What's your favorite dark/thriller spy/espionage movie?

"Joshua "Dr. Science" Gilbert" (joshuagilbert) 09/14/2014 at 15:34 • Filed to: Movieclub

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And why? Cinematography? Cars? Scripting and/or acting? Plot twists?

Skyfall, Shooter, and The Bourne Identity are my favorites at the moment.

Sweet Trav > Joshua "Dr. Science" Gilbert 09/14/2014 at 15:36

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I loved the American with Clooney for the Cinematography.

saabstory | fixes bikes, breaks cars > Joshua "Dr. Science" Gilbert 09/14/2014 at 15:37

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Mid-skip.

 V8 Rustler > Joshua "Dr. Science" Gilbert 09/14/2014 at 15:40

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I remember watching The Bourne Identity on HD DVD in 2007. From what I remember it was pretty good. HD DVD is long dead by now.

PatBateman > Joshua "Dr. Science" Gilbert 09/14/2014 at 15:42

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Probably Skyfall. I mean, is this not the most pimp entrance to a casino you've ever seen?

GhostZ > Joshua "Dr. Science" Gilbert 09/14/2014 at 15:47

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Skyfall is a definite #1. It really is one top-notch movie. I could go on for days about what was done right, but the best thing has to be the lighting . The way they tied the writing's themes with the colors and light of the whole thing made for one amazing film. The fact that they combined both vibrant neon cityscapes with decrepit abandoned islands without either one looking out of place in the plot is stunning.

For older films, Hunt for Red October is another favorite of mine. It's more of a feel good badass film.

And for classics, North by Northwest. Mostly because I really like Hitchcock and it's interesting to see how the film influenced later genres.

For non-spy thrillers, Inception and Catch Me if you Can are both fantastic.

lone_liberal > Joshua "Dr. Science" Gilbert 09/14/2014 at 15:48

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It's not a movie, but the BBC's production of Tinker Tailor Soldier spy starring Alec Guinness as George Smiley was brilliant. I'd also nominate The Day of the Jackal.

Tapas > Joshua "Dr. Science" Gilbert 09/14/2014 at 15:51

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Enemy of the State and Eagle Eye

Shady Balkan Subject, Drives an Alfa > Joshua "Dr. Science" Gilbert 09/14/2014 at 15:53

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Skyfall was great till the Scotland part. After that it was just not Bond. I am a huge 007 fan, have watched all the films many times and for me most of them are the best movies in this genre. I am not a big fan of Bourne for some reason that I can't put my finger on, but enjoy Kill Bill(not specifically in this genre but...) and MI(even if I dislike Tom Cruise). Also Patriot Games anyone?

mr2gud2u > Joshua "Dr. Science" Gilbert 09/14/2014 at 16:02

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Body of Lies any of the Bourne Trilogy movies.

Steve in Manhattan > lone_liberal 09/14/2014 at 16:04

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In the midst of Smiley's People right now - and the Tinker Tailor with Gary Oldman is also excellent.

Steve in Manhattan > Joshua "Dr. Science" Gilbert 09/14/2014 at 16:07

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No question:

The Transporter > Joshua "Dr. Science" Gilbert 09/14/2014 at 16:14

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Argo

It's not car related, but it shows how a good spy operates. A good spy doesn't rescue a bunch of hostages with guns, explosives, and lazer guided missiles launched from UAVs, a good spy gets them out the front door without anybody realizing what the hell just happened until it's too late.

Leadbull > The Transporter 09/14/2014 at 16:31

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Canadian spies are so nice.

Leadbull > Tapas 09/14/2014 at 16:32

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I second Eagle Eye.

I don't think it gets the praise it deserves.

Tim (Fractal Footwork) > Joshua "Dr. Science" Gilbert 09/14/2014 at 16:37

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Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy

Bourne Identity

Any Daniel Craig Bond film

Agrajag > Joshua "Dr. Science" Gilbert 09/14/2014 at 16:42

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This is perhaps my favorite genre.

In no particular order:

This movie is fantastic, but you will leave it absolutely hating everything.

This is could almost be a prequel for Robert Redford's character in my next pick. The best selection of cars in this one from my choices.

Then the films that garnered my interest in the genre. The Jack Ryan films.

This one in the series gets crapped on a lot but I had watched it again recently and thought great.

