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dvdlover · 04-06-2003, 11:14 PM

What are the best popcorn movies?

Some of my favorites in no particular order are:

-Jurassic Park
-The Lost World: Jurassic Park
-Jurassic Park III
-The Mummy
-Men In Black
-Speed
-Spider-Man
-Terminator 2: Judgement Day
-The 6th Day
-Mask of Zorro
-Rush Hour 2

Those are the ones that I own on dvd (the first 8) or would want to own (the last 3). I think it's rare that a popcorn movie is very good. Anyways you can name as many as you want...

rolisme · 04-06-2003, 11:18 PM

I like:

Charlie's Angels
Conan the Barbarian (I dunno if this would be considered a pop corn movie

)
Point Break
The Terminator
Die Hard

orf · 04-06-2003, 11:26 PM

-Jet Li movies
-almost anything by Jackie Chan
-Hard Boiled
-The Killer
-Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within
-Dragon Inn
-Anything really on the Hong Kong Legends label

Darksim · 04-06-2003, 11:57 PM

Maybe if I had a fucking microwave that worked I could make some popcorn! :rar:

Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Gladiator
Final Destination
Ocean's Eleven
Armaggedon
Die Hard
Formula 51
The Matrix

asphodel5 · 04-07-2003, 12:27 AM

I like the following:

Die Hards
Charlie's Angels
Starship Troopers
John Woo and other Hong Kong action films
T2
Requiem for a Dream
The Mummy movies
Shaolin Soccer
Pantera: 3 Vulgar Videos From Hell
etc.

sub780lime · 04-07-2003, 02:23 AM

Die Hard
The Mummy
Armageddon

Indyphantom · 04-07-2003, 03:07 AM

some older great ones too!

The Blues Brothers (hope they upgrade that DVD!)
The Cannonball Run
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Temple of Doom
Superman II
Under Siege
Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home
Top Gun (refuse to buy until upgrade)

04-07-2003, 05:39 AM

What the hell is a "popcorn movie?" ROFL, I'd really like to know before placing my answer.

Avid · 04-07-2003, 05:57 AM

I have a sinking feeling I will never own it, but one of my favorite popcorn flicks is Star Wars.

Nyarlathotep · 04-07-2003, 05:57 AM

I've always felt that they are movies that are pretty much purely entertainment, with no real message or need to think about anything. Movies during which you can shut off your brain and have a good time. Men in Black, The Rock, Blade, and American Pie would be movies I'd consider good "popcorn flicks". Of course, there's lots more, but that's off the top of my head. I don't see how anybody could consider Requiem for a Dream a popcorn flick, though..

04-07-2003, 06:27 AM

Based on Nyarlathotep's description, I'll list the following for myself:

Deep Blue Sea
Starship Troopers
Legend of Drunken Master
Top Gun
Rush Hour
Spider-Man
Rumble in the Bronx
Gremlins
Star Wars Series
The Karate Kid 1 & 2
Friday the 13th Series

asphodel5 · 04-07-2003, 06:36 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Nyarlathotep
I don't see how anybody could consider Requiem for a Dream a popcorn flick, though..

I just threw that in to see if anyone would actually read my post. I'm glad that you saw my little joke

nimrod's son · 04-07-2003, 06:42 AM

My favorites (not counting Star Wars and stuff that hasn't been released yet) are Back to the Future and of course, Jurassic Park. Also, Moulin Rouge, if that fits the description.

I think Requiem for a Dream is the anti popcorn movie - especially because it's not recommended to be eating while watching it.

Soggy Bagel's Revenge! · 04-07-2003, 06:50 AM

My absolute favorite #1 watch-it-all-the-time popcorn movie is "SCREAM". It's not really at all scary, which is really why it's so charming. Just an incredibly entertaining, well-done pseudo-comedy.

Other favorites are the original "Nightmare on Elm Street" and "Friday the 13th" -- great party movies

...of course it could just be the fact that "Scream" has cute Matthew Lillard, "Nightmare on Elm Street" has cute young Johnny Depp, and "Friday the 13th" has cute young Kevin Bacon...

Arigato,
Brook

Soggy Bagel's Revenge! · 04-07-2003, 06:52 AM

I can watch "Requiem for a Dream" casually as a popcorn movie

Arigato,
Brook

brian1234 · 04-07-2003, 07:09 AM

The Big Lebowski
Tog Gun (I also refuse to buy this until a special edition comes out)
T2
Jurassic Park
Die Hard Trilogy

MrTony · 04-07-2003, 07:18 AM

I agree with many that have already been mentioned, but my favorite movie for pure fun may be Desperado.

brian1234 · 04-07-2003, 07:36 AM

Desparado slipped my mind when i made my list, that would probably be #2 on my list.

The Limey · 04-07-2003, 09:11 AM

Batman Forever (I don't give a toss what anyone says..i love it!)
Spider-Man
Attack of The Clones
Speed
Jurassic Park

Nyarlathotep · 04-07-2003, 09:38 AM

I don't think I'd consider Starship Troopers a popcorn flick.. Well, maybe. To me, it's more a thinking movie disguised as a popcorn flick.

dbmottle · 04-07-2003, 02:00 PM

Jaws
The Rock
Face/Off
True Lies
Con Air
Die Hards 1, 2, and 3
Terminator 2
Blade II
Jurassic Park
Goldeneye
Gladiator
Independence Day
Speed
Fast and the Furious
Gone in 60 seconds
Mission Impossible
the Fifth Element
U-571
Planet of the Apes (Charlton Heston)
Resident Evil
X-Men

Fightguard · 04-07-2003, 05:33 PM

Best of the Best

asphodel5 · 04-07-2003, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Nyarlathotep
I don't think I'd consider Starship Troopers a popcorn flick.. Well, maybe. To me, it's more a thinking movie disguised as a popcorn flick.

