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  • @DarrenVanDam
    @DarrenVanDam  Před rokem +71

    15. Unlocked
    14. Out of Time
    13. Beast
    12. The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus
    11. Shadow
    10. Safe House
    9. Goon
    8. Richard Jewel
    7. Killer Joe
    6. Kung Fu Hustle
    5. Breakdown
    4. Avengement
    3. Ink
    2. Hard Eight
    1. Bound
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    • @justaguy6100
      @justaguy6100 Před rokem +4

      Great list! Safe House ABSOLUTELY deserves to be a much bigger thing than it was, couldn't agree more. Same with Killer Joe as odd as it is, the ensemble cast really elevates it. Richard Jewell would be a good movie even if it hadn't actually happened, but it did, which just boggles the mind. Unlocked looks worth the time, Shadow and Kung Fu Hustle intrigue me a lot, as does Ink. The top two I've seen, really enjoyed, and Bound would make a good Gina Gershon double with Killer Joe.

    • @S.Clause
      @S.Clause Před rokem +1

      Thank you

    • @mustardnbiscuits5338
      @mustardnbiscuits5338 Před rokem +1

      Richard Jewell, Killer Joe

    • @mustardnbiscuits5338
      @mustardnbiscuits5338 Před rokem

      Killer joe

    • @hgm7676
      @hgm7676 Před rokem +1

      No Tears for the Dying. Really good Korean action film....emotional as well

  • @spellegren
    @spellegren Před rokem +9

    The FBI really screwed over Albert Jewel. I was working for the Dept of State Diplomatic Security Service during the '96 Olympics. We assisted on the investigation, and conducted the search before the park re-opened.
    Our team lead at the Dept of State had word from the FBI that they knew it wasn't Jewel. They had a report of a guy stopping at a mom and pop gas station outside Atlanta the night before, bragging about keeping an eye on the news the following night. That man was Eric Rudolph.
    The only reason they kept investigating Jewel was to try to keep Rudolph in the area, but he was already long gone. Ruined Jewel's life, and he was a hero. I was there that night, it could have been so much worse.

  • @aniketsan9567
    @aniketsan9567 Před rokem +4

    Kang fu hustle is huge hit in India... Every late 90s anr early 20s kids in India watch this on tv.

  • @jjgonzalez7703
    @jjgonzalez7703 Před rokem +5

    Kung fu hustle was great! That snake bite scene always makes me wheeze 😂😂😂

  • @sallycapotosto6927
    @sallycapotosto6927 Před rokem +25

    I own Kung Fu Hustle, I like it so much. I discovered I can play the movie with subtitles and dubbing simultaneously and it's such a hoot! It's like the people in charge of subtitles and the people in charge of dubbing never even talked to each other to try and synch up what was being said! The result is hilarious confusion and I love it! Great list Darren!

    • @Steve_P_B
      @Steve_P_B Před rokem +5

      I can also recommend one of Stephen Chow's other movies, Shaolin Soccer. If you enjoyed Kung Fu Hustle, Shaolin Soccer is also well worth seeing.

  • @MISTAFUJI64
    @MISTAFUJI64 Před rokem +6

    Kung Fu Hustle also has one of the greatest scores in movie history. It's amazing.

  • @brianhays1797
    @brianhays1797 Před rokem +10

    My fav line in Kung Fu Hustle “he could have been a doctor or a lawyer. No probably a stunt man”

  • @CerealDust-nStuff
    @CerealDust-nStuff Před rokem +5

    Kung Fu Hustle is one of my favorites!!

  • @mistrdevine
    @mistrdevine Před rokem +3

    Whoever made Ink also made another good one, I think it’s called Frame.

  • @bonniep.2826
    @bonniep.2826 Před rokem

    Thank you very much. I really appreciate that you provide a list that I can save and look at later.

