Top-notch films, a rather mixed bag

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Amadeus [1985] [DVD] [1984]
1.  Amadeus [1985] [DVD] [1984] DVD ~ F. Murray Abraham
The list author says:
  "The story is magnificent, as is the music - it's Mozart, what better soundtrack could you ask for? Salieri's final benediction 'to mediocrities everywhere' is a wonderfully poignant moment"
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1984 [DVD]
2.  1984 [DVD] 
The list author says:
  "Captures the atmosphere of George Orwell's novel really well. Fine performances from everyone concerned, this is acting at its finest."
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The Beatles - A Hard Day's Night [1964] [DVD]
3.  The Beatles - A Hard Day's Night [1964] [DVD] DVD ~ The Beatles
The list author says:
  "The seminal modern music film, 'A Hard Day's Night' led to the formation of 'The Monkees' and its photographic style is still being copied today. A Classic with a capital 'Class'."
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Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon [DVD] [2001]
4.  Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon [DVD] [2001] DVD ~ Yun-Fat Chow
The list author says:
  "Could be regarded as two contrasting love stories, as well as an excellent martial arts film. The extended duel between the two female characters will probably become regarded as a classic scene."
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Spirited Away [DVD]
5.  Spirited Away [DVD] DVD ~ Daveigh Chase
The list author says:
  "An absolutely superlative film, this must be the zenith of Japanese animation. Hayao Miyazaki gives us a complex (but understandable) plot and three-dimensional characters."
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The Hours [DVD] [2003]
6.  The Hours [DVD] [2003] DVD ~ Meryl Streep
The list author says:
  "Virginia Woolf writes a book that echoes down through time. A beautiful film, with music by Philip Glass - perfect!"
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The Merchant of Venice [DVD] [2004]
7.  The Merchant of Venice [DVD] [2004] DVD ~ Al Pacino
The list author says:
  "Despite starring Al Pacino this is 'The Merchant of Venice' as Shakespeare wrote it, set in 16th century Venice, and the actors do it, and themselves, full justice."
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Casablanca -- Two Disc Special Edition [DVD] [1942]
8.  Casablanca -- Two Disc Special Edition [DVD] [1942] DVD ~ Humphrey Bogart
The list author says:
  "You must remember this. Possibly the most quoted film ever made. Truly a cinematographic triumph. Play it, Sam! I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship…."
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Gladiator [DVD]
9.  Gladiator [DVD] DVD ~ Russell Crowe
The list author says:
  "A great film. The story is pure fiction based on the historical characters of Marcus Aurelius, his son Commodus and his daughter Lucilla. One does get a flavour of how Rome may have been."
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Kiki's Delivery Service [DVD]
10.  Kiki's Delivery Service [DVD] DVD ~ Kirsten Dunst
The list author says:
  "A lovely story suitable for younger children and older adults. The artwork is stunning. Children are, without fail, enthralled by it and watch it again and again."
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My Fair Lady (40th Anniversary 2-Disc Special Edition) [1965] [DVD]
11.  My Fair Lady (40th Anniversary 2-Disc Special Edition) [1965] [DVD] DVD ~ Audrey Hepburn
The list author says:
  "This is essentially George Bernard Shaw's 'Pygmalion' with added musical numbers, so beneath the froth and frolics there is a lot of socio-political commentary. And it has AUDREY HEPBURN! Luverly!"
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Dracula [DVD]
12.  Dracula [DVD] DVD ~ Bela Lugosi
The list author says:
  "Absolutely fabulous - this is a proper horror film with wonderful sets, completely over-the-top performances all round, and visionary camera work. Possibly the best of the old B and W horror films."
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The Beatles - Yellow Submarine [DVD] [1968]
13.  The Beatles - Yellow Submarine [DVD] [1968] DVD ~ Paul McCartney
The list author says:
  "An animated film from 1968, still looks and sounds great. Some of the animation sequences are masterpieces of 'psychedelic' art. The music is, of course, marvelous."
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The Lord of the Rings Trilogy (Extended Edition Box Set) [DVD]
14.  The Lord of the Rings Trilogy (Extended Edition Box Set) [DVD] DVD ~ Elijah Wood
The list author says:
  "An inspired adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's classic novel. What can I say. This has to be the best film ever made."
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Lawrence of Arabia - Two Disc Set [DVD]
