Top 10 films 1965, 75, 85, 95, 05, and 2015. All Countdowns Complete!

[Kalo]

#7 of 2005 War of the Worlds - 36 Points 

 

The film succeeds as pure sensation, an exacting distillation of fear - Jessica Winter, Time Out. 

 

Storyline: As Earth is invaded by alien tripod fighting machines, one family fights for survival.

 

 

Rotten Tomatoes critical Approval rating: 39% 5.6 of 10 average

 

IMDB rating: 7.2

 

 

Coming in at #7 is Steven Spielberg's remake of the sci-fi alien invasion classic war of the worlds, while it may not have received the praise of the 1953 original. it was still deemed by critics and fans as a solid sci-fi epic, with a darker and grim tone. it was nominated for 3 Oscars at the academy awards. 

 

 

#1 Placements: 1

 

 

 

[Plain Old Tele]

KKBB made the top ten????!!!!

:Sarah:

[TalismanRing]

9 minutes ago, Telemachos said:

KKBB made the top ten????!!!!

 

Of course, the only injustice is that it's a better film than any of those currently listed ahead of it.

[4815162342]

22 minutes ago, Telemachos said:

KKBB made the top ten????!!!!

 

Deservedy Tele, Deservedly.

[CoolioD1]

but history of violence outside the top 10 tho

 

 

[Goffe]

34 minutes ago, Kalo said:

#7 of 2005 War of the Worlds - 36 Points 

 

The film succeeds as pure sensation, an exacting distillation of fear - Jessica Winter, Time Out. 

 

Storyline: As Earth is invaded by alien tripod fighting machines, one family fights for survival.

 

 

Rotten Tomatoes critical Approval rating: 39% 5.6 of 10 average

 

IMDB rating: 7.2

 

 

Coming in at #7 is Steven Spielberg's remake of the sci-fi alien invasion classic war of the worlds, while it may not have received the praise of the 1953 original. it was still deemed by critics and fans as a solid sci-fi epic, with a darker and grim tone. it was nominated for 3 Oscars at the academy awards. 

 

 

#1 Placements: 1

 

 

 

yeshh, best sci-fi of all time

[Kalo]

#6 of 2005 Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith - 38 Points 

 

 

 

The final episode of George Lucas' cinematic epic "Star Wars" ends the six-movie series on such a high note that one feels like yelling out, "Rewind!" Yes, rewind through more than 13 hours of bravery, treachery, new worlds, odd creatures and human frailty - Kirk Honeycutt, The Hollywood Reporter. 

 

Storyline: Three years after the onset of the Clone Wars; the noble Jedi Knights are spread out across the galaxy leading a massive clone army in the war against the Separatists. After Chancellor Palpatine is kidnapped, Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi and his former Padawan, Anakin Skywalker, are dispatched to eliminate the evil General Grievous. Meanwhile, Anakin's friendship with the Chancellor arouses suspicion in the Jedi Order, and dangerous to the Jedi Knight himself. When the sinister Sith Lord, Darth Sidious, unveils a plot to take over the galaxy, the fate of Anakin, the Jedi order, and the entire galaxy is at stake. Upon his return, Anakin Skywalker's wife Padme Amidala is pregnant, but he is having visions of her dying in childbirth. Anakin Skywalker ultimately turns his back on the Jedi, thus completing his journey to the dark side and his transformation into Darth Vader. Obi-Wan Kenobi must face his former apprentice in a ferocious lightsaber duel on the fiery world of Mustafar.

 

 

Rotten Tomatoes critical Approval rating: 79% 7.3 of 10 average

IMDB rating: 7.7

 

 

Possibly the most controversial film in the countdown some people love Sith, some hate it. almost all would agree it is by far the best of the prequel trilogy, while the previous instalments were lodged down with wooden dialogue, over exposition and a extremely awkward romance. George Lucas appears to finally tell the story he was meaning to from the beginning, Anakin's fall from grace distant into darkness and ultimately transformation into Dark Lord of the Sith Darth Vader. despite the clumping together of all prequels as terrible films many fans love to do. the film was received positively by critics, in fact some even hailed it the best star wars film since "Empire Strikes Back" it was also the highest grossing film of 2005 with over $380m. While there are still flaws in Sith, and it's acting, the performances of Ewan McGregor and Ian McDiarmid were praised. as was the overall darker, more mature take of the film. 

