The most wonderful movie I have ever seen... is

[Stuart G]

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Star Wars 1977


"most wonderful" defined as a great feeling coming out of the theater. (yes, saw it in the theater) Like I enjoyed it so much, that knew I would see it again and again, and again....(combination of fun, good feeling, and true entertainment, just wonderful..you define)

[Adsos Letter]

1. The Blues Brothers. 1980. n/t

[CurtEastPoint]

2. Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore, 1974

[ghostsinthemachine]

3. Cheech and Chong Up In Smoke

I saw it with a local celebrity sitting in front of me. The squarest guy you ever saw. He hated it, never laughed, and left early while the rest of us were rolling in the aisles.

I was happy about that.

[Phentex]

4. The Muppet Movie...

still watch it sometimes.

[progressoid]

5. In the theater? BRAZIL

Visually, I also loved seeing Lawrence of Arabia on the big screen. Those shots deserve more than a just a little TV to view.

[kairos12]

6. Robert De Niro as an AC repairman erased by paperwork. Hard to forget.

[Rhiannon12866]

7. I can get on board with that

Back when Star Wars first came out, I saw it 6 times - in the theater! I saw it with different people each time and the last time, was with my mother, aunt and cousin, only two others in the theater, the film broke. But because I'd already seen it several times, I could tell them exact what they'd missed. I had never done that before - or since - agree that it's one terrific movie...

[Stuart G]

8. I am with you...I saw Star Wars 7 times total..in the theaters...in the first few years....

If I remember, I saw it before it became a tremendous hit..sometime in the first 7-10 days after it opened. I took a girlfriend and her two children. One of the kids was a teenager when I met him again. If I recall, he remembered that Star Wars experience. (hadn't seen him in about 10 years...) That young lad is now 46 years old, that is also something ...

............... ..........................Let the force be with you!!!!!!!!

[Rhiannon12866]

10. I saw it in the theater 6 times during the first run

They don't do that anymore since they want to fill the theaters, probably not too excited showing it for 6 people the last time I went. When the film broke, I uncharacteristically got up and found the manager, but he said he couldn't do anything. I wanted my family to have the whole experience, LOL. And I agree that this is a film that stays with you. Can't remember who all I saw it with, but I certainly remember what I saw on the screen...

[rurallib]

9. Doctor Zhivago sometime back in the stone age

[Manifestor_of_Light]

57. SPOILER: But he plotzed from a heart attack and never caught up with her!!

[Kaleva]

67. Doctor Zhivago for me too.

[Mendocino]

11. Local Hero 1983

My favorite, what I consider the best, the greatest...whatever!

[uriel1972]

12. Star Wars here as well...

I can't watch it anymore I know it too well.

[So Far From Heaven]

13. Shawshank Redemption or Love Actually (nt)

[TexasBushwhacker]

22. I love both of those too!

But I was a filmaholic in the past. I really can't choose just one.

[So Far From Heaven]

23. I agree, it's really tough

to name just one. How about The Red Violin or Blazing Saddles?

[TexasBushwhacker]

25. That's quite a pair

Loved those too!

[So Far From Heaven]

26. Never forget 'Reefer Madness'. (nt)

[clarice]

14. Independence Day.... I kinda strutted out of the theater, feelin all American.

[Liberal_in_LA]

36. Sequel coming out soon. Some of the Original actors except for will smith

► 2:22

[clarice]

38. I wonder why Will isn't in it...that kinda sucks. nt

[discntnt_irny_srcsm]

62. I think Will has joined the...

..."I'll only that roles in dud movies like Nick Cage" club.

[jmowreader]

15. Animal House...in German

It added so many useful expressions to my vocabulary, like "null punkt null" and "Scheisse durch ein Ganz."

[Samantha]

16. Doctor Zhivago

Nothing compares.

Sam

[OriginalGeek]

17. Another vote for Star Wars in 77

I remember that feeling you describe of joy and true entertainment. It changed what movies meant to me. What they could be. I remember my dad making a point of telling me that it happened a long time ago in galaxy far, far away. Somehow, that made it different from regular old future type sci-fi pictures.

[mia]

18. "Knew I would see it again and again, and again...." That would have to be

The Rocky Horror Picture Show in the late 70s

[So Far From Heaven]

27. Crap! I forgot that one. Played every night for over three years here. (nt)

[kentauros]

33. The first 'Dawn of the Dead' for my friends and I.

I have no idea how many times I've seen it

[DawgHouse]

19. Using the criteria you mentioned, I'd say Rocky.

[Skittles]

20. I fell asleep in the first half hour

hated it

[kentauros]

21. The Iron Giant

I only saw it once in the theater, but pull the DVD out to watch at least once every couple of years (sometimes once a year.) I never get tired of it.

