The Greatest Movie of All Time Tourney, Comedy Round 2
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(Intro from the initial thread:)
OK. Here's the deal. Being a little bored, being a movie nerd and having a little extra time, I've built a few brackets. The idea is to, eventually, crown the Greatest Movie of All Time. (Hence the thread title.)
First, these are the movies I happened to choose. Some good ones got left out. Some that you think are good aren't thought good by the masses or, more importantly, by me -- since, well, I made the bracket. And you may then disagree with the seedings, too. And that's fair. But just play along, if you're interested. Could be fun.
Reply on the thread with the seeds and names of your winners of each pairing. I'll let the first round go for a while, then add up the votes and post the winners/next round's pairings.
Not represented in this particular tournament are the 'smaller' genres, like war, western, documentary, etc. And, sorry international MFPers, I didn't go foreign, either. So consider this The Greatest (American) Movie of All Time Bracket Tourney, I suppose.
The four genre regions are Comedy, Action, Sci-Fi/Fantasy and Drama/Thriller. Winners of each region will be determined, starting with Comedy, and then will pair off for the Final Four. Comedy will face Drama/Thriller, Action will meet Sci-Fi/Fantasy.
And to spark more discussion, feel free to give your reasons for some of your choices!
Up first, Comedy. We'll play this region out until we have a winner, and we'll move on to the next.
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COMEDY REGION: ROUND 2
(1) Caddyshack vs. (17) Princess Bride
(8 ) This is Spinal Tap vs. (24) Young Frankenstein
(5) Dr. Strangelove vs. (12) Ferris Bueller's Day Off
(20) There's Something About Mary vs. (4) Blazing Saddles
(3) Monty Python: Holy Grail vs. (19) Some Like it Hot
(6) Ghostbusters vs. (11) The Blues Brothers
(26) National Lampoon's Vacation vs. (23) The Jerk
(15) Planes, Trains and Automobiles vs. (2) Airplane!
OK. Here's the deal. Being a little bored, being a movie nerd and having a little extra time, I've built a few brackets. The idea is to, eventually, crown the Greatest Movie of All Time. (Hence the thread title.)
First, these are the movies I happened to choose. Some good ones got left out. Some that you think are good aren't thought good by the masses or, more importantly, by me -- since, well, I made the bracket. And you may then disagree with the seedings, too. And that's fair. But just play along, if you're interested. Could be fun.
Reply on the thread with the seeds and names of your winners of each pairing. I'll let the first round go for a while, then add up the votes and post the winners/next round's pairings.
Not represented in this particular tournament are the 'smaller' genres, like war, western, documentary, etc. And, sorry international MFPers, I didn't go foreign, either. So consider this The Greatest (American) Movie of All Time Bracket Tourney, I suppose.
The four genre regions are Comedy, Action, Sci-Fi/Fantasy and Drama/Thriller. Winners of each region will be determined, starting with Comedy, and then will pair off for the Final Four. Comedy will face Drama/Thriller, Action will meet Sci-Fi/Fantasy.
And to spark more discussion, feel free to give your reasons for some of your choices!
Up first, Comedy. We'll play this region out until we have a winner, and we'll move on to the next.
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COMEDY REGION: ROUND 2
(1) Caddyshack vs. (17) Princess Bride
(8 ) This is Spinal Tap vs. (24) Young Frankenstein
(5) Dr. Strangelove vs. (12) Ferris Bueller's Day Off
(20) There's Something About Mary vs. (4) Blazing Saddles
(3) Monty Python: Holy Grail vs. (19) Some Like it Hot
(6) Ghostbusters vs. (11) The Blues Brothers
(26) National Lampoon's Vacation vs. (23) The Jerk
(15) Planes, Trains and Automobiles vs. (2) Airplane!
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(1) Caddyshack
(24) Young Frankenstein
(12) Ferris Bueller's Day Off
(4) Blazing Saddles
(3) Monty Python: Holy Grail
(11) The Blues Brothers
(23) The Jerk
(15) Planes, Trains and Automobiles vs. (2) Airplane!0 -
COMEDY REGION: ROUND 2
(1) Caddyshack
(24) Young Frankenstein
(12) Ferris Bueller's Day Off
(20) There's Something About Mary
(19) Some Like it Hot
(6) Ghostbusters
(26) National Lampoon's Vacation
(2) Airplane!
... and for the record - if Ferris Bueller doesn't make it through... I just may veto this competition! ha!0 -
(17) Princess Bride
(24) Young Frankenstein
(12) Ferris Bueller's Day Off
(4) Blazing Saddles
(3) Monty Python: Holy Grail vs.
