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573,010 | 4,248,714 | 78,841 | 8 | Being There | Based on the best selling novel by Jerzy Kosinski , this is a terrific story . I used to think his best role was Inspector Jacques Clouseau , but that was until I saw him in this film , Peter Sellers as Chance - Chauncey Gardiner is superb . He was nominated for an Oscar and BAFTA , but he did win a Golden Globe for hi... |
572,140 | 4,248,714 | 70,034 | 8 | Enter the Dragon | I have no idea of the meaning of the title , where's the dragon , and when did it enter ? But forget that , it's a really good film with the best performance by legend Bruce Lee . Unless the editor has dubbed the film really well , Lee looks like he is actually speaking English in this film . Basically Lee is a secret ... |
572,968 | 4,248,714 | 43,278 | 8 | An American in Paris | An American in Paris is a wonderful musical about an American painter living in Paris for inspiration . He meets a rich woman who admires his paintings on the street and she believes she can get his work to be even more popular to the public , e . g . in a museum . Golden Globe nominated Gene Kelly as the artist Jerry ... |
571,362 | 4,248,714 | 87,332 | 8 | Ghost Busters | This is a very admirable comedy for all the family from director Ivan Reitman ( Twins , Evolution ) , and written by stars Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis . Basically misfit parapsychology professors Dr . Peter Venkman ( Golden Globe nominated Bill Murray ) , Dr . Raymond Stantz ( Dan Aykroyd ) and Dr . Egon Spengler ( Ha... |
571,478 | 4,248,714 | 477,348 | 8 | No Country for Old Men | From Oscar , BAFTA and Golden Globe winning ( and nominated ) writer / director brothers Joel and Ethan Coen ( Fargo , Raising Arizona ) this is certainly a thriller worth watching . Basically in the 1980's , West Texas , Llewelyn Moss ( Planet Terror's Josh Brolin ) finds the remains of a drug deal gone violently wron... |
571,158 | 4,248,714 | 57,012 | 8 | Dr . Strangelove | From director Stanley Kubrick ( 2001 : A Space Odyssey , A Clockwork Orange , Full Metal Jacket ) this is quite an interesting satirical look at Cold War , with a great actor playing three great roles . Basically U . S . Air Force Gen . Jack D . Ripper ( Sterling Hayden ) goes completely mad and sends his bomber wing t... |
572,843 | 4,248,714 | 910,970 | 8 | wall·e | I like many of the Disney Pixar films that have come out , so I couldn't resist this latest helping from the successful creators of Toy Story and Monsters , Inc . , from director Andrew Stanton ( Finding Nemo ) . In the distant future ( and if we're not careful , possible to happen ) mankind has left the Earth because ... |
572,935 | 4,248,714 | 492,583 | 8 | The Comedian's Comedian | This was quite an essential countdown to find out comedians ' favourite comedian , no votes by the public . So basically Jimmy Carr presented a top 50 countdown to find the greatest comedian , according to comedians ' themselves . With contributions from David Baddiel , Richard Blackwood , Jim Bowen , Ed Byrne , Barry ... |
571,977 | 4,248,714 | 490,035 | 8 | The F Word | I didn't watch Hell's Kitchen , but I would have wanted to , and I missed the first series of this really good cooking documentary show . Gordon Ramsay presents a programme of challenges , skills , recipes , celebrities and wannabe chefs . Every week Ramsay gets new non-skilled chefs to create starters , mains and dess... |
571,091 | 4,248,714 | 1,118,502 | 8 | Channel 4 at 25 | The 2nd of November 2007 marked the 25th anniversary of Channel 4 , and this documentary special was part of the celebration , showing the highlights , discussions , controversy and slants of this most talked about terrestrial television channel . Using footage and interviews of all people involved with ( including sta... |
572,855 | 4,248,714 | 1,118,511 | 8 | Wallace & Gromit : A Matter of Loaf and Death | It had been 13 years since we had last seen the two lovable Plastercine characters in A Close Shave , and at Christmas we were entertained by this half hour adventure . Wallace ( Peter Sallis ) and Gromit are now earning a living turning 62 West Wallaby Street into a bakery , with a windmill , many mixing machines and ... |
573,139 | 4,248,714 | 206,634 | 8 | Children of Men | Based on the novel by P . D . James this is a pretty gritty vision of the future from director Alfonso Cuarón ( Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban ) . Basically , it is 2027 in England , and concerns of the nation are the rise in illegal immigrants and the infertility of women . The youngest person on Earth died ... |
