PF Males' Top Guy Movies: Debating Men's Journal List

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SUMMARY

The forum discussion centers around the debate of the top guy movies, sparked by a Men's Journal list that includes titles like "Dirty Harry" and "The Godfather." Participants express strong opinions, with many suggesting alternatives such as "The Great Escape," "Die Hard," and "Saving Private Ryan." The conversation highlights the subjective nature of what constitutes a "guy movie," with participants emphasizing action, war, and adventure themes while dismissing films with romantic elements. Overall, the discussion showcases a diverse range of opinions on iconic films that resonate with male audiences.

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  • Understanding of film genres, particularly action, war, and adventure.
  • Familiarity with classic films and their cultural significance.
  • Knowledge of notable directors and actors, such as Clint Eastwood and Steve McQueen.
  • Awareness of film critique and audience reception dynamics.
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  • Research the impact of "The Great Escape" on the action genre.
  • Explore the evolution of the "guy movie" trope in cinema.
  • Analyze the cultural significance of films like "Die Hard" and "Saving Private Ryan."
  • Investigate the role of iconic actors such as Bruce Willis and Arnold Schwarzenegger in shaping action films.
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Film enthusiasts, movie critics, and anyone interested in the cultural impact of action and adventure films, particularly those that resonate with male audiences.

  • #31
I'm surprised no one has mentioned The Usual Suspects. That movie has my favorite ending of all time. Also, anything with Daniel Day Lewis should be considered a guy movie (e.g. There Will Be Blood, Gangs of New York, Last of the Mohicans).
 
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  • #32
Michael Clayton is a pretty good movie, as are all of the Bourne series.
 
  • #33
The Bourne trilogy is good.
 
  • #34
the last one especially
 
  • #35
Since westerns seem to be a bit underrepresented:
Unforgiven
The Outlaw Josey Wales
The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
The Magnificent Seven (US Version of 'The Seven Samurai')
Fistful of Dollars (US Version of 'Yojimbo')
Once Upon a Time in the West

Rocky
The Professional
The Terminator
Braveheart
Paths of Glory
The Road Warrior
Scarface
 
  • #36
Well, my dentist reminded me today about the Marathon Man. Problem is, she is she-dentist, so I am not sure if the movie qualifies. We were not talking about guy movies but about eugenol that she has on the table, and Marathon Man was just a movie where eugenol was used (do you remember Dustin Hofmann with drilled teeth?)

Have we listed Dirty Harry? I think yes, but I am not sure.
 
  • #37
I forgot to mention the Day of the Condor - great spy movie!
 
  • #38
turbo-1 said:
I forgot to mention the Day of the Condor - great spy movie!
You might be crossing "The Day of the Jackal" (1973) with "Three Days of the Condor" (1975).

I thought Enemy of the State (1998) was pretty good, as was Conspiracy Theory (1997), but the latter involved a relationship.
 
  • #39
Astronuc said:
You might be crossing "The Day of the Jackal" (1973) with "Three Days of the Condor" (1975).

I thought Enemy of the State (1998) was pretty good, as was Conspiracy Theory (1997), but the latter involved a relationship.
You're right - it was Three Days of the Condor with Redford. One of his better efforts. I liked Sneakers, too.
 
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  • #40
NateTG said:
Since westerns seem to be a bit underrepresented:

How could I have not thought of Tombstone! Definitely a favourite. I guess I don't watch westerns enough.
And how about...

Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid

Cool Hand Luke (not a western I guess)
 
  • #41
All of you guys here and not one mention of "Blazing Saddles"?
 
  • #42
GeorginaS said:
All of you guys here and not one mention of "Blazing Saddles"?

No one has mentioned "Debbie Does Dallas" either. :-/
 
  • #43
It isn't a tough guy movie or anything, but Mars Attacks is pretty funny. "We come in peace, zap zap, we come in peace, zap zap.?
 
  • #44
turbo-1 said:
Michael Clayton is a pretty good movie, as are all of the Bourne series.

Oh mannnnn, seriously? You like clayton. Why? That was a real STINKER.
 
  • #45
Ransom.
 
  • #46
GeorginaS said:
All of you guys here and not one mention of "Blazing Saddles"?
I actually thought about that one. :smile:

Then there is 'Galaxy Quest'. It's corny, but funny. :biggrin:

I like Peter Sellers in a number of movies, particularly the Pink Pather series.
 
  • #47
Night of the Living Dead
When We Were Kings
The Hustler
Bull Durham
Cocktail
Apocalypse Now
Pulp Fiction
Lethal Weapon
Drunken Master II
Enter the Dragon
Cross of Iron
Black Hawk Down
Gladiator
Road Warrior
 
  • #48
Astronuc said:
I actually thought about that one. :smile:

Then there is 'Galaxy Quest'. It's corny, but funny. :biggrin:

I like Peter Sellers in a number of movies, particularly the Pink Pather series.

See? I'd consider those fairly Guy-Standard-Movies too! But not being a guy, again, I wasn't sure that I was allowed a vote. :wink: However, the guys I've been involved with tended to be fans of these, so I figure I must have some cred.
 
  • #49
Thai Warrior
 
  • #50
GeorginaS said:
See? I'd consider those fairly Guy-Standard-Movies too! But not being a guy, again, I wasn't sure that I was allowed a vote. :wink: However, the guys I've been involved with tended to be fans of these, so I figure I must have some cred.

Most of my favourite movies are not what I would call "guy movies". I think DH's idea was to highlight the more testosterone soaked stereotypical "guy movie" with fights and guns and such. Though I was thinking of mentioning Canonball Run.

And one I just watched last night; Smokin' Aces. It's about a mob guy who winds up with a million dollar price on his head because he is negotiating a deal with the FBI. Suddenly a whole mess of people are all converging on his hideout all for their own various reasons, mostly those who want to kill him. It has a 'Usual Suspects' sort of ending but not quite as good.
 
  • #51
"The Usual Suspects" is a super-dooper-excellent movie.

But, okay, testosterone-soaked. Got it. :biggrin: (See? I shouldn't have been allowed in this thread after all.) So, all "Die Hard" and "Die Harder" to counteract all of the froo-froo wedding activities. (But I have to say that my ex would forgo any and all action flicks if "Blazing Saddles" was on.)
 
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  • #52
I'd put Field of Dreams on this list.
 
  • #53
Ong bak!
 
  • #54
Payback might qualify...
 
  • #55
One was not mentioned here which I consider my "guy movie" fav.,

Snatch
 

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