And I consider it Vin Diesel's best role ever

[NNadir]

30. A great film for anyone born in the early cold war era. Interestingly my sons...

...born during what I hope will be known as the "First Clinton" adminstration, love the movie as well.

They saw it as kids, but came to understand, as amateur historians, what it was about.

[kentauros]

31. Even without the Red Scare background,

it's still a great story, that's beautifully animated. Brad Bird outdid himself on that one

[Stuart G]

65. I saw it 6 or 7 times in the theater..clearly my favorite animated film.

Animation is a hobby ..I've collected hundreds of short cartoons, and a many full length films. This is my fav of all time.

I must add, the end is something very special (no..I will not give it away) but it took me four times to "get it".. First three times, I didn't have a "clue". Totally wonderful..

[kentauros]

70. Even the part that you -think- is the end is special.

I choke up just remembering it The movie delivers and then some!

Had also considered listing a Miyazaki film, and then couldn't choose one I really loved. Recently, I rented and watched "My Neighbor Totoro" again. Brilliant film! Not to mention: cat-bus!

[closeupready]

24. "Where is my friend's home?" - an art house film

directed by Abbas Kiarostami - very sweet, touching little film that was his first film. I think that it was intended to be propaganda in service of imparting Ayatollah's revolutionary values to children in Iran, but instead of being anything of the sort, it just comes off (to ME) as being a universally appealing message of the value of friendship, loyalty, and sacrifice.

I've watched this film many times over the years, and each time I'm left blubbering.

[WinkyDink]

28. TIE: Zeffirelli's "Romeo and Juliet," 1968. Leonard Whiting! And "The Full Monty," 1997. I left the

theatre laughing, and laughed all the way to my car! The soundtrack is always near at hand in my car!

[redwitch]

41. I was SO in love with Leonard Whiting!

Loved that film, would love to see it again. I was 13 or 14 I think when it came out.

[LiberalElite]

54. Oh yeah! Romeo & Juliet 1968 -

except it made me cry.

[Stuart G]

66. Me too...But, that was the first time I ever cried coming out of a movie..

and, I never thought I could cry from a movie..but that one did it.

[LiberalElite]

68. It sure did - despite the fact that I

(and you?) knew how it ended already.

[IrishEyes]

29. The Princess Bride

It made me almost believe in true love.

[kentauros]

32. "Twue wove."

Your post rather requires the marriage ceremony clip

[First Speaker]

34. Who Framed Roger Rabbit?

...every time I see that Jessica loved Roger for himself, the tears just well up in my eyes...

[liberalfromaustin21]

35. It's a wonderful life

Frank Capra's films are so moving.

[Upthevibe]

37. It's a Wonderfully Life is mine too. N/T

[Gidney N Cloyd]

39. Mary Poppins when I was a kid. I remember everyone walking out singing "Let's Go Fly a Kite"

[redwitch]

42. I just watched "Saving Mr. Banks" last night.

Sad but sweet story of how Walt Disney wooed PL Travers for the film rights to Mary Poppins. Which I haven't seen in years but really want to see again.

[Tommy_Carcetti]

40. Based on your definition....Cloud Atlas.

I remember coming out feeling like I had been on a long but satisfying journey. It was a 3 hour movie but I didn't look at my watch once.

I'd also could describe the same for The Right Stuff, although I saw that on video and not in the theater.

[pink-o]

43. Harold and Maude, most probably

Ruth Gordon should've won her Oscar for that one! And the Cat Stevens soundtrack over such a mordant comedy!!! Just golden.

[TexasBushwhacker]

59. The uncle with the mechanical arm!

The Jaguar hearse! The priest! So many funny moments. "Harold, eat your beets!"

[Myrina]

44. Amelie

Or, a few years later ... A Very Long Engagement

Just lovely, both of them.

[Arugula Latte]

49. Me too! Amelie!

Love that film.

[frogmarch]

51. I love Amelie too! nt

[frogmarch]

45. Shirley Valentine!

I love this movie.

[Ron Obvious]

46. Using your definition...

... I'd say probably Back to the Future. Everyone in the theatre cheered when McFly Sr. decked Biff.

