Article: Top 10 Period Drama Films

10.Road To Perdition

A mob enforcer’s son in 1930s Illinois witnesses a murder, forcing him and his father to take to the road, and his father down a path of redemption and revenge. I haven’t seen this film for ages and this is seriously good. The acting is amazing and totally convincing, the story is spot on and it will draw you in from start to finish, in general this film is certainly memorable. Once you watched this you will always remember this film.

9.War Horse

A young farm boy enlists to serve in World War I after his beloved horse is sold to the cavalry. His hopeful journey takes him out of England and onto the front lines as the war rages on. A film that will touch people heart. It never feels forced or too sentimental as this is quietly powerful, you will care about with these characters. It is another film that will draw you in from start to finish, the acting is believable and totally convincing, this is a superbly made film.

8.Brooklyn

Ellis, a young Irish girl, lands in 1950s Brooklyn and soon gets used to the freer life. She falls in love with Tony, who hails from an Italian family. However, a tragedy befalls her back home. For me personally if you are patience with this film. You will be rewarding as this is quietly powerful, it has got a message of personal journey and people will connect with that aspect, it is memorable and it will move you, overall, this is a slow burner type of film.

7.My Week With Marilyn

Colin Clark, an employee of Sir Laurence Olivier, documents the tense interactions between Olivier and Marilyn Monroe during the production of The Prince and the Showgirl (1957). Having watched this film I thought wow. It is another film which is a slow burner, the casting is perfect and they all convince in their roles. You must be patience with this film and you will be rewarding, it will surprise many people with this film, it is surprisingly worth watching.

6.The Secret Garden (1993)

A young, recently – orphaned girl is sent to England after living in India all of her life. Once there, she begins to explore her new, seemingly – isolated surroundings, and its secrets. Gorgeous looking film that will capture people heart. It is a family viewing type of film, it about friendships and kindness which is an important subject, it is one of those film that is relatable for people. It is my childhood film while I growing up, it is heartwarming and it will made people smile.

5.The Greatest Showman

Celebrates the birth of show business and tells of a visionary who rose from nothing to create a spectacle that became a worldwide sensation. Being a musical it could divide people. Some will like this and some don’t, it balances the period drama with the musical aspect. For me personally it certainly works, the soundtrack is catchy and powerful and it will move you. The film itself is eye catching from the start, it is an underdog type of film which you needed.

4.Public Enemies

The Feds try to take down notorious American gangsters John Dillinger, Baby Face Nelson, and Pretty Boy Floyd during a booming crime wave in the 1930s. Everything about this film ticked all the boxes. It has got an all-star cast, it has got a superb story and this is entertaining, once you watched this film you always remember this, the pacing is perfect and it certainly hold your interest, this is one of the best Johnny Depp/ gangster types of film.

3.The Electrical Life Of Louis Wain

English artist Louis Wain rises to prominence at the end of the 19^th century for his surreal cat paintings that seemed to reflect his declining sanity. Don’t judge this film on the surreal and the weirdness aspect. This film is about life and this is truly inspirational, it will leave you a lasting impression on you, you will care about with these characters. It is a relatable film for people as this is life affirming, if you wanted something different this is ideal for you.

2.Belle (2013)

After his wife’s death, Captain John Lindsay hands over the custody of his illegitimate daughter to his uncle. However, the young girl faces discrimination every day for being black. Could be hard to watch for some people. This is an important film with the diversity element, the casting is perfect and they all convince in their roles, it is a beautiful and relatable film that will move you. Overall if you wanted a film with an important subject this is ideal for you.

1.Motherless Brooklyn

Lionel, a private detective with Tourette syndrome, sets out to uncover the mystery behind his mentor Frank’s murder. However, he stumbles upon a larger conspiracy. Just breathtaking as this film is totally unpredictable. It has got a theme of diversity and disability all in one, the ending is moving and powerful at the same time, the pacing is perfect as it does hold your interest. It never gets too overcomplicated with the flashback element; this is superb and a well-made film.