100.


Austin Powers in Goldmember

Goldmember, coming off the first film as a surprise cult hit, and the second film which took that hit and made the character into a blockbuster series, is the perfect final installment to the Austin Powers saga. I've said this before, but I honestly believe Mike Myers work in the Powers series is among the greatest comedic performing that has ever put to film, it might even be the greatest, he is magnificent in the role. Hell, if he just played Dr. Evil, he would be up there. Austin, Dr., Fat Bastard, and Goldmember, all amazing creations by Myers, and kudos to not only him but also the make-up crew to make each completely indistinguishable to each other. Goldmember like the 2nd pulls up heavy on the pop-culture jokes, but with a golden new addition to the cast, Beyonce and Michael Caine doing their job, and just a continuation of what made the previous films so great, Goldmember is a hit. How could I not have an Austin Powers film on my list? Had to.

Hmmm Ok?

Well as long as you don't go crazy and have Bring It On 3 in here somewhere I might not get a heart attack.

Not exactly a great start...

Don't worry, that movie only got a flat B from me, I'm not that deranged, heh.

There is only 1 choice on here that I think people will find really fucked, it's considered one of the worst films of all time, but I just find it to be a classic. But more on that when I get to it (#95). I don't really have that many deranged choices on here, less than a handful... My taste still has a bit of respectability if I'm talking best ever.

99.


Aladdin, coming from Disney's most treasured 2-D period in the late 80s/early 90s, is one of their most fun and most lovable of the batch. If we're talking great animated films, Aladdin has it all. Characters, story, songs, animation aesthetics, it is top notch in every way. Robin Williams gives one of the best voice performances ever as the Genie, and a Whole New World ranks as one of Disney's most iconic and amazing songs ever. What more can you ask? Aladdin is Disney at it's peak.

Both solid picks in my book so far.

Let me guess, the deranged pick is Puddle Cruiser or whatever?

98.


Scream

I'm not a big horror geek. I like horror films hella lots, but I can admit one thing in that I haven't been through the 'must-see' collection of that genre at all. However, that didn't stop me from enjoying Scream to the near fullest extent. Scream, despite half-spoofing many horror movies of the past, somehow accidentally creates a near classic for the genre in itself. The ghost mask since the film has become of horror's most well-known face, and indeed that much like in Halloween, the fact that a regular psychotic man is trying to kill you, makes it realistic and in thus maybe more frightening than the usual beast or supernatural being. The characters in the film are all very solid, and the film is just a lot of fun to watch, in it's comedic style and suspense. The movie that accidentally revived the genre: And for good reason.

Not to bad for 99 and 98, both enjoyable.

not quite

Think more infamously 'worst ever' status

Battlefield Earth?

97.


Beauty and the Beast

Beauty and the Beast and Aladdin are two different sides of the Disney coin. The latter is amazing fun, as popcorn as a Disney film can be, while the former is just the opposite: It has immense quality to it and is deep and beautiful in its story. It most definitley has the most depth and quality aura to it of any animated film ever, amazing enough to get a Best Picture nomination. Why is it not higher, despite its quality? While Aladdin was hampered a bit by not being deep enough, Beauty and the Beast is not a film I would love to pop in my dvd machine and watch over and over, it's not as entertaining and fun. Both nearly tie as near classics in their own right now, Disney truly was it's most unstoppable in these couple years.

96.



Minority Report

Spielberg is a man that has disappointed me in the past. Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Munich, E.T., I don't really find these films special or remarkable, a bit overrated actually. I am also not a fan of dystopia films... see my F given to V for Vendetta or my C+ to A Clockwork Orange. So how is it that a Spielberg sci-fi film can be so remarkable for me? Dunno, hehe. Minority Report is one of the best sci-fi films ever. The storyline? Completely original and stunning. The world Spielberg creates? Amazing. Tom Cruise is a good actor when he wants to be, and he proves it here by creating a very attachable protagonist. Can you make a sci-fi thriller much better? Not really. Minority Report is not only one of Spielberg's most underrated films, but one of his very best.

95.


