The 100 Greatest movies of the 1970s. 1. The Godfather (2 Viewers)

[Hastur]

14. All The President’s Men (1976)

Directed by: Alan J. Pakula

Starring: Dustin Hoffman, Robert Redford, Jason Robards

Synopsis: Reporters Woodward and Bernstein investigate the Watergate scandal.

You haven’t got it- Jason Robards as Ben Bradlee

1976 was an amazing year for writer William Goldman, writing this film and Marathon Man. This movie is a deeply compelling thriller, with tremendous acting and plot. Of course it was a different time, when the public actually gave a crap about a President who violated the Constitution- I could say a lot more this morning but I won’t because I prefer not to be suspended .

Tim, your timing is impeccable!

 

[Joe Schmo]

14. All The President’s Men (1976)

Directed by: Alan J. Pakula

Starring: Dustin Hoffman, Robert Redford, Jason Robards

Synopsis: Reporters Woodward and Bernstein investigate the Watergate scandal.

You haven’t got it- Jason Robards as Ben Bradlee

1976 was an amazing year for writer William Goldman, writing this film and Marathon Man. This movie is a deeply compelling thriller, with tremendous acting and plot. Of course it was a different time, when the public actually gave a crap about a President who violated the Constitution- I could say a lot more this morning but I won’t because I prefer not to be suspended .

This story seems quaint nowadays and the idea of The Press breaking a Big Scoop of a Scandal that has any meaningful impact is all but a forlorn idea. Today's society is so divided and broken that "we" in general don't care about our guys bad doings, we only care if it's them that does it. And no one give the press deference as it's all breathless Breaking News 24 hrs a day which is tiresome and impossible to deliver. I enjoyed the movie back when, can't even bring myself to watch it these days.

 

[SWC]

I feel like I’m in the third rail of politics here, but I’m dumbfounded at the constant modern outrage over the ever-familiar. I mean people got upset over Licorice Pizza and that relationship (haven’t seen it). There’s a weird Puritanism since about 2012-3 that I’ve noticed in America. I don’t really have too strong an opinion about said Puritanical impulses nor do I have strong opinions about May-December stuff other than to groan like I always have, but it’s a marked change from even what I grew up with. I’m just surprised everybody forgets so quickly

your way off base here if your referring to my post. I mean I don't think it's prudish to question a relationship between a man in his mid 40s and a 16 year old girl and wonder why it's not even addressed as "off" - I mean it's literally a crime if the relationship is sexual in nature.

I have that problem with the Twilight franchise. Why is a 105-year-old vampire in high school, and why does he give a crap about a seventeen-year-old girl? Ick.

stop it or this will be tims number one movie take that to the bank bromigo

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

One of my life goals was to live long enought to find out who Deep Throat was. Mission accomplished.

 

[zamboni]

One of my life goals was to live long enought to find out who Deep Throat was. Mission accomplished.

I thought everyone knew it was Linda Lovelace.

 

[northern exposure]

One of my life goals was to live long enought to find out who Deep Throat was. Mission accomplished.

I thought everyone knew it was Linda Lovelace.

I thought Carly Simon has revealed it was Warren Beatty...or was that a different 70s mystery?

 

[timschochet]

13. Apocalypse Now (1979)

Directed by: Francis Ford Coppola

Starring: Martin Sheen, Robert Duvall, Marlon Brando

Synopsis: In Vietnam an army captain is instructed to seek out and kill a colonel who has gone rogue.

I love the smell of napalm in the morning- Robert Duvall as Colonel Bill Kilgore

So this is essentially Joseph Conrad’s Heart of Darkness transposed from Africa to the Vietnam War. When I read that book (the first time back in high school) there were times when I thought “OMG this is the best book I’ve ever read” and other times when I thought “this really stretches and it’s incredibly dull- I can barely keep my eyes open.” I feel the EXACT same way about this movie. But the brilliant parts outweigh the dull parts which is why I rank it so high, yet not quite in my top ten.

