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Darth Marcus · 03-22-2018, 06:45 PM

THIS IS THE BLU-RAY.COM COMMUNITY'S TOP 20 STEVEN SPIELBERG FILMS

Steven Spielberg is inarguably one of the greatest directors of all-time, living or otherwise. This thread will be this community's chance to come together and celebrate the father of the modern blockbuster and vote on their favorite Spielberg films.

The rules are very simple: only films directed by Steven Spielberg are eligible. We are excluding any of the many films that he has produced but has not directed himself. Also, we are only including films that he has received credit for directing. Poltergeist is not an eligible film. Although Duel was a film made for TV, it is eligible for this list.

To count, your list must AT LEAST have 10 Spielberg films, but please list NO MORE than 25. Also, please make no more than 1 list. You may edit your list as much as you like between now and the deadline, but only 1 list per member will be counted.

Also, 1 vote per film. Do not lump a film series together such as The Indiana Jones Saga. You must spread them out as individual entries. I will also not distinguish between "Director's Cuts" or "Theatrical Cuts" or "Special Editions", a la Close Encounters of the Third Kind.

Point System:
1. 55 points
2. 50 points
3. 45 points
4. 40 points
5. 35 points
...............
6. 30 points
7. 25 points
8. 20 points
9. 15 points
10. 10 points
...............
11. 9 points
12. 8 points
13. 7 points
14. 6 points
15. 5 points
...............
16. 4 points
17. 3 points
18. 2 points
19. 1 point
20. 1 point
...............
21. 1 point
22. 1 point
23. 1 point
24. 1 point
25. 1 point

**The DEADLINE is April 30th, 2018**

imsounoriginal · 03-22-2018, 06:46 PM

I have strong opinions on this one, already know I'm gonna get shit lol:

1. Schindler's List
2. Raiders of the Lost Ark
3. A.I. Artificial Intelligence
4. Munich
5. Minority Report
6. Jaws
7. Bridge of Spies
8. Jurassic Park
9. The Adventures of Tintin
10. Catch Me if You Can
11. E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial
12. Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
13. Saving Private Ryan
14. Duel
15. Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
16. Close Encounters of the Third Kind
17. Ready Player One
18. War of the Worlds
19. The Post
20. Amistad
21. Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
22. The Terminal
23. Lincoln
24. War Horse
25. The Lost World: Jurassic Park

And I believe those are actually ALL of the Spielberg-directed movies that I've seen.

cinemaphile · 03-22-2018, 06:49 PM

reserved

The question is, am I ranking by how much I like the films, or which are technically "the best"? For example, Schindler's List is obviously a great film, but it is one I can't say I "like" and will probably never watch again.

Work in Progress:

Raiders of the Lost Ark
E.T. The Extra Terrestrial
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
Jurassic Park
Saving Private Ryan
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
Close Encounters of the Third Kind
Always
Minority Report
Ready Player One
Amistad
The Lost World: Jurassic Park
Jaws
War of the Worlds
Schindler's List

The rest of his films ranked:
*I know I only ranked 15 above, but I don't want to give these films points

Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
The Terminal
Lincoln
Catch Me If You Can
The Sugarland Express
Duel
Bridge of Spies
Hook
Munich
War Horse
The Post
Empire of the Sun
Adventures of Tintin
Color Purple
1941
A.I.

Darth Marcus · 03-22-2018, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cinemaphile

reserved

The question is, am I ranking by how much I like the films, or which are technically "the best"? For example, Schindler's List is obviously a great film, but it is one I can't say I "like" and will probably never watch again.

Whatever your preference is. My personal list will be a combination of both.

Jasonic · 03-22-2018, 06:54 PM

After seeing the Hitchcock poll, I thought there are very few other directors we could do this with. Not just for extensive filmography, but having a community where a large amount of people had actually seen the majority of it. Spielberg is the only other one that came to mind.

Been meaning to rewatch a certain few before I put my list out. As well as I need to see Ready Player One before so as well.

AaronJ · 03-22-2018, 06:56 PM

I'm not a huge Spielberg fan, but I shouldn't have trouble coming up with 10. Might as well start now.

I guess I was wrong: With one flip, at the very bottom of the list, it didn't change at all. FINAL LIST:

1. Schindler's List
2. Munich
3. Jaws
4. Catch Me If You can
5. Jurassic Park
6. Raiders of the Lost Ark
7. The Color Purple
8. Minority Report
9. Empire of the Sun
10. Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade

HockeySlasher · 03-22-2018, 07:03 PM

I am going more for favorite Spielberg movies... Schindler's List is a fantastic film, but it is a tough watch - which was his point.