570,965 | 4,248,714 | 313,056 | 8 | Dead Ringers | This is another one of the really good impression programmes , especially because it has Jon Culshaw and Jan Ravens , who also did the really good 2DTV . It's basically a bunch of impressions where you actually see the people being other people . Jon Culshaw does all the best male impressions including : President Geor... |
571,481 | 4,248,714 | 416,315 | 8 | Wolf Creek | When I first heard of this horror film , I thought it was a werewolf film , but then I heard it was based on true events is Australia , and I have to say , I was quite impressed . I don't normally pay attention to all dialogue ( unless it's important ) in a horror film , but I think this one does have some smart and re... |
572,254 | 4,248,714 | 810,703 | 8 | Movie Lounge | I hardly ever used to watch film based programmes because I thought they would give away details about upcoming films , and they seem a bit boring . But of course , that was before I started becoming more enthusiastic about films . This documentary / talk-show hosted by a cool host Giles Coren is a really good insight ... |
572,270 | 4,248,714 | 104,940 | 8 | The Muppet Christmas Carol | This is the Charles Dickens classic Christmas story ( no major changes , apart from two Marleys ) made into a film , filled with Muppets . This followed the death of Jim Henson in 1990 , and also Richard Hunt in 1992 , Jim's son Brian is debut director of this film . Sir Michael Caine is fantastic as Scrooge , probably... |
572,094 | 4,248,714 | 29,947 | 8 | Bringing Up Baby | For it's time it was probably really good comedy . It is , but some of it is just a bit annoying and repetitive , especially the bit when they are in jail and trying to get the story straight . Katharine Hepburn plays Susan Vance , she one day meets Cary Grant asDr . David Huxley and they kind of get quite close . Susa... |
571,202 | 4,248,714 | 391,058 | 8 | Derren Brown : Russian Roulette | I didn't see this when it was actually live on TV , but luckily they repeated just a year later . I became interested Derren Brown pretty much the following year of this quite big event . Basically he sat at a table with a loaded gun on it , and it was his job to shoot all shots and avoid being shot . I can understand ... |
573,014 | 4,248,714 | 268,978 | 8 | A Beautiful Mind | I can't understand why the critics give the film three out of five stars . From Oscar winning , and BAFTA and Golden Globe nominated director Ron Howard ( Splash , Ransom , The Da Vinci Code ) this is a really inspiring film . The ' beautiful mind ' is John Nash ( Oscar nominated and BAFTA winning Russell Crowe , he lo... |
572,253 | 4,248,714 | 810,735 | 8 | The X Factor : Battle of the Stars | This isn't as good as the normal public applying show , because they obviously didn't do auditions . But it is still a great " talent " show where we can see celebrities for what they really are , good or bad singers . The judges Simon Cowell , Sharon Osbourne and Louis Walsh still continue to pick the best of the 16-2... |
572,878 | 4,248,714 | 1,220,196 | 8 | The 100 Greatest Sex Symbols | You may remember The 100 Greatest Sexy Moments , showing the most arousing and tantalising scenes in film and TV , well this similar countdown celebrates the many celebrities and characters that we fantasise about . Narrated by Anna Chancellor , and appearing contributions from some of the celebrities themselves , and ... |
571,814 | 4,248,714 | 25,873 | 8 | Them Thar Hills | Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy are the most famous comedy duo in history , and deservedly so , so I am happy to see any of their films . With a broken leg Ollie is recommended by The Doctor ( County Hospital's Billy Gilbert ) that he and Stan should get away from the home life , so Stan has the idea that they rent a trai... |
572,020 | 4,248,714 | 113,492 | 8 | Judge Dredd | From director Danny Cannon ( I Still Know What You Did Last Summer , Goal ! , CSI shows ) , this is an explosive comic strip thriller . The film opens with narration from James Earl Jones , it is the future , 2139 , and the Earth is populated with " Mega Cities " , while the rest of the virtually uninhabitable planet i... |
572,924 | 4,248,714 | 884,317 | 8 | Star Stories | This is a really good satire comedy about the lives of well known celebrities / stars in the world . All the stories are true , but made like an episode of The League of Gentlemen , i . e . dark . Every episode they take famous celebrities known to us in Britain , whether single people or couples , and it gives us a ne... |
571,410 | 4,248,714 | 299,977 | 8 | Hero | I can't fully appreciate the critics giving this film from director Yimou Zhang ( House of Flying Daggers ) five out of five , because the visuals are more impressive than the story , but it is a pretty good film . Basically a warrior known only as Nameless ( Jet Li ) has been called to the palace of the King of Qin ( ... |
