Ah cinema, the great passive hobby of our time. Decade after decade, dedicated film makers have been creating movies for our enjoyment. Romantic, Action, Horror, it's all there. Now, some of my favourite films proceed, each of them I will watch countless times and never tire of them. Please note that I haven't seen every movie ever made, so I'f you're favourites aren't on here, be sure to list them in the comment section and I might go see it, perhaps it will even replace one of my current best. Here are four of my most favourite films. Why four? Because I couldn't think of a fifth, and there hasn't been a movie to claim that spot yet.
4. Die Hard
Damn this movie kicks ass. From the get go the audience is placed in the shoes of officer John Mclane, where he finds himself locked inside a tower full of terrorists. The action never lets up every set piece is filled with explosions and gun fire. What I like most about the Die Hard is the setting. There's no traveling or exploration; there's only the Nakatomi building, which in its own way becomes a character. Also, it's very easy to like the main characters, and even the head terrorist, Gruber, is likable, in his own way. Lastly, Mclane never leaves us bored as he pulls his one liners throughout the movie, none the least of which is "Yippie Ki Yay Mother F#cker!".
3. Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark
Talk about the opposite of Die Hard, Indiana Jones travels everywhere! Indy is an archaeoligist that has a habit of finding lost relics and ancient traps, and we love him for it. Taking place around the second world war, Mr Jones must find the lost ark before the nazis do. Best of all, I think deep down we all want to be an Indiana Jones at some point, and this movie helps us live the dream of exploring unknown lands and finding treasure. Easily one of Speilburgs best works, this action adventure is sure to please any audience.
2. Lord of The Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Sure the movie is long, but The Lord of the Rings is three hours of pure epic. This tale follows Frodo Baggins as he sets out to destroy the One Ring, a ring that can bring the Dark Lord Sauron back to Middle Earth. Peter Jackson did a fantastic job bringing J.R.R Tolkien's book to life, and it shows the wonderful world that he created in the novel. I liked Fellowship the most because it was a fantastic introdution, while I felt that the others dragged a bit too long. LOTR is one of the best fantasy movies of all time, and you would be a fool of a Took to not see it ;).
1. The Shawshank Redemption
Breathtaking. Astonishing. A masterpiece. All of these words can be used to describe The Shawshank Redemption. What might seem like a simple story of a man sent to prison is actually a deep, thoughtful experience. Andy Dufresne is man who teaches the other convicts that a person can be free, even in prison. The lesson that hope is needed to survive, and it is a lesson that he goes with thoughout the entire film. The characters are all casted brilliantly, and the bleak yet hopeful atmosphere of the prison is incredible. The Shawshank Redemption is without a doubt, my favourite movie of all time.
Movies I plan on seeing in the future: The Godfather, Schiendler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Pulp Fiction, The Exorcist, and whatever you guys reccomend! Thanks for reading!