Caporegime
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When you decide a "best film", you really have to think hard on several levels, missing one of them means no cookie.
1 - Did it achieve what it set out to do.
For example, not many people would put Amelie at the top of their list for best movie. Since it isn't big budget, it is not an Action movie or Thriller (where the biggest fan base movie goers are). Not to mention it is totally in French ! But did it hit the spot? Hell yes, Amelie is pretty much perfect in terms of hitting everyone of its target when it comes to a feel good romantic comedy with a happy ending. I dare anyone who finish watching that not with a smile and a sense of the world is a nicer place after watching that.
2 - Does it hold your attention.
It doesn't have to be all action for a movie to hold my attention, if it is just gun fight through out i'd be bored after 3 minutes anyway. The movie has got to pace itself well, this is where a good film distinguish itself from a bad one. You need a tight script, good acting, good direction with good editing in order to hold the audience (at least me anyway)'s attention. The moment the movie slacks a bit, or it goes off in a tangen or where the acting seems unbelieveble i tends to wanders and look at my watch.
Some people have mention some films are too long so it doesn't deserve the title, absolute rubbish i say. Edit a film like the Godfather Pt 2 down an hour will be like missing half the story and you will butcher a masterpiece. Agreed that some films are too long (A.I springs to mind, last 20 mins could be cut off), but a good director knows what details and scenes his film needs for it to bring the story across to the audience. And if he has done it right, then the time should flies by.
For that i will name a few that are my favourites
Almost Famous (Untitled) - captured the feel of the 70's and the coming of age of an teenager perfectly.
Forest Gump - Touching, poignent, sweet movie of a man's journey
Lord of the Rings - Can't really seperate them, and movie making to a whole new level of which i doubt we will ever see again.
When Harry Met Sally - Sharp dialogue, witty, funny and warms your heart.
Shakespeare in Love - Very clever movie, if you know a bit about shakespeares' plays beforehand will make this even more enjoyable.
Well, others on my list that i think are good - Godfather, T2, Aliens, Alien, Shawshank, Die Hard....and many others. These are not my favourites simply because either i can only watch them once in a LONG time (ie Godfather) or that i'd forget about them not long after i exited the cinema, it was good while i was watching it but it doesn't give me something to think about afterwards.
1 - Did it achieve what it set out to do.
For example, not many people would put Amelie at the top of their list for best movie. Since it isn't big budget, it is not an Action movie or Thriller (where the biggest fan base movie goers are). Not to mention it is totally in French ! But did it hit the spot? Hell yes, Amelie is pretty much perfect in terms of hitting everyone of its target when it comes to a feel good romantic comedy with a happy ending. I dare anyone who finish watching that not with a smile and a sense of the world is a nicer place after watching that.
2 - Does it hold your attention.
It doesn't have to be all action for a movie to hold my attention, if it is just gun fight through out i'd be bored after 3 minutes anyway. The movie has got to pace itself well, this is where a good film distinguish itself from a bad one. You need a tight script, good acting, good direction with good editing in order to hold the audience (at least me anyway)'s attention. The moment the movie slacks a bit, or it goes off in a tangen or where the acting seems unbelieveble i tends to wanders and look at my watch.
Some people have mention some films are too long so it doesn't deserve the title, absolute rubbish i say. Edit a film like the Godfather Pt 2 down an hour will be like missing half the story and you will butcher a masterpiece. Agreed that some films are too long (A.I springs to mind, last 20 mins could be cut off), but a good director knows what details and scenes his film needs for it to bring the story across to the audience. And if he has done it right, then the time should flies by.
For that i will name a few that are my favourites
Almost Famous (Untitled) - captured the feel of the 70's and the coming of age of an teenager perfectly.
Forest Gump - Touching, poignent, sweet movie of a man's journey
Lord of the Rings - Can't really seperate them, and movie making to a whole new level of which i doubt we will ever see again.
When Harry Met Sally - Sharp dialogue, witty, funny and warms your heart.
Shakespeare in Love - Very clever movie, if you know a bit about shakespeares' plays beforehand will make this even more enjoyable.
Well, others on my list that i think are good - Godfather, T2, Aliens, Alien, Shawshank, Die Hard....and many others. These are not my favourites simply because either i can only watch them once in a LONG time (ie Godfather) or that i'd forget about them not long after i exited the cinema, it was good while i was watching it but it doesn't give me something to think about afterwards.
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