BOT Top 100 Movies of All Time: The Empire Strikes Back... Again... For the Third Time...

[Ethan Hunt]

18 minutes ago, Treetrunk Special said:

Knowing is much better than people give it credit for. But it's still fun to rip on it, given some of the bonkers plot, imagery, and embarrassingly shoddy effects 

The biggest joke of all is the score

[Wrath]

2 hours ago, Goffe said:

I like Guardians very much, but I'm afraid my opinion on it might change for the worse once I see it a second time.

Well, I can't speak for you personally. But for me, I found GotG to be one of the most rewatchable movies I've ever seen. I've seen it ~6 times, and every time I see it I spot some new clever detail I hadn't seen before. Part of this is because a lot of really good lines are either mumbled or said just when something loud happens and can be kinda hard to pick out. Which isn't really a complement, but it does serve to make the movie more rewatchable.

 

I think Civil War passes GotG as the MCU's "best" movie (and Civil War is the only MCU movie I voted for), but GotG is the most fun MCU movie.

 

Which is a significant achievement, because GotG might be the MCU movie with the most exposition-heavy start. I mean, the characters are all running around doing stuff and saying lines, but it isn't until about the prison break-out part (30+ minutes in) that a first time viewer has learned enough to have any idea who these characters are, or how they fit together or even what's going on. Yet its still funny and engaging. That's probably also part of why its rewatchable. You don't have the initial 30 minutes of "WTF is going on?"

Edited May 18, 2016 by Wrath

[ThiagoMaia]

 

This is my list:

 

#1

1.    Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)

#2-5

2.    Fight Club (1999)

3.    Scenic Route (2013)

4.    2012 (2009)

5.    Home Alone (1990)

#6-10

6.    Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011)

7.    Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest (2006)

8.    Transformers (2007)

9.    Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009)

10.    Journey to the Center of the Earth (2008)

#11-25

11.    Fury (2014)

12.    Green Street Hooligans (2005)

13.    The Experiment (2010)

14.    Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island (1998)

15.    War of the Worlds (2005)

16.    The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)

17.    Star Trek (2009)

18.    Pacific Rim (2013)

19.    Total Recall (2012)

20.    Donnie Darko (2001)

21.    Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (2010)

22.    The Martian (2015)

23.    Knowing (2009)

24.    The Mist (2007)

25.    The Lord of the Ring: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)

#26-50

26.    Pathology (2008)

27.    Chronicle (2012)

28.    Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005)

29.    Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters (2013)

30.    Inception (2010)

31.    Sherlock Holmes (2009)

32.    The Day After Tomorrow (2004)

33.    Never Back Down (2008)

34.    Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End (2007) 

35.    Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007)

36.    My Soul to Take (2010)

37.    The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013)

38.    Star Wars: Episode III: Revenge of the Sith (2005)

39.    Jumper (2008)

40.    Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Roderick Rules (2011)

41.    The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 (2015)

42.    St. Trinian’s (2007)

43.    Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016)

44.    X-Men: The Last Stand (2006)

45.    The Bourne Identity (2002)

46.    Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)

47.    The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005)

48.    The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014)

49.    Star Trek Into Darkness (2013)

50.    Freier Fall (2013)

#51-100

51.    Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009)

52.    Inkheart (2009)

53.    Dorian Gray (2009)

54.    The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008)

55.    The Wolf of Wall Street (2013)

56.    Lemony Snicket’s A Series Of Unfortunate Events (2004)

57.    The Da Vinci Code (2006)

58.    Bridge to Terabithia (2007)

59.    Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 (2010)

60.    Everest (2015)

61.    Captain Philips (2013)

62.    Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)

63.    Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002)

64.    Deadpool (2016)

65.    Ratatouille (2007)

66.    Cloverfield (2008)

67.    Love and Other Drugs (2010)

68.    Kingsman: The Secret Service (2015)

69.    Angels & Demons (2009)

70.    Shutter Island (2010)

71.    Interstellar (2014)

72.    Jupiter Ascending (2015)

73.    Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (2001)

