10.Hidden Figures
The story of a team of female African – American mathematicians who served a vital role in NASA during the early years of the U.S. space program. Feminism type of film which is important with a diversity element, the three main leads have got great chemistry together. This pays respect to those people who inspires this film, with those reason this is inspirational film that will move you.
9.Society Of The Snow
The flight of a rugby team crashes on a glacier in the Andes. The few passengers who survive the crash find themselves in one of the world’s toughest environments to survive. The power of teamwork plus friendship and morality, that is the message of this film and this is quietly powerful. The acting is amazing and believable plus the scenery is outstanding, this is superb.
8.The Shawshank Redemption
Over the course of several years, two convicts form a friendship, seeking consolation and, eventually, redemption through basic compassion. With an unlikely friendship aspect and this is a clever film, the story is brilliant as it slowly draws you in from start to finish, the ending is beautiful and it will touch your heart, once you watch this you will always remember this film.
7.Eat Pray Love
A marriage woman realizes how unhappy her marriage really is, and that her life needs to go in a different direction. After a painful divorce, she takes off on around the world journey to “find herself”. It is one of those film that is easy to watch as this is enjoyable, it about finding yourself as this is life – affirming, the characters are likeable and this is heartwarming, it is rather good.
6.The Book Of Life
Manolo, a young man who is torn between fulfilling the expectations of his family and following your heart, embarks on an adventure that spans three fantastic worlds where he must face his greatest fears. For me personally it about fighting your own battles and control your destiny, the animation itself is gorgeous to look at, it got a simple story and easy to follow. It is funny and heartfelt at the same time with great characters, this is suitable for all ages and a family viewing.
5.The Art Of Racing In The Rain
Through his bond with his owner, aspiring Formula One race car driver Denny, golden retriever Enzo learns that the techniques needed on the racetrack can also be used to successfully navigate the journey of life. Personally, this could be rather forced and too sentimental for some people, this is quietly powerful and the ending itself is superb, this film made you appreciates families and friends and that is important, with those reason this is inspirational.
4.The Impossible
The story of a tourist family in Thailand caught in the destruction and chaotic aftermath of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. One of the best disaster films that could be hard to watch for some people, the acting is amazing and I like the message of hope and determination, it will move you as this is powerful as this is memorable, it also touch your heart as this is superbly made.
3.The Call Of The Wild (2020)
As the great Klondike Gold Rush is attracting both ambitious treasure hunters and bold adventurers to the unforgiving territories of Canada’s late 1890s Yukon, Buck, a pampered St. Bernard – Scotch Collie dog, finds himself without a master in a frozen new world. My comfort film as this is a calming experience, I believe the message is finding a place in this world and try to fit in, you will care about with these characters in this film, it is eye catching from the start.
2.Nomadland
A woman in her sixties, after losing everything in the Great Recession, embarks on a journey through the American West, living as a van – dwelling modern day nomad. A slow burner type of film with stunning scenery, the story is spot on and this is quietly moving, choose your own paths and don’t let anyone influence you as that is the message to this film. People will connect with that aspect in this film, overall, this is intriguing and it slowly draw you in from the start.
1.I Kill Giants
Twelve-year-old Barbara Thorson struggles through life by escaping into a fantasy life of magic and monsters. Eye catching film which leaves you a lasting impression on you, the mixture of drama/ fantasy into this film it certainly works, it about overcoming many obstacles in your life it deals with mental health as well, I personally connect with this film as it is relatable. It is a beautiful film with a likeable lead, with the message in this film this is so inspirational.
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All Good selections Mark. Here’s some others I would add.
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (1975) – In 1963 a War veteran and criminal pleads insanity and is admitted to a mental institution, where he rallies up the scared patients against the tyrannical nurse. Classic Jack Nicholson.
12 Years a Slave (2013) – In the southern United States, Solomon Northup, a free Black man from upstate New York, is abducted and sold into slavery. Difficult to watch but worth it.
Slumdog Millionaire (2008) – A teenager from the slums of Mumbai becomes a contestant on the show ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati?’ When interrogated under suspicion of cheating, he revisits his past, revealing how he had all the answers. Great Director’s role for Danny Boyle.
Dead Poets Society (1989) – Maverick teacher John Keating returns in 1959 to the prestigious New England boys’ boarding school where he was once a star student, using poetry to embolden his pupils to new heights of self-expression. Great starring role for Robin Williams.
Awakenings (1990) – The victims of an encephalitis epidemic many years ago have been catatonic ever since, but now a new drug offers the prospect of reviving them. Dr. Malcolm Sayer is hired as a clinical physician at a local hospital in the Bronx, despite only having a research background. Stars Robin Williams and Robert De Niro.
Hacksaw Ridge (2016) – World War II American Army Medic Desmond T. Doss, serving during the Battle of Okinawa, refuses to kill people and becomes the first man in American history to receive the Medal of Honor without firing a shot. Based on a true story and the real person is interviewed at the end.
The Rider (2017) – After suffering a near fatal head injury, a young cowboy undertakes a search for new identity and what it means to be a man in the heartland of America. I still think that this is Chloe Zhao’s best film.
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Too be honest with you I can’t really remember The Rider as much as I should do, I will certainly keep my eyes on the remaining films that you reccomendation
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A great list of inspirational films. If there is another movie I would add to the list it’s the film “Lion”. It tells the story of an Indian orphan separated from parents at an early age. He embarks on a journey to find his parents after several years of separation. Dev Patel is extraordinary in it. One of the best movies of 2016.
Here’s why I recommend it strongly:
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Too be honest with you I haven’t thought about Lion, I have seen it and it is really good. I entirely agreed with you on review of this film.
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