20 of the Absolute Best Movies on NETFLIX Right Now | Flick Connection

[@DarrenVanDam]

Use code VANDAM2 to get 30% off your first month at Scentbird sbird.co/3AZrGe3 20. Rush 19. Mars Attacks 18. Cliffhanger 17. Spy Kids 16. Million Dollar Baby 15. Clear and Present Danger 14. Chef 13. Labyrinth 12. Hugo 11. Training Day 10. The Game 9. Desperado 8. Once Upon a Time in America 7. Team America 6. What’s Eating Gilbert Grape 5. There Will Be Blood 4. Blade Runner the Final Cut 3. Apocalypse Now Redux 2. Leon the Professional 1. Jaws

[@WarTheory]

Could never get into Apocalypse now ....

[@Maya_Pinion]

@@WarTheory ur not the only one; Martin sheen had a serious ❤️ attack while filming that,I believe..alot of people couldn't get into that "police Action" thing.✌️

[@davidcruze3736]

Dirka Dirka, Mohammed Gihad, "show him the signal!" Leon The Professional is one of my all time favorites. Hope The Accontant comes to a streaming platform soon.

[@Maya_Pinion]

@@davidcruze3736 wasn't the cute lil Natalie Portman in that,along with awesome Gary Oldman...I think the Lil kid was Natalie..☮️

[@davidcruze3736]

@@Maya_Pinion yes, it was Natalie and that movie was amazing. The cinematography, acting, chemistry and Gary's performance was outstanding. Agree, this movie hit on all cylinders for sure.

[@dizzylizzy6839]

Darren, as a 53-yr-old busy waitress & grandmother, I want you to know that I am so thankful for your movie suggestions. On occasion, I have made the mistake of watching a random movie on Netflix or Amazon... Without guidance, and am often left disappointed. However, NEVER have I had regrets after watching one of your recommendations... THANK YOU for your research & posts!!!

[@Maya_Pinion]

Awwww,that's so nice.Mr D didn't give u a kiss 😘 icon,but I will... 😐 Sorry,doesn't mean as much....but still...very nice sentiment 👤

[@markbrowning4334]

One thing I've learned to watch for that helps weed out the garbage on Netflix is that little red N icon on the movies thumbnail when going through there selection. If the movie you are considering has that red N, it means it is a Netflix original. Its best to stay away from those. They are almost always crap and to be honest, if you've seen one you seen them all. They basically take the same movie and make it over and over again with different actors and settings. Netflix originals look good, but they aren't. Stick with the real movies and avoid the red N.

[@kimeikoraevision5446]

God bless those tired MeMaw feet! You deserve to have quality flix to relax too, without the hassle!

[@EtonieE25]

Ditto Dizzy Lizzy 🙂👍

[@AtlasRonin]

great video. Even if it happens to be a year later.

[@MarkO-uc9yc]

Thanks for calling out Chef! Very rewatchable and warm. While there are lots of funny moments, I never thought of it as a comedy.

[@khambrelgreen]

1986 with over 30 years ago. Labyrinth is actually 35 years old this year. Regardless you host an awesome Channel. Thank you for all you do. May you and yours remain safe

[@tjk3430]

I'm not great with math but I did catch this only because Darren and I are the same age and I was like what? But hell, I couldn't do what he does (stage fright) and if I tried I'd make mistakes too.

[@khambrelgreen]

@@tjk3430, I appreciate your response. And you never know you might actually be good at presenting and public speaking

[@TonyMontanaDS]

That is my most hated movie.

[@karenshaub8273]

The 90s was an incredible decade when you look back at the incredible list of genre fluix made then. Everything from NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET to ROBOCOP to EVIL DEAD 2 to RE-ANIMATOR to HENRY PORTRAIT OF A SERIAL KILLER to ALIENS.

[@khambrelgreen]

@@karenshaub8273, those movies are from the 80s.

[@callmedd3494]

Hugo is absolutely brilliant. I never tire of rewatching it. Seriously underrated.

[@Mipps007]

“What’s Eating Gilbert Grape” One of my all time favorite’s! It’s so great! Glad to see it on this list Darren.

