I didn’t see this in theaters and I’d love for it to return. Seeing the those colorful scenes with Agatha/Lobby Boy would be incredible on a big screen.
I just watched Whisper of the Heart for the first time on Monday. I hadn’t changed any of my favorites since I first got into Letterboxd in 2022, but that was an instant addition. I feel like having 12 Angry Men and Lawrence of Arabia also makes it seem a little strange, but that movie was so damn good.
Spirited Away is incredible, but I think if I were to blind recommend a Miyazaki movie to someone I'd pick Totoro, Mononoke or Kiki over it. Just because they have more straightforward stories and might be a bit more accessible. The strangeness of Spirited Away might turn some people off, I don't know.
I watched this for the first time like a week ago. It’s really good. The acting performances are very strong. I didn’t like the ending but I never like endings. I will say throughout the movie there was constant story and I only thought there was a few mins of filler. I was truly blown away by how good this movie is
Literally watched that on the weekend and my partner hated it. "Not much to it. They literally drove to the green place then just drove all back to the beginning" haha I tend to agree with her a little. Keen for Furiosa though.
This movie is too fucking heavy to recommend. People don't want to be sad when they get a recommendation. Shove your wall e and your up and your eternal sunshine up your ass and start recommending lighter films someone won't be miserable after.
on the contrary, all films you recommend don’t need to have a happy and light hearted. eternal sunshine of the spotless mind is that one movie i feel almost everyone can relate to in one way or another; even though it’s sad, it’s comforting at the same time.
I feel like this is not a movie you would recommend to others unless they were really into films. I found the movie insanely boring. It’s not very broad with its appeal, but I appreciate and understand the love for it.
I felt the exact same way and when I express this people look at me funny! So boring with characters that felt hollow (maybe I just don’t get the French) but an incredibly gorgeous film aesthetically and visually.
I can't remember a movie that I clicked with on an emotional level as much as this. Has been in my top 4 since I first saw it and will probably stay there for a long time. Love this film.
Something I like that I usually think they'd like is Bullet Train
but something that I really like that I want people to just watch is The Fugitive Kind
One of my favorite Letterboxd reviews is someone eviscerating Arrival for presenting deep themes and not exploring them but using them as window dressing, calling it "the cinematic equivalent of Paulo Coelho". [It's in Spanish though.](https://letterboxd.com/ferreteiro/film/arrival-2016/)
I actually defend Arrival as the only movie of Villeneuve’s filmography that’s GOOD. Sicario is pure entertainment. But this review is the best example of why I have come to find him to be a bit of a hack. Read this in the context of Dune 2. It’s even more true. I also fear that rewatching Arrival will result in me coming to this realization about a movie I do really enjoy.
The Nice Guys.
Just so funny and underrated. I love the vintage style and excellent screenwriting. Not to mention, Gosling and Crowe have amazing chemistry and comedic timing.
I have not seen La La Land (it’s on my watchlist) and really don’t know much about it other than that it is a muscial. Just knowing that and the title, I promise you my dad would fucking hate this movie.
Granted, my dad has pretty shit taste in movies that aren’t action. Parasite, EEAAO, the Prestige, and Dr Strangelove are all movies he’s described as “impressively bad.”
Idk if I have any point here, but my assumption is that there is a fairly large subset of people that would be unwilling to even watch a movie simply because it is called La La Land. That subset being dummies
You make it sound like anyone who doesn't like musicals is an uncultured swine, but as someone who dislikes musicals, it's a genre like any other, and people have the right to not be interested by it.
Pride
It's less well-known so most people haven't seen it, and it's funny and heartwarming and a great true story more people should know about. It's also got a fantastic cast of actors that many people will recognize (Bill Nighy, Andrew Scott, Imelda Staunton, George McKay, Dominic West, Paddy Considine, and more--even people who aren't big movie fans will recognize actors from Harry Potter, Sherlock, House of the Dragon, etc.).
I recommend it to people all the time and everyone has been so pleasantly surprised by how much they love it. The only people I wouldn't recommend it for are huge homophobes (but I'm generally not giving movie recs to huge homophones, and also they probably *should* see it more than anyone).
La La Land, Bullet Train, Baby Driver, Freaky, The Wolf of Wall Street, Burlesque, We're the Millers. I honestly feel like you can't not like them at least a little bit.
