The certified "popular movies that you've never seen"

[estranged4life]

Any Spiderman movie
E.T.
Shawshank Redemption
Citizen Kane
Steel Magnolias
Fried Green Tomatoes
Breakfast at Tiffiny's
Pulp Fiction
The last 3 Star Wars movies
Any major Academy Award winning movie of the past 10-15 years

For those that care, Of the 8 movies I bought today, only 2 were made after 1987.

[JazmenFlowers]

I am in such shock over some of these responses I almost forgot what I was going to say.

anyway, my answer is the original Star Wars movies.

[ryan8472]

The one that comes to mind for me is Gone With The Wind. Never ever seen it, even part of it.

Someone mentioned Pulp Fiction. Go and get it NOW. It's prob in my top 5 ever. And as for Star Wars, see The Empire Strikes Back. It's better than all five other SW films put together.

[goldustsongbird]

Originally Posted by DrummerDeanna

Erm...there are tons more but I can't think of them.

WHAT. GREMLINS. Never? I love that movie. I just saw it in the store on Saturday and thought about buying it. Just stay away from the sequel.

There are tons that I haven't seen. For a lot of movies, I've only seen bits and pieces here and there; never the entire thing. I've seen Top Gun plenty of times because it's on TV a lot here, but I don't like it. You're not missing much.

Originally Posted by Rickypt

Off the top of my head:

Spiderman
Gladiator
that movie with Helen Hunt and Jack Nicholson
any of Lord of Rings series
any of Harry Porter series
a whole bunch more, have to think about it
Dancing with Wolves or whatever

Are we talking the 1992 Gladiator, or the one with Joaquin Phoenix? I've only seen the latter. I could barely get through the first LOTR movie! I'd rather stick my hand in an automatic grater than watch it. And aside from the Alan Rickman factor, I don't really like the HP movies either.

[Mari]

Titanic.
and I plan to keep it that way. I like Kate Winslet, but Leonardo DiCaprio makes me barf.

[Gypsy-Rhiannon]

Originally Posted by michelle2677

Mary Poppins
The Sound of Music

I've lost count of the number of times I've seen thse two films!

[Gypsy-Rhiannon]

Gladiator is one of my all time favourite movies. And those of you who haven't se The Shawshank Redemption.... watch it!! Excellent movie.

And I put off watching Forrest Gump for the longest time but I was so glad I did watch it in the end. I love it!

And as for those of you who have never seen Steel Magnolias......

[danax6]

Originally Posted by Gypsy-Rhiannon

And as for those of you who have never seen Steel Magnolias......

SM has actually been in my purse for the last few days. I brought it with me to work to watch it again during those few free hours I have but I haven't gotten around to it.

Oh, and by the way, I've never seen any Star Wars movie either, and I'm PROUD of it. Blegh. Never seen Gladiator (Russel Crowe) in its entirety either, because my sister spoiled the ending for me before I got a chance to watch it. I started watching it a few months ago but didn't get past 45 minutes. Thought it was rather blah. Those big epic movies are not for me usually, though I love Braveheart and Legends of the Fall.

Some of these responses are downright shocking to me. I'm going to make it my mission to get everyone to watch the must-see-movies.

[Gypsy-Rhiannon]

I have watched all the Star Wars movies but I can't say I'm that fussed by them. I'm so glad I didn't see them at the cinema. I think I would have been bored if I had.

I'm trying to think of films that I haven't seen. But until someone mentions one my mind is blank! I do know I've watched tons of great movies!

[Miss Vicky]

Originally Posted by Gypsy-Rhiannon

Gladiator is one of my all time favourite movies. And those of you who haven't seen The Shawshank Redemption.... watch it!! Excellent movie.

And I put off watching Forrest Gump for the longest time but I was so glad I did watch it in the end. I love it!

I'm also shocked at this. Gladiator is a fantastic film. Historically accurate? No. But the acting is superb (with Russell Crowe and Joaquin Phoenix, how could it not be?), the special effects are dazzling, and it really draws you in. I loved it so much in fact that I saw it five times in the theater and have bought it in vhs form, dvd form, extended dvd form, and novel form. (Yes I really am that lame.)

