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Title: Top 5 Crime Movies Post by: RCMerchant on May 26, 2011, 06:33:49 AM OK-I'm ripping off an idea. Hey-this is BAD MOVIES-most Bad movies are rip offs of other movies...I follow suit!
Crime-gangsters-and such. 1.COPKILLERS-two guys smuggling coke get in deep s**t. Anything that can go wrong does. Doesn't help that one of them is a psychopath. 2.BLOODY MAMA-Shelly Winters and sons go onna rampage. 3.PUBLIC ENEMY-Jimmy Cagney-nuff sed. 4.GOODFELLAS-nuff sed. 5.the EXECUTIONERS aka MASSACRE MAFIA STYLE-this stars Duke Mitchell...the Dean Martin wannabe from BELA LUGOSI MEETS A BROOKLYN GORILLA! Besides that-it's an unsung classick! "Today we eat-tommorow we kill!!!" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=got1Bo6hVIw&feature=related Thats Duke with the 'stache and sideburns. Title: Re: Top 5 Crime Movies Post by: Mr. DS on May 26, 2011, 07:10:24 AM 1.) Scarface
2.) Blow 3.) Goodfellas 4.) Casino 5.) Godfather Pt. 2 I'm kinda mainstream on my list. I do feel Scarface is the ultimate crime movie. Tony Montana is a guy you should hate but end up loving for his tenacity. Title: Re: Top 5 Crime Movies Post by: The Burgomaster on May 26, 2011, 09:48:07 AM In no particular order (and this list could change 5 seconds after I type it):
* GODFATHER, PART II (I love the original, but I think part II is a better overall movie) * THE FRENCH CONNECTION * DOG DAY AFTERNOON * BONNIE AND CLYDE * ANGELS WITH DIRTY FACES Title: Re: Top 5 Crime Movies Post by: Rev. Powell on May 26, 2011, 09:58:57 AM THE KILLING (1956)
PULP FICTION RESERVOIR DOGS THE GODFATHER SCARFACE Title: Re: Top 5 Crime Movies Post by: ChocolateChipCharlie on May 26, 2011, 10:33:04 AM Godfather 1/2
The Usual Suspects LA Confidential Silence of the Lambs Scarface Others receiving votes: French Connection Seven Batman (Keaton/Nicholson) Pulp Fiction Munich Requiem for a Dream A Clockwork Orange Title: Re: Top 5 Crime Movies Post by: Rev. Powell on May 26, 2011, 10:59:14 AM Godfather 1/2 I wasn't aware of GODFATHER ONE HALF --- that's the prequel? :tongueout: Title: Re: Top 5 Crime Movies Post by: venomx on May 26, 2011, 11:39:21 AM The Bat (1959) w/ Vincent Price
Scarface (1983) w/ Al Pacino Dog Day Afternoon (1975) w/ Al Pacino Clue (1985) w/ Tim Curry Lethal Weapon (1987) w/ Gibson, Glover Title: Re: Top 5 Crime Movies Post by: Nightowl on May 26, 2011, 11:49:10 AM 1.At Close Range
2.Scarface 3.Goodfellas 4.Reservoir Dogs 5.Dirty Harry Also: Ichi The Killer Running Scared Boyz N The Hood Colors The Untouchables Millers Crossing Superfly Lethal Weapon Title: Re: Top 5 Crime Movies Post by: Psycho Circus on May 26, 2011, 01:21:39 PM To Live & Die In L.A.
Scarface Thief Miami Blues Magnum Force Title: Re: Top 5 Crime Movies Post by: Flick James on May 26, 2011, 01:30:29 PM Not necessarily in order of preference:
The Godfather Part 2 Goodfellas Once Upon a Time in America The French Connection Repo Man, only because of the single greatest crime line in all of cinema: "Come on, let's go do some crimes." Title: Re: Top 5 Crime Movies Post by: major jay on May 26, 2011, 01:31:36 PM ALMOST HUMAN - I've never seen a lower lowlife depicted in a movie than in this.