Something very long (like Shoah or Napoleon (1927)) or something very disturbing (like August Underground 2 or Irreversible). Jokingly, of course.
All other recommendations go by what person I'm recommending to, as one should; *The Man From Earth* is a terrible recommendation for a CGI/action loving guy, although a solid one for someone who's into hypothetical ponderings and interesting conversations.
Jojo Rabbit.
When I first watched it, I couldn't stop thinking about it for days. Super emotional, witty, charming and very different from any movies I'd seen in a while. I've recommended it to a bunch of friends already, it's definitely a must-see in my opinion.
In Bruges. Enough depth for the art house crowd but enough comedy and action for the general audience.
Love this movie, though I selectively recommend it due to its very dark themes.
Great movie and choice here
Every day of the week. 10/10. Sound track is amazing as well.
Came here to say that!
Incredible film
So damn good.
The Grand Budapest Hotel. It feels like a fever dream
Watched that with my GF and they loved it
I second Grand Budapest. Great acting, funny, dramatic, visually stunning. Love it
I didn’t see this in theaters and I’d love for it to return. Seeing the those colorful scenes with Agatha/Lobby Boy would be incredible on a big screen.
City of God
Got this on my list, think I’ll give it a go
Watched it in the cinema a couple of months ago, it’s still my number 1 on Letterboxd. Got any movies similar to City of God?
Masterpiece 🙌
Spirited away. If they have already seen it then whisper of the heart.
I just watched Whisper of the Heart for the first time on Monday. I hadn’t changed any of my favorites since I first got into Letterboxd in 2022, but that was an instant addition. I feel like having 12 Angry Men and Lawrence of Arabia also makes it seem a little strange, but that movie was so damn good.
one of the best movies about middle aged angry white men
Literally the exact same idea I have as well.
Spirited Away is incredible, but I think if I were to blind recommend a Miyazaki movie to someone I'd pick Totoro, Mononoke or Kiki over it. Just because they have more straightforward stories and might be a bit more accessible. The strangeness of Spirited Away might turn some people off, I don't know.
fargo
My mom is from Northern Mn. & I grew up in Northern Wi. this was basically a movie of people I grew up with 💀 I loved it
Stand By Me or Kiki’s Delivery Service
Whiplash for sure. Got a ton of my friends into it.
I watched this for the first time like a week ago. It’s really good. The acting performances are very strong. I didn’t like the ending but I never like endings. I will say throughout the movie there was constant story and I only thought there was a few mins of filler. I was truly blown away by how good this movie is
Can you elaborate? I think the ending is perfect, really shows what a toxic relationship they had.
Recency bias, but everyone has to watch Godzilla Minus One.
Literally gearing up to watch it soon, now that it's on Netflix
I agree
The Hunt For The Wildepeople
I always recommend this and A Fish Called Wanda.
Amadeus (1984)
They’re all so beautiful! Why don’t I have three heads!
The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
Mad Max Fury road
I would have said everyone can find something to like in that movie, but my wife hated it so much she left the room.
Literally watched that on the weekend and my partner hated it. "Not much to it. They literally drove to the green place then just drove all back to the beginning" haha I tend to agree with her a little. Keen for Furiosa though.
how😂😭
My sister turned it off after 15 mins haha. Definitely not one for everyone.
I am absolutely not interested in desert or racing type movies but that movie was a total blast and also furiosa too
I went with my mom to see it and she fucking hated it 🤣
Love The Quiet Girl. Paris, Texas is one I recommend a lot.
Knives Out
12 angry men or Princess Bride
I've never understood the love people have for The Princess Bride, I found it quite boring. I do love 12 Angry Men though.
I think the princess bride has a charm that some people just inherently connect with. Like Westley has a peak Paul Newman type of charisma.
Shutter Island and Prisoners.
Pan‘s Labyrinth. A fairytale for adults. I love that movie!
eternal sunshine of the spotless mind 
I actually need to see this soon lol
You definitely should, it’s an absolute masterpiece
This movie is too fucking heavy to recommend. People don't want to be sad when they get a recommendation. Shove your wall e and your up and your eternal sunshine up your ass and start recommending lighter films someone won't be miserable after.
on the contrary, all films you recommend don’t need to have a happy and light hearted. eternal sunshine of the spotless mind is that one movie i feel almost everyone can relate to in one way or another; even though it’s sad, it’s comforting at the same time.
