which movies have most inspired you?

self ^ | 2/5/2012 | self

[mreerm]

which movies have most inspired you?

[gorush]

The Fountainhead, Sgt. York, The Quiet Man, Braveheart.

[albie]

“Rudy” (the opening scene inspired me to rake my lawn)

[Atlas Sneezed]

Trifecta. It’s an obscure little film about a double-post, vanity, in News instead of Chat.

[mosaicwolf]

The Patriot

[oh8eleven]

You really have to ask?
And stop calling me Shirley.

[mylife]

Harold and Kumar Go To White Castle

[afraidfortherepublic]

This year it was the Mighty Macs which was yanked from our local theater after 6 days. Apparently there was no advertising money, but it was a great film, nonetheless. Trailer

[Revolting cat!]

The ones where the bad guys croak and the hero marries the hooker with the golden heart!

[Clint N. Suhks]

Up, Saving Private Ryan, Schindler’s List, Braveheart, The Pianist, Band Of Brothers, Rudy, The Iron Giant, Babe, The Natural, The Rookie, Forest Gump, Finding Forester

But not necessarily in that order.

[max americana]

Death Before Dishonor with Fred Dryer. He defends the US embassy against muslim scum and kills every one them.

[PAR35]

Already posted here:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2842758/posts

[gattaca]

John Adams

[AEMILIUS PAULUS]

The 1960 version of the classic “Raymie” should never be forgotten.

[Clint N. Suhks]

I forgot Stand And Deliver...

[wizr]

Ask a child of the 50’s, I grew up watching westerns on Saturday mornings. Wasn’t into the singing cowboys, but the guys that helped others and overcame long odds to win the fight were truly my heroes.

[EGPWS]

Texas Chainsaw Massacre II.

[JRandomFreeper]

'Blazing Saddles'

/johnny

[dog breath]

One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest, if the world is insane what passes for sanity is mindless acceptance. Better to live free or die.

[bankwalker]

Dirty Harry ...

[Clemenza]

Taxi Driver.

[davetex]

Sling Blade. Uuhhmm Huuuh

[bankwalker]

High Plains Drifter ...

[jakerobins]

The movies Wall Street and Other People’s money inspired me to be a Capitalist! LOL

[fhayek]

Shawshank Redemption, It’s a Wonderful Life, My Favorite Year.

[Liberty Wins]

I am not a Catholic, but Song of Bernadette was a beautiful, unforgettalbe story, told with great sensitivity that I don’t think could be done in today’s crude world.

[mylife]

Serriously... The Count Of Monte Cristo.

Watch the entire film here. An excellent film

[Tribune7]

[SgtHooper]

Moses, Biblical movies, Braveheart, Rigoletto, Band of Brothers, Saving Private Ryan, any movie where there is true sacrifice.

[twister881]

Spartacus, Ben-Hur, Lawrence of Arabia, The Big Country

[rabidralph]

Stand and Deliver

[mylife]

I like them french fied potaters Uuhhmm Huuuh

[blueyon]

“George Washington Slept Here” with Jack Benny. At the end he reads a letter found in a boot from George Washington that is incredible

[Thorliveshere]

The movies that inspired me to be creative and imaginative when I was younger don’t so much anymore. I love the old Star Wars (when it was called “Star Wars” and NOT Episode IV), and Star Trek movies, etc., the fantastical stuff, but now that I look back at them they really don’t hold as much meaning for me anymore when I realize they’re just platforms for liberal indoctrination.

[Tupelo]

The Outsider

[reed13k]

This land is mine
Hoosiers
Brave heart
Spartacus
Patriot
Army of darkness
13th warrior
Ben hur

[Dysart]

Midway

[reed13k]

Forgot
It’s a wonderful life
Charlie brown Xmas special
Princess bride

[umgud]

The Blues Brothers

[Dysart]

Lots of recommendations for S&D. I must see it.

[Revolting cat!]

Why, the King's movies, of course!

[Cowgirl of Justice]

Osama.

A movie filmed in Afghanistan depicting a young girl forced to pose as a boy to save her female relatives (all widowed) from starvation by going out and working.

[PLMerite]

Kelly’s Heroes.

“I don’t want to hear any more talk about going down to Headquarters, killing the General and raping the nurses. Good things come to those who wait!” - Big Joe

[sand lake bar]

Shane
The Man who Shot Liberty Valance
People will Talk
The Bishop’s Wife
Goodbye Mr. Chips
Inn of the Sixth Happiness
The Verdict
Sudden Death

Probably I can think of more later.

[Zman516]

To Hell And Back (the story of Audie Murphy)

[DJlaysitup]

“what you got there boy?...warsh?”

My most inspirational has to be “Tremors” - boy meets girl - boy fights giant underground monsters with girl - boy gets girl. (+ Bert and Heather!).

honorable mention:

The Thing (original)

The Blob (original with Steve McQueen and Helen Crump)

[bksanders]

• Tombstone
• High Plains Drifter
• Open Range
• Dances With Wolves
• Alaska: Silence and Solitude
• Jeremiah Johnson
• Gods and Generals
• Secondhand Lions
• Where Eagles Dare

[lyby]

My husband and I were just discussing this very idea last night as we watched “The Patriot”. In chronological order of the historical events about which the movies are based, our favorites include: Braveheart, The Last of the Mohicans, The Patriot, Schindler’s List, Saving Private Ryan, The Deer Hunter...

[BenLurkin]

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[crazydad]

I love this movie. Also like the one above. Red Dawn.. Wolverines!!