 

[zamboni]

13. Apocalypse Now (1979)

Directed by: Francis Ford Coppola

Starring: Martin Sheen, Robert Duvall, Marlon Brando

Synopsis: In Vietnam an army captain is instructed to seek out and kill a colonel who has gone rogue.

I love the smell of napalm in the morning- Robert Duvall as Colonel Bill Kilgore

So this is essentially Joseph Conrad’s Heart of Darkness transposed from Africa to the Vietnam War. When I read that book (the first time back in high school) there were times when I thought “OMG this is the best book I’ve ever read” and other times when I thought “this really stretches and it’s incredibly dull- I can barely keep my eyes open.” I feel the EXACT same way about this movie. But the brilliant parts outweigh the dull parts which is why I rank it so high, yet not quite in my top ten.

One of the most gripping movies I've ever seen. The acting performances are truly upper tier, from Sheen to Duvall to Brando to Hopper, with Brando giving perhaps the most pound-for-pound (literally and figuratively) performance in an extremely short period of time on film. My only beef with the film is that long French plantation scene, but willing to overlook that given rest of the film.

 

[Uruk-Hai]

13. Apocalypse Now (1979)

Directed by: Francis Ford Coppola

Starring: Martin Sheen, Robert Duvall, Marlon Brando

Synopsis: In Vietnam an army captain is instructed to seek out and kill a colonel who has gone rogue.

I love the smell of napalm in the morning- Robert Duvall as Colonel Bill Kilgore

So this is essentially Joseph Conrad’s Heart of Darkness transposed from Africa to the Vietnam War. When I read that book (the first time back in high school) there were times when I thought “OMG this is the best book I’ve ever read” and other times when I thought “this really stretches and it’s incredibly dull- I can barely keep my eyes open.” I feel the EXACT same way about this movie. But the brilliant parts outweigh the dull parts which is why I rank it so high, yet not quite in my top ten.

One of the most gripping movies I've ever seen. The acting performances are truly upper tier, from Sheen to Duvall to Brando to Hopper, with Brando giving perhaps the most pound-for-pound (literally and figuratively) performance in an extremely short period of time on film. My only beef with the film is that long French plantation scene, but willing to overlook that given rest of the film.

I haven't seen this film in decades. I've watched it a couple of times, and it just never did it for me. Many film people consider one of the best of all-time and, intellectually, I get it. It just left me cold each time. I'm positive it's a "me" thing. Maybe I should try it again when I have 7 or 8 hours to kill.

I can tell you this, though: I'd watch "Apocalypse Now" on an endless loop before I'd ever watch another Woody Allen movie.

 

[zamboni]

13. Apocalypse Now (1979)

Directed by: Francis Ford Coppola

Starring: Martin Sheen, Robert Duvall, Marlon Brando

Synopsis: In Vietnam an army captain is instructed to seek out and kill a colonel who has gone rogue.

I love the smell of napalm in the morning- Robert Duvall as Colonel Bill Kilgore

So this is essentially Joseph Conrad’s Heart of Darkness transposed from Africa to the Vietnam War. When I read that book (the first time back in high school) there were times when I thought “OMG this is the best book I’ve ever read” and other times when I thought “this really stretches and it’s incredibly dull- I can barely keep my eyes open.” I feel the EXACT same way about this movie. But the brilliant parts outweigh the dull parts which is why I rank it so high, yet not quite in my top ten.

One of the most gripping movies I've ever seen. The acting performances are truly upper tier, from Sheen to Duvall to Brando to Hopper, with Brando giving perhaps the most pound-for-pound (literally and figuratively) performance in an extremely short period of time on film. My only beef with the film is that long French plantation scene, but willing to overlook that given rest of the film.

I haven't seen this film in decades. I've watched it a couple of times, and it just never did it for me. Many film people consider one of the best of all-time and, intellectually, I get it. It just left me cold each time. I'm positive it's a "me" thing. Maybe I should try it again when I have 7 or 8 hours to kill.

It didn’t hit me the first time either, but then I watched it while baked and it was a whole new experience.

ETA: I’m also fascinated by the Vietnam War so that has something to do with it.