1) Raiders of the Lost Ark
Classic movie all around. Great story. Great settings. Great acting. This is movie has so many things going for it.

2) Jurassic Park
This was my Star Wars, (I saw ESB in the theaters, but was a little young) in that it was the first movie in the theater where I left in total awe.

3) Saving Private Ryan
4) Jaws
5) ET
6) Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
7) Minority Report
8) Empire of the Sun
9) Schindler's List
10) Bridge of Spies

AKORIS · 03-22-2018, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cinemaphile

reserved

The question is, am I ranking by how much I like the films, or which are technically "the best"? For example, Schindler's List is obviously a great film, but it is one I can't say I "like" and will probably never watch again.

that's my feeling as well.... I tend to skew towards "favorite" as opposed to critical consensus....

imsounoriginal · 03-22-2018, 07:06 PM

Tried to do a mix between "objective best" and "personal favorites," but past the top five, if any two movies were really close, I defaulted to the "personal favorite."

Gacivory · 03-22-2018, 07:06 PM

1. Jaws
2. Duel
3. Jurassic Park
4. Minority Report
5. Munich
6. A.I. Artificial Intelligence
7. Close Encounters of the Third Kind
8. Schindler’s List
9. Bridge of Spies
10. Catch Me If You Can

Wing Wang17 · 03-22-2018, 07:07 PM

1) Raiders of the Lost Ark
2) Jurassic Park
3) E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial
4) Jaws
5) Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
6) Lincoln
7) The Adventures of Tintin
8) Schindler's List
9) Close Encounters of the Third Kind
10) Saving Private Ryan

11) Minority Report
12) Catch Me If You Can
13) Read Player One
14) The Lost World: Jurassic Park
15) Empire of the Sun
16) A.I. Artificial Intelligence
17) War of the Worlds
18) War Horse
19) Duel
20) Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom

Ray Jackson · 03-22-2018, 07:08 PM

Initial findings:

1. Raiders of the Lost Ark
2. E.T.
3. Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
4. Empire of the Sun
5. Jaws
6. Saving Private Ryan
7. Schindler's List
8. Close Encounters of the Third Kind
9. The Color Purple
10. Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
11. Minority Report
12. Catch Me If You Can
13. A.I. Artificial Intelligence
14. Jurassic Park
15. Always

Ray Jackson · 03-22-2018, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by imsounoriginal

Tried to do a mix between "objective best" and "personal favorites," but past the top five, if any two movies were really close, I defaulted to the "personal favorite."

Pretty much this.

Schindler's List is not one of my favorite Spielberg films, but how can you deny that it's a classic film about the Holocaust?

...certainly an incredibly well-made historical drama that garnered the most critical acclaim of his career.

Darth Marcus · 03-22-2018, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by imsounoriginal

I have strong opinions on this one, already know I'm gonna get shit lol:

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imsounoriginal · 03-22-2018, 07:11 PM

ugh Kevin G, bane of my middle school existence lol

stvn1974 · 03-22-2018, 07:15 PM

Jaws
Raiders Of The Lost Ark
Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom
Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade
Close Encounters Of The Third Kind
E.T.
Minority Report
Jurassic Park

That is all I got. I haven't even seen the rest due to not being interested or didn't like the ones that I did see.

cinemaphile · 03-22-2018, 07:16 PM

While ranking my list, I was surprised to find Ready Player One sneaks into my Top 10

AsOldAsRhyme · 03-22-2018, 07:17 PM

1. Jurassic Park
2. Schindler’s List
3. The Color Purple
4. Catch Me If You Can
5. ET
6. Lincoln
7. The Post
8. The Lost World: Jurassic Park
9. Amistad
10. War Horse

And that’s all I’ve seen bar Bridge of Spies and Hook, neither of which I like much. Maybe I’ll have an Indy Jones marthon in April...

Second hockeyslasher re: Jurassic Park being my Star Wars growing up.

Ray Jackson · 03-22-2018, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stvn1974

Jaws
Raiders Of The Lost Ark
Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom
Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade
Close Encounters Of The Third Kind
E.T.
Minority Report
Jurassic Park

That is all I got. I haven't even seen the rest due to not being interested or didn't like the ones that I did see.

