Post your favorite movie - ONE PICK ONLY!

[TrueDave]

Okay, I'm not a big Star Wars fan today. But I was 5 when it came out.

I mean I love teh first film but I don't collect anything.

And It is an incredible piece of moviemaking.

I have often looked at it to get ideas for puppet films I have worked on.

Its a puppet film!

Vader, C3po, Storm troopers, Cantina aliens, R2 D2, Chewbacca, Greedo , Jawas, Sandpeople, Aunt Beru all dubbed like a marionette film.

I watched teh commentary version and was blown away by how much sound effects totally made that film!

[spamn]

I would have to go with Star Wars too. It was so above and beyond any movie I had ever seen in it's day and it has always remained with me.

It wasn't until about my 50th viewing of it that even noticed any flaws in it. It's a brilliant piece of work in so many ways.

[huedell]

Man, this is a REALLY tough one for me. I could toss up at least 10 films that could be interchanged for the top spot. I think I am going to go with the following though.

The Warriors

I have it but have never watched it.
A friend of mine is KILLING me to watch it.
I should have it "watched" soon

[thunderbolt]

tough one, but I'll go with Raiders of the Lost Ark

[Gorn Captain]

It's so hard.
How can you compare Close Encounters to Star Wars? Or Mad Max Road Warrior?
All fantastic movies, but so different in style.
It's like picking between a donut and spaghetti.

I'd have to go for the obvious, then.
Star Wars 1977. A life changer....

[DocDrako]

If I have to pick only one, it's "The Greatest Story Ever Told" starring Max Von Sydow.

[david_b]

I'll put JP down for "A Clockwork Orange"

Well, I WILL say I have two of the more, um.., explicit scenes from that movie on my iPod.

As a gentleman, I will say no more..

david_b

PS: I guess for 'life-changing' movies (not necessarily your 'favorite', as asked..), Star Wars, followed by 'Help!' (Beatles) would be there.
Such a difficult question.

[AJ Collector]

The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance......

[The Bat]

Ferris Bueller's Day Off

It's been my favorite for the last 25 years or so....I can watch it over and over and over.

SAVE FERRIS!!

[ctc]

Easy!

"Rock and Rule." The original version, WITHOUT LeMat.

Don C.

[jayihdz]

Usual Suspects

[shyndman]

Okay, here are some of my favorites:

Science Fiction - Blade Runner
Western - Lonesome Dove
Comedy - Young Frankenstein
Horror - The Omen
Drama - To Kill A Mockingbird

[sprytel]

"Star Wars" is definitely among my tops.

I have always had a soft spot for campy '80s comedies, and top among them is "Real Genius".

And I am shocked there has been no love for "Pulp Fiction".

But my favorite movie has to be "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory", the 1971 classic starring Gene Wilder. Can't tell you how many times I have watched that. Always make me feel like a kid again.

[megoapesnut]

I'm glad we got Willy Wonka on the list. Another great movie.

[Hector]

And I am shocked there has been no love for "Pulp Fiction".

Pulp Fiction is probably my favorite right now...but I listed Star Wars...because it had far more impact and influence over me when I first saw it as a young teen.