Top 5 Movies Under 50 Words

5. Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) - Chaos. Thats the best word to describe this movie. The most recent addition to the Mad Max franchise, this film is a non-stop exhilerating thrill ride. 4. Casino Royale (2006) - No action list would be complete without a Bond film, and Daniel Craig's first foray into the character just beats out some of the more classic films as the perfect reflection of the famous spy in Ian' Fleming's inconic book series. 3. First Blood (1982) - Sylvestor Stallone stars as Rambo, a misunderstood war veteran hunted by US authorities. Expect blood and violence in this classic action adventure film. 2. The Expendables 2 (2012) - Sylvestor Stallone, Jason Statham, Jet Li, Chuck Norris, Terry Crews, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Bruce Willis and Arnold Schwarzenegger. The ultimate action cast for the ultimate action film. 1. Furious 7 (2015) - Somehow the Fast and Furious franchise tops itself with each installment, with the 7th film being the most over the...

5. The Bourne Identity (2002) – Action Thriller starring Matt Damon. (Matt Daaaamonn). A former Government trained assassin wakes up in the middle of the ocean and cant remember who he is. Bourne is hunted by the Government while he tries to figure out who he is and what he has done to lead him to this point. 4. Gladiator (2000) – Russell Crowe is general of the Roman Legion. Russell Crowe is next in line to become Emperor. Russell Crowe is betrayed and made a slave. Russell Crowe's family is murdered. Russell Crowe seeks revenge. 3. No Country for Old Men (2007) – Coen Brothers Directed Film. This film follows the story of a man in Texas who stumbles across a drug deal gone bad, and comes into possession of a briefcase containing millions of dollars. He is subsequently, hunted by a creepy Hitman who uses strange methods to kill his victims. 2. Django Unchained – Great film set during the times of Slavery in the South of the United States. A German bounty hunter teams up w...

Its action week! So here are my top 5 action movies of all time!  5. Gladiator (2000) – Set in Roman Empire, in the year 180AD watch Russell Crowe rise in the ranks of the gladiatorial arena to avenge his family and become the legend of the gladiator.  4. Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) – An apocalyptic story that is set in Australia after the fall of civilisation. Watch Charlize Theron and Tom Hardy try and outrun a warlord that is trying to enslave them. Its an action packed 2 hours set in a dead wasteland.  3. The Reverent (2015) – A film about a frontiersman that is left for dead after being mauled by a bear in the woods. An Oscar award winning performance by Leonardo DiCaprio and a definite watch for any fan of his!  2. The Dark Knight (2008) – Watch Christian Bale as batman and the late Heath Ledger as the joker fight it out throughout Gotham City, as well as a love triangle that turns bad. Directed by Christopher Nolan, it is a must watch! 1. John Wick...

Hello fellow readers! This week is action! In the coming days we will be posting our favourite action movies! They will be kick-ass and full of cool stunts. From, Hugh, Kenny, Piers, Matt and Zoe

Hello everyone, this is my top 5 list of funny movies. 5. Happy Gilmore (1996) - Starring Adam Sandler. The movie follows an angry golfer that eventually learns to control himself. 4. Superbad (2007) - Starring Jonah Hill, Michael Cera and Christopher Mintz-Plasse. Follows two teenagers that experience the trials of graduating from high school. 3. Home Alone (1990) - Starring Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern. A priceless movie that redefines the meaning of pain. 2. Meet the Parents (2000) - Starring Robert De Niro and Ben Stiller. A movie that revolves around meeting the parents of a significant other and the struggles when everything goes wrong. 1. Grown Ups (2010) - Starring Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock, David Spade and Rob Schneider. A really hilarious movie with a lot of dirty jokes, situations we can relate to and simply laughable moments. Written by  Kenny Zhu

