100 Great Movies Every Guy MUST See

Wed, Jan 30, 2008

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50 Movies EVERY Guy Must See
For years now men have had to suffer in silence when taking their girlfriend or wife to the cinema. How often do you get to see that new Jackie Chan movie? And how often does she get to watch the latest 18th century drama epic? I’m guessing the epic gets the nod over the guy movie every single time! Fear not my poorly treated comrade, help is here.

Men know that violence beats sex (marginally) and war beats peace! We turn our noses up to movies that are too serious or sensitive. When we stick a DVD on we want to hear explosions, laugh our ass off or bask in the beauty of gratuitous nudity! In addition to that, we want – no, better still, we NEED – movies that allow us to recite the dialogue from memory days later (”Heeeerrrresss JOHNNY!”). This behaviour will no doubt attract disturbing looks from women and children, but recite a line to another guy and you’ll see him nod in silent appreciation.

With that in mind, we’ve compiled a list of 100 great movies that every guy MUST see. Take your masculinity back, and start watching.

1. Casino Royale (or any other James Bond movie for that matter)

James Bond: Casino Royale

Fast cars, sexy women, sharp suits and high stakes poker. All very manly things which, when combined with the presence of Daniel Craig, make a really great movie.
Best line in the movie: “Now the whole world’s gonna know that you died scratching my balls!”

Buy Casino Royale Now

2. Terminator

The Terminator

Originally offered the leading human role in this movie, Arnold Schwarzenegger decided that playing a bad ass robot sent from the future to kill was his destiny. And so he swapped swimming trunks, body lotion and homoerotic poses for a leather jacket, a gun and some black shades.
Best line in the movie: “I’ll be back.”

Buy The Terminator Now

3. Die hard

Die Hard

Nothing says hardcore like a hero running around on broken glass in bare feet and smashing through windows on a firehose. Bruce Willis literally wrote the book when it comes to action (we’ll forgive his mild indiscretion for playing a dead guy in the Sixth Sense).
Best line in the movie: “Yippee-ki-yay, motherfucker!”

Buy Die Hard Now

4. The Last Boy Scout

The Last Boyscout

When a movie has murder, strippers, sports, crooked politicians and stars Bruce Willis as a washed-up cop – you know it’s going to be good! This movie doesn’t disappoint. Trust me.
Best line in the movie: Bad guy: You think you are so fucking cool, don’t you? You think you are so fucking cool. But just once, I would like to hear you scream in pain…” Bruce: “Play some rap music. “

Buy The Last Boy Scout Now

5. Top Gun

Top Gun

When the lead character has a butch name like Maverick, it doesn’t matter that he’s being portrayed by short-arse Tom Cruise. This movie will make you feel the need, the need for speed. Guy’s love planes. In particular, planes than can shoot other planes right out of the sky!
Best line in the movie: “And if you screw up just this much, you’ll be flying a cargo plane full of rubber dog shit out of Hong Kong!”

6. The Matrix

The Matrix

How many computer hacker nerds wish that they were Neo? Living inside a computer program and able to remake the code anyway they like. With bullet dodging, kung-fu and Trinity in tight leather pants – this movie caters to all tastes!
Best line in the movie: “Do not try and bend the spoon. That’s impossible. Instead… only try to realize the truth.”

Buy The Matrix Now

7. Back To The Future

Back To The Future

If a time traveling Delorean doesn’t get you into a frenzy, then I don’t know what will. The BTTF Trilogy still makes the hairs on the back of my neck stand up to this day – if only for the amazing soundtrack by Alan Silvestri.
Best line in the movie: “Great Scott!!”

Buy Back To The Future Now

8. Scarface

Scarface

When a Cuban refugee falls for a drug kingpin’s girl, you know you have all the hallmarks of an epic gangster flick. If you get attacked by a chainsaw and still live to tell the tale, then you’re alright in my book!
Best line in the movie: “Say hello to my leetle friend!”

Buy Scarface Now

9. The Godfather

Godfather Part 1

Quite possibly the ultimate bloke film ever made. Francis Ford Coppola’s masterpiece is an indispensable guide to surviving with honour in a dog eat dog world.
Best line in the movie: “I’m gonna make him an offer he can’t refuse.”

Buy The Godfather Now

10. Platoon

Platoon

A gritty and emotional (I know I said men don’t like it too serious but this is a war film, so it’s allowed) look at the lives of an American platoon of soldiers as they patrol, fight and die in jungles of Vietnam – seen through the eyes of a rookie recruit.
Best line in the movie: “Free your mind, your ass will follow.”

Buy Platoon Now

11. Universal Soldier

Universal Soldier

Jean-Claude Van Damme and Dolph Lundgren kill each other in battle, only to brought back as reanimated, near perfect, soldiers. Luc Devreux (Van Damme) starts having flashbacks from his former life and brutal conflict ensues. The only acceptable time for you to turn away while this movie is playing is for the gratuitous Van Damme butt shot (unless you like that kind of thing)!
Best line in the movie: “You’re discharged… sarge.”