(11) The Blues Brothers
(23) The Jerk
(2) Airplane!0 -
COMEDY REGION: ROUND 2
(1) Caddyshack
(8 ) This is Spinal Tap
(12) Ferris Bueller's Day Off
(4) Blazing Saddles
(3) Monty Python: Holy Grail
(6) Ghostbusters
(26) National Lampoon's Vacation
(2) Airplane!0 -
(1) Caddyshack
(8 ) This is Spinal Tap
(12) Ferris Bueller's Day Off
(4) Blazing Saddles
(3) Monty Python: Holy Grail
(6) Ghostbusters
(26) National Lampoon's Vacation
(2) Airplane!0 -
(1) Caddyshack
(24) Young Frankenstein
(12) Ferris Bueller's Day Off
(20) There's Something About Mary
(3) Monty Python: Holy Grail
(6) Ghostbusters
(26) National Lampoon's Vacation
(2) Airplane!0 -
(1) Caddyshack
(8 ) This is Spinal Tap
(12) Ferris Bueller's Day Off
(4) Blazing Saddles
(3) Monty Python: Holy Grail
(11) The Blues Brothers
(26) National Lampoon's Vacation
(2) Airplane!
It's a shame Shakes the Clown didn't make it into the tournament this year. Maybe next year?0 -
(1) Caddyshack
(24) Young Frankenstein
(12) Ferris Bueller's Day Off (but really I'd almost call it a draw because Dr. Stranglove is.. you know.. Dr. Strangelove)
(4) Blazing Saddles
(3) Monty Python: Holy Grail
(6) Ghostbusters
(26) National Lampoon's Vacation
(2) Airplane!0 -
COMEDY REGION: ROUND 2
(1) Caddyshack vs. (17) Princess Bride
(8 ) This is Spinal Tap vs. (24) Young Frankenstein
(5) Dr. Strangelove vs. (12) Ferris Bueller's Day Off
(20) There's Something About Mary vs. (4) Blazing Saddles
(3) Monty Python: Holy Grail vs. (19) Some Like it Hot
(6) Ghostbusters vs. (11) The Blues Brothers - abstain.
(26) National Lampoon's Vacation vs. (23) The Jerk - abstain.
(15) Planes, Trains and Automobiles vs. (2) Airplane!0 -
(17) Princess Bride
(24) Young Frankenstein
(12) Ferris Bueller's Day Off
(20) There's Something About Mary
(3) Monty Python: Holy Grail
(6) Ghostbusters
(26) National Lampoon's Vacation
(2) Airplane!0 -
Bumping for more to see and vote!
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COMEDY REGION: ROUND 2
(17) Princess Bride
(24) Young Frankenstein
(12) Ferris Bueller's Day Off
(4) Blazing Saddles
(3) Monty Python: Holy Grail
(6) Ghostbusters
(23) The Jerk
(15) Planes, Trains and Automobiles0 -
thanks, all. good sampling so far. if we can get some more voting, can maybe do results and next round tonight.0
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wow. just no big love for this thing, huh? oh, well. I'll tally tonight and post the next round for those interested.0
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COMEDY REGION: ROUND 2
(1) Caddyshack
(8 ) This is Spinal Tap
(12) Ferris Bueller's Day Off
(4) Blazing Saddles
(3) Monty Python: Holy Grail
(6) Ghostbusters
(23) The Jerk
(2) Airplane! (THE BEST MOVIE EVER MADE!!!!!!)0 -
Princess Bride ... because you never get involved in a land war in Asia!!
Young Frankenstein .... funny and Terri Garr
Ferris Bueller's Day Off .... Two Words Ben Stein
Blazing Saddles ... "did he say he was getting nearer?"
Monty Python: Holy Grail .... really don't need a reason
The Blues Brothers ... better cool factor
National Lampoon's Vacation .... because I can relate
Planes, Trains and Automobiles ..... "those aren't PILLOWS!!!!"0 -
(1) Caddyshack
(24) Young Frankenstein
(12) Ferris Bueller's Day Off
(4) Blazing Saddles
(3) Monty Python: Holy Grail
(11) The Blues Brothers
(26) National Lampoon's Vacation
(2) Airplane!0 -
hey, thanks for some late entries, guys!
I will give it another 45 minutes or so, and then post final tallies. some runaways and some close ones so far. Elite Eight coming up soon!0 -
OK ... results are in:
COMEDY REGION: ROUND 2
(1) Caddyshack def. (17) Princess Bride, 9-5
(24) Young Frankenstein def. (8) This is Spinal Tap, 9-5
(12) Ferris Bueller's Day Off def. (5) Dr. Strangelove, 13-4
(4) Blazing Saddles def. (20) There's Something About Mary, 11-3
(3) Monty Python: Holy Grail def. (19) Some Like it Hot, 12-2
(6) Ghostbusters def. (11) The Blues Brothers, 8-5
(26) National Lampoon's Vacation def. (23) The Jerk, 9-4
(2) Airplane! def. (15) Planes, Trains and Automobiles, 11-20
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