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We watch movies for different purposes - to be inspired by the dreams of the main characters, to laugh at the clumsy Bridget Jones, and thus realize that each of us has some element of this character in us or to relax and move to another world.
There are also films that allow us to reflect on the meaning of life, opening our eyes to various issues, at least for a moment. These, often evoke in us extreme emotions - from deep emotion to anger. Below you will find collection of filmswhich everyone should see at least once in their lives. They are unique and bring many valuable values to the life of each of us.
Forest Gump
"Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're going to come across." - this is how the main character of the film summed up his life story Forrest Gump. We have the opportunity to learn in detail about his incredible life, made up of numerous coincidences. Forrest tells his life story to randomly encountered people, waiting just like him at the bus stop.
Most take him to be a fabulist, since Forrest's account suggests that he was involved in all the major events, from the Vietnam War after teaching Elvis Presley famous dance steps, and in the end it comes out that he is millionaire - He made his fortune in shrimp fishing. Despite his many achievements, he misses his great love - Jenny, to whom he pays most attention. The protagonist suffers from mild autism.
However, the film is extremely touching, funny, captivates with its beauty, faith in people and their abilities. It shows that despite many adversity, Forrest is an extremely mentally and physically fit man who achieves more than anyone might think.
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas
Not all movies that tell the story of true friendship are positive, pleasant and fun. In "The Boy in the Striped Pajamas" we witness a positively developing friendship between eight-year-old Bruno and his peer Shmuelwho is the title character. The plot takes place in the 1940s in a German village. Bruno is the son of a German officer who is appointed commander of a death camp, and Szmul is a prisoner of said camp.
The film may, for many, depict events that could not have happened in reality, but what is certain is that it shows true friendship across all dividesThe film is not about social status or background. Perhaps this is because the film shows camp life from the perspective toddlerwho does not understand everything, but believes that everyone has or at least should have equal rights to life, because everyone is man. However, if you feel like watching something from "happy ending"then it's better to choose another movie.
Untouchables
Let's stay with the theme of friendship - "The Untouchables" also tell the story of a friendship between men who come from two different worlds - Drisswho's done time in a French prison and wealthy Phillipethat paralyzed is in a wheelchair.
They meet when the latter is looking for a round-the-clock caregiver and, to everyone's surprise, his choice is Driss, who openly confesses that he doesn't care about the job, but about the benefits he can get thanks to Phillipe's signature. It soon turns out that the men are cheering each other on in making dreams come true and they give themselves hopes for a better tomorrow. They achieve things that would be impossible on their own, and the clash of such two extremely different worlds, gives rise to a beautiful friendship that makes them an untouchable duo.
Green Mile
Who says the color of the linoleum covering the floor can't be the name of a movie? That's where the name of the next blockbuster movie, "The Linoleum," comes from. "The Green Mile"It shows how hurtful it can be to judge people by their appearances. It also highlights a commonly known truth that we do not always remember - that everyone deserves a second chance. Unfortunately, the video also illustrates how powerless we are towards the system of punishment and death itself and shows that things we don't pay attention to on a daily basis can, over time, change us and our view of the world by 180 degrees. For this film you need to reserve more than 3 hours of your time and at least two packs of tissues, but it's really worth it!
Seven Souls
Would you give your life for another person? ... depends on which one, doesn't it? And if you were tormented by remorse and wanted to redeem yourself by sacrificing your life for another person, would your death be enough? The movie is called "The Death of a Man". "Seven Souls" asks these questions in a very provocative way, makes you think more deeply about the subject forgiveness, the value of life and death, love, and redemption.
Ben, who is played by Will SmithHe faces many dilemmas, and his life dilemmas caused by a drastic event make him decide to redeem himself changing lives seven seemingly complete strangers. Will Ben be up to the task and, in the end, will he have to sacrifice his life to win forgiveness? You'll have to see for yourself.