Favorite movies

Life Is Beautiful

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 09:04:04 GMT

I only watched this recently but fell in love with the characters, the story is moving but very funny too.

Labyrinth

Thu, 12 Apr 2007 11:26:58 GMT

Great concept from Jim Henson ~ David Bowie as the Goblin King!! & an amazing soundtrack to boot.

Pan's Labyrinth

Thu, 12 Apr 2007 11:27:01 GMT

Beautiful yet haunting at the same time.

The Goonies

Thu, 12 Apr 2007 11:27:19 GMT

Classic kid's 80's movie - as much fun to watch today as it was back then.

The Silence of the Lambs

Thu, 12 Apr 2007 11:33:23 GMT

One of the great psychological thrillers - I've seen this so many times.

Girl, Interrupted

Thu, 12 Apr 2007 11:30:16 GMT

Deals with a serious subject but has some funny & touching moments too.

East is East

Mon, 21 Jan 2008 15:40:45 GMT

I think this film is hilarious (..sums up the Mancunian sense of humour!), it addresses some culture clashes aswell and I love the characters.

City of God

Sun, 13 Jan 2008 13:38:55 GMT

Fantastic story with some brilliant acting, loved the filming style too.

Forrest Gump

Thu, 12 Apr 2007 11:29:16 GMT

This is such a cleverly done story. Brilliant movie.

The Shawshank Redemption

Mon, 07 Jan 2008 14:19:38 GMT

A compelling story & the 2 main actors have great on-screen chemistry.

Dirty Dancing

Thu, 12 Apr 2007 11:28:09 GMT

I think this is the ultimate chick-flick - has a great soundtrack too.

Grease

Thu, 12 Apr 2007 11:27:44 GMT

Another brilliant chick-flick with a great soundtrack.

The Wizard of Oz

Mon, 21 Jan 2008 15:36:56 GMT

This is just one of the greatest family films ever.

Edward Scissorhands

Thu, 12 Apr 2007 11:29:40 GMT

80's classic & a Tim Burton masterpiece.

The Notebook

Tue, 13 May 2008 11:45:08 GMT

This film has a classic romance feel and is very affecting!!

The Nightmare Before Christmas

Thu, 12 Apr 2007 11:28:38 GMT

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.

Coraline

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 19:19:15 GMT

Wonderfully kooky - an enchanting story with a dark twist & magical imagery.

From Dusk Till Dawn

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 09:47:49 GMT

I liked the way this movies twists - you think you're watching a crime film & it turns into something else ~ excellent.

Let the Right One In

Sun, 16 Aug 2009 20:58:11 GMT

A 'first-love' story & vampire tale. Beautiful visually & story-wise.

Wanted

Sun, 31 May 2009 11:13:33 GMT

Despite it's questionable plot, I found this impressive - the action sequences/effects are great fun to watch.

Doubt

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 18:41:27 GMT

A riveting drama and incredible performance from Meryl Streep.

Tsotsi

Thu, 12 Apr 2007 11:34:25 GMT

This movie just stays with me - the ending leaves you wanting to know what happens next.

WALL-E

Sun, 31 May 2009 11:18:14 GMT

Amazing animation with an adorable main character & very emotive at times. Cute family film I'd watch again.

The Green Mile

Sun, 13 Jan 2008 13:46:45 GMT

This movie draws you right into the story... & I admit I shed a tear at this!

Collateral

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 12:33:40 GMT

Tom Cruise plays a convincing 'bad guy' and bounces off 'good guy' Jamie Foxx in this engrossing movie.

American Beauty

Sun, 13 Jan 2008 13:51:06 GMT

This is one of those movies full of strong characters, each with their own story to tell. Beautiful film.

Carlito's Way

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 12:31:50 GMT

Al Pacino stars as Carlito 'Charlie' Brigante. A great character and an entertaining crime/gangster movie.

What Dreams May Come

Mon, 21 Jan 2008 15:38:57 GMT

Visually quite beautiful - interesting idea for a movie even though there are religious elements to it.

American History X

Sun, 13 Jan 2008 13:41:01 GMT

I found this very evocative, full of powerful scenes.

The Beach

Fri, 16 May 2008 08:57:17 GMT

Loved the soundtrack & the location in this movie looks stunning.

The Bone Collector

Mon, 21 Jan 2008 09:33:55 GMT

Good plot & stars two of my favorite actors.

Along Came a Spider

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 10:15:27 GMT

Enjoyable plot with a good twist. I've read the book now too - which was completely different but still!

The Brave One

Sun, 31 May 2009 11:18:23 GMT

The chemistry between Jodie Foster and Terrence Howard in this adds to what I think is a profound revenge movie.

Inglourious Basterds

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 12:24:21 GMT

Hugely entertaining plot and cool cast with just the right amount of violence (i.e. not overdone!).

From Hell

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 07:59:31 GMT

I loved the atmosphere in this movie about Jack the Ripper.

Gladiator

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 11:28:41 GMT

I refused to watch this movie for the longest time, thinking I wouldn't like it - How wrong was I... It's absolutely brilliant!

The Orphanage

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 11:22:53 GMT

A creepy movie with a classic ghost story atmosphere. I thought this had an unexpected & heartbreaking twist for an ending.

Mary Poppins

Mon, 21 Jan 2008 15:37:19 GMT

Another great family movie ~ "practically perfect in every way".

Weird Science

Thu, 12 Apr 2007 11:30:59 GMT

Cool film - one of my many fave 80's movies even if it looks way too dated now, still fun to watch though.

Training Day

Mon, 21 Jan 2008 15:39:16 GMT

Solid story, tense drama & a fine performance from Denzel Washington.

The Breakfast Club

Thu, 12 Apr 2007 11:31:18 GMT

80's Brat-Pack classic!!

City of Angels

Tue, 13 May 2008 11:44:49 GMT

Lovely story and a great soundtrack too.

Memento

Mon, 21 Jan 2008 16:17:14 GMT

Totally captivating & very inventive way of filming - this is one you have to watch at least twice to understand the story I think.

Mickybo and Me

Sat, 19 Jan 2008 08:54:11 GMT

i love the Irish sense of humour & the two young actors were outstanding in this.

The Butterfly Effect

Sun, 13 Jan 2008 13:59:38 GMT

Great concept, quite dark but overall a very watchable supernatural tale.

Total Recall

Mon, 21 Jan 2008 15:44:11 GMT

A sci-fi classic - some cool effects for it's day. This is another I've watched time & time again.

Fright Night

Mon, 21 Jan 2008 15:53:09 GMT

80's comedy horror - another I could watch over & over.

Ghost

Mon, 21 Jan 2008 15:40:04 GMT

A classic chick-flick - its sad, funny, touching & romantic.

Die Hard

Sun, 13 Jan 2008 13:51:06 GMT

Cool action movie - highly entertaining.

Stardust

Tue, 13 May 2008 11:45:45 GMT

A magical new fantasy movie with a great mix of characters.