The 100 Greatest movies of the 1990s #47. Jerry Maguire (46 Viewers)

[Hastur]

Another i never even heard of.

Same. Sounds interesting though.

 

[El Floppo]

Another i never even heard of.

Same. Sounds interesting though.

iirc, the miss for me was the wide range of acting- from Anjelica's having too much fun master-class (worth watching just for that) to supporting and kid actors who are far off it. I think the direction also didn't work for me... and I totally dig Roeg's earlier stuff- especially Performance... but I guess it helped set the tone.

 

[Todem]

The Witches higher than JP, Swingers and a host other 90's flicks already mentioned.

Yeah it's Tims personal list. LOL.

The Witches.....LOL. Crappola.

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

Can't stand Roald Dahl. There's just nothing charming or engaging in his material.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Can't stand Roald Dahl. There's just nothing charming or engaging in his material.

You're all right, kid.

 

[El Floppo]

Can't stand Roald Dahl. There's just nothing charming or engaging in his material.

this.




this is how I know you're morally, intellectually and spiritually corrupt. (**ALERT- that was tongue in cheek). he's the perfect children's author.

 

[BLOCKED_PUNT]

Can't stand Roald Dahl. There's just nothing charming or engaging in his material.

not even charlie and the choclate factory?

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

Can't stand Roald Dahl. There's just nothing charming or engaging in his material.

not even charlie and the choclate factory?

Not even. He's probably better than Hans Christian Anderson. Maybe.

 

[BLOCKED_PUNT]

Can't stand Roald Dahl. There's just nothing charming or engaging in his material.

not even charlie and the choclate factory?

Not even. He's probably better than Hans Christian Anderson. Maybe.

Do you like any childrens authors?

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

Can't stand Roald Dahl. There's just nothing charming or engaging in his material.

not even charlie and the choclate factory?

Not even. He's probably better than Hans Christian Anderson. Maybe.

Do you like any childrens authors?

Of course. Dr Suess. Diana Wynne Jones. Used to read Enid Blyton. I love fairy tales, so Andrew Lang. C S Lewis. Lewis Carroll.

 

[timschochet]

67. Scream (1996)

Directed by: Wes Craven

Starring: Drew Barrymore, David Arquette, Courtney Cox, Neve Campbell, Rose McGowan

Synopsis: A slasher in a mask similar to Edvard Munch’s scary painting kills young women.

What’s your favorite scary movie? - Ghostface

Intended as a tribute to horror/slasher films of the past, Scream turned out to be the most popular of all of them, becoming its own successful franchise, and reviving public interest in the genre. The opening scene with Barrymore rivals When A Stranger Calls as possibly the scariest first ten minutes in film history.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

I liked Scream - but I just can’t get over some of the heavy hitters behind it, including a far superior horror movie.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

The opening scene with Barrymore rivals When A Stranger Calls as possibly the scariest first ten minutes in film history.

It was also shocking that the biggest star in the movie is brutally murdered ten minutes into the film.

 

[John Maddens Lunchbox]

67. Scream (1996)

Directed by: Wes Craven

Starring: Drew Barrymore, David Arquette, Courtney Cox, Neve Campbell, Rose McGowan

Synopsis: A slasher in a mask similar to Edvard Munch’s scary painting kills young women.

What’s your favorite scary movie? - Ghostface

Intended as a tribute to horror/slasher films of the past, Scream turned out to be the most popular of all of them, becoming its own successful franchise, and reviving public interest in the genre. The opening scene with Barrymore rivals When A Stranger Calls as possibly the scariest first ten minutes in film history.

Yeah this is a great movie. Reverent and irreverential.
Highly entertaining and great plot twists.
Hard to rank though. Could make a case for top 20 or not on the list at all.

 

[BLOCKED_PUNT]

What’s your favorite scary movie? - Ghostface

not a big horror fan but part of me wants to say Tucker and Dale vs. Evil since I like lighthearted fare a lot but for more horror HORROR it would be like The Ring or The Babadook, Really enjoyed Train to Busan as well. I thought A Quiet Place was really good but it was a little tense which I suppose might be the point.

