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My thought process for this was asking myself what movie I'd recommend to people who have little to no experience or interest in specific genres. Tried to pick a wide range of movies
Comedies (my favorite genre)
Action
Animation
Horror
Admittedly my least favorite genre. These movies are closer to thrillers than they are horror
Movies to watch only once
These are movies that will make you feel such intense emotions (usually sadness but not necessarily) that I would only watch once. No descriptions to avoid spoilers
I watched Blazing Saddles... Oh boy. I was not expecting the full-on racial slurs right from the beginning. I know it's mocking racists but it was still a shock. I wouldn't watch it again but it was a fun watch.
I'm glad you had fun watching it and thanks for the update! It's my favorite Mel Brooks movie but can be jarring compared to how PC movies have become. But it is good that you realized all the slurs were coming from characters you're not supposed to like.
I also watched Naked Gun (I think the one) and it was really funny. I'll save the other Naked Guns for when I'm in the right mood, because they're so over-the-top stupid - but very well done and funny. Maybe I'll watch the anime one soon... I've wanted to get into anime for years but don't know where to start. Maybe this is the one that gets the ball rolling...
Personally, I prefer anime shows to movies since they're allowed more time to develop plot and characters. If you've ever played any Japanese games you'd know how convoluted the stories can be.
Based on your list of movies, you seem to like a good mix of comedies and tragedy/drama. Below are some shows I think you may like:
And if you don't want to dedicate less time, here are some more good movie recommendations:
Just finished watching Tokyo Godfathers. It was really good! I'll watch it again at Christmas!
Yay, I'm glad you enjoyed it! My brother and I watched it on a whim around Christmas and we both really liked it.
I've been asking for a list like this for years, and anime fans, who I thought would want to help someone enjoy anime, were unhelpful jerks. So thanks for the list!
I tried to find a free online streaming of Tokyo Godfather but couldn't find one. I'll be sure to watch these ones. Thanks again.
I'm pretty surprised. I am always trying to recommend anime to my friends to get them into it. But I can see how some fans are jerks. Like they forgot what it was like to be newbies.
I tried to list shows that were not only finished, but also relatively short so that they're not intimidating to start. Hope you find one you like! I didn't include any shoujo (girl targeted) anime because I forgot and don't really watch many. Only one I've seen is Ouran Host Club which is actually pretty good so I'll add it to my list.
That's a weird attitude. You know the jokes are about the racists and you still feel you are somehow doing something bad by enjoying it?
I agree re: Up and Train to Busan. I'll have to check out your comedies.
My unpopular opinion is that Up has an amazing 10/10 opening sequence, and is a 5 (at best) for the rest of the movie. Talking dogs, a weird cartoon bird, standard Disney kidschlock.
I would respectfully disagree. Spoilers ahead for a 16 year old movie.
I think while the rest of the movie has some fantasy elements and requires some suspension of disbelief, it's ultimately about Carl's personal growth and being able to figuratively and literally let go of his wife's death.
Also, when Ellie died, it was like Carl's social life died with her. By the end of the film, Carl becomes a part of the community instead of angry and isolated. In the at way, it's also about a found family with him becoming a father figure to Russell and taking in Dug.
Ratatouille on the other hand...
Exactly.
No, I think that's a common opinion. I share it.
I don't know about that. Try saying that on Reddit, and you'll be down voted to oblivion.
I liked the whole movie, but I'm not downvoting people who have your opinion haha. What a petty reason to downvote someone.