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macgeek2005 · Nov 13, 2006, 03:16 AM

I'm gonna be alone with my dad for this next week, and we're gonna rent a movie each evening, and i'm trying to cover all those great movies that I never saw because I grew up without TV.

We've got 4 days, and so far i've got Schindlers list, Saving Private Ryan, and Sin City.

If 300 or Apocalypto were out yet, one of those would for sure be the 4th movie, so that should give you an idea of what i'm looking for.

I want something on an epic scale. Something like Gladiator or Lord of the Rings, full of Battle's and war, and preferebly set in a medieval type era. I don't know many movies, so help me out here.

Chances are I haven't seen it yet. What are your suggestions?

Thanks.

Rumor · Nov 13, 2006, 03:23 AM

Glory, Braveheart, Apocalypse Now or the Deer Hunter.

macgeek2005 · Nov 13, 2006, 03:36 AM

Originally Posted by Rumor

Glory, Braveheart, Apocalypse Now or the Deer Hunter.

Wow thanks. Four movies that are all rated over 8.0 on imdb.

I think Apocalypse Now is it!

Thanks!

Buckaroo · Nov 13, 2006, 03:48 AM

Hmmm, I don't know if this fits, but if he likes Sci-fi, Try the Star Wars 6 movies. That will tie up a day in itself.

Oops, I notice you only need one night.

Try just one of the Star War movies, or better yet, Alien. Alien is a great movie.

macgeek2005 · Nov 13, 2006, 03:57 AM

Originally Posted by Buckaroo

Hmmm, I don't know if this fits, but if he likes Sci-fi, Try the Star Wars 6 movies. That will tie up a day in itself.

Oops, I notice you only need one night.

Try just one of the Star War movies, or better yet, Alien. Alien is a great movie.

Now, Star Wars I have seen.. haha. Alien i've seen parts of, and It's a little to creepy for me.

I think after watching the Braveheart trailer, i'm set on that.

Feel free to offer more suggestions however, I might change my mind.

turtle777 · Nov 13, 2006, 04:05 AM

Friends, all seasons in a row

-t

Doofy · Nov 13, 2006, 04:08 AM

Last Of The Mohicans, Daniel Day Lewis version.

exca1ibur · Nov 13, 2006, 04:16 AM

Full Metal Jacket

analogika · Nov 13, 2006, 04:18 AM

Originally Posted by exca1ibur

Full Metal Jacket

Apocalypse Now, hands down. Or both.

rasmusnet · Nov 13, 2006, 04:23 AM

OMG, you grew up without TV?!!! Forrest Gump.

macgeek2005 · Nov 13, 2006, 04:47 AM

Originally Posted by what_the_heck

Friends, all seasons in a row

-t

Well, we're already in the middle of those. We're halfway through season 5. No way can that be done in one day, let alone a week.

And I think i've settled on Braveheart. It looks GREAT! Rated R for medival violence! Exactly what I wanted. AND it got 5 oscars.

I'll come back to this thread the next time I need advice. My work will already be cut out for me! Thanks!

Rumor · Nov 13, 2006, 05:13 AM

The Patriot (Mel Gipson version) is another great war movie. Full Metal Jacket is highly recommened in my book also. I can't believe I left that out.

Army of Darkness, Kingdom of Heaven, The Last Samurai. I'll think of more later.

Tuoder · Nov 13, 2006, 05:43 AM

Full Metal Jacket and Saving Private Ryan both have my vote. Sin City is also sweet. I saw Thank You for Smoking recently. It was very good.

Rumor · Nov 13, 2006, 05:49 AM

Ravenous is another good one.

Nivag · Nov 13, 2006, 07:35 AM

Ichi the Killer

Goldfinger · Nov 13, 2006, 07:38 AM

Casablanca
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Once upon a time in the west
Basic Instinct
21 grams
Mulholland Drive
Sunset Blvd
The Graduate
Der Untergang
Lost In Translation

etc etc

marden · Nov 13, 2006, 08:05 AM

Originally Posted by Doofy

Last Of The Mohicans, Daniel Day Lewis version.

You just reminded me of how completely blown away I felt after watching that film the first time! It's been a good long while since I watched it but the characters and the action and the plot, oh my! That has to be seen! It is a GREAT film!

And the fact that the story was written by James Fenimore Cooper in 1826 is a testament to it's greatness.

