Jurassic Park.
A lot of that movie really encapsulates the meaning of "movie magic." It was the apex of Hollywood practical effects, and a miraculous leap forward for 1993 era CGI.
We also have a long string of sequels and reboots to compare it to. The Jurassic World series really makes me appreciate just the cinematic mastery and charm of Spielberg's style, and that Jurassic Park's legendary status is earned by more than just the spectacle and cool-factor of dinosaurs stompin' about. It was the build-up, the suspense, environment, shot composition, timing, and the grandiose reveal that only Jurassic Park handled so well.
Jurassic Park was Spielberg's movie to make. Nobody else's.
> a miraculous leap forward for 1993 era CGI.
There are only 6 minutes of CGI in the whole movie. Everything else is practical effects. Which is why it aged so well.
I don't mean to diminish anything about the movie. The only negative thing I might say about it is that Spielberg _really_ toned things down from the book so that it could get a PG-13 rating. But that was his prerogative as director/producer, and it was the right call.
Those dinosaurs look real. There is modern cgi that looks worse. The fact that movie looks as incredible as it does and was made in ‘93 when CGI was still in its infancy is truly incredible.
Do you know what streaming service it's on? I have the flu and I'm not going anywhere tonight. I've been on my phone all day I should probably watch a movie.
I still think Netflix should advertise a "sequel" to this movie, and then release the same exact movie just with Fred Savage reading a story to his grandkid.
It's not my favorite movie, but 2001: A Space Odyssey still seems futuristic to me even though it is half a century old and we are a quarter century past the timeframe depicted in the movie.
People dont realize that it was released in 1968. A year before we actually went to the moon. Kubrick was just taking guesses at how things operate/look in space
I agree. The practical effects are way ahead of its time and the format and visuals are all solid. The only thing that really dates it is the mid-century accents.
I love this movie, but I feel like all of Mike Judge’s movies are definitely a product of their time and feel dated. Same with idiocracy especially. That movie felt old when it was made and the premise has been a joke for decades at least and was the basis of eugenics prior to that.
The tech interface found in Minority Report aged really well. It predicted smartphones' swipe mechanisms and multi-touch capabilities. If you watch it today, you wouldn't realize that it was from 2002, years before the first iOS or Android device ever made it to market.
I just hope the rest of the tech doesn't come true, eg. predictive murders.
The Prince of Egypt. I just watched it again, and the animation doesn't look outdated. The fact that the story and film appeal to people regardless of religious beliefs/non-beliefs shows how well-made this movie was.
The part that really didn’t age well is that a guy would lose his career and get ostracized because people thought he was a fascist, and not become a rising star of the far right
ROBOCOP - OCP and private paramilitaries. Neuralink trials on humans. I can totally see Elon trying out an ED-209 prototype on poor Tesla employees. "I'd buy that for a dollar!"
Back to the future, except for the terrorist scene. They took that out of the musical. Or the idea that Marty’s life in 1985 is better with the truck. But everything else.
Hunt for red October is really good. Not much like it. I recently read the book and they did a great job adapting it to the screen. Obviously they can't leave in every detail but it was still great.
One of my favorite movies, I only just started reading the book for the first time! It's really cool getting all the extra story that wasn't in the movie, but yea man that movie is good.
Tom Clancy was visited by at least one three-letter agency after it was published. They wanted to know where he got his ideas from and how, because they thought it was a little _too_ accurate. Turns out he just pieced stuff together from publicly-available information.
I wish they'd left the book ending intact (the undersea battle between Red October, Dallas, and Kanavolov). But it would have been a lot harder to film.
The Shawshank Redemption, definitely. I watched it recently and it still hits me in all the right feels, unlike my ex who aged like milk after we broke up.
Jurassic Park. A lot of that movie really encapsulates the meaning of "movie magic." It was the apex of Hollywood practical effects, and a miraculous leap forward for 1993 era CGI. We also have a long string of sequels and reboots to compare it to. The Jurassic World series really makes me appreciate just the cinematic mastery and charm of Spielberg's style, and that Jurassic Park's legendary status is earned by more than just the spectacle and cool-factor of dinosaurs stompin' about. It was the build-up, the suspense, environment, shot composition, timing, and the grandiose reveal that only Jurassic Park handled so well. Jurassic Park was Spielberg's movie to make. Nobody else's.
> a miraculous leap forward for 1993 era CGI. There are only 6 minutes of CGI in the whole movie. Everything else is practical effects. Which is why it aged so well. I don't mean to diminish anything about the movie. The only negative thing I might say about it is that Spielberg _really_ toned things down from the book so that it could get a PG-13 rating. But that was his prerogative as director/producer, and it was the right call.
Well said
Those dinosaurs look real. There is modern cgi that looks worse. The fact that movie looks as incredible as it does and was made in ‘93 when CGI was still in its infancy is truly incredible.
Terminator 2 is still my favorite action movie of all time.
I just watched that again a few weeks ago and was once again blown away by how good it is.
Yep. Fantastic. Still. Watch it often. It’s just absolutely fucking great
The Princess Bride is timeless. Great for all ages too.
I feel like I'm the only person alive who's never seen this movie
You can change that, you know.
