Films to see before you die (in no particular order)

A Listmania! list by Gaffer "licious" (UK)
 
The Game [DVD] [1997]
1.  The Game [DVD] [1997] DVD ~ Michael Douglas
The list author says:
  "Excellently made thriller which keeps you guessing till the end...truly enjoyable"
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The Shawshank Redemption (3 Disc Special Edition Box Set) [1995] [DVD]
2.  The Shawshank Redemption (3 Disc Special Edition Box Set) [1995] [DVD] DVD ~ Tim Robbins
The list author says:
  "What can I say? Probably one of everybody's favourites"
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Star Wars Trilogy (Episodes IV-VI) [DVD] [1977]
3.  Star Wars Trilogy (Episodes IV-VI) [DVD] [1977] DVD ~ Mark Hamill
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  "OK, I'm cheating a bit but I'm counting this as one entry"
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The Lord of the Rings Trilogy (Extended Edition Box Set) [DVD]
4.  The Lord of the Rings Trilogy (Extended Edition Box Set) [DVD] DVD ~ Elijah Wood
The list author says:
  "ditto here....does for fantasy what Star Wars did for sci-fi"
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Beautiful Mind, A [DVD] [2002]
5.  Beautiful Mind, A [DVD] [2002] DVD ~ Russell Crowe
The list author says:
  "The more I watch this, the more I like it"
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Alien Quadrilogy (9 Disc Complete Box Set) [DVD] [1979]
6.  Alien Quadrilogy (9 Disc Complete Box Set) [DVD] [1979] DVD ~ Sigourney Weaver
The list author says:
  "OK, I've added the quadrilogy but I'm really only counting the first TWO films (discs 1-4) which are masterpieces....Alien=horror, Aliens=action"
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Zatoichi (2 disc Collector's Edition) [DVD]
7.  Zatoichi (2 disc Collector's Edition) [DVD] DVD ~ 'Beat' Takeshi Kitano
The list author says:
  "All I can say is WOW!"
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Spirited Away [DVD]
8.  Spirited Away [DVD] DVD ~ Daveigh Chase
The list author says:
  "Simply magical masterpiece that eclipses Disney in every way."
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City Of God (Cidade De Deus) [DVD] [2003]
9.  City Of God (Cidade De Deus) [DVD] [2003] DVD ~ Alexandre Rodrigues
The list author says:
  "Fantastic film which charts the rise and fall of poor children living in the Brazilian Ghetto"
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Bruce Lee: Master Collection [DVD] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]
10.  Bruce Lee: Master Collection [DVD] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC] DVD ~ Bruce Lee
The list author says:
  "Insert ANY of his five films (TheBigBoss/FistOfFury/WayOfTheDragon/GameOfDeath/EnterTheDragon) here...they're all superb!"
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Jean De Florette / Manon Des Sources Double Pack [DVD] [1986]
11.  Jean De Florette / Manon Des Sources Double Pack [DVD] [1986] DVD ~ Yves Montand
The list author says:
  "Should be seen as one film in two parts"
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Akira - The Ultimate Collection [1991] [DVD]
12.  Akira - The Ultimate Collection [1991] [DVD] DVD ~ Nozomu Sasaki
The list author says:
  "Kicked off a whole slew of masterpiece anime from Japan"
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The Matrix [1999] [DVD]
13.  The Matrix [1999] [DVD] DVD ~ Keanu Reeves
The list author says:
  "Genre defining movie yet again..."
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Blade Runner: The Final Cut (5-Disc Ultimate Collectors' Edition) [DVD] [1982]
14.  Blade Runner: The Final Cut (5-Disc Ultimate Collectors' Edition) [DVD] [1982] DVD ~ Harrison Ford
The list author says:
  "....but this one's still better :D (probably one of THE BEST sci-fi flicks out there)."
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One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest (2 Disc Special Edition) [1975] [DVD]
15.  One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest (2 Disc Special Edition) [1975] [DVD] DVD ~ Jack Nicholson
The list author says:
  "Extremely enjoyable film showing off Nicholson at his "lovable" best."
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Back To The Future Trilogy (4 Disc Ultimate Edition) [DVD]
16.  Back To The Future Trilogy (4 Disc Ultimate Edition) [DVD] DVD ~ Back to the Future
The list author says:
  "A classic and brilliant family film trilogy with the first "episode" coming out as the best"
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The Shining [DVD] [1980]
17.  The Shining [DVD] [1980] DVD ~ Jack Nicholson
The list author says:
  "Another great, chilling horror film. It's a pity it hasn't got the full "WS DTS restored" treatment yet. ......Red Rum."
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Jaws (2 Disc Special Edition) [DVD]
18.  Jaws (2 Disc Special Edition) [DVD] DVD ~ Roy Scheider
The list author says:
  "Genre defining...and that MUSIC"
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Raising Arizona [1987] [DVD]
19.  Raising Arizona [1987] [DVD] DVD ~ Nicolas Cage
The list author says:
  "Cage's first and funniest film"
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Das Boot - The Mini Series (2 Disc Uncut Version) [DVD] [2004]
20.  Das Boot - The Mini Series (2 Disc Uncut Version) [DVD] [2004] DVD ~ Jürgen Prochnow
The list author says:
  "Quite simply THE BEST submarine film/series EVER created....and one of the best war films ever too."
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Leon: The Professional [DVD] [1995] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]
21.  Leon: The Professional [DVD] [1995] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC] DVD ~ Jean Reno
The list author says:
  "Yet another fantastic thriller with great performances from all the cast, although you should really watch the "uncut international edition" (rather than the UK's "Leon") to get the full film."
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Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon [DVD] [2001]
22.  Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon [DVD] [2001] DVD ~ Yun-Fat Chow
The list author says:
  "Absolutely beautiful with martial arts on the surface, but tragedy below. FAR outclasses newer offerings such as "House of flying Daggers"."
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Lock, Stock And Two Smoking Barrels (2 Disc Special Edition) [1998] [DVD]
23.  Lock, Stock And Two Smoking Barrels (2 Disc Special Edition) [1998] [DVD] DVD ~ Dexter Fletcher
The list author says:
  "Along with "Snatch", this is Britflicks at their best"
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Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind - Special Edition (Two Disc Set) [DVD]
24.  Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind - Special Edition (Two Disc Set) [DVD] DVD ~ Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
The list author says:
  "A surprisingly engaging film that appears to be more "Vanilla Sky" than at first glance"
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The Party (2 Disc Special Edition) [1968] [DVD]
25.  The Party (2 Disc Special Edition) [1968] [DVD] DVD ~ Peter Sellers
The list author says:
  "I laughed so much, a bit of wee came out     :)"
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