[@karend169]

Robert Shaw's scene where he gives the Indianapolis speech, is one of the best "monologues" I have ever seen. There is a very interesting behind the scene story, regarding Spielberg and Shaw, that shows how good of an actor he was.

[@jameslowell7156]

least we not forget he was trashed for this scene what a great actor he was

[@MiBones]

@@jameslowell7156 What I heard is that when Shaw looked at this scene, he was not happy with it. Spielberg allowed Shaw to do it, again, sober.

[@jameslowell7156]

@@MiBones very cool thanks man

[@MiBones]

@@jameslowell7156 My pleasure.

[@stevenscott2136]

Jaws is really a classic short film about three men and a shark, and the whole first half only exists to set it up.

[@DrakkanWoW]

Man, so many of these movies bring me back. This may be the best list you've ever put together!

[@HardyCozen]

Can't believe how many of these classic movies I've slept on and still consider myself a film buff. I liked this format a lot and now have some work to do.

[@erikiversen408]

My wife and I just saw Chef last week and when it was done we said, "how have we not watched this before?" It was fantastic! I really liked Favreau and Leguizamo in this movie.

[@mjmdiver1137]

It is a great movie for sure.

[@sharonmadden3362]

This is definitely not too long for me. I like all the extra information and backstory stuff. Keep it up.

[@shmoonuf2566]

Loved this format! I have been a subscriber for several years, I am elated that JAWS is your number 1 pick! I was 6 when I saw it in the theater. A couple of years ago it was in a theater here during the summer, and I was finally able to show my children how incredibly scary this was on the big screen. My son said “ My childhood is complete “. Then left for boot camp a couple of weeks later. Thanks again for a great list!

[@hinduhillbilly]

I'm so happy Desperado is available now! I want to show it to my daughter. Movers stole my DVD out of the case (and my Canadian import Pulp Fiction with deleted scenes). This happened more than 10 years ago and still I mourn.

[@ryan2manyfishburgh595]

Best movie reviews ever. - and I remember S&E. We don’t have exactly the same taste in movies, but your reviews have gotten me to try new films. Thanks.

[@geddhead1971]

I've probably watched Jaws 100 times over the years and it NEVER gets old. The scene where Quint gets eaten by the shark is just brutal to watch. I was 5 when it came out and when it did folks were scared to DEATH to go into the ocean....heck even in lakes and ponds too LOL it had that profound of an effect on everyone's psyche. Quite an accomplishment for a movie to do that for years after release...........

[@khambrelgreen]

I am glad you mentioned The Game. It is among my favourite movies. In fact, I just watched it two weeks ago Like the movie, Exam, this is one film I enjoy sharing with other people..

[@bradhend]

Finally watched Last Shift last night based on your recommendation with the Mrs. We were on some edibles and had a great time! Excellent Halloween pick!

[@poshdelux]

yas! thats good news , im planning to watch that next!

[@markbrowning4334]

Last Shift was definetly a pleasant surprise.

[@annessa369]

I wish they would do a sequel to The Professional; with Natalie Portman, now all grown up, as the assassin.

[@Maya_Pinion]

Excellent 💡 idea...

[@dtf.eternal5857]

shut up and take my money!!!!!!

[@michaeltrevino201]

I'd pay 5x the box office price to see it!

[@redoxjames2506]

I just re-watched Cliffhanger a couple weeks ago and couldn't agree with you more. Thanks for this great list and calling my attention to movies I need to enjoy again. What’s Eating Gilbert Grape is the only one I've never seen but I'll correct that error in the next few days. I'm a little concerned that I agree with your opinions more than my wife's. Please keep up the great work.

[@Sam-em8lm]

Dude, i like your channel so much that i hit the thumbs up first then i ll watch the video. Keep up the gogd work.

[@EdKrisiak]

I never heard of "Leon the Professional". Looking forward to watching it.

[@TaraColquitt]

You are in for a treat!

[@hollywoodhisoka213]

So good

[@EdKrisiak]

@@TaraColquitt YEP the movie was AMAZING Loved it!!!!

[@idliketosay]

😱😱😱

[@theronin9984]

Excellent film!

[@jackleonard2088]

Wow! Glad to see Rush on your list. I’m a big f1 racing fan but found my friends who weren’t fans enjoyed the film too.

