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Favorite Movies of All Time (2021 Edition) (1002 movies items)" 2020: 358 2019: 352 2018: 348 2017: 340 2016: 332 2015: 326 2014: 321 2013: 317 2012: 315 2011: 309 2010: 304 2009: 294 2008: 291 2007: 286 2006: 306 2005: 315 2004: 301 2003: 286 2002: 320 2001: 286 2000: 266 1999: 241 1998: 227 1997: 194 1996: 264 "
“I already saw this movie but since it was ages ago, I was quite eager to check it out again. First of all, I was surprised that, except for these famous 5 music tones, I didn't remember anything at all. Well, to be honest, I have to admit that I was expecting something more from it after all these years, especially since it has such a stellar reputation. It is an intriguing movie though, not doubt about it. Indeed, basically, back in those days and up until 'Schindler's List', even though Spielberg's movies were massively popular, they were all still pretty much some kind of theme-park attractions. However, here, he truly tried for the first time to deliver something more grown-up, even meditative, and you could really feel the influence of Stanley Kubrick. Sure, most viewers are still rav” read more
Favorite Movies of All Time (2020 Edition) (1001 movies items)" 2019: 352 2018: 348 2017: 340 2016: 332 2015: 326 2014: 321 2013: 317 2012: 315 2011: 309 2010: 304 2009: 294 2008: 291 2007: 286 2006: 306 2005: 315 2004: 301 2003: 286 2002: 320 2001: 286 2000: 266 1999: 241 1998: 227 1997: 194 1996: 264 "
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My Favorite Films of 1977 (10 movies items)" "I guess you've noticed something a little strange with Dad. It's okay, though. I'm still Dad." Directed by Steven Spielberg Written by Steven Spielberg Music by John Williams Cinematography by Vilmos Zsigmond Editing by Michael Kahn "
Favorite Movies of All Time (2019 Edition) (1001 movies items)" 2018: 348 2017: 340 2016: 332 2015: 326 2014: 321 2013: 317 2012: 315 2011: 309 2010: 304 2009: 294 2008: 291 2007: 286 2006: 306 2005: 315 2004: 301 2003: 286 2002: 320 2001: 286 2000: 266 1999: 241 1998: 227 1997: 194 1996: 264 "
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Directed by Steven Spielberg (23 movies items)" "I guess you've noticed something a little strange with Dad. It's okay, though. I'm still Dad." Written by Steven Spielberg Music by John Williams Cinematography by Vilmos Zsigmond Editing by Michael Kahn "
“Warning: SpoilersFor my taste, the first hour and a half of this movie is the greatest stretch of filmmaking ever. Up until Roy and Jillian reach the ”
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“Warning: SpoilersFor my taste, the first hour and a half of this movie is the greatest stretch of filmmaking ever. Up until Roy and Jillian reach the ”
“Warning: SpoilersFor my taste, the first hour and a half of this movie is the greatest stretch of filmmaking ever. Up until Roy and Jillian reach the "dark side of the moon" on Devil's Tower, this movie is perfect. No, it's beyond perfect -- it's sublime. It takes me to a level of bliss that no other movie can do.
Many critics and viewers -- including a number on this site -- don't like this movie at all. Those who do like it almost uniformly like the final sequence, the "alien landing," the best. For me it is the rest of the movie that is the most remarkable. Some of my favorite sequences:
1. The blinding flash of light that ends the opening credits and leads us to a sandstorm in Sonora Desert, Mexico -- Present Day, with various team leaders, Bob Balaban, and Francois” read more
Favorite Movies of All Time (2017 Edition) (1001 movies items)" 2016: 332 2015: 326 2014: 321 2013: 317 2012: 315 2011: 309 2010: 304 2009: 294 2008: 291 2007: 286 2006: 306 2005: 315 2004: 301 2003: 286 2002: 320 2001: 286 2000: 266 1999: 241 1998: 227 1997: 194 1996: 264 "