Jaws
The Mist
Cloverfield
Shaun of the Dead
Army of Darkness
Zombieland
Berberian Sound Studio are my other faves

 

[BLOCKED_PUNT]

Could make a case for top 20

depends on what is in that lunchbox

 

[John Maddens Lunchbox]

Could make a case for top 20

depends on what is in that lunchbox

Gwyneth Paltrows head

 

[timschochet]

The opening scene with Barrymore rivals When A Stranger Calls as possibly the scariest first ten minutes in film history.

It was also shocking that the biggest star in the movie is brutally murdered ten minutes into the film.

That was itself a tribute to Psycho.

 

[General Malaise]

Can't stand Roald Dahl. There's just nothing charming or engaging in his material.

Really? James and the Giant Peach? Danny the Champion of the World? Dang, girl, those are wonderful books full of incredible imagery.

 

[El Floppo]

Can't stand Roald Dahl. There's just nothing charming or engaging in his material.

Really? James and the Giant Peach? Danny the Champion of the World? Dang, girl, those are wonderful books full of incredible imagery.

I think I figured out at some point in my adult life that James and the Giant Peach was the catalyst for me becoming an architect.

not saying that's a good thing, mind you- but the book definitely filled my head with ideas and yeah, the imagery... more than any of those other early childhood books. my English teacher mom loved those books for my brother and me, plus for all of her younger students.

one not discussed so far is The Hobbit, which is just about perfection for younger kids.

 

[timschochet]

66. Aladdin (1992)

Directed by: Ron Clements

Starring the voices of: Robin Williams, Scott Weinger, Linda Larkin

Synopsis: In legendary Agrabah, a street rat discovers a magic lamp.

Wake up and smell the hummus! - Robin Williams as The Genie

An important part of the Disney Renaissance. I saw it on opening night at the famous El Capitan theatre in Hollywood with a raucous crowd who loved every minute. Great songs, great story, and of course it’s Robin Williams manic humor which makes the film.

Years later I got sick of it; here’s why: Both of my daughters were, at a young age, involved in musical theatre. I learned that Aladdin has become almost as ubiquitous a children’s musical theatre play as Annie; they were in two productions of it and we saw a third. If I never have to hear about Agrabah again I will be pleased.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

oh boy

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Aladdin is great if you don't think too much about it's more...problematic...plot elements.

"YOU'RE A LIAR!"
"Yeah, but I've got a cool carpet. Sweet ride, right?"
"I guess you're right. Let's go fall in love."

 

[Gally]

I think I figured out at some point in my adult life that James and the Giant Peach was the catalyst for me becoming an architect.

I thought all architects became architects because of Mike Brady

 

[General Malaise]

Were you guys watching Alaaddin voluntarily before you had children of your own? Because in 1992 I was in college and I wasn't spending money on kids' movies. That's weird.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Were you guys watching Alaaddin voluntarily before you had children of your own? Because in 1992 I was in college and I wasn't spending money on kids' movies. That's weird.

Yes. Unabashedly.

 

[General Malaise]

Were you guys watching Alaaddin voluntarily before you had children of your own? Because in 1992 I was in college and I wasn't spending money on kids' movies. That's weird.

Yes. Unabashedly.

Did you go to a theater to see this? Without children? Dude......that's something Uncle Touchy would do.

 

[BLOCKED_PUNT]

I think Aladdin is great and better than the other movie it's based on.

 

[Gally]

Were you guys watching Alaaddin voluntarily before you had children of your own? Because in 1992 I was in college and I wasn't spending money on kids' movies. That's weird.

It was a vehicle for Robin Williams to do Robin Williams things as much as it was a kids cartoon. If I remember correctly it was marketed to adults just as much as kids but that was a long time ago so I might be mis-remembering.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Were you guys watching Alaaddin voluntarily before you had children of your own? Because in 1992 I was in college and I wasn't spending money on kids' movies. That's weird.

Yes. Unabashedly.

Did you go to a theater to see this? Without children? Dude......that's something Uncle Touchy would do.

Of course not. It played out like this.