74.    Imaginaerum (2012)

75.    The Fast and the Furious (2001)

76.    Turistas (2006)

77.    Frozen (2010) NOT THE ANIMATED ONE

78.    Fear (1996)

79.    Avatar (2009)

80.    Salt (2010)

81.    Burlesque (2010)

82.    Man of Steel (2013)

83.    Jeepers Creepers 2 (2003)

84.    The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (2015)

85.    Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)

86.    Spectre (2015)

87.    Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol (2011)

88.    The Adventures of Tintin (2011)

89.    Beastly (2011)

90.    The Matrix Revolutions (2003)

91.    The Dark Knight Rises (2012)

92.    Taken 2 (2012)

93.    Project X (2012)

94.    Underworld: Evolution (2006)

95.    The Covenant (2006)

96.    Maleficent (2014)

97.    Gone Girl (2014)

98.    Dracula Untold (2014)

99.    The Hills Have Eyes (2006)

100.    Van Helsing (2004)

As you can see, I have excellent taste[emoji14]

 

 

Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters?

Okay...

[cannastop]

1 hour ago, Baumer said:

I used to just want to have sex with James. Now i want to marry him.

Something no teenager wants to hear from a 40 year old man.

[Daxtreme]

58 minutes ago, ThiagoMaia said:

Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters?

Okay...

 

[ThiagoMaia]

Does "The French Connection" stand a chance of making this list? I watched it two days ago, and really liked it. Not sure if it would get in my list, but the soundtrack is one of the best ever.

[DAJK]

Green Mile better make the list. 

[DAJK]

Same with Titanic. Top 10 materiel. I also hope (but doubt) Mrs Doubtfire and Bridge to Terabithia show up.

[TalismanRing]

2 hours ago, Wrath said:

I actually don't like Its a Wonderful Life. I mean, isn't the guy guilty of bank fraud?

 

1) That's just sad.

2) How so?  By using his own money to give out during the panic run on the Savings & Loan when people demanded money they had no immediate legal right to?  Or when his uncle loses money during a deposit (loses as in Potter picks it up and leaves with it)?

 

GOTG doesn't even make my Top 10 MCU movies.  It's pretty to look at and a I like the tree.

[baumer]

1 hour ago, cannastop said:

Something no teenager wants to hear from a 40 year old man.

 

Are you jealous?  Jump lover boy, I'll love you.

[narniadis]

@Wrath one thing to keep in mind with your comment about bank fraud is that the film takes place in the years before most of the rules and regulations we have now that would constitute bank fraud. Its been a few years since I have seen the film but as a financial guy / banker for the past 6 years there is nothing that causes me to say he would have been found guilty much less indited. However the time frame was much different and the bank runs generally don't happen like that anymore. Mr. Potter on the other hand could be considered a part of conspiracy in order to benefit himself and his bank

[baumer]

Besides, @James already knows there's only two men that would make me experiment....one is Ryan Reynolds, the other is James.

[baumer]

1 minute ago, narniadis said:

@Wrath one thing to keep in mind with your comment about bank fraud is that the film takes place in the years before most of the rules and regulations we have now that would constitute bank fraud. Its been a few years since I have seen the film but as a financial guy / banker for the past 6 years there is nothing that causes me to say he would have been found guilty much less indited. However the time frame was much different and the bank runs generally don't happen like that anymore. Mr. Potter on the other hand could be considered a part of conspiracy in order to benefit himself and his bank

 

Interesting.

[narniadis]

9 minutes ago, Baumer said:

 

Interesting.

 

Yeah, the 20s and 30s are interesting years for bank history - since much of what we know today came as a result of decisions made back then (such as not having enough currency on hand to meet demand, no FDIC, etc.) I was reading an article this morning about a group of bankers here in OK who pled guilty to bank fraud (totaling over 100m) that led to their bank failing and the bank I worked for at the time taking them over. Too many risky loans made without proper refinement and research = bad business & jail time if caught, but those rules weren't in existence in the days depicted by that film so the men would have been publicly shamed but probably wouldn't have gone to jail. Consider it like today where unless there is rampant fraud involved having a business go bankrupt isn't going to send you to jail   but things changed for the better thankfully.

