ACCA Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 So many films to name, but off the top of my head: Batman Begins ... it BLEW me away when I first saw it, in terms of just how DARK it was, and how seriously and respectfully it took the Batman character. Taken ... what a unique, and awesome film that was, where I expected a generic action film. District 9 ... totally blew me away as I didn't know what to expect going into it. Terminator 1 and 2: what can I say, I was speechless the first time I saw both of those films. What more needs to be said? Alien and Aliens: see above answer for Terminator Jurassic Park: see above E.T, Star Wars: same as above. There are so much more, but these are just off the top of my head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 Zero Dark Thirty - I wasn't a fan of Hurt locker so I wasn't expecting to enjoy this much but damn what a gripping movie. Loved the ending, they really didn't hold back. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 Also District 9. My most anticipated movies of 2009 were D9, Star Trek, Avatar ad Watchmen. D9 is one of few movies tht actually exceeded my high expectations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishstick Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 BB - really didn't care for Burton Batman and B&R was,well, lol. ZDT - thought Hurt Locker was extremly forgettable so I was susprised how much I identified with Maya. Thor - trailers were pure shit. TA - I expected to like it but not to OMG love it. IB - This takes the cake. I honestly didn't think even my man QT would pull of such a crazy concept. Boy was I wrong. TDK - I was blown away by BB already but this... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mahnamahna Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 I would say:Up - I thought it'd be a fun kids adventure movie... had no idea Ellie was in it or anything so it was a HUGE surprise lol. One of the best films of 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatebox Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 Shutter Island - I was expecting a generic murder myster but damn, Scorcese brings the atmosphere and it may be DiCaprio's best performance yet. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Lux Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 The only movie that completely floored me was The Matrix. The first scene alone just completely blew me away. I also got to mention Toy Story 3, I'm a big fan of Toy Story but time had passed and going in I didn't really know what to think of this second sequel. In the very first scene I got a lump in my throat and it didn't subside, still cannot see it without crying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockNrollaDIM Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Cloud Atlas definitely. I thought it was gonna be a joke going into it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmrscott Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 (edited) Just a couple Goldeneye - Watched this film when i was about 9, was completely blown away by how cool James Bond was. Cloverfield - This film really got my attention, just wanted to know more after the credits had rolled... Edited July 23, 2013 by mrmrscott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainJackSparrow Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 Chronicle.Mama.Man Of Steel. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dilusha Bandara Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Chronicle.Mama.Man Of Steel. MOS? Shit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dilusha Bandara Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 2001: A Space Odyssey The Dark Knight The Godfather Titanic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChD Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Cloud Atlas... Even it's 4minute extended trailer blew me away. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
langer Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Click - I wasn't expecting a strong father/son scene like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omario Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Fellowship of the ring...my intro to Tolkein and my love grew from there. Went in without even knowing what the movie was called...walked out with a shocked expression on my face. I couldnt believe how great a movie it was. Inception - Trailers were amazing as were the reviews. This movie cemented Nolans greatness for me after The Dark Knight. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Films Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 WalleToy story 3Titanic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sims Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Just saw Princess Mononoke for the first time. I expected it to be good, but I was absolutely mesmerized. On par with Spirited Away IMO. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rukaio101 Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Speed Racer. To say I didn't see that one coming is a major understatement. Seriously, I only got the DVD because there was a 2 for 1 offer in a DVD store I frequent and I couldn't find anything more interesting to go with another DVD I actually wanted to buy. I had to force myself to watch it after I decided to watch all the DVDs I owned which I hadn't yet watched. Now, I can honestly say that Speed Racer is probably one of my favourite films of all time. Also, as a lot of other people have said, Cloud Atlas. Wachowski films seem to be turning up a lot here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blankments Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Recently, Fruitvale Station. I expected it to be good, but it was wow. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatMovieGuy Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 recently watched "I'm a cyborg but that's OK" what can I say but this year I've seem to have established a Korean film fetish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
