Directed by Jonathan Hensleigh
Starring Thomas Jane, John Travolta, and Rebecca Romijn
Runtime: 124 minutes
Released on April 16, 2004
Plot: After his wife and family are killed, G-Man Frank Castle takes it upon himself to distribute punishment to those responsible for the vendetta.
My thoughts: An awesome action movie that kicks fucking ass. It's hard to see anyone other than Thomas Jane play this character. He is believable as the saddened Frank Castle and amazing as the vengeful Punisher. If you enjoyed this movie, check out the recent Punisher: War Zone.
Robby014's thoughts: I vaguely remember watching this on TBS, which sucks because most of it was cut out. Still, I didn't watch it enough to have an opinion on it, and for the reason alone, it gets a 2/10. I had to cut out the other 8 points.
#79 - Half Baked
Directed by Tamra Davis
Starring Dave Chappelle, Guillermo Diaz, and Jim Breuer
Runtime: 82 minutes
Released on January 16, 1998
Plot: The story of three not so bright men who come up with a series of crazy schemes to get a friend out of jail.
My thoughts: To be honest, I used to get blitzed and watch this everyday. This is probably the best movie to watch while you're fucked up, and it really isn't very good otherwise. So, if you ever smoke weed, even once, the one thing you should do while your stoned is watch this movie. This truly is the greatest stoner movie of all time. Also, Dave Chappelle is hilarious and is also a fantastic stand-up comedian. Too bad his series, Chappelle's Show, got cancelled.
Robby014's thoughts: Retro, you made me watch this dammit! Wait... didn't we see this with 3D glasses? Anyways, it wasn't that bad, but I couldn't relate to it at all, and unlike Harold & Kumar, that ruined it.
#78 - Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny
Directed by Liam Lynch
Starring Jack Black, Kyle Gass, and JR Reed
Runtime: 93 minutes
Released on November 22, 2006
Plot: In Venice Beach, naive Midwesterner JB bonds with local slacker KG and they form the rock band Tenacious D. Setting out to become the world's greatest band is no easy feat, so they set out to steal what could be the answer to their prayers -- a magical guitar pick housed in a rock-and-roll museum some 300 miles away.
My thoughts: While this could be considered a stoner movie, it's still really funny, high or not. I personally love the band Tenacious D and have both of their albums. They have a dark and mystical humor that ends up being funny no matter what. The music is awesome in this movie, and Jack Black and Kyle Gass are a great duo. Look for cameos from Meat Loaf and Dio.
Robby014's thoughts: I hated this movie. I'm not going to lie. But then I watched it a few more times and eventually it grew on me. I'm at the point now, where I think I can say that it is a decent movie, but I'm not going to go farther than that. There's some good songs in the film's soundtrack, others I don't care for.
#77 - Rambo
Directed by Sylvester Stallone
Starring Sylvester Stallone, Julie Benz, and Matthew Marsden
Runtime: 91 minutes
Released on January 25, 2008
Plot: In Thailand, John Rambo joins a group of mercenaries to venture into war-torn Burma, and rescue a group of Christian aid workers who were kidnapped by the ruthless local infantry unit.
My thoughts: This movie is fucking brutal. Seriously, how did this not get an NC-17? It makes Saving Private Ryan look like VeggieTales. The body count is freaking ridiculous, and the story pulls you in. Not a great war film, but an amazing action movie.
Robby014's thoughts: Retro's right, this was outrageously over the top when it came to the killing scenes, i.e., the whole movie. Wasn't it so controversial that it was banned in Thailand or something? Laff.
#76 - Snakes on a Plane
Directed by David R. Ellis and Lex Halaby
Starring Samuel L. Jackson, Julianna Margulies, and Nathan Phillips
Runtime: 105 minutes
Released on August 18, 2006
Plot: An FBI agent takes on a plane full of deadly and poisonous snakes, deliberately released to kill a witness being flown from Honolulu to Los Angeles to testify against a mob boss.
My thoughts: This movie is so fucking cheesy, but that's the whole point! Yes, this movie is ridiculous, but it's also extremely quotable, i.e. "I'm sick and tired of these mothafuckin' snakes on this mothafuckin' plane!". It's not too gory, but it's intense and fun. I think the crew had a good time filming this movie.
Robby014's thoughts: Sammy J and the rest of the cast may have had a good time making this movie, but just look at the faces of the people being told that famous "I'm tired of these blah blah blah blah" line over and over again. This movie was to quotable and I think that's why I dislike it. This and Borat...
#75 - Saving Private Ryan
Directed by Steven Spielberg
Starring Tom Hanks, Tom Sizemore, and Edward Burns
Runtime: 170 minutes
Released on July 24, 1998
Plot: Following the Normandy Landings, a group of US soldiers go behind enemy lines to retrieve a paratrooper whose brothers have been killed in action.
My thoughts: A pretty powerful war film from the usually great director Steven Spielberg. I completely preferred this movie over Schindler's List in every way conceivable. This gritty, realistic portrayal of WWII is important and moving. Matt Damon is fantastic as the missing soldier, Ryan.
#74 - The Godfather
Directed by Francis Ford Coppola
Starring Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, and James Caan
Runtime: 175 minutes
Released on March 24, 1972
Plot: The aging patriarch of an organized crime dynasty transfers control of his clandestine empire to his reluctant son.
My thoughts: While not my favorite mob film (that honor would go to Pulp Fiction or Goodfellas.), this is still a fantastic gangster flick. Al Pacino is absolutely brilliant as Michael Corleone, and Marlon Brando delivers his best performance. Unfortunately, I haven't seen the sequels, though I've heard the second is just as good if not better.
Robby014's thoughts: Too long, didn't watch. Just kidding. I haven't given this movie a chance yet, though
I probably should, seeing as how it's got a tremendous rating on IMDB.
#73 - Inglourious Basterds
Directed by Quentin Tarantino
Starring Brad Pitt, Melanie Laurent, and Christoph Waltz
Runtime: 153 minutes
Released on August 21, 2009
Plot: In Nazi-occupied France during World War II, a group of Jewish-American soldiers known as "The Basterds" are chosen specifically to spread fear throughout the Third Reich by scalping and brutally killing Nazis.
My thoughts: This movie is the first of several Tarantino produced and directed films on this list. I believe he is THE greatest director of our time and he writes genius dialogue. This movie is no different. This film is so stylized that it's hard to take seriously, for instance, the song "Cat People" by David Bowie makes an apperance during a montage. The violence is outrageous, and gives the movie an even more comic book feel. Brad Pitt is fantastic in this, and Eli Roth proves to the world that he can do wonders infront of the camera, never mind behind it. Christoph Waltz is not only the best actor in this movie, but he portrays the greatest villain in film history.
Robby014's thoughts: Never saw it, heard it was good, Brad Pitt wants his scalps.
#72 - Burn After Reading
Directed by Ethan Coen and Joel Coen
Starring George Clooney, Frances McDormand, and Brad Pitt
Runtime: 96 minutes
Released on September 12, 2008
Plot: A disk containing the memoirs of a CIA agent ends up in the hands of two unscrupulous gym employees who attempt to sell it.
My thoughts: This movie is a great dark comedy. Brad Pitt is fucking hilarious as the dim-witted gym employee and George Clooney is also fantastically hollow-headed. The performance that really won me over was Richard Jenkins. I've always admired his character acting work, but this is easily his best work. He plays such a likeable and good-hearted person, who has to deal with the evil of the people around him. Dark, disturbing, and hilarious.
Robby014's thoughts: This was a good movie. Really funny, but sad at some parts, too. I was hyped into watching this because Retro told me that George Clooney makes the greatest invention ever. All throughout the movie, he's working on this device and it turns out it's a ***SPOILER ALERT*** dildo rocking chair. Thanks, Retro. I'm glad I was suckered into seeing that. Good movie.
#71 - Spider-Man
Directed by Sam Raimi
Starring Tobey Maguire, Willem Dafoe, and Kirsten Dunst
Runtime: 121 minutes
Released on May 3, 2002
Plot: When bitten by a genetically modified spider, a nerdy, shy, and awkward high school student gains spider-like abilities that he eventually must use to fight evil as a superhero after tragedy befalls his family.
My thoughts: First off, I'd like to state that I do know that this movie was silly at parts. For instance, it had a few terrible lines, i.e., "Your out Spider-Man." "Your the one who's out, Gobey.... OUT OF YOUR MIND!". Still, the movie is forgivable, because it treats the Peter Parker/Spider-Man mythos respectably, and portrays the Green Goblin as a menacing and evil villain. A great start to a mostly great trilogy. Spider-Man 3 is fucking terrible.
Robby014's thoughts: This was a great movie. You could really feel the tension between Peter Parker and Harry Osborn, which is something I thought was done very well. Also, in case you missed it before, Spider-Man 3 is fucking terrible.
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