I've never actually seen Ronin. I know, it's a pop culture blind spot. One would think given the dishonored samurai title I would have been all over this by now.
Blues Brothers is a good call. Then again, I might just have a soft spot for Minnie the Moocher.
The Matrix is the perfect example of what I was writing about earlier regarding my preference for practical effects. None of the cars in the Matrix sequel appear to have the heft or density of the French Connection's car. Radically reduces the quality of the scene for me.