Guest EricMM Report post Posted August 12, 2002 What movie in your estimation says everything, does everything, and means everything that a movie should? Personally I would chose "Ferris Beuler's Day Off." It's a comedy which I like, it's got a couple of inspiring messages, it's really funny (again) and it's idealistic. Plus it has many a markout moment in it. Anytime I see the words "Save Ferris" I snicker, anytime i head "Anyone? Anyone?" I laugh... I just think if I had to be on a desert Isle with one movie, that'd be it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest bob_barron Report post Posted August 12, 2002 Dirty Work Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Your Olympic Hero1 Report post Posted August 12, 2002 PCU Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest converge241 Report post Posted August 12, 2002 Ghost World does every little thing right Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Lethargic Report post Posted August 12, 2002 The Crow. Got action, got violence, got horror, got romance, got some humor, got great sets, direction, script, acting. My favorite movie of all time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest CoreyLazarus416 Report post Posted August 12, 2002 How does The Crow have horror? I know it has suspense, and used to be filed under "thriller" at some movie stores...but horror? For me, High Fidelity. John Cusack AND Jack Black in the same movie. How could you go wrong? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest godthedog Report post Posted August 12, 2002 well, i'm in the process of making a movie that's about what i'm all about, so i'll get back to you on it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest red_file Report post Posted August 12, 2002 To say that there is a single movie that does everything right and encompasses everything that a movie should be implies that all movies are striving for the same thing. I can't say that I agree with such an idea. How could one compare Some Like It Hot and A Clockwork Orange? Or American Beauty and Metropolis (any of the versions)? I will say that in the past when I'd watch The Shawshank Redemption I would always be amazed at how well it came together and how much it was able to touch me. That one, I guess. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest TheZsaszHorsemen Report post Posted August 12, 2002 Big Trouble in Little China Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest redbaron51 Report post Posted August 12, 2002 For me, High Fidelity. John Cusack AND Jack Black in the same movie. How could you go wrong? it is truly a master piece Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest sk8420kid Report post Posted August 12, 2002 Requiem For A Dream. I live in a small suburban town where drug use is very high, and people have been arrested and od'd many times. I used to think that doing heavy drugs was simply a part of the life I lived. I can honestly say this movie changed my life. I found it amazing how easy I could relate to Marlon Wayans and Jared Leto, I have friends who talk bout h like its no big deal. Now I won't touch anything heavier then alcohol or weed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest C.H.U.D. Report post Posted August 12, 2002 Who Framed Roger Rabbit. Everytime I watch this movie, I wish I lived in that world, where toons and people lived together. I'd spend every day in Toon Town. Sometimes I get depressed because I know it isn't real and I wish it was. Wierd, huh? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Lethargic Report post Posted August 12, 2002 How does The Crow have horror? I know it has suspense, and used to be filed under "thriller" at some movie stores...but horror? It's about a guy that comes back from the dead, puts on a "mask" and slaughters people. What's NOT horror about that? I didn't say it WAS a horror movie. I said it had some elements of horror. Which is what the topic asked. What movie do you think has all the elements in it. The Crow is a perfect example of a movie that has a lot of elements from several genres all mixed into one movie. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Lethargic Report post Posted August 12, 2002 For me, High Fidelity. John Cusack AND Jack Black in the same movie. How could you go wrong? How could you go wrong? Well, by putting John Cusack and Jack Black in the same movie for starters. haha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest CoreyLazarus416 Report post Posted August 12, 2002 So, suddenly, if somebody is resurrected, it's horror? By that reasoning, The Bible is one big horror novel. The Crow had more to do with love and its power than horror, although I can see why you reasoned that it had elements of horror (although not really, since it's more sci-fi/action ). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Lethargic Report post Posted August 12, 2002 So, suddenly, if somebody is resurrected, it's horror? By that reasoning, The Bible is one big horror novel. The Crow had more to do with love and its power than horror, although I can see why you reasoned that it had elements of horror (although not really, since it's more sci-fi/action ). If my Grandma won't watch it cause it scares her, it's horror. haha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest meanmaisch Report post Posted August 13, 2002 Rushmore- beaming rays of hope that turn into crushing disappointments. That's life for ya. