The genre of movies has only expanded in time, thereby engaging more and more audience. From romantic, comedies, philosophical to the mystery, crime, suspense and thrill, movies, besides the purpose of entertainment, have started to become a haven, perhaps a getaway from the reality, which then ends up being a lesson for an individual in its way.
No matter what mood you are in, you will always find a movie to match it. Let us make it easy for you to pick your favourite. Here are 10 best movies that you would want to watch on repeat:
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1) The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
• Plot of Shawshank Redemption
One of the best movies in film history, The Shawshank Redemption won one too many hearts for its story and the message of friendship that it sends, thanks to Stephen King. The two lead characters, Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman, who play the very polished roles of Andy and Ellis respectively, happen to be two prisoners, who befriend each other over time and take the audience through the journey of a heart-warming friendship, with one of the greatest endings ever.
• Why Shawshank Redemption is recommended?
A simple yet beautiful film, it teaches one of the most important lessons that people in real life often do not pay much attention to, that of friendship and bond.
So, get ready for a movie night with your best friend, for this movie will touch your heart and make you emotional, just to end up becoming your favourite!
2) The Godfather Trilogy (1972)
• Plot of Godfather Trilogy
Mario Puzo was the author of the novel The Godfather, that was published in 1969 after which, shortly came The Godfather Trilogy. The central theme of the first part is based on American crime wherein the head patriarch of an Italian American mafia family transfers the control and power of his clandestine dynasty over to his hesitant son after nearly being assassinated.
From violence and aggression to being humorous, this part of The Godfather trilogy takes its audience on a roller coaster of countless battles for power, suspense, and inspiration.
The other two parts of this popular crime saga are known to pick up the story quite quickly after the first one and made sure that the audience got hinged to them as much as they did onto the first film.
• Why Godfather Trilogy is recommended?
The Godfather Trilogy is not only known for its greatly detailed portrayal of crime and the insides of a highly organised Mafia family but is also known for the stimulating message it sends to its audience about how the aftermath of abuse of power is never good, the importance of loyalty and so much more. No wonder it has a 9.2 international rating out of 10!
What better then, than The Godfather movie marathon with your favourite snacks!
3) The Dark Knight (2008)
• Plot of The Dark Knight
Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight, till date, happens to be one of the most engaging and liked movies of all time.
When the people of Gotham city face immense troubles and face peril, courtesy of the villain, the Joker, Christian Bale, who plays the role of Batman, fights against the injustices and the threat that the city faces.
Besides the jam-packed action that the movie offers, the flawless performance of Heath Ledger playing the Joker is what struck the audience the most.
• Why The Dark Knight is recommended?
The movie being dark and a deep one is known for reaching the audience’s mind because of which, people developed a much deeper emotional connection with it. Moreover, the Oscar-winning performance of Heath Ledger as The Joker is what won everyone’s hearts and minds because not only does he creates baffling suspense for its audience, but also uplifts Batman’s role to some extent.
4) Forrest Gump (1994)
• Plot of Forrest Gump
The movie is woven with the intricateness of romance, comedy and drama whose plot revolves around the central character named Forrest, a kind-hearted and polite man with a low IQ from Alabama who undergoes certain historically significant events by chance and who wishes to be reunited with his childhood love, Jenny.
The film is a perfect combination of bittersweet and is one of the heart-winning classics of Hollywood.
• Why Forrest Gump is recommended?
A very pure and warm movie, Forrest Gump is captivating and the perfect romantic classic you are looking for! It has both a powerful as well as a whimsical storyline, which makes the audience attached to the film. A must watch for everyone, especially all the hopeless romantics!
5) Bohemian Rhapsody (2018)
• Plot of Bohemian Rhapsody
This musical/drama is about a British rock band named Queen, who wish to attain musical superstardom, at the same time of which, the lead singer of the band, Freddie, played by Rami Malek, faces personal struggles related to his sexuality and ego.
