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John Lanting's Top 10

by John Lanting

Created 07/16/12

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I first discovered the Criterion Collection when I was just a teenager. I wish it would have been a lot sooner. Every film I have seen in the collection has given me something in return, whether it be an understanding or just pure joy and amazement. I thank you Criterion for putting out wonderful films that everyone should experience once in their life. The only thing that I can even utter is wrong with this collection is that every Terrence Malick film should be in it.

My list really needs to be my top 634. I chose the films that have really stuck out to me.

  • My favorite film. My favorite director. It's amazing how Terrence gets me every time with just his visuals. Every time I watch this it gives me chills. I'm so glad he came back after 20 years and made his masterpiece.

  • Simply Amazing. The best technicolor film ever made. Visually stunning.

  • One of, if not THE, greatest looking films ever. May not have the best story ever, still a good one, but just put this film on mute and you will be amazed!

  • I love courtroom dramas and this one is the best. The acting is superb and the story is great. A great film for everyone.

  • I think I probably watch this film 10 times a year. Its great to see all of these actors where they were just beginning. I was born in 89 so I never witnessed the 70's at all. This film, by what I hear from everyone, is the closest you can get to that decade in a film. I loved every minute of this film. You weren't watching it, you were living it.

  • The story of Titanic is a mesmerizing one to me. I get so drawn in by knowing that the passengers on the ship had to have been going through a great deal of shock and nervousness. While I do like Cameron's version, Baker's is definitely greater in many aspects.

  • Cinematic poetry. Beautiful.

  • Steve McQueen can direct a film. I cannot wait to see all of his future endeavors in the industry. Very moving film.

  • I have to make a tie here but if i had to give the nod, it would be for Darjeeling. My dad has three brothers and I see all four of them in these three characters. Maybe thats biased but thats ok with me.

  • This is Probably Wes's best film. The acting is great. One of the funniest films in Criterions library.

  • Best film about childhood ever made. First time I saw this I fell in love with Truffaut. Love his work but this is amazing.

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