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Films you NEED to watch!
American Psycho [2000]American Psycho [2000]
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This film is pure genius! Adapted by director Mary Haron from Bret Easton Ellis' novel which is also worth a look...if you can stomach it!
Rules Of Attraction [2003]Rules Of Attraction [2003]
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Another Bret Easton Ellis adaptation. A somewhat thought provoking film, somewhat bleak but it keeps you engaged all the way through. The book is also well worth reading!
Alien [1979]Alien [1979]
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I had my doubts about how good this film could be seeing as Sci-fi is not usually of much interest to me but this film kept me gripped from beginning to end! A great start to a great series!
Aliens [1986]Aliens [1986]
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Even better than Alien! An amazing sequel and the best film in the series!
Alien 3 [1992]Alien 3 [1992]
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For me Alien 3 is the weaker film of the quadrilogy, a good film but not as good as its predecesors
Alien Resurrection [1997]Alien Resurrection [1997]
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I expected a little more of the film, being a Jeunet fan, but was I was pleased with the casting of Ron Perlman and Dominique Pinon who have been in Jeunet's other films. Only problem = Winona Ryder!
Wayne's World/Wayne's World 2 [1992]Wayne's World/Wayne's World 2 [1992]
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Two of the funniest films ever plus great music! You'll want to watch them again and again! Party on!
40 Year Old Virgin (XXL Version) [2005]40 Year Old Virgin (XXL Version) [2005]
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I had my doubts about this at first seeing as I'd never heard of Steve Carell but I was laughing from start to finish! You need to watch this film!
Battle Royale [2001]Battle Royale [2001]
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A really shocking film yet incredibly enjoyable! The book by Koushun Takami is also well worth reading!
The Departed (2006)The Departed (2006)
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An amazing film! Great performances from Nicholson, DiCaprio and Wahlberg! Adapted from the Chinese film 'Infernal Affairs' which is also worth a look.
Batman [1989]Batman [1989]
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Another great performance by Nicholson as the Joker! Best of the Batman films so far! We shall have to see if The Dark Knight is better than this.
American Beauty [2000]American Beauty [2000]
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A beautiful film that makes you sad, makes you laugh and makes you cry. One of the best films I have ever seen and I love it more everytime I see it!
Beetlejuice [1988]Beetlejuice [1988]
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A strange idea about what could happen to you after you die...Michael Keaton steals the film with his performance as Beetlejuice! Enjoyable from start to finish!
Monty Python's Life Of Brian [1979]Monty Python's Life Of Brian [1979]
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A comedy classic! Seen as controversial by many but to me it's pure genius!
Monty Python and the Holy Grail -- Two-disc set [1974]Monty Python and the Holy Grail -- Two-disc set [1974]
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Another Python classic! If you're a fan of comedy you NEED to watch this!
A Fish Called Wanda [1988]A Fish Called Wanda [1988]
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Another great classic comedy! Who would think that insults to the English and animal cruelty could be so funny!?
Red Dragon [2002]Red Dragon [2002]
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Adaptation of the Thomas Harris novel and re-make of the Michael Mann film Manhunter. Red Dragon is miles better than Manhunter mainly due to its casting and that is is closer to the book narrative.
Silence Of The Lambs [1991]Silence Of The Lambs [1991]
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Adaptation of the Thomas Harris novel. Gripping and incredibly enjoyable with a great cast!
Hannibal [2001]Hannibal [2001]
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Great film although there are two major let downs, one being Julianne Moore playing Clarice and secondly the infamous brain scene which is too graphic to be enjoyable! Other than that, AMAZING film!
Secretary [2003]Secretary [2003]
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I can't say much about this film other than WOW! I LOVE IT! Forget your generic rom/coms WATCH THIS INSTEAD! You won't regret it!
Big Fish [2004]Big Fish [2004]
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One of Burton's brighter films, uplifting yet upsetting at the same time, I have never cried so much at one film before!
Trainspotting [1996]Trainspotting [1996]
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Adaptation of the Irvine Welsh novel which I have yet to read. An amazing film, bleak but ultimately gripping.
Delicatessen [1991]Delicatessen [1991]
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A French comedy about cannibals. This is a great surrealist comedy set in a butchers where they kill the help and the vegetarians all live underground...bizarre but that's Jeunet and Caro for you!
Irreversible (DVD) (Collector's Edition) (Subtitled) [2003]Irreversible (DVD) (Collector's Edition) (Subtitled) [2003]
Incredibly shocking and not the the faint hearted! The rape scene is one of the most shocking things you may ever see in film! Ladies, you'll never want to walk home alone again!!!
Quills [2001]Quills [2001]
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And finally...Quills! A gripping film with a great cast! Rush is exceptional and his performance is incredible! Based on the life of the infamous 18th century, pornography novelist, Marquis De Sade.