10.The Salt Path
A couple lose their home and later discover the husband has been diagnosed with a terminal illness as they embark on a year long coastal trek. Quietly this film is silently powerful and it will move you. The flashback elements never get too overcomplicated, the main two lead chemistry is spot on, it has got stunning scenery and it will draw you in, this will surprised many people.
9.The Fabelmans
Growing up in post – World War II era Arizona, young Sammy Fabelmans aspires to become a filmmaker as he reaches adolescence, but soon discovers a shattering family secret and explores how the power of films can help him see the truth. Real, honest and relatable film that will capture people heart. it also about chasing your dream and people will relate to that aspect, the acting is amazing and totally believable, this is well – made, this is pretty good film.
8.Arrival
Louise Banks, a linguistics expert, along with her team, must interpret the language of aliens who have come to Earth in a mysterious spaceship. Science Fiction with the drama aspect and with elements of a mystery. It certainly works perfectly; it also thought provoking and it will made you think, it also draw you in from start to finish, I also admire this film that try to be something different, If you wanted something different this is ideal for you.
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). Too be honest with you I was surprised with this film. it is a slow burner type of film with an all – star cast, the story is there and it does hold your interest, the message of this film is fame and the consequences and that is important, overall this film is remarkable as this is eye catching.
6.Living
In 1950s London, a humourless bureaucrat decides to take time off work to experience life after receiving a grim diagnosis. Personally this film is about life and self-discovery that will touch people heart. The ending is certainly memorable and this film will move you, the acting is believable and totally convincing, it is a beautiful film that is quietly powerful, this is a superb film.
5.The Shawshank Redemption
After a banker is sentenced to life in Shawshank Prison, he forms an unlikely friendship with a seasoned inmate and clings to hope amid cruelty and corruption. Underneath the violence this is a beautiful film about an unlikely friendships. The pacing is perfect as it does hold your interest, it might be a slow burner film but this is genuinely heartfelt, the ending is beautiful as this is a relatable film, it will leave you a lasting impression on you.
4.Dark Waters (2019)
A corporate defence attorney takes on an environmental lawsuit against a chemical company that exposes a lengthy history of pollution. Visually memorable from start to finish. it has got that psychological elements, it might be slower paced but it needed that in this film, the casting is spot on and totally convincing, once you watch this film you always remember it.
3.Official Secrets
Katharine Gun, a British intelligence specialist, leaks a secret memo to the press in order to avoid the Iraq invasion by the US and her government. With twist after twist throughout this film as this is unpredictable. it will silently move you as this is quietly powerful, it’s the story that will draw you in, the casting is perfect as they are believable, this is superbly made.
2.Rental Family
An American actor in Tokyo struggling to find purpose lands an unusual gig: working for a Japanese “rental family” agency, playing stand – in roles for strangers. He rediscovers purpose, belonging, and the beauty of human connection. Zany and quirky film that is heartfelt and moving. I admire this film as it tries to be something different, it is funny and heartwarming at the same time, it is more uplifting than being sad and that is the key, it will surprised many people with this film.
1.The Theory Of Everything
Stephen Hawking gets unprecedented success in the field of physics despite being diagnosed with motor neuron disease at the age of 21. He defeats awful odds as his first wife Jane aids him loyalty. You will care about with these characters. It never feels forced or too sentimental and that is the key, this is inspirational and uplifting at the same time; I personally connect to this film due to the personal journey aspect, the chemistry between Felicity Jones and Eddie Redmayne is amazing, it will leave you a lasting impression on you.
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