Films Per Year Mini-Rankdown (1993 - 3-1 Posted)

[Alex95]

Dazed and Confused

Streaming on Paramount+, Showtime, Fubo

 

The Fugitive

 

Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey

Streaming on Disney+

 

In the Name of the Father

 

The Joy Luck Club

Streaming on Hulu

 

Jurassic Park

Streaming on Peacock

 

Mrs. Doubtfire

Streaming on Starz

 

The Nightmare Before Christmas

Streaming on Disney+

 

The Remains of the Day

 

Robin Hood: Men in Tights

Streaming on Max

 

The Sandlot

Streaming on Starz

 

Schindler's List

 

Sleepless in Seattle

Streaming on Netflix

 

True Romance

 

What's Love Got to Do with It

Streaming on Tubi

 

Congrats to the top 15 films of 1993! I'll give you all about two weeks to send me your rankings of the top 15. I will average all the rankings out and reveal what the top films of 1993 are! Comments are optional, but always encouraged. Rankings are due by Thursday, July 13th at midnight. If I don't have your rankings by then, we're moving on without you!

 

@FrogLenzen @Steven_ @*Diana @1234567890 @Elliott

[FrogLenzen]

great list

[*Wallace]

Aww sad to see Cool Runnings miss out at the end there.  I would have given that a vote.

 

Oh but I feel like I like more movies in this 1993 round than I did for the 1994 round. Of course that happens when I don't participate.  

[*Diana]

Wow, we did good 

[Elliott]

Cool Runnings robbed.

[Elliott]

Just now, Elliott said:

Cool Runnings robbed.

Yes I know it's my fault.

[Alex95]

One week bump

@FrogLenzen @Steven_ @*Diana @1234567890 @Elliott

[Alex95]

Bump for tomorrow

@FrogLenzen @*Diana @1234567890 @Elliott

[Alex95]

Whoops been a bit busy. Gonna start this at the end of the day so final call for @1234567890 @Elliott

[Alex95]

Since we only had six rankers I would hate to move on without everyone so I'm gonna wait for @1234567890 to feel better and send me her rankings.

 

This is probably the last year anyways sooooo we can wait

[Alex95]

15. The Remains of the Day

12.0/15

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@FrogLenzen - 6/15

@Alex95 - 12/15

@*Diana - 12/15

@Elliott - 13/15

@Steven_ - 14/15

@1234567890 - 15/15

 

Alex

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Yeah never saw this one. I trust Emma and Anthony ate and left no crumbs, like they always do though.

 

 

 

 

14. The Joy Luck Club

10.5/15

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@Alex95 - 6/15

@FrogLenzen - 8/15

@Steven_ - 11/15

@Elliott - 11/15

@1234567890 - 13/15

@*Diana - 14/15

 

Alex

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"Women's stories matter" -Reese Witherspoon -Me. This movie is just so beautiful. So much emotion, so much passion. To hear stories like this, something I will never experience, is why I love film so much.

 

Derek

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The movie is good but the book is incredible. 

 

 

 

 

13. In the Name of the Father

10.5/15

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@FrogLenzen - 3/15

@Alex95 - 8/15

@Elliott - 12/15

@*Diana - 13/15

@Steven_ - 13/15

@1234567890 - 14/15

 

Alex

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This movie is Very Good, but if I'm being honest it's a movie I respect more than like? Sorry to Emma Thompson for this entire update though.

 

[FrogLenzen]

oh well I tried lololol

[Alex95]

12. True Romance

10.3/15

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@*Diana - 9/15

@Elliott - 9/15

@FrogLenzen - 10/15

@Alex95 - 11/15

@1234567890 - 11/15

@Steven_ - 12/15

 

Alex

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I wanted to watch this but never got around to it, which is a shame because I feel like I'd like it.

 

 

 

 

11. Sleepless in Seattle

9.8/15

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@*Diana - 2/15

@1234567890 - 8/15

@Steven_ - 10/15

@1234567890 - 11/15

@Alex95 - 13/15

@Elliott - 15/15

 

Alex

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Romcoms are very hit or miss to me. It has to have a certain level of self-awareness and the humor needs to be top-notch for it to work for me. Unfortunately Sleepless in Seattle doesn't work for me. Apologies to my mom who loves this movie lol.

