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They Don't Make Films Like They Used To
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items These are a list of movies that have the most amazing writing that present day films aspire to return to.
Sections
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Animated Films
Romance
Drama
Action
Animated Films
People who believe that cartoons are for kids are not true visionaries and don't grasp the meaning of life.
Anastasia has been, and always will be, my favourite animated film of all time. The story, the character dynamics, the MUSIC! One of the best!
Anastasia (1997)
Brother Bear is a film that I literally BURNED MY VHS TAPE OVER, simply because of how many times ive watched it. It's a touching story of what it means to find your purpose and to care for others. PLEASE go watch this!
Brother Bear (2003)
The story... the MUSIC... THE CHARACTERS!! Oh my days, this movie is a must watch. This will have you feeling every emotion depicted on screen, while the music exacerbates it further.
The Prince of Egypt (1998)
🤧This movie shows you the cost of war on the everyday person, but particular these two sibling characters Seita and Setsuko.
Grave of the Fireflies (1988)
Romance
Im at sucker for romance films, especially when well written. Here ard a few that I felt leaned into the storytelling without overdoing it!
Such a feel good movie that's centered on allowing love to find and take hold of you. It's a movie that will have you desiring for love.
When Harry Met Sally... (1989)
I adore when a director uses the environment to encapsulate the main narrative. In the case of "In The Mood For Love," frames are used in so many areas of this film to identify isolation, connection, and brewing feelings.
In the Mood for Love (2000)
I love me a good Audrey Hepburn movie and "Breakfast at Tiffany's" is a really fun movie that took her from her usual, innocent characters to a more frivolous one. This movie on allowing the love you deserve to have you is told so beautifully and is ...
Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961)
This movie is a classic Damsel in Distress film with extra steps. It's so fun and the love between these two just exude off the page! Please watch it!
The Princess Bride (1987)
Drama
These movies are ones that I strongly believe stand the test of time regarding their message.
Having someone to advocate for you, even when the world turned their back on you, is so important in the building up of children for their futures. Even in the continued growth of most adults.
Lean on Me (1989)
Just... be prepared with a box of tissues. This is such an incredibly heartfelt movie centered around a group of friends.
Steel Magnolias (1989)
This movie will have you immersed in the lifes of this passionate English teacher and his students, as he attempts to invoke in them a deep curiosity and passion for life.
Dead Poets Society (1989)
Mona Lisa Smile, like Dead Poets Society, is an alternate depiction of an art Professor's attempts to invoke passion into her students whilst pushing them to aspire for great things.
Mona Lisa Smile (2003)
Action
I find it difficult to find really well written action movies that rely on the action over the storytelling. These are some that I believe have a perfect balance.
THIS MOVIE is one of the greatest action films that ive watched. Nothing felt too over the top and felt realistic to a degree.
Enemy of the State (1998)
Gladiator is a CLASSIC film that I believe should watch at some point. I appreciate how the characters relate to one another but as well, how natural the story progression was.
Gladiator
Angelina Jolie did her BIG ONE in this movie honestly. With the twists and turns we get taken through with this movie, I must say that this movie understands how to write a character that even the audience may consider questioning.
Salt (2010)
This is based on a true story and is honestly such a phenomenal film to watch. It really shows you the realities of these brave people going out to sea and somethings they have to bear.
The Perfect Storm