572,846 | 4,248,714 | 1,348,320 | 8 | The Royal Variety Performance 2008 | This was only the second time I had seen The Royal Variety Performance , and with it being the 60th anniversary , they certainly pulled out all the stops to make this the most entertaining show ever . This time you did see Prince Charles ( who recently celebrated his 60th birthday ) with wife Camilla and son Harry , an... |
571,312 | 4,248,714 | 416,449 | 8 | 300 | From Frank Miller ( Sin City ) , this is another perfect adaptation of one of his celebrated graphic novels , from Zack Snyder , director of the Dawn of the Dead remake . Recreating the Battle of Thermopylae in 480 BC , it is the simple story of King Leonidas ( Gerard Butler ) rallying 300 of his finest red-caped warri... |
572,770 | 4,248,714 | 1,032,365 | 8 | Cutting Edge : Mind Your F-ing Language | I think I really wanted to see this because swearing has always been an issue with young people , and I knew it would be interesting to see how bad it is in one focused school . Basically a school is undertaking an experiment , with the help of journalist Simon Donald ( who I've seen in a couple of countdown shows ) to... |
572,332 | 4,248,714 | 268,862 | 8 | The Weakest Link | If you like game shows , I don't know if you'd like this one , it's hardly the same as any normal one . There are ten contestants brought into a dark studio to answer many questions . The rules are when a question is asked if they answer correctly they rise a stage with money , if they answer incorrectly they start aga... |
571,212 | 4,248,714 | 90,329 | 8 | Witness | From Golden Globe nominated director Peter Weir ( Dead Poets Society , The Truman Show ) , comes a really interesting story about crime , love and religion . Basically Rachel Lapp ( Top Gun's BAFTA and Golden Globe nominated Kelly McGillis ) and her son Samuel ( Mars Attacks ! star Lucas Haas ) are Amish , a religion w... |
573,260 | 4,248,714 | 25,316 | 8 | It Happened One Night | From Oscar winning director Frank Capra ( It's a Wonderful Life ) this is a pretty simple romantic comedy with quite a lot of charm . Basically Ellie Andrews ( Oscar winning Claudette Colbert ) has jumped off a yacht and escaped from his father who took her away from new husband King Westley ( Jameson Thomas ) . She is... |
570,993 | 4,248,714 | 106,220 | 8 | Addams Family Values | This is the sequel to the film based on the comedy horror TV series . Golden Globe nominated Anjelica Huston returns Morticia Addams and Raul Julia as Gomez Addams . They now have Uncle Fester ( brilliantly cast Christopher Lloyd ) living with them . But it isn't long before Fester meets a beautiful woman that he wants... |
573,185 | 4,248,714 | 110,005 | 8 | Heavenly Creatures | For a film from director Peter Jackson ( The Lord of the Rings Trilogy ) , it looks more like a gory horror film mixed with Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas in places . The fact that it is based on a true story is even more extraordinary . In their first film roles Kate Winslet and Melanie Lynskey play best ... |
571,351 | 4,248,714 | 36,342 | 8 | Shadow of a Doubt | I could have watched this in my college library , but I'd have to put up with sign language , so I'm glad it was on TV in the middle of the day . Basically Young Charlie ( Teresa Wright ) and her family , including Joseph Newton ( It's a Wonderful Life's Henry Travers ) , Emma Newton ( Patricia Collinge ) , Ann Newton ... |
570,914 | 4,248,714 | 362,338 | 8 | Comic Relief Does Fame Acadmey | I have never watched the normal show , all I know about it is that it made Lemar into a singing star . This celebrity edition for the charity Comic Relief is a really funny experience that Patrick Kielty and Cat Deeley bring us . Basically over the weeks celebrity contestants battle it out to impress the judges Richard... |
571,229 | 4,248,714 | 855,669 | 8 | Whatever | If you think about it , this is almost like Jackass or Dirty Sanchez , with the ideas for stunts , but also it is improvisation most of the time . Basically twelve people from the public were found around Britain and given a shed load of money to make absolutely anything they wanted . They created little documentaries ... |
572,864 | 4,248,714 | 60,214 | 8 | Carry On Screaming | If you like the British Hammer Horror series , and you like the innuendo filled humour of the British Carry On series , then maybe you'll like the mix of the two together . Basically Albert Potter ( Jim Dale ) has his girlfriend Doris Mann ( Angela Douglas ) taken away when they are in the woods , and Det . Sgt . Sidne... |