[@andreashaynes3346]

Another great recommendations list, Darren and I enjoyed your extra observations in each film. The ones that stand out for me, include: Training Day 💥 Desperado 💥 Once upon a Time in America 💥 Leon The Professional 💥 Bade Runner: The Final Cut💥 Team America (wickedly hilarious) 💥 There Will Be Blood 💥 and Apocalypse Now Redux 💥 Excellent work. Catch you on your next presentation and take care 🌟🌟🌟

[@carmenhuff4805]

These are really great movies. I’ve seen them all and I’ve forgot about one or two. Can’t wait to rewatch some. Thanks for the recommendations.

[@deplorabledave1048]

I watched Rush twice and deep dove into the history of it. The camera footage was breathtaking!!! Rush is 2013, BTW. I thought you were listing Rush 1991. Powerful flick with Jason Patric, Jennifer Jason Leigh. Very heavy, but great. Have u seen it?

[@TheNecronacht]

1991's Rush with Jennifer Jason Leigh and Jason Patric is underrated and EXCELLENT! It touched close to home, as I had friends that ran in similar circles and experienced a small taste of such lifestyles through them. Glad I never went down that road myself.

[@toneslice989]

Try the movie/doc Senna. Another DVD recommendation that's phenomenal! If you enjoyed the F1 racing world....it's a must see!

[@lesliehardeman6212]

Ahh Labyrinth. I actually a cassette tape from when I was 8 years old and you can hear my mom in the background telling me to STFU because I was sing along with Bowie even tho I was recording. I even have the movie on VHS and every other format. Also my mom likes to go junking at night and 6 yrs ago she found a painting oh Bowie as Jareth from the movie, it resides on the wall next to my bed so I can look at the first man I ever loved any time I want. lol.

[@7daysinSunnyJune]

I definitely love Labyrinth. One of my favorite movies as a kid. I think it was one of the first movies I rented at Blockbuster when I bought my video cassette player. It definitely holds the test of time.

[@lasvegasloner4621]

I'm both grateful and jealous-- you have an excellent platform here to enlighten us about film, and you're good at it, and though (like anyone) I can't agree about everything you say, I agree with quite a bit. That being said... I've been saying what you said about Blade Runner for decades. DECADES dude. You said it better. More concise and respectful, but mostly more efficiently. The very points you made about the age of the film and how much has been borrowed, and how little of anything like it (read: nothing) came before... is what I tried to explain years before it finally had momentum as not just an underground hit, but recognized as a great resource and piece of art imitated endlessly to this day. Thank you. I'm jealous you get to say it and now take credit for the concepts (yeah I know it's been said before but yours was lean and mean), and I'm kicking myself for not getting a channel rolling myself long ago... but grateful you do film experience justice so often.

[@keysersoze3931]

Couple of things I have to say: I watched What's Eating Gilbert Grape when I was a kid and it DEPRESSED the hell out of me and I vowed to never watch it again. Leon the Professional has the best character development I've ever seen in a movie. I felt DEEPLY for Leon and Portman.

[@Maya_Pinion]

GRAPE got a deep emotional reaction from u....therefore,I think,it means it was a good movie...at the time,no one was talking about house bound morbidly obese people and the effects on family....☮️

[@Non-Serviam300]

You’re right: Million Dollar Baby was even better than I thought. Really great movie. “Training Day” is one of my favorite movies of all time. Denzel was beyond perfect; he was 100% powerful and amazing every single second of that movie; He made every line his own.

[@stajac7695]

Going to order Scentbird for my teenagers as a Christmas present. What a great concept! Also...how am I going to have enough time to watch all these gr8 movies? Lol

[@TheClampsBot]

Just a heads up - There Will Be Blood was shot out near Marfa, Texas, which is a tiny town in the western part of the state; Plano is a big suburb in the DFW metroplex.

[@elmolewis9123]

I loved Hugo when it came out so thanks for reminding me to watch it again. Thanks for these lists. Keeps me from never running out of something to watch.

