Okay, good thread. Let's go: In no particular order,
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4. Buckaroo Banzai and his Adventures Across the 8th Dimension. Where to even begin! Utterly, mesmerisingly magnificent and the first in a projected series of films starring Peter 'Robocop' Weller as the man himself, Buckaroo Banzai. They never got past the first 'cause it bombed and there is the surest proof going that the great public out there are fast-asleep zombies. Impossible to fathom on one watching; wonderful to watch over & over again. Fantastic cast, fantastic in every way actually, all the way to the best end credits sequence ever committed to celluloid!
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6. Zero Effect. Yeah, it's got Bill Pullman and ben Stiller, but oh my is this under-recognized in a big, big way! A sheer delight to watch. Pullman is wonderful as the worlds greatest detective, Daryl Zero. He can't function socially yet just witness him as he enters the gym and asks her about her other profession! And how he knew! He's a gem. The film's a gem.
7. The Changeling. I don't care what anybody says, this is the scariest movie ever made. I never have scared easily watching films, just twice to my recollection. In 2nd place is Exorcist III, and although the film is often very creepy, there is that one scene! On first viewing, watching the film properly(no talking or getting up and...!)it quite simply makes your whole body go cold.
But as nothing compared to The Changeling. My parents were on holiday, I was alone in the house, late at night. From the beginning it pretty much starts to ratchet up the chill factor but nothing notable really. Then he drives out to the bridge, and then he drives back to the house and.... . I swear to God I panicked. It scared me so much I instantly turned the tv off and turned all the lights on. I went 'round the house and checked every window and door and ten minutes later started to watch again! Sounds silly I know, but... . Two months later my best friends parents went on holiday and I, him and our other oldest friend met at his, late(midnight-plus at my request!)to watch the film. I'd just told 'em it was good, nothing more. Dark room, I simply enjoyed the film again and as that scene came 'round, watched my mates! To say that I saw my two best friends silently 'struggle' with themselves is an understatement!!
8. The Accidental Tourist. Okay, big stars - William Hurt & Geena Davis. Academy Award - Geena Davis for supporting actress. But still, have any of you ever heard this film mentioned anywhere? A quiet masterpiece. And there we have the reason why - quiet. A quiet, still, sedate but nonetheless moving, fun, intense, quirky, powerful and endlessly (re)watchable film. I never tire of this movie. One of those very rare perfect films that seems to have emerged straight out of some studio in heaven. Every scene(I kid you not)is touched with stardust. Lovely and special.
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