OZARK'S TOP 250 MOVIES: #30-#21
#30 - Taxi Driver (1976)
De Niro in one of his greatest performances as the psycho Travis Bickle. A man on the edge waiting for a rain to come to purge the streets of New York of it's sins. A deeply twisted vigilante who is at one time on the verge of assasinating a politician. Scorsese shows his love of NY in the brilliant direction and the way he shows the taxi that Travis drives as a force unto itself, a giant yellow predator prowling the streets at night.
#29 - Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000)
Ang Lee's martial arts opus has some of the best and most beautifully handled martial arts choreography ever. Couple this with a great story and interesting characters this becomes more than just your average Hong Kong epic.
#28, #27 - The Godfather (1972), The Godfather, Part II (1974)
It is hard to tear these two apart as you can't really watch one without the other. The open two parts in the trilogy far surpass the belated final part. Part 1 has the rise of Michael Corleone and marvellous performance from Brando and Part 2 shows the rises of Don Corleone and how it compares to the life Michael is now living as head of the family.
#26 - Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (1977)
Quite possible THE genre defining sci-fi. Lucas' vision has been often recreated and copied but never matched this opening episode of the original trilogy. This epic space opera opens in grandiose style and never lets up as we journey with Luke, Leia and Han on all their adventures.
#25 - Leon [AKA: The Professional] (1994)
Luc Besson's masterpiece. Natalie Portman in her debut is excellent as the innocent yet wise beyond her years Matilda who is the perfect foil for the child-like hitman Leon (Jean Reno). A subtle hinted at relastionship between the two is almost disturbing but yet sweet. Whilst they have to hide out from the over the top bent cop Stansfield (Gary Oldman).
#24 - The Good, The Bad and The Ugly (1966)
A western epic of grand proportions. Eastwood returns for the third time a Sergio Leone's Man with no name, this time he is being chased by mercenary Lee Van Cleef with the hinderance of bumbling criminal Eli Wallach. Gunfights, double crosses and the back drop of the American Civil War make up this bench mark in spaghetti westerns.
#23 - Dog Day Afternoon (1975)
Al Pacino is at his best as the bank robber who is just stealing to get money for his lovers sex change operation. His Godfather co-star John Cazale is his jittery partner in crime. Based loosely on true events the story goes alot deeper into how media handles events like this, showing how even a criminal can become a hero.
#22 - For a Few Dollars More (1965)
For me the second of the Man with no name trilogy sneaks in as the best. Eastwood and Van Cleef square off again in an end stand off that is haunting.
#21 - The Big Lebowski (1998)
"Not on the rug, man."
Jeff Bridges is a modern day bowling hippy, he is The Dude. This Coen brothers comedy is another standout from them, with many instantly quotable lines and memorable characters. Co-starring Coen alumni John Goodman, Steve Buscemi and Peter Stormare.
De Niro in one of his greatest performances as the psycho Travis Bickle. A man on the edge waiting for a rain to come to purge the streets of New York of it's sins. A deeply twisted vigilante who is at one time on the verge of assasinating a politician. Scorsese shows his love of NY in the brilliant direction and the way he shows the taxi that Travis drives as a force unto itself, a giant yellow predator prowling the streets at night.
#29 - Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000)
Ang Lee's martial arts opus has some of the best and most beautifully handled martial arts choreography ever. Couple this with a great story and interesting characters this becomes more than just your average Hong Kong epic.
#28, #27 - The Godfather (1972), The Godfather, Part II (1974)
It is hard to tear these two apart as you can't really watch one without the other. The open two parts in the trilogy far surpass the belated final part. Part 1 has the rise of Michael Corleone and marvellous performance from Brando and Part 2 shows the rises of Don Corleone and how it compares to the life Michael is now living as head of the family.
#26 - Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (1977)
Quite possible THE genre defining sci-fi. Lucas' vision has been often recreated and copied but never matched this opening episode of the original trilogy. This epic space opera opens in grandiose style and never lets up as we journey with Luke, Leia and Han on all their adventures.
#25 - Leon [AKA: The Professional] (1994)
Luc Besson's masterpiece. Natalie Portman in her debut is excellent as the innocent yet wise beyond her years Matilda who is the perfect foil for the child-like hitman Leon (Jean Reno). A subtle hinted at relastionship between the two is almost disturbing but yet sweet. Whilst they have to hide out from the over the top bent cop Stansfield (Gary Oldman).
#24 - The Good, The Bad and The Ugly (1966)
A western epic of grand proportions. Eastwood returns for the third time a Sergio Leone's Man with no name, this time he is being chased by mercenary Lee Van Cleef with the hinderance of bumbling criminal Eli Wallach. Gunfights, double crosses and the back drop of the American Civil War make up this bench mark in spaghetti westerns.
#23 - Dog Day Afternoon (1975)
Al Pacino is at his best as the bank robber who is just stealing to get money for his lovers sex change operation. His Godfather co-star John Cazale is his jittery partner in crime. Based loosely on true events the story goes alot deeper into how media handles events like this, showing how even a criminal can become a hero.
#22 - For a Few Dollars More (1965)
For me the second of the Man with no name trilogy sneaks in as the best. Eastwood and Van Cleef square off again in an end stand off that is haunting.
#21 - The Big Lebowski (1998)
"Not on the rug, man."
Jeff Bridges is a modern day bowling hippy, he is The Dude. This Coen brothers comedy is another standout from them, with many instantly quotable lines and memorable characters. Co-starring Coen alumni John Goodman, Steve Buscemi and Peter Stormare.
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