Article: Top 5 Ian McKellen Films

5.Beauty And The Beast

A brave, beautiful, and brilliant young woman is imprisoned by a beast in his castle. Despite her fears, she learns to see beyond the beast’s hideous exterior and realize the gentle heart of the true prince within him. Firstly, I know Ian McKellen have got a smaller role in this film. This film is gorgeous to look at as this is eye catching, the pacing is perfect as the musical set piece is truly outstanding, it will draw you in from start to finish, in general this film is memorable.

4.X – Men (2000 – 2014)

In a world where mutants (evolved super – powered humans) exist and are discriminated against, two groups form for an inevitable clash: the supremacist Brotherhood, and the pacifist X – Men. These films are exciting and entertaining at the same time. Them might be action packed but it never loses the story itself, the casting is perfect and they all convince in their roles, it also didn’t take itself too seriously, these films are consistent and enjoyable.

3.The Lord Of The Ring (2001 – 2003)

A meek Hobbit from the Shire and eight companions set out on a journey to destroy the powerful One Ring and save Middle – earth from the Dark Lord Sauron. Once you watch these films you always remember this. It has got an all – star cast and they all convince in their roles, the good thing about these films is the pacing, it has got stunning scenery and it will draw you in. It like a thrill ride epic type of film, these films are consistent and superb.

2.The Good Liar

A con man makes a wealthy British widow his next target but what begins as run of the mill job turns into a high – stakes game when startling facts come to light. Underneath the brutal violence in this film. There is plenty of twist and turns as this is totally unpredictable, the acting is amazing and totally convincing, it will creep you under your skin as it got that psychological element.

1.Flushed Away

The story of an uptown rat that gets flushed down the toilet from his penthouse apartment, ending in the sewers of London, where he must learn a whole new and different way of life. The vocal in this film is superb especially Ian McKellen as the villain, the story is simple as this is easy to follow, it might not be for everyone but this is heartfelt, this is suitable for all ages.