[Cheviteau]

47. My Three

A Man For All Seasons

Doctor Zhivago

Shane

[Gomez163]

48. Joe vs. the Volcano

[justhanginon]

50. Much Ado About nothing 1993 w/ Emma Thompson and Kenneth Branagh.

The story, acting, setting and soundtrack make it my all time favorite.
Dr. Zhivago an epic film and great story.
Henry V w/ Branagh again. Again, an epic rather bloody film which I saw as an anti-war statement. The soundtrack is awesome.

[Laffy Kat]

71. I liked that one, too. It was kind of a sleeper.

It's just sweet.

[Laffy Kat]

72. "Cabaret" left a huge impression on me.

I must have been thirteen or so. It was visually interesting and the music was unforgettable.

[mainstreetonce]

52. Moulin Rouge

Beautiful

[Shrek]

53. Shrek

And all the sequels.

[LiberalElite]

55. A Hard Day's Night nt

[pinboy3niner]

56. M*A*S*H

[mrmpa]

58. Central Station.........

A Brazilian film. It is just wonderful to watch the performance & the story outstanding.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0140888/?ref_=fn_al_tt_2

[So Far From Heaven]

60. One last selection: The Breakfast Club (nt)

[skypilot]

61. "Titanic"

Bring it on!!

[Capt.Rocky300]

63. The Jazz Singer......

Critics hated it and it did have some flaws but the wife and I are big Neil Diamond fans and we like a happy ending that makes us feel good.

[Coventina]

64. Enchanted April

I remember just being filled with warm fuzzies coming out of the theatre.

[2naSalit]

69. I saw that years ago

and I was just thinking about it the night before last for some reason! I really liked it too.

[KT2000]

73. Arthur

with Clive Owen

[ailsagirl]

74. "The Miracle Worker" still shines

A superb film!!!

[Recursion]

75. Pather Panchali

By Satyajit Ray. 1955.

It was the first time he had ever picked up a video camera.

He filmed the first four scenes and used them as trailers to get funding for the rest of the movie.

It's the best movie you'll ever see. Watch it, keeping what I said above in mind.

[RobinA]

76. Saturday Night Fever

I just plain love that movie. Saw it five times in the theater. Didn't watch it for decades, then watched it during a snow storm. It holds up!

[KentuckyWoman]

77. Blazing Saddles or Ghandi with Ben Kingsley

I can never decide.

[lame54]

81. I've never seen Blazing Saddles with Ben Kingsley...

Which part does he play?

I bet it's Gabby Johnson:

"I wash born here, an I wash raished here, and dad gum it, I am gonna die here, an no sidewindin' bushwackin', hornswagglin' cracker croaker is gonna rouin me bishen cutter. "

[pinboy3niner]

82. Me either

Not after he hogged all the popcorn at Star Wars.

[KentuckyWoman]

83. yuk yuk yuk

my grammar

[Marie Marie]

78. A Box of Moonlight

[Avalon Sparks]

79. Amelie

Gosh it's hard to pick though..

"Donnie Darko" "Jurassic Park" and "Love me if you Dare" , all wonderful.

The first time I saw DD was on DVD at home. As soon as it was over, I immediately watched it again.


Honorable Mention: Logan's Run
Would say it was my fav film for years and years

Have to mention.... "Titanic"

It was out for months, definitely over a year before I saw it at the theater...couldn't imagine it living up to the hype at that point.

Best guy friend and I left the theater crying like babies...couldn't even start up the car for about 10 minutes.....we also laughed a little at the same time in that "omg I can't believe I'm crying like this" kind of way.

And omg, "Brokeback Mountain". Only movie that ever felt like heartbreak, I was seriously depressed the rest of the day after a matinee show

And..."mulholland Drive", "Meet Joe Black" and "A.I."...... Cause I can't leave them out...

And guilty pleasure: the ice skating movie "The Cutting Edge", because I will watch it every time I see it on the TV.

I know you said one, but I could not choose......thanks for reading!

[lame54]

80. Goodfellas was my Star Wars...

Saw it 3 times in the theatre and bought it when it came out on VHS then eventually upgraded to DVD

Haven't watched it in years

Think it might be time to check it out again

The best movie ever made

[caraher]

84. I wonder at what age people had these "most wonderful" experiences

I guess for me it would also be Star Wars, in 1977 - I was 13. I'd guess most of these movie memories are also youthful memories...

[kwassa]

85. The Seven Samurai

By Akira Kurosawa.

George Lucas lifted the plot for the original Star Wars from another Kurosawa samurai film.

[lunatica]

86. At 6 years old my son came out of that movie and announced

to everyone who was waiting in line to buy tickets for the next showing that it was THE BEST! movie he ever saw!

It made him a movie buff.