It makes me happy that someone was introduced to 2001: A Space Odyssey in a way that ensured it was watched it properly, as I'm sure you made sure he got the full experience. Properly, of course, means:
- Pretend it's 1968.
- Make sure you're watching the widescreen 2.35:1 version.
- 1080p if you are able.
- Turn the volume up!
- Sit down and watch it, and soak it in. Don't blink.
- Pause the film if you must go to the refrigerator or bathroom.
I can watch 2001 all day one of the absolute best movies I've ever seen. After that I was never the same, I stopped watching block busters unless I was very familar with the director. Most films lack the ambition...
With that said I made the ultimate list
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This may need its own thread.
The Professional (1994) Action, Drama
Wicked.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DcsirofJrlMDeconstructing Harry (1997) Comedy, Fantasy, Romance
Classic Woody Allen. Extremely hallarious.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WwXOol3hRUgCube (1997) Horror, Sci-Fi
For you die hard sci-fi fans
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MY5PkidV1cMSky Blue (2003) Action, Sci-fi, Animation
Hands down the best visual animation I’ve ever seen. Akira (1988) Karas (2005) after that
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kuSBLYfwcoThe Man From Earth (2007) Drama, Sci-Fi
Ahh.. the perfect example of excellent story with virtually no budget turned into a great film.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Z9WFruP1wAPrimer (2004) Drama, Sci-fi
Great, intuitive film that shows a little hard work and dedication could be life changing. Shit I wish I had friends as creative as these guys. Actually, I wish I had friends that create anything. lol anyways, this movie will trip you the hell out backwards. Watch twice.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqx32xkATrYBarry Lyndon (1975) Adventure, Romance, Drama
The wont notice the time go by... It just that awesome.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHCKrusk5SQEnter The Void (2009) Fantasy, Drama,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJkPLYmUyzgIf there was a most innovated/trippy movie award, then Enter the Void wins hands down. I even cried a few time
The house of Flying Daggers (2004) Action, Romance
Yo when I seen the china man shoot 4 arrows way down field (through a deep forrest with trees everywhere) to hit 4 different dudes at the same time, I knew this one was special.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0H5jekD61kTombstone (1994)
Action, Western
Kurt Russell slaps up Billy bob thorthen. Hahahaha.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTWYKf5hXIgCity of God (2002) Action, Drama, Crime
Gritty, brutal and adventure all mixed in one
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJdW1TevoyAEnter Sunshine of the spotless mind (2004) Romance, Drama, Sci-fi
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GiLxkDK8sIThey don't make em like this anymore...
Mr. Nobody (2009)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzXH-MIPzZQTimescrimes (2007)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hS8G8Ntms8QThe Fall (2006)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EeAyIQ_OT_IGeographic masterpiece. One of the few films that rely on real locations rather then a bunch of CGI.
The Fountain (2006) Sci-fi, Drama
Still my favorite movie of all time.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAuxryJ6pv8