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Singin' in the Rain 1952
Simply perfect. Cinema is never more enchanting than 'Singin' in the Rain'.
The story is classic in form but the setting is unique and perfectly suited. The musical interludes enhance rather than interrupt, furthering the plot while providing a welcome outlet for the leading trio's dancing and singing skills. The combination of this musical element with comedic and romantic aspects makes this film a treat for fans and critics of musicals alike.
No words can truly do justice to films…
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12 Angry Men 1957
by Tom Flew 20 Mar, 2013 I've spent a long time trying to collect my thoughts regarding '12 Angry Men', but any detailed analysis of this film feels almost completely redundant. Chances are you've seen it and loved it just as much as I did - only 1 person has (presumably erroneously) rated this film 1 star on Letterboxd - so I'll quickly focus on one aspect that made this film so impressive and enjoyable.
'12 Angry Men' is a…
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Apocalypse Now 1979
by Brian 19 Feb, 2013 Just absolutely one of the best movies ever made. You feel lost in this stifling, morose, beautiful, morbid dream jungle with the everyone else. You understand Kurtz's madness if you had to be in a place like that. Still an amazing movie. This kind of craft could only come from a mad genius.
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Seven Samurai 1956
Watched by PTAbro 17 Feb, 2013 8 I will keep this short as there are thousands more reviewers a thousand times more learned and eloquent than me, but;
Wow.
Wow, wow, wow.Around the time the samurai are ridiculing Kukuchiyo's family tree, I noticed that my stomach was fluttering. I realized that this was due to the fact that Seven Samurai exists, and, more importantly, that it lives up the ludicrous (or so I previously thought) volume of praise heaped upon it. The movie was so excitingly…
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The Battle of Algiers 1967
Watched by HKFanatic 03 Feb, 2013 A movie that explores the thin line between occupier and invader, freedom fighter and terrorist - as such, it remains one of the most relevant films of the last 50 years. "The Battle of Algiers" is terrifying in its stark realism as crowded dance halls erupt in chaos after bombings, and military prisoners are put through brutal torture. A powerful soundtrack co-written by Ennio Morricone adds to the ominous atmosphere.
Director Gillo Pontevorco's praise-worthy technique still serves as a blueprint for filmmakers today: I feel it's safe to say there would be no "Zero Dark Thirty" without this film. An essential piece of world cinema.
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Kelly's Heroes 1970
Watched by GirlsBlood 15 Nov, 2012 Could watch an entire movie about Donald Sutherland as Oddball