[@blaze556922]

Have been going back to check out things I've missed over the years and just watched a few of your pics recently. Love all of them but the stand out here to me I need to watch is Rush. Looks really good

[@cynthiastrawbridge6376]

Video was great. “Mars Attacks “ and 12 years old. I feel so old. I will be 50 next year. I like the way you do it no matter what. Nice selection of movies. Goodnight 😴💤🌙

[@asseenontv-ch7944]

Definitely this Best ReWatch Movies List must be one of your Repeat Review Formats. I bought and watched nine of them repeatedly. for years and years, too... and probably would have watched more of them more... except I can't stop myself from rewatching The Game over and over again... and pretty much demand that any new person I meet must watch and become hooked on it, too. Just sooooo clever... and gives no clue as to what's really happening... and I guess that's sooooo intriguing to me because I'm rarely surprised by movies. I tend to predict all the surprises with the first 20 minutes. This one just picked up where all my wealthy bored friends were back in the day and play a little trick on them and just went nonstop past the unexpected and never stopped surprising until the very end. So well done. Loved it! Now, gotta watch it again.

[@indiegemsthatjam3986]

That was a thorough review - gonna go redo The Professional and Training Day for sure ... a top10 on the Horror genre on NF would be cool

[@emilye126]

I really enjoyed Chef..the story was really enjoyable. Love the father and son relationship

[@Stargazer-28]

I love this format! I will watch more movies on this list compared to your other lists because of your in-depth descriptions.

[@s14sher]

Jaws has one of my favorite camera tricks and is possibly the first time I ever saw it. I don't know the name of the technique, but it's done using a zoom lens and the camera moving away from the actor at the same time. In Jaws it's used when Roy Sheider is on the beach and sees the shark. I remember reading that the crew named the prop shark Bruce. That kills me.

[@MiBones]

It is called the dolly zoom and Hitchcock did it in Vertigo.

[@MrRogueLeopard]

The Format is great. Loved the Extras...

[@bigal3928]

I really like the concept, there are definitely quite a few movies in here that I re-watch and a few that I will give a shot. Perhaps keep it to 12 movies instead of 20.

[@petercurtin2952]

Incredible list I’ll be watching cliffhanger tonight. I’m always telling people to catch your reviews and recommendations

[@Maya_Pinion]

Find the Eiger Sanction with Clint Eastwood....oldie but goodie...young Clint fighting bad guys on Mt tops.....✌️

[@niko918]

Anyone pick up on the father with a troubled daughter relationship theme in several of Clint’s movies? It makes me wonder if he is trying to communicate with one of his daughters through his films. Million dollar baby made my heart swell and break at the same time. Loved it

[@JackKirbyFan]

Darren, what a great list and a great idea. I've seen so many of these movies - because of you. Thank you for that. You are an excellent critic and I love your selections. This was a great list. I recently saw Training Day myself and it was so hard to watch the ending. Denzel gave the performance of a lifetime.

[@michelebrittany5538]

Excellent video format and the list is fantastic!

[@ruffshenanigans9582]

Loved Rush! Ron Howard makes great films-totally entertaining

[@grumpyoldwizard]

Rush is incredible. I saw it years ago but didn’t appreciate it. Now that I am older, I loved it. I enjoyed re-watching Cliffhanger. AN:Redux is great if you have already seen the film a few times. This is a great selection. I watched most of your picks. It helped get me through these odd times.Still watching Oct. 24. I am still enjoying your list. Thank you.

[@abrahamfigz6585]

IN CliffHanger Jhon Lithcow (spell error maybe) has always been a powerful acting Badguy on All of his performances as The bad guy, very talented individual considering 3rd Rock from the Sun.

[@Maya_Pinion]

John made another BAD guy performance in a movie with Denzel Washington,he played a psycho...look it up,I'm too lazy......John's amazing.two weeks ago he played Rudy Giuliani in a skit on Colbert's show.. epic.👋

[@abrahamfigz6585]

@@Maya_Pinion Nice. And it's RicoChet. First time i saw Denzel, Thriilin' edge of your seat movie.

[@Maya_Pinion]

@@abrahamfigz6585 yup,that's it!!! THANKU.✌️

[@S1L3NTG4M3R]

Did you know, the person who played the Sniper in Clear and Present Danger...is also called Sniper in Training Day... coincidence, I think not...

