aright Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 I personally would have chosen Zulu. What's your choice? The Italian Job named the greatest British movie of all time Ben Arnold,Yahoo Movies UK 26 minutes ago The Italian Job… voted the best British film of all time – Credit: Getty ‘The Italian Job’ has been voted the greatest British movie ever made. The 1969 caper, helmed by Peter Collinson and starring Sir Michael Caine, came top in a poll of 2000 film fans. Thanks to all those Mini Coopers chasing through the streets of Turin and the climactic cliff-hanger, the movie beat competition from movies like ‘The Full Monty’ and ‘Zulu’. The movie also scored the honour of ‘Most Iconic Scene in a British Film’ too, for the moment when Caine’s charismatic crook Charlie Croker chastises his crew, uttering the immortal line ‘You’re only supposed to blow the bloody doors off!’ after a disastrous explosives test. And not only that, Caine was also named the Best British Actor of All Time in the polling too, with Sir Alfred Hitchcock named Best Director. (Credit: Paramount) The poll was conducted by Vue Entertainment, to re-launch the Vue Leicester Square cinema. Vue’s film content manager Dean Cross said: “’The Italian Job’ is a testament to the quality of British film-making – a moment when the best of the best came together to create cinema magic. “There are bigger productions on the list, starring bigger stars, but Michael Caine’s gravitas as an actor, and the iconic scenes of The Italian Job put it ahead of the competition. A worthy winner.” Anna Smith, President of the UK Critics’ Circle, added: “These results are a fascinating reflection of British culture over the decades, beginning with epic war film ‘Zulu’ in 1964, when real-life battles were still fresh in many audience members’ minds. (Credit: Channel 4 Films) “Popular 70s and 80s cinema was arguably dominated by Hollywood, but British film is back with a bang in the 90s, with ‘The Full Monty’ and ‘Trainspotting’. “Both films helped define an exciting era in British culture, launching many talents onto the worldwide scene, including Trainspotting director Danny Boyle and actor Robert Carlyle, who can take special credit for appearing in both films. “’Love Actually’ is a festive favourite with many, but as for me, I choose ‘Trainspotting’.” Here are the top 50 best British films in full: 1. The Italian Job 2. The Full Monty 3. Zulu 4. Love, Actually 5. Trainspotting 6. Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone 7. Four Weddings and a Funeral 8. The Bridge on the River Kwai 9. Monty Python’s Life of Brian 10. Billy Elliot 11. Lawrence of Arabia 12. The Railway Children 13. Shaun of the Dead 14. The 39 Steps 15. The King’s Speech 16. The Dam Busters 17. Slumdog Millionaire 18. Skyfall 19. Monty Python and the Holy Grail 20. A Clockwork Orange 21. 28 Days Later 22. Notting Hill 23. The Third Man 24. Hot Fuzz 25. Wallace and Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit 26. Chariots of Fire 27. 2001: A Space Odyssey 28. This is England 29. The Ladykillers 30. The Wicker Man 31. Gandhi 32. Get Carter 33. Withnail & I 34. Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels 35. The Theory of Everything 36. Goldfinger 37. Local Hero 38. Kind Hearts and Coronets 39. Kes 40. Scum 41. Lawrence of Arabia 42. Bend it Like Beckham 43. Snatch 44. The Long Good Friday 45. Sense and Sensibility 46. Carry on Doctor 47. Carry on Camping 48. A Fish Called Wanda 49. Dr. No 50. A Hard Day’s Night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aright Posted July 11, 2017 Author Share Posted July 11, 2017 Sorry Mods I think this may be in the wrong forum. Please move to where ever you see fit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeab1980 Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 Clockwork orange Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevozman1 Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 Although some of Stanley Kubrick's work on this list will be regarded as absolute classics, my personal favourite movie out of all of those would have to be Trainspotting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aright Posted July 11, 2017 Author Share Posted July 11, 2017 In the funny category I would have to pick "The Life of Brian" Because of political correctness I doubt it could be made today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 Can't think of any Brit movies per sa, my favorite movie which l saw for the first time in Thailand was " The Last Samurai ". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samsensam Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 gregory's girl if... the battle of britain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 9 hours ago, jeab1980 said: Clockwork orange That immediately came to my mind too and the fact that it was banned for quite a while made it even better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rc2702 Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 Most of them films are pants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinneil Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 1 hour ago, Rc2702 said: Most of them films are pants. You must be American, judging by that comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dotpoom Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 "An Inspector Calls"....... Alaister Sims. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AhFarangJa Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 I guess it depends on your age, and taste. I like Michael Caine, and think The Italian Job is a great movie. I also liked Lock Stock & Two Smoking Barrels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vogie Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 The Hill, lots of the old time actors. Looking forward to the new version of Whisky Galore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorG Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 Just from the headline I immediately thought "Zulu". Must have seen that 4 times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewsterbudgen Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 Oliver! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loong Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 Lawrence of Arabia made the list twice, at 11 and 41 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tompelli Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 Snatch...Alan Ford brilliant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweatySock Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 Quite a few very good movies on that list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meatboy Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 BEN HUR not in the top 50.thats a surprise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaurene Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 One of my best was The Smoking Barrel i laughed so much. Brad Pitt seen this and contacted the UK director who married the sexy singer. He asked him to play in his next movie similar to this one and he would play in it for free. I think the next ne was Snatch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldlakey Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 55 minutes ago, loong said: Lawrence of Arabia made the list twice, at 11 and 41 Nice to see somebody paying attention Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldlakey Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 15 minutes ago, meatboy said: BEN HUR not in the top 50.thats a surprise. Pardon, what book never mind what page is one on today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Dwyer Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 One of my best was The Smoking Barrel i laughed so much. Brad Pitt seen this and contacted the UK director who married the sexy singer. He asked him to play in his next movie similar to this one and he would play in it for free. I think the next ne was Snatch.Lock, Stock and 2 smoking barrels ! , a great movie.Director Guy Ritchie, married to Madonna.Also directed Snatch , my favourite movie !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dark Lord Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 Yup it would be very difficult to choose between "Zulu" "The Dambusters" "633 Squadron" and the "Battle of Britain" as the technical expertise was not there to bring them on a par with the classic "Italian Job"( the Michael cane one) Lock Stock and two smoking..." "Snatch" and the Python "life of Brian" "Holy Grail" etc Goid Sterling stuff no matter what. Enjoyed them all thoroughly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinneil Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 56 minutes ago, meatboy said: BEN HUR not in the top 50.thats a surprise. meatboy, Ben Hur was an American film, not British. Take more soda with your drink next time mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryB1263 Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 "A Night to Remember" With Kenneth More is very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piete121 Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 For me it's numbers 11 & 41!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AhFarangJa Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 2 hours ago, brewsterbudgen said: Oliver! Isn't he a chef ? .............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazygourmet Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 "Barry Lyndon" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yardrunner Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 i would put the dam busters at no 1 and Zulu at no2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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