 

[timschochet]

Were you guys watching Alaaddin voluntarily before you had children of your own? Because in 1992 I was in college and I wasn't spending money on kids' movies. That's weird.

Yes. Unabashedly.

Did you go to a theater to see this? Without children? Dude......that's something Uncle Touchy would do.

I certainly did. With my wife and a bunch of friends. It was a big deal.

Also the premier as I recall was a late night showing in Hollywood, maybe midnight? I don’t think there were many kids there, or any.

You have to remember too this was the year AFTER Beauty and the Beast came out, which a lot of people called at the time the greatest animated picture ever and was nominated by the Oscars for Best Picture. So Aladdin, the follow up, garnered a LOT of attention.

 

[General Malaise]

Were you guys watching Alaaddin voluntarily before you had children of your own? Because in 1992 I was in college and I wasn't spending money on kids' movies. That's weird.

Yes. Unabashedly.

Did you go to a theater to see this? Without children? Dude......that's something Uncle Touchy would do.

Of course not. It played out like this.

 

[General Malaise]

Were you guys watching Alaaddin voluntarily before you had children of your own? Because in 1992 I was in college and I wasn't spending money on kids' movies. That's weird.

Yes. Unabashedly.

Did you go to a theater to see this? Without children? Dude......that's something Uncle Touchy would do.

I certainly did. With my wife and a bunch of friends. It was a big deal.

Also the premier as I recall was a late night showing in Hollywood, maybe midnight? I don’t think there were many kids there, or any.

You have to remember too this was the year AFTER Beauty and the Beast came out, which a lot of people called at the time the greatest animated picture ever and was nominated by the Oscars for Best Picture. So Aladdin, the follow up, garnered a LOT of attention.

You and I ran in WAY different circles, mate.

 

[General Malaise]

But now I'm starting to understand better the grown-ups who LOVE Disney. They remain one of the strangest groups of humanity to me.

 

[timschochet]

65. The Hurricane (1999)

Directed by: Norman Jewison

Starring: Denzel Washington, John Hannah, Liev Schrieber

Synopsis: Boxer Rubin “The Hurricane” Carter appeals his murder conviction.

Hate put me in prison. Love’s gonna bust me out. - Denzel Washington as Rubin Carter


This is a very absorbing crime and legal drama. According to what I have read the writers took some liberties with the actual truth (and the family of the murder victim, who believe to this day that Carter was in fact guilty, was extremely angry at this film and complained bitterly) but that has no effect on its entertainment value. It’s well acted, especially, as always, by Washington. As the song says, he could have been champion of the world…

 

[Todem]

65. The Hurricane (1999)

Directed by: Norman Jewison

Starring: Denzel Washington, John Hannah, Liev Schrieber

Synopsis: Boxer Rubin “The Hurricane” Carter appeals his murder conviction.

Hate put me in prison. Love’s gonna bust me out. - Denzel Washington as Rubin Carter


This is a very absorbing crime and legal drama. According to what I have read the writers took some liberties with the actual truth (and the family of the murder victim, who believe to this day that Carter was in fact guilty, was extremely angry at this film and complained bitterly) but that has no effect on its entertainment value. It’s well acted, especially, as always, by Washington. As the song says, he could have been champion of the world…

IMO Denzel Washington should have won Best Actor for his portrayal of Hurricane Rubin Carter…..instead Kevin Spacey got it for American Beauty and to me Denzel was absolutely robbed.

They did a make up call giving it to him for the less than stellar role in Training Day…..meh.

This role for me defined how great Denzel really is. I loved this movie. So powerful. It stuck with me for years.

 

[General Malaise]

I've never seen Hurricane. Been meaning to, just never got around to it. Wonder how I could find this one. Red Box? Library?

 

[Todem]

66. Aladdin (1992)

Directed by: Ron Clements

Starring the voices of: Robin Williams, Scott Weinger, Linda Larkin

Synopsis: In legendary Agrabah, a street rat discovers a magic lamp.

Wake up and smell the hummus! - Robin Williams as The Genie

An important part of the Disney Renaissance. I saw it on opening night at the famous El Capitan theatre in Hollywood with a raucous crowd who loved every minute. Great songs, great story, and of course it’s Robin Williams manic humor which makes the film.