 

Elliott

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Ew.

 

 

 

 

10. Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey

8.3/15

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@Steven_ - 4/15

@Elliott - 4/15

@1234567890 - 7/15

@FrogLenzen - 9/15

@*Diana - 11/15

@Alex95 - 15/15

 

Steven

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I haven’t seen this film since I was a little kid, so this is a nostalgia ranking. I do remember the ending when they're all reunited again and how touching it is, especially when Shadow returns.

 

Elliott

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The last... idk, ten?... minutes of this movie absolutely destroy me.

 

Alex

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These dog movies are cheesy and stupid and I don't care how heartless that makes me sound!!!!

 

Edited July 27, 2023 by Alex95

[*Wallace]

Ooh I'm surprised Sleepless in Seattle didn't do better as I thought that was popular on here (don't know why I thought so but thought it was talked about positively?).  Lol I love Alex apologizing to his mother for his ranking of it though.  

 

Pleased that none of my major favorites showed up yet (but they probably will on the next set).  

[Alex95]

Whoops minor math error. The Fugitive is not number 10 and the new number 10 has been updated!

[Alex95]

 9. The Fugitive

8.2/15

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@FrogLenzen - 4/15

@Steven_ - 7/15

@Elliott - 8/15

@Alex95 - 10/15

@*Diana - 10/15

@1234567890 - 10/15

 

Elliott

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If you're going to remake an iconic 1960s television show as a movie, this should be the gold standard.

 

Alex

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The Fugitive knows what it is, it doesn't try to do to much, and it just nails the genre. Harrison Ford is a movie star, point blank. I really like a lot of these movies, and these action thrillers are just never at the top of my list, so I couldn't rank it higher. But I think this is the genre done absolutely right!

 

 

 

 

8. Dazed and Confused

8.0/15

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@Elliott - 1/15

@Alex95 - 2/15

@*Diana - 7/15

@1234567890 - 9/15

@FrogLenzen - 14/15

@Steven_ - 15/15

 

Elliott

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One of my favourite films of all time.

 

Alex

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I just love Linklater. Looking through his filmography, there's a few movies maybe I don't love, but I'm realizing he's probably one of my favorite directors. This movie is just a vibe. Makes me nostalgic for a time I didn't live. It's just movie magic baby.

 

 

 

 

7. Robin Hood: Men in Tights

7.8/15

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@Alex95 - 4/15

@FrogLenzen - 5/15

@Elliott - 5/15

@Steven_ - 6/15

@1234567890 - 12/15

@*Diana - 15/15

 

Alex

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As far as Mel Brookes comedies go this one is mid. But a mid Mel Brooks comedy is still better than most comedies out there. Also Cary Elwes in these late 80's early 90's movies...whew

 

Derek

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SILLY

 

[*Diana]

@Alex95mom is my only friend now 

[Alex95]

6. What's Love Got to Do with It

7.3/15

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@1234567890 - 4/15

@*Diana - 5/15

@FrogLenzen - 7/15

@Alex95 - 9/15

@Steven_ - 9/15

@Elliott - 10/15

 

Alex

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I don't think it's a big secret I'm not much of a fan of biopics. But this movie is good and Angela is amazing.

 

 

 

 

5. Mrs. Doubtfire

7.0/15

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@*Diana - 1/15

@1234567890 - 2/15

@Steven_ - 5/15

@Alex95 - 7/15

@FrogLenzen - 13/15

@Elliott - 14/15

 

Steven

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Robin Williams was a comedic genius. He's why this film is so funny and worth watching.

 

Alex

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There's only one reason why this film succeeds and it's Robin Williams. Anyone else in the role and it's likely terrible. But he is so charming, so effortlessly funny, and sells the movie so well. I can ignore all the cringy aspects of the film and just enjoys Williams' flawless performance.

 

Elliott

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RIP Robin Williams. His character was 100% the villain for this film.

