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40 Great Must-See Movies

posted by AuthorJim in , • DateJuly 11, 2012

When it comes to movies, we all have our own sentimental favorites. But there are some films that we agree are must-see classics. I asked our 3,000 HPB bibliomaniacs, "What movie do you think is the greatest of all-time, one that every person should watch?" So, here are 40 Great Must-See Movies.
 
                             
How many have you seen on the list? What are some of your favorites?

Stop in store today and check out the DVDs and Blu-Rays at your local Half Price Books. And remember, HPB will buy your used movies too!

-- Jim

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What?!?! No Lawrence of Arabia ... unbelievable.

July 11, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterRandal

Out of the 40 movies only 4 I have not seen (Waking Ned Devine, The Thin Man, Amelie and Seven Samurai). All are great flicks, at least the 36 that I did see. Though I would have (I haven't seen any postings about this so I just missed the "voting" part) put in as must see movies The Exorcist, The Last Temptation Of Christ, ET, Close Encounters Of The Third Kind and Blazing Saddles.

July 11, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterRichard Coburn

The Sound of Music is by far the best movie ever made!

July 17, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterCindy Quigley

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