Favorite Rob Reiner Film
Rob Reiner is a gifted film-maker in a special sense: fans didn't love the way he made movies, they simply loved the movies he made. Whether for comedy, drama, suspense and fantasy, he never used a specific trick or trademark of his own, he simply made memorable, quotable and enjoyable movies.
In homage to the much underrated Rob Reiner, which of his theatrically released movies is your personal favorite?
After voting, you might discuss the list here
In homage to the much underrated Rob Reiner, which of his theatrically released movies is your personal favorite?
After voting, you might discuss the list here
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- DirectorRob ReinerStarsTom CruiseJack NicholsonDemi MooreMilitary lawyer Lieutenant Daniel Kaffee defends Marines accused of murder. They contend they were acting under orders."You can't handle the truth!"
- DirectorRob ReinerStarsRob ReinerMichael McKeanChristopher GuestSpinal Tap, one of England's loudest bands, is chronicled by film director Marty DiBergi on what proves to be a fateful tour."These go to eleven."
- DirectorRob ReinerStarsCary ElwesMandy PatinkinRobin WrightA bedridden boy's grandfather reads him the story of a farmboy-turned-pirate who encounters numerous obstacles, enemies and allies in his quest to be reunited with his true love."Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die."
- DirectorRob ReinerStarsBilly CrystalMeg RyanCarrie FisherHarry and Sally have known each other for years, and are very good friends, but they fear sex would ruin the friendship."I'll have what she's having."
- DirectorRob ReinerStarsJames CaanKathy BatesRichard FarnsworthAfter a famous author is rescued from a car crash by a fan of his novels, he comes to realize that the care he is receiving is only the beginning of a nightmare of captivity and abuse."I am your number one fan."
- DirectorRob ReinerStarsWil WheatonRiver PhoenixCorey FeldmanA writer recounts a childhood journey with his friends to find the body of a missing boy."I never had any friends later on like the ones I had when I was twelve. Jesus, does anyone?"
- DirectorRob ReinerStarsMichael DouglasAnnette BeningMartin SheenA widowed U.S. President running for reelection and an environmental lobbyist fall in love. It's all above-board, but "politics is perception," and sparks fly anyway."I'm a citizen, this is my President. And in this country it is not only permissible to question our leaders it's our responsibility!"
- DirectorRob ReinerStarsAlec BaldwinJames WoodsWhoopi GoldbergA Mississippi district attorney and the widow of Medgar Evers struggle to finally bring a white racist to justice for the 1963 murder of the civil rights leader.
- DirectorRob ReinerStarsJack NicholsonMorgan FreemanSean HayesTwo terminally ill men escape from a cancer ward and head off on a road trip with a wish list of to-dos before they die.
- DirectorRob ReinerStarsJohn CusackDaphne ZunigaAnthony EdwardsWalter Gibson is a university freshman going through a dry spell. His old buddy arranges a "sure thing" for him in California. Gibson and his classmate Allison then take a long road trip out to Cali, and both foil each other's plans.
- DirectorRob ReinerStarsJennifer AnistonMark RuffaloShirley MacLaineSarah Huttinger is a woman who learns that her family was the inspiration for the book and film "The Graduate" -- and that she just might be the offspring of the well-documented event.
- DirectorRob ReinerStarsWoody HarrelsonJames MarsdenRob ReinerA group of journalists of the Knight-Ridder news service covering President George W. Bush's planned invasion of Iraq in 2003 are skeptical of the President's claim that Saddam Hussein has "weapons of mass destruction."
- DirectorRob ReinerStarsWoody HarrelsonMichael Stahl-DavidRichard JenkinsLyndon B. Johnson aligns himself with John F. Kennedy, rises to the Presidency, and deals with the civil rights struggles of the 1960s.
- DirectorRob ReinerStarsNick RobinsonCommonCary ElwesA would-be governor's addicted son goes down the long, rough road of rehab, fighting against recovery every inch of the way.
- DirectorRob ReinerStarsMichael DouglasDiane KeatonSterling JerinsA self-absorbed realtor enlists the help of his neighbor when he's suddenly left in charge of the granddaughter he never knew existed until his estranged son drops her off at his home.
- DirectorRob ReinerStarsLuke WilsonKate HudsonDavid PaymerA writer must turn out a novel in thirty days or face the wrath of loan sharks.
- DirectorRob ReinerStarsElijah WoodBruce WillisJason AlexanderSick of the neglect he receives from his mom and dad, a young boy leaves home and travels the world in search of new parents."I hated this movie. Hated hated hated hated hated this movie. Hated it."
(even his worst film inspired one of Ebert's best reviews)