 

[Uruk-Hai]

13. Apocalypse Now (1979)

Directed by: Francis Ford Coppola

Starring: Martin Sheen, Robert Duvall, Marlon Brando

Synopsis: In Vietnam an army captain is instructed to seek out and kill a colonel who has gone rogue.

I love the smell of napalm in the morning- Robert Duvall as Colonel Bill Kilgore

So this is essentially Joseph Conrad’s Heart of Darkness transposed from Africa to the Vietnam War. When I read that book (the first time back in high school) there were times when I thought “OMG this is the best book I’ve ever read” and other times when I thought “this really stretches and it’s incredibly dull- I can barely keep my eyes open.” I feel the EXACT same way about this movie. But the brilliant parts outweigh the dull parts which is why I rank it so high, yet not quite in my top ten.

One of the most gripping movies I've ever seen. The acting performances are truly upper tier, from Sheen to Duvall to Brando to Hopper, with Brando giving perhaps the most pound-for-pound (literally and figuratively) performance in an extremely short period of time on film. My only beef with the film is that long French plantation scene, but willing to overlook that given rest of the film.

I haven't seen this film in decades. I've watched it a couple of times, and it just never did it for me. Many film people consider one of the best of all-time and, intellectually, I get it. It just left me cold each time. I'm positive it's a "me" thing. Maybe I should try it again when I have 7 or 8 hours to kill.

It didn’t hit me the first time either, but then I watched it while baked and it was a whole new experience.

Funny you say that, because I did the exact same thing. Unfortunately, it didn't help in my case. And that was good weed

 

[whoknew]

13. Apocalypse Now (1979)

Directed by: Francis Ford Coppola

Starring: Martin Sheen, Robert Duvall, Marlon Brando

Synopsis: In Vietnam an army captain is instructed to seek out and kill a colonel who has gone rogue.

I love the smell of napalm in the morning- Robert Duvall as Colonel Bill Kilgore

So this is essentially Joseph Conrad’s Heart of Darkness transposed from Africa to the Vietnam War. When I read that book (the first time back in high school) there were times when I thought “OMG this is the best book I’ve ever read” and other times when I thought “this really stretches and it’s incredibly dull- I can barely keep my eyes open.” I feel the EXACT same way about this movie. But the brilliant parts outweigh the dull parts which is why I rank it so high, yet not quite in my top ten.

Quite a run Coppola had in the 70s.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

Quite a run Coppola had in the 70s.

His 2024 release was one of the worst movies ever I sat through.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

I could type a whole bunch on Apocalypse Now. It's a polar opposite of 2001: A Space Odyssey on my opinion scale. As in I didn't think 2kASO doesn't have as much to say as it's been portrayed while AN has more.

The short version is that Apocalypse Now is not as much an anti-war movie as it is a pro human one. At the end, Willard has deposed the demi-god and the natives are bowing down to him in reverence as the ascended one. Rather than succumb to the temptation of becoming their idol...he lays down his sword and simply goes home.

 

[whoknew]

Quite a run Coppola had in the 70s.

His 2024 release was one of the worst movies ever I sat through.

I completely agree with you. It was extremely disappointing.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

Quite a run Coppola had in the 70s.

His 2024 release was one of the worst movies ever I sat through.

I completely agree with you. It was extremely disappointing.

It was such a mess.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Oh and there are three versions you can readily watch - the Theatrical, Redux, and The Final Cut.

IMO the Theatrical is the best. Redux is just too long and the Final Cut splits the difference. The stuff that's added, particularly the long stretch at the French Plantation really doesn't add anything.

 

[Hastur]

13. Apocalypse Now (1979)

Directed by: Francis Ford Coppola

Starring: Martin Sheen, Robert Duvall, Marlon Brando

Synopsis: In Vietnam an army captain is instructed to seek out and kill a colonel who has gone rogue.

