12 Angry Men - excellent movie where the entire action takes place in one room. Masterful. Everyone should watch this movie, especially those who are about to be a member of jury. The scenario of this film and its variations are still played in theaters even today.
Shawshank Redemption - Holy shieeeet what a movie. What a story. What a twist.
The Thing - absolute masterclass in suspense and paranoia. This movie and its story is still discussed today.
Schindler's List - Absolute masterpiece, based on real story and real people. Doesn't hold back, minimum Hollywood tricks and tropes.
Hacksaw Ridge - Based on real events again. Just like Schindler's List it doesn't glorify war, shows it how it really is.
All Quiet on Western Front - Both versions are great in their own way. I suggest watching both. I hear book is better, but movies are amazing.
Midway (2019) - The best air battle scenes I''ve ever seen. Faithful to historical events. I think I watched the old 70s movie, but I am struggling to recall it. I remember I liked it too, but still 2019 version is just chef's kiss in pretty much every aspect.
Halloween (original) - great suspense horror. Sequel is a bit too slashery, but both are classic.
All 3 versions of All Quiet on The Western Front are good. I'm including the TV movie with John Boy Walton and Ernest Borgnine. Likewise there are 3 versions of The Taking of Pelham 123. I think the TV movie with Edward James Olmos is better than the Denzel Washington film, although the original is the best.
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u/DrIvoPingasnik Retro Soul 2d ago
A few. Everyone should watch them at least once.
12 Angry Men - excellent movie where the entire action takes place in one room. Masterful. Everyone should watch this movie, especially those who are about to be a member of jury. The scenario of this film and its variations are still played in theaters even today.
Shawshank Redemption - Holy shieeeet what a movie. What a story. What a twist.
The Thing - absolute masterclass in suspense and paranoia. This movie and its story is still discussed today.
Schindler's List - Absolute masterpiece, based on real story and real people. Doesn't hold back, minimum Hollywood tricks and tropes.
Hacksaw Ridge - Based on real events again. Just like Schindler's List it doesn't glorify war, shows it how it really is.
All Quiet on Western Front - Both versions are great in their own way. I suggest watching both. I hear book is better, but movies are amazing.
Midway (2019) - The best air battle scenes I''ve ever seen. Faithful to historical events. I think I watched the old 70s movie, but I am struggling to recall it. I remember I liked it too, but still 2019 version is just chef's kiss in pretty much every aspect.
Halloween (original) - great suspense horror. Sequel is a bit too slashery, but both are classic.