James Fenimore Cooper - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Photograph by
Matthew Brady c.1850

You can download the ebook for free, here:

The Last of the Mohicans; A narrative of 1757 by James Fenimore Cooper - Project Gutenberg

red rocket · Nov 13, 2006, 08:09 AM

Plug for Izo (2004) by Takashi Miike.

residentEvil · Nov 13, 2006, 10:01 AM

Unforgiven
Deliverance

Dark Helmet · Nov 13, 2006, 10:19 AM

Originally Posted by Goldfinger

Basic Instinct

How in the world does that fall under the requirements of "epic, full of Battle's and war, and preferebly set in a medieval type era."

Unless you consider conquering Sharon Stones vagina in her sexual dungeon a battle of epic proportions.

Not to mention he is watching it alone with his dad.

jokell82 · Nov 13, 2006, 10:35 AM

Braveheart was a good choice. However, skip Sin City and get Apocalypse Now. Sin City is good, but it isn't THAT good. Apocalypse Now is a classic.

red rocket · Nov 13, 2006, 11:21 AM

I'd also skip Saving Private Ryan, complete waste of celluloid.

Goldfinger · Nov 13, 2006, 11:36 AM

Originally Posted by Dark Helmet

How in the world does that fall under the requirements of "epic, full of Battle's and war, and preferebly set in a medieval type era."

Unless you consider conquering Sharon Stones vagina in her sexual dungeon a battle of epic proportions.

Not to mention he is watching it alone with his dad.

oops, didn't read the OP too well

Anyway, let me add: Das Boot

macgeek2005 · Nov 13, 2006, 12:42 PM

Alright, i'm pretty sure i'm dumping Saving Private Ryan and Sin City. I kinda wanted to see Sin City though, cause i'm gonna see 300 when it comes out, and they're both based on graphic novels by the same guy.

That opens up 2 spots. So that'll make it Schindlers List, Braveheart, and Apocalypse Now I guess. Now I've got one spot open again!

What do you guys think of Passion of the Christ?

Rumor · Nov 13, 2006, 12:49 PM

Don't drop either of those movies. They're both excellent and if you like war movies, Saving Ryan's Privates is a really good one.

Dark Helmet · Nov 13, 2006, 12:56 PM

Originally Posted by Rumor

Don't drop either of those movies. They're both excellent and if you like war movies, Saving Ryan's Privates is a really good one.

It was ok but Matt's gleaming white teeth kinda took my out of the reality of it all.

BRussell · Nov 13, 2006, 01:02 PM

Braveheart is a good choice given your parameters. If you're into a somewhat older movie, I'd recommend Lawrence of Arabia.

SSharon · Nov 13, 2006, 01:24 PM

Originally Posted by Rumor

Glory, Braveheart, Apocalypse Now or the Deer Hunter.

Before I even read your post I was thinking Apocalypse Now too.

kmkkid · Nov 13, 2006, 01:24 PM

If I were in your situation I'd set up a REALLY long firewire cable attached to an iSight so I could watch naked girls shower. That'd make the time fly by!

But that's just me.

turtle777 · Nov 13, 2006, 01:25 PM

Originally Posted by Dark Helmet

How in the world does that fall under the requirements of "epic, full of Battle's and war, and preferebly set in a medieval type era."

Unless you consider conquering Sharon Stones vagina in her sexual dungeon a battle of epic proportions.

-t

badidea · Nov 13, 2006, 01:25 PM

Originally Posted by Goldfinger

Anyway, let me add: Das Boot

Yeah and if you want it epic then get the 5 hours uncut version!

turtle777 · Nov 13, 2006, 01:27 PM

Originally Posted by Goldfinger

Anyway, let me add: Das Boot

Totally seconded. A must see.

I still remember when they were showing the original series on German TV in the 80s. Best submarine movie / series evar.

-t

red rocket · Nov 14, 2006, 06:46 AM

Originally Posted by macgeek2005

What do you guys think of Passion of the Christ?

Crap.

Try The Last Temptation of Christ (1988) instead. Similar subject, much better film.

As for war films, I think Apocalypse Now is pretty much the only one that's worthwhile watching. Or, if you want something lighter, try Kelly's Heroes (1970), great flick as well.

Tuoder · Nov 14, 2006, 06:53 AM

I just saw High Tension today. I hate horror, and I loved that scary movie.