I love the smell of napalm in the morning- Robert Duvall as Colonel Bill Kilgore

So this is essentially Joseph Conrad’s Heart of Darkness transposed from Africa to the Vietnam War. When I read that book (the first time back in high school) there were times when I thought “OMG this is the best book I’ve ever read” and other times when I thought “this really stretches and it’s incredibly dull- I can barely keep my eyes open.” I feel the EXACT same way about this movie. But the brilliant parts outweigh the dull parts which is why I rank it so high, yet not quite in my top ten.

Haven't seen this in a long time. Forgot Harrison Ford was in it.

Was just watching an interview with Laurence Fishburne. He said he was 14 when he auditioned, but lied and told them he was 16.

 

[zamboni]

13. Apocalypse Now (1979)

Directed by: Francis Ford Coppola

Starring: Martin Sheen, Robert Duvall, Marlon Brando

Synopsis: In Vietnam an army captain is instructed to seek out and kill a colonel who has gone rogue.

I love the smell of napalm in the morning- Robert Duvall as Colonel Bill Kilgore

So this is essentially Joseph Conrad’s Heart of Darkness transposed from Africa to the Vietnam War. When I read that book (the first time back in high school) there were times when I thought “OMG this is the best book I’ve ever read” and other times when I thought “this really stretches and it’s incredibly dull- I can barely keep my eyes open.” I feel the EXACT same way about this movie. But the brilliant parts outweigh the dull parts which is why I rank it so high, yet not quite in my top ten.

Haven't seen this in a long time. Forgot Harrison Ford was in it.

Yeah, he was part of the group of officers that told Willard/Sheen to terminate Kurtz with extreme prejudice.

 

[timschochet]

12. Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)

Directed by: Steven Spielberg

Starring: Richard Dreyfus, Melinda Dillon, Teri Garr, Francois Truffaut

Synopsis: A couple of peoples’ lives are personally affected when aliens land on Earth.

I guess you’ve noticed something lately a little strange with Dad. It’s OK though, I’m still Dad. - Richard Dreyfus as Roy Neary

While this is not Steven Spielberg’s best movie (not even his best movie of the 70s, that’s coming up later) it is, IMO, his most quintessential movie, the one that, along with ET (which tackles a similar subject) expresses the wonder and joy that this filmmaker has always been about. Much like Star Wars, going to see this was an event. But I think that this is in many ways a better film than Star Wars and therefore it’s higher in my rankings.

 

[TripItUp]

12. Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)

Unlike almost every other 70s sci fi movie, this one actually ages pretty well IMHO.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Spielberg himself doesn't really like Close Encounters. He's said he regretted having Roy get on the alien ship.

The movie is just his attempted catharsis for his own family/parents breakup.

I just find it pretty dull and actually pretty disjointed.

 

[Gally]

Spielberg himself doesn't really like Close Encounters. He's said he regretted having Roy get on the alien ship.

The movie is just his attempted catharsis for his own family/parents breakup.

I just find it pretty dull and actually pretty disjointed.

It was just plain boring. I have never understood why people think this is a good movie. It was so boring that I fell asleep......multiple times.

 

[Gally]

12. Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)

Unlike almost every other 70s sci fi movie, this one actually ages pretty well IMHO.

I am not sure about it aging well. I saw it for the first time probably 15 years ago. It was so boring. I had to force myself to stay awake and nodded off a few times. I thought it was a pretty terrible.

 

[Eephus]

12. Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)

Directed by: Steven Spielberg

Starring: Richard Dreyfus, Melinda Dillon, Teri Garr, Francois Truffaut

Truffaut makes a guest appearance in the countdown via the actors' entrance.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

Forgot Harrison Ford was in it.

for about 30 seconds

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

Spielberg himself doesn't really like Close Encounters. He's said he regretted having Roy get on the alien ship.

The movie is just his attempted catharsis for his own family/parents breakup.

I just find it pretty dull and actually pretty disjointed.

My problem with it is that it ends right at the start of the story. Same with Contact.

I would like to build a mashed potato Devil's Tower in my living room, though.

 

[Jayrod]

Spielberg himself doesn't really like Close Encounters. He's said he regretted having Roy get on the alien ship.

The movie is just his attempted catharsis for his own family/parents breakup.

I just find it pretty dull and actually pretty disjointed.

