dollar franchise. I enjoy a movie with a complex storyline and the Harry Potter series delivered that. I loved the series so much I actually got a Harry Potter inspired tattoo of Sirius Blacks Azkaban number on my wrist as a reminder of that time in my life and growing up.



3.Pirates of the Caribbean 1,2 & 3 (2003 - 2007)

Starring Johnny Depp, Keira Knightly and Orlando Bloom.
After the third movie is just wasn't the same without Elizabeth Swan and William Turner. "Captain" Jack Sparrow is the kind of character you cant help but love. As the series goes on the story gets darker and heavier. Along with the direction of Gore Verbinski and soundtrack by Hans Zimmer this movie is one of my top favourites. I happened to name my cat after the character Calypso.



4.Planet of the Apes (1968)

Starring Charlton Heston, Roddy McDowall and Linda Harrison
Based off of a french novel from 1963, Planet of the Apes is a sci-fi movie about three astronauts that land on a planet earth in the future where apes are superior to humans. I personally also am quite interesting in costume and special effects used in movies. I enjoy seeing movies that use real life costumes instead of using all CGI for the unrealistic elements. The weird sound effects in the background are also quite enjoyable.



5.Napoleon Dynamite (2004)

Starring Jon Heder, Tine Majorino and Aaron Ruell
Set in 2004 in the town of Presto the movie has many elements from the 80's and 90's. This movie is the kind that you either love or hate. The humour is appealing to a certain audience and is probably not everyone's cup of tea. The movie has a very dry humour and the pace of the movie is quite slow which works well with the visual pale, dusty look. The characters are all unique and have their own quirks. The droned out feel makes this movie hilarious along with the script.
"Tina, you fat lard, come get some dinner!"



6.Dale & Tucker vs. Evil (2010)

Starring Tyler Labine, Alan Tudyk and Katrina Bowden
This is a Canadian comedy horror that you probably never heard of and stars actors you've probably never heard of either. Again this is a kind of movie you either love or hate. The humour of this film is borderline "Scary Movie" humour except with a better storyline and no pop culture. The main element of this movie that makes me love it is the fact that the whole thing is just one giant misunderstanding. It uses clichés from horror movies and a lot of gore. I suggest you give this one a chance.



7.Shutter Island (2010)

Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Ruffalo and Ben Kingsley
A psychological thriller with a confusing storyline that I still have questions about. The ending is what got me. Even after watching this movie multiple times I still pick up on little things every time I watch it and have many "Ohhhhhh." moments where I've finally figured something out. The use of flashbacks makes you understand the story but at the same time confuses you even more. Its definitely a movie that will make you think and you can't really have too much Leonardo DiCaprio.
"Which would be worse? To live as a monster or die as a good man."



8.Cry Baby (1990)

Starring Johnny Depp, Amy Locane and Kim McGuire...
Set in the 50s this movie is a musical that mimics and pokes fun of other musicals at the time such as Grease in the most ridiculous way. The story is about the rivalry between the delinquent "drapes" and the preppy "squares". It's also a love story between Cry Baby Walker and Allison who are in opposite social groups. Tis movie is over the top and the characters are all pretty weird; especially Hatchet Face...



9.Making the Grade (1984)

Starring Judd Nelson, Jonna Lee and Andrew Dice Clay
I don't have much to say about this movie other than the fact that it's and 80's movie starring Judd Nelson. That should be enough information to make you watch it.



10.Crazy, Stupid, Love. (2011)

Starring Steve Carell, Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling.
This romantic, comedy/drama film has a good mix of all of those genres. It makes you laugh, cry and wonder what's going to happen next. The cast has some of todays most famous actors. I believe that any movie Steve Carrell is in will be brilliant. The plot from the beginning follows different stories that gradually merge into each other, but its not until the end that you realize that they are all connected in one glorious scene.