My Favorite Movies

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1. One of my favorite movies came out in 1974. Starring Gene Wilder, it is a variation of a classic horror film. In this version, the grandson of an infamous scientist repeats the experiment that caused so much trouble in the original version. However, this one has a happy ending. What movie am I describing? Morning of the Living Dead Return of Dracula Young Frankenstein King Kong's Revenge

2. Another of my favorite movies is the true story of the first major battle fought by US forces in Vietnam. Released in 2002, it details the Battle of Ia Drang. The US forces were led by LTC Hal Moore, played by Mel Gibson. Based on a book by Joseph L. Galloway and Hal Moore, what is the name of this movie? Platoon The Green Beret We Were Soldiers The Deer Hunter

3. Next on my list of favorite movies is another Mel Gibson flick. This one came out in 1997 and co-stars Julia Roberts. It's about a taxi driver who thinks the CIA and NASA are trying to kill the president using a space-based earthquake generator. What's the name of this movie? Air America Lethal Weapon Conspiracy Theory Forever Young

4. This movie is about a medieval king and his search for a famous chalice. It has witches, three-headed knights, knights that say "Ni", and Tim the Enchanter. What is the name of this classic comedy? Excalibur Monty Python and the Holy Grail King Arthur Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade

5. Another movie based on a true story, this one came out in 2000. It's about a legal fight over contamination of ground water and the effects the contamination has on the local residents. The movie's star received an Oscar. What movie is it? Fire Down Under Erin Brockovich Something's in the Water Sharing the Secret

6. This movie is a subtle comedy about a gardener who, after being forced out of his home, meets up with a wealthy couple. He is misunderstood, yet becomes an advisor to the president. The tagline is "Life is a state of mind." A supporting actor received an Oscar for his performance in this movie. Which movie am I describing? Guess Who's Coming to Dinner Houseguest Being There Modern Times

7. This movie came out in 1979. It is a comedy about a white man who was "born a poor black child" and searches for his special purpose. He becomes somebody when the new phone books arrive. He later invents the Opti-Grab, but is sued when the Opti-Grab makes people cross-eyed. What movie is it? Forrest Gump The Jerk The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh Being There

8. Yet another movie based on a true story. This one is an Oscar winning portrayal of a war-profiteer who saves hundreds of lives during World War Two. It won seven Academy Awards and is one of the top movies of all time. What movie is it? Schindler's List All Quiet on the Western Front A Bridge Too Far War and Peace

9. One more fact-based movie, this time about a horse. Set during the 1930s and 1940s, this inspirational movie is about two underdogs, one horse and one man, who defy the odds and become champions. There is a statue of this famous horse at Santa Anita Park. What movie am I describing? Seabiscuit Virginia's Run Secretariat The Horse Whisperer

10. This movie is set at the Bushwood Country Club. The characters include: Judge Smails, Ty Webb, Danny Noonan, Carl Spackler, and Al Czervik, but the real star is the gopher. What is the name of this classic comedy? The Caddy Caddyshack Tin Cup Who's Your Caddy