2007-11-10 19:14:30 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Movies
The BEST movie I've seen that few Americans under 60 have seen: Rififi (1955, full title: Du rififi chez les hommes, 99% French (subtitled), 1% Italian). It is film noir, and still excellent all these years later. Four small-time criminals plan the perfect heist, led by Tony le Staphanois, the thief who rats out no one, takes the rap, and does what he must to keep a woman in line. If ever there were a personification of "honor among thieves," it is he. His approach to life is in his loyalty.
The film is a great lesson in men working as a team, and once you accept that all the technology is vintage first-generation, you can enjoy their marvelous ingenuity.
The heist scene is legendary: 32 minutes without music, without dialogue. Director Jules Dassin, who himself is acting in the scene as the safecracker, gets everything he needs from his actors, with just their nod or hand gestures. Pure action, superbly done: the tension, the anticipation as they near their prize, is captivating.
And it's film noir, so the deadly sins of greed, lust and anger soon loom large.
The movie was quickly banned in Mexico because so many thieves took lessons from the movie and went out and tried out their new skills!
I'm giving nothing away by suggesting that you pay attention at the end of the movie to how the director uses, or subtly doesn't use, nearby sounds. Enjoy!
2007-11-10 23:07:34 · answer #1 · answered by VT 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Privilege
The Asphyx
The Adventures of Prince Achmed
Rachel's Man
The Touchables
Song of the Succubus
Rock-a-Die Baby
Hearts & Armour
Night of the Cobra Woman
Straight on 'Til Morning
Never Never Land
Ladybug Ladybug (1963)
Dance of the Damned
The Kirlian Witness
Who Killed Teddy Bear?
What the Peeper Saw
The Royal Hunt of the Sun
In Search of Gregory
Leopard in the Snow
From Hell It Came~Surely there are others out there who have happened on this film.
The Curse of the Faceless Man
Star Crystal
Foes
Kronos (1957)
Gog
Tiger Bay
A Matter of Innocence
When Strangers Appear
The Phantom Planet
Sandcastles
Cry of the Penguins~Someone asked about this film, so I'm sure that I can't be totally alone in being a fan.
It's nearly 6 a.m. I'll try to return with more titles, as there are so many that I saw once then have seen no trace of again except occasionally in video guides.
I'd love to hear from anyone who has seen these films! Sometimes I feel that I AM the only one who's seen them. Maybe I can add the dates later on after I get some sleep.
Wow! Except for the pretend movies, I think I've seen practically every REAL film listed. Maybe I'll note those in a list down here.
Office Space~I think a lot of people have caught this one because I see it on many favorites or suggestion lists.
But I'm a Cheerleader~That's a funny bit in which Melanie Lynskey of "Heavenly Creatures" crops up at the camp.
Human Trafficking~I haven't watched all of this yet.
2007-11-11 06:23:34 · answer #2 · answered by MystMoonstruck 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Harry Potter` The Mongolian`version`?
2007-11-11 03:18:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I love this question. Not to bust them off on you, but dont you love it when you see 100 posts like this one:
"Has anybody seen the new Harry Potter movie?"
I mean come on. Do they REALLY think they are the only one who saw it?
So no. There is no such thing as a movie that only I saw. At least not a theatrical release anyway.
2007-11-11 03:18:57 · answer #4 · answered by Toodeemo 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
"Perfect Little Angels" it was a made for tv movie w/brendan fehr...btw i'm looking for it if ne one could help?
Also the movie Shortbus, But I"m a Cheerleader, and Human Trafficking are some of the little known movies i've seen.
2007-11-11 06:13:23 · answer #5 · answered by Ganja_pixie420 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Reefer Madness.
A hopelessly stupid propaganda movie so full of ridiculous crap, made in the 40's that, much like a train wreck, I could not stop watching.
It is without a doubt, one of the best "B" movies I have ever seen. You can rip it up from one side to the next.
2007-11-11 03:21:12 · answer #6 · answered by Jinxed_Jewel 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Officespace, No one has seen that movie, cuz if they had we would probably see injury by self inflicted stapeling to head on a more frequent basis.
2007-11-11 03:55:03 · answer #7 · answered by j0eysoseri0us 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
When Women Ruled The World......
2007-11-11 03:18:30 · answer #8 · answered by eaglekiwi_13 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
the confederate states of america, made by some dude and spike lee about what the US would be like if the South had won, its hilarious
2007-11-11 03:24:32 · answer #9 · answered by the_real_eaglesfan03 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"Cannibal: The Musical" I think that is what it is called. The South Park creators made it when they were in college in Colorado. It is not so good but if you watch it with the DVD commentary it is pretty funny.
2007-11-11 03:18:24 · answer #10 · answered by Brian 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