While we often do our best to avoid drama in real life, we do our best to enjoy the drama on the big screen. Several films have been made, which, if you like, should definitely be added to the “wish list” of each and every one. These films go deep into our hearts and minds and show us how important it is to appreciate some drama.
From the incredible Will Smith to the incomparable Robin Williams, these films jump from the screen into our hearts with a zeal and passion that makes us realize how important it is to appreciate films and really understand their meaning in our lives. These films give us the opportunity to escape from ourselves and immerse ourselves in the lives of these lovable characters.
“Seven pounds” (2008)
This is one of the most incredible and underrated films by Will Smith. As the children say, it literally takes the soul and makes you experience all the feelings. Will Smith’s performance is off the charts and really touches the heavens with its depth and passion. His incredible acting is only surpassed by the amazing story that keeps you wondering throughout the movie.
Combined with an amazing cast Barry Pepper, Rosario Dawson, Octavia Spenceras well as Woody Harrelson’Seven pounds’ this is honestly an amazing movie. Built on the simple premise of a man (Smith) trying to change the lives of seven people by watching them unfold with different twists and turns, this is the perfect movie to really watch.
‘Good Will Hunting’ (1997)
The film that staged both Matt Damon as well as Ben Affleck on the world map to love and cherish, It will be a good hunt. is an absolute treasure. It brought these two together with Robin Williams Minnie Driveras well as Stellan Skarsgard to complete the amazing cast to tell such a delicate and intimate story.
The plot centers on Will Hunting (Damon), a night janitor at MIT. He is a self-taught genius, and after some nasty brawls with the police, he has to agree to some interesting methods to avoid going to jail. As he works with a psychologist (Williams), his defenses begin to decline, and we see a surprisingly beautiful increase.
Dead Poets Society (1989)
In another stunning performance, Robin Williams absolutely dazzles the audience as John Keating, an English teacher at an all-male prep school. His methods are often unorthodox but incredibly effective in bringing to life the hearts and passions of each of his students.
Along with a stellar cast Ethan Hawke, Robert Sean Leonard, Josh Charlesas well as Kurtwood Smith, Dead Poets Society really makes us think and feel things that are not normally expected from a movie, so this movie is immeasurably important and an absolute must see!
“Remember the Titans” (2000)
Another movie based on real people. Remember the titans this movie is directed Denzel Washingtonwhich tells the story of Herman Boone as he tried to take his school’s football team to the championship, while also advocating for the integration of students from different races.
There are some very tense moments in this film, but it ultimately opens our hearts and eyes to the injustice that once existed, and in some places still exists. Washington played the role with incredible passion and helped the film earn nearly a dozen awards.
‘Mind Games’ (2001)
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In one of the most incredible films based on real events, beautiful mind Truly one not to be missed. It dives into the life of John Nash, the famous mathematician and Nobel Prize winner in economics, and the star Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly, Paul Bettany, Christopher Plummeras well as Ed Harris.
While some creative liberties were taken in this film, it follows Nash’s real-life struggle with schizophrenia. The film not only features amazing and well-deserved award-winning performances, but also helps shed light on the disease so that the world is more aware of it, so that its nature is destigmatized.
“Forrest Gump” (1994)
Tom Hanks proved time and time again that he truly is a force to be reckoned with. He definitely did it with this film. When Forrest Gump released in 1994, Hanks was at the top of his game, having just won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance in Philadelphia, this film received such amazing praise and recognition, including another Best Actor award for Hanks and nearly thirty other awards. .
By combining the amazing talents of Hanks with Robin Wright, Gary Sinise, Sally Fieldand young but amazingly talented Hayley Joel Osment like Gump’s son, not only does this movie have amazingly talented actors bringing the story to life, but the soundtrack is another part of the movie that is absolutely worth the price of admission (or downloads and streaming).
“Passion of the Christ” (2004)
Are you a religious person or not Passion of Christ sets the bar incredibly high. Not only does the film have an incredible cast, it also has several biblical languages spoken throughout (Latin, Hebrew and Aramaic, all of which have been learned and spoken by the actors). This film depicts the terrible last hours of Jesus Christ’s life on earth.
Producer Mel Gibson, this film truly takes the biblical narratives from the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John and shows the world the harsh reality of the sacrifice that was made for humanity many years ago. It’s a beautiful performance and an incredible film worth watching. While it has a few moments of extreme violence, there is also a more edited version that is more friendly. The success of the film even spawned a sequel in the works.
“A Streetcar Named Desire” (1951)
Based on a Pulitzer Prize-winning play Tram “Desire” 1951 film starring Marlon Brando, Kim Hunteras well as Vivien Leigh. The film touches on topics of infidelity, alcoholism, mental instability, and other topics that were truly taboo at the time of its making, and does so with grace.
In one of Brando’s most memorable roles, this film helped show the world just how incredible he was as an actor. Not only that, it also led to one of the most famous one-word movie quotes of all time: “Stella!”
‘Billy Elliot’ (2000)
This film is a great destroyer of stereotypes. It takes the ideals and stereotypes that we hold in relation to various aspects of life and destroys them in the most fantastic way. It follows the story of Billy Elliot, a boy from England who discovers that he is truly into ballet, and the difficulties that come with his life because of these stereotypes.
It plays a very young Jamie Bell as the title boy. Bell really showed the world what it means to act in this film. At the time of filming, he was only 12 years old, and he completely coped with the role. Although Bell has starred in many amazing films, this one introduced him to the world and showed him that he was definitely worth watching.
‘Whip’ (2014)
If you love music, this is a great movie choice for you. Starring J.K. Simmons, Miles Telleras well as Paul Reiser, Whip follows the story of a jazz student who becomes so entangled in his music teacher’s often abusive methods.
Receiving overall amazing praise across the board and nearly fifty awards, Whiplash is such an amazing film that really touches on the passionate moments that musicians are willing to push themselves into to perfect their craft. Whether you’re a musician or not, this is absolutely worth a look.
Source: Collider