572,410 | 4,248,714 | 265,459 | 8 | One Hour Photo | This is one of the best and most creepy thrillers I have ever seen . Robin Williams plays another great non-comedy role ( just like Insomnia ) as Sy Parrish , a knowledgeable photo developer at a local supermarket . He has been developing the photographs of the Yorkin family , from the films given by mother and wife Ni... |
572,998 | 4,248,714 | 67,093 | 8 | Fiddler on the Roof | I am always on the lookout for good films with a good actor , or a good musical , and this has both . This is telling the story of a man and his family . Golden Globe winning , and Oscar nominated Topol plays Tevrre , the father who is quite a strict man . All his children are getting married to men who are not that ri... |
573,153 | 4,248,714 | 447,732 | 8 | Brat Camp | There have now been three series of this documentary like show , and every time the kids are worse and worse . The first series started in the camp sites with some terrible tear-aways , including the stupid Fran . The second series was just as bad set in the American Stable Farm . The latest series had just girls going... |
572,653 | 4,248,714 | 395,381 | 8 | Britain's Best Sitcom | This was the voting show that I needed to see more than any other ( at the time ) . Jonathan Ross presented a show filled with 100 great sitcoms , e . g . Father Ted . But the last show was the most important , the top ten . We at home had to vote for our favourite sitcom with the help of opinions from their celebrity ... |
572,731 | 4,248,714 | 183,790 | 8 | A Knight's Tale | This is a really good medieval story about one man's spirit to be a champion , not just for the money . Heath Ledger plays William Thatcher , he and his two friends Wat ( Alan Tudyk ) and Roland ( Mark Addy ) are poor and need money to eat , so William decides to play in a dead knight friend's place in jousting . Then ... |
571,040 | 4,248,714 | 280,778 | 8 | Iris | Based on a true story , this is a really good film about one woman's life with a hard to deal with problem that his husband has to live with . BAFTA winning , and Oscar and Golden Globe nominated Dame Judi Dench plays Iris Murdoch , a famous writer who makes books , most about her private thoughts and problems made int... |
571,968 | 4,248,714 | 848,557 | 8 | Diary of the Dead | The first three originals are fantastic , bigger budget Land of the Dead kind of fell short , but this fifth entry from director George A . Romero is a much better return to basics in his series . With a big nod to The Blair Witch Project , this satire examines the power of media , where a bunch of teenagers are on the... |
572,609 | 4,248,714 | 492,430 | 8 | The Jeremy Kyle Show | I must admit that a while ago I was too interested in all talk shows , even though Jerry Springer looked very good , and also I used to think the presenter of this show was a prick to his guests , but as I have watched more and more episodes I have grown to like his " technique " of talking . Jeremy Kyle has become one... |
571,637 | 4,248,714 | 109,915 | 8 | Gogs | When I first saw this fantastic series , I thought it was from Nick Park and the creators of Wallace and Gromit , but it isn't . Basically it's all about a thick stone age family living their lives trying to survive and develop . The family are a near bearded Father , a stressed Mother , a bearded Grampa , a near smart... |
571,380 | 4,248,714 | 36,112 | 8 | The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp | Critics call it one of cinema's great British masterpieces , and I can see why they give it five stars , but like Casablanca I personally give it because it is a " once in a while classic " ( plus I dozed off somewhere ) , but it is an interesting film , the first Technicolor from directors Michael Powell and Emeric Pr... |
571,534 | 4,248,714 | 64,132 | 8 | Carry On Again Doctor | This is meant to be the sequel to Carry On Doctor , and it is one of the best of all the Carry Ons . All the great British cast are at their best in a situation ( hospital ) comedy . The story mainly focuses on Doctor Jimmy Nookey ( Jim Dale ) , the troublesome sex-obsessed doctor who wants better things to come to him... |
571,344 | 4,248,714 | 117,731 | 8 | Star Trek : First Contact | The only Star Trek film I have seen before this one was Star Trek II : Wrath of Khan , which was okay . I think it was looking up reviews for other Star Trek films that I discovered this one that the critics give 5 stars , this I can agree with . Basically it is all focused on Earth's first encounter in 2056 ( after Wo... |
572,635 | 4,248,714 | 492,446 | 8 | Bill Bailey : Cosmic Jam | This was the debut stand-up show from the comedian that has since starred in the Part Troll stand-up show , Black Books and Never Mind the Buzzcocks . Bill Bailey at the time was hardly known , but he certainly made quite an impact with the theatre audience , and indeed television audiences alike . He is just the best ... |