15.  Lawrence of Arabia - Two Disc Set [DVD] DVD ~ Peter O'Toole
The list author says:
  "This film is over forty years old, but it hasn't aged at all. Definitely a contender for one of the all-time greats; seems fairly accurate historically and has some splendid performances. Grand stuff."
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The Seventh Seal [DVD] [1957]
16.  The Seventh Seal [DVD] [1957] DVD ~ Max von Sydow
The list author says:
  "This is a fantastic story; the dialogue is superb, even in translation, but this is a film you really have to concentrate on to get the best out of it."
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Seven Samurai [DVD] [1954]
17.  Seven Samurai [DVD] [1954] DVD ~ Toshirô Mifune
The list author says:
  "If you'd like to see just what made Kurosawa's films so great, this is the one to start with. Remade as a Western by John Sturges - 'The Magnificent Seven', which was nowhere near as good."
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Princess Mononoke [DVD] [2001]
18.  Princess Mononoke [DVD] [2001] DVD ~ Yôji Matsuda
The list author says:
  "This could have been just another 'battle between good and evil', but Miyazaki doesn't allow that; instead he gives us complex characters, each with his or her own agenda, but no heroes or villains."
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Whale Rider [DVD] [2003]
19.  Whale Rider [DVD] [2003] DVD ~ Keisha Castle-Hughes
The list author says:
  "Absolutely beautiful. Intensely emotional, and an incredibly satisfying (if rather predictable) ending, the characters and situations are believable throughout."
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Amelie (Two Disc Special Edition) [DTS] [DVD]
20.  Amelie (Two Disc Special Edition) [DTS] [DVD] DVD ~ Amelie
The list author says:
  "Trying to describe this film to a friend, I eventually settled for a strange, quirky film about strange, quirky people, and I think I'll stick with that. I like it a lot.  …..very French….."
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The Wicker Man - Special Edition Director's Cut (2 disc set) [DVD] [1973]
21.  The Wicker Man - Special Edition Director's Cut (2 disc set) [DVD] [1973] DVD ~ Edward Woodward
The list author says:
  "A horror masterpiece? It's certainly different. This one sticks in the mind despite the dreadful music. Insidious!"
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Grave of the Fireflies [DVD]
22.  Grave of the Fireflies [DVD] DVD ~ Tsutomu Tatsumi
The list author says:
  "This must be the most heartbreaking animation ever made. If you can sit through this with dry eyes you are not human. At the end of the film, try watching the opening five minutes again."
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My Neighbor Totoro [DVD] [1994] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]
23.  My Neighbor Totoro [DVD] [1994] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC] DVD ~ Hitoshi Takagi
The list author says:
  "...and this is possibly the happiest animation, also from Studio Ghibli. Watch this with a big grin (and preferably in Japanese with subtitles)."
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Easy Rider [DVD] [2000]
24.  Easy Rider [DVD] [2000] DVD ~ Peter Fonda
The list author says:
  "Although this film is firmly set in the '60s, it hasn't dated at all. The film that (deservedly) made a star of Jack Nicholson - he really does shine. The soundtrack is resplendent."
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Throne Of Blood [1957] [DVD]
25.  Throne Of Blood [1957] [DVD] DVD ~ Toshirô Mifune
The list author says:
  "'Macbeth' transposed to 16th Century Japan. Magnificent, possibly Toshiro Mifune's finest outing, and yet another brilliant piece of direction from Akira Kurasawa."
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Princess Mononoke (Special Edition) [DVD] forum
Help needed looking for a film title. 		4 30 Apr 2012
Spirited Away [DVD] forum
Playback problems 		3 18 Apr 2012
Spirited Away [DVD] forum
How do I turn off the storyboards? 		1 23 Mar 2012
Gladiator [Remastered] [Blu-ray][Region Free] forum
Does it still ship with a slip 		1 5 Mar 2012
Spirited Away [DVD] forum
trying to find a random old anime, any help appreciated 		4 28 Feb 2012
Gladiator [Remastered] [Blu-ray][Region Free] forum
Gladiator remaster ? 		2 6 Feb 2012
Casablanca [Blu-ray] [1942] forum
Region? 		1 1 Feb 2012
Spirited Away [DVD] forum
Fourteen Month Delivery Delay 		3 21 Dec 2011
Lawrence of Arabia - Two Disc Set [DVD] forum
Portuguese subtitles 		0 19 Dec 2011
Gladiator [Remastered] [Blu-ray][Region Free] forum
Region Code? 		4 17 Nov 2011
Seven Samurai [DVD] [1954] forum
What's the best Kurosawa film? 		2 7 Nov 2011
The Lord of the Rings Trilogy (Extended Edition Box Set) [DVD] forum
The differences between this and the Blue-ray edition 		1 6 Nov 2011
 
   

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