This edition is the Top 5 DVDs (Blu-Rays) I would bring with me to a desert island. It's only movies, and not including TV shows. There will be another list for TV shows. This also raises a weird question, why would I be carrying 5 DVDs at the time of getting stranded on a desert island? I guess that's one for the ages. Here we go:
1. Top Gun -- What's there not to like? Man of all men Maverick flying fighter jets and getting the woman all while riding into the danger zone. The movie's known for classic lines like "You're dangerous, but I like you... You can be my wingman any time!"
2. Shaun of the Dead -- Simon Pegg at his best as an average guy who saves his friends from the zombies. Hilarious British humour with subtle punch lines and delivery.
3. The Bourne Ultimatum -- The first two were good movies, but the third one was in a class of its own. Matt Damon, a terrifically underrated actor plays the part well of a man with a chip on his shoulder that you shouldn't mess with, no matter what the circumstances. Espionage and action at its best, not to mention a good storyline.
4. 40-Year Old Virgin -- best comedy movie ever. Nothing tops this. Steve Carrell's breakthrough role and awkwardness all-round. "Feels like sandbags." Also if I'm stranded on an island, I might end up channeling my sexual energy into knowing that guy went 40 years (fictionally).
5. Juno -- Quick quips and sarcastic deadpan humour at its best. Good jokes, a feel good story. Also contains some of my favourite actors (okay really 2 actors from my favourite show "Arrested Development"). Damn them and their teaser of never being in the same scene together! What a disappointment.
Honourable mentions: Superbad, Fight Back to School 1 (Canto movie), Dark Knight
Next list: Top 5 Books (it'll just be 5 out of 7 Harry Potter books...now which ones to eliminate! jk)