572,937 | 4,248,714 | 166,064 | 8 | Who Wants to Be a Millionnaire | They have done many specials , e . g . twins , mums and dads with their kids , and celebrities for charity , but most of the time , I like the original award winning game show . There is no-one in this country , or the world , who doesn't already know the answer to the question given in the title . Chris Tarrant has pr... |
571,813 | 4,248,714 | 129,387 | 8 | There's Something About Mary | I used to think this wasn't all funny , but that was just because I couldn't remember any of it , besides the obvious scenes , and seeing it again , I can now see why people love it so much , from directing brothers Peter and Bobby Farrelly ( Dumb and Dumber ) . The film starts with a flashback in high school , where a... |
572,244 | 4,248,714 | 1,232,211 | 8 | The World's . . . and Me | Mark Dolan is a great comedic host for Balls of Steel , and when it first started , I was intrigued to see him tackling this documentary series . Some may argue that he is similar to Louis Theroux , but I can't see much similarity , and technically , Dolan is more friendly and likes to really get to know the people he ... |
571,253 | 4,248,714 | 257,044 | 8 | Road to Perdition | From director Sam Mendes , he follows the outstanding American Beauty with this fantastic period gangster crime drama . Basically for ages young Michael Sullivan Jr . ( Tyler Hoechlin ) believed his father , Michael Sullivan ( Tom Hanks ) was a man who worked for the man who brought him up since childhood , John Rooney... |
571,629 | 4,248,714 | 249,462 | 8 | Billy Elliot | I am quite keen on the films involving a dreaming and performing kid , and this one is no exception , from director Stephen Daldry ( The Hours ) . Basically Billy Elliot ( BAFTA winning Jamie Bell ) started out going for 50p to a boxing club , pretty normal for an eleven year old , and then he is fascinated by a ballet... |
572,856 | 4,248,714 | 82,846 | 8 | On Golden Pond | I expected this to be a full drama about a daughter and her father settling their differences after years of squabbling , just like in real life , there was a little , but I think it was focusing more on the old couple's odd but likable personalities . Basically ageing couple Ethel Thayer ( Oscar and BAFTA winning , an... |
571,669 | 4,248,714 | 59,973 | 8 | Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons | In the 60s , there came a puppet company that made " Supermarionation " . This company was run by Gerry Anderson , the creator of Thunderbirds and Stingray . My favourite of his shows was Captain Scarlet , the tale of humans fighting against aliens on Mars . A mission to Mars with ( soon to be evil ) Captain Black invo... |
571,026 | 4,248,714 | 44,672 | 8 | The Greatest Show on Earth | I've hardly ever been to a real circus , so that is one reason for me seeing this film , to see an idea of what it is like at a circus . Basically it is showing some of the personal stories between performers at the circus , the relationships they share and the lives they live for the circus . Charlton Heston as Brad B... |
573,114 | 4,248,714 | 496,424 | 8 | 30 Rock | I was obviously attracted by the star of Beetle Juice being in this show , but I thought it might be funny as well . From creator Tina Fey , the show centres around Liz Lemon ( Golden Globe and SAG award winning , and Emmy nominated Fey , for acting ) , head writer of the comedy sketch show , " The Tracy Jordan Show " ... |
571,863 | 4,248,714 | 78,966 | 8 | The China Syndrome | The title sounded familiar , and the three lead stars were very appealing , and the critics give it a good rating , so I had to at least try it , and I'm glad I did . Basically TV reporter Kimberly Wells ( BAFTA winning , and Oscar and Golden Globe nominated Jane Fonda ) , aspiring to do the hard hitting stories , and ... |
572,903 | 4,248,714 | 71,230 | 8 | Blazing Saddles | I had heard about this film from actor / producer / writer / director Mel Brooks ( The Producers , Young Frankenstein ) , and I knew I couldn't miss it . It is a politically incorrect comedy , mainly because of the many racist terms , but a very funny one . Basically , it is based in the American Old West of 1874 in a ... |
571,317 | 4,248,714 | 131,409 | 8 | Geri's Game | This short film started just before the main Disney Pixar film at the cinema , A Bug's Life . This was a brand new Pixar movie and it won Best Short Animated Film at the Oscars . It is basically a guy ( named Geri ) sat on his own with a chess set . He has no partner , so he is playing with himself . As he gets up and ... |
571,785 | 4,248,714 | 369,702 | 8 | The Sea Inside | From director Alejandro Amenábar ( The Others ) , I noticed the leading actor and the premise of the film , and the fact the critics give it five out of five , so I was definitely going to give it a go . Based on the true story , this sees Spaniad Ramón Sampedro ( Golden Globe nominated Javier Bardem , best known for h... |