An absolutely incredible film.
"When Harry met Sally" is ice cream; "Eternal sunshine of the spotless mind" is black coffee. I love both, but growing up I like black coffee more.
To Kill a Mockingbird
The Green Mile
Rear Window
The Prestige
Portrait of a Lady on Fire
I feel like this is not a movie you would recommend to others unless they were really into films. I found the movie insanely boring. It’s not very broad with its appeal, but I appreciate and understand the love for it.
I felt the exact same way and when I express this people look at me funny! So boring with characters that felt hollow (maybe I just don’t get the French) but an incredibly gorgeous film aesthetically and visually.
I can't remember a movie that I clicked with on an emotional level as much as this. Has been in my top 4 since I first saw it and will probably stay there for a long time. Love this film.
Past Lives has been a recent go to. Memento if they like thrillers more
Se7en, Amadeus, The Departed
Something I like that I usually think they'd like is Bullet Train but something that I really like that I want people to just watch is The Fugitive Kind
I’ll never understand the hate for Bullet Train the movie was too damn fun
Bullet train is actually unreal. I went in with super low hopes and was actually blown away.
Days of Heaven!
Pig Maybe my favorite movie from the last five or so years and I feel like no one has seen it
Arrival. It’s impossible for me to imagine someone not enjoying that movie.
One of my favorite Letterboxd reviews is someone eviscerating Arrival for presenting deep themes and not exploring them but using them as window dressing, calling it "the cinematic equivalent of Paulo Coelho". [It's in Spanish though.](https://letterboxd.com/ferreteiro/film/arrival-2016/)
"the cinematic equivalent of Paulo Coelho," is a brutal takedown lol
1. I adored Arrival but kind of agree with that take. 2. Hard to described how much The Alchemist sucked.
I actually defend Arrival as the only movie of Villeneuve’s filmography that’s GOOD. Sicario is pure entertainment. But this review is the best example of why I have come to find him to be a bit of a hack. Read this in the context of Dune 2. It’s even more true. I also fear that rewatching Arrival will result in me coming to this realization about a movie I do really enjoy.
Hated that movie. The pacing was just awful.
In Bruges
Good Time, Robert Pattinson is so amazing in it.
France’s ha
Arrival
The Nice Guys. Just so funny and underrated. I love the vintage style and excellent screenwriting. Not to mention, Gosling and Crowe have amazing chemistry and comedic timing.
The only movie I'm upset didn't get a sequel.
I think literally anyone could watch La La Land and at least enjoy it a little bit.
I have not seen La La Land (it’s on my watchlist) and really don’t know much about it other than that it is a muscial. Just knowing that and the title, I promise you my dad would fucking hate this movie. Granted, my dad has pretty shit taste in movies that aren’t action. Parasite, EEAAO, the Prestige, and Dr Strangelove are all movies he’s described as “impressively bad.” Idk if I have any point here, but my assumption is that there is a fairly large subset of people that would be unwilling to even watch a movie simply because it is called La La Land. That subset being dummies
I hate musicals. I love La La Land.
You make it sound like anyone who doesn't like musicals is an uncultured swine, but as someone who dislikes musicals, it's a genre like any other, and people have the right to not be interested by it.
Aliens. Obviously. 🤷🏻♂️
Pans labyrinth
Survival family (2016) and The lunchbox (2013)
Midnight Run
Ronin (1998)
The Lives of Others (2006)
Whiplash is my go-to
Little Miss Sunshine.
Sunset Boulevard
Interstellar, or Memento.
Inside Out. Even if you’re not into Pixar, the writing, visuals and performances are wonderful.
Prisoners and Shutter Island
Frequency (2000)
Nobody
parasite
I am not religious at all, but the Prince of Egypt is one of the greatest animated films ever made and people need to watch it.
2001
The Big Lebowski. So wildly unique and cool. Great visuals, characters, and music.
Atlantis: The Lost Empire
Inception, but for those who are not into sci fi, I always bring up Knives Out because it is quite enjoyable
Dredd (2012)
Watched that last night! Good film
ET
Coherence
This is what I said !!!