 

 

 

 

4. The Sandlot

6.3/15

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@1234567890 - 1/15

@Elliott - 2/15

@Steven_ - 3/15

@*Diana - 6/15

@FrogLenzen - 12/15

@Alex95 - 14/15

 

Elliott

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I watched this movie way too many times as a child that I wore the VHS out. Watched it again recently and felt it still held up.

 

Steven

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The Sandlot is a classic coming-of-age film. It's a great slice-of-life film with an authentic depiction of friendship and the hijinks that occur during this time of youth.

 

Alex

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Like Elliott, I grew up watching this movie all the time. I also rewatched it semi-recently with some friends and was surprised it held up (besides the lifeguard scene lol). Specifically the first half of the movie. The chubby kid had fantastic comedic timing. The second half of the movie kinda lost me though. I also tanked it because I was afraid nostalgia could make it randomly win lol.

 

[FrogLenzen]

A great year overall but this Top 3 is 

[*Wallace]

Very pleased with how What's Love Got to Do with It and Mrs. Doubtfire ranked as I would have ranked those highly. Also good to see Robin Hood: Men in Tights ranking well too. I can't recall seeing The Sandalot. I feel like I must/should have but I can not recall.

[Steven_]

Rooting for Jurassic Park to win.  

[Alex95]

3. The Nightmare Before Christmas

5.7/15

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@Steven_ - 2/15

@Alex95 - 3/15

@*Diana - 3/15

@1234567890 - 5/15

@Elliott - 6/15

@FrogLenzen - 15/15

 

Steven

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'm not really much of a Halloween fan, so I don't often watch Halloween movies around October. But if I do, then I'll rewatch The Nightmare Before Christmas. I do consider this one of my favorite movies. It's an entertaining and whimsical film with a colorful cast of characters. The music is pretty great too. Also, shout-out to the Halloween Town levels in the Kingdom Hearts games.

 

Alex

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Just a pitch perfect Halloween and Christmas film. The songs are literally all bangers. The story is simple and to the point, but still interesting. The characters are fun. Not a single complaint.

 

Derek

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Don't tell Dee about this tanking

 

 

 

 

2. Schindler's List

5.3/15

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@Alex95 - 1/15

@FrogLenzen - 2/15

@1234567890 - 6/15

@Elliott - 7/15

@*Diana - 8/15

@Steven_ - 8/15

 

Alex

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Devastating. Utterly devastating. When people ask me what I think are the best films of all-time, not necessarily my favorite, this is one of the first movies that comes to my mind.

 

Elliott

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An amazing film that I have zero desire to watch again.

 

 

 

 

1. Jurassic Park

2.8/15

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@Steven_ - 1/15

@FrogLenzen - 1/15

@Elliott - 3/15

@1234567890 - 3/15

@*Diana - 4/15

@Alex95 - 5/15

 

Steven

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I consider Jurassic Park my favorite movie. It's a perfect popcorn flick that still holds up today. It's a thrilling film that keeps you on the edge of your seat, and it remains enjoyable no matter how many times you watch it again. There are so many memorable movie moments in this film thanks to Steven Spielberg's superb direction and John Williams's brilliant score. These moments include the characters seeing the dinosaurs for the first time, the T-Rex making her first appearance and that entire sequence in the rain, and the raptors in the kitchen as the kids try to escape unharmed. The entire film is a fun and action-packed adventure film. Jurassic Park is a masterpiece and one of the greatest movies of all time.

 

Derek

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This is my #1 favorite movie of all time. In addition, I really and truly think it is one of the best movies ever made. And that's not just me being hyperbolic because I like it so much. Extra points for the soundtrack, how well they adapted the novel, and the special effects which still hold up.

 

Alex

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I thought about tanking this just for fun, but as you can tell by the score it wouldn't have made any difference. While I don't quite have the affinity for this movie that some of the rankers do, I am still very much a fan. There hasn't been a single good sequel though.

 

[FrogLenzen]

YES STEVEN

[FrogLenzen]

1 hour ago, Alex95 said:

There hasn't been a single good sequel though.

there are no JP sequels in Ba Sing Se

[1234567890]

@FrogLenzen, I’m feeling @Deeee.