And The Shawshank Redemption. OMG... that movie has me in tears everytime.

Forrest Gump is just pure fun. Pure fun with great music.

[danax6]

Originally Posted by Gypsy-Rhiannon

I have watched all the Star Wars movies but I can't say I'm that fussed by them. I'm so glad I didn't see them at the cinema. I think I would have been bored if I had.

I'm trying to think of films that I haven't seen. But until someone mentions one my mind is blank! I do know I've watched tons of great movies!

Okay, here's the top 30 according to IMDB. Let's check...

1. 9.1 The Godfather (1972) Yup.
2. 9.1 The Shawshank Redemption (1994) Yup.
3. 8.9 The Godfather: Part II (1974) Yup.
4. 8.8 Buono, il brutto, il cattivo, Il (1966) Yup.
5. 8.8 The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) Yup
6. 8.8 Casablanca (1942) Yup.
7. 8.8 Schindler's List (1993) Yup.
8. 8.8 Pulp Fiction (1994) Yup.
9. 8.7 Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980) No way.
10. 8.7 Shichinin no samurai (1954) Nope.
11. 8.7 One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975) Ofcourse.
12. 8.7 Star Wars (1977) Nope.
13. 8.7 Rear Window (1954) Yup.
14. 8.7 The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) Yup.
15. 8.7 12 Angry Men (1957) Nope.
16. 8.6 Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) Yup.
17. 8.6 Cidade de Deus (2002) Yes. Great movie.
18. 8.6 The Usual Suspects (1995) Yup.
19. 8.6 Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964) Yup.
20. 8.6 Goodfellas (1990) Yup.
21. 8.6 Psycho (1960) Yup.
22. 8.6 C'era una volta il West (1968) Yup.
23. 8.6 The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) Yup.
24. 8.6 Citizen Kane (1941) Yup.
25. 8.6 North by Northwest (1959) Nope.
26. 8.6 Memento (2000) Yup.
27. 8.5 The Silence of the Lambs (1991) Yup.
28. 8.5 Lawrence of Arabia (1962) Yup.
29. 8.5 It's a Wonderful Life (1946) No escaping it.
30. 8.5 Sunset Blvd. (1950) Yup.

[Gypsy-Rhiannon]

Originally Posted by Miss Vicky

I'm also shocked at this. Gladiator is a fantastic film. Historically accurate? No. But the acting is superb (with Russell Crowe and Joaquin Phoenix, how could it not be?), the special effects are dazzling, and it really draws you in. I loved it so much in fact that I saw it five times in the theater and have bought it in vhs form, dvd form, extended dvd form, and novel form. (Yes I really am that lame.)

haha... you sound like me! I only saw it once at the cinema but I also got vhs, dvd and then extended dvd... And I still always cry at the end! Love the music played at the end too.

Originally Posted by Miss Vicky

And The Shawshank Redemption. OMG... that movie has me in tears everytime.

Me too!

Originally Posted by Miss Vicky

Forrest Gump is just pure fun. Pure fun with great music.

Like I said before.. I put off watching this for the longest time and loved it when I finally did watch it! (and blubbed too...lol)

[Gypsy-Rhiannon]

Originally Posted by danax6

Okay, here's the top 30 according to IMDB. Let's check...

1. 9.1 The Godfather (1972) Yes
2. 9.1 The Shawshank Redemption (1994) Yes
3. 8.9 The Godfather: Part II (1974) Yes
4. 8.8 Buono, il brutto, il cattivo, Il (1966) No
5. 8.8 The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) Yes
6. 8.8 Casablanca (1942) Yes
7. 8.8 Schindler's List (1993) Yes
8. 8.8 Pulp Fiction (1994) Yes
9. 8.7 Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980) Yes
10. 8.7 Shichinin no samurai (1954) No
11. 8.7 One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975) Yes
12. 8.7 Star Wars (1977) Yes
13. 8.7 Rear Window (1954) Yes
14. 8.7 The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) Yes
15. 8.7 12 Angry Men (1957) No
16. 8.6 Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) Yes
17. 8.6 Cidade de Deus (2002) No
18. 8.6 The Usual Suspects (1995) Yes
19. 8.6 Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964) No
20. 8.6 Goodfellas (1990) Yes
21. 8.6 Psycho (1960) Yes
22. 8.6 C'era una volta il West (1968) No
23. 8.6 The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) Yes
24. 8.6 Citizen Kane (1941) Yes
25. 8.6 North by Northwest (1959) Yes
26. 8.6 Memento (2000) No
27. 8.5 The Silence of the Lambs (1991) Yes
28. 8.5 Lawrence of Arabia (1962) Yes
29. 8.5 It's a Wonderful Life (1946) Yes
30. 8.5 Sunset Blvd. (1950) Yes

