Desert Island DVDs

Whilst trying to decide which films to include, I decided the biggest factor had to be if your able to watch it over and over again. I mean your only going to have 8 DVDs to chose from. Pointless having DVDs in there if you could not watch them over and over.

In putting together my list they had to have a good story, acting and interesting characters who you could either relate to or are very likeable.

My initial idea was to narrow it down towards the 8 films by separating the films into different genres. Then attempting to have at least one from each genre, giving a wider variety of film choice. But I am not entirely sure that actually happened when I look at my finished list.

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

• Thought provoking and complex with a very interesting concept.
• Brilliant performances from Kate Winslet and Jim Carrey
• Has to be watched many times for you to really notice a lot of things in it.
• Makes you wonder if you would erase someone
•  Confuses you so much throughout

American Beauty

• “Look Closer . . . ” – tagline really explains it all, that you must look closer as life isn’t always what it first appears.
• You must look closer at everything.
• Brilliant performances from all members of the cast, who work so well together.
• How midlife crisis can go
• You will never look at a plastic bag blowing in the wind in the same way again!

The Sound of Music

• Feel good film you can sing along to and enjoy at any ages.
• The love story, between Maria and the Captain.
• This is the film I watch when I feel a little down or ill, as it makes me smile.
• Julie Andrews being just amazing
• Heartwarming

The Dark Knight

• Amazing performances and storyline
• I saw it 3 times at the cinema (holding the record for most cinema viewings for a film)
• The Joker & Batman
• Thought provoking in the sense of terrorism
• Amazing Batman installment

Million Dollar Baby

• I tried to resist all temptation of including my favorite film in this list, but the pressure got to me and I decided to include it.
• Amazing performances and a storyline which really got to me.
• The score by Clint Eastwood is just brilliant
• The trio of Swank/Eastwood/Freeman
• Best Picture Oscar winner

As Good As It Gets

• Jack Nicholson at his very best in a best actor winning role.
• Such a funny film with sarcastic and very witty humour used.
• Helen Hunt in an Oscar-winning role
• The dog – amazing in so many ways
• The amazing lines Nicholson delivers

Beaches

• The ultimate tale of friendship lasting and how you get past disagreements and heartache.
• Tear-jerking
• “Wind Beneath My Wings”
• Bette Midler putting in a believable and brilliant performance
• Totally heart-breaking

Rocky Horror Picture Show

• Yes I am very much part of the Rocky Horror fan club
• This has to be one of the ultimate cult films.
• Launched the Time Warp
• Brilliance of Tim Curry in Drag
• “Give yourself over to absolute pleasure”