[@markbrowning4334]

That's kind of like how Tony Danza can only play characters named Tony.

[@jeremiahbachmann3901]

I didn't like a few of these when I first saw the (There Will Be Blood...I'm looking at you), but I'm totally willing to give them another shot.

[@toneslice989]

I felt the same way about TWBB at first because I didn't know what to expect. The movie could have been about anything, it was poorly marketed. Leaving the theater we were like "what was that"? In hindsight after rewatching, it's a superb film. DDL at his phenomenal best and Danno probably gives is best performance ever. Either this or Prisoners. Great pick by DVD! Solid #5

[@johnkent6291]

It's in my top 3. If you're into movies at the very least it's in your top 10. The movie is an utter masterpiece!

[@Chiller01]

Liked the format for sure. Nice to see your enthusiasm for these well known films.

[@SamIIs]

Great calls !!! Great movies for people that haven't seen them yet, especially for the 15 to 20 somethings on up that possess an appreciation for nostalgia throw period pieces and films within there own period.

[@ecrusch]

300,000 subscribers right around the corner! Thanks, brother! I watch 99% of the films you suggest.

[@VinniePaz]

I can vouch for you on that Versace Eros, been using it for awhile now and I love it. I also love Dolce&Gabbana's THE ONE. Give that a shot if you can. EDIT: Well damn. I paused the video when I typed that and after starting I see they recommended THE ONE like I just said lol. Now I'm interested in that Skylar Salt Air...

[@Non-Serviam300]

I think “Labyrinth” has made every one of your lists. You love the shit out of that weird ass movie 👊🏻😜 I like the way you think! 👍🏻😁

[@HarryMudd]

"Labyrinth" made my childhood and adolescence sweeter

[@thearksideofthought]

Love this format.

[@franko078]

These are some of the best movies ever made, and Hollywood now couldnt come close to making anything even close to how great these movies are, and hold up for decades.

[@peteatomnz8468]

YOU'RE THE BEST DVD , i'd like more of the breakdown you've given JAWS in fact I might never get off your channel if you specialised in doing non stop this ( btw dude, i'm 75 currently old enuf to be your great great/grandfather, and ive seen them come & go almost rom Hedda Hopper days, & thank you dude darren hyperbole you're thye best!

[@MJ-ge6jz]

@Flick Connection This was an outstanding movie review / recap / analysis. Keep 'em coming!

[@tiashiraz8430]

Your math is interesting to put 1986 at “almost 30 years ago”. 😆🤗 Love Labyrinth, What’s Eating Gilbert Grape, and Desperado. My teen years! Had the poster of Once Upon A Time in America in my bedroom and it’s still one of my favourite posters.

[@pompeyoc]

My Netflix MyList just got a little longer LOL. Great video as always!

[@alterego6075]

Your Team America praise was enough for me. Subscribed.

[@michaellacy8510]

Wasn't "Leon: The Professional" originally just called "The Professional?" Why the change?

[@rmgb-tv]

The original title was Leon, the US title was The Professional, now it's an amalgam of both

[@gemsbyjackie5479]

Mandela effect lol

[@joserichards2534]

Great video; You covered my two favorite movies of all time - Once upon a time in America and The Game.

[@karend169]

Million Dollar Baby. Saw that, ugh. That's one I could not re-watch, but it was a great, fabulous movie.

[@Mleencihols]

Just found your channel and really like it. I especially like your insights. Keep up the format and the length is perfect. Now onto watching Desperado.....

[@lauradiaz-autin3178]

Very good video and not too long at all since each movie you listed is certainly worthy of our time. Please do this type of review list again and maybe even a specific 90’s list of hard to remember that may be on Netflix

[@deplorabledave1048]

When the yodeling started and heads went all splodey was the moment I found true love for Mars Attacks. Sooooo funny!!!!!!!!!!

[@traceytrotter9934]

I speak their language quite well and freak my friends, and my dog, out. :)

[@deplorabledave1048]

@@traceytrotter9934 Yark yark yark!!

[@paulinepullen3542]

Real enjoyed all the background info into some fab movies. Thank you!

