The Godfather has topped the U.K.'s Empire magazine's list of the top 500 films of all time.
Raiders of the Lost Ark came in at No 2, followed by The Empire Strikes Back, Shawshank Redemption and Jaws.
The list was compiled from a vote by 150 directors, 50 film critics and more than 10,000 members of the public. A report about the Empire poll appearing on the BBC's website begins: "Well at least it wasn't Citizen Kane again."

What do you think?

Wow the Godfather #1......That has been playing a lot (really too much) lately on TV
Great film but since the "Sopranos" came along The Godfather seems so tame!
The #2 choice is a ???? surprise , but the masses have spoken.....Still a better movie than "return of the Jedi"
or Muppet's in space as I call it ;D..."Oooh Use The Force.....Woka woka"
Frank Oz physically died of embarrassment from that one!

Where is Snakes On A Plane in this U.K.'s Empire magazine's list of the top 500 films of all time?

I would agree that The Godfather and The Shawshank Redemption should be in the top 10, but I would pick The Godfather II as the top film, starring Robert DeNiro as a young Vito Corleone...ahh, but then again, it's a tough one, they're both so good. It's really a matter of opinion and personal tastes.

I have still yet to see The Godfather, so technically it is not my top film, but when a copy has been obtain, the necessary will be done.

The 500 films can be seen here.

I have still yet to see The Godfather, so technically it is not my top film, but when a copy has been obtain, the necessary will be done.
I only have it on VHS. I would go as far as to say it's a must see, both 1 & 2

I only have it on VHS. I would go as far as to say it's a must see, both 1 & 2
...and the third one?

...and the third one?
I think the first 2 films cover all that's needed. the 3rd has Andy Garcia and he's a good actor and all, but I don't like the 3rd. the first two are masterpieces and needed no encore.

I think the first 2 films cover all that's needed. the 3rd has Andy Garcia and he's a good actor and all, but I don't like the 3rd. the first two are masterpieces and needed no encore.
...as in most trilogies.

...as in most trilogies.
true...true.  what about a Quadilogy?

true...true.  what about a Quadilogy?
Indiana Jones lives up to it's name, but Temple Of Doom was dire.

Indiana Jones lives up to it's name, but Temple Of Doom was dire.
the movie did get a little too campy but the ride at Disneyland named after the movie is most excellent

For people who commit small crimes against the state.......
Rather than jail time at the taxpayers expense...
They should be forced to watch .Godfather  part 3 on a continuous loop for 1 week

They will never step out of line again!!!!

( just to be fair to them the gun & 1 cartridge will be issued)

Coppola tried to milk the cow too much & killed it on the 3rd try! :\'(

For people who commit small crimes against the state.......
Rather than jail time at the taxpayers expense...
They should be forced to watch .Godfather   part 3 on a continuous loop for 1 week

They will never step out of line again!!!!

( just to be fair to them the gun & 1 cartridge will be issued)

Coppola tried to milk the cow too much & killed it on the 3rd try! :\'(
I bear that in mind when I eventually view it.

For people who commit small crimes against the state.......
Rather than jail time at the taxpayers expense...
They should be forced to watch .Godfather   part 3 on a continuous loop for 1 week

They will never step out of line again!!!!

( just to be fair to them the gun & 1 cartridge will be issued)

Coppola tried to milk the cow too much & killed it on the 3rd try! :\'(
that's a good vivid description.  ;D  1 and 2 are superb, and are deserving of top movie list, but weird thing is, two of my best friends really like the third one too.  ???  each to his own.

Now where is Full Metal Jacket in this list?

Now where is Full Metal Jacket in this list?
I would add The Deer Hunter to the list also

I would add The Deer Hunter to the list also
I try and copy out the list later.

I would add The Deer Hunter to the list also


I did see that on the list, although it was pretty far down and alot of "lesser quality" movies that I'd have not put on the list came above it.  Oh well, to each his own, I guess.

There are alot of movies on the list that I have not heard of (nor obviously seen).  I like that it did include things from all decades (not just ones that have been out in the last year or two.)

(Still looking to see if "Snakes on a plane" made the list.  ;D 

For those of you that want to save time rather than sit through the entire movie......
heres "Snakes on a Plane"
The 30 second version
http://www.angryalien.com/aa/snakesplanebuns.asp

A Scene from the "Godfather"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzZRfC8n1Cc

  A report about the Empire poll appearing on the BBC's website begins: "Well at least it wasn't Citizen Kane again."


"You come to me with this list.  And this sled.  But you do not come to me with respect..."

...and the third one?


Don't even bother it was terrible, although I loved 1&2. I bought hubby the box set for Christmas a while ago.