The Bourne movies were great and I believe if it wasn't for them we wouldn't have the Bond films we now have. Skyfall is probably the most thriller like of the recent ones and certainly has the best cinematography, but Casino Royale is still my favorite of them.

Agrajag > lone_liberal 09/14/2014 at 16:43

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That and the remake are on my list of shame.

jovimon7 > Joshua "Dr. Science" Gilbert 09/14/2014 at 16:45

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Old, great "edge of your seat" movie.

lone_liberal > Agrajag 09/14/2014 at 16:45

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To each their own, but you don't have much company in that opinion.

415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°) > Joshua "Dr. Science" Gilbert 09/14/2014 at 16:48

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Hannah is pretty fun to watch, great soundtrack.

Agrajag > lone_liberal 09/14/2014 at 16:54

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Opinion about what? Do you mean about wanting to see the remake?

lone_liberal > Agrajag 09/14/2014 at 16:55

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Sorry! I misunderstood you! I thought you were saying that they were on a list of bad shows and movies.

Pdexter > Joshua "Dr. Science" Gilbert 09/14/2014 at 16:55

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Spy Games.

I saw it after midnight in a good mood long time ago and it's one of those movies if it happens to be running after some soccer game or something. I will probably watch it.

From Bond movies Casino Royale is my absolute favorite. Goldeneye got some nostalgia value and Pierce Brosnan to me is how Bond should act and look. Though Casino Royale is by far superior movie.

Tapas > Leadbull 09/14/2014 at 16:56

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Thank you!

Agrajag > lone_liberal 09/14/2014 at 16:59

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Oh no not all. At least not yet, haha.

Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 > Joshua "Dr. Science" Gilbert 09/14/2014 at 17:07

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Does Catch Me If You Can count?

GTRZILLAR32-Now saving for Godzilla and a condo > Joshua "Dr. Science" Gilbert 09/14/2014 at 17:21

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Collateral is a good one to add to that list

So is Miami Vice (2006)

I find them underappreciated because of their cast.

FromCanadaWithLove > Joshua "Dr. Science" Gilbert 09/14/2014 at 18:06

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Skyfall is brilliant, as is Casino Royale, but more people need to pay attention to On Her Majesty's Secret Service. Yes, Lazenby isn't the best actor, but the film has some of the best actors of the time, great cinematography, a brilliant soundtrack, and an excellent plot. 10/10 film.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > Joshua "Dr. Science" Gilbert 09/14/2014 at 18:27

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I can't pick just one favorite, but 'Ronin' is definitely top 5.

Jack Does Cars > The Transporter 09/14/2014 at 19:26

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There's a VW Van. But I don't see any reference to the Paykan. How do you make a movie about Iran, without any mention to the Paykan?

Jack Does Cars > Joshua "Dr. Science" Gilbert 09/14/2014 at 19:27

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SUDDEN DEATH WITH JEAN CLAUDE VAN DAMME 4 LYFE

The Transporter > Jack Does Cars 09/14/2014 at 19:47

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Very carefully.

Stephen the Canuck > Joshua "Dr. Science" Gilbert 09/14/2014 at 21:37

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I really really enjoy all of the Daniel Craig Bond movies. I wish he would do more.

Shooter is fantastic. I would like to see Marky Mark play Bob Lee Swagger in more movies from the series of books.

And two I really like;

Joshua "Dr. Science" Gilbert > Stephen the Canuck 09/14/2014 at 21:53

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I agree with your tastes. We are friends.

AddictedToM3s - Drives a GC > Joshua "Dr. Science" Gilbert 09/14/2014 at 22:08

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Gotta go with The Bank Job and Inside Man. The Bank Job had superb story telling and Inside Man just had an awesome ending and storyline.

Stephen the Canuck > Joshua "Dr. Science" Gilbert 09/15/2014 at 05:44

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Excellent. Mwuahahahah. I like the books, and the movie adaptations have been pretty good. So there is ready made material for more movies.

I didn't like the idea of Tom Cruise playing Jack Reacher when I first heard about it. Given that Jack Reacher in the books is 6 foot 4" or so, and Tom Cruise is 5 foot 7" (googled). But he did a surprisingly good job of it.

JACU - I've got bonifides. > Joshua "Dr. Science" Gilbert 09/15/2014 at 13:56

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Not a movie, but a mini-series... Tinker Taylor Soldier Spy. Because John LeCarré and Alec Guinness.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tinker_Ta…