[@lucienluyt2729]

Loved this, never too long, always learning something new. Just great.

[@dannjordan8002]

Loved the video and the length is great!

[@GloriaNak]

I could not agree more. Jaws is a nearly perfect movie. The a acting, the dialogue, the cinematography, and directing is beyond excellent. BTW this is one of the few times where the movie is superior to the book. If you have not seen it I cannot recommend it enough. Great video Darren.

[@brandonbee9]

Labyrinth is easily one of my favorite movies of all-time. I am 38 and still sing along to every song. "What kind of magic spell to use?"

[@enikan73]

I LOVE "The Labyrinth""! 🥰 Still re-watch this one even tho I'm 48 by now... And "JAWS" also a favorite. "What's Eating Gilbert Grape?" REALLY made me Notice Johnny Depp & his Girl (in movie) cuz the talent they got is just Crazy!!! ❤‍🔥 & DiCaprio also. Amazing Performances indeed! Always Good Movie & you name Director! Have a Nice One! ✌

[@nicksneddon2396]

What an utterly fantastic list of films, I'm embarrassed to say there's a few I haven't seen though

[@glenwoodreid5910]

@38:08 the mayor's jacket has anchors ⚓. He's immovable. The beach will not close.

[@edwardduarte7393]

Just watched LEON again. Delicious as allows.

[@johnykryll]

Your picks are mostly spot on, one thing is for sure, you have great taste in movies

[@traceytrotter9934]

Whenever DiCaprio cries he sounds like his character in Gilbert Grape.

[@milesinaz6027]

Great video, liked the format!

[@bonggalban9824]

darren van dam strikes again...you're the best, man!

[@Maya_Pinion]

Omgoooood.teachers pet..good on u...👍

[@annettestevens9082]

Leon- The Professional was just sooo amazing. I have probably watched it a dozen times.

[@mattlombardi54]

I did not know Chef existed. Thank you for that, it looks awesome!

[@Mark-im6pm]

This is great. I've gone back to rewatch 2 movies so far, 3 more coming that I would have skipped. Thanx.

[@jamestnov41945]

Love the format. Great list of movies. Personally I am going to watch Blade Runner.

[@danielrivard9335]

This is an interesting format and you should continue posting more of this ont the future. I appreciate your netflix suggestions…thanks.

[@Meow-Meow501]

You convinced me. I gotta rewatch Jaws and as a huge fan of Deaperado (watched it for the 5th time last week) I must watch Once Upon A Time in Mexico. Thanks for the sold list VanDamme.

[@tocha6700]

First time viewer of your videos. i must commend you - throughly enjoyed your narration and descriptions of why i should like these movies. Will be a subscriber...

[@debbiemartin6619]

I saw Jaws in the theater when it came out. It was terrifying.

[@Black_Blow_Fly]

YESSSSSSSSH !!!! Just in time for the weekend !!! 🤩😍🤩

[@whollyfree]

Darren, I always like ur stuff regardless of any new formats. thanx for ur work

[@mfrancis706]

Love this format, thank you...

[@DThron]

love that Jaws scene - and love that they stop singing in order of experience: Quint/Hooper/Brody

[@kyriacosandeliannaskouroup1829]

My kids watched Spy Kids 100s of times. It was on repeat in our home ; they knew all the dialogue by heart and would reenact the scenes.

[@truckercarlson9081]

Apocalypse Now is based off Heart of Darkness by Conrad

[@poshdelux]

ok I watched this video 3 times already. First for movie titles, second for nostalgia , and third for educational purposes. I had no idea that Robert Rodriguez directed Spy Kids! I love his work but im more familiar with his abhorrent movies: Dusk till Dawn (omg scared the shit out of me when i was 8 and i loved it!), Sin City, Desporado and Once upon of time in Mexico 22:52 actually....and then Spy Kids? Really !? Thats random. Yes please Mr.Van Dam more of this talk thru content!

[@paulmcdonald9592]

Thanks, man. Revisiting most of your recommendations.

[@deplorabledave1048]

I watched Million $ Baby in a theater when it came out. SO sad. Great flick. I loved it at the time.

[@GoldfingerAZ4099]

Wonderful list. Perfectly executed.