  • @carldandrea6861
    @carldandrea6861 Před rokem +20

    I truly appreciate your videos. Your love of cinema shines through. My wife and I use your posts everytime we want to watch a move. Thank you!

  • @Simon_Hawkshaw
    @Simon_Hawkshaw Před rokem

    Many thanks for sharing this with us all. Several of these I have already enjoyed. Much appreciated.

  • @ecrusch
    @ecrusch Před rokem +5

    Flick Connection ALWAYS has movies for me to enjoy!
    Thank you so much.

  • @djkillachris
    @djkillachris Před 11 měsíci +1

    🤞for the extended cut of top gun! The middle of the movie was cut so bad. The back stories were way too rushed. Need a 4 hour version

  • @spankywzl
    @spankywzl Před rokem +2

    16:00 Ink is one of the most original stories ever brought to the screen, and the third act reveal is a gut punch that won't leave a dry eye in the audience.

  • @brentbaldwin7923
    @brentbaldwin7923 Před rokem +2

    So many great flicks! A few I haven't seen, and a bunch I loved but haven't seen in while. You just keep adding to the list of movies I need to watch. As always, thanks, Darren! Loved Goon and Ink, by the way.

  • @Original-Juice
    @Original-Juice Před rokem +11

    I love the Nod you gave towards the Indie film 'Ink' it is so underrated. Also the soundtrack is a big part of that movie's allure.

    • @skiegazer1953
      @skiegazer1953 Před rokem

      Agreed! I watched 'Ink' and it made a big impact on me. And I bought the soundtrack. Definitely a must watch!

  • @reginaldwigglebottom4731

    Great list! Bound slipped past me- looking forward to that

  • @mikecook7683
    @mikecook7683 Před rokem

    Thanks DVD great list! My 6th grade teacher actually showed us breakdown, I’ve always remembered it, but always forget about rewatching.

  • @not-fishing4730
    @not-fishing4730 Před rokem +8

    I actually like native language with subtitles. I really hate voiceovers and have learned in my 7+ decades to read subtitles. (especially on fine anime which my youngest son got me hooked on)

    • @CerealDust-nStuff
      @CerealDust-nStuff Před rokem

      What is one or two of your favorite anime? I haven’t watched any yet.

    • @not-fishing4730
      @not-fishing4730 Před rokem +1

      @@CerealDust-nStuff Kino's Journey series is more like the old Twilight Zone, Bleach series is interesting with unusual characters, Howl's Moving Castle is a movie there's so many good Anime and it's all from a different, than western, line of thought.

  • @jamesdagel459
    @jamesdagel459 Před rokem +3

    I'm a fan of all of your videos, but I have to admit, I think this one is getting me the most excited for a lot of films I haven't seen or even heard of. Keep doing the work, and I'll keep watching! Thank you!

  • @Mongo61
    @Mongo61 Před rokem +3

    Kung Fu Hustle should be bigger than Star Wars and the MCU combined.
    Bound is arguably the Wachowskis' best movie.

    • @mgiebus1869
      @mgiebus1869 Před rokem

      I mean Gershon & Tilly.... Hell yeah but imo it's not even in the same caliber as the Matrix

  • @KyleCowden
    @KyleCowden Před rokem +5

    I remember the Richard Jewell story as it unfolded. I had colleagues at the station who said they still thought he did it (that's the irretrievable nature of a media character assassination). What changed their mine was when the FBI was shown returning his firearms on national television. I said, "Do you think there would be any chance of the FBI personally returning firearms on national television if there was a scintilla of doubt about his innocence? Take it in, this as close to a public apology you'll ever see from government agencies."

    • @lot2196
      @lot2196 Před rokem

      Same here. The media is the enemy.

  • @kreten7775
    @kreten7775 Před rokem +5

    Is it just me or it seems that American people are spoiled with dubbed movies? What a hell is wrong with original audio (and language) and just reading subtitle. I'm from Holland, I hate it when they are dubbing the movies in Dutch and instead of enjoying the voice of Liam Neeson I'm hearing the voice of some Hans or Kees figure..😁
    Nothing beats the original audio.