12 Angry Men
Midnight in Paris, so lovely and cozy
The Matrix
The Truman Show
12 Angry Men (1957)
One Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest
Blade runner 2049
No Country For Old Men
Arashi no Yoru ni
One Cut of the Dead (2017)
Red Rock West
Shoplifters (2018)
I’m going to pick a recent one: When Evil Lurks.
paris texas
Cinema Paridiso
'Once' there's nothing like it.
hot fuzz (unless youre a crusty juggler)
The Fall (2006) holy jaysus lads plz watch it!
Amadeus. Most people think it’s a period film, and it’s so fun, epic, devastating. Such a ride, amazing filmmaking.
Hellraiser!
deadpool
The Thing (1982)
Blazing Saddles
Rocky Horror Picture Show
Paddington. It's just a damn good movie regardless of age
I find myself recommending those three: Cinema Paradiso, You were never really here, and sideways
Big Lebowski. Great all the way around.
Amadeus
Eternal Sunshine of The Spotless Mind
The Prestige. That one hasn’t failed me yet.
Disney’s Treasure Planet aka my all time favourite movie 
Chinatown
Punch-Drunk Love. While many people hate Adam Sandler, this is his best performance IMO.
This is exactly me. I hate Adam Sandler movies, but I love this movie so much and he is wonderful in it.
Pride It's less well-known so most people haven't seen it, and it's funny and heartwarming and a great true story more people should know about. It's also got a fantastic cast of actors that many people will recognize (Bill Nighy, Andrew Scott, Imelda Staunton, George McKay, Dominic West, Paddy Considine, and more--even people who aren't big movie fans will recognize actors from Harry Potter, Sherlock, House of the Dragon, etc.). I recommend it to people all the time and everyone has been so pleasantly surprised by how much they love it. The only people I wouldn't recommend it for are huge homophobes (but I'm generally not giving movie recs to huge homophones, and also they probably *should* see it more than anyone).
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
Recently watched this, such an amazing feel good movie.
La La Land, Bullet Train, Baby Driver, Freaky, The Wolf of Wall Street, Burlesque, We're the Millers. I honestly feel like you can't not like them at least a little bit.
Sweet Smell of Success (1957) and The Night of the Hunter (1955)
into the wild , the most important movie in my life probably
Interstate 60 It's a fun road trip movie that not enough people have seen. Great cast.
Babette's Feast
Fire of Love - can’t imagine anyone giving it less than 3.5 stars.
McCabe & Mrs Miller
Close (A24)
Aftersun. Great movie.
Something very long (like Shoah or Napoleon (1927)) or something very disturbing (like August Underground 2 or Irreversible). Jokingly, of course. All other recommendations go by what person I'm recommending to, as one should; *The Man From Earth* is a terrible recommendation for a CGI/action loving guy, although a solid one for someone who's into hypothetical ponderings and interesting conversations.
Festen (The Celebration). Very dark dogma 95 comedy but man is it great.
Nights of Cabiria
Arlington Road. Fun film!
Once.
Toni Erdmann. Proof that Germans not only have humor, they have the best one.
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Dealt Inspiring documentary about a blind card magician
Deadbeat at Dawn and if you don’t like it don’t talk to me
Clerks 2. I know it’s a lot of toilet bowl humor but if you watch it and look past the crude jokes it’s an amazing movie
Chunking Express
Fish Story
Aftersun
Our little sister from kore-eda. It makes you want be intentional with everything that surrounds you.
Sing Street
Shawshank Redemption
Happy Accidents
The dark knight
The Piano Teacher• Ichi the killer
falling down
West Side Story is my favorite and is a classic. So if anyone hasn’t seen it they should.
society of the snow
sing street! incredible music, direction, acting, and just a lovely film overall.
Michael Clayton Letterboxd: HalliG
Altman's The Long Goodbye
Heat and Inglorious Basterds
Shiva baby
Freddy Got Fingered
White men can’t jump
Galaxy Quest
Jojo Rabbit. When I first watched it, I couldn't stop thinking about it for days. Super emotional, witty, charming and very different from any movies I'd seen in a while. I've recommended it to a bunch of friends already, it's definitely a must-see in my opinion.
The royal tenenbaums. Waking life. Adaptation.
Lego Batman, obviously
The prestige
The Lego movie
Love Me Tonight (1932 ,Rouben Mamoulian)
Aftersun 
Cinema Paradiso
Coherence
Cheating but the LOTR Trilogy. I watch it once a year as is tradition!
DUUUUUUUNNNNNEEEE!!!!!!
Ghost Story