#this has been sitting in my drafts FOREEEEVEEEER

[thatcrazycrowgirl]

Movie Tag Game!

I’m suuuuper late with responding to this, but I was tagged by @nemo-my-name-forevermore​​ a while back and finally got around to finishing it. lol Thanks for the tag, dearie! This was fun to answer! ^_^

My favorite movies, (in no particular order):

1. 1776 (1972)

This film is near-perfection with the casting, the writing, the music, and even the lighting. The cast’s chemistry is fantastic, and script has both a lot of wit and intelligence in it. I literally never get tired of watching this one.

2. Singin’ in the Rain (1952)

Come on, what can I say about this fantastic movie that hasn’t already been said? I loved it as a kid and I still love it now. Watching Gene Kelly dance never fails to make me smile.

3. Beauty and the Beast (1991)

My favorite Disney movie and the very definition of a “modern classic”. Like with my previous entry, what praise can I heap upon this film that hasn’t already been said? The animation is beautiful, the musical score is iconic, and the script and voice work are amazing. I just simply adore it!

4. Clue (1985)

Even to this day, I’m still uncertain how so many movies based on board games/toys fail so spectacularly, but this one manages to actually be good. Perhaps it’s due to the smart script and fantastic cast of comedic legends. But nevertheless, I still consider it a perfect example of blending physical and verbal comedy. Not to mention, it’s just so much fun! If you’re looking for a movie to watch with a bunch of friends some evening just to have a good time, I would highly recommend this one!

5. The Brothers Grimm (2005)

This film is a fucking trainwreck, but damn if it ain’t a good time. It was my favorite film as a teenager, and even now, it’s a trainwreck I would still gladly ride again and again. (And believe it or not, it was THIS film that got me interested in researching fairy tales and the real Grimm Brothers in the first place.)

6. The Phantom of the Opera (2004)

Another film that has its flaws, but has a special place in my heart. You can’t deny that the film is beautiful to look at, and hearing the musical’s score with a 100-piece orchestra truly makes this a treat for the eyes and ears. (I still remember hearing/seeing the overture in the movie theater. It was mind-blowing.)

7. Cinderella (2015)

Just an overall feel-good movie. Very few films nowadays inspire me to want to be a better person the way this film does. In my opinion, it shows a very good example of how allowing yourself to soften your heart at times and learning to trust that things will work out for the best, even when a situation is out of your hands is not a bad thing. (Also, I don’t care what anyone says, I still stand by the opinion that this was one of the few Disney live action remakes done right.)

8. Treasure Planet (2002)

I was obsessed with this film as a teenager. A neat retelling of the classic RLS story with some awesome worldbuilding and an amazing soundtrack. Right up there with “Beauty and the Beast” as one of my top favorite Disney movies, this one is truly an underrated gem! (Also, it’s 2021 and I’m still waiting for my solar surfer. Come on, science, get on this!)

9. A Royal Affair (2012)

Hands down, one of the best recent historical films I’ve ever seen. It’s well-acted, well-paced and gorgeous to look at. Another detail I appreciate is that all three of the leads are sympathetic in some form or another, so it doesn’t fall into the lazy trope of “demonizing” one-third of the love triangle, for the sake of the main couple. It’s mostly in Danish, but if you love historical romances and don’t mind reading subtitles, it’s a recommended watch!

10. Copying Beethoven (2006)

This film means so much to me, I can’t even describe. Even back when I first saw it at 13 years old, it touched me somehow. No, it’s not the most accurate to the composer’s life, but it’s one of the biggest things that got me interested in Beethoven and his music, and I will always appreciate this movie for that.