3 months ago
Pamsitter said:
Do you like my shortlist?
-
1
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Orphaned youngster Harry Potter is forced to endure a miserable childhood, brought up by his awful aunt and uncle, but all that looks set to change when he learns he is to attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Once there, he embarks on a series of encounters with a host of magical characters and new friends, but his suspicions are aroused by a particularly sinister teacher who seems to be up to no good - so he sets out to discover whether double-dealing is afoot. Chris Columbus's blockbusting adventure - adapted from the first of JK Rowling's best-selling books. Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Robbie Coltrane, Alan Rickman, Richard Harris, Maggie Smith and Emma Watson star.Like this in this list? 3 up1 down -
2
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
A chosen hobbit and his loyal friends join a wizard, humans, a dwarf and an elf on a quest to destroy a powerful ring and defeat an evil lord. Based on a book by J.R.R. Tolkien.Like this in this list? 9 up0 down -
3
Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope
Farm boy Luke Skywalker sets out to rescue a princess from the clutches of evil Darth Vader. George Lucas's sci-fi adventure, starring Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford and Carrie FisherLike this in this list? 21 up2 down -
4
The Matrix
Naive computer hacker Keanu Reeves discovers the world around him is nothing more than a virtual reality fantasy, and joins a team of freedom fighters risking their lives to bring the truth out into the open. The first of the ground-breaking sci-fi adventure trilogy from the Wachowski brothers, laden with breathtaking visuals and mind-bending ideas. Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss and Hugo Weaving co-star.Like this in this list? 26 up0 down -
5
Pulp Fiction
Quentin Tarantino's unmissable Oscar-winning thriller offering an insight into the sleazier side of life in modern-day America. John Travolta, Samuel L Jackson and Bruce Willis starLike this in this list? 14 up1 down -
6
ET: The Extra-Terrestrial
Steven Spielberg's delightful fantasy loses none of its charm on the small screen. For the uninitiated, it tells the tale of a lonely boy (Henry Thomas) befriended by a stranded alien. He's drawn into all manner of adventures as he and his friends attempt to return the creature to its home. This was the most lucrative film of all time (until Jurassic Park came along) and despite all the usual Spielberg trademarks - kids in suburbia, flashing lights, special effects - it's a real film from the heart. John Williams' outstanding soundtrack never fails to move, especially in the bike ride across the moon sequence. Look out for Drew Barrymore as the wide-eyed GertieLike this in this list? 15 up1 down -
7
Forrest Gump
A simple soul bumbles his way through a series of bizarre adventures, becoming an American football star, Vietnam veteran, table tennis champion and millionaire businessman - but the love of his life continues to elude him. Robert Zemeckis's Oscar-winning comedy drama, starring Tom Hanks, Sally Field, Robin Wright and Gary SiniseLike this in this list? 2 up1 down -
8
Gone with the Wind
Watch 'Gone with the Wind' on DVD.Classic romantic melodrama, considered by some to be the greatest film ever made, focusing on the life and turbulent love affairs of a Southern belle. Set against the bloody backdrop of the American Civil War, the multi-Oscar-winning epic, directed by Victor Fleming and based on Margaret Mitchell's bestseller, stars Vivien Leigh and Clark Gable, with Leslie Howard, Olivia de Havilland and Thomas MitchellLike this in this list? 3 up0 down -
9
Jurassic Park
Steven Spielberg's blockbuster, with Sam Neill, Laura Dern and Jeff Goldblum among the scientists given a sneak preview of a new dinosaur theme park - but it all goes wrong when the main attractions go on the rampage and start to eat the visitors. That all takes second place to the real stars - computer-generated and animatronic dinosaurs which set a new standard in special effects. With Richard Attenborough.Like this in this list? 2 up0 down -
10
The Blair Witch Project
Watch 'The Blair Witch Project' on DVD.Daniel Myrick and Eduardo Sánchez's smash-hit low-budget horror sees three film students head into the American backwoods to make a documentary about the fabled Blair Witch. But there's more to the urban legend than meets the eye. Heather Donahue, Michael Williams and Joshua Leonard star. The film scored highly at the box office thanks to excellent word of mouth reviews.Like this in this list? 5 up1 down
Comments - what do you think of this Shortlist?
0 comments
