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Classic films which lived up to the hype?

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BabyJellyShark · 15/12/2022 18:46

I feel like watching some classic movies over the festive period. Which movies lived up to their reputation for you? I know it's subjective to an extent but I'd appreciate any suggestions.

I'm throwing in The Godfather and Casablanca. They're now two of my favourite ever movies.

TIA

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Sloth66 · 15/12/2022 19:45

Rear Window
sunset Boulevard
Some Like It Hot
Its A Wonderful Life
The Third Man
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Gasp0deTheW0nderD0g · 15/12/2022 19:45

Oh, and Get Carter! Definitely not for under 18s.

Cantthinkofadifferentname · 15/12/2022 19:52

Twelve Angry Men

Agree with

It's a Wonderful Life

Mr Smith Goes to Washington

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Notanotherusername4321 · 15/12/2022 19:54

My cousin Vinny :)

PhotoDad · 15/12/2022 19:55

When I got into classic film, years ago, I looked at a list like this one for inspiration!
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AFI%27s_100_Years...100_Movies

CarolineHelston · 15/12/2022 19:55

I Know Where I'm Going

Iwritethissittinginthekitchensink · 15/12/2022 20:01

Breakfast at Tiffany’s
Roman Holiday (some similarities to Notting Hill)
Singing in the Rain
It’s a Wonderful Life

Iwritethissittinginthekitchensink · 15/12/2022 20:03

My Fair Lady!

Shunkleisshiny · 15/12/2022 20:03

Rebecca (Most of Hitchcock's films tbh, but Rebecca is a particular favourite.
The Women, (1939 version)
Mildred Pierce
The Bishops Wife (1947 version)

Thecrackineverything · 15/12/2022 20:06

12 Angry Men
To Have and Have Not
The Apartment
The Children's Hour
Johnny Guitar

Gasp0deTheW0nderD0g · 15/12/2022 20:11

Now Voyager
This Happy Breed
The Go Between
Sunday Bloody Sunday

Gasp0deTheW0nderD0g · 15/12/2022 20:13

High Noon

TitsHerbert · 15/12/2022 20:14

Jane Eyre (the black & white version 1940 something)
Wuthering Heights
Castaway
Life of Pi

Thecrackineverything · 15/12/2022 20:16

Life of Pi isn't a classic!

Whoopsmahoot · 15/12/2022 20:26

12 angry men

Thecrackineverything · 15/12/2022 20:32

The 39 Steps
Way Out West
The Great Dictator

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BabyJellyShark · 15/12/2022 21:43

Thanks for all of the movies and links posted so far. I really appreciate it and I'm looking forward to watching as many of them as I can.

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Fucket · 15/12/2022 21:45

Dr Zhivago for a classic winter film

KangarooKenny · 15/12/2022 21:52

Color Purple
National Lampoons Christmas Vacation

AnnieRich · 15/12/2022 22:43

All About Eve
Now Voyager

EATmum · 15/12/2022 22:51

An Affair to Remember

ethelredonagoodday · 15/12/2022 22:52

My go to 'classics' are:
Educating Rita
Blues brothers
Trading places.

ethelredonagoodday · 15/12/2022 22:53

ethelredonagoodday · 15/12/2022 22:52

My go to 'classics' are:
Educating Rita
Blues brothers
Trading places.

Oh and cabaret and sound of music!

MintyGreenDreams · 15/12/2022 22:54

Some Like It Hot

LightDrizzle · 15/12/2022 23:00

Agree with so many of the above. Also
Great Expectations (David Lean)
Strangers on a Train
Tootsie!