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Darth Marcus · 03-22-2018, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by imsounoriginal

ugh Kevin G, bane of my middle school existence lol

Apologies, didn't know

03-22-2018, 06:45 PM	#1
Darth Marcus Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:May 2011 Location:Chapel Hill, NC 4K collection:1475 Blu-ray collection:1729 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:76	The Blu-ray.com Community's Top 20 Steven Spielberg Films THIS IS THE BLU-RAY.COM COMMUNITY'S TOP 20 STEVEN SPIELBERG FILMS Steven Spielberg is inarguably one of the greatest directors of all-time, living or otherwise. This thread will be this community's chance to come together and celebrate the father of the modern blockbuster and vote on their favorite Spielberg films. The rules are very simple: only films directed by Steven Spielberg are eligible. We are excluding any of the many films that he has produced but has not directed himself. Also, we are only including films that he has received credit for directing. Poltergeist is not an eligible film. Although Duel was a film made for TV, it is eligible for this list. To count, your list must AT LEAST have 10 Spielberg films, but please list NO MORE than 25. Also, please make no more than 1 list. You may edit your list as much as you like between now and the deadline, but only 1 list per member will be counted. Also, 1 vote per film. Do not lump a film series together such as The Indiana Jones Saga. You must spread them out as individual entries. I will also not distinguish between "Director's Cuts" or "Theatrical Cuts" or "Special Editions", a la Close Encounters of the Third Kind. Point System: 1. 55 points 2. 50 points 3. 45 points 4. 40 points 5. 35 points ............... 6. 30 points 7. 25 points 8. 20 points 9. 15 points 10. 10 points ............... 11. 9 points 12. 8 points 13. 7 points 14. 6 points 15. 5 points ............... 16. 4 points 17. 3 points 18. 2 points 19. 1 point 20. 1 point ............... 21. 1 point 22. 1 point 23. 1 point 24. 1 point 25. 1 point The DEADLINE is April 30th, 2018 Last edited by Darth Marcus; 03-22-2018 at 08:11 PM.

03-22-2018, 06:46 PM	#2
imsounoriginal Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:NYC 4K collection:322 Blu-ray collection:950 DVD collection:70 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:59	I have strong opinions on this one, already know I'm gonna get shit lol: 1. Schindler's List 2. Raiders of the Lost Ark 3. A.I. Artificial Intelligence 4. Munich 5. Minority Report 6. Jaws 7. Bridge of Spies 8. Jurassic Park 9. The Adventures of Tintin 10. Catch Me if You Can 11. E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial 12. Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom 13. Saving Private Ryan 14. Duel 15. Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade 16. Close Encounters of the Third Kind 17. Ready Player One 18. War of the Worlds 19. The Post 20. Amistad 21. Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull 22. The Terminal 23. Lincoln 24. War Horse 25. The Lost World: Jurassic Park And I believe those are actually ALL of the Spielberg-directed movies that I've seen. Last edited by imsounoriginal; 03-22-2018 at 06:56 PM.

03-22-2018, 06:49 PM	#3
cinemaphile Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Feb 2010 Location:Illinois Trading Score:322	reserved The question is, am I ranking by how much I like the films, or which are technically "the best"? For example, Schindler's List is obviously a great film, but it is one I can't say I "like" and will probably never watch again. Work in Progress: Raiders of the Lost Ark E.T. The Extra Terrestrial Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom Jurassic Park Saving Private Ryan Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade Close Encounters of the Third Kind Always Minority Report Ready Player One Amistad The Lost World: Jurassic Park Jaws War of the Worlds Schindler's List The rest of his films ranked: I know I only ranked 15 above, but I don't want to give these films points Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull The Terminal Lincoln Catch Me If You Can The Sugarland Express Duel Bridge of Spies Hook Munich War Horse The Post Empire of the Sun Adventures of Tintin Color Purple 1941 A.I. Last edited by cinemaphile; 03-22-2018 at 07:21 PM.*

03-22-2018, 06:56 PM	#6
AaronJ Banned Member since:Jul 2013 Location:Michigan 4K collection:47 Blu-ray collection:624 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:1	I'm not a huge Spielberg fan, but I shouldn't have trouble coming up with 10. Might as well start now. I guess I was wrong: With one flip, at the very bottom of the list, it didn't change at all. FINAL LIST: 1. Schindler's List 2. Munich 3. Jaws 4. Catch Me If You can 5. Jurassic Park 6. Raiders of the Lost Ark 7. The Color Purple 8. Minority Report 9. Empire of the Sun 10. Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade Last edited by AaronJ; 04-13-2018 at 07:43 PM.