Buy Universal Soldier Now

12. The Shining

The Shining

In a nutshell – recovering alcoholic with a volatile temper gets cabin fever and tries to kill his family. To say the film is ‘a bit weird’ would be the understatement of the century. That said, the movie is a masterpiece and a must see – if only for the iconic horror movie quote:
Best line in the movie: “Heeeere’s JOHNNY!”

Buy The Shining Now

13. Fight Club

Fight Club

After seeing this film, a million men declared they wanted to change their name to Tyler Durden and go kick the shit out of someone. Anyone! On the surface, the movie is about proving your manliness by punching the other guys lights out, but really it’s all about knowing yourself and not relying on personal possessions. I think.
Best line in the movie: “I want you to hit me as hard as you can.”

Buy Fight Club Now

14. Dirty Harry

Dirty Harry

A cop with no regard for the rules (but who always gets the job done) takes on a serial killer targeting random victims. It’s very serious stuff folks. Oh, and he has a big gun too.
Best line in the movie: “You’ve got to ask yourself a question: Do I feel lucky? Well, do ya, punk?”

Buy Dirty Harry Now

15. Rocky

Rocky Balboa

The Italian Stallion, Rocky Balboa, is a southpaw fighter out of Philadelphia looking to make it big by taking on the world champ Apollo Creed. The training montages and music are enough to make you wanna lose that beer belly – almost!
Best line in the movie: “ADRIAN!”

16. Full Metal Jacket

Full Metal Jacket

If you ever wondered what it was like to be a U.S Marine – then wonder no more! This movie has more memorable quotes than any other, thanks mostly to the enigmatic Gunnery Sergeant Hartman.
Best line in the movie: “Bullshit. I bet you could suck a golfball through a garden hose.”

Buy Full Metal Jacket

17. Bullitt

Bullitt

This is the story of an all guts, no glory cop determined to find the underworld kingpin that killed the witness in his protection.
Best line in the movie: “Look, you work your side of the street, and I’ll work mine.”

Buy Bullitt Now

18. Enter The Dragon

Enter The Dragon

Martial arts messiah Bruce Lee spies on a reclusive crime lord using his invitation to a tournament there as cover. Fight scenes galore and the unmistakable Bruce Lee ‘fight sound’ is just fantastic.
Best line in the movie: “Why doesn’t somebody pull out a .45 and, bang, settle it?”

Buy Enter The Dragon Now

19. 48 Hours

48 Hours

Eddie Murphy is the wise-cracking criminal paired with a hard-nosed cop while they try to track down a criminal! All Eddie Murphy has to do is laugh and I’m sold!
Best line in the movie: “I’ve been in prison for three years. My dick gets hard if the wind blows.”

Buy 48 Hours Now

20. Blade

Blade

Vampires, techno music and Wesley Snipes slicing people up with a sword. This movie has all the hallmarks of a guy classic – and it doesn’t fail to deliver.
Best line in the movie: “Fuck me? No, you fuck this!”

Buy Blade Now



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566 Responses to “100 Great Movies Every Guy MUST See”

  1. SpacemanSpliff Says:

    What about Bloodsport? or Deathrace 2000?

  2. Ka Garrette Says:

    I have to say, I enjoy reading your post. Maybe you could let me know how I can bookmark it ? Also just thought I would tell you I found your page through Bing.

  3. Ti Says:

    Heh, I am a girl and I’ve seen nearly seen all of them. Plenty of them are my favorites, even. I think some pretty epic movies are unfortunately not on it, like http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Last_Castle – but great list anyways. For girls, too. :)

  4. Shadi Says:

    Great movies to start watching,thanks.

  5. Asher Says:

    Great list. You nailed it for the most part. I was pretty surprised you didn’t have Animal House and Caddyshack. They’re almost as essential as Godfather, Scarface or Fight Club.
    Here’s a few more I’d have added: Independence Day, SLC Punk, Revolver, Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, Saw, all of Wes Anderson’s movies, Requiem for a Dream, Trainspotting, The Truman Show, Run Fatboy Run, Boondock Saints, Kung Fu Hustle, Fast and Furious, and Austin Powers check em out if ya haven’t seen em I know I’ve added some to my list to see.

  6. Bryan Says:

    Leon The Professional, classic

  7. RayBurton Says:

    Great call on ‘Mean Machine’ never heard of it before today and am enjoying it now but thought I’d pop back over and say ‘thanks’ for the suggestion.

  8. Kurt Wert Says:

    Classic list. What about the Rush Hour series, Falling Down and The Warriors? :)

  9. josh Says:

    Sweet list. A few movies i’d also recommend:
    Transformers, The Dark Knight, Kill Bill, Office Space, Total Recall, Ace Ventura, Napolean Dynomite, Donnie Darko, The Hangover, Zombieland, The Professional, Tommy Boy, Billy Madison, Happy Gilmore, Man On Fire, Saw I, Step Brothers, Pineapple Express, Super Troopers, and last but surely not least, Terminator 2. You listed the first one, but left out the second, which was arguably the best action film ever made. I’m gonna check out a few of the movies you’ve listed that I haven’t seen yet.

