What are the manliest movies ever?

*Prowler* · 01-04-2017, 04:15 PM

You know movies that every red blooded male or most men can relate to to some degree?

First of all, an easy choice: Predator. This movie starring Schwarzenegger and Carl Weathers is a classic of the aciton genre. It will turn you into a sexual tyrannosaurus... just like me.

Also, THE handshake:

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Second, Das Boot. A German movie about German soldiers and the submarine they spend most of the movie in. This is a WW2 movie that's a bit different from most of the sort. And arguably the greatest submarine movie ever. The extended version is about 4 hours long or so, and the tension in some parts is nerve wrecking. Imagine how those men feel knowing that if something hits their submarine they're history.

Fight Club: While I certainly wouldn't unwind my tension by fighting off someone, this movie is quite ballsy. "How much can you know about yourself if you've never been in a fight?" is a quite powerful line.

And ofc there's also the likes of Die Hard, Commando, etc. but these are the ones that stand out the most to me in the "manliness" department.

"But what is MANLINESS, Prowler?" you'll ask. Well we all have our definition of it. I don't care. Don't read much into it. And ofc women are allowed to participate in this thread. But chances are, if you're a woman and don't understand why so many men love Das Boot(the ones who've watched it, that is), Fight Club, Die Hard and Predator, then maybe that answers your question

*Andrew NDB* · 01-04-2017, 04:19 PM

I was going to say "Predator" before even reading that post. "Commando"'s up there, too.

Maybe "Tango & Cash"? "Cobra," except it's a horrible movie.

*PApagreg* · 01-04-2017, 04:23 PM

The Raid movies, nothing like over the top viscreal violence and blood to keep your blood pumping

Also Sword of the stranger

*DestronMirage22* · 01-04-2017, 04:26 PM

I'd say the Rambo movies. Even my grandpa, who doesn't watch movies at all, knows about how badass Rambo is and has seen them a few times.

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Originally Posted by Prowler

First of all, an easy choice: Predator. This movie starring Schwarzenegger and Carl Weathers is a classic of the aciton genre. It will turn you into a sexual tyrannosaurus... just like me.

Also, THE handshake:

Spoiler:

I gotta agree with Predator. Bitchin' movie, a perfect example of manliness.
(Also, check out the YouTube comments section of the video; it's hilarious)

*Candy Kappa* · 01-04-2017, 04:27 PM

Hot Shots part deux

*ToTheNines* · 01-04-2017, 04:28 PM

40 Year Old Virgin

*plastroncafe* · 01-04-2017, 04:29 PM

Fight Club, but not for the reasons stated.
I the movie is a brilliant exploration of the tragic state of masculinity in post-industrial America.

First Blood, because of how different it is when compared to the legacy it left in its wake.

The same can be said about Die Hard.

*Prowler* · 01-04-2017, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by PApagreg

The Raid movies, nothing like over the top viscreal violence and blood to keep your blood pumping

Also Sword of the stranger

Haven't seen that one.

What about Ninja Scroll?

And if Kaiji was a movie it'd be on my top list as well. that anime is manly as f*ck too.

*Andrew NDB* · 01-04-2017, 04:31 PM

Any Death Wish movie after the first one.

Charles Bronson was highly underrated.

Also the Dirty Harrys. Pretty much all of them.

*Prowler* · 01-04-2017, 04:35 PM

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40 Year Old Virgin

Well he did get laid in the end.

*PApagreg* · 01-04-2017, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Prowler

Haven't seen that one.

What about Ninja Scroll?

And if Kaiji was a movie it'd be on my top list as well. that anime is manly as f*ck too.

If we are counting OVAS then Jojo should make it

*Prowler* · 01-04-2017, 04:39 PM

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If we are counting OVAS then Jojo should make it

Yeah I figured JoJo and I guess Fist of North Star would make my list as well... but regrettably I haven't seen either yet.

*ToTheNines* · 01-04-2017, 04:41 PM

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Well he did get laid in the end.

Obviously they had their little gimmick with the title, but looking past that... it's actually a beautiful movie about male bonding. And as silly as the ending is, it's ultimately about Andy growing up, coming out of his shell and making the necessary compromises to have a happy marriage.

10/10

*Andrew NDB* · 01-04-2017, 04:41 PM

I didn't think you guys would start posting a bunch of anime.

*PApagreg* · 01-04-2017, 04:41 PM

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Yeah I figured JoJo and I guess Fist of North Star would make my list as well... but regrettably I haven't seen either yet.

You gotta get up on your anime game bruh

Also I say Mulan is the manliest Disney movie, the girl has a kill count in the hundreds

*Prowler* · 01-04-2017, 04:44 PM

In predator I found that Latino guy with the hat funny, for some reason. "I can make it" after getting hit by a trunk. Also, this part between him and that woman:

"Que pasó mujer? Que pasó? Que fué lo que viste?"
"No se, no estoy segura..."
"Que?"
"Fue la selva que lo llevo..."
"She said the jungle came alive and took him."

*Andrew NDB* · 01-04-2017, 04:47 PM

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In predator I found that Latino guy with the hat funny, for some reason. "I can make it" after getting hit by a trunk. Also, this part between him and that woman:

Shane Black as "Hawkins"? I don't know if he was supposed to be Latino in the movie, but maybe.

Incidentally, he's also writing/directing "The Predator" (4)... which sure sounds like it'll feature Arnold in some capacity.

*CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy* · 01-04-2017, 04:47 PM

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I didn't think you guys would start posting a bunch of anime.

My reaction exactly. I defy anyone to successfully defend anything animated or anime as "manly", as understood by the American alpha male culture.

*AT-Man* · 01-04-2017, 04:49 PM

Shoot 'Em Up
Captain Fantastic

*Prowler* · 01-04-2017, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ToTheNines

Obviously they had their little gimmick with the title, but looking past that... it's actually a beautiful movie about male bonding. And as silly as the ending is, it's ultimately about Andy growing up, coming out of his shell and making the necessary compromises to have a happy marriage.

10/10

I agree. The movie was actually a nice story. They didn't ridicule him for being an old virgin. He gained a woman and also good friends.

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I didn't think you guys would start posting a bunch of anime.

What are you implying?

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You gotta get up on your anime game bruh

Also I say Mulan is the manliest Disney movie, the girl has a kill count in the hundreds

And Metroid the manliest Nintendo franchise I guess. Samus has more balls than many other men out there.

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Originally Posted by Andrew NDB

Shane Black as "Hawkins"? I don't know if he was supposed to be Latino in the movie, but maybe.

Incidentally, he's also writing/directing "The Predator" (4)... which sure sounds like it'll feature Arnold in some capacity.

Well maybe I shouldn't assume lol

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My reaction exactly. I defy anyone to successfully defend anything animated or anime as "manly", as understood by the American alpha male culture.

Just cause many of its more hardcore fans are anything but doesn't mean some animated stuff ain't manly!

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