1. The Parent Trap(1999)
No, I haven't seen the original. Does it bother me? Not really. I can quote every line, know which scene it is from a single note of the score, point out filming mistakes, and every time I go to anything close to a summer camp, I dress like Hallie in the first scene.
2. Flipped
If you haven't seen it, what are you doing with your life. It's the sweetest depiction of young teenagers in the 50's you've ever seen. Also, great soundtrack and score. There's a part about a sycamore tree that had me weeping because I also love to climb trees. The back and forth narration is perfect. Just see it.
3. Warm Bodies
I thought it would be lame when I went to the movie theater with Matt and Rachel on that fateful spring evening, but oh how wrong we were. The witty humor. The adorably awkward protagonist. The sweet and unique love story. The thought-provoking one-liners that hold monumental truths. The stunning film score (oops, listening to it right now). The incredible soundtrack (Bruce Springsteen! Delta Spirit! Bon Iver!). I watched it so many times that summer that now it signifies that period of my life.
Epic sidenote: I have her jacket.
4. Rocky series/Jason Bourne series
I grew up on the Rocky movies and Jason Bourne. They always reminds me of my dad. He relishes practically every Rocky scene, and references Bourne if we ever need to do something efficiently and in a hurry. (The best opportunities are always in airports or subways.) When the Rocky movies come on, he just walks around the kitchen smiling and repeating all the great lines. We quote the "Yo Adrian!" line whenever one of us overcomes any sort of challenge. (Example: when I finished applying for college he made me a card with that as the opening line.) Rocky II is definitely my favorite of those, but who can pick the best Bourne movie? (The fourth one doesn't count, by the way.)
5. Stranger Than Fiction
It's my favorite role of Will Ferrell's, and that includes Buddy the Elf. He plays a character that's so unique, and the story is told in such a witty, funny, charming, intelligent way. Dustin Hoffman and Emma Thompson are sublime. Plus the fact that the soundtrack is basically just a the instrumental versions of a bunch of fantastic Spoon songs, yet somehow they fit perfectly. It has this great storytelling vibe that I just can't get over. I love the twists and turns, and how I can't put my finger on if it's a comedy or drama. I think it's both. And the ending is satisfying and tidy without being too cliche. It's so underrated.
I've decided instead of a picture you just need to see the opening scene.
6. The Fugitive
I can't really think of another one that I get as excited over when I see it on TV. I'm a sucker for good murder mysteries, and this one is so well done. Plus the fact that Harrison Ford and Tommy Lee Jones play so well together. My dad loves to quote this one a lot, too. All activity halts if this comes on TV.
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And since I'm feeling generous: my Top 6 Film Scores.
1. Parent Trap
(What's playing in my head when I'm dashing anywhere in a hurry)
2. Warm Bodies
3. Saving Mr. Banks
4. The Lovely Bones
5. Flipped
(I think you have to have it on iTunes to hear it, sorry)
6. Finding Nemo
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