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A Listmania! list by Mr. Terry R. Downie "Film Critic" (Newcastle, England)
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Saving Private Ryan [DVD] [1998]
1.  Saving Private Ryan [DVD] [1998] DVD ~ Tom Hanks
The list author says:
  "Simply the greatest war film made, uncannily realistic. Duly awarded numerous Oscars"
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Pulp Fiction (2 Disc Collector's Edition) [DVD] [1994]
2.  Pulp Fiction (2 Disc Collector's Edition) [DVD] [1994] DVD ~ John Travolta
The list author says:
  "Tarantino's best, great displays from Samuel L and Travolta alongside a heavyweight cast"
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Goodfellas [1990] [DVD]
3.  Goodfellas [1990] [DVD] DVD ~ Robert De Niro
The list author says:
  "Not to be missed, arguably Scorsese's greatest achievement. Liotta's best delivery to date and argualby Pesci's"
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Casino [DVD] [1996]
4.  Casino [DVD] [1996] DVD ~ Robert De Niro
The list author says:
  "Another very interesting Scorsese piece, very good watching and a one for gangster fans alike"
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Fight Club [1999] [DVD]
5.  Fight Club [1999] [DVD] DVD ~ Brad Pitt
The list author says:
  "Truly one of the most original films of the 90's, devoted performances from Ed Norton and Brad Pitt"
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True Romance : Special Edition [DVD] [1993]
6.  True Romance : Special Edition [DVD] [1993] DVD ~ Christian Slater
The list author says:
  "While a thoroughly entertaining film with a remarkable cast, this gangster film of sorts delivers without contending some classics. One of my favourites for easy watching bloody action"
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Reservoir Dogs (2 Disc Special Edition) [1993] [DVD]
7.  Reservoir Dogs (2 Disc Special Edition) [1993] [DVD] DVD ~ Harvey Keitel
The list author says:
  "Underrated in the US, more understandably appreciated here in the UK, a cult classic"
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Once Upon A Time In America Special Edition [DVD] [1984]
8.  Once Upon A Time In America Special Edition [DVD] [1984] DVD ~ Robert De Niro
The list author says:
  "Arguably another contender for the gangster film crown, slow start but completely worth it"
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Kalifornia [DVD] [1994]
9.  Kalifornia [DVD] [1994] DVD ~ Brad Pitt
The list author says:
  "Entertaining and different, similar madness to Natural Born Killers but with a little more realism"
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The Usual Suspects (2 Disc Special Edition) [DVD] [1995]
10.  The Usual Suspects (2 Disc Special Edition) [DVD] [1995] DVD ~ Kevin Spacey
The list author says:
  "A masterpiece, undeniably. Spacey's first Oscar win and more deserved than ever"
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L.A. Confidential [1997] [DVD]
11.  L.A. Confidential [1997] [DVD] DVD ~ Kevin Spacey
The list author says:
  "An incredible portrayal of 1940's LA, great cast and very clever story line"
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Taxi Driver [DVD] [1999]
12.  Taxi Driver [DVD] [1999] DVD ~ Robert De Niro
The list author says:
  "One of De Niro's most famous roles and rightly so.  Very dark and devestating example of post-war effects"
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Raging Bull - 20th Anniversary Edition - 2 Disc Set [DVD] [1981]
13.  Raging Bull - 20th Anniversary Edition - 2 Disc Set [DVD] [1981] DVD ~ Raging Bull
The list author says:
  "Another De Niro classic, just as harshly entertaining as Taxi Driver"
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Seven - 2 Disc Set [DVD]
14.  Seven - 2 Disc Set [DVD] DVD ~ Brad Pitt
The list author says:
  "A must see for any deep thinking film lovers out there. impossible to criticise. Great topic for philisophical and psychological debate"
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The Deer Hunter (Special Edition) (2 Disc) [1978] [DVD]
15.  The Deer Hunter (Special Edition) (2 Disc) [1978] [DVD] DVD ~ George Dzundza
The list author says:
  "Great displays by De Niro and Walken, another vivid display of the cruelties of war. Cinematic masterpiece."