Years later I got sick of it; here’s why: Both of my daughters were, at a young age, involved in musical theatre. I learned that Aladdin has become almost as ubiquitous a children’s musical theatre play as Annie; they were in two productions of it and we saw a third. If I never have to hear about Agrabah again I will be pleased.

A girl I was dating in 1992 wanted to see this (I was 22) and since it had Robin Williams voicing the Genie I said sure.

It’s a classic Disney flick. I watched it multiple times with my then young young son lol along with all the other animated Disney classics. They had a heck of run with:

Little Mermaid
Beauty and the Beast
Aladdin
The Lion King

Those to me revived Disney’s animation studios and hooked an entire generation of Disney cultists. Without those 4 films….who knows where Disney goes as they were flailing as a brand in the mid to late 80’s and early 90’s until those 4 films blew up the Disney brand and experience.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

I've never seen Hurricane

The story is compelling but the movie dragged in parts - way longer than it should have been.

 

[Uruk-Hai]

IMO Denzel Washington should have won Best Actor for his portrayal of Hurricane Rubin Carter…..instead Kevin Spacey got it for American Beauty and to me Denzel was absolutely robbed.

They did a make up call giving it to him for the less than stellar role in Training Day…..meh.

Washington was great in Hurricane, but he deserved that Oscar for Training Day.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

65. The Hurricane (1999)

Directed by: Norman Jewison

Starring: Denzel Washington, John Hannah, Liev Schrieber

Synopsis: Boxer Rubin “The Hurricane” Carter appeals his murder conviction.

Hate put me in prison. Love’s gonna bust me out. - Denzel Washington as Rubin Carter


This is a very absorbing crime and legal drama. According to what I have read the writers took some liberties with the actual truth (and the family of the murder victim, who believe to this day that Carter was in fact guilty, was extremely angry at this film and complained bitterly) but that has no effect on its entertainment value. It’s well acted, especially, as always, by Washington. As the song says, he could have been champion of the world…

You can save a lot of time and just get the story from the Dylan song:

Hurricane

Bob Dylan · Desire · Song · 1976

open.spotify.com

- YouTube

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

youtu.be

Dylan singing the song was briefly in the movie.

 

[Gally]

I've never seen Hurricane. Been meaning to, just never got around to it. Wonder how I could find this one. Red Box? Library?

Its a kids movie so it isn't for you. Just skip it.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

I've never seen Hurricane. Been meaning to, just never got around to it. Wonder how I could find this one. Red Box? Library?

You should definitely look for a Red Box. Report back when you've found one.

 

[General Malaise]

I've never seen Hurricane. Been meaning to, just never got around to it. Wonder how I could find this one. Red Box? Library?

Its a kids movie so it isn't for you. Just skip it.

You grownup Disney freaks are weird, man. I'll die on this animated hill.

 

[General Malaise]

I've never seen Hurricane. Been meaning to, just never got around to it. Wonder how I could find this one. Red Box? Library?

You should definitely look for a Red Box. Report back when you've found one.

There's one by Rite Aid on Walker and Cedar Hills. About the only thing left at Rite Aid.

 

[Gally]

You grownup Disney freaks are weird, man. I'll die on this animated hill.

I am with you for the most part. I pretty much stay away from most but things like Shrek and Aladdin where it had a known comedian running the show. Those usually have enough adult humor to make it worth while.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

I've never seen Hurricane. Been meaning to, just never got around to it. Wonder how I could find this one. Red Box? Library?

You should definitely look for a Red Box. Report back when you've found one.

There's one by Rite Aid on Walker and Cedar Hills. About the only thing left at Rite Aid.

It's an artifact. They're not in business anymore.

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

I've never seen Hurricane. Been meaning to, just never got around to it. Wonder how I could find this one. Red Box? Library?

You should definitely look for a Red Box. Report back when you've found one.

Maybe a Blockbuster.

 

[FarFromHome]

The Hurricane wasn't anything special. Just a solid one time watch movie

 

[BLOCKED_PUNT]

Maybe a Blockbuster.

I still have my Blockbuster card so when they come back.