See 50 - 46 of TinCan Cinema's Top 50 Films after the jump.These films are our FAVORITE films. They were not judged on their underlying messages or social change that they brought upon the world. If that were so, the list would look drastically different. Take this list as a showcase of the films that are musts in the eyes of TinCan. We also chose to not list "comedies" in our list. As much as we love Kingpin, Old School, and Wedding Crashers, it would be unfair to judge them with different criteria than the other films. Maybe sometime down the road, we could compile our own smaller list for comedies.
50. Saw (2004)
Saw is the story of two men who wake up in an industrial bathroom, chained to the wall, playing a game for the amusement of a serial killer named "Jigsaw". The men are left a voice recording with instructions, to kill the other by 6:00 if they wish to make it out alive. While the serial killer claims to have superior motives for his infamous 'game', the film is no lack of gritty survival. Saw is a gripping tale, that is a MUST for anyone who enjoys a good scary movie or with a twisty plot.
Saw is easily my favorite horror flick of the decade. This was James Wan's first big budget film and would go on to leave as director for the rest of the franchise and work as an Executive producer for the following 'Saw' films. Starring Carl Ewles and Leigh Whannell, Saw went on to win 4 awards and another 8 nominations.Best part of about this film? It was filmed in its entirety in 18 days.
49. L.A. Confidential (1997)
L.A. confidential is told through a variation of theme in which we get to see the investigation of a shooting at a late night diner investigated by 3 policeman in their own unique ways. The films goes face to face with racism and social injustice and is full of tension for all of you crime-drama lovers. Everyone in this film, fits their character perfectly. It's not often that you see such great casting. L.A. Confidential was pitched to HBO for a mini-series and even filmed a pilot with Kiefer Sutherland. But nothing came of it.
L.A. Confidential was nominated for 9 Oscars in 1998, and took home the win for Best Actress (Kim Bassinger) and Best Screenplay (Brian Helgeland). Not to mention the other countless awards from other institutions. With a cast including Kevin Spacey, Kim Bassinger, Guy Pearce, Danny Devito, James Cromwell, and Russel Crowe, this film becomes an instant favorite. You'll find a body count of 30 at the end of the movie. 48. The Truman Show (1998)
The Truman Show showcases a suspicion that everyone has sooner or later. Am I being watched? Is everyone looking at me? Is my life a TV show? Well in Truman Burbank's life, that's exactly the case. Since the day he has been born, his entire life has been at the expense of hidden television cameras. Truman is completely oblivious to the fact, and the entire world has kept the secret from him. It's a great feeling to experience all of the emotions and events with Truman Burbank played effortlessly by Jim Carrey.
Ed Harris plays the producer of the television series that films Truman's life. Ed Harris went on to be nominated for an Oscar and the film was nominated twice at the Academy on its own as well. Dennis Hopper was originally cast for the producer, but walked off the set on the first day.
47. Full Metal Jacket (1987)
My personal favorite Stanley Kubrick film. For most, this film needs no description. A U.S Marine experiences the agonizing Vietnam War first-hand. Kubrick tells the tale of dehumanizing events from boot camp with young soldiers to years into the war. Full Metal Jacket is home to some of the most famous scenes in cinema. It's also home to #7 on our Top 10 Movie Speeches.
One thing that I love to see in a movie, is an actor not afraid to go over the top. Vincent D'Onofrio does just that as Private Pyle. Unlike other actors, Vincent goes for it all and plays his character perfectly. He spent 7 months putting on 70 pounds for the film, another 9 to take it off. He should have been better recognized for his efforts. Full Metal Jacket has recently been popular due to its relevance with the war in Iraq. You can easily relate the lives of these soldiers in Vietnam to the lives of the soldiers currently fighting overseas.
46. Halloween (1978)
Michael Myers has been institutionized since he was 6, after brutally killing his teenage sister. On Halloween night, Michael Myers escapes his state of captivity and begins a murdering rampage on a group of High School students. It all comes down to Dr. Loomis, Michael's caretaker for the past 17 years, to find and stop him before he kills again. The looming ending of the film will lead onto numerous sequels and remakes for the next 30 years.
As a kid, I remember this being the first scary movie that my parents let me stay up and watch. By the end of the night, I regretted it and wished I would have just went to bed like a good kid. John Carpenter (Director) brought upon a feeling of suspense and horror without all of the blood and large death toll. I'm sure now, that when people watch 'Halloween' that they get the feeling of amateur hour. But when the movie released in 1979, it brought upon a whole new look to horror films. I'm sure that we'll hear the same things about 'Scream' and 'Saw' 20 years from now.
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