Favorite "Stand-Alone" Films? - Blu-ray Forum

Moviefan2k4 · 10-16-2011, 06:10 AM

The title pretty much says it all: List your favorite movies that don't have any sequels, prequels, or spinoffs, and why you like them so much. Remakes are cool as well, so long as its also a solo effort. Here's some of my faves...

Deep Impact

I know it hasn't gained as much of a following as "Armageddon", but I genuinely believe it to be a better story, and many of the characters seem more believable as well. I really liked Morgan Freeman's role as the President, and both Elijah Wood and Leelee Sobieski did very good jobs as well.

The Sound of Music

This is easily one of the best (if not the best) musicals ever done, period. Even after 46 years, so many people are familiar with both stories, of the film and the real history of the Von Trapp family. The songs are memorable as ever, and the recent Blu-Ray release is breathtaking. I'm not even a fan of many older films, but I grew up on both this and "The Wizard of Oz", so if that makes me biased, so be it.

Mary Poppins

Released one year before the above mentioned film, this Disney classic has it all. Humor, thoughtfulness, whimsy, firm lessons in a helpful context, etc. Based on (but not bound by) P.L. Travers' books, the tale of a "practically perfect" nanny assigned to watch over two English children in 1910 still holds up today. Dick van Dyke's performance is almost like a chameleon, with him having a different job every day, but he still serves as a wonderful co-lead with Julie (devoted fans will also notice him in a clever supporting role as well). Walt Disney himself spent over 20 years trying to make this movie, and the results speak for themselves.

Field of Dreams

Easily one of the best baseball films that's ultimately not about baseball, this movie is noteworthy for many reasons, like being Burt Lancaster's final role, and helping to convince people that hearing voices doesn't always mean you're crazy. Its a fascinating tale of a man who goes completely against typical logic and reason, and winds up the better for it in the long run. Its also one of the best "father and son" stories ever done, in my opinion.

10-16-2011, 06:10 AM	#1
Moviefan2k4 Banned Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Montgomery, TX 4K collection:44 Blu-ray collection:317 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:2	Favorite "Stand-Alone" Films? The title pretty much says it all: List your favorite movies that don't have any sequels, prequels, or spinoffs, and why you like them so much. Remakes are cool as well, so long as its also a solo effort. Here's some of my faves... Deep Impact I know it hasn't gained as much of a following as "Armageddon", but I genuinely believe it to be a better story, and many of the characters seem more believable as well. I really liked Morgan Freeman's role as the President, and both Elijah Wood and Leelee Sobieski did very good jobs as well. The Sound of Music This is easily one of the best (if not *the* best) musicals ever done, period. Even after 46 years, so many people are familiar with both stories, of the film and the real history of the Von Trapp family. The songs are memorable as ever, and the recent Blu-Ray release is breathtaking. I'm not even a fan of many older films, but I grew up on both this and "The Wizard of Oz", so if that makes me biased, so be it. Mary Poppins Released one year before the above mentioned film, this Disney classic has it all. Humor, thoughtfulness, whimsy, firm lessons in a helpful context, etc. Based on (but not bound by) P.L. Travers' books, the tale of a "practically perfect" nanny assigned to watch over two English children in 1910 still holds up today. Dick van Dyke's performance is almost like a chameleon, with him having a different job every day, but he still serves as a wonderful co-lead with Julie (devoted fans will also notice him in a clever supporting role as well). Walt Disney himself spent over 20 years trying to make this movie, and the results speak for themselves. Field of Dreams Easily one of the best baseball films that's ultimately not about baseball, this movie is noteworthy for many reasons, like being Burt Lancaster's final role, and helping to convince people that hearing voices doesn't always mean you're crazy. Its a fascinating tale of a man who goes completely against typical logic and reason, and winds up the better for it in the long run. Its also one of the best "father and son" stories ever done, in my opinion.

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