Chuckit · Nov 14, 2006, 07:07 AM

Originally Posted by Nivag

Ichi the Killer

Bah. If you're going to recommend a Japanese splatterfest, it damn well better be Battle Royale. (OK, yeah, I haven't seen Ichi. I'll probably check it out soon. But still, BR is a classic!)

Charles Bouldin · Nov 14, 2006, 10:17 AM

Das Boot (as has been said already)
The English Patient
Band of Brothers (just AWESOME and multiple episodes, all good)
Rob Roy (better than Braveheart IMHO)
Shogun (the original version without the horrible voiceovers)

MacMan4000 · 12:13 PM

.................

wallinbl · Nov 14, 2006, 11:19 AM

Full Metal Jacket - it's two movies in one!

Also, I'm surprised Band of Brothers has only been mentioned once. It's truly fantastic, although it's long enough that you wouldn't need the other movies.

Dark Helmet · Nov 14, 2006, 11:24 AM

Originally Posted by MacMan4000

The best choice is obviously Happy Gilmore

I can't stand watching Adam Sandler for more than 8 seconds in anything.

Dakar² · Nov 14, 2006, 11:28 AM

Originally Posted by Dark Helmet

I can't stand watching Adam Sandler for more than 8 seconds in anything.

Don't 'want to touch the hineeeeeey'?

monkeybrain · Nov 14, 2006, 12:00 PM

If you or your father have any respect for history, don't watch Braveheart. It's complete bollocks. It represents the Hollywoodisation (is that a word?) of history at its worst.

Saving Private Ryan is a technically good war film, in that is shows that war is hell (but really, we all know that by now). Much, much better, and released the same year, is The Thin Red Line - a far more reflective and deep film (but is quite slow). I would recommend Band of Brothers over Private Ryan; same technical skill but with more characters and less star-focused.

A classic WW2 war film would be A Bridge too Far. That is epic, fairly accurate and provides a well-rounded view of the events. Also, there is The Longest Day about DDay.

Apocalypse Now is certainly an excellent film, but really about war. It's more like an analogy for life's struggles.

For a new suggestion, how about some of the classic Japanese war epics? Kurosawa films.

Dark Helmet · Nov 14, 2006, 12:03 PM

Originally Posted by Dakar²

Don't 'want to touch the hineeeeeey'?

Since I haven't seen that movie I can't answer that but I can still picture his annoying voice saying it

Doofy · Nov 14, 2006, 12:24 PM

Originally Posted by wallinbl

Also, I'm surprised Band of Brothers has only been mentioned once.

Perhaps some folks were adhering to the OP's request?

I want something on an epic scale. Something like Gladiator or Lord of the Rings, full of Battle's and war, and preferebly set in a medieval type era

Shaddim · Nov 14, 2006, 12:28 PM

The Last Samurai
Rob Roy
Blade Runner (just because)

Dakar² · Nov 14, 2006, 12:30 PM

Originally Posted by MacNStein

The Last Samurai

I have no idea why, but I find Ken Watanabe's accent enthralling. I could listen to him talk all day.

Edit: Good actor, too, IMO.

Shaddim · Nov 14, 2006, 12:38 PM

Originally Posted by Dakar²

I have no idea why, but I find Ken Watanabe's accent enthralling. I could listen to him talk all day.

Edit: Good actor, too, IMO.

Can't wait to see him in Wolverine.

Jawbone54 · Nov 14, 2006, 12:46 PM

Originally Posted by MacNStein

The Last Samurai

I thought this film was underrated.

Dakar² · Nov 14, 2006, 12:47 PM

Originally Posted by MacNStein

Can't wait to see him in Wolverine.

Yeah I was just imdbing him and I noticed.

pooka · Nov 14, 2006, 12:54 PM

Apocalypse Now and The Thin Red Line are ****... in my opinion. If you and your pop wanna have good ole' fashion head smashing fun, lean towards some of the dumber suggestions in this thread. If you're looking for a true classic, get the newly restored version of The Seven Samurai. Have no fear of the b&w or subtitles. Before you know it you will be so engrossed in the tale that the hours will fly by. Doesn't get any better.

Rumor · Nov 14, 2006, 01:04 PM

Hero, Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, House of Flying Daggers

For fun, try Kung Fu Hustle