  • @flashmasstock
    @flashmasstock Před rokem +3

    hahaha to the Kung Fu Hustle, one of my fav.too, unique in its way. Nice picks for this list, I like them all, some did not knew, keep it up

  • @woofmanblack
    @woofmanblack Před rokem

    This is supposed to be >You< tube. If a friend came over to hangout, would you spam them with a VPN ad as well? Yeah, thats how i feel about it too.

  • @waynechesser2000
    @waynechesser2000 Před rokem

    INK!! I *LOVE* that movie! Thank you very much for including it on a list!

  • @higgs923
    @higgs923 Před rokem

    I haven't been this enthused about Prime Video in forever. Thank you! Subscribed.

  • @dupre7416
    @dupre7416 Před rokem +1

    Thanks for helping me add a few movies to my queue. 👍

  • @ademozkum2716
    @ademozkum2716 Před rokem +17

    A terrific list, as usual. I've seen most of these, mainly from Darren's recommendations, and they're all worth watching. Goon would make a great double feature with Slapshot, which stars Paul Newman. One of the things I loved about Avengement is that the main character isn't superhuman. It's similar to Nobody, which is also on Prime. Finally, I'd recommend the original Rollerball, starring James Caan, which has kind been forgotten about.

    • @cstreet1824
      @cstreet1824 Před rokem +1

      Rollerball rocks.

    • @VZ935
      @VZ935 Před rokem +1

      Jonathan E. baby!

    • @Mark-qn9xl
      @Mark-qn9xl Před rokem

      Saw it when it came out in 1975. Great show. I was on a course at the time with a guy that was the spitting image of James Caan. He was forever known after that as Jonathan E.

    • @davidlangston9595
      @davidlangston9595 Před rokem

      Only problem is Amazon Prime is absolute garbage. Terribly organized, full of bugs and glitches and it seems like everything requires an additional subscription now

  • @robertenglebright8257
    @robertenglebright8257 Před rokem +1

    I love your vids. Uncanny how close my tastes are to your recommendations and opinions. Lots of respect for what you've created with your channel.

  • @kat1701
    @kat1701 Před rokem

    I found a vhs copy of Bound this weekend at a thrift store, was super stoked to finally find it in the wild

  • @rossgrady
    @rossgrady Před rokem

    Great list! I was skeptical early on but then bang bang bang, Shadow, Kung Fu Hustle, Breakdown & Avengement? All slightly deeper cuts that totally rule. I’m definitely going to check out some of the things on here I haven’t seen.

  • @auckman2281
    @auckman2281 Před rokem +1

    Yes! Great to see Safe House get a mention. So under-rated.

  • @Drums-ve8on
    @Drums-ve8on Před rokem +1

    Thanks for the reminder about “Hard 8”. Time for a rewatch!

  • @andreashaynes3346
    @andreashaynes3346 Před rokem +1

    Excellent FLICK CONNECTION Darren. Agree with you on AVENGEMENT at #4. Scott Adkins in his best role so far. Many thanks for sharing with us 👍👍👍

  • @uzeustosun
    @uzeustosun Před rokem

    Hi Darren I specifically Love the Safe house, Bound and Breakdown. I have a recommendation to make: Could you possibly do a top 20 or 30 Scandinavian movies list? Thank you for everything.

  • @lindseyhatfield9017
    @lindseyhatfield9017 Před rokem +4

    Ah, Kung Fu Hustle, watched it and then watched it again the next night - So much fun (wierd fun, but fun)

  • @sgommerable
    @sgommerable Před rokem +2

    Thanks for giving KF Hustle some love

  • @i_love_rescue_animals

    So interesting about the story behind "Bound"! I didn't know that! I LOVED this movie and saw it near the time it came out. Thought it was stellar. I've seen most of these, but now have "Goon" and "Ink" on my list. Thanks!

