It is time to continue the countdown of my personal top 100. This week with numbers 80 to 71.
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80. Dead Mans’ Shoes
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This tough revenge film about a soldier who returns to his hometwon is one you won’t forget quickly because of its tense atmosphere and an amazing performance by Paddy Considine.
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79. Scarface
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A movie in which Al Pacino not only gives one of his best performances in his career, but one that also is a perfect snapshot of the eighties and its excess against the backdrop of the cocain trade in Miami. Say hello to my little friend.
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78. Taxi Driver
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A movie I recently rewatched and one that must have been studied shot for shot by many film students. Martin Scorcese beautifully captures the dirty streets of seventies New York by attaching it to a taxi. It shows what those streets can do to a person in the form of Travis Bickle, wonderfully brought to life by Robert de Niro. His character is an war veteran who spends his sleepless nights driving his cab around, witnessing the dark sides of society. A character who decides things should be different and is willing to go to extremes for that. You talking to me?
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77. The Dark Knight
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Even though I’m not the biggest fan of superhero movies, The Dark Knight is one I haven’t forgotten. And yes, the biggest reason for that is Heath Ledger, who plays the highly unpredicatable and very dangerous Joker. It would be he last role, but one that made him unforgettable.
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76. Vertigo
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A classic psychological thriller from Hitchcock starring James Stewart and Kim Novak. Of course the movie is well-known for its “dolly zoom”, but it’s the story which pulled me in and never let go. [My review]
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75. 21 Grams
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A film which will make you feel completely lost during the first twenty minutes, but which eventually leave a lasting impression through its story who are all connected as a result of an accident. Beautiful roles by both Benicio del Toro and Sean Penn.
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74. The Thing
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One of those movies that proves that practical effects can still be more convincing than CGI. Normally I’m not into horror/monstermovies, but this John Carpenter film, which is set in a remote location (in the snow) thrills from beginning to end. And it still holds up so many years later.[My review]
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73. The Abyss
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James Cameron is known for his love for the ocean (he visited the Titanic and even set a record by diving to the deepest point in the ocean with a purpose built submarine) and his love for movies. In The Abyss he adds those two together and the result is a great science fiction film about a group who has to get a sunken submarine of the ocean floor and makes a mysterious discovery.[My review]
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72. Sherlock Jr.
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Fantastic silent movie by Buster Keaton, who doesn’t only do some amazing stunts, but also shows the kind of freedom the format of cinema offers to play and experiment with (for example a scene in which he steps into a movie that’s playing in a theater).[My review]
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71. Kill Bill
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Although we are still waiting on the release of “The Whole Bloody Affair” version, I had to include these two movies into one entry (as that’s the way Tarantino wanted it released). If you were forcing me to only pick one I would go for the second movie as I prefer the dialogue in that one.
Some great picks, here. Particularly glad to see The Dark Knight make the cut. Love that one plus 71, 76, 78, and 79.
Some? They are all great 😉 hahahaha
I agree the SFX are great in The Thing, just I didn’t think the story lived up to the hype.
I love Vertigo, The Abyss, Taxi Driver, and Sherlock Jr
Shame you didn’t like it as much. I never watch those type of movies, so that maybe is also a reason I really loved it so much.
I now really want to see Dead Man’s Shoes…
Do check it out as it is one that is unlike any other film.
Great post 🙂 I look forward to seeing future ones, there were a few there that I had never heard of, mainly “In The Abyss” which sounds like something I might like.
Good to see Dead Man’s Shoes on there, I remember loving that when I first saw it. I must watch it again
cheers
I’m planning to post these weekly, so they are coming. The Abyss is a well worth watching.
It’s been a while since I last saw Dead Man’s Shoes, but do want to watch it again.
First of all, loving this new look!
Great list, Nostra! Kill Bill Vol. I is my favorite movie ever, so of course that’d be in my list. I’d also include TDK from your picks.
Thank you. Wanted to have a clean look, which also looks great on a mobile devices and this theme fit the bill perfectly.
Wow, Kill Bill your favourite movie ever, nice to hear that. It’s been a while since I’ve seen the whole movie (saw part of it recently when it was on TV).
“Vertigo” is in the right place. I never get why so many people think it is Hitchcock’s best film. I’m guessing we’ll see a few more of his films later on the list.
I have chosen at least one other.