My 10 Favorite Films
by Herbest8 | created - 01 Nov 2010 | updated - 01 Nov 2010 | Public- Instant Watch Options
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1. Batman Returns (1992)
PG-13 | 126 min | Action, Crime, Fantasy
While Batman deals with a deformed man calling himself the Penguin wreaking havoc across Gotham with the help of a cruel businessman, a female employee of the latter becomes the Catwoman with her own vendetta.
Director: Tim Burton | Stars: Michael Keaton, Danny DeVito, Michelle Pfeiffer, Christopher Walken
Votes: 327,518 | Gross: $162.83M
This is my all-time favorite film for reasons that are too numerous to mention here.
2. A Christmas Carol (1984 TV Movie)
PG | 100 min | Drama, Family, Fantasy
A bitter old miser who rationalizes his uncaring nature learns real compassion when three spirits visit him on Christmas Eve.
Director: Clive Donner | Stars: George C. Scott, Frank Finlay, Angela Pleasence, Edward Woodward
Votes: 18,341
My all-time favorite adaptation of my favorite book. It's also the one that moved me the most emotionally.
3. Clue (1985)
PG | 94 min | Comedy, Crime, Mystery
Six guests are anonymously invited to a strange mansion for dinner, but after their host is killed, they must cooperate with the staff to identify the murderer as the bodies pile up.
Director: Jonathan Lynn | Stars: Eileen Brennan, Tim Curry, Madeline Kahn, Christopher Lloyd
Votes: 109,316 | Gross: $14.64M
Perhaps my favorite comedy, period.
4. Muppet Treasure Island (1996)
G | 99 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
The Muppets set sail in search of treasure, with Jim Hawkins and Long John Silver.
Director: Brian Henson | Stars: Tim Curry, Billy Connolly, Jennifer Saunders, Kevin Bishop
Votes: 26,566 | Gross: $33.61M
The one Muppet movie that is not only the most solid in it's pacing, but also has the most fun and adventure to offer. It also contains one of Tim Curry's best performances. You also can't go wrong with Billy Connolly.
5. The Jungle Book (1967)
G | 78 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Bagheera the Panther and Baloo the Bear have a difficult time trying to convince a boy to leave the jungle for human civilization.
Director: Wolfgang Reitherman | Stars: Phil Harris, Sebastian Cabot, Louis Prima, Bruce Reitherman
Votes: 198,688 | Gross: $141.84M
My favorite Disney animated film. It's also the funniest and contains not only one of my favorite Disney songs ("Trust in Me") but also has one of the funniest, most dysfunctional Disney families you'll ever see: Baloo, Bagheera, and Mowgli.
6. Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983)
PG | 131 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
After rescuing Han Solo from Jabba the Hutt, the Rebel Alliance attempt to destroy the second Death Star, while Luke struggles to help Darth Vader back from the dark side.
Director: Richard Marquand | Stars: Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams
Votes: 1,121,533 | Gross: $309.13M
The most satisfying "Star Wars" film (sorry, Empire fans). It's also the most rousing, emotional and satisfying overall. Sebastian Shaw steals the show with a powerful perfomance as the redeemed Darth Vader.
7. Daffy Duck's Quackbusters (1988)
G | 72 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Daffy Duck opens a detective agency for the supernatural along side his Looney Toon buddies.
Directors: Greg Ford, Friz Freleng, Chuck Jones, Terry Lennon, Robert McKimson, Maurice Noble | Stars: Mel Blanc, Mel Tormé, Roy Firestone, B.J. Ward
Votes: 2,672
The funniest Looney Tunes film, this is more then a mere clip show. It's a gathering of some very funny 80's riffs and some really underrated gems featuring Daffy.
8. Ed Wood (1994)
R | 127 min | Biography, Comedy, Drama
Ambitious but troubled movie director Edward D. Wood Jr. tries his best to fulfill his dreams despite his lack of talent.
Director: Tim Burton | Stars: Johnny Depp, Martin Landau, Sarah Jessica Parker, Patricia Arquette
Votes: 183,986 | Gross: $5.89M
A very funny and surprisingly touching look at the Worst Director of All-Time.
9. The Wizard of Oz (1939)
PG | 102 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Young Dorothy Gale and her dog Toto are swept away by a tornado from their Kansas farm to the magical Land of Oz, and embark on a quest with three new friends to see the Wizard, who can return her to her home and fulfill the others' wishes.
Directors: Victor Fleming, King Vidor | Stars: Judy Garland, Frank Morgan, Ray Bolger, Bert Lahr
Votes: 428,680 | Gross: $2.08M
The ultimate fantasy film. Very frequently ripped-off, parodied and "lovingly homaged" this has been never been and probably never will be topped, let alone outmatched.
10. Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987)
R | 93 min | Comedy, Drama
A Chicago advertising man must struggle to travel home from New York for Thanksgiving, with a lovable oaf of a shower-curtain-ring salesman as his only companion.
Director: John Hughes | Stars: Steve Martin, John Candy, Laila Robins, Michael McKean
Votes: 160,275 | Gross: $49.53M
Steve Martin's best film and Candy's best performance, this buddy/road comedy has everything I could ever want from it. I will always feel that Candy was robbed of an Oscar nomination.
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