  • @Jimbo_McBacon
    @Jimbo_McBacon Před rokem +1

    @10:10 I think you have a ghost in the room playing with the lights (to the right, behind. The light string.)

  • @JoshSinnott97
    @JoshSinnott97 Před rokem

    Just watched breakdown and man, how good. The pacing was perfect and it had my attention the whole time. Very rare these days
    Thanks for the awesome recommendation

  • @charlesshamseldin9555
    @charlesshamseldin9555 Před rokem +2

    Kung Fu Hustle at #1 for me

  • @Gmoney375ps3
    @Gmoney375ps3 Před rokem +1

    Dvd always bringing the heat!!! Please don’t ever stop man! You e turned me on to some of my new favorite movies!!!

  • @cassolmedia
    @cassolmedia Před rokem +1

    ink is a great recommendation! I remember seeing it like idk.. 15 years ago? and it always stuck with me. particularly the "rhythm of life" sequence.

  • @breft3416
    @breft3416 Před rokem +1

    Thanks! Unlocked is a darn good movie!

  • @drfirechief8958
    @drfirechief8958 Před rokem

    Loved the way the movies are described. I remember watching Siskel and Ebert (yeah, I'm old) and how I new if I was going to like a movie or not, even if it was "Two Thumbs Down". That's the essence of a great movie critique or description. Well, gotta go, got a new watch list to watch. See ya later!

  • @bohdaicitta
    @bohdaicitta Před rokem

    i love your content, thanks!

  • @poorwotan
    @poorwotan Před rokem

    These are exactly the type of movies I LOVE showing in my Twitch stream. Already showed Richard Jewell, Ink, Hard Eight, and Bound. Killer Joe was terrific but it didn't make the stream. Jotted down 6 of the other ones as possible candidates. More of these please!!!

  • @hikinginidaho
    @hikinginidaho Před rokem +1

    Avengement is so good, I had that one from you on a previous recommendation video and this one is killer.

    • @mgiebus1869
      @mgiebus1869 Před rokem

      Same here. It was such a pleasant surprise. No black or white, just shades of grey in that one

  • @FunnyHaHa420
    @FunnyHaHa420 Před rokem +2

    The original subtitled version of Kung-Fu Hustle is the only way to see the "why are we speaking English" joke.

  • @TheLowCashHomestead
    @TheLowCashHomestead Před rokem +3

    Kung fu hustle is an awesome movie

  • @jasonbolin151
    @jasonbolin151 Před rokem +2

    Killing it, I'm a big fan of Stephen Chow.

  • @zdelorean88
    @zdelorean88 Před rokem +16

    Kung Fu Hustle is just amazing. Shaolin Soccer is like a good double feature.

  • @kevinvitale8980
    @kevinvitale8980 Před rokem

    Kung Fu Hustle is so entertaining… great list here Darren. Thanks so much for reminding me of the others.

  • @kitts1890
    @kitts1890 Před rokem

    Bound, Out of Time and Unlocked were all great great. Thanks

  • @artvandelay1967
    @artvandelay1967 Před rokem

    All the movies on this list that Ive seen- are great, saw Avengement on your recommendation, and it does have that Guy Ritchie feel- which I love.
    Will have to look up Unlocked and somehow I missed Hard Eight. Bound and Out of Time are worth the rewatch, its been years.

  • @mizzlchieizzl
    @mizzlchieizzl Před 11 měsíci

    Darren I finally watched Shadow after you've been recommending it so much and man o man, what a crazy movie. Would never have watched it without your recommendation! Really thought provoking and many surprising moments that had my jaw on the floor for sure.

  • @michael5679
    @michael5679 Před rokem

    Spot on about Safe House. Insane cast also.