Hey guys, here is my 5 all time comedy movies. 5. Step Brothers (2008)  - Starring Will Ferrell and Adam Mckay. Follows 2 40 year old sons who live with their single parents, that are forced to live together. 4. Pineapple Express (2008) -  Starring Seth Rogan and James Franco. Follows the story of a stoner and his dealer, who get caught up in a criminal enterprise. 3. Super Troopers (2001) -  Starring Jay Chandrasekhar. The story about prank pulling high way patrolman whose stations future is at risk. 2. Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (1998)  - Starring Jason Flemyng and Jason Statham. A group of petty criminals and card sharks get caught up in the underworld revolving around two antique guns  1. Anchor man: The Legend Of Ron Burgundy (2004) - Starring Will Ferrell, and Steve Carell. A story about a local news team rise to fame. Image Reference - https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/6/64/Movie_poster_Anchorman_The_Legend_of_Ron_Burg...

5. Anchorman (2004) - Arguably the most quotable movie of the noughties, Will Ferrell and the rest of the cast deliver one classic line after another, and will remain on top comedy movie lists for generations. 4. Borat (2006) - British comedian Sacha Baron Cohen's first of several blockbuster comedies, this mockumentary follows Borat's adventures through the USA, with real life reactions to shocking situations. 3. Jackass: The Movie (2002) - Taking their antics from TV to the big screen for the first time, the jackass movie does not disappoint. Rather than a story or plot, this movie is just a collection of hilarious, shocking and sometimes disgusting stunts. 2. Bean (1997) - Two words. Rowan. Atkinson. The man is a master of being in the wrong place at the wrong time, bumbling through awkward situation after awkward situation with hilarious results. 1. Forrest Gump (1994) - While not the funniest film on this list, Forrest Gump is simply a masterpiece, intertwinin...

5. The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad (1988) – Starring  Leslie Nielsen  and OJ Simpson. The movie is an all time classic that follows a clueless detective as he tries to uncover an evil plot that turns ordinary people into assassins. 4.  The Big Lebowski (1998) – Cult classic about the strange adventures of the “Dude”. Starring Jeff Bridges and Directed by the Coen Brother 3. Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994) -   Jim Carrey at his very best before he got clean off cocaine. Follows the adventures of a wacky pet detective who accidentally uncovers a murder.  2. Anchorman 2004 -   The legend of Ron Burgundy. I love lamp!  1. Blazing Saddles 1974 -   All-time Mel Brooks classic! A satirical take on Westerns. A corrupt politician appoints a Black Sherriff who becomes a worthy foe.  Image Reference - http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSb_FB_xpfMDsdJI0Q7o6dfZFe4dPgVdlxfnKzXCJxZPrbJ5Uq...

These 5 movies are my all time favourites for a great laugh. Not matter what I am feeling these movies never fail in getting me to laugh uncontrollably. 5. Step Brothers (2008) – A story about 2 middle-aged man children living with their single parents gets turned upside down when they fall in love and move in together turning their lives upside down. Watch their hilarious struggle, as they become roommates. Directed by Adam McKay. Starring Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly. 4. Wedding Crashers (2005) – Watch two legends crash every wedding they possible can until one starts to fall in love. This is a movie to teach you exactly how to crash weddings and not get caught, until you get caught. Directed by David Dobkin. Starring Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn. 3. White Chicks (2004) –Two FBI agents who are in trouble with their boss think the best way to get back in FBI’s good graces is to dress up as two of the Hamptons most known socialites. Directed by Keenen Ivory Wayans. Sta...

Welcome to Top 5 Movies Under 50 Blog! Introduction This blog will be updated with our personal top 5 movie lists, with a different genre each week. Each movie will have a short description under 50 words to try and explain why it is on the list. As the lists are personal, each week be sure to expect a variety of different movies for each genre, with different perspectives and reasoning behind each choice. With a variety of genres to look forward to, including comedy, action and drama, be sure to check back each week for new lists. Contributors Zoe Benham - 45257094 -  zoe.benham@students.mq.edu.au Matthew Gray - 43658903 -  matthew.gray1@students.mq.edu.au Piers Carroll - 44816634 -  piers.carroll@students.mq.edu.au Kenny Zhu - 44880472 -  bin.zhi1@students.mq.edu.au Hugh Stewart - 43273475 - hugh_ stew@hotmail.com