 

 

*Revenge of the Sith was nominated for Best Makeup at the Oscars. 

Revenge of the Sith was the first film in the star wars series to receive a PG-13 rating. a trend that would continue with JJ Abrams "Force Awakens"

 

 

#1 Placements: 2 

 

 

Edited December 2, 2015 by Kalo

[Kalo]

30 minutes ago, TalismanRing said:

 

Of course, the only injustice is that it's a better film than any of those currently listed ahead of it.

 

I said this countdown was controversial. I haven't seen KKBB. so I have no opinion of it. 

[Plain Old Tele]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[Kalo]

7 minutes ago, Telemachos said:

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[darkelf]

So is this year counting down in reverse order or what?

[Kalo]

#5 of 2005 Brokeback Mountain -  41 Points 

 

Brokeback Mountain aspires to an epic sweep and achieves it, though with singular intimacy and grace. - Joe Morgenstern, Wall Street Journal.

 

Storyline: The story of a forbidden and secretive relationship between two cowboys and their lives over the years.

 

 

Rotten Tomatoes critical Approval rating: 87% 8.2 of 10 average

 

IMDB rating: 7.7

 

 

Coming in at #5 is the Ang Lee Directed Western Romance Drama "Brokeback Mountain" which tells the story of a forbidden romance between two cowboys, in 1960s wyoming and Texas. The film garnered near universal acclaim from critics, and is considering a landmark for bringing LGBT issues into the eyes of mainstream audiences. it was a financial hit grossing over $80m. Jake Gyllenhaal and Heath Ledger were both praised for their performances as star crossed lovers. Brokeback Mountain would go on to be nominated for 8 Oscars, including Best Picture. of which it won three, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Director and best original score. it was also nominated and won the Golden Globe for best Picture, Drama. 

 

 

Brokeback Mountain is the only 2005 release nominated for Best Picture to make the top 10.

#1 Placements: 1

 

 

 

 

[misafeco]

The critics are right about Kingdom of Heaven. One of Ridley's worst films.

[Kalo]

3 hours ago, misafeco said:

The critics are right about Kingdom of Heaven. One of Ridley's worst films.

 

I didn't like it when I saw it, but I was like 14 and had this strange fear of leprosy at the time.

[Jake Gittes]

Kingdom of Heaven's Director's Cut is easily in Scott's top 5.

[Kalo]

#4 of 2005 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire - 46 Points 

 

 

In its last third, The Goblet of Fire builds to a climax of such overpowering dread that you might just forget the rest. Harry grows up in an instant, and the film does, too. -Amy Biancolli, Houston Chronicle.

 

Storyline: Harry finds himself mysteriously selected as an under-aged competitor in a dangerous tournament between three schools of magic.

 

 

Rotten Tomatoes critical Approval rating: 88% 7.5 of 10 average

 

 

IMDB rating: 7.6

 

 

 

At Number 4 is the fourth installment in the insanely successful Harry Potter Series. Goblet of Fire. based on the young Adult Novels by JK Rowling, Goblet of Fire, receiving positive reactions from critics and filmgoers alike, being the first in the series to receive a PG-13 rating, it contained what Azkaban starting of showing a more mature dangerous world for harry potter, and it paid off Goblet of Fire was the highest grossing film at the time since the original harry Potter was released being #1 at the box office worldwide with nearly $900m.  

 

 

Edited December 3, 2015 by Kalo

[Plain Old Tele]

[misafeco]

4 hours ago, Jake Gittes said:

Kingdom of Heaven's Director's Cut is easily in Scott's top 5.

 

Alien

Blade Runner

Thelma & Louise

Gladiator

Black Hawk Down

The Martian

2 of these film are worse than KoH? 

 

It's in his top 5 worst movies with 1492, Robin Hood/Prometheus, The Conselour and Exodus.

 

Goblet of Fire is OK, but it's extremely rushed.

Edited December 3, 2015 by misafeco

[Plain Old Tele]

6 minutes ago, misafeco said:

 

Alien NO

Blade Runner NO

Thelma & Louise NO

Gladiator YES

Black Hawk Down YES

The Martian YES

2 of these film are worse than KoH? 

 

 

Assuming we're talking about the DC, of course.

[Jake Gittes]

The Duellists, Alien, BR, Gladiator, Kingdom of Heaven DC is my Scott top 5.