this is a list of some of the memorable movies that have given me great enjoyment, from the actors performances to the storyline that evolves throughout the films or I have just really enjoyed watching.
one of the best Disney films ever made, with an amazing soundtrack. A true story of overcoming adversity and difficulties that life throws at you.
The Lion King
on DVD
(1994) Starring:Matthew Broderick, Cheech Marin, Jonathan Taylor Thomas Director:Rob Minkoff, Roger Allers Certificate:
Wild Africa is the setting for this animated tale of a young lion cub whose evil uncle usurps his father's crown and lets hyenas overrun the kingdom. Dodging danger and befriending some oddball characters, the cub wanders the land until the day he's ready to return. With songs by Elton John and ..read more »
truly magnificent film, Pacino is absolute class, and this is another must see before you die.
Scarface(1983) Starring:Al Pacino, Robert Loggia, Michelle Pfeiffer Director:Brian De Palma Certificate:
After years of diplomatic silence between the United States and Cuba, Castro opens the port of Mariel Harbor, Cuba, to thousands emmigrating to the United States in search of the American dream. Shrewdly, Castro also unlocks the overpacked prisons, allowing hordes of criminals to join the refugees. ..read more »
An absolutely hilarious film that will never die, if you are ever feeling blue just watch this and your blues will turn into tears of laughter.
Toy Story
on DVD
(1995) Starring:Tom Hanks, Annie Potts, Tim Allen Director:John Lasseter Certificate:
As 6-year-old Andy's favourite toy, Woody (Tom Hanks), a take-charge, pull-string cowboy, is confident in his role as room leader. But after Andy's birthday party, newcomer Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen), a flashy space ranger with laser action and pop-out wings, crash-lands into Woody's world. Buzz ..read more »
Probably De Niro's greatest role, thoroughly gripping film from the outset.
Raging Bull
on DVD
(1980) Starring:Frank Adonis, Nicholas Colasanto, Cathy Moriarty Director:Martin Scorsese Certificate:
Martin Scorsese's acclaimed biopic of Jake La Motta, the boxing world champion who rose rapidly to fame but swiftly fell from grace. On the road to success, La Motta (Robert De Niro) marries the beautiful young Vickie (Cathy Moriarty), but the pressures of success soon make him paranoid and he ends ..read more »
Tim Robins and Morgan Freeman were simply sensational in the greatest prison drama of all time.
The Shawshank Redemption
on DVD
(1994) Starring:James Whitmore, Morgan Freeman, Mark Rolston Director:Frank Darabont Certificate:
In 1946, a banker named Andy Dufresne (Tim Robbins) is convicted of a double murder, even though he stubbornly proclaims his innocence. He's sentenced to a life term at the Shawshank State Prison in Maine, where another lifer, Ellis Red Redding (Morgan Freeman), picks him as the new recruit most ..read more »
amazing cinematography, great soundtrack, great film.
Top Gun
on DVD
(1986) Starring:Clarence Gilyard, Rick Rossovich, Val Kilmer Director:Tony Scott Certificate:
Devil-may-care navy pilot Pete Mitchell (Tom Cruise) is sent to Miramar Naval Air Station for advanced training. Here he vies with Tom Kasansky (Val Kilmer) for the coveted Top Gun award. When not so occupied, Mitchell carries on a romance with civilian consultant Charlotte Blackwood (Kelly ..read more »
A very controversial film, but one that just has to be watched. Even though very disturbing in some points, i'm sure it turned a lot of young people onto the straight and narrow.
Scum(1977) Starring:Ray Winstone, Mick Ford, Phil Daniels Director:Alan Clarke Certificate:
This damning indictment of life in a British borstal was made for the BBC but deemed too controversial for broadcast. Director Alan Clarke reworked his material for the big screen in order to give it a public airing, and this is the result. Stalwart British actors Ray Winstone and Phil Daniels got ..read more »
Some amazing performances to follow an amazing storyline, a truly 5 Star film that everyone must see before they die.
The Green Mile
on DVD
(1999) Starring:Patricia Clarkson, Bonnie Hunt, Michael Clarke Duncan Director:Frank Darabont Certificate:
Screen adaptation of Stephen King's best-seller. In 1935 Louisiana prison guard Paul Edgecomb (Tom Hanks) meets convict John Coffey (Michael Clarke Duncan) and it is an experience which will change his life forever. Coffey, an eight foot giant, is on Death Row convicted of the murder of two ..read more »
a wonderful film, that never ages. will always be in the top 100 films of all time.
The Godfather
on DVD
(1972) Starring:Marlon Brando, Richard Conte, James Caan Director:Francis Ford Coppola Certificate:
Francis Ford Coppola's epic masterpiece features Marlon Brando in his Oscar winning role as the patriarch of the Corleone family. Director Coppola paints a chilling portrait of the Sicilian clan's rise and near fall from power in America, masterfully balancing the story between the Corleone's ..read more »
Blazing Saddles
on DVD
(1974) Starring:Cleavon Little, Gene Wilder, Slim Pickens Director:Mel Brooks Certificate: Watch now: Unavailable
Vulgar, crude, and occasionally scandalous in its racial humor, this hilarious bad-taste spoof of Westerns, co-written by Richard Pryor, features Cleavon Little as the first black sheriff of a stunned town scheduled for demolition by an encroaching railroad. Little and co-star Gene Wilder have ..read more »