[Dementeleus]

But despite all that, IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE is still overrated.  

[TalismanRing]

7 minutes ago, Telemachos said:

But despite all that, IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE is still overrated.  

 

It's because no one eats a lizard, isn't it? 

[Dementeleus]

7 minutes ago, TalismanRing said:

 

It's because no one eats a lizard, isn't it? 

 

Whaaat?

[Kalo]

12 hours ago, The Panda said:

Number 71

Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)

35 Points (14 Votes, Avg Score 43.4614)

 

"I am Groot."

 

Top 10 Placements: 1 Placement

Changes in Rankings Over Time: 2014 (Not Ranked), 2013 (Not Ranked), 2012 (Not Ranked)

Tomatometer: 91%

Box Office: 333.18m (353.30m Adjusted)

Most Notable Awards Recognition: 2 Oscar Nominations

IMDb Synopsis: After stealing a mysterious orb in the far reaches of outer space, Peter Quill from Earth, is now the main target of a manhunt led by the villain known as Ronan the Accuser. To help fight Ronan and his team and save the galaxy from his power, Quill creates a team of space heroes known as the "Guardians of the Galaxy" to save the world.

Critic Opinion: "A lot of the commendation needs to fall on James Gunn. This is his first big-budget effort, and he didn’t have to sacrifice his wit or sharpness to make a labor of love. He was able to present a film that pieced together elements of testosterone, geekiness, nostalgia, sweetness, drama, and loads of comedy almost flawlessly. This movie had success written all over it thanks to his determined vision and strong cast of characters. There’s a reason such an obscure comic was greenlit for a sequel before it was determined if it would be successful. And I, for one, cannot wait until the inevitable crossover with the Avengers.  Guardians of the Galaxy is not your typical superhero film, and it doesn’t pretend to be something it’s not. You’re gonna feel two things coming out of this movie: a childlike excitement for a sci-fi action movie, and discomfort in your pain-stricken face from uproarious laughter. More fun comic book films please!" - John Rodriguez

User Opinion: "Absolutely fantastic and amazing film
It was hilarious and I loved all the references
The soundtrack was epic
The acting was fantastic but you would expect none the less with a cast including Zoe Saldana, Karen Gillan, Chris Pratt, John C Reilly, Glenn Close, Benico Del Toro, Bradley Cooper, Vin Diesel and so so many more
The characters were really well introduced and it was easy to root for the guardians
Groot was fantastic and I love Gamora
The plot was really good
The special effects looked amazing and great
That screenplay was one of the best of the last few years as it was so funny, great and well-written
This is the best ever Marvel film after The Avengers and everyone needs to go and see it immediately " - Films

Personal Comment: Guardians of the Galaxy marks the 4th Marvel film to make the list out of five, and the 3rd MCU film to make the list.  This is also the 4th "superhero" movie to make the countdown, leaving four more to go.  Guardians of the Galaxy can also be seen as the film that saved the Summer of 2014 from being a complete Box Office disaster, it's also a movie that received immediate love for its throwback to 80s Sci-Fi Adventure blended with the pristine effects that come with being an MCU film.  It is often viewed as one of the best, if not the best, film in the in the MCU and it's also the only one in it yet to not feature an Avenger (although it'll inevitably crossover with them).

 

 

 

GOTG has one of the best opening title scenes ever, I don't know how they can top it in Vol 2. Also this should be higher than Avengers and Iron Man, but it's placement is acceptable(ish) at least. 

 

 

[Kalo]

8 hours ago, Baumer said:

Booooo Guardians.

 

 

[Kalo]

1 hour ago, Telemachos said:

But despite all that, IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE is still overrated.  

 

  It's a Wonderful life is the best pre 1950s film ever made. (that I've seen)

Edited May 18, 2016 by Kalo