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I got tagged by my good friend Skeet from Hawaii. She wants to know my 5 favorite movies of all time.
This was harder than I thought it would be. It isn’t that I couldn’t think of 5 favorite movies but that I had a hard time narrowing it down. And I just know I’m going to forget some really fantastic movie that ought to be on this list. Now, I’m not going to go too far back in time. I mean, I just loved All My Sons with Edward G. Robinson and Burt Lancaster but I’m not including that. And I loved all the Rocky and Rambo movies because I have a thing for Sylvestor Stallone but don’t ask me to explain it. I would have included the Omen except that I’d have to use three spots for that because the trilogy is what makes it so good. And then there’s Pulp Fiction, one of the best ever, but I left it off because there wasn’t enough room and I’ve seen it fewer times (like 3) than any of the others.
So, here are the ones that made my list.
Schindler’s List. Even though this film was really long and in black and white, it was so gripping and moving that I just couldn’t turn away from it. I was so touched by this movie that I watched it again the very next day, this time with my oldest son. And he was engrossed throughout. Just the most amazing film I’ve ever seen.
Passion of the Christ. Another one of those films that grab you and won’t let go. I can’t speak for anyone other than me but what really got me about this film was Mary, the Mother of Christ. I’m a mother; I could relate. I sobbed like a baby through this movie. Just fantastic.
Mystic River. I love Sean Penn. His acting range is so wide that I never know what to expect from him. Mystic River did not disappoint. I love a good mystery, too and this one had a great twist. Oh, and I’ve been in love with Kevin Bacon since he played Tim on uh…. what soap was that? A CBS one I believe.
Legends of the Fall. Does anyone not like this one? I’m no longer a Brad Pitt fan because I totally can’t stand cheaters and he did. But the fact is, when my sister was watching this with her kids she had to stop the movie and call me. It seems her kids were convinced that the Brad Pitt character was my husband, their Uncle Brian. And yes, back in the day, Brian did look kind of like that with a beard and all. So that’s mostly why this one had to be on my list.
Moonstruck. Okay, this one is on by default. Yes, I enjoyed it but it really isn’t my very very very favorite. It’s just that I love Cher and Nic Cage. (Hey, I named my kid Nicholas, didn’t I?) I really wanted to put Mask and Peggy Sue Got Married because anytime those two films are on TV I’ll end up sitting and watching. And of cousre I love Kathleen Turner, too. And I’m obsessed with time travel. So yeah, Moonstruck is a way to get both Cher and Nic Cage in together. Maybe that’s cheating, huh?
So, there you have it. My favortie movies. And now I tag Lillian, Brian and Dan.
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I still want to see Passion of the Christ! Thanks for the reminder
Very emotional. Don’t watch it if you need to do something or go somewhere. You need to recoup after.
The passion was awesome. I want to see the nativity story now.
Schlinder’s List! Can’t believe it didn’t cross my radar when I wa doing my own top 5. Good choices, ms. scorpy!
Schlinder’s List! Can’t believe it didn’t cross my radar when I was doing my own top 5. Good choices, ms. scorpy!
So do I!
I loved Schindler’s list and it was even more meaningful after visiting the Holocaust Museum in DC this past year.
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