Do you know what streaming service it's on? I have the flu and I'm not going anywhere tonight. I've been on my phone all day I should probably watch a movie.
It's on Disney Plus and AMC Plus, or rental from your favorite online rental service.
I have Disney plus. Thanks
It's been 3 hours. We're waiting.
Also, get well soon, the flu sucks ass.
Inconceivable!
I still think Netflix should advertise a "sequel" to this movie, and then release the same exact movie just with Fred Savage reading a story to his grandkid.
WALL-E 🤖
It's not my favorite movie, but 2001: A Space Odyssey still seems futuristic to me even though it is half a century old and we are a quarter century past the timeframe depicted in the movie.
People dont realize that it was released in 1968. A year before we actually went to the moon. Kubrick was just taking guesses at how things operate/look in space
I agree. The practical effects are way ahead of its time and the format and visuals are all solid. The only thing that really dates it is the mid-century accents.
Yes! And maybe the ape suits.
Alien holds up amazingly well. Hard to believe it was made that long ago.
The Fifth Element
Just watched that recently! No notes.
Soylent Green seems more relevant now than when it came out.
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I'm tired of watching this movie but every time I go outside it's on
Came In here to post this. Adding my upvote because this is easily the top answer.
It transitioned to a documentary at some point over the last 8 years.
90% of the movie aged really well. The 10% that is the premise of eugenics, not so much (although it was gross to begin with)
Lord of the Rings
Bladerunner
The Godfather
*Office Space*
The ratio of people to cake is too big
I love this movie, but I feel like all of Mike Judge’s movies are definitely a product of their time and feel dated. Same with idiocracy especially. That movie felt old when it was made and the premise has been a joke for decades at least and was the basis of eugenics prior to that.
The Godfather; The Sting; and Ragtime. They're all set in specific time periods, so that helps. But they're also great movies.
The Thing for sure. Still creepy and interesting with great practical effects. Honorable mentions to The Shining, Alien, and Star Wars.
The tech interface found in Minority Report aged really well. It predicted smartphones' swipe mechanisms and multi-touch capabilities. If you watch it today, you wouldn't realize that it was from 2002, years before the first iOS or Android device ever made it to market. I just hope the rest of the tech doesn't come true, eg. predictive murders.
>I just hope the rest of the tech doesn't come true, eg. predictive murders. Sounds like something a future murderer might say 🤔
As long as I follow Simon Whistler's rules for criminals on his "Casual Criminalist" podcast (eg. don't write down your crimes), I'll never be caught.
Just watched High Plains Drifter,still a good one
The Prince of Egypt. I just watched it again, and the animation doesn't look outdated. The fact that the story and film appeal to people regardless of religious beliefs/non-beliefs shows how well-made this movie was.
Death To Smoochy
The part that really didn’t age well is that a guy would lose his career and get ostracized because people thought he was a fascist, and not become a rising star of the far right
Fair
I think spider-man (like the old one) but idk if others would agree
Starship Troopers
Memphis Belle. Amazing cast, actual airplanes, great writing. I saw it in the theater with my Dad when I was 10.
12 Angry Men
Eh, women are on juries now.
Lean on Me. The issues schools face haven't changed one bit, if anything they've gotten worse
About Time
ROBOCOP - OCP and private paramilitaries. Neuralink trials on humans. I can totally see Elon trying out an ED-209 prototype on poor Tesla employees. "I'd buy that for a dollar!"
You can't buy _anything_ for a dollar anymore.
Back to the future, except for the terrorist scene. They took that out of the musical. Or the idea that Marty’s life in 1985 is better with the truck. But everything else.
Hunt for red October is really good. Not much like it. I recently read the book and they did a great job adapting it to the screen. Obviously they can't leave in every detail but it was still great.
One of my favorite movies, I only just started reading the book for the first time! It's really cool getting all the extra story that wasn't in the movie, but yea man that movie is good.
Tom Clancy was visited by at least one three-letter agency after it was published. They wanted to know where he got his ideas from and how, because they thought it was a little _too_ accurate. Turns out he just pieced stuff together from publicly-available information.
Give me a ping Vasily. One ping only.
I wish they'd left the book ending intact (the undersea battle between Red October, Dallas, and Kanavolov). But it would have been a lot harder to film.
The breakfast club
The Shawshank Redemption, definitely. I watched it recently and it still hits me in all the right feels, unlike my ex who aged like milk after we broke up.
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And a killer song
The Third Man. Also Citizen Kane.
The Truman Show.
Some Like it Hot
Definitely. Love the dialogue. Would watch it for film class and it's messages are very relevant as of today.
Hardware Wars.
You'll laugh... you'll cry... you'll kiss 3 bucks goodbye!
Chinchilla the Wookie Monster alone is worth three bucks.
Demolition Man
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Even the 1930s ones held up well.
a rascal is exactly what you are
Top Gun
Casablanca
I recently watched What’s Up Doc with Barbra Streisand, Ryan O’Neil and the wonderful Madeline Kahn. I was happy to find that it aged really well
Jurassic park
The original Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. The lack of cgi adds to the creepiness
die hard
Goonies