top 5 movies

     i used to watch a movie review tv show that used to be on where they were constantly doing different top 5 movie lists. like top 5 monsters, top 5 time travel movies, and top 5 whatever else they could think of. i also used to follow one of the hosts of the show on facebook and one time he asked his followers in a status update what their top 5 favorite movies of all time were. i was surprised that it was so easy for me. doing a top 20 would be hard. i like so many movies in different genres like comedy, action/adventure, sci fi, romantic comedies, and quirky indie movies. and then there are those movies that are so good almost everyone loves them, like V for Vendetta and Shawshank Redemption. but i had to make a list of my personal favorite movies and this is what i came up with:

5) Duck Soup

i think i actually found the whole movie on youtube here. haven't checked yet cuz i got stuff to do. but this is my favorite Marx Bros movie. so funny. when i was little my favorite marx bro was Harpo because i could understand all the nonverbal humor. as i've gotten older, i've grown more and more fond of Groucho. he's just so smart and sharp tongued. enjoy if you have time.

4) Pink Panther - A Shot In The Dark

the second movie in the peter sellers pink panther series and my favorite of the series. the first one is also very good but inspector clouseau isn't the main character in that movie which is why it's not my favorite. another comedy classic that i can't live without.

3) Monty Python and the Quest for the Holy Grail

i love monty python. i grew up watching the tv show and seeing the movies with my parents. this is definitely my favorite as it is for many people. so much creativity. so many great quotes. one of those movies that can change your life. or at least turn you into one of those dorks that can't help but reference it constantly after you've seen it 200 times.

2) French Kiss

oh i love this movie! i've seen it so many times. i bought it on vhs back when it came out in the mid 90's and have seen it at least once a year since then. not to mention all the times i put it on when i'm having trouble falling asleep. it's not that it's boring, it's that it's just so comforting and familiar now. makes me feel all warm and fuzzy. and i still laugh out loud at a bunch of moments. kevin kline is perfect and i this is definitely my favorite meg ryan role. love it.

1) Amelie

this has been my all-time favorite movie since i first saw it back in 2001. the soundtrack is the most beautiful music. the visuals in this movie are breathtaking. and i love the story line and characters. i connected with amelie instantly. i'm tempted to learn enough french so that i don't need the subtitles. so lovely.

     i also wanna give notice to some "honorable mentions." the movie Elizabeth is fantastic and one of those movies i watch whenever i see that it's playing on tv. it doesn't matter the day or time. i will watch it. another movie i have to mention is Home For The Holidays. i have also seen this movie many times as it is my favorite family holiday movie. i watch it once a year either around thanksgiving or christmas. it has an amazing cast and is very funny and touching. plus it has my dad's favorite non sequitur: "speaking of teeth..."