Too tempting to pass up - IMDb movie lists
Borrowed from firecat. Now you’ll all have a hint of how many years of my life have been spent watching movies. 
IMDB 100 best/worst movies
bold: ones I’ve seen
underlined: ones I’ve seen part of
italic: comments
The following comment was presumably made by firecat, but I’m leaving it in because it’s only too true:
[snobbery] This is obviously a popularity contest, not the top 100 of someone who actually knows anything about film. [/snobbery]
Here we go.
IMDB 100 Best Movies:
1. Godfather, The (1972)
2. Shawshank Redemption, The (1994) Own it on DVD
3. Godfather: Part II, The (1974)
4. Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The (2001)
5. Schindler’s List (1993)
6. Citizen Kane (1941)
7. Casablanca (1942) Own it on DVD. One of my faves.
8. Seven Samurai (1954)
9. Star Wars (1977)
10. Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964)
11. Memento (2000) This was clearly a fantastic film, but it creeped me out too much by the halfway point. I was sad to have to stop it, but I could watch no more without ensuring nightmares. And I know, most people didn’t react so strongly. I have no idea why it got to me so much.
12. One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (1975)
13. Rear Window (1954)
14. Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, The (2002)
15. Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
16. Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
17. Usual Suspects, The (1995) Own it on DVD. Wonderful!
18. Amélie (2001) Own it on DVD. Love it.
19. Pulp Fiction (1994) Own it on DVD
20. North by Northwest (1959) We tried watching this just recently, actually, but it wouldn’t play on our DVD player. Bummer.
21. Psycho (1960) Too scary for me.
22. Silence of the Lambs, The (1991)
23. 12 Angry Men (1957)
24. Lawrence of Arabia (1962) Have never gotten around to this one. I’ll have to add it to my library holds list.
25. It’s a Wonderful Life (1946)
26. The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966) This is another one I’ve been meaning to see. Library holds list!
27. Goodfellas (1990) Casino was much better.
28. American Beauty (1999) Own it on DVD
29. Vertigo (1958)
30. Pianist, The (2002) There’s a long line ahead of me on this one at the library. Maybe in a few months I’ll have seen it.
31. Sunset Blvd. (1950)
32. Apocalypse Now (1979) I’ve wanted to see this for a long time, but I think it’d be too hard for me to watch.
33. Some Like It Hot (1959)
34. Matrix, The (1999) Own it on DVD
35. To Kill a Mockingbird (1962)
36. Taxi Driver (1976)
37. Third Man, The (1949)
38. Paths of Glory (1957) I’m unfamiliar with this one. Library holds list!
39. Fight Club (1999)
40. Boot, Das (1981)
41. L.A. Confidential (1997) Own it on DVD
42. Double Indemnity (1944) Own it on DVD. One of my faves.
43. Chinatown (1974)
44. Requiem for a Dream (2000)
45. Maltese Falcon, The (1941)
46. Singin’ in the Rain (1952)
47. Bridge on the River Kwai, The (1957) Another one I’ve been meaning to see. Library holds list!
48. Sen to Chihiro no kamikakushi (2001) AKA - Spirited Away Long line ahead of me at the library, but I’m looking forward to it.
49. Saving Private Ryan (1998) I’ve been directed away from this one as being too brutal for me. But I’ve also heard it’s very good. I sometimes wish I weren’t so sensitive about scary or violent movies, but I guess I’m glad I’m not desensitized. (She says, even though she owns a copy of Pulp Fiction. I know, I know: I can’t explain the difference. Or, well, I could, but it’d sound like a rationalization.
50. All About Eve (1950) Own it on DVD. One of my very favorites.
51. M (1931)
52. Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975) Own it on DVD
53. Raging Bull (1980)
54. Once Upon a Time in the West (1968) Library holds list!
55. Se7en (1995)
56. Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon (2000)
57. Wizard of Oz, The (1939)
58. 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
59. Vita e bella, La (1997) AKA: Life is Beautiful
60. American History X (1998) Library holds list!
61. Sting, The (1973)
62. Touch of Evil (1958) Another one I’ve been meaning to see. Library holds list!
63. Manchurian Candidate, The (1962)
64. Alien (1979) We own it on DVD, but just for Karsten. I’m sure it’s too scary for me.
65. Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939)
66. Rashemon (1950) Library holds list!
67. Leon (1994) (Known as ‘The Professional’ in the US) Library holds list!
68. Annie Hall (1977) Own it on DVD. One of my faves.
69. Great Escape, The (1963)
70. Clockwork Orange, A (1971) Another one in Karsten’s DVD collection. It’s too much for me.
71. Treasure of the Sierra Madre, The (1948) Library holds list!
72. Reservoir Dogs (1992) I respect Tarantino and would love to see this, but I’m sure it’s too brutal for me.
73. Sixth Sense, The (1999)
74. Jaws (1975) Library holds list, I think. I’m not excited about it, but I think I can handle it, and it’s a landmark film.
75. Amadeus (1984) Own it on DVD. One of my very faves.
76. On the Waterfront (1954) I want to see this so badly, but the library only has a copy on VHS and we don’t have a VCR. I’ll rent it from an actual video store one of these days.
