Paid Members Devon Malcolm Posted September 13, 2011 Paid Members Share Posted September 13, 2011 I can't remember who the dude is that posted these threads originally, but I thought I'd pick them back up again with Arnie. Also, I know there was a bit of discussion last time about the difference between 'favourite' and 'best' films, but talk about either. Â Any new Arnie film was pretty much a major event in my childhood and I still remember the arguments I had with my dad when he wouldn't let me bring back a pirate copy of Terminator 2 from Malta when I was 14 because I'd already bought Predator 2 and he would only let me take one home. Â I think, for me, it's a toss up between T2 and True Lies for his 'best' film. True Lies is absolutely great, there is so much going on in that film and it's a shame they couldn't have gotten a sequel together. Even Tom Arnold is funny in it. Â My favourite, though, is Commando, narrowly ahead of Predator and Total Recall, which I really warmed to eventually after not really liking it to begin with. I even love Kindergarten Cop, though. It's Arnie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Houchen Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Commando for me, but for Bennett. And the subtext of an army bloke whisking his flowering daughter away to the mountains to live in solitude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members quote the raven Posted September 13, 2011 Paid Members Share Posted September 13, 2011 T2 has to be the winner.  Predator comes a close 2nd  And running man 3rd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 I can't remember who the dude is that posted these threads originally, but I thought I'd pick them back up again with Arnie. Also, I know there was a bit of discussion last time about the difference between 'favourite' and 'best' films, but talk about either. Any new Arnie film was pretty much a major event in my childhood and I still remember the arguments I had with my dad when he wouldn't let me bring back a pirate copy of Terminator 2 from Malta when I was 14 because I'd already bought Predator 2 and he would only let me take one home.  I think, for me, it's a toss up between T2 and True Lies for his 'best' film. True Lies is absolutely great, there is so much going on in that film and it's a shame they couldn't have gotten a sequel together. Even Tom Arnold is funny in it.  My favourite, though, is Commando, narrowly ahead of Predator and Total Recall, which I really warmed to eventually after not really liking it to begin with. I even love Kindergarten Cop, though. It's Arnie.  Same here - I remember how excited I used to get when I spotted a new Arnie poster of his latest flick that was due out. He's still my no.1 movie icon.  1. Predator 2. Commando 3. Running Man  Even his later movies End of Days, The 6th Day etc were enjoyable viewing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Foale Posted September 13, 2011 Paid Members Share Posted September 13, 2011 T2 for me, as it's my overall favourite film ever. Closely followed Jingle All The......jeez I can't even joke about that. Â This is a must watch for all Arnie fans by the way, can you name every movie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Devon Malcolm Posted September 13, 2011 Author Paid Members Share Posted September 13, 2011 Same here - I remember how excited I used to get when I spotted a new Arnie poster of his latest flick that was due out. He's still my no.1 movie icon.  1. Predator 2. Commando 3. Running Man  Even his later movies End of Days, The 6th Day etc were enjoyable viewing.  I really need to see End Of Days, I love Peter Hyams.  I haven't seen The Running Man in such a long time as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Houchen Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 I take it you've seen this, Gladders? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loki Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 T2 for me, as it's my overall favourite film ever. Closely followed Jingle All The......jeez I can't even joke about that. This is a must watch for all Arnie fans by the way, can you name every movie?  Hang on - which film is the line "My name is John Kimble, and I love my car" from?  I'll be honest, there are a number there that I don't recognise.  edit: Kinderkarden Kop looks a lot of fun, weirdly, I may have to watch it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TildeGuy~! Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Hang on - which film is the line "My name is John Kimble, and I love my car" from? I'll be honest, there are a number there that I don't recognise.  Kindergarten Cop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Chest Rockwell Posted September 13, 2011 Moderators Share Posted September 13, 2011 Kindergarten Cop  edit - is the answer to Loki's question, not my favourite Arnie film (I do think it's a cracking film though - a prefect blend of action, comedy and family movie-ness).  As a kid I used to absolutely love Last Action Hero. Me and my brother used to watch it pretty much every Sunday (alternating between that and Demolition Man, more often than not).  I recognise that it's a bit rubbish, but I still really like it. And the soundtrack is pretty hot.  "Best" film though? Probably Total Recall or Predator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergio Bellend Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Terminator 2. Fantastic film, one of my all time favourites, and Arnie nails the face turn as a goodie. I also thought Predator was ace as well, when I finally got round to watching it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Devon Malcolm Posted September 13, 2011 Author Paid Members Share Posted September 13, 2011 I take it you've seen this, Gladders? Â Amazingly, I hadn't! I'll be back in half an hour when I've watched all the rest of them they've done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Azrall Posted September 13, 2011 Paid Members Share Posted September 13, 2011 T2 hands down for me. One of the first "Arnie" films i'd seen and I loved it. Kindergarten Cop is another favourite too.... Â "Take ur toy bahk to the carhpet!" Love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators PowerButchi Posted September 13, 2011 Moderators Share Posted September 13, 2011 The Running Man has it all. Jesse Ventura doing Captain Freedom's Workout, Yaphet Kotto, Richard Dawson playing a fantastic "Bizarro Richard Dawson", Chico's head exploding in the first 2 minutes, Dynamo's car, Dynamo's costume, Dynamo's singing, and Dynamo saying "I'll show you dickless!". It also has that awesome old woman, and the jingle of "We bring you joy we bring you strife". And that's without going into Climbing For Dollars. Â It hits the spot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herne's Son Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Conan the Barbarian for me, a true classic and one of the best scores in movie history, in addition I think Arnie was well suited to the silence of the movie.  I'd put it like this  1. Conan the Barbarian 2. Predator 3. Total Recall   I do think End of Days is hugely underrated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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