573,249 | 4,248,714 | 490,551 | 8 | The 50 Greatest Documentaries | This countdown voted by the British public was a very interesting countdown . I had an idea of what might be number one , but I wasn't even close . Documentaries are a picture of real life in the lives of others . They had all sorts of things that were documented for TV and film . They had war , political , food issues... |
573,172 | 4,248,714 | 94,332 | 8 | The Witches of Eastwick | This is a very good humorous horror with some great actors . Basically three witches living in the town of Eastwick , Alexandra Medford ( Cher ) , Jane Spofford ( Susan Sarandon ) and Sukie Ridgemont ( Michelle Pfeiffer ) try to live pretty ordinary lives . They only use their powers either slightly accidentally , or w... |
571,544 | 4,248,714 | 20,489 | 8 | They Go Boom ! | Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy are the most famous comedy duo in history , and deservedly so , so I am happy to see any of their films . Ollie and Stan are trying to sleep in a room-to-rent , but Ollie has the sniffles , so he can't stop coughing , and sneezing , causing a blind to unravel , and a picture to fall . Stan ... |
570,968 | 4,248,714 | 274,243 | 8 | Bruce's Price Is Right | This used to be and when repeated still is one of my favourite game shows ever . Bruce Forsyth also used to be one of my favourite game show hosts . " It's nice to see you , to see you . . . NICE ! " He picked out four people from the audience to answer starter questions , if they get it right they go to the bigger rou... |
571,369 | 4,248,714 | 443,495 | 8 | EastEnders : Christmas Party | I can't remember the episode before it started , but anyway , if you liked it last time , you'll like another EastEnders Christmas Party . Again , Shane Richie ( Alfie Moon ) is hosting and performer in another musical , slight comedy themed hour long Christmas Eve special . Again all the cast of one of Britain's favou... |
571,716 | 4,248,714 | 60,086 | 8 | Alfie | The original version is just perfect entertainment . Oscar , BAFTA and Golden Globe nominated Sir Michael Caine plays a smooth talking , women loving guy obsessed by women and sex , Alfie . Throughout the entire film we see how Alfie creates loves / relationships , and he talks to us during the process . We also see th... |
571,431 | 4,248,714 | 71,315 | 8 | Chinatown | From BAFTA and Golden Globe winning , and Oscar nominated director Roman Polanski this is a classic thriller . Basically JJ ' Jake ' Gittes ( BAFTA and Golden Globe winning , and Oscar nominated Jack Nicholson , in what many consider his " best-ever role " , I personally love him in Cuckoo's Nest ) is the private detec... |
571,742 | 4,248,714 | 55,798 | 8 | Birdman of Alcatraz | From director John Frankenheimer ( The Manchurian Candidate [ 1962 ] , Deception ) , this is a wonderful prison drama , worthy of The Shawshank Redemption , with a very admirable leading character played by an actor in his finest role . Based on the true story , prisoner Robert Stroud ( BAFTA winning , and Oscar and Go... |
572,824 | 4,248,714 | 117,500 | 8 | The Rock | I have said to myself I have seen many times , but I obviously haven't . Basically the villains , lead by nasty Brigadier General Francis X . Hummel , USMC ( Ed Harris ) have stolen three warheads , filled with a lethal and wide spreading VX poison nerve gas , which destroys all internal organs , along with melting fle... |
571,948 | 4,248,714 | 82,766 | 8 | Mommie Dearest | Based on the book by her vengeful adopted daughter , this is the true story of one of Hollywood's greatest actresses going to the bottom . Bonnie and Clyde's Faye Dunaway as Joan Crawford is the most misunderstood and dramatic characters since Alex Forrest or Annie Wilkes , and just as nasty . She is obviously a huge s... |
570,926 | 4,248,714 | 117,008 | 8 | Matilda | This is probably one of the best examples of a book based film that I have ever seen , especially based on a Roald Dahl book . Director and star ( and narrator ) Danny DeVito has made Matilda a lovable little girl and based the whole film through the eyes of a child , an excellent idea . The Wormwoods are not very nice... |
573,244 | 4,248,714 | 319,931 | 8 | American Idol | I knew that Pop Idol was a huge show all over the world , including America , and I have only started to see ( in 2006 ) how good , or bad , the auditions and competition can be over there . Ryan Seacrest hosts a really yank competition exactly the same concept as us , except they compete in Hollywood . One thing they ... |