  10. Paris Says:

    Awesome list! But where is Boondock Saints and Boondock Saints 2? Both epic movies about two brothers called upon by god to kill evil men… How can you get less manly? Btw I’m a girl and you missed much more than just these amazing films…

  11. Elwood Sutkus Says:

    Wasn’t he involved in a bizarre gun incident?

  12. Ryan Says:

    Definitely would have swapped out Kickboxer with Bloodsport but besides that it’s a pretty solid list.

  13. Raff Says:

    awesome, awesome, awesome list man. huge props to you
    i found great movies here that I didn’t even remembered existed and some that am curious about watching. thanx for it

  14. jake Says:

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  21. Brian Says:

    I’m a little confused about the Rambo entry. Rambo is one of my favorite movies series. The picture is from the second movie because he has the necklace and he’s in the jungle, the description from the new fourth movie because it talks about him in his 60s, and the quote from the first one when he’s talking to the colonel on the radio when they are trying to track him in the woods. Therefore, I’m going to say that every Rambo movie is amazing. very good list none the less.

  22. Kira Says:

    This is a great list of movies, there’s a few I’d add and some I’d take off, btw I’m a girl and would watch these over 18th century drama everyday, I still do like chic flics. Best ever movie tho, which you don’t have, is KILL BILL

  23. Shimmy Says:

    Nice list BUT Hostel is the WORST movie I’ve EVER seen… Since i am from Bratislava, Slovakia, i can really tell you that the whole movie is NONSENSE, there is NO such fu*kin’ place anywhere around the whole country, second- movie was filmed in Czech Republic! in a small village that should’ve represented Bratislava(half milion city w/o suburbs)… I am sorry but only dumb americans (no offence) that have no idea about geography and politics can really believe that sh*t… Movie is representation of a sick mind of Eli Roth, when i watched it I was trying not to vomit and boiling with anger because its such a lie and still it “ruled” in USA movies…

  24. Shimmy Says:

    But others are great, maybe I missed some comedies(The Witches of Eastwick) but still a great list

  25. Crisco Says:

    ‘Yo Mama’s a Freak’

    and

    ‘Chasing The Big Ones’

  26. mahi Says:

    I’m a girl and i have seen every movie here except platoon and universal soldier.
    p.s. Full metal jacket should be in the top 5… it’s an amazing movie

  27. Bidding Directory Says:

    This is the best list i have ever saw, actually i m searching for comprehensive list of horror movies but i got it here which creates more interest to watch above movies ofcouse already i watched few but i ll cover rest of them

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  29. iyer Says:

    Fantastic list…….magnificent coverage. Very wide genre and you got it right – well mostly!!!! Kudos for the comments and not only giving a list. Personally, I would have included some like House of Flying Daggers (Fantastic plot and sceneries), The Untouchables (they are a tough bunch out to get the Mob), Over the top (If only to see some great arm wrestling), Terminator-2 (if you ask me, much much better than Terminator-1), The Fly (David Cronenberg at one his best) and so on. Full marks to you.

  30. Mrigank Says:

    Dude nice list but u hav left quite a few of them:-
    1. Oceans 11, 12 & 13
    2. Behind Enemy Lines
    3. The Swordfish
    4. Italion Job
    5. Transporter (all parts)
    6. Transformer (all parts)

  31. Jack Says:

    Hi and thanks for the great information, It was exactly what I was looking for, and really useful.

  32. You couldn't pronounce it anyway... Says:

    It’s a pretty good and solid list, and I do for the most part agree, BUT not entirely.
    Some movies that are MUST SEE which you seem to have left out are: Mad Max trilogy, Jurrasic Park, Evil Dead (and the rest of the trilogy, “Evil Dead 2″ and “Army of Darkness” though not essential, they’re still awesome), Dead Alive (Also called Braindead), Field of Dreams, the Good, The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

    A few less essential suggestions are: Iron Man, Planet Terror, Shoot Em Up, Night of the Living Dead (and the rest of George Romero’s wonderful trilogy “Dawn of the Dead” from 1978 and “Day of the Dead” from 1985), Napoleon Dynamite, Blade Runner, 12 Monkeys, Deep Throat (First Porno with a plot, I’d say thats a must see, and it’s good fun too)

    Also please delete

  33. Penn Says:

    Not going to delete. This was a rare “useful post”.

  34. zaid Says:

    What about green street hooligans and never back down?? i say thats a must watch

  35. fuckthis Says:

    fight club is a very bad movie it is fucking crap

  36. chase Says:

    No The Warriors? The greatest guy movie of all time. Can you dig it????? Obviously the writer has not watched this classic.

  37. Jon Turner Says:

    Cannibal Holocaust
    Halloween (1978)
    Last Of the Mohicans
    Out For Justice


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