My Top Ten Favorite Movies

Hey All!!  It's been so long since I've written here.  My life has been pretty hectic.  First I'd like to share my new Amazon.com Store site. http://astore.amazon.com/kimberly-20.   Please check it out, send me feedback (if any) or any comments you may have.  So, believe it or not my laptop hard-drive died and I lost the reviews I'd written for this blog, so until I can rewrite and post one, I thought I'd share my current top ten favorite movies...

10. Spaceballs
 I just had to include one of Mel Brooks' satires!  This one is one of my favorites of his, along with Robin Hood: Men in Tights.  Movies that make fun of classics are always enjoyable!!

9. Forest Gump
"Life is like a box of chocolates....." To me, this is one of Tom Hanks' greatest roles ever!  There are so many memorable lines and characters.

8. Rudy
While I was not born when this first came out, once I did see it I was hooked.  I'm a sucker for inspirational stories and this definitely fits!

7. The Mighty Ducks 
Who could forget the crazy bunch of kids who quack before each hockey game!  I love all three of the films that came from this series.  And yes, it's inspirational too!!!

6. Gladiator
Probably my favorite Russell Crowe movie ever! I think stories where the hero ends up killed are so much more powerful and inspiring!  It shows you how much impact that person had on others.

5. The Patriot
I love period pieces.  Especially during Colonial America. In a way, it's a visual sense of how much America has changed both in how the country is governed and how cities were born.

4. Harry Potter
Yes there is magic, wizardry and witchcraft in these movies (and books which the movies are based on), but underneath it all is a young boy trying to find out who he is while fighting for his life, and discovering his true purpose. 

3. That Thing You Do
One Hit Wonders!!....Or should I say Oneders!!  This movie is a favorite in my family. We always enjoy watching it together!!

2. New Moon
 While I did love Twilight, I actually thought this movie was better.  I have always loved the character of Jacob, and this movie really made me love him even more.  He always tries to do the right thing and be a good friend, even if it hurts him or endangers others.

And my number one movie is......

1.  Lord of the Rings
Anyone who knows me would not be shocked that this is my number one.  The three Lord of the Rings movies are my absolute favorites, and the biggest inspirations for me to pursue film in school.  I still watch them, especially with cast commentary (It's so funny!!), whenever I have time.

So these are my top ten favorite movies.....I'd love to hear other top ten favorites!!  Especially why they have made the list!!