573,195 | 4,248,714 | 86,425 | 8 | Terms of Endearment | Based on a best selling novel , this is a good directorial debut from the director of As Good as It Gets and producer of The Simpsons , James L . Brooks , he even won the Oscar , and was nominated the Golden Globe for Best Director . Basically it is all about the relationships between the Greenway and Horton family . E... |
571,486 | 4,248,714 | 1,033,590 | 8 | The Good Samaritan | If you like TV made drama films , like Goodnight Mister Tom , Heartless and The History of Mr . Polly , then you'll love this one with practically the same kind of character we came to love him as in EastEnders ( Alfie Moon ) . Shane Richie plays Brian Guest , the nice , cheeky and likable everyman with an ordinary lif... |
570,977 | 4,248,714 | 184,111 | 8 | Ed , Edd , ' n ' Eddy | This is repeated a lot on Cartoon Network , but whop cares it brilliantly hilarious . It's a cartoon that you can get used to seeing again and again . It's the crazy idea of three idiotic friends with the same name . Ed is the stupidest one , Edd " Double D " is the one who has some knowledge , but is still an idiot , ... |
572,437 | 4,248,714 | 195,685 | 8 | Erin Brockovich | I can't believe the first time I saw it I thought it was crap , maybe it was because I thought there was too much chat ( which is key ) , now seeing it again I really like it , from Oscar , BAFTA and Golden Globe nominated director Steven Soderbergh ( Traffic , Ocean's Eleven ) . Anway , basically Erin Brockovich ( Osc... |
571,732 | 4,248,714 | 120,917 | 8 | The Emperor's New Groove | For a Walt Disney Pictures film , this is much more hipper , groovy and fun than many others . David Spade voices and narrates as Emperor Kuzco , he is the selfish young emperor who has everything he wants . He plans to build a new summer pool on a village hilltop where peasant Pacha ( John Goodman ) lives . Yzma ( Ear... |
571,938 | 4,248,714 | 1,025,011 | 8 | 100 Years , 100 Greatest Movies | This was like one of those 100 Greatest lists , except with a different title and countdown , this was an essential list counting down 100 great movie in an edited edition of the last list , 10 years ago , this was the anniversary edition . Hosted by Morgan Freeman and with contributions by Tim Allen , Halle Berry , Pe... |
572,663 | 4,248,714 | 315,983 | 8 | House of Sand and Fog | I don't understand the meaning of the title , but who cares , this is a very good drama film with some good dramatic and unexpected moments . The film begins with the big wedding for the daughter of Iranian political refugee Amir Behrani ( Oscar and Golden Globe nominated Sir Ben Kingsley ) , an ex-colonel . After the ... |
573,161 | 4,248,714 | 365,748 | 8 | Shaun of the Dead | Edgar Wright used to direct the TV sci-fi comedy series starring Simon Pegg called Spaced , now they are reunited to create a great spoof or satire like horror film . A love story , with some zombies in it . Shaun ( Pegg ) is just an ordinary bloke living with his mate Ed ( Danger ! 50 , 000 Volts ! star Nick Frost ) a... |
571,488 | 4,248,714 | 1,033,641 | 8 | Virgin School | At the time that this documentary was broadcast , I could relate to the character it focused on , being a virgin myself ( and being a bit weird and not very confident ) . This documentary focused on 26-year-old James as he embarked on a four month course to improve his sexual experience and confidence . He went to the ... |
573,007 | 4,248,714 | 1,333,976 | 8 | Ant and Dec : Where Did It All Go Right ? | I should say first off that I recognised some of the footage from a similar documentary called Showbiz Marriage , but don't worry , there was some new footage with new interviews . Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly have become one of TV's favourite duos with their cheeky , funny and enjoyable personalities , and on... |
571,451 | 4,248,714 | 114,279 | 8 | Richard III | I really like the films where the main character talks to us / the audience like we already know them , and this is probably the first one where the main character is the villain . BAFTA and Golden Globe nominated Sir Ian McKellen is fantastic as Richard III , he also helped produce and screenplay this well crafted fil... |
572,989 | 4,248,714 | 12 | 9 | Train Pulling Into a Station | It was number 100 on The 100 Greatest Scary Moments because it was one of the very first moving picture films to be shown in cinemas . From the Lumiére Bros . , who brought us other one minute films of basically normal events , this is quite an interesting short film where nothing much really happens . I can understand... |
571,539 | 4,248,714 | 879,840 | 9 | Now Pay Attention 007 ! | I was quite devastated when I heard that Desmond Llewelyn was going to retire after The World Is Not Enough , but I was even more devastated when I heard of his tragic car crash not long after the film premiere . This programme was a really nice way to say goodbye to the man we all knew as Q " Major Boothroyd " Branch ... |
