39. Kramer vs. Kramer (1979)
Directed by Robert Benton
Starring Dustin Hoffman, Meryl Streep, Jane Alexander
The direction is solid, but the script is what makes this film exceptional. A masterwork of dialogue, emotion, and humanity. Hoffman and Streep are great and the courtroom scene is iconic.
Directed by Robert Benton
Starring Dustin Hoffman, Meryl Streep, Jane Alexander
The direction is solid, but the script is what makes this film exceptional. A masterwork of dialogue, emotion, and humanity. Hoffman and Streep are great and the courtroom scene is iconic.
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Directed by Delbert Mann
Starring Ernest Borgnine, Betsy Blair, Esther Minciotti
A sweet romance with subtle comedy elements. Borgnine and Blair have great on-screen chemistry. For a thin story, it is engaging and packs an emotional punch. Marty is such a likeable character.
Directed by John Schlesinger
Starring Jon Voight, Dustin Hoffman, Sylvia Miles
A raw, gritty film showing the seedy underbelly of New York. Hoffman is at his best, and Voight is excellent as well. Even though it's dark, there are still elements of sweetness and humanity
Directed by Norman Jewison
Starring Sidney Poitier, Rod Steiger, Warren Oates
The murder of the film is only like the eighth most important part of the film. Everything is about the setting, characters, and mood. Poitier is incredibly engaging in every scene.
Directed by John G. Avildsen
Starring Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young
I don't even care about boxing, but this film makes me care about Rocky's rise. Compelling underdog story, even if not very groundbreaking. The cinematography really captures the grittiness.
Directed by Robert Wise and Jerome Robbins
Starring Natalie Wood, Richard Beymer, Russ Tamblyn, Rita Moreno
Gorgeous cinematography, brilliant costume design and production. Meticulous dance numbers and memorable songs. Sadly the issues are still relevant today.
Directed by Robert Wise
Starring Julie Andrews, Christopher Plummer, Eleanor Parker
Enjoyable musical numbers. This could easily be overly saccharine, but the script never lets it get there. Andrews is practically perfect in every way (sorry, wrong film).