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest CoreyLazarus416 Report post Posted August 13, 2002 So, suddenly, if somebody is resurrected, it's horror? By that reasoning, The Bible is one big horror novel. The Crow had more to do with love and its power than horror, although I can see why you reasoned that it had elements of horror (although not really, since it's more sci-fi/action ). If my Grandma won't watch it cause it scares her, it's horror. haha Using that logic, Ghost Dog is a horror movie. My grandmother won't watch it because it's about a "piece of black trash killing upper-class white citizens." It scares her because she thinks she's an upper-class white citizen, and is a huge bigot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Lethargic Report post Posted August 13, 2002 So, suddenly, if somebody is resurrected, it's horror? By that reasoning, The Bible is one big horror novel. The Crow had more to do with love and its power than horror, although I can see why you reasoned that it had elements of horror (although not really, since it's more sci-fi/action ). If my Grandma won't watch it cause it scares her, it's horror. haha Using that logic, Ghost Dog is a horror movie. My grandmother won't watch it because it's about a "piece of black trash killing upper-class white citizens." It scares her because she thinks she's an upper-class white citizen, and is a huge bigot. It also has Forest Whitaker as a samurai. That's pretty scary. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest JaKyL25 Report post Posted August 13, 2002 I dunno what movie says and means everything a movie SHOULD, but if you're asking which movie most represents me and my life and my problems, that's easy: Clerks Especially with the Alternate Ending I swear, some of the conversations between Dante & Randal are like my id talking to my superego. I told my friends that and they all noted that I was right. Scary. So basically, I am Dante Hicks, but I wish to be Randal Graves. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Rabbi_wilson13 Report post Posted August 13, 2002 I'm going to have to go with Ferris Bueller's Day Off as well. I could watch that movie forever. It's got some great humor, a coming of age story, character evolution and a music scene. Great stuff. Close behind that is probably Good Morning, Vietnam. Action, romance, high high comedy and just a fun movie. High Fidelity is a great choice, too, and if you judge if a movie is scary or not by your grandma, you possibly should change your system. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Lethargic Report post Posted August 13, 2002 Well, like I said before. I never said the movie was scary at all. In case you guys aren't bright enough to figure it out, the grandma thing was a JOKE. All I said was that the movie had some horror elements mixed in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest HBK16 Report post Posted August 13, 2002 Dirty Work Hell ya!! Norm rules! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Si82 Report post Posted August 13, 2002 I will say that in the past when I'd watch The Shawshank Redemption I would always be amazed at how well it came together and how much it was able to touch me. That one, I guess. I gotta agree. The Shawshank Redemption is a great movie. Not only does it have a great message of hope but it also has friendship mixed in with harseness (is that a word?) of prison life in Shawshank and the way is ends. Man what a movie! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest J*ingus Report post Posted August 13, 2002 I don't know about a "perfect movie" or anything like that, but when talking about perfect for me, The Tall Guy is the one that comes to mind. Jeff Goldblum IS me in that flick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Ravenbomb Report post Posted August 14, 2002 *Whew* this is a tough question. The only one I can think of right now is The Big Kahuna, but I'll have to get back to you on this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest RavishingRickRudo Report post Posted August 14, 2002 Shawshank Redemption, hands down. -Strong Message (Hope is the best thing) -Symbolism (Light and Dark) -Comedy (Haywood) -Drama -Build -Foreshadowing -Bait-and-switch -Great Musical Score -Touching Ending -Great Acting -Replayability (Everytime it's on TBS) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest LexLugerRules Report post Posted August 14, 2002 Do The Right Thing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest razazteca Report post Posted August 14, 2002 I second the nomination for Big Trouble in Little China Comedy Action Kung Fu and it was a head of its time or Fight Club self discovery F the establishment Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest kkktookmybabyaway Report post Posted August 14, 2002 Hmmm, first movie that came to mind was "Office Space"... Especially whenever I get a case of the "Moon-days" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