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Full Metal Jacket [1987] [DVD]
16.  Full Metal Jacket [1987] [DVD] DVD ~ Matthew Modine
The list author says:
  "Stanley Kubrick's marvelous creation. Just as deep and moving as it is entertaining"
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American History X [DVD] [1999]
17.  American History X [DVD] [1999] DVD ~ Edward Norton
The list author says:
  "Racially fuelled rollercoaster of hate, mixed with Ed Norton's sound performance and very interesting debate issues"
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The Shining [DVD] [1980]
18.  The Shining [DVD] [1980] DVD ~ Jack Nicholson
The list author says:
  "Stephen King's story, Stanley Kubrick's directing skills and the always magnetic Jack Nicholson's acting talents prove this is a definate must see"
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One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest [1975] [DVD] [1976]
19.  One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest [1975] [DVD] [1976] DVD ~ Jack Nicholson
The list author says:
  "Another Jack marvel, possible at his best. I would have to say this to me is a black comedy, with more black than comedy. Still very entertaining"
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Apocalypse Now [1979] [DVD]
20.  Apocalypse Now [1979] [DVD] DVD ~ Martin Sheen
The list author says:
  "Francis Ford Coppola's epic tale of the vietnam war, based loosely on truth. A must see for war fans, and for that matter any serious movie lovers"
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Heat : The Movie & More (2 Disc Special Edition) [1995] [DVD]
21.  Heat : The Movie & More (2 Disc Special Edition) [1995] [DVD] DVD ~ Heat
The list author says:
  "Great head-off between Pacino and De Niro here, well written and action packed. Fully entertaining with a great cast"
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The Godfather Trilogy (5 Disc Box Set) [DVD]
22.  The Godfather Trilogy (5 Disc Box Set) [DVD] DVD ~ Marlon Brando
The list author says:
  "Very little introduction needed, a legendary tale of the Corleone family, portrayed very well by Brando, Pacino and De Niro. A must own"
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The Shawshank Redemption (3 Disc Special Edition Box Set) [1995] [DVD]
23.  The Shawshank Redemption (3 Disc Special Edition Box Set) [1995] [DVD] DVD ~ Tim Robbins
The list author says:
  "Another original piece, great displays by Robbins and Freeman. Very inspiring and moving tale of prison life"
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Gladiator (3 Disc Extended Special Edition) [DVD]
24.  Gladiator (3 Disc Extended Special Edition) [DVD] DVD ~ Russell Crowe
The list author says:
  "A thoroughly entertaining film. Crowe's greatest performance to date combined with fantastic directing on Ridley Scott's part"
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The Silence of the Lambs [DVD] [1991]
25.  The Silence of the Lambs [DVD] [1991] DVD ~ Jodie Foster
The list author says:
  "Hopkins at his mesmorising best, original and entertaining. Probably also Jodie Foster's best display so far"
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Seven - 2 Disc Set [DVD] forum
Subtitles 		0 9 Feb 2012
Goodfellas (2 Disc Special Edition) [1990] [DVD] forum
subtittles 		1 20 Nov 2011
Full Metal Jacket (Deluxe Edition) [DVD] [1987] forum
Subtitles 		1 6 Nov 2011
Full Metal Jacket (Deluxe Edition) [DVD] [1987] forum
Languages? 		1 6 Nov 2011
The Usual Suspects [DVD] [1995] forum
Subtitles? 		0 22 Sep 2011
Fight Club [Blu-ray] [1999] forum
brazilian or euro portuguese subs? 		7 7 Sep 2011
The Shining (2 Disc Special Edition) [DVD] [1980] forum
Subtitles 		0 31 Jul 2011
One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest (2 Disc Special Edition) [1975] [DVD] forum
subtitles 		1 24 Jun 2011
Once Upon A Time In America Special Edition [DVD] [1984] forum
language 		4 13 Jun 2011
Pulp Fiction [DVD] forum
Region Code 		2 30 Apr 2011
Once Upon A Time In America Special Edition [DVD] [1984] forum
This film is awful 		22 12 Apr 2011
Raging Bull [Blu-ray] forum
Subtitles 		1 24 Mar 2011
 
   

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Mr. Terry R. Downie "Film Critic" (Newcastle, England)
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Qualifications: University Lecturer, Film Studies
Last updated: 16/01/2007
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