03-22-2018, 07:07 PM	#11
Wing Wang17 Banned Top contributor Member since:Jan 2017 Location:Florida 4K collection:62 Blu-ray collection:264 DVD collection:28 Digital collection:37 iTunes collection:11 Blu-ray reviews: 5	1) Raiders of the Lost Ark 2) Jurassic Park 3) E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial 4) Jaws 5) Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade 6) Lincoln 7) The Adventures of Tintin 8) Schindler's List 9) Close Encounters of the Third Kind 10) Saving Private Ryan 11) Minority Report 12) Catch Me If You Can 13) Read Player One 14) The Lost World: Jurassic Park 15) Empire of the Sun 16) A.I. Artificial Intelligence 17) War of the Worlds 18) War Horse 19) Duel 20) Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom Last edited by Wing Wang17; 05-02-2018 at 04:00 PM.

03-22-2018, 06:54 PM	#5
Jasonic Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Aug 2011 Location:Utah 4K collection:47 Blu-ray collection:877 Trading Score:115	After seeing the Hitchcock poll, I thought there are very few other directors we could do this with. Not just for extensive filmography, but having a community where a large amount of people had actually seen the majority of it. Spielberg is the only other one that came to mind. Been meaning to rewatch a certain few before I put my list out. As well as I need to see Ready Player One before so as well.

03-22-2018, 07:03 PM	#7
HockeySlasher Power Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:St. Paul, MN iTunes collection:563 Trading Score:39	I am going more for favorite Spielberg movies... Schindler's List is a fantastic film, but it is a tough watch - which was his point. 1) Raiders of the Lost Ark Classic movie all around. Great story. Great settings. Great acting. This is movie has so many things going for it. 2) Jurassic Park This was my Star Wars, (I saw ESB in the theaters, but was a little young) in that it was the first movie in the theater where I left in total awe. 3) Saving Private Ryan 4) Jaws 5) ET 6) Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade 7) Minority Report 8) Empire of the Sun 9) Schindler's List 10) Bridge of Spies

03-22-2018, 07:06 PM	#9
imsounoriginal Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:NYC 4K collection:322 Blu-ray collection:950 DVD collection:70 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:59	Tried to do a mix between "objective best" and "personal favorites," but past the top five, if any two movies were really close, I defaulted to the "personal favorite."

03-22-2018, 07:06 PM	#10
Gacivory Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2016 Location:Los Angeles, California 4K collection:1125 Blu-ray collection:5618 DVD collection:183 Digital collection:25 Trading Score:1	1. Jaws 2. Duel 3. Jurassic Park 4. Minority Report 5. Munich 6. A.I. Artificial Intelligence 7. Close Encounters of the Third Kind 8. Schindler’s List 9. Bridge of Spies 10. Catch Me If You Can

03-22-2018, 07:08 PM	#12
Ray Jackson Blu-ray Duke Member since:Apr 2013 Location:The dark underbelly of Anytown, USA 4K collection:102 Blu-ray collection:455 DVD collection:9 Digital collection:74 Trading Score:183	Initial findings: 1. Raiders of the Lost Ark 2. E.T. 3. Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade 4. Empire of the Sun 5. Jaws 6. Saving Private Ryan 7. Schindler's List 8. Close Encounters of the Third Kind 9. The Color Purple 10. Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom 11. Minority Report 12. Catch Me If You Can 13. A.I. Artificial Intelligence 14. Jurassic Park 15. Always Last edited by Ray Jackson; 04-08-2018 at 05:56 PM.

03-22-2018, 07:11 PM	#15
imsounoriginal Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:NYC 4K collection:322 Blu-ray collection:950 DVD collection:70 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:59	ugh Kevin G, bane of my middle school existence lol

03-22-2018, 07:15 PM	#16
stvn1974 Banned Member since:Jan 2012 Location:Earth Trading Score:18	Jaws Raiders Of The Lost Ark Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade Close Encounters Of The Third Kind E.T. Minority Report Jurassic Park That is all I got. I haven't even seen the rest due to not being interested or didn't like the ones that I did see.

03-22-2018, 07:16 PM	#17
cinemaphile Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Feb 2010 Location:Illinois Trading Score:322	While ranking my list, I was surprised to find Ready Player One sneaks into my Top 10

03-22-2018, 07:17 PM	#18
AsOldAsRhyme Active Member Member since:Dec 2017	1. Jurassic Park 2. Schindler’s List 3. The Color Purple 4. Catch Me If You Can 5. ET 6. Lincoln 7. The Post 8. The Lost World: Jurassic Park 9. Amistad 10. War Horse And that’s all I’ve seen bar Bridge of Spies and Hook, neither of which I like much. Maybe I’ll have an Indy Jones marthon in April... Second hockeyslasher re: Jurassic Park being my Star Wars growing up.

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