My problem with it is that it ends right at the start of the story. Same with Contact.

I would like to build a mashed potato Devil's Tower in my living room, though.

I do break out the "this means something" line from time to time when I encounter a big pile of something. So its got that going for it...which is nice.

 

[northern exposure]

12. Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)

Directed by: Steven Spielberg

Starring: Richard Dreyfus, Melinda Dillon, Teri Garr, Francois Truffaut

Synopsis: A couple of peoples’ lives are personally affected when aliens land on Earth.

I guess you’ve noticed something lately a little strange with Dad. It’s OK though, I’m still Dad. - Richard Dreyfus as Roy Neary

While this is not Steven Spielberg’s best movie (not even his best movie of the 70s, that’s coming up later) it is, IMO, his most quintessential movie, the one that, along with ET (which tackles a similar subject) expresses the wonder and joy that this filmmaker has always been about. Much like Star Wars, going to see this was an event. But I think that this is in many ways a better film than Star Wars and therefore it’s higher in my rankings.

Huh, I didn't know you were such a big fan of Speilberg's film 1941.

 

[Mr. Mojo]

12. Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)

Directed by: Steven Spielberg

Starring: Richard Dreyfus, Melinda Dillon, Teri Garr, Francois Truffaut

Synopsis: A couple of peoples’ lives are personally affected when aliens land on Earth.

I guess you’ve noticed something lately a little strange with Dad. It’s OK though, I’m still Dad. - Richard Dreyfus as Roy Neary

While this is not Steven Spielberg’s best movie (not even his best movie of the 70s, that’s coming up later) it is, IMO, his most quintessential movie, the one that, along with ET (which tackles a similar subject) expresses the wonder and joy that this filmmaker has always been about. Much like Star Wars, going to see this was an event. But I think that this is in many ways a better film than Star Wars and therefore it’s higher in my rankings.

Huh, I didn't know you were such a big fan of Speilberg's film 1941.

This thread.......swallow ya whole!
A little quoting, ...a little arguing,....down ya go.

 

[timschochet]

11. American Graffiti (1973)

Directed by: George Lucas

Starring: Richard Dreyfus, Ron Howard, Paul Le Mat, Charles Martin Smith, Candy Clark, MacKenzie Phillips

Synopsis: A group of teenagers experience their last night of summer vacation in the early 60s.

Where were you in ‘62? - movie tag line

Prior to Star Wars, Lucas was best known for this seminal classic of early 60s high school life. Similar in style to the later Dazed and Confused, all of the action takes place on a single night, and many future stars got early roles, including Harrison Ford and Suzanne Somers. It’s a terrific teen movie, and the ensemble cast offers tremendous acting.

 

[Psychopav]

12. Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)

Directed by: Steven Spielberg

Starring: Richard Dreyfus, Melinda Dillon, Teri Garr, Francois Truffaut

Synopsis: A couple of peoples’ lives are personally affected when aliens land on Earth.

I guess you’ve noticed something lately a little strange with Dad. It’s OK though, I’m still Dad. - Richard Dreyfus as Roy Neary

While this is not Steven Spielberg’s best movie (not even his best movie of the 70s, that’s coming up later) it is, IMO, his most quintessential movie, the one that, along with ET (which tackles a similar subject) expresses the wonder and joy that this filmmaker has always been about. Much like Star Wars, going to see this was an event. But I think that this is in many ways a better film than Star Wars and therefore it’s higher in my rankings.

C'mon Tim, don't leave us in....suspense.

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

12. Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)

Directed by: Steven Spielberg

Starring: Richard Dreyfus, Melinda Dillon, Teri Garr, Francois Truffaut

Synopsis: A couple of peoples’ lives are personally affected when aliens land on Earth.

I guess you’ve noticed something lately a little strange with Dad. It’s OK though, I’m still Dad. - Richard Dreyfus as Roy Neary

While this is not Steven Spielberg’s best movie (not even his best movie of the 70s, that’s coming up later) it is, IMO, his most quintessential movie, the one that, along with ET (which tackles a similar subject) expresses the wonder and joy that this filmmaker has always been about. Much like Star Wars, going to see this was an event. But I think that this is in many ways a better film than Star Wars and therefore it’s higher in my rankings.

