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Films to see before you die (in no particular order)
The Game [1997]The Game [1997]
Buy new: £6.88 / Used from: £3.89
Excellently made thriller which keeps you guessing till the end...truly enjoyable
The Shawshank Redemption (3 Disc Special Edition Box Set) [1995]The Shawshank Redemption (3 Disc Special Edition Box Set) [1995]
Buy new: £8.58 / Used from: £3.70
What can I say? Probably one of everybody's favourites
Star Wars Trilogy (Episodes IV-VI) [1977]Star Wars Trilogy (Episodes IV-VI) [1977]
Buy new: £24.98 / Used from: £16.94
OK, I'm cheating a bit but I'm counting this as one entry
The Lord of the Rings Trilogy (Extended Edition Box Set)The Lord of the Rings Trilogy (Extended Edition Box Set)
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ditto here....does for fantasy what Star Wars did for sci-fi
Beautiful Mind, A [2002]Beautiful Mind, A [2002]
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The more I watch this, the more I like it
Alien Quadrilogy (9 Disc Complete Box Set)Alien Quadrilogy (9 Disc Complete Box Set)
Buy new: £13.98 / Used from: £8.98
OK, I've added the quadrilogy but I'm really only counting the first TWO films (discs 1-4) which are masterpieces....Alien=horror, Aliens=action
Zatoichi (2 disc Collector's Edition) [2003]Zatoichi (2 disc Collector's Edition) [2003]
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All I can say is WOW!
Spirited Away [2003]Spirited Away [2003]
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Simply magical masterpiece that eclipses Disney in every way.
City Of God (Cidade De Deus) [2003]City Of God (Cidade De Deus) [2003]
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Fantastic film which charts the rise and fall of poor children living in the Brazilian Ghetto
Bruce Lee: The Master Collection (REGION 1) (NTSC)Bruce Lee: The Master Collection (REGION 1) (NTSC) by Bruce Lee
Buy used from: £50.00
Insert ANY of his five films (TheBigBoss/FistOfFury/WayOfTheDragon/GameOfDeath/EnterTheDragon) here...they're all superb!
Jean De Florette/Manon Des Sources [1986]Jean De Florette/Manon Des Sources [1986]
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Should be seen as one film in two parts
Akira - The Ultimate Collection [1991]Akira - The Ultimate Collection [1991]
Buy new: £17.99 / Used from: £6.00
Kicked off a whole slew of masterpiece anime from Japan
The Matrix [1999]The Matrix [1999]
Buy new: £2.51 / Used from: £1.18
Genre defining movie yet again...
Blade Runner: The Final Cut (5-Disc Ultimate Collectors' Edition Tin) [1982]Blade Runner: The Final Cut (5-Disc Ultimate Collectors' Edition Tin) [1982]
Buy new: £16.48 / Used from: £7.66
....but this one's still better :D (probably one of THE BEST sci-fi flicks out there).
One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest (2 Disc Special Edition) [1975]One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest (2 Disc Special Edition) [1975]
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Extremely enjoyable film showing off Nicholson at his "lovable" best.
Back To The Future Trilogy (4 Disc Ultimate Edition) [1985]Back To The Future Trilogy (4 Disc Ultimate Edition) [1985]
Buy new: £11.78 / Used from: £6.75
A classic and brilliant family film trilogy with the first "episode" coming out as the best
The Shining [1980]The Shining [1980]
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Another great, chilling horror film. It's a pity it hasn't got the full "WS DTS restored" treatment yet. ......Red Rum.
Jaws 30th Anniversary 2dvd Special Edition [1975]Jaws 30th Anniversary 2dvd Special Edition [1975]
Buy new: £4.48 / Used from: £2.55
Genre defining...and that MUSIC
Raising Arizona [1987]Raising Arizona [1987]
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Cage's first and funniest film
Das Boot - The Mini Series (2 Disc Uncut Version) [1985]Das Boot - The Mini Series (2 Disc Uncut Version) [1985]
Buy new: £4.70 / Used from: £8.99
Quite simply THE BEST submarine film/series EVER created....and one of the best war films ever too.
Leon: The Professional [1995] (REGION 1) (NTSC)Leon: The Professional [1995] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
Buy used from: £15.47
Yet another fantastic thriller with great performances from all the cast, although you should really watch the "uncut international edition" (rather than the UK's "Leon") to get the full film.
Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon [2001]Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon [2001]
Buy new: £2.27 / Used from: £0.80
Absolutely beautiful with martial arts on the surface, but tragedy below. FAR outclasses newer offerings such as "House of flying Daggers".
Lock, Stock And Two Smoking Barrels (2 Disc Special Edition) [1998]Lock, Stock And Two Smoking Barrels (2 Disc Special Edition) [1998]
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Along with "Snatch", this is Britflicks at their best
Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind - Special Edition (Two Disc Set) [2004]Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind - Special Edition (Two Disc Set) [2004]
Buy new: £5.98 / Used from: £3.99
A surprisingly engaging film that appears to be more "Vanilla Sky" than at first glance
The Party (2 Disc Special Edition) [1968]The Party (2 Disc Special Edition) [1968]
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I laughed so much, a bit of wee came out :)