best movie ever?

okay now I am rotflmao, I did it ...finally

Anyway. Consider: Story, Acting, soundtrack, special affects, cineamatography(sp?)
I believe "the Return of the King" is the best movie I have ever seen.
And the trilogy, well it is in a class all by itself.
Bob

It's <A HREF="http://www.imdb.com/top_250_films" target="_new">#3 on IMDB's top 250 movies of all time</A>, below The Shawshank Redemption and The Godfather. My belief is that The Shawshank Redemption is the greatest movie of all time, but it is too hard to compare it with Lord of the Rings. The 3 LOTR movies are amazing films, some of the best ever made, but in terms of all time favorite Shawshank is still #1 for me. To me, The Shawshank Redemption is perfect, completely without flaws.

I was utterly awed at the battle scene in Return of the King. Completely amazing (except the "I am no man!" part, how corny). I was so happy that it was so long, and even though the ending dragged on for about 30 minutes after I thought the movie was over, I liked it because it brought the whole thing together and truly ended it.

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Phhh, Forest Gump won it over Shawshank. What a travesty... Gump was okay, but definately not better than Shawshank. Kinda like how gay ass Titanic got the Oscar over any of the other nominees. I think on IMDB, Titanic is the lowest rated best picture winner, and for good reason.

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About "Titanic"
LOl I wonder how many guys saw it just to make their wives or girlfriends happy
I like Forest Gump, but it is hard to believe that it is better than Shawshank, of course most of the time the Oscars seem more political, and seldom do they get the best movie, especially lately.
Bob

Haven't watched The Shawshank Redemption, but IMO the Godfather: part-1 is perfect from every point of view

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I'd probably put Requiem for a Dream, Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, and Raiders of the Lost Ark above ROTK as well.

I can't wait for the extended DVD's to come out for all 3 movies though.

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Its been a long time since I have read LOTR, over 20 years.
I think the crying in the movie didn't exactly happen in the book but the emotion was there. I could be wrong.

I love all those movies you mentioned, I think they all are great. Saving Private Ryan sure made me appreciate our W.W.II Veterans more(like my Dad)
It is very hard to compare good movies and say one is better.
But 3 1/2 hours never went so fast.
Bob

It's not fair to compare special effects.

It's all so abstract since some movies I like because they are entertaining, others are so realistic, others are drama, and others I just enjoy the cinematography.

Ever see the Thin Red Line? Lousy movie but the cinematography is amazing!

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I think that bar none LOTR is the best trilogy ever. Indiana Jones was good, but Temple of Doom I thought was pretty bad, which brings down the whole trilogy. Star Wars is good, but not great, in my opinion. LOTR is amazing.

The LOTR movies are all in my top 10. In no particular order, (except Shawshank), I'd put:

Shawshank Redemption
The Big Lebowski
Fargo
American Beauty
Pulp Fiction
Return of the King
Fellowship of the Ring
Two Towers
Traffic
The Usual Suspects

There may be a couple I'd switch if I thought it some more, but the LOTR definately belong on the top 10 of all time.

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I just went and saw the Last Samurai and although I hate Tom Cruise, that movie was kick asss. There's a couple scenes in that movie that are just breath taking.

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Saw Return of the King again.
It just keeps getting better each time I see it.(3 times now)
Nobody left their seats the whole time.
Bob
Bob

how bout both

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Rented Godfather I & II.
After watching Godfather I, I have to say it was very good movie. I had seen it before but on t.v.
But to be honest, I don't think you can fairly compare Godfather to any of the LOTR movies.
Very different, but the LOTR does so many things better, special effects, soundtrack, cinematography(sp?)
Acting is a draw, I believe.
Al Pacino was great in Godfather. Ian McKelllan is great in LOTR, so is Sean Astin. Marlon Brando, that says alot just by itself.
Some Contratimes online newspaper called LOTR cast "workmanlike" and wasn't in the same league as Godfather.
I think if I were to be honest, LOTR definetly has edge in acting. But both were great so I could see how somebody would favor the acting in one movie over the other one, but to say one movies actors did a "workmanlike " job is showing obvious prejudice.
Return of the King is still my favorite all time.
Bob

<i>The Night of the Iguana, Apocalypse Now, Godfather 1</i>, to name 3 quickly ... (I'm in a hurry)


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Can't believe I forgot Godfather I & II
Bob

Someone mentioned crouching tiger hidden dragon... Isn't that the one where a bunch of chinese kung fu fighter dudes run around on tree branches. I thought that was the worst movie ever. Other than that there have been some great picks here IMO. Personally I like the old classic (the good the bad and the ugly) pulp fiction was great too, but my folks hated it.

If I glanced at a spilt box of tooth picks on the floor, could I tell you how many are in the pile. Not a chance, But then again I don't have to buy my underware at Kmart.

Watched Godfather I & II again.
Actually liked II better until the frigging ending.
I still think LOTR is the best trilogy ever.
Nothing is even close and I love Star Wars and Indiana Jones. But they just aren't in the same class as LOTR.
I am going to see ROTK again.
Bob

No I'd probably need to watch that thing stoned to change my opinion on it. Since I don't smoke weed anymore I don't think my opinion is junna change.

I gotta agree shawshank was one awsome movie though.

If I glanced at a spilt box of tooth picks on the floor, could I tell you how many are in the pile. Not a chance, But then again I don't have to buy my underware at Kmart.

Did anyone mention resivoir dogs. I just loved that movie.

If I glanced at a spilt box of tooth picks on the floor, could I tell you how many are in the pile. Not a chance, But then again I don't have to buy my underware at Kmart.

Ok the best movie ever that everyone seemed to miss

IS

Lock Stock and two Smoking Barrels

Oh yeah!

If I glanced at a spilt box of tooth picks on the floor, could I tell you how many are in the pile. Not a chance, But then again I don't have to buy my underware at Kmart.

I went and saw Return of the King again today.

Far too much crying. I love the action, but every single time the scene turns to Frodo and Sam, I cringe. All they did was cry.

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Sean Astin had excellent acting in that part!

BTW, expect so much more crying in the 4+ hour extended DVD of ROTK!
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Lol, "All they did was cry", you crack me up.
Maybe they should have been laughing instead.
Bob

LOL. Crying should be done in moderation.

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