For me, it's Se7en. The "what's in the box" scene has to be one of the most powerful scenes I've witnessed. I've certainly watched other very powerful movies, but when I look back, Se7en immediately comes to mind...no thinking involved.
Anyone else care to share?
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The Matrix, such a great metaphor so full of helpful concepts.
The map is not the territory, the menu is not the food.
The world that has been pulled over your eyes to stop you realising you are a slave.
Just a tour de force of breaking out of the trance
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The Matrix was great, what a letdown with the sequels though.
Also a fan of Seven.
A memorable movie that I rewatched recently is Sleepers, come to think of it, an all star cast, also with Brad Pitt, DeNiro, Kevin Bacon, Dustin Hoffman
Also a fan of Seven.
A memorable movie that I rewatched recently is Sleepers, come to think of it, an all star cast, also with Brad Pitt, DeNiro, Kevin Bacon, Dustin Hoffman
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I haven't seen Sleepers. I just Googled it and it seems like something I'd want to watch. It's not on Netflix, so I guess I'll have to do some hunting to find it. Thanks for the tip!
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When I watched Se7en, I knew what was going to be in that box, so it wasn't a big shock actually...
Mine are "Predestination", "The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas", "Pan's Labirinth".... I can't name all of them as I watch 3-4 movies a week ))
Mine are "Predestination", "The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas", "Pan's Labirinth".... I can't name all of them as I watch 3-4 movies a week ))
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The shocker wasn't "what" was in the box (I'm sure everyone had that figured out--well, the only one who didn't see that coming was Detective Mills:-). To me, the shocker was that Detective Mills (spoiler alert!) shot the handcuffed suspect. It's exactly how I would've written it, but I thought for sure they would've scripted it so he took the high ground and did what was "right". That would not have been realistic.
I enjoyed Predestination, too. I watched it just recently, maybe two weeks ago.
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"The Heiress", 1949, with Olivia de Haviland and Montgomery Clift...
revenge is sweet...
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I have no idea why but "La Bamba". I watched it so many times when I was younger my mom had to destroy the VHS (yes VHS) so I wouldn't watch it anymore. Such a sad movie. Makes me want to watch it right now just talking about it:)
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This is much more recent, but "War Horse" stayed with me for a long time. I saw it in the theater and didn't see it again until two weeks ago. I will admit I love animals, but this movie is particularly touching to me. Not sure why, but there it is -- the first example that came to mind when I saw your post.
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Loved "War Horse" also. I like movies with meaning, not just full of senseless action...action...action.