  • @ricketyroy
    @ricketyroy Před rokem

    Darren, I love your content! I'm a big fan of weird movies and twists and turns. On another note, I love survival situations. I'm curious to know if you like anything from Gus Van Sant? I like the movie Gerry, with Matt Damon. Would you ever recommend that movie? 🤔

  • @ashleygreen6328
    @ashleygreen6328 Před rokem

    Watched Unlocked a few weeks ago. Really enjoyed it

  • @leggdad1
    @leggdad1 Před rokem

    Ink. What a wonderful film by Jamin Winans, with a breathtaking finale. Also The Frame - by the same director - worth looking at. Thanks for the vid FC.

  • @computerdave06
    @computerdave06 Před rokem

    Loved seeing Goon on this list, I had sort of forgotten about that movie.

  • @Akash.Chopra
    @Akash.Chopra Před rokem

    Best list of the year! ❤

  • @lanceschmidt28
    @lanceschmidt28 Před rokem +1

    Kung Fu Hustle is one of my all time favorite movies ever made.

  • @lanacherie184
    @lanacherie184 Před rokem

    Omg I fell in love with the quirkiness of the imaginarium of dr P when I found it !! Always thought that swap was weird for sure . Ink as well! I stumbled on those way back in high school when I googled “movies like mirrormask” movies not talked about enough so I loved their mention 😍🖤

  • @tjk3430
    @tjk3430 Před rokem +2

    Jon Hamm plays such a prick in Richard Jewell.

  • @melissae1116
    @melissae1116 Před 11 měsíci

    Good job, as always.

  • @judemoore1248
    @judemoore1248 Před rokem +1

    Kung Fu Hustle is a MASTERPIECE. Definitely going to check out Bound on your recommendation. Also fan of Out of Time...

  • @Normet2
    @Normet2 Před rokem +1

    Long time fan of Avengement and Safe House! Based on this review I think I will check out Goon!

  • @bigsarge2085
    @bigsarge2085 Před rokem +1

    We saw "Beast" in theater, it was fun. This is one of your rare lists where I've seen only half the movies!

  • @118bone
    @118bone Před rokem +2

    Today I learned there are adults scared of subtitles

  • @shannonelizabethkelley7822

    Thank u Darren..I've seenost on this list but bound is going to be my b
    Next watch also the lady in black is now on pluto.

  • @WarriorVeldoren
    @WarriorVeldoren Před rokem +1

    I was so very happy as a 13 year old kid getting Kung Fu Hustle for my birthday after seeing it advertised. Still such a great movie.

  • @alterego6075
    @alterego6075 Před rokem +2

    Kung Fu Hustle.
    Shaolin Soccer.
    Great times.

  • @zabagar
    @zabagar Před rokem +1

    Kung Fu Hustle is great! I’ve watched it many times. Richard Jewel is excellent. I recommend it. I enjoyed Goon and I know I saw Out of Time and liked it but it was too many years ago.

  • @speachless88
    @speachless88 Před rokem +1

    I absolutely LOVE Safehouse. It was thrilling and epic. I'm baffled it isn't beloved and more respected.

  • @KW-ov2dv
    @KW-ov2dv Před rokem +1

    Kung Fu Hustle is severely underrated!

  • @BookMaven9
    @BookMaven9 Před rokem

    Ink he been a favorite of mine for years. Absolutely love it.

  • @increase9896
    @increase9896 Před rokem +27

    Gina Gershon had a chance to play Trinity in the Matrix but the Wachoski Bros actually ended up rescinding the offer because of a dispute over details in the script. Gershon insisted on Trinity never using firearms in the movie and thought it would be better if she was exclusively into bladed weapons. For whatever reason she would not give in and the Wachowski Bros wouldnt go for it, so they decided to just go with a different actor.

    • @marcillioficino4663
      @marcillioficino4663 Před rokem +13

      Wow, Gershon flubbed that HUGE opportunity up.