The movie is a magical and sweet representation for the legendary singer, Freddie Mercury and showcases determination, success, defiance against stereotypes, and so much more.
• Why Bohemian Rhapsody is recommended?
The movie is a celebration of Queen, one of the most extraordinary bands to ever exist in rock history and narrates the journey of not only the lead singer but the band as well, including their reunion.
A heart capturing biopic, Bohemian Rhapsody has also won several awards including The Golden Globe Awards, The Academy Awards and many more.
6) Fight Club (1999)
• Plot of Fight Club
Loaded with action and thrill with a spike of drama, Fight Club continues to be one of the most renowned movies of all time. It is about a white-collard man named Tyler who appears to be detached from reality and suffers from insomnia, forms an underground fight club with a reckless soap salesman whom he meets on an aeroplane. The whole project gradually turns up into something dark and deadly.
With a mind-blowing plot and a dialogue delivery that tends to shake one to their core, Fight club is a stunning movie which will stay with you forever.
• Why Fight Club is recommended?
The movie has been written in a very intriguingly suspenseful manner, thereby keeping its audience on edge, making them anticipate in excitement and has a deeper meaning behind it, for it showcases some of the most mundane struggles of an individual’s daily life into a very descriptively interesting manner, thus baffling the viewers.
7) Isle of Dogs (2018)
• Plot of Isle of Dogs
As the canine pets of Megasaki City are exiled to Trash Island, a huge garbage-dump, Atari, a 12-year old boy sets off to the Island in search for Spots, his body-guard dog all alone. There he comes across a company, and together they being a journey filled with adventure and obstacles.
• Why Isle of Dogs is recommended?
The Isle of Dogs is one of those movies that you would want to watch if you are in a bad mood because it is guaranteed to lighten up your mood. It is a simple and touching delight with a great cast which will have you laughing hysterically one minute and have you emotional the next.
Had a busy and tiring day and need to relax and lighten up? Worry not, for this movie happens to be just the perfect rescue.
8) A Star is Born (2018)
• Plot of A Star is Born
The theme of the movie is that of romance and musical wherein two singers fall in love with each other, Ally a struggling artist and Jackson who besides being a musician, struggles with alcoholism and faces several other personal battles. They both motivate and help each other to pursue the best of their careers and to do well in life.
• Why A Star is Born is recommended?
The film has the perfect mix of passion and heartbreak, to make you tear up and sob your heart out and shows that there is strength in love, but heartbreak will only make you stronger.
9) Parasite (2019)
• Plot of Parasite
Combined with two of the most viewed genres, this social satire with hints of a thrill is about the economic apathy that has risen due to greed and class discrimination in the society and how the same form a bitter relationship between the rich Park family and the impoverished Kim clan.
• Why Parasite is recommended?
The film is besides being sardonically humoured, goes into insightful detail of how today’s society tends to function and is crafted in such a fine way, that it makes it a definite watch!
10) Interstellar (2014)
• Plot of Interstellar
The interstellar is a sci-fi movie packed with thrilling instances of adventure. The plot is based on Cooper, farmer and ex-NASA pilot who, along with other crew members, has the responsibility of piloting a spacecraft that is supposed to locate a planet where humans can survive because the earth is going to get uninhabitable in the near future.
• Why Interstellar is recommended?
This movie will give you goosebumps as it takes you on the wildest ride of your life with its amusing and adventurous storyline, solid graphics, and the perfect blend of the cast.
Conclusion
Whether you are in the mood for an adventure, an epic heartbreak or gory violence, we have the best movies handpicked and curated specially for you, no matter what genre you are in the mood for! So, brace yourself for each one of these movies is bound to render you speechless in some ay or the other.
Co-author: Khushi Shah
Khushi has just passed her school and is now studying at PDPU. Apart from writing, she likes to sketch and dance. She also has other blogs where she posts proses and poetry.
