|
93/100
|
93%
|
West Side Story (1961) |
"
The Full Meal Deal - a movie so strong in so many different areas that it's impossible to argue with the 'all-time classic' label that it's been given."
—
Apollo Guide
Posted Aug 4, 2003
|
|
93/100
|
100%
|
On the Waterfront (1954) |
"
A powerful film, featuring one of the greatest performances you will ever see."
—
Apollo Guide
Posted Oct 30, 2001
|
|
93/100
|
96%
|
2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) |
"
Its intelligent attempt at exploring human development is as relevant today - long after the date the movie's climactic events are set - as when it was released in 1968."
—
Apollo Guide
Posted Jan 1, 2000
|
|
93/100
|
100%
|
Rear Window (1954) |
"
Interesting and fun from the start."
—
Apollo Guide
Posted Jan 1, 2000
|
|
92/100
|
89%
|
M*A*S*H (MASH) (1970) |
"
The extras start with an excellent full-length audio commentary by director Robert Altman - his fans will love it - and also include well-made documentaries."
—
Apollo Guide
Posted Sep 2, 2009
|
|
92/100
|
88%
|
Twin Peaks - Special Collectors Edition () |
"
Fascinating, eccentric, intelligent and highly entertaining television for those who are open to something more than a little bit different."
—
Apollo Guide
Posted Feb 25, 2003
|
|
92/100
|
89%
|
M*A*S*H (MASH) (1970) |
"
Remains as sharp and fresh and relevant as it was on the day of its initial release."
—
Apollo Guide
Posted Jan 12, 2002
|
|
92/100
|
100%
|
12 Angry Men (1997) |
—
Apollo Guide
Posted Jul 24, 2001
|
|
92/100
|
100%
|
12 Angry Men (Twelve Angry Men) (1957) |
"
While the composition of juries might change over time, the issues and attitudes that are explored here are timeless, as is this classic film."
—
Apollo Guide
Posted Apr 18, 2001
|
|
92/100
|
97%
|
Casablanca (1943) |
"
A film for anyone who has ever had a heartbreaking choice to make, for film lovers who enjoy unpredictable endings, and for anyone who has lost a love."
—
Apollo Guide
Posted Jan 1, 2000
|
|
92/100
|
97%
|
Yojimbo (1961) |
"
One of Japan's great contributions to cinema, the inspiration for spaghetti Westerns and the introduction of a new kind of film hero."
—
Apollo Guide
Posted Jan 1, 2000
|
|
92/100
|
88%
|
The Graduate (1967) |
"
It's smart, witty, and troubling all at the same time."
—
Apollo Guide
Posted Jan 1, 2000
|
|
91/100
|
98%
|
The French Connection (1971) |
"
As you would expect when a Blu-ray release can't fit all the extras on a single disc, there are lots of special features here."
—
Apollo Guide
Posted Feb 20, 2009
|
|
91/100
|
98%
|
The French Connection (1971) |
"
Fascinates us in an almost perverse way, gripping us with its tension, thrilling us with its action, and troubling us with its dystopic view of American society circa 1971."
—
Apollo Guide
Posted Feb 20, 2009
|
|
91/100
|
91%
|
The Elephant Man (1980) |
"
The Elephant Man is a memorable film about human survival and a powerful commentary on human exploitation."
—
Apollo Guide
Posted Mar 16, 2004
|
|
91/100
|
98%
|
Lawrence of Arabia (1962) |
"
Still looks awesome and packs a tremendous punch."
—
Apollo Guide
Posted Apr 17, 2001
|
|
91/100
|
98%
|
An American in Paris (1951) |
"
The combination of Kelly's dance and charisma, Gershwin's music and Minneli's direction makes this a movie that's hugely enjoyable, even for those who don't generally look for movies that are packed with dancing."
—
Apollo Guide
Posted Jan 1, 2000
|
|
91/100
|
96%
|
The Big Sleep (1946) |
"
Great dialogue, atmosphere and performances by Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall and others."
—
Apollo Guide
Posted Jan 1, 2000
|
|
91/100
|
95%
|
Gone With the Wind (1939) |
"
Everything about it is big."
—
Apollo Guide
Posted Jan 1, 2000
|
|
91/100
|
81%
|
Sophie's Choice (1982) |
"
A substantial movie, and one serious film watchers won't want to miss."
—
Apollo Guide
Posted Jan 1, 2000
|
|
91/100
|
85%
|
Oliver! (1968) |
"
An exciting experience for young viewers, and is substantial enough for those who want some tension along with the fluffy songs."
—
Apollo Guide
Posted Jan 1, 2000
|
|
91/100
|
100%
|
All About Eve (1950) |
"
While its attitudes toward women are dated, its wit and perceptiveness are as fresh today as they were in 1950."
—
Apollo Guide
Posted Jan 1, 2000
|
|
91/100
|
100%
|
The Wizard of Oz (1939) |
"
Each scene in The Wizard of Oz is spectacular in its visual creativity. Each song is inspired."
—
Apollo Guide
Posted Jan 1, 2000
|
|
91/100
|
94%
|
Deliverance (1972) |
"
A harrowing film that can be appreciated on several levels."
—
Apollo Guide
Posted Jan 1, 2000
|
|
90/100
|
97%
|
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) |
"
The combination standard DVD and blu-ray 'Diamond Edition' release is truly fabulous."
—
Apollo Guide
Posted Sep 29, 2009
|
|
90/100
|
97%
|
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) |
"
This is both an entertaining old movie and a significant historical document. If you love film, then you must see Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs."
