AFI 100 years... 100 Cheers

"AFI's List of 100 Most Inspiring Films of All Time." So, this aired a couple of nights ago on CBS. As a movie buff, I have to admit that I'm a sucker for these AFI countdown specials, even if they are running out of ideas. LOL. You can see the entire list here:
http://www.afi.com/tvevents/100years/cheers.htm

The top 10 choices were:

1) It's a Wonderful Life (1946)
2) To Kill A Mockingbird (1962)
3) Schindler's List (1993)
4) Rocky (1976)
5) Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939)
6) E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
7) The Grapes of Wrath (1940)
8) Breaking Away
9) Miracle on 34th Street (1947)
10) Saving Private Ryan (1998)

I love that It's a Wonderful Life was number one. It usually takes a lot for me to get emotional, but everytime I hear Clarence say the line, "You see, George, you've really had a wonderful life. Don't you see what a mistake it would be just to throw it away?" I always start to tear up. Yeah, maybe I'm a sap. But personally, it's a movie that restores my faith in humanity. Even though it never lasts, it's always nice a feeling. *g*

I think quite a few of the choices are suspect, though. The Karate Kid and Seabiscuit? Give me a break. LOL.

Jam it back in, in the dark.

Originally Posted by speculative

Seabiscuit is an excellent choice. It is all about overcoming adversity - every character has to overcome adversity: the owner, the rider, the trainer, the horse, everyone. Also, it's classic David vs. Goliath. The fact that it's a true story only ramps everything up a notch...

You have a point. The story and events themselves are inspiring, I just didn't like the movie. I loved the book, though.

There's nowhere I can't reach.