My favourite films (7 titles)

The Lord Of The Rings - The Fellowship Of The Ring - Extended Version

The most story driven of this amazing trilogy and as a result some have criticized for providing little 'action relief' from the long sequences required to drive the plot forward. However this is probably my favourite of the trilogy, due to its variety of locations it's amazing to look at and being a fan of the books the heavy emphasis on plot is a joy to watch. The Bridge of Kazadum section even on my 7th or 8th watching still send shivers down my spine.

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• The Lord Of The Rings - The Fellowship O... (3 discs) on DVD (2001)
  Starring: Sean Astin,  Viggo Mortensen,  Sean Bean
  Director: Peter Jackson
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  With THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING, director Peter Jackson has achieved a meticulous and captivating adaptation of the first book of J.R.R. Tolkien's classic fantasy trilogy. The setting is Middle-earth, a mythological land populated by elves, dwarves, humans, and the gentle, ..read more »
  
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The Lord Of The Rings - The Two Towers - Extended Version

The middle film in a trilogy often suffers due to it lacking in a diffinitve start or ending, however two towers makes up for it by creating the most human story of the trilogy. The narrative of the people of Rohan is lovingly crafted and a a joy to watch. With some superb side characters introduced as well, the two towers is more than worthy of its place in the LOTR trilogy

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• The Lord Of The Rings - The Two Towers -... (3 discs) on DVD (2002)
  Starring: Elijah Wood,  Ian McKellen,  Viggo Mortensen
  Director: Peter Jackson
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  The tale continues with the Fellowship broken and three groups heading their different ways. Frodo and Sam carry on for Mordor and acquire along the way a travelling companion by the name of Gollum who promises to help them reach the Mountain of Doom. Elsewhere Merry and Pippin's attempt to escape ..read more »
  
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The Lord Of The Rings - The Return of The King - Extended Version

The most awe inspiring film in the trilogy, amazing effects that put you in the heart of the war for the ring. It may run on a bit put for one of the most cinematic experiences you'll have in your life by the time it does come to an end I don't think you'll have too many complaints. I should add that the main reason I've choosen the special editions of these films is because of the fantastic array of extras that comes with each film, a fantastic accompaniement to a truly magnificent trilogy.

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• The Lord Of The Rings - The Return of Th... (3 discs) on DVD (2004)
  Starring: Elijah Wood,  Ian McKellen,  Viggo Mortensen
  Director: Peter Jackson
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  THE RETURN OF THE KING, the third and final film in Peter Jackson's THE LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy, finds Middle-earth on the cusp of great change. Weary hobbits Frodo (Elijah Wood) and Sam (Sean Astin) venture further into the dark realm of Mordor, guided by the increasingly desperate Gollum (Andy ..read more »
  
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The Shawshank Redemption

The story of a man wrongfully imprisoned for the murder of his wife, you may be surprised to hear that the defining theme of this film is hope and how it can remain alive in even the darkest of places. A superb story, portrayed magnificently by Tim Robbins, if you can only watch one film off this list make it this one. Truly sublime.

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• The Shawshank Redemption on DVD (1994)
  Starring: Tim Robbins,  Morgan Freeman,  Robert Gunton
  Director: Frank Darabont
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  City Banker Andy Dufresne is in Shawshank State Prison after receiving a double life sentence for murder. There he meets Red and also forms friendships with the warden and prison guards. Andy soon finds that you either get on with living or you get on with dying. The bonus features stretch over two ..read more »
  
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The Usual Suspects

Bryan Singer makes his directorial debut in this ensemble piece of crime fiction. Telling the story of a lone survivor of some bad s**t that went on a ship, the narrative is told in flash back form by Verbel Kint (Spacey) via his interview with Agent Culyan. With a plot that you never know which way will go next and a cast providing superb performances throughout this is smartest of the films on my list. Add to this possibly the best ending ever commited to film and you have one hell of a film, you'll watch and rewatch wishing you could erase of it each time. If you've never seen this before and you're renting for the first time I am truly envious of you/

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• The Usual Suspects on DVD (1995)
  Starring: Stephen Baldwin,  Gabriel Byrne,  Benicio Del Toro
  Director: Bryan Singer
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  Director Bryan Singer's labyrinthine crime drama centers on five career criminals (played by Gabriel Byrne, Kevin Spacey, Benicio Del Toro, Kevin Pollak, and Stephen Baldwin) who meet after being rounded up for a standard police line-up. Upon their release, the men band together to pull off an ..read more »
  
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Punch-Drunk Love

As you scrolling down my list, you're probably thinking to yourself, 'this guy likes his violence', so you may be surprised to see a romantic comedy turn up on my list. But don't be fooled, this is no Love Actually, a fantastically original film about the awkwardness some people feel when taking the first steps into the world of romance, if this appeals to you, you'll absolutely adore it. Adam Sandler gives his best performance to date as the slightly depressed Barry Egan, a fantastically witty character that I see alot of myself in, which is perhaps why I love this film so much. Fantastically supported by Emma Watson and Philip Seymor Hoffman, every character in this film is wonderfully crafted. If you're a fan of on screen relationships or maybe just fancy something quirky there's little better out there than this.

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• Punch-Drunk Love on DVD (2002)
  Starring: Adam Sandler,  Emily Watson,  Philip Seymour Hoffman
  Director: Paul Thomas Anderson
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  Adam Sandler gives an amazing and unusual performance as Barry Egan, a socially impaired owner of a small novelty business, who is dominated by seven sisters and is unlikely to find love unless it finds him. When a mysterious woman comes into his life, his emotions go haywire, fluctuating between ..read more »
  
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The Departed

The Departed will probably go down in history as the film that one Marty his Oscar and one that some critics would perhaps say is one of his less deserving. They would be dead wrong though, The Departed is a remake of Infernal Affairs (which you should also rent) telling the story of corruption and deception inside the world of the Boston Mafia and police force. Another sublime ensemble piece, Damon, Nicholson, Sheen all give sublime performances but it is Di-Caprio who has matured in recent years that really deserves a special mention. He delivers a brilliant performance as undercover cop Billy Costigan that comes to a stunning climax (it'll take your breath away). Rivalling 'Suspects' for the best climax ever The Departed really has to be seen to be believed, the best mafia flick ever made? In my oppinion yes, rent and make up your own mind.

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• The Departed on DVD (2006)
  Starring: Jack Nicholson,  Matt Damon,  Leonardo DiCaprio
  Director: Martin Scorsese
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  Director Martin Scorsese returns to his trademark style with the violent, bruised, and bloody feature THE DEPARTED. Scorsese filched the basic storyline from Wai Keung Lau and Siu Fai Mak's masterful 2002 Hong Kong action film, INFERNAL AFFAIRS, which saw a policeman going undercover as a mob ..read more »
  
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