—
Apollo Guide
Posted Sep 29, 2009
|
|
90/100
|
89%
|
Il y a Longtemps que Je T'aime (I've Loved You So Long) (2008) |
"
Extras on the disc are limited to a set of deleted scenes (with commentary by writer/ director Philippe Claudel as an option), plus trailers for this and other movies."
—
Apollo Guide
Posted Feb 26, 2009
|
|
90/100
|
89%
|
Il y a Longtemps que Je T'aime (I've Loved You So Long) (2008) |
"
Reminds us of how truly brilliant filmmaking needs none of the technology and bombast Hollywood has come to depend on."
—
Apollo Guide
Posted Feb 26, 2009
|
|
90/100
|
97%
|
Once (2007) |
"
The DVD simply builds on the simple, quiet magnificence of this film."
—
Apollo Guide
Posted Nov 20, 2007
|
|
90/100
|
89%
|
Eastern Promises (2007) |
"
Taut, smart and brutal, without a single extraneous moment, this is a breathtakingly powerful meditation on good, evil, and the complexity of modern societies."
—
Apollo Guide
Posted Aug 30, 2007
|
|
90/100
|
92%
|
Blue Velvet (1986) |
"
A fascinating and perplexing exploration of everything that lies just under the surface of all of us."
—
Apollo Guide
Posted Jul 29, 2002
|
|
90/100
|
83%
|
The English Patient (1996) |
"
A complex story about love, loss, and searching for simplicity and beauty amidst horror and pain."
—
Apollo Guide
Posted Feb 14, 2001
|
|
90/100
|
97%
|
His Girl Friday (1940) |
"
If sharp wit and rapid-fire comedy is your cup of tea, then His Girl Friday must have a place on your movie menu. It's great fun from frenetic start to finish."
—
Apollo Guide
Posted Feb 13, 2001
|
|
90/100
|
98%
|
The Conversation (1974) |
"
A wonderfully intelligent experience."
—
Apollo Guide
Posted Feb 13, 2001
|
|
90/100
|
98%
|
Vertigo (1958) |
"
Vertigo is a fine film, but it's not flawless."
—
Apollo Guide
Posted Jan 1, 2000
|
|
90/100
|
98%
|
Some Like It Hot (1959) |
"
You'll have a hard time finding a faster paced comedy, nor one that delivers it all so flawlessly."
—
Apollo Guide
Posted Jan 1, 2000
|
|
89/100
|
96%
|
The Silence of the Lambs (1991) |
"
The extras include a bunch of featurettes, including one made in 1991 and another five covering topics such as the screenplay, score and other topics."
—
Apollo Guide
Posted Apr 27, 2009
|
|
89/100
|
96%
|
The Silence of the Lambs (1991) |
"
Screenwriters and directors can turn to this classic film for a primer on how to create incredible tension and horror far in excess of what we actually see onscreen."
—
Apollo Guide
Posted Apr 27, 2009
|
|
89/100
|
94%
|
Slumdog Millionaire (2008) |
"
You get a nice selection of extras, starting with a full-length audio commentary by director Danny Boyle and actor Dev Patel, plus a second commentary."
—
Apollo Guide
Posted Mar 25, 2009
|
|
89/100
|
94%
|
Slumdog Millionaire (2008) |
"
I'm all for scepticism over the latest 'hot' movie; the really great ones effortlessly blow such scepticism out of the water. This film most certainly does that."
—
Apollo Guide
Posted Mar 25, 2009
|
|
89/100
|
94%
|
Juno (2007) |
"
This is a great DVD package for a great movie."
—
Apollo Guide
Posted Mar 31, 2008
|
|
89/100
|
94%
|
Juno (2007) |
"
Sweet, perceptive, sharp and near-perfect, Juno is a memorable film that will still be great viewing decades after its release."
—
Apollo Guide
Posted Mar 31, 2008
|
|
89/100
|
97%
|
Once (2007) |
"
Quietly and modestly inches its way into your heart, and by the time it reaches its wrenching and beautiful closing scene, you know you've experienced something special."
—
Apollo Guide
Posted Jul 6, 2007
|
|
89/100
|
40%
|
Anything Else (2003) |
"
Typical of Woody Allen movies, this is a minimalist DVD."
—
Apollo Guide
Posted Feb 7, 2004
|
|
89/100
|
86%
|
Gosford Park (2001) |
"
A smart, perceptive, funny and sometimes touching social satire about life during the dying days of the British Empire."
—
Apollo Guide
Posted Dec 15, 2001
|
|
89/100
|
89%
|
Koyaanisqatsi - Life Out of Balance (1983) |
—
Apollo Guide
Posted Oct 30, 2001
|
|
89/100
|
98%
|
Rosemary's Baby (1968) |
"
As spooky a movie as you will ever see -- the perfect antidote to today's derivative, self-conscious, blood-filled slashfests."
—
Apollo Guide
Posted Jul 25, 2001
|
|
89/100
|
50%
|
Summer of Sam (1999) |
"
This movie is constantly in motion, spinning from one level of the story to another."
—
Apollo Guide
Posted Jan 1, 2000
|
|
88/100
|
91%
|
There Will Be Blood (2007) |
"
Typical of Paul Thomas Anderson's movies, the two disc 'collector's edition' DVD gets fascinating and slightly unconventional treatment."
—
Apollo Guide
Posted Apr 24, 2008
|
|
88/100
|
91%
|
There Will Be Blood (2007) |
"
Featuring one of the most complex and interesting lead characters you will ever find in the movies, Paul Thomas Anderson's film marks a big step forward for the director."
—
Apollo Guide
Posted Apr 24, 2008
|
67%
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