A Clockwork Orange. I suppose it could be because of a combination of multiple factors, between my first watching it as a 17-year-old frustrated with the world around me to the point that I more readily identified with serial killers than most of the guys in my high school (I am better now), and discovering it around the same time as my mother got obsessed with Nancy Grace and finding too many parallels between her and Alexander (the writer, not Malcolm McDowell). Sometimes, all the sides in any given conflict are irredeemable.

V for vendetta

Rebound: The Legend of Earl "the Goat" Manigault 

The Good Lie

These two weren't inspiring but definitely left an impression on me.

Quote:What? Are you smoking something? I had no problem ever watching that movie in the privacy of my bedroom paying attention to the plot and stopping to rewind the video at key points to well, wont go any further because I think people can figure out that part.

And again, if you were to only watch the "R" version, it was still a great movie.

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No, no.  McDowell's portrayal required way too much thinking.  You know what men's problem is.  We only have enough blood to operate the brain or the pecker at one time.  Not both.

(November 26, 2017 at 12:05 am)Shell B Wrote: American History X. It didn't change how I thought about anything really, but it was unforgettable.

Oh thanks for reminding me of one of the greatest movies I've ever seen. I would have remembered it sooner but I've only ever seen it once.

One movie comes to mind that moved me. In a beautiful philosophical kind of way...

The one with Will Smith and the deadly jellyfish! Ironically I can't remember the name lol, but I seriously loved it.

(November 26, 2017 at 2:32 am)ignoramus Wrote: One movie comes to mind that moved me. In a beautiful philosophical kind of way...

The one with Will Smith and the deadly jellyfish! Ironically I can't remember the name lol, but I seriously loved it.

Hancock?

At my age and the way I consume media, I can't even begin to list all the movies that have impacted my life.

I do think Star Wars, because it was possibly my first introduction to a more eastern type of philosophy that I actually now live by.
The Princess Bride, because a person can't watch any movie as often as I've watched that and have it NOT leave an impression.  Inconceivable!
The Shawshank Redemption.  Humanizes prisoners, even murderers.  And reminds us that some people are innocent.  And never give up hope!
The Green Mile.  Absolutely beautiful story, also humanizing prisoners, and very anti-death penalty.
Auntie Mame.  The Rosalind Russel version.  Live, live live!  Life is a banquet, and most poor suckers are starving to death! This is my go-to holiday movie, btw,
The Lego Movie.  Don't laugh, but it's a good reminder for parents to spend time with their children, and have patience with them, and not be too rigid.
The Matrix.  It may seem kinda trite, but it does make you think about just accepting the reality of things you've been taught.  
Pay it Forward.  That movie created an idea and a movement that is still around today.  Such a beautiful movie.
Dead Poets Society.  I saw this when I was in my mid teens, and it really made me think about questioning authority, and how adults can impact kids.  It made me want to be an English teacher (and I proceeded to take a LOT of English classes after that, which helped grow my love of reading).
Glory.  Saw in my late teens. My first exposure to gritty racism.  Wow.

I'm sure there are more, but that's a pretty good list for now.

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(November 26, 2017 at 2:32 am)ignoramus Wrote: One movie comes to mind that moved me. In a beautiful philosophical kind of way...

The one with Will Smith and the deadly jellyfish! Ironically I can't remember the name lol, but I seriously loved it.

7 Pounds

Star trek... The human adventure begins.

Cocoon... For some to get better, others get worse... A sensible balance is necessary for all to prosper.

I know I watched the Last Boy Scout too many times, but I can't say why... It was just fun.

Catch 22

Billy Jack (looking back the movie sucked but at that age it was more about the rebellion)