Morgan Freeman – “Moulin Rouge”
Oscar winner Morgan Freeman put the musical Moulin Rouge (2001) at the top of his list of favorite movies. The film tells the story of a poor English poet Christian, who falls in love with the Moulin Rouge cabaret star and a prostitute named Satine.
“Perhaps this is one of the best films overall to have been conceived and executed. It includes the best: cinematography, acting, singing, dancing. It’s all in it. Truly a feast for the eyes and ears,” Freeman said. (from now on – reviews from the site rotten tomatoes – “socialbites.ca”).
Freeman also selected the movies and TV series Moby Dick (1956), Life of Pi (2012), High Noon (1952) and Outlaw Josie Wales (1976).
Arnold Schwarzenegger – “Alien”
Terminator star Arnold Schwarzenegger chose the 1982 family movie The Alien (1982) as his favourite. He announced that Steven Spielberg’s painting about the friendship of a child and an alien accidentally forgotten on Earth will appeal to everyone, regardless of gender or age.
“Spielberg did a great job. Literally anyone can enjoy this movie. So everybody can enjoy this movie, whether male, female, young or old,” said Schwarzenegger.
The actor also chose films The Sound of Music (1965), The Godfather (1972), Westworld (1973), Unforgiven (1992) and Titanic (1997).
Robert Pattinson – Someone Has Fly Over a Cuckoo
In 1975, Milos Forman filmed Ken Kesey’s novel One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. The movie is set in a psychiatric hospital where the main character Randle Patrick McMurphy (Jack Nicholson) rebels against the system and brings other patients together. Robert Pattinson praised Nicholson’s acting and noted that when he was younger, the movie’s protagonist helped him become more courageous.
“When I was 15 or 16, this character had a huge impact on me and a part of that stayed with me. I’m impressed by his “show the world your middle finger” attitude – not that I really feel the same way, but… I used to be very shy and this was one of those movies that helped me blow up like impersonating Randle. said.
The actor also chose the films “The Exorcist” (1973), “The Name of Carmen” (1983), “Ivan on Ecstasy” (2000) and “Special Agent Corky Romano” (2001).
Jennifer Lawrence – “Midnight in Paris”
The Hunger Games star Jennifer Lawrence chose Woody Allen as her favorite director and talked about her special love for the drama Midnight in Paris (2011). She admitted this shortly after the film’s release:
“I watched Midnight in Paris this year and was very surprised. I think this is my favorite movie now. I like. It was funny, it was creative—imagination, dresses, and anything our favorite screenwriters came up with. Owen Wilson was funny. It was just perfect.”
A few years later, in an interview with Vanity Fair, the actress said she really loved Ari Aster’s horror movie Reincarnation, calling it “the pearl of modern horror” and “my favorite movie of all time”. According to the plot of the tape, the death of a strange old woman reveals the truth about a terrible family curse.
Lawrence also selected the films “Heartbreakers” (2004), “Harold and Maud” (1971), “The Big Lebowski” (1998), and “Old School” (2002).
Daniel Radcliffe – 12 Angry Men
Released in 1957, Sidney Lumet’s legal drama 12 Angry Men is an adaptation of a 1954 television play written by Reginald Rose. The story takes place almost entirely in the same room as a jury debating the young man’s innocence in a murder trial in New York City. The film was nominated for three Oscars in 1958, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Screenplay.
According to Radcliffe, what attracted him most about the movie was that almost all the action took place in a single room.
“This is one of the most compelling things I’ve ever seen. I mean, you can’t look away. You’re fascinated by the dynamics between people, what’s going to happen, and having a detective story set in the same room, and that’s great,” he said.
Radcliffe is also featured in “Stairway to Heaven” (1946), “Dr. Argonauts” (1963).
Richard Gere – “Harvest Days”
In the list of five favorite films included two tapes with the participation of Richard Gere – “Days of the Harvest” (1978) and “Oppenheimer’s Strategy” (2016). The actress explained that these pictures are a turning point not only in her acting career, but also in her personal life.
“So I’m going to start with Days of Harvest because it’s my first movie. Gere agreed that this is probably my best movie. “Oppenheimer’s Strategy was probably the least obvious choice for me in this role. So I think it’s been a great experience.”
Gere also selected Babette’s Feast (1987), The Bicycle Thieves (1948) and Sunrise (1927).
Nicolas Cage – “Once Upon a Time in the West”
According to Nicolas Cage, Sergio Leone’s film Once Upon a Time in the West (1968) is a childhood memory.
I had a TV set to watch “Once Upon a Time in the Wild West,” and I was fascinated by the power of Charles Bronson. The fight between Henry Fonda and Bronson was one of the most powerful moments I’ve ever seen in a movie, and it really made a huge impact.” Cage shared. He also greatly appreciated the directing and musical accompaniment of the tape.
The actor also chose the films East of Eden (1955), Apocalypse Now (1979), Citizen Kane (1941), and Enter the Dragon (1973).
Tom Holland – “First Fear”
Tom Holland, who plays Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, said that Gregory Hoblit’s Primal Fear (1996) was his favorite debut film.
“My first favorite movie is Primal Fear with Richard Gere and Edward Norton. It’s Edward Norton’s first movie. It’s a performance I’ve always wanted to recreate, you know? Holland is a character on the same level as Edward Norton, not in the sense of recreating that character. in the sense of creation,” he shared.
He also highlighted The Departed (2006), Avatar (2009), Saving Private Ryan (1998), and My Cousin Vinnie (1992).