Top Movies of the 70s




The Top Movies of the 70s. We're getting there people

1. The Sting (1973) It's a great movie and keeps you guessing the entire movie. You, in the end, are the one who gets stung.

2. Fiddler on the Roof (1971) It's inspiring yet sad, with funny parts mixed in and great songs. It is home to one of the quotes of the schpiel that my parents deliver when we leave the house. "Remember who you are, and what God expects of you" which is a variation of Tevye's, "Because we know who we are, and what God expects of us."

3. Superman (1978) Christopher Reeve will always be the true Superman, no matter what they do in "Smallville" or whatever its called. Tom Welling may be cute enough for other roles, but cute's not enough to boot Christopher Reeve out.

4. Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975) The funny Monty Python, I must include it. Best part: The Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch.

5. Heaven Can Wait (1978) It's fun, and sort of touching too.

6. Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971) Has awesome songs and the magic is great. Don't we wish that we could do that to scare off invaders?

7. Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971) That's my favorite version of it. It's more...magical I guess. Roald Dahl had the pure ideas and I feel that this one brings them into reality better.

8. Star Wars: A New Hope (1977) It's Star Wars, and not one of the new stupid ones.

9. Return of the Pink Panther (1975) "He's out of ammunition." "He's out of his mind, that's what he's out of." Clouseau is just so stupidly silly that you can't help but love him.

10.American Graffiti (1973) I was really hoping it wouldn't come down to this, but the 70s were so shabby on movies, that it comes down to this. It's the best out of what we've got left if I'm not missing something.

In Honor of My Brother, Caleb: Patton (1970)

Most Disconnected Plot, but with potential at the beginning: Tommy (Okay, actually, I’ve only ever seen the stage version, which, judging by summaries, seems like it’s better than the movie)


There you have it. 80s are tomorrow.

Comments

Amy R said…
"The Sting" and "Fiddler" have to be some of my favorites here, too. I agree that the 70's was a pretty lame decade as far as rewatchable movies. However, I thought of another silly but fun one from the 70's that I can stand to watch over and over. Its probably better than "American Graffiti" on the end of your list: "Apple Dumpling Gang."
February 18, 2008 at 8:59 AM
Beth said…
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February 19, 2008 at 9:06 PM
Beth said…
"Aristocats" and "Robin Hood" (the two cartoon Disney movies from the 70's) both trump "American Graffiti."
February 19, 2008 at 9:08 PM
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