32 films have received 2 nominations. They are:



Arguments for/against? Majority rules.

I neg vote:

Eternal Sunshine of The Spotless Mind
Independence Day
Pirates of The Caribbean
Star Trek 2

All fine movies but they do not belong on this list

I'm not saying that I'm against the other films (except Gravity & Pirates of The Caribbean...count my neg vote for them) but just sharing my full support & wish to see the above 14 films straightly securing their places in the top 100.

Which one...the whole trilogy or any specific part of the trilogy?

The complete trio, I am guessing, since hammerfan didn't mention any specific one out of the three.

It includes all 3 films

My votes are based on several criteria. First thing I look for is usually Cultural Significance which can include Box Office, Camera Work, Technical Aspects for advancing the field of cinema and it's impact on the general population.

But then more personally, how well I feel the Narrative is written, Originality, Memorability, Re-Watchability, etc.

Now this being a general list of non-horror I think about sub-genres. I personally would like to see a fair share of different genres represented. Comedies, Action, Westerns, Sci-fi, etc. so I make picks based on that as well.

For instance in this batch I would put Star Trek II in a Top 100 Sci-Fi films, but with limited space I think other films in a "General List" are more important based on my other criteria.

That said...

From the current list, I would neg-vote:

A Few Good Men
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Fargo
Glengarry Glen Ross
Gravity
Inception
Independence Day
Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl
Raging Bull
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
The Departed
The Elephant Man
The Lion King

Then count my vote for it too.

I have to argue for The Departed. First off it won Best Picture at the Oscars and scored Martin Scorcese his first Academy Award which if nothing else serves as a milestone for one of the greatest directors ever.

As for the movie itself, its amazingly acted. Has an awesome score and soundtrack and is shot brilliantly. The story is great and entertaining which builds up to an awesome finale.

Its arguably Scorceses best work and definitely one of the greatest films of all time.

Tough choices. Choosing the better films is easier than negging the existing, but I'll have a go. All films not listed below I support going through.


These films didn't hit as some of the best, but (except for Departed) I enjoyed them, and/or found them touching, and/or appreciated many of their technical accomplishments (including Departed). So I don't neg these:

Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl -
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan -
The Dark Knight -
The Departed - I didn't care for this film. It was finely shot and acted, but I didn't care for the story and characters. I don't recall being thrilled with the suspense, intrigue, action, but maybe I was too tired. Anyway, I'm Negging it.
The Elephant Man - Been a long long time since I've seen it. I remember expecting to be touched, but I seem to remember that I wasn't, which I would have assumed that (touching) was the point of the film, but since I don't remember it well enough, I'm not making any sort of critique here. Maybe I can coax some here, who's seen it, to tell me why they are supporting it.


These I neg, (and I do realise 3 of these have long been considered great films):

Gravity - I do like new experiences, creativity, this had technical expertise, I even like starkness, but the story hit me as a little too stark, as in I could have been right there with them and asked Bullock if she wanted to play 20 questions.
Independence Day - it was fairly entertaining, and that's what films are generally for, but I'm looking for something more from the greats. I know a good friend of mine was really moved by the ending presidential speech, but it and the film felt oldhat and formulaic to me.
Bonnie & Clyde - long time praised, each time I'll seen it, I don't get why. I didn't see any technical flaws. Some nicely shot sequences. But I didn't care about the characters, story, nor of course what they were doing. I didn't think it was in anyway masterful in suspense, action or change in character. Story didn't challenge my mind or beliefs in anyway, nor strum my emotions.
Chinatown - long time praised, each time I'll seen it, I don't quite get why it gets that much praise. I didn't see any technical flaws. Nicely acted, shot & directed film. But I didn't care about the characters, story, nor of course what was going on. I didn't think it was in anyway masterful in suspense, action or change in character. Story didn't challenge my mind or beliefs in anyway, nor strum my emotions.
Lawrence Of Arabia - long time praised, each time I'll seen it, I don't get why. There are very nice wide angle shots; finely shot. Some very fine performances. I wasn't thrilled by any particular suspense, intrigue or action, wasn't fascinated by the cultures or characters or story. Didn't notice any significant change in character. Lawrence was a mystery, and after the film, remained a mystery. Some will say that's the point. To each his own. Story didn't challenge my mind or beliefs in anyway, nor strum my emotions.

Anyone else?