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Favorite movies

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1. Life Is Beautiful (1997)
I only watched this recently but fell in love with the characters, the story is moving but very funny too.
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People who added this item 0  Average listal rating (444 ratings) 7.1  IMDB Rating 7.3 
2. Labyrinth (1986)
Great concept from Jim Henson ~ David Bowie as the Goblin King!! & an amazing soundtrack to boot.
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People who added this item 0  Average listal rating (955 ratings) 8.1  IMDB Rating 8.4 
3. Pan's Labyrinth (2006)
Beautiful yet haunting at the same time.
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People who added this item 0  Average listal rating (675 ratings) 7.3  IMDB Rating 7.5 
4. The Goonies (1985)
Classic kid's 80's movie - as much fun to watch today as it was back then.
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People who added this item 0  Average listal rating (1422 ratings) 8  IMDB Rating 8.7 
5. The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
One of the great psychological thrillers - I've seen this so many times.
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People who added this item 0  Average listal rating (625 ratings) 7.2  IMDB Rating 7.1 
6. Girl, Interrupted (1999)
Deals with a serious subject but has some funny & touching moments too.
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People who added this item 0  Average listal rating (663 ratings) 8.3  IMDB Rating 8.8 
7. City of God (2002)
Fantastic story with some brilliant acting, loved the filming style too.
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People who added this item 0  Average listal rating (2122 ratings) 7.8  IMDB Rating 8.6 
8. Forrest Gump (1994)
This is such a cleverly done story. Brilliant movie.
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People who added this item 0  Average listal rating (1240 ratings) 8.5  IMDB Rating 9.2 
9. The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
A compelling story & the 2 main actors have great on-screen chemistry.
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People who added this item 0  Average listal rating (595 ratings) 6.4  IMDB Rating 6.2 
10. Dirty Dancing (1987)
I think this is the ultimate chick-flick - has a great soundtrack too.
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11. Grease (1978)
Another brilliant chick-flick with a great soundtrack.
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People who added this item 0  Average listal rating (817 ratings) 7.4  IMDB Rating 8.3 
12. The Wizard of Oz (1939)
This is just one of the greatest family films ever.
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People who added this item 0  Average listal rating (1978 ratings) 7.7  IMDB Rating
13. Edward Scissorhands (1990)
80's classic & a Tim Burton masterpiece.
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People who added this item 0  Average listal rating (1151 ratings) 7.8  IMDB Rating
14. The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
I wasn't keen on this movie when I first saw it but it grew on me - the concept of an animated, dark, musical. I think it's brilliant now.
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People who added this item 0  Average listal rating (215 ratings) 7.9  IMDB Rating 7.9 
15. Coraline (2009)
Wonderfully kooky - an enchanting story with a dark twist & magical imagery.
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People who added this item 0  Average listal rating (33 ratings) 6.6  IMDB Rating 6.7 
16. East is East (1999)
I think this film is hilarious (..sums up the Mancunian sense of humour!), it addresses some culture clashes aswell and I love the characters.
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People who added this item 0  Average listal rating (633 ratings) 6.8  IMDB Rating 7.1 
17. From Dusk Till Dawn (1996)
I liked the way this movies twists - you think you're watching a crime film & it turns into something else ~ excellent.
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18. The Notebook (2004)
This film has a classic romance feel and is very affecting!!
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People who added this item 0  Average listal rating (197 ratings) 8.1  IMDB Rating 8.1 
19. Let the Right One In (2008)
A 'first-love' story & vampire tale. Beautiful visually & story-wise.
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20. Wanted (2008)
Despite it's questionable plot, I found this impressive - the action sequences/effects are great fun to watch.
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21. Doubt (2008)
A riveting drama and incredible performance from Meryl Streep.
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22. Tsotsi (2005)
This movie just stays with me - the ending leaves you wanting to know what happens next.
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People who added this item 0  Average listal rating (719 ratings) 8.3  IMDB Rating 8.6 
23. WALL-E (2008)
Amazing animation with an adorable main character & very emotive at times. Cute family film I'd watch again.
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People who added this item 0  Average listal rating (1203 ratings) 7.8  IMDB Rating 8.3 
24. The Green Mile (1999)
This movie draws you right into the story... & I admit I shed a tear at this!
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People who added this item 0  Average listal rating (1568 ratings) 7.7  IMDB Rating 8.6 
25. American Beauty (1999)
This is one of those movies full of strong characters, each with their own story to tell. Beautiful film.