[michelle2677]

1. 9.1 The Godfather (1972) Nop
2. 9.1 The Shawshank Redemption (1994) Yup. this movie is my second favorite of all time.
3. 8.9 The Godfather: Part II (1974) nope
4. 8.8 Buono, il brutto, il cattivo, Il (1966) never heard of it
5. 8.8 The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) Yup
6. 8.8 Casablanca (1942) Nope
7. 8.8 Schindler's List (1993) Parts of it.
8. 8.8 Pulp Fiction (1994) Nope
9. 8.7 Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980) Yep
10. 8.7 Shichinin no samurai (1954) Nope.
11. 8.7 One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975)Started to watch it. didn't finish. Long story.
12. 8.7 Star Wars (1977) yep. ha. my mom was pregnant with me and went to see this. So I guess I can count two times
13. 8.7 Rear Window (1954) nope
14. 8.7 The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) Yup.
15. 8.7 12 Angry Men (1957)
16. 8.6 Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) yeah. liked temple of doom more.
17. 8.6 Cidade de Deus (2002) nope
18. 8.6 The Usual Suspects (1995) nope
19. 8.6 Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964) nope
20. 8.6 Goodfellas (1990) nope
21. 8.6 Psycho (1960) uh. yeah. and I've never taken a shower since
22. 8.6 C'era una volta il West (1968) no
23. 8.6 The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) Yup.
24. 8.6 Citizen Kane (1941) no
25. 8.6 North by Northwest (1959) Nope.
26. 8.6 Memento (2000) nope
27. 8.5 The Silence of the Lambs (1991) Love.
28. 8.5 Lawrence of Arabia (1962) no
29. 8.5 It's a Wonderful Life (1946) Not Christmas until IAWL has been broken out.
30. 8.5 Sunset Blvd. (1950) Nope

[bretonbanquet]

1. 9.1 The Godfather (1972) No
2. 9.1 The Shawshank Redemption (1994) No
3. 8.9 The Godfather: Part II (1974) No
4. 8.8 Buono, il brutto, il cattivo, Il (1966) The Good, the Bad and the Ugly - one of my top 5 ever
5. 8.8 The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) No
6. 8.8 Casablanca (1942) Yes
7. 8.8 Schindler's List (1993) Yes
8. 8.8 Pulp Fiction (1994) Yes - another one of my top 5
9. 8.7 Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980) No
10. 8.7 Shichinin no samurai (1954) Yes - soooo long, but good.
11. 8.7 One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975) No
12. 8.7 Star Wars (1977) No
13. 8.7 Rear Window (1954) Yes
14. 8.7 The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) No
15. 8.7 12 Angry Men (1957) Yes - in my top 10
16. 8.6 Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) Yes
17. 8.6 Cidade de Deus (2002) No
18. 8.6 The Usual Suspects (1995) Yes
19. 8.6 Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964) No
20. 8.6 Goodfellas (1990) Yes, wish I hadn't
21. 8.6 Psycho (1960) Yes
22. 8.6 C'era una volta il West (1968) Yes
23. 8.6 The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) No
24. 8.6 Citizen Kane (1941) No
25. 8.6 North by Northwest (1959) No
26. 8.6 Memento (2000) No, don't think so
27. 8.5 The Silence of the Lambs (1991) No
28. 8.5 Lawrence of Arabia (1962) No
29. 8.5 It's a Wonderful Life (1946) Yes
30. 8.5 Sunset Blvd. (1950) No