*OSM's TOP 45 Movies Contest - THE COUNTDOWN*

[timeenennaam_NL]

Unknown doesn't belong in the list, the rest are awesome movies, especially The Prestige

[Hespera]

@timeenennaam_NL Why does Unknown not belong on the list?
What did you not like about that movie?

[Majstor Matt]

Both Uknown and Titanic are not the same class with this other 3 movies, but we cant say that some movie "does not belong" on the list, people chose the way the did Of course there will be some surprising movies on the list cause this is football game, so there arent that many people who watched 1000+ movies

But all in all Im happy with they way list looks at end. Would be ever better if there was 10-15 people more voted but oh well, it ended up okay at end .

As for these movies, The Prestige was my 10 pointer, hoped it would end up bit higher as its my all time favourite but its nice to see it made the final list if nothing else.

[timeenennaam_NL]

@Hespera
It's a cool movie, but not special whatsoever. The are plenty more movies in this category.

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@AlbertoSab12 said in *OSM's TOP 45 Movies Contest - THE COUNTDOWN*:

Didn't voted for any of them, but American History X is a brilliant movie

I was one of those who have voted for this one Alberto
And to be honest I feel both surprised and gutted to see this outstanding movie so low in ratings.

Oh but whyyyyyyy? Snif...snif...boohoo...

[King Noel]

Titanic deserved higher on the list. That is just my opinion.

[Majstor Matt]

@King-Noel At least the movie got its place on the list, unlike some characters in the movie who didnt get the chances they deserved... THERE WAS ROOM FOR 2!

[manchester pro team_NL]

@King-Noel Not only Titanic, but American History X also deserved a higher place

[Majstor Matt]

                              #40 MILLION DOLLAR BABY [2004]                           

Director : Clint Eastwood
Summary : Frankie Dunn (Clint Eastwood) is a veteran Los Angeles boxing trainer who keeps almost everyone at arm's length, except his old friend and associate Eddie "Scrap Iron" Dupris (Morgan Freeman). When Maggie Fitzgerald (Hilary Swank) arrives in Frankie's gym seeking his expertise, he is reluctant to train the young woman, a transplant from working-class Missouri. Eventually, he relents, and the two form a close bond that will irrevocably change them both.
Genres : Drama, Sport

                            #39 THE GODFATHER: PART II  [1974]                      

Director : Francis Ford Copola
Summary : The compelling sequel to "The Godfather," contrasting the life of Corleone father and son. Traces the problems of Michael Corleone (Al Pacino) in 1958 and that of a young immigrant Vito Corleone (Robert De Niro) in 1917's Hell's Kitchen. Michael survives many misfortunes and Vito is introduced to a life of crime.
Genres : Crime, Drama

                            #38 NOW YOU SEE ME [2013]                               

Director : Louis Leterrier
Summary : Charismatic magician Atlas (Jesse Eisenberg) leads a team of talented illusionists called the Four Horsemen. Atlas and his comrades mesmerize audiences with a pair of amazing magic shows that drain the bank accounts of the corrupt and funnel the money to audience members. A federal agent (Mark Ruffalo) and an Interpol detective (Mélanie Laurent) intend to rein in the Horsemen before their next caper, and they turn to Thaddeus (Morgan Freeman), a famous debunker, for help.
Genres : Crime, Mystery, SciFi

                           #37 THE LION KING [1994]         

Directors : Roger Allers, Rob Minkoff
Summary : This Disney animated feature follows the adventures of the young lion Simba (Jonathan Taylor Thomas), the heir of his father, Mufasa (James Earl Jones). Simba's wicked uncle, Scar (Jeremy Irons), plots to usurp Mufasa's throne by luring father and son into a stampede of wildebeests. But Simba escapes, and only Mufasa is killed. Simba returns as an adult (Matthew Broderick) to take back his homeland from Scar with the help of his friends Timon (Nathan Lane) and Pumbaa (Ernie Sabella).
Genres : Animation, Adventure, Drama

                               #36 RUSH HOUR [1998]                                           

Director : Brett Ratner
Summary : When a Chinese diplomat's daughter is kidnapped in Los Angeles, he calls in Hong Kong Detective Inspector Lee (Jackie Chan) to assist the FBI with the case. But the FBI doesn't want anything to do with Lee, and they dump him off on the LAPD, who assign wisecracking Detective James Carter (Chris Tucker) to watch over him. Although Lee and Carter can't stand each other, they choose to work together to solve the case on their own when they figure out they've been ditched by both the FBI and police.
Genres : Action, Comedy, Crime

[timeenennaam_NL]

The Godfather and Million Dollar Baby in the same list as Now You See Me and Rush Hour, noooooo

Okay okay, the people spoke, I know

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@manchester-pro-team_NL said in *OSM's TOP 45 Movies Contest - THE COUNTDOWN*:

@King-Noel Not only Titanic, but American History X also deserved a higher place

Just my opinion here ladies & gents.

