Movies Worth Owning

[amirm]

Huge number of DVDs were sold when we moved from VHS to DVD. But as my partner who is credited for being the father of DVD says, most people didn't want to own DVDs. It was a way to rent a movie but not have to return it.

That effect is in full force now with on-demand services cutting into movie purchases.

Still, I think there are movies that are worth owning. These are the ones you like to watch again and again and/or because of increased fidelity if you buy them on disc.

So what do you think is worth buying both from catalog and new releases?

 

[amirm]

The movie I like to recommend is The Shawshank Redemption. I can recite every line in the movie but still don't get tired of it.

And this is one of those lines:

 

[amirm]

Next is Crimson Tide. A submarine movie with great acting by Gene Hackman and Denzel Washington.

Non-stop action and suspense.

 

[amirm]

The Green Mile is another one of my top recommendation. There are a half a dozen scenes that I could watch 'till I die and still not get tired of them.

The late Michael Duncan does fantastic here as to every other person in the cast. Note that the free TV versions are very much edited and don't do justice to the original.

Great story of hope, sorrow, and justice. Highly, highly recommended.

 

[amirm]

The Original Matrix is another must own movie for obvious reasons. I am actually not as much of the fan of the later ones. But when I went looking for movie box art, I could only find combos so might as well get them all:

 

[amirm]

If you have ever moved, every bit of this hilarious comedy, The Funny Farm will resonate with you. It is probably the top 2-3 movies from Chevy Chase. My wife and I never get tired of watching it again and again:

 

[amirm]

Chevy Chase's other movie which needs no introduction is National Lampoon's Vacation:

 

[Phelonious Ponk]

I'm with you on The Matrix. I don't need to own the rest of the trilogy. I do own this trilogy though:

This one's just a unique romantic comedy. No need for blu ray, even. But I'll watch it a couple of times a year for life:

Another one that here for the story. It'd still be great on VHS:

 

[Thomas savage]

 

[NorthSky]

 

[amirm]

Thanks guys. Have not seen Gold Rush since I was little. I only have foggy memories of it. So went ahead and ordered that.

Thomas, is Three Colors subtitled?

 

[Ronm1]

 

[Ronm1]

 

[amirm]

Lots of good suggestions. Need to buy more stuff .

 

[JoeWhip]

Singing in the Rain! Still amazing all these years later!

 

[Thomas savage]

Thanks guys. Have not seen Gold Rush since I was little. I only have foggy memories of it. So went ahead and ordered that.

Thomas, is Three Colors subtitled?

if you dont understand french then yes..

 

[NorthSky]

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Sure all essential films Ron. High analysis and satisfying replay value...on a higher plane...from top cinema caliber.
♦ Cinematography and music scores ♦

 

[NorthSky]

Essential ownership:

 

[amirm]

Agree on Baraka. How does Samsara compare to it Bob?

 

[Thomas savage]