I didn't exist in the 70's (70s)

Member Name: justin_c12

Product:	70s
Date:	05/08/01 (169 review reads)
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Advantages: Great films

Disadvantages: I wasn't around when they were released

It's hard for me to look at that decade seriously. My impression of it is based on my mother and movies from that time period.. well Here's my top 10 of the 70s.

10. The Godfather. Yes I'm the 2% of people who like the first one better. It's very emotional engaging and has lots of memorable characters and a great plot. Sunny rules. Acting is top notch. and of course gave tons of room for parody to enjoy years later. Love the whole 'full circle' plot of Al Pacino's character not wanting anything to do with the mafia to become the Godfather himself.

9. Enter The Dragon. Bruce Lee being bruce lee. Amazingly quick and intense. Another movie where it's flaws adds to the charm.. including it's stereotypical characters. The fight scenes are awesome and it's just a lot of fun. There is this one kick that would kill any stunt man... YOU WILL KNOW IT WHEN YOU SEE IT(final fight).

8. Apocalypse Now. Very interesting and deep movie. I wouldn't say this is a movie about Vietnam.. it's more a odyssey that takes place in Vietnam. It's not about soldiers and their fighting the enemy. It's about the changing of good people when put in strange situations. The directing is amazing. It is captivating and different.

7. One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest. This movie is great. Jack Nicholson gives one of his best performances in this frequently hilarious, interesting, deep look at mental illness and how we view them.

6. Rocky- who doens't like this movie. Great tale of triump and is very entertaining. The drama is well acted and the boxing matches are powerful and thrilling. Great story with a good twist ending.

5. The Exorcist- Scared the hell out of me. Great makeup, original, and very freaky. Nuff said.

4. Star Wars- started it all. Some of the most memorable characters in movie history. fun.

3. Monty Python and the Holy Grail- Eccentric, hilariou
s, quotable, fun, original, and it never gets old. The black knight, dennis the peasant, the needless cat killing throughout the film, the lame but it works ending, great dialogue, and it's something you'll never forget.

2. JAWS- it never ever gets old. Watch it all the time. Fun, suspenseful, and great directing. what else is there to say.

1. Clockwork Orange - . Clockwork Orange - The best movie I've ever seen. Dark, comical, and important. The first half hour is well known for the mischief Alex and his droogs get into. Filled with a fantastic fight sequence, and even a bit of a sing a long part as he gives surprise visit to an unsuspecting old man and his wife. you'll be Singing in the Rain when you see this. The rest of the movie is filled with social commentary about human nature and science trying to correct it. Many points are well demonstrated and many are subtle and takes a couple viewings to get everything. Alex's unique slang that he and his droogs use is brilliant, the use of classical music is brilliant, the movie's concepts are masterfully shown by my favorite director ever. Stanley Kubrick brings sophistication to the most taudry subjects and this is his Masterpiece.
"Brilliant. A tour de force of extraordinary images, music, words, and feelings." Vincent Canby, THE NEW YORK TIMES.

there you have it... easy on the hatemail please :)

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