Of course Titanic was a huge and expensive production with amazing special effects and all, but in the end it was a simple love story. And since I'm a woman I have the right to say that I have watched far more mentionable love stories on the big screen, like : The Notebook or P.S. I love you, etc.
But even the thought of seeing American Beauty higher on the rankings compared to the American History X ( which was a pure masterpiece in every possible way ) just makes me wanna kill myself ! So somebody just shoot me pleaseeeee ! And don't miss!
Right between my eyes . Yes ?

[AlbertoSab12]

Omg, one of my chosen ones (Million Dollar Baby). And it could be ranked higher

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@AlbertoSab12 said in *OSM's TOP 45 Movies Contest - THE COUNTDOWN*:

Omg, one of my chosen ones (Million Dollar Baby). And it could be ranked higher

Yes I know Alberto... This legendary actor & director is one of a kind ! Who will forget Clint Eastwood as the Dirty Harry? And I also voted one of his own movies . I was in a dilemma, between your movie and the Gran Torino.
Both of them absolutely wonderful movies! :thumbsup_tone2:
Need I say that both of them made me cry rivers? Nah... I guess you know it.

[Majstor Matt]

American Beauty = masterpiece One of the best movies about life in general. As for Titanic, I agree with you Soph and yeah, Notebook is great

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@Majstor-Matt said in *OSM's TOP 45 Movies Contest - THE COUNTDOWN*:

American Beauty = masterpiece One of the best movies about life in general. As for Titanic, I agree with you Soph and yeah, Notebook is great

American Beauty a bloody masterpiece? What on earth Matija ? Born in the USA mate?
I'll call you Bruce from now on ... Ahahahaha

[Majstor Matt]

@SUPERNOVA-8 Yup, pure masterpiece for me. Great story about fighting the mundaneness of suburban life. Passion, beauty, humor, and plastic bags on film are all part of what make this one trully breathtaking film.

Also, how can you want better closure to a film than this? This movie deserved every single of that 5 Academy Awards won. Specially Spacey the legend.

Oh and yeah, nah dont call me Bruce

[SUPERNOVA 8]

@Majstor-Matt Kevin? Yeah , that man rocks as an actor. True. And noway I'm gonna start calling you Bruce buddy. No worries. I just love teasing you and also reading your posts. Hahaha. Hug? :hugging:

[DWilson]

I really do not think Rush Hour deserves to be in this list - it's just my humble opinion.

[King Noel]

@Majstor-Matt Good to see my 5th and 6th pick being on the list. Lion King and Rush Hour!!!!

[Majstor Matt]

                               #35 AMERICAN BEAUTY [1999]

Director : Sam Mendes
Summary : Lester Burnham (Kevin Spacey) is a gainfully employed suburban husband and father. Fed up with his boring, stagnant existence, he quits his job and decides to reinvent himself as a pot-smoking, responsibility-shirking teenager. What follows is at once cynical, hysterical, and, eventually, tragically uplifting.
Genres : Drama, Romance

                              #34 SCHINDLER'S LIST [1993]                                            

Director : Steven Spielberg
Summary : Businessman Oskar Schindler (Liam Neeson) arrives in Krakow in 1939, ready to make his fortune from World War II, which has just started. After joining the Nazi party primarily for political expediency, he staffs his factory with Jewish workers for similarly pragmatic reasons. When the SS begins exterminating Jews in the Krakow ghetto, Schindler arranges to have his workers protected to keep his factory in operation, but soon realizes that in so doing, he is also saving innocent lives.
Genres : Biography, Drama, History

                               #33 TAXI DRIVER [1976]                                        

Director : Martin Scorsese
Summary: Suffering from insomnia, disturbed loner Travis Bickle (Robert De Niro) takes a job as a New York City cabbie, haunting the streets nightly, growing increasingly detached from reality as he dreams of cleaning up the filthy city. When Travis meets pretty campaign worker Betsy (Cybill Shepherd), he becomes obsessed with the idea of saving the world, first plotting to assassinate a presidential candidate, then directing his attentions toward rescuing 12-year-old prostitute Iris (Jodie Foster).
Genres : Drama, Crime

                               #32 DEADPOOL [2016]                                                                       

Director: Tim Miller
Summary: Wade Wilson (Ryan Reynolds) is a former Special Forces operative who now works as a mercenary. His world comes crashing down when evil scientist Ajax (Ed Skrein) tortures, disfigures and transforms him into Deadpool. The rogue experiment leaves Deadpool with accelerated healing powers and a twisted sense of humor. With help from mutant allies Colossus and Negasonic Teenage Warhead (Brianna Hildebrand), Deadpool uses his new skills to hunt down the man who nearly destroyed his life.
Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy

                              #31 INCEPTION [2011]                                                     

Director: Christopher Nolan
Summary: Dom Cobb (Leonardo DiCaprio) is a thief with the rare ability to enter people's dreams and steal their secrets from their subconscious. His skill has made him a hot commodity in the world of corporate espionage but has also cost him everything he loves. Cobb gets a chance at redemption when he is offered a seemingly impossible task: Plant an idea in someone's mind. If he succeeds, it will be the perfect crime, but a dangerous enemy anticipates Cobb's every move.
Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi