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My Favourite Movies
By an Amazon.com customer
HighlanderHighlander
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I just can't stop watching this. I need my 6 monthly fix. Gets better with age and what about that soundtrack.
The MatrixThe Matrix
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This is magnificent and blew me away when I first saw it. Can't wait to get the blu-ray version.
The Godfather - The Coppola RestorationThe Godfather - The Coppola Restoration
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What hasn't been said about this masterpiece? Timeless and brilliant.
The Godfather Part II - The Coppola RestorationThe Godfather Part II - The Coppola Restoration
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Not quite as good as the original (my opinion) but brilliant nonetheless.
The Lord of the Rings - The Motion Picture Trilogy (Platinum Series Special Extended Edition)The Lord of the Rings - The Motion Picture Trilogy (Platinum Series Special Extended Edition)
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Peter Jackson got it just right with this trilogy. Cinematography is sensational.
The Terminator [Blu-ray]The Terminator [Blu-ray]
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Arnold's signature role and every teenage boy's favourite when it came out. "I'll be back".
The RefThe Ref
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How funny is this. Dennis Leary, Kevin Spacey and Judy Davis are all superb. My favourite comedy. "I've kidnapped my parents" lol.
Die HardDie Hard
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Action, humour, great performances...........highly recommended. All the Die Hard movies are great.
AliensAliens
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I believe this is better than the original. Sigourney is brilliant.
Mad Max (Special Edition)Mad Max (Special Edition)
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Mel Gibson became a household name after this. Raw and disturbing, this is a masterpiece of Australian cinema.
Gladiator (Sapphire Series) [Blu-ray]Gladiator (Sapphire Series) [Blu-ray]
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Totally gob-smacking. A favourite which goes into the DVD player regularly. "Are you entertained"!
The Warriors (The Ultimate Director's Cut) [Blu-ray]The Warriors (The Ultimate Director's Cut) [Blu-ray]
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I first saw this as a 12 year old and couldn't stop thinking about it. I bought the VHS version, DVD and now the blu-ray copy. A must have in my opinion.
Run Lola RunRun Lola Run
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Brilliant original German movie with an awesome soundtrack. Franka Potente is a fine actress.
Kill Bill - Volume OneKill Bill - Volume One
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This is my favourite Tarantino film. Uma rocks!
Forrest GumpForrest Gump
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Tom Hanks' best performance and a fantastic movie to boot.
Saving Private Ryan (Special Limited Edition)Saving Private Ryan (Special Limited Edition)
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Spielberg's best movie in my opinion. Totally violent and disturbing, which is just how war is. Memorable.
The Shawshank Redemption (Single Disc Edition)The Shawshank Redemption (Single Disc Edition)
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What's any favourite movie listing without this one. How good is this plot and cast.
Braveheart (Sapphire Series) [Blu-ray]Braveheart (Sapphire Series) [Blu-ray]
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Another Mel classic. Deserved academy award winner.
The Untouchables (Special Collector's Edition)The Untouchables (Special Collector's Edition)
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Superb performances, brilliant movie.
Band of BrothersBand of Brothers
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Not actually a movie, but such a brilliant series, that it needs to be on the list. There has been no better mini-series ever produced.