Some Brief Recommendations of Some Movies you should see at least once and Why:
The Seventh Seal
This is an early Black and White film. You’ve seen the riffs on playing Chess against Death right? Well this is the original film they got it from. It’s about someone trying to beat death. Good pacing. Good dialogue.
Mr Smith Goes to Washington
I’ve often been told I’m a lot like Mr Smith from this film. I’ve watched it several times. The tragic nature of this film is how true it is to this day.
Michael Collins
This is based on a true story. Liam Neeson as Michael Collins. Set in Ireland about a man fighting for his country and his quest for peace.
Darkman
Have you ever wanted to see a dark superhero serious comedy staring Liam Neeson directed by Sam Rami?
This film is amazing to watch. There is a trilogy but the first one is the best.
Schindler’s List
This film is hopeful and tragic. It is also an important reminder how much good one person can do in times of darkness.
Taken
I know another Liam Neeson film. Look he is really good at acting and happens to be in a few of my favorites. The first Taken is the best one. Pacing, acting, music, stunts. It is a great action drama to watch.
Battle: Los Angeles
The most realistic alien invasion film. It isn’t great or bad. It’s just okay.
The Fountain
I actually tell people if they want to understand me they need to watch four films. This is one of the four. This film is a musical journey and hard core symbolism. I’ve watched this film once a year since it first came out.
Batman Returns
A lot of people recommend Batman 1989. I don’t see Batman Returns recommended alot. Batman Returns is a bit darker and sadder than the first. It is a very enjoyable film to watch though.
The Rocketeer
Created as a comic by the storyboard artist for Raiders of the Lost Ark. It’s a modern classic pulp action film.
Primer
The Best Time Travel Film. Filmed on a shoe string budget of a little over $10,000, you get one of the most interesting time travel films I’ve ever seen. You might want to rewatch it a few times.
Blade Runner The Final Cut
So far this is the only best Cyberpunk Noir film. Mystery. Music. Set a standard so high that nothing has come close until the sequel.
Blade Runner 2049
I was worried about this film. How could they make a sequel? Well in way it is a standalone that takes place after the first film and touches upon elements of the first. I loved the fact it had a mystery of its own. Good solid film.
Dredd
The best comic book film ever made. Karl Urban is Judge Dredd to the core. The film isn’t a pure adaption but it captures the essence of what Judge Dredd is. I’m sad we will never get a sequel but the production company that made this is teaming up with Rebellion to make Judge Dredd Mega City One which makes me very hopefully. You know what this film has that the majority of superhero/comic book films don’t:
- Actual Plot that is easy to understand
- Action you can follow
- The story is just as much about Judge Anderson as it is about Judge Dredd
- You understand the villian
- It shows you what you need to know without explaining everything
- Easy to rewatch and enjoy again