That's true. I like the way that you descibed it as "a thinking movie disguised as a popcorn flick". I guess I wasn't thinking of all of the fascist overtones when I made my list. I was thinking of it as an over-the-top movie that is great fun to watch. I guess the combination of the two elements makes it appealing for me.

darthbenbo · 04-07-2003, 07:19 PM

Hook
Grosse Pointe Blank
Big Lebowski
Dogma
Boondock Saints
Wayne's World
Bottle Rocket
Edward Scissorhands

i usually opt for comedies when it comes to "just throwing something in."

Happy Scrappy · 04-07-2003, 10:27 PM

I have seen far to many popcorm movies that just SUCKED HARD, but there have been many that were able to stick with me afterwards, movies that I put on for background sound or just because I have nothing else to do and I'm not in the mood to think about what movie I want to see:

Anything by Kevin Smith (Clerks, Mallrats, Chasing Amy, Dogma, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back)
The Die Hard movies
All 5 Star Wars movies (um...

please don't ask how I got them on DVD...

)
The Batman movies (Yes, all of them. All 4. No, I'm not masochistic. Well, maybe a little...)
The Men in Black movies
The Back to the Future movies (GOD, how many series do I have up here now?)
Spider-Man (There, that's better)
The Core (yea, it's still in theaters, but it's pure popcorn fun)
Michael Bay films
Street Fighter

EVIL DEAD!!!!!
Now that I've admitted to the last two, I think I'd better start running like hell before the s*** hits the fan.

Nyarlathotep · 04-08-2003, 05:26 AM

What on earth do you mean "admitted to" for Evil Dead? ED is a great movie, and I'm pretty sure there are quite a few fans on the forum..

04-06-2003, 11:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
dvdlover Actor Join Date: Jul 2002	Best popcorn movies to own What are the best popcorn movies? Some of my favorites in no particular order are: -Jurassic Park -The Lost World: Jurassic Park -Jurassic Park III -The Mummy -Men In Black -Speed -Spider-Man -Terminator 2: Judgement Day -The 6th Day -Mask of Zorro -Rush Hour 2 Those are the ones that I own on dvd (the first 8) or would want to own (the last 3). I think it's rare that a popcorn movie is very good. Anyways you can name as many as you want...

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JAG	What the hell is a "popcorn movie?" ROFL, I'd really like to know before placing my answer.

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Avid Actor Join Date: Nov 2001	I have a sinking feeling I will never own it, but one of my favorite popcorn flicks is Star Wars. __________________ OAR or :barf:

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Nyarlathotep Actor Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: So. Cal.	I've always felt that they are movies that are pretty much purely entertainment, with no real message or need to think about anything. Movies during which you can shut off your brain and have a good time. Men in Black, The Rock, Blade, and American Pie would be movies I'd consider good "popcorn flicks". Of course, there's lots more, but that's off the top of my head. I don't see how anybody could consider Requiem for a Dream a popcorn flick, though.. __________________ The Crawling Chaos' DVDs and favorite movies.

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JAG	Based on Nyarlathotep's description, I'll list the following for myself: Deep Blue Sea Starship Troopers Legend of Drunken Master Top Gun Rush Hour Spider-Man Rumble in the Bronx Gremlins Star Wars Series The Karate Kid 1 & 2 Friday the 13th Series

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nimrod's son Actor Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: NY	My favorites (not counting Star Wars and stuff that hasn't been released yet) are Back to the Future and of course, Jurassic Park. Also, Moulin Rouge, if that fits the description. I think Requiem for a Dream is the anti popcorn movie - especially because it's not recommended to be eating while watching it. __________________ "Brendon there's nothing wrong with lying to women. Or the government. Or parents. Or God." - Coach Jon McGuirk

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Soggy Bagel's Revenge! Actor Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Denver, Colorado	My absolute favorite #1 watch-it-all-the-time popcorn movie is "SCREAM". It's not really at all scary, which is really why it's so charming. Just an incredibly entertaining, well-done pseudo-comedy. Other favorites are the original "Nightmare on Elm Street" and "Friday the 13th" -- great party movies ...of course it could just be the fact that "Scream" has cute Matthew Lillard, "Nightmare on Elm Street" has cute young Johnny Depp, and "Friday the 13th" has cute young Kevin Bacon... Arigato, Brook __________________ Whitney Houston is unanimously considered to be a talentless crack-addicted prostitute, but she's still proud to be 82% better than Star Wars. Teh video. \| Teh audio. \| Teh win! ...And please, for the love of god, don't be this guy.

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Happy Scrappy Actor Join Date: Feb 2002	I have seen far to many popcorm movies that just SUCKED HARD, but there have been many that were able to stick with me afterwards, movies that I put on for background sound or just because I have nothing else to do and I'm not in the mood to think about what movie I want to see: Anything by Kevin Smith (Clerks, Mallrats, Chasing Amy, Dogma, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back) The Die Hard movies All 5 Star Wars movies (um... please don't ask how I got them on DVD... ) The Batman movies (Yes, all of them. All 4. No, I'm not masochistic. Well, maybe a little...) The Men in Black movies The Back to the Future movies (GOD, how many series do I have up here now?) Spider-Man (There, that's better) The Core (yea, it's still in theaters, but it's pure popcorn fun) Michael Bay films Street Fighter EVIL DEAD!!!!! Now that I've admitted to the last two, I think I'd better start running like hell before the s*** hits the fan. __________________ If trees could scream, would we be so cavalier about cutting them down? We might, if they screamed all the time, for no good reason.

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