Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Truth be told


Best Movie Ever

I’ve been giving this a lot of thought lately and I have come up with the following argument and conclusion.  You may be surprised.

While it is extremely difficult to nail down ‘Best Movie Ever’, I believe that it can be done.  I arrived at this conclusion after years upon years (upon years) of close, intense scrutiny.  And by ‘close, intense scrutiny’ I mean that I thought about it every once in a while.  So anywii, let’s get to the answer.  Now, I know that it’s cool to say that the ‘Best Movie Ever’ is Citizen Kane or The Godfather or, god forbid, Lord of the Rings.  While these are all fine movies in their own right, they are not the Best.  Why?  Simply because they do not have absolute appeal.  There are many people out there, you perhaps, that do not love these movies for one reason or another.  Probably another but that’s your business.  The movie that I have chosen is loved by all.  Everyone.  From children to old fogies.  From goth drummers (this is provable) to Celine Dion fans.  From democrats to republicans.  From sea to shining sea.  Absolute Appeal.  The movie?  You know in your heart that I’m right when I say

*drums roll*

The Princess Bride.

Yep, I can tell that you’re all nodding now and saying “you know? He’s right.  I DO love that movie.” And that’s ok.  We all know.  We know you love that movie because we love it too.  That’s what makes The Princess Bride the Best Movie Ever.  Everyone in the entire world, probably even people who haven’t seen it yet, love this movie.  The world became a better place in 1987 because of this movie.  You can now stop debating this issue.  You are welcome.

P.S.  By the way, The Princess Bride is not my favorite movie, it’s just the Best movie.  I wanted to be clear about that.

P.P.S.  happy birthday to me.  yay.

Posted by Buzz at 10:07 AM | (17) Comments
Posted by M  on  07/30  at  10:56 AM

I’m not sure you’re giving enough credit to another movie that turned the world on its ear, and made us rethink all conventional wisdom.  It was a movie that changed us all a little, hopefully for the better.  Of course I’m talking about Earth Girls are Easy.

And dude, happy birthday!

Posted by Andrea  on  07/30  at  11:05 AM

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BUZZ!!!! I hope it’s great.

And, I have to agree with you. Most people that I’ve met in my life have seen and enjoy The Princess Bride. You are so wise!

smile

Posted by  on  07/30  at  11:08 AM

Happy Birthday !!!!! grin

Posted by Janet  on  07/30  at  11:09 AM

Happy, happy Birthday!!!

Posted by Dave  on  07/30  at  11:16 AM

First off Happy Birthday! smile

Second, I COMPLETELY agree with you… It’s in my top three favs of all time, but not at the #1 spot, however it IS the greatest movie of all time. It’s got everything, a love story, fights, hilarity, Andre the Giant, the Dread Pirate Roberts and by far footage the best PC baseball game evar!

Posted by Jeff A  on  07/30  at  11:21 AM

Happy birthday Buzz, hope it’s the best one ever!

Posted by ironic1  on  07/30  at  02:34 PM

Enjoy your birthday to the fullest!!!

Posted by -d  on  07/30  at  02:49 PM

Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father prepare to die.

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Sorry, couldn’t help myself.
-d

P.P.S. Happy Birthday to you!

Posted by Yardbirdsax  on  07/30  at  06:19 PM

Happy Birthday old, errr… I mean Cool Dude! tongue rolleye

I won’t really argue with your choice… that movie is really a blast to watch and it never gets old.

Posted by  on  07/30  at  11:52 PM

Happiest of happy’s to you!

I’ve never seen The Princess Bride grin

Posted by cassie-b  on  07/31  at  08:43 AM

My favorite movie is still Benny & Joon.

Posted by huy  on  07/31  at  11:16 AM

I actually know someone that “didn’t care for the movie”.

I was speechless. Oh well, no accounting for taste.

And Happy Birthday to you!

Posted by CC (valley)  on  07/31  at  04:50 PM

Happy Happy Birthday! I hope you had the best day ever!

Posted by  on  08/01  at  06:17 PM

Gotta love the Princess Bride! 

BTW....Happy Belated birthday!!  It’s all your fault that I’m late because you took off from work on your birthday.  You know what they say...outta sight...outta your mind!!!

Posted by laanba  on  08/03  at  02:39 PM

I’m late, but I hope you had a great birthday!

Posted by Kyle  on  08/03  at  05:41 PM

Happy BBD, Buzz. BTW, have you given much thought to the second best movie? I’m thinkin Forest Gump.

Posted by  on  08/04  at  03:59 PM

HAPPY 48th BROTHER!!!!!!

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