Freddy Got Fingered

Freddy Got Fingered is a film that is so over the top, ridiculous, dumb, gross-out, and unexpected with what Green is constantly doing, that it ends up becoming pretty much a classic. I think that for a while I was in the embarrassed to like this film camp, then I watched it again and found I laughed hard, then I watched it again and it held up even better. Time will be very good to Freddy Got Fingered. What other movie can you find a scene where a man cuts open a dead moose and runs around on the road with its skin on? Or Green stopping his car beside two animals fornicating and randomly grabbing a giant sandwich and stuffing it down his throat? The entire movie that is Freddy Got Fingered is so random and absurd and dumb and crazy that you can't help but love it. It is a movie that improves in my estimation with every thought that I give to it, I had it as high teens on my 00s comedy list but thinking it over it probably deserved to be near the top 10. Freddy Got Fingered will have a long shelf life for years to come, I expect next decade's crop to be watching this film in either disgust or cult loving. Disgustingly deserving of all praise in the weirdest and most unexpected way.

94.


Castaway

It is a testament to Tom Hanks acting ability and charisma that he can carry an entire film on his back like he does in Castaway. One man, a volleyball, and an island. And the film works completely. Maybe one of the ultimate stories of survival, Castaway is another Zemeckis absolute winner, from the character to the cinematography to the emotion. It is another testament to a filmmakers ability when you can make the audience cry about a volleyball and make its disappearance one of the most memorable and quoted scenes of this decade. The scenes at home after he gets off the island, including the final delivery of the Fed-Ex, are great as well. One of Hanks' best performances in a great great survival film.

I just wanted to say by the way that while these films are in my top 100, at this stage it's not like they're masterpieces or absolutely amazing films, things don't get flawless until way further up. I give these films a high ranking but it's not like Freddy Got Fingered and Castaway are some of my 'favorite movies', there's flaws.

And oh yeah, I do have random and all over the place movie tastes... and I'm proud of it.

sorry Magnus... I know you're not a fan of this one either...

93.


There's Something About Mary

The best Frat Pack film that pre-dates the Frat Pack? Maybe. Much like in what Stiller and his later possy would become large for, There's Something About Mary is an R-rated semi raunch film, that ranks among the best of his portfolio to date, though it would be trounced and mastered by a few others in the future. Ben Stiller makes a fine character and all, but the best character in the film is played by Matt Dillon, the moustache touting slimy bastard of a fake architect is one of his very shining moments. The storyline in There's Something About Mary is strangely relate-able, you know there's always that girl who everyone wants and strives after, the one that splits your previous life and friendships up. This is also the film that made Cameron Diaz a star IMO, and its effect has lasted for a while, because other than maybe Charlie's Angels, she hasn't really had an overly succesful or A-list career worthy of the big bucks. Her performance and character is just perfect for the part. What more can you say? It's There's Something About Mary. It's deserving.

92.


Unbreakable

Unbreakable is M. Night Shamalayn's best film to date, and with the way he is going now, I don't doubt that it'll most likely be his best film ever. The concept of an unbreakable man is interesting, and the whole point of good vs evil and hero vs villain in our own modern world, is bril. Bruce Willis gives one of his better performances anytime recently as the lead hero, and Samuel L. Jackson is as great as he always is. Cinematography and editing are amazing in Unbreakable, it should've gotten more attention for its technicals. M. Night's least grossing and least high-profile of his good films, but his strongest and most definitive.

I haven't seen this film, but wasn't it exactly the same plot as an old novel by James Herbert?

Never heard of the book if it was.

91.


Seabiscuit

Underdog inspirational sports drama done as right as it can be, to put things simply. The story of Seabiscuit is a pretty great one, and they film-makers here do a wonderful job of bringing this depression and simple world to life. I'm no fan of Tobey McGuire, but he proves here he can deliver when needed. Jeff Bridges and Chris Cooper are also excellent. The scenes where Red and Seabiscuit are both broken and walking around in the field and etc. get to me every time. A well deserved Oscar nomination, in my opinion.

when can i do mine?????

Uh after me and Magnus I guess

I hated Unbreakable, Cast Away and Seabiscuit, but the inclusion of Beauty & The Beast (the best animated film ever) is awesome

lol - I just read the plot synopsis; I was grossly misinformed re: what Unbreakable was actually about, and no, it was nothing like the James Herbert book.

i loved shacks list until i realized lal the films other then freddy got fingers should be top 50.