Top Ten Movies of All Time (But It’s From The Perspective of My 50 Year Old Dad)

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BY MADISON PETTER

Do you ever find yourself sitting down at the end of the day wanting to watch a movie but have no idea what to watch? Do you hate “film-bros” recommending bad indie movies? Well look no further! My very wise and very insightful 50 year-old father, Geoff, has created his perfect list of movies, with explanations! So settle down, open a streaming app, and enjoy the movie(s)!

  1. Top Gun: Maverick (2022), “USA Pride and constant action makes me feel good to cheer for the hero while being distracted so my mind can solve problems without my interference”
  2. The Last Samurai (2003), “Sometimes I watch this to remember my purpose is to serve others… Egos can stagnate growth… this movie allows me to “reset””
  3. The Rocky Series (1976-90), “Love The Underdog Story Line!! I remember All things are possible when I believe in the result!! Can’t Teach Heart, But it’s good to see the example”
  4. The Cutting Edge (1992), “Sentimental of my childhood!! Great Positive Movie that always made me smile, laugh, and remember Love is key!! (I didn’t know what love was back then… but I knew I wanted to feel it because of this movie)”
  5. Save The Last Dance (2001), “I moved a lot in my childhood and this movie made me remember how many different cultures and people I was exposed to in my development!! This movie makes me appreciate my journey from boy to young man”
  6. The Karate Kid (1984), “I watched this movie with my father at the theater!! I love this movie because I always saw my dad as Mr Miyagi ….. My dad was the greatest teacher I’ve ever had…. This movie is more about me having a conversation with my dad and less about the movie”
  7. Die Hard (1988), “This movie makes me think of your mother…. I love this movie but I love thinking about your mom while this is on!!”
  8. Jaws (1975), “One of my first movies that impacted my life….. I never wanted to go into the water because of this movie!! Truth.”
  9. The Last Dragon (1985), “Same story of my life…. I use this movie to remember… walk humble but Greatness Lives In All Of Us!! Always Be Ready To Shine.
  10. Far and Away (1992), “I think of your mother when I see this!! I think she left her family to share her life with a guy from an unstructured background and she was happy!! …. I think about our struggles that we experienced together… I also think how well it ends…. That is life… Family and Love”