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People who added this item 0  Average listal rating (306 ratings) 6.7  IMDB Rating 6.6 
26. What Dreams May Come (1998)
Visually quite beautiful - interesting idea for a movie even though there are religious elements to it.
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People who added this item 0  Average listal rating (964 ratings) 8.1  IMDB Rating 8.6 
27. American History X (1998)
I found this very evocative, full of powerful scenes.
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People who added this item 0  Average listal rating (485 ratings) 5.9  IMDB Rating 6.2 
28. The Beach (2000)
Loved the soundtrack & the location in this movie looks stunning.
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People who added this item 0  Average listal rating (451 ratings) 6.4  IMDB Rating 6.3 
29. The Bone Collector (1999)
Good plot & stars two of my favorite actors.
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People who added this item 0  Average listal rating (169 ratings) 5.7  IMDB Rating 6.1 
30. Along Came a Spider (2001)
Enjoyable plot with a good twist. I've read the book now too - which was completely different but still!
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People who added this item 0  Average listal rating (115 ratings) 6.5  IMDB Rating 6.9 
31. The Brave One (2007)
The chemistry between Jodie Foster and Terrence Howard in this adds to what I think is a profound revenge movie.
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People who added this item 0  Average listal rating (199 ratings) 7.3  IMDB Rating 7.7 
32. The Orphanage (2007)
A creepy movie with a classic ghost story atmosphere. I thought this had an unexpected & heartbreaking twist for an ending.
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People who added this item 0  Average listal rating (1573 ratings) 7.6  IMDB Rating 8.3 
33. Gladiator (2000)
I refused to watch this movie for the longest time, thinking I wouldn't like it - How wrong was I... It's absolutely brilliant!
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People who added this item 0  Average listal rating (522 ratings) 6.7  IMDB Rating 6.8 
34. From Hell (2001)
I loved the atmosphere in this movie about Jack the Ripper.
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People who added this item 0  Average listal rating (569 ratings) 7  IMDB Rating 7.7 
35. Mary Poppins (1964)
Another great family movie ~ "practically perfect in every way".
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People who added this item 0  Average listal rating (277 ratings) 6.1  IMDB Rating 6.3 
36. Weird Science (1985)
Cool film - one of my many fave 80's movies even if it looks way too dated now, still fun to watch though.
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37. Training Day (2001)
Solid story, tense drama & a fine performance from Denzel Washington.
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People who added this item 0  Average listal rating (697 ratings) 7.5  IMDB Rating 7.9 
38. The Breakfast Club (1985)
80's Brat-Pack classic!!
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39. City of Angels (1998)
Lovely story and a great soundtrack too.
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40. Memento (2000)
Totally captivating & very inventive way of filming - this is one you have to watch at least twice to understand the story I think.
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41. Mickybo and Me (2004)
i love the Irish sense of humour & the two young actors were outstanding in this.
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People who added this item 0  Average listal rating (1060 ratings) 7.2  IMDB Rating 7.8 
42. The Butterfly Effect (2004)
Great concept, quite dark but overall a very watchable supernatural tale.
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People who added this item 0  Average listal rating (484 ratings) 6.8  IMDB Rating 7.4 
43. Total Recall (1990)
A sci-fi classic - some cool effects for it's day. This is another I've watched time & time again.
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44. Fright Night (1985)
80's comedy horror - another I could watch over & over.
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People who added this item 0  Average listal rating (678 ratings) 6.4  IMDB Rating 6.9 
45. Ghost (1990)
A classic chick-flick - its sad, funny, touching & romantic.
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People who added this item 0  Average listal rating (930 ratings) 7.7  IMDB Rating 8.3 
46. Die Hard (1988)
Cool action movie - highly entertaining.
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People who added this item 0  Average listal rating (398 ratings) 7.4  IMDB Rating 7.9 
47. Stardust (2007)
A magical new fantasy movie with a great mix of characters.
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People who added this item 0  Average listal rating (331 ratings) 6  IMDB Rating 6.3 
48. The Golden Compass (2007)
Even though the main target audience for this film is kids, I thoroughly enjoyed it - great fantasy story, effects were cool & the ending leaves you wanting to know what's going to happen next (unless you've read the books).
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People who added this item 0  Average listal rating (1786 ratings) 7.5  IMDB Rating 8.2 
49. The Sixth Sense (1999)
This is quite a unique psychological film, very scary in parts. The storyline is chilling & the ending has a great twist to it.
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People who added this item 0  Average listal rating (869 ratings) 7.4  IMDB Rating 7.9 
50. Finding Neverland (2004)
This is quite a beautiful film, some great imagery in this.
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