572,932 | 4,248,714 | 273,038 | 9 | The 100 Greatest Number One Singles | This was quite a good countdown because there were many songs I was hoping would be number one . Presented by Graham Norton , this 100 Greatest list counted down the greatest number one singles , as voted by the public . Contributions by : Gloria Gaynor , Sir Bob Geldof , Jane Horrocks , Mark Kermode , Moby , Sinéad O'... |
572,897 | 4,248,714 | 316,654 | 9 | Spider-Man 2 | Director Sam Raimi ( The Evil Dead ) brings a fantastic sequel that is just as good as , if not better than the first . Basically Peter Parker ( Tobey Maguire ) is still saving the city as web swinging super hero Spider-Man , but he is also trying to stay best friends with Mary Jane Watson ( Kirsten Dunst ) , after ref... |
572,988 | 4,248,714 | 70 | 9 | Demolition of a Wall | From the Lumiére Bros . comes another one minute film with another pretty normal event of demolishing a wall ( for whatever reason ) , but with a difference . I'm not sure if it shocked people to show a wall falling down and then suddenly going back up ( reversing ) , but I can understand that this was quite a new conc... |
572,790 | 4,248,714 | 462,538 | 9 | The Simpsons Movie | South Park did it perfectly , and now finally , after celebrating 20 years ( since first seen on The Tracy Ullman Show in 1987 ) and the 400th episode on TV , the greatest cartoon and sitcom family The Simpsons finally go on the big screen . The story is basically Homer ( Dan Castellaneta ) polluting Springfield lake w... |
572,550 | 4,248,714 | 118,571 | 9 | Air Force One | If you like great action thrillers , then you'll enjoy this film from director Wolfgang Petersen ( In the Line of Fire ) . Basically the President of the United States , James Marshall ( Harrison Ford ) is heading home after making a speech in Moscow on his famous plane , Air Force One . But on the journey , the plane ... |
571,490 | 4,248,714 | 361,227 | 9 | Punk'd | In Britain , we have Beadle's About and Ant & Dec Undercover , in America , they have this very good programme with the same type of concept , only a bit bigger and braver . Ashton Kutcher and a gang of jokers basically choose a well-known person , celebrity , at random ( I guess ) , find where they are going , and try... |
572,334 | 4,248,714 | 108,981 | 9 | The Vicar of Dibley | I didn't watch this sitcom that often , but whenever I did this is just a treat . Dibley is a local town where the church has no Vicar . When they eventually find a Vicar they discover it is a woman , British Comedy Award winning ( and nominated ) and three-time BAFTA and twice National Television Award nominated Dawn ... |
571,011 | 4,248,714 | 493,430 | 9 | Jackass Number Two | Four years after the series ended , and a great movie , the boys came back for more normal camera stunts . Starring Johnny Knoxville who does nearly anything , Bam Margera who does anything , but also plays jokes on his parents Phil and April , Steve-O , Chris Pontius sometimes playing Party Boy and Bunny the Life Guar... |
572,064 | 4,248,714 | 108,967 | 9 | A Touch of Frost | You've probably heard of the Christmas character that makes it snow , well here is a Detective Inspector with that same name . Basically this is a cross between Inspector Morse with an Only Fools and Horses popular sitcom character . Sir David Jason plays DI William George ' Jack ' Frost ( hence the same name ) , a pro... |
572,868 | 4,248,714 | 446,652 | 9 | An Audience with Joe Pasquale | This was the third An Audience with . . . programme that I had seen , the first two being Kylie Minogue and the very good Harry Hill . This was just as funny or entertaining as Harry Hill . The squeaky voiced comedian Joe Pasquale came back to Britain after being crowned King of the Jungle in I'm a Celebrity , Get Me O... |
571,132 | 4,248,714 | 91,167 | 9 | Hannah and Her Sisters | From BAFTA nominated actor / Oscar winning , and BAFTA and Golden Globe nominated writer / BAFTA winning , and Oscar and Golden Globe nominated director Woody Allen ( Annie Hall ) , this is a terrific comedy drama . Basically during a Thanksgiving dinner party we make acquaintance with the leading characters , the thre... |
571,752 | 4,248,714 | 101,178 | 9 | The Ren & Stimpy Show | When I was younger I remember this was the most hilarious cartoon since The Simpsons . The basic storyline was two animals ( in this case a cat and a dog ) who live together and a meant to be friends . But really , one gets really frustrated with the other . Ren was the fat idiot cat , and Stimpy was the skinny dog who... |
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