CRIME WAVE (1954) Great street level film noir. THE ASPHALPT JUNGLE WHITE HEAT QUICKSAND - Mickey Rooney as a regular Joe who makes one dumb decision after another. Title: Re: Top 5 Crime Movies Post by: The Burgomaster on May 26, 2011, 03:26:22 PM I guess I should throw in some honorable mentions:
* BULLITT * SHAFT * TAXI DRIVER Title: Re: Top 5 Crime Movies Post by: RCMerchant on May 26, 2011, 04:32:29 PM Iuess I should throw in some honorable mentions: * BULLITT * SHAFT * TAXI DRIVER Lotsa films involve crime-ie:murder is a crime. But when I think of "crime" films,I think of gangsters or heists or professional killers. While what Travis does in TAXI DRIVER is a crime- and Sport as a pimp too-I think of it more as a psychological study.Along the same lines as PSYCHO. But that's just my opinion. Title: Re: Top 5 Crime Movies Post by: crackers on May 26, 2011, 05:37:42 PM In no order:
1) Striking Distance 2) Robocop 3) Cobra 4) Class Of 1984 5) True Romance All these involve crime. I'm not sure if this was what you are looking for though. Title: Re: Top 5 Crime Movies Post by: zombie no.one on May 26, 2011, 06:48:45 PM when I think of "crime" films,I think of gangsters or heists or professional killers. so going by that definition: Goodfellas Casino Fargo (kidnapping/blackmail) Reservoir Dogs not sure about #5. Cop Killers? (until I think of something else) Title: Re: Top 5 Crime Movies Post by: ChaosTheory on May 26, 2011, 07:02:29 PM ZODIAC
RESERVOIR DOGS LA CONFIDENTIAL HEAT GOODFELLAS Title: Re: Top 5 Crime Movies Post by: The Burgomaster on May 27, 2011, 02:00:23 PM Iuess I should throw in some honorable mentions: * BULLITT * SHAFT * TAXI DRIVER Lotsa films involve crime-ie:murder is a crime. But when I think of "crime" films,I think of gangsters or heists or professional killers. While what Travis does in TAXI DRIVER is a crime- and Sport as a pimp too-I think of it more as a psychological study.Along the same lines as PSYCHO. But that's just my opinion. True . . . but the whole atmosphere of TAXI DRIVER is prostitution, pimps, drugs, and general street sleaze and Bickle's obsession with cleaning it up. But your point is well taken and maybe that's why I only gave it an honorable mention. Overall, it's a better movie than some of the others I mentioned, but maybe not a better crime movie. Title: Re: Top 5 Crime Movies Post by: RCMerchant on May 27, 2011, 04:30:12 PM Iuess I should throw in some honorable mentions: * BULLITT * SHAFT * TAXI DRIVER Lotsa films involve crime-ie:murder is a crime. But when I think of "crime" films,I think of gangsters or heists or professional killers. While what Travis does in TAXI DRIVER is a crime- and Sport as a pimp too-I think of it more as a psychological study.Along the same lines as PSYCHO. But that's just my opinion. True . . . but the whole atmosphere of TAXI DRIVER is prostitution, pimps, drugs, and general street sleaze and Bickle's obsession with cleaning it up. But your point is well taken and maybe that's why I only gave it an honorable mention. Overall, it's a better movie than some of the others I mentioned, but maybe not a better crime movie. Title: Re: Top 5 Crime Movies Post by: bob on May 28, 2011, 12:27:51 PM The Godfather Part 2 (1974)
The Godfather (1972) Goodfellas (1990) Pulp Fiction (1994) City of God (2002) honorable mention: Ocean’s Eleven (2001) Title: Re: Top 5 Crime Movies Post by: Allhallowsday on May 28, 2011, 07:44:48 PM Most of these weren't mentioned... I like the oldies:
ANGELS WITH DIRTY FACES (mentioned by Burgomaster) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nld4DcRHME0 WHITE HEAT http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hF4kug0dj10 HIGH SIERRA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7kny3itNYQ DEAD END http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7qOnx1gQ8Y THE PETRIFIED FOREST http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtMVvSIdKpw Here's to stand in for the one film mentioned by Burgo, the ultimate Blaxploitation flick, the awesome COFFY!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jVAIitIP-4 Title: Re: Top 5 Crime Movies Post by: JaseSF on May 28, 2011, 08:39:01 PM They might not be the best of all time but I do think these are my favourites...