C'mon Tim, don't leave us in....suspense.

Don't you mean "antici..."?

 

[TripItUp]

11. American Graffiti (1973)

This is one I just don't love as much as everybody else. It was kinda interesting once and zero desire to ever watch it again. It's not a generational thing either because I loved Dazed and Confused and others of this genre.

Incredibly overrated for me.

 

[Eephus]

11. American Graffiti (1973)

This is one I just don't love as everybody as much. It was kinda interesting once and zero desire to ever watch it again. It's not a generational thing either because I loved Dazed and Confused and others of this genre.

Incredibly overrated for me.

Where were you in '62?

 

[TripItUp]

Where were you in '62?

My mother was 9 years old.

 

[shuke]

Spielberg himself doesn't really like Close Encounters. He's said he regretted having Roy get on the alien ship.

The movie is just his attempted catharsis for his own family/parents breakup.

I just find it pretty dull and actually pretty disjointed.

It is a little dull and slow at times, but the payoff is well worth it.

 

[Mr. Mojo]

11. American Graffiti (1973)

This is one I just don't love as much as everybody else. It was kinda interesting once and zero desire to ever watch it again. It's not a generational thing either because I loved Dazed and Confused and others of this genre.

Incredibly overrated for me.

I'm the opposite. I thought that Dazed And Confused was mediocre despite the great cast and never get tired of AG.

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

11. American Graffiti (1973)

This is one I just don't love as much as everybody else. It was kinda interesting once and zero desire to ever watch it again. It's not a generational thing either because I loved Dazed and Confused and others of this genre.

Incredibly overrated for me.

Mr R and I agree with you. Just not that exciting.

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

11. American Graffiti (1973)

This is one I just don't love as everybody as much. It was kinda interesting once and zero desire to ever watch it again. It's not a generational thing either because I loved Dazed and Confused and others of this genre.

Incredibly overrated for me.

Where were you in '62?

Chicago.

 

[brun]

11. American Graffiti (1973)

This is one I just don't love as much as everybody else. It was kinda interesting once and zero desire to ever watch it again. It's not a generational thing either because I loved Dazed and Confused and others of this genre.

Incredibly overrated for me.

I'm the opposite. I thought that Dazed And Confused was mediocre despite the great cast and never get tired of AG.

Fan of both but enjoy Dazed & Confused more because I relate to it's characters better. Probably an age thing as I wasn't in high school in 62.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

American Graffiti is about the innocence lost that results having to make the adult decisions that come with graduating from high school. With a dash of the specter of Vietnam.

 

[El Floppo]

11. American Graffiti (1973)

This is one I just don't love as much as everybody else. It was kinda interesting once and zero desire to ever watch it again. It's not a generational thing either because I loved Dazed and Confused and others of this genre.

Incredibly overrated for me.

I'm the opposite. I thought that Dazed And Confused was mediocre despite the great cast and never get tired of AG.

Fan of both but enjoy Dazed & Confused more because I relate to it's characters better. Probably an age thing as I wasn't in high school in 62.

A lot of this for me too. I wouldn't call myself a fan of AG though, the way I am for D&C. AG just never spoke to me, other than being filmed around where I grew up.

 

[timschochet]

10. Rocky (1976)

Directed by: John G. Avildsen

Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burgess Meredith, Burt Young, Carl Weathers

Synopsis: A Philadelphia club boxer gets a chance to fight for the Heavyweight Championship.

You’re gonna eat lightning and you’re gonna crap thunder! - Burgess Meredith as Micky

I watched this again recently just after seeing On The Waterfront and it struck me that Stallone must have heavily influenced by that film. The dialogue is very similar and Rocky even looks like Terry Malloy.
Anyhow this is a great movie and it is made better by Rocky losing in the end, which gives the story depth and pathos. Every one of the characters is excellent- they’re still over the top but somehow they avoid the cartoonish nature of the sequels. The love story between Rocky and Adrian which dominates the first half of the movie is really sweet.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

Anyhow this is a great movie and it is made better by Rocky losing in the end, which gives the story depth and pathos

It was not the typical "Hollywood" ending to make him lose but agree it just adds to the movies realism and just the fact that he was able to compete really was a win anyway (the actual judge's scorecards were meaningless in the context of the film).