77. Ran (1985) Library holds list!
78. Braveheart (1995)
79. High Noon (1952)
80. Fargo (1996) Own it on DVD
81. Blade Runner (1982)
82. Apartment, The (1960)
83. Aliens (1986) Nope, too much scariness for me.
84. Toy Story 2 (1999)
85. Strangers on a Train (1951) Library holds list!
86. Modern Times (1936)
87. Shining, The (1980)
88. Donnie Darko (2001)
89. Duck Soup (1933)
90. Princess Bride, The (1987) Own it on DVD
91. Lola rennt (Run Lola, Run) (1998)
92. City Lights (1931)
93. General, The (1927)
94. Metropolis (1927)
95. Searchers, The (1956)
96. Full Metal Jacket (1987)
97. Notorious (1946)
98. Manhattan (1979) Own it on DVD
99. Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969)
100. Graduate, The (1967) Own it on DVD. One of my faves.
IMDB 100 Worst Movies:
1. From Justin to Kelly (2003)
2. ‘Manos’ the Hands of Fate (1966)
3. Future War (1997)
4. Gigli (2003)
5. Space Mutiny (1988)
6. Troll 2 (1990)
7. Eegah (1962)
8. Hobgoblins (1987)
9. Backyard Dogs (2000)
10. Santa with Muscles (1996)
11. Werewolf (1996)
12. Going Overboard (1989)
13. Glitter (2001)
14. Police Academy: Mission to Moscow (1994)
15. Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie (1997)
16. Santa Claus Conquers the Martians (1964)
17. Kazaam (1996)
18. Leonard Part 6 (1987)
19. Battlefield Earth: A Saga of the Year 3000 (2000)
20. Lawnmower Man 2: Beyond Cyberspace (1996)
21. Hercules in New York (1970)
22. It’s Pat (1994)
23. Baby Geniuses (1999)
24. 2001: A Space Travesty (2000)
25. Jaws: The Revenge (1987)
26. Cool as Ice (1991)
27. Bolero (1984)
28. Mitchell (1975)
29. Police Academy 6: City Under Siege (1989)
30. Teen Wolf Too (1987)
31. Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre, The (1994)
32. Smokey and the Bandit III (1983)
33. Vercing?torix (2001)
34. Steel (1997)
35. Captain America (1991)
36. Police Academy 5: Assignment: Miami Beach (1988)
37. Mannequin: On the Move (1991)
38. Cat in the Hat, The (2003)
39. Rollerball (2002)
40. Tarzan, the Ape Man (1981)
41. Ringmaster (1998)
42. Problem Child 2 (1991)
43. Master of Disguise, The (2002)
44. Spice World (1997)
45. Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie (1995)
46. Cop & 1/2 (1993)
47. Mortal Kombat: Annihilation (1997)
49. Street Fighter (1994)
50. Jaws 3-D (1983)
51. Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot (1992)
52. Double Dragon (1994)
53. Crossroads (2002)
54. Bats (1999/I)
55. Barb Wire (1996)
56. Alan Smithee Film: Burn Hollywood Burn, An (1997)
57. FeardotCom (2002)
58. Universal Soldier: The Return (1999)
59. RoboCop 3 (1993)
60. Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987)
61. Mangler, The (1995)
62. Mac and Me (1988)
63. Iron Eagle II (1988)
64. Best Defense (1984)
65. Mr. Magoo (1997)
66. Grease 2 (1982)
67. Speed 2: Cruise Control (1997)
68. Pokemon the First Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back (1999)
69. Ticker (2001)
70. Mr. Wrong (1996)
71. Highlander II: The Quickening (1991)
72. Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol (1987)
73. Exorcist II: The Heretic (1977)
74. Avengers, The (1998)
75. Jury Duty (1995)
76. Glen or Glenda (1953)
77. Friday the 13th: A New Beginning (1985)
78. Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd (2003)
79. Plan 9 from Outer Space (1959)
80. Weekend at Bernie’s II (1993)
81. Omega Code, The (1999)
82. Freddy Got Fingered (2001)
83. Caddyshack II (1988)
84. Super Mario Bros. (1993)
85. Endless Love (1981)
86. Derailed (2002)
87. Kangaroo Jack (2003)
88. Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever (2002)
89. McHale’s Navy (1997)
90. Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band (1978)
91. Nothing But Trouble (1991)
92. Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (1989)
93. On Deadly Ground (1994)
94. Batman & Robin (1997)
95. Pet Sematary II (1992)
96. Leprechaun (1993)
97. Stupids, The (1996)
98. Soul Survivors (2001)
99. Dudley Do-Right (1999)
100. Bio-Dome (1996)
3 Responses to “Too tempting to pass up - IMDb movie lists”
Posted: Dec 15th, 2003 at 5:10 am
“Battlefield Earth: A Saga of the Year 3000 (2000)” << was just stupid..
as well, on the ones in the “worst movie list” that i did see, i agree w/ you
Posted: Dec 15th, 2003 at 6:21 am
49. Saving Private Ryan (1998) … She says, even though she owns a copy of Pulp Fiction. I know, I know: I can’t explain the difference. Or, well, I could, but it’d sound like a rationalization.
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72. Reservoir Dogs (1992) I respect Tarantino and would love to see this, but I’m sure it’s too brutal for me.
I absolutely see a difference between violence in movies like SPR, and those like Tarantino’s. I can’t stand violent movies in general. Haven’t seen SPR (I tend to avoid Spielberg movies), and didn’t make it more than 20 minutes into Apocalypse Now, but I *love* Tarantino’s films. There’s something about it that’s very much like comic books. It’s the realistic/historic violence that I can’t stomach, nor do I see the point of making myself sit through.
I do think Reservoir Dogs is one of the harder ones of Tarantino’s to stomach, because there is an aura of realism due to the low budget.
I was proud of myself when I made it all the way through Kill Bill, and only had to look away from the screen once.
On the other hand, the relationship between the main characters in The Professional made me terribly squeamish. There’s no violence in the relationship itself, but something hit a button somewhere for me. I’m not sure I’ve ever had such a strong negative reaction to the content of a film, and I’ve never found another person who feels the same way as me about this one.
Oh well. Go figure.
Posted: Dec 15th, 2003 at 2:20 pm
I do get it about Memento. It’s creepy all right. I watched it twice and got creeped out both times.