    • @jagatheeldest5786
      @jagatheeldest5786 Před rokem +2

      ​@@marcillioficino4663 I've met Gina multiple times. Trust me...she isn't worried about it.

    • @timwideman8824
      @timwideman8824 Před rokem +3

      If people can dodge bullets in The Matrix, good luck getting them with a knife.

    • @friendofdavid1423
      @friendofdavid1423 Před rokem +3

      I would SO much rather have seen Gina in that role! She's so fine!

    • @grizzlo7300
      @grizzlo7300 Před rokem

      ​@@friendofdavid1423 She was badass in Long kiss goodnight.

  • @rontopp
    @rontopp Před rokem

    Loved Killer Joe! I’ve seen it a few times.

  • @pookeywan
    @pookeywan Před rokem +1

    The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus was phenomenal! I saw it in the theater and loved it.

    • @tompepper4789
      @tompepper4789 Před rokem +1

      Yes, it was great. Just know that the main actor had to be changed mid-film because he died in real life. I remembered the first time I saw this and was confused.

  • @DavoInMelbourne
    @DavoInMelbourne Před rokem +1

    King Fu Hustle is one of my favourite movies. Tons of action and it’s hilariously funny. Shaolin Soccer is superb too which is another Stephen Chow classic.

  • @Lee.Willcox
    @Lee.Willcox Před rokem +3

    I absolutely love Terry Gilliam. Even during the filming Heath Ledger passed away, but TG managed to finish the film. Find out why. Thanks Daz, great list as always and I may even try Beast. You have sold it to me. For some reason studios are not spending money on advertising, demographics, exposure, public relations, media and commination's, to mention just a few. Is it because you are doing it for them ? 😎😝🤗

  • @robertjones3223
    @robertjones3223 Před rokem +5

    I'm not sure if this is available on prime video in the USA, but how about "Pontypool" 2009 I watched based a recommendation from a friend the other night and it's great, great example of how even with small budget good acting and great script still is great film

  • @raddirector99
    @raddirector99 Před rokem +1

    I dont agree with all your choices in other episodes, , but in this episode. 100%%%... Killer Joe , Kung fu Hustle..all excellent!!

  • @thebiggestoneyouveverhad

    Goon is a great movie. Saw it a while ago.

  • @glennthegodfatherdickens3315

    Bound was awesome!!!

  • @willie9537
    @willie9537 Před 5 měsíci

    The Killer was outstanding, thanks Darren.

  • @HellaJ77
    @HellaJ77 Před rokem +1

    Ink is an absolute gem!!!!

  • @nachobeerhunter8713
    @nachobeerhunter8713 Před rokem +1

    Kung Fu Hustle is a classic! Love this movie!

  • @RobG1729
    @RobG1729 Před rokem +2

    Terry Gilliam praised Stephen Chow, saying Kung Fu Hustle was great from the opening scene.

  • @lugoworks1512
    @lugoworks1512 Před rokem +4

    I would have loved if they would have made a second part to Kung Fu Hustle

  • @madladnate
    @madladnate Před rokem

    Breakdown and Goon. Great Double feature.

  • @normlang1994
    @normlang1994 Před rokem +1

    I've watched Kung Fu Hustle at least half a dozen times...GREAT movie.

  • @DerHuf
    @DerHuf Před 11 měsíci

    Man, you’re right!

  • @tedwolf1716
    @tedwolf1716 Před rokem

    Avengement was a movie recommendation from Flick Connection that has sent me down the Scott Adkins rabbit hole. Thank you.

  • @rdhii79
    @rdhii79 Před rokem

    Avengement is great. Didn’t even realize that was Scott Adkins in John Wick 4!

  • @Xxxero42
    @Xxxero42 Před rokem

    I love Avengement. It introduced me to Scott Adkins. He's amazing.

  • @mikebutler3846
    @mikebutler3846 Před rokem

    “Out of Time” is one of my favorite movies. Edge of your seat movie.