 

[DocHolliday]

Spielberg himself doesn't really like Close Encounters. He's said he regretted having Roy get on the alien ship.

The movie is just his attempted catharsis for his own family/parents breakup.

I just find it pretty dull and actually pretty disjointed.

It is a little dull and slow at times, but the payoff is well worth it.

I enjoy the beginning and the end of the movie a lot. The middle does get dull but it is a good movie though.

 

[DocHolliday]

11. American Graffiti (1973)

This is one I just don't love as much as everybody else. It was kinda interesting once and zero desire to ever watch it again. It's not a generational thing either because I loved Dazed and Confused and others of this genre.

Incredibly overrated for me.

I don’t love this movie as much as others too it seems. I like it more than you but definitely love David and Confused much more.

 

[Ilov80s]

American Graffiti is a fantastic movie but I do think you need an affinity for the era and especially the music for it to really pay off.

 

[Deepster]

10. Rocky (1976)

Directed by: John G. Avildsen

Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burgess Meredith, Burt Young, Carl Weathers

Synopsis: A Philadelphia club boxer gets a chance to fight for the Heavyweight Championship.

You’re gonna eat lightning and you’re gonna crap thunder! - Burgess Meredith as Micky

I watched this again recently just after seeing On The Waterfront and it struck me that Stallone must have heavily influenced by that film. The dialogue is very similar and Rocky even looks like Terry Malloy.
Anyhow this is a great movie and it is made better by Rocky losing in the end, which gives the story depth and pathos. Every one of the characters is excellent- they’re still over the top but somehow they avoid the cartoonish nature of the sequels. The love story between Rocky and Adrian which dominates the first half of the movie is really sweet.

My favorite movie of all time. I will always contend, this isn't a boxing or sports movie. It's a love story. It's about nobody seeing the potential in them, but they see it in themselves and in each other. He wants to show everyone he's not just some dumb palooka from the block and she shows everyone that she is leaving her horrible routine of a life to pursue it with him.

Fun facts:
1) Rocky's first name is Robert.
2) Paulie and Adrian's last name is Pennino.
3) Cuff and Link, his turtles, are still alive and he still owns them.
4) Stallone couldn't afford multiple shoots, so the first time he runs the steps and the last time he runs the steps were done an hour apart to change the lighting.

 

[Joe Schmo]

10. Rocky (1976)

Directed by: John G. Avildsen

Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burgess Meredith, Burt Young, Carl Weathers

Synopsis: A Philadelphia club boxer gets a chance to fight for the Heavyweight Championship.

You’re gonna eat lightning and you’re gonna crap thunder! - Burgess Meredith as Micky

I watched this again recently just after seeing On The Waterfront and it struck me that Stallone must have heavily influenced by that film. The dialogue is very similar and Rocky even looks like Terry Malloy.
Anyhow this is a great movie and it is made better by Rocky losing in the end, which gives the story depth and pathos. Every one of the characters is excellent- they’re still over the top but somehow they avoid the cartoonish nature of the sequels. The love story between Rocky and Adrian which dominates the first half of the movie is really sweet.

My favorite movie of all time. I will always contend, this isn't a boxing or sports movie. It's a love story. It's about nobody seeing the potential in them, but they see it in themselves and in each other. He wants to show everyone he's not just some dumb palooka from the block and she shows everyone that she is leaving her horrible routine of a life to pursue it with him.

Fun facts:
1) Rocky's first name is Robert.
2) Paulie and Adrian's last name is Pennino.
3) Cuff and Link, his turtles, are still alive and he still owns them.
4) Stallone couldn't afford multiple shoots, so the first time he runs the steps and the last time he runs the steps were done an hour apart to change the lighting.

I'll be damned, never gave that a thought.