Happy (early) Birthday to Michael Douglas, who turns 72 on Sunday.
Recently, I watched & reviewed Paths Of Glory for my (pretty much dead) IMDB Top 250 Project. I’ve just been lazy on doing those – I’ll get back to it at some point. Anyway, I realized that it was the first and only film I’ve ever seen starring Michael’s father Kirk Douglas. How pathetic is that?! I’m a poor excuse for a movie blogger. But, hey – I realized that I’ve seen a lot of his son’s films! So, there you go – that’s why I decided to do this list. That’s a good enough reason, right??? 😉
I’ve also noticed that Kirk Douglas will turn 100 on December 9th. Wow! I’ll finally watch Spartacus in honor of that. 🙂
So, in the meantime, here are My Top Ten Michael (not Kirk) Douglas Movies, counting down to my favorite movie (not role):
(I’ve seen 13) 😉
13. Don’t Say A Word
12. Disclosure
11. A Perfect Murder
Top Ten
10. Basic Instinct
9. Coma
8. Wall Street
7. The War Of The Roses
6. Chorus Line
5. Romancing The Stone & The Jewel Of The Nile (I could really do with re-watching these, though)
4. Ant-Man
3. The Game
2. Falling Down
1. Fatal Attraction
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I find that Douglas is a very reliable actor. Can’t say I’ve ever seen a bad performance by him.
guess u havent seen and so it goes (2014) 🙂
Can’t say I have Rob.
Me neither! : )
Agreed! He’s always good. : )
Just looking through his filmography is pretty impressive.
I thought he was great as Liberace. I think Kirk is one of the best actors ever!!! Particularly in Champion, Spartacus and as Van Gogh in Lust for Life, also as Doc in Gunfight at the Ok Corral.
Didn’t see him as Liberace – not seen that movie yet. Wow – I have some Kirk films to catch up on! Like the thought of watching the Van Gogh one. : )
It is a masterpiece of a film.
wow mutant, u’ve never seen any kirk douglas movies??? I’m in shock. Check out 7 days in May (1964) and of course Spartacus (1960) like u suggested!
nice job as always
Well, I’ve seen Paths Of Glory. ; ) Thanks! I’ll watch Spartacus. Then probably The Fury. : )
Wow, I never even thought to make a Michael Douglas list. What am I doing with my life?
lol! I don’t know…. I think you better get on this Michael Douglas list-making thing! ; )
I’m not a fan of 1 or 10. But I LOVE the actor. I don’t think he has ever given a bad performance. He gives it 100% even when he does ‘bad’ movies. He doesn’t know how not to do his best at everything he is in. Not like some people who seem to have phoned in some of their roles.
Well, Basic Instinct does suck. ; ) But I love Fatal Attraction. Do agree he gives his roles his all! : )
Oki my top are close. Falling down way no 1 with Wall Street close 2nd…
I think Wall Street would be higher for me if I’d seen it at the time. Felt dated when watching it for the first time a few years ago. But Falling Down is still good. : )
Actually that’s true rewatching it, it’s not the same feel now for Wall Street…
“Kirk Douglas will turn 100 on December 9th.” Holy hell! I had no idea.
And Fatal Attraction is a solid #1 choice. I need to revisit that movie and this actor now 🙂
I know!!! I had no idea either until I looked him up for this post. I do love Fatal Attraction for some reason I can’t quite explain. Maybe to scare off guys… Lol : )
Good list! Love Michael Douglas, but I love Kirk more.
Thanks! I do need to watch a few movies of Kirk’s…. : )
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He gives me the heeb! Have you seen Behind the Candelabra?
Lol! I can certainly see that. There’s something smarmy about him…. I’ve not seen that one, though.
Wonder Boys would probably be my number one, I love that little film. 🙂 He is a great actor, never really noticed that. Romancing the Stone and The Jewel of Nile were my big favourites when I was younger. I actually rewatched the first few weeks ago and I still enjoyed it.
I should watch Wonder Boys – not seen that one. : ) I so need to re-watch those! I put them on the list for nostalgia but it’s been so long since I saw them that I have to admit I remember very little.
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