1. Kansas City Confidential 2. The Killing (1956) 3. The Man Who Knew Too Much (1934) 4. Night and the City (1950) 5. Detour (1945) Honorable Mentions: Shadow of a Doubt Paths of Glory The Maltese Falcon Angels With Dirty Faces Rope Coffy Quicksand They Made Me a Criminal Title: Re: Top 5 Crime Movies Post by: El Misfit on May 29, 2011, 08:52:29 PM The Maltese Falcon
Strangers on a Train Brick Shadow of a Doubt To Kill a Mocking Bird Title: Re: Top 5 Crime Movies Post by: Hammock Rider on May 31, 2011, 08:42:25 AM Goodfellas
The Godfather Out of the Past Asphalt Jungle Thief Honorable Mentions: The Killing, Great Train Robbery, Grifters, Ocean's Eleven, Heat, Dog Day Afternoon, Quick Change and The Sting Title: Re: Top 5 Crime Movies Post by: Rev. Powell on May 31, 2011, 12:26:30 PM The Maltese Falcon One of my favorite movies. For whatever reason I don't consider it a "crime" film, though I can see how you would put it in that category. I was thinking mostly of gangster/heist type movies; if I included film noir and murder mysteries I might come up with a whole new list. Title: Re: Top 5 Crime Movies Post by: The Burgomaster on May 31, 2011, 04:15:33 PM Iuess I should throw in some honorable mentions: * BULLITT * SHAFT * TAXI DRIVER Lotsa films involve crime-ie:murder is a crime. But when I think of "crime" films,I think of gangsters or heists or professional killers. While what Travis does in TAXI DRIVER is a crime- and Sport as a pimp too-I think of it more as a psychological study.Along the same lines as PSYCHO. But that's just my opinion. True . . . but the whole atmosphere of TAXI DRIVER is prostitution, pimps, drugs, and general street sleaze and Bickle's obsession with cleaning it up. But your point is well taken and maybe that's why I only gave it an honorable mention. Overall, it's a better movie than some of the others I mentioned, but maybe not a better crime movie. It's in my top 10 of all time . . . find a "Top 10 of All Time" discussion in here and you'll see it on my list! Title: Re: Top 5 Crime Movies Post by: El Misfit on May 31, 2011, 04:30:42 PM The Maltese Falcon One of my favorite movies. For whatever reason I don't consider it a "crime" film, though I can see how you would put it in that category. I was thinking mostly of gangster/heist type movies; if I included film noir and murder mysteries I might come up with a whole new list. Title: Re: Top 5 Crime Movies Post by: Rev. Powell on May 31, 2011, 08:26:20 PM The Maltese Falcon One of my favorite movies. For whatever reason I don't consider it a "crime" film, though I can see how you would put it in that category. I was thinking mostly of gangster/heist type movies; if I included film noir and murder mysteries I might come up with a whole new list. It is. :smile: A very specific type. Title: Re: Top 5 Crime Movies Post by: WilliamWeird1313 on June 06, 2011, 06:01:52 AM 5- Reservoir Dogs (I honestly didn't expect to see this one show up on the list this much, I thought I'd get laughed into next week for this one... not that Black Caesar won't likely garner a few chuckes too, especially with how high it is on my list) 4- Goodfellas 3- Bonnie & Clyde 2- Black Caesar (my favorite blaxploitation movie, and my second favorite crime flick in general... Fred Williamson's best picture if ya ask me) 1- Once Upon A Time In America (to me it's unparalleled, Godfather can suck my schwag... Once Upon A Time In America is an |