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Knockin' on Heaven's Door (1997)
It is a wonderful movie about life in the context of time which we have
In the centre of the storyline there are two male patients whose days are numbered. They have fatal diseases, but they don't want to die in the hospital. So they decide to escape and enjoy the last days of their lives. There are a lot of films about the life's value but this is the most memorable one, in my opinion. Despite the fact that the theme of the movie is very serious, it is a great comedy. The main message of the film is "Fear is stupid". This movie makes you rethink your vision of life and leaves behind a sense of sadness and, at the same time the ease. It leaves you feeling the sea breeze on your face after watching. There is an interesting fact: this movie is full of so-called "movie flubs". For example, in one shot we can see legs of the camera crew, in the other - the crew is reflected in the glasses pf one of the actors, etc. Although I watched the film numerous times, I'd never noticed these flubs, until I read about them on the one website. For me this is a sign of the plot completely preoccupying the audience. I think that it's one of the movies you can watch over and over again and "update" your feelings and emotions on the transience of life and the absurdity of many of the conventionalities.
Mondscheintarif (2001)
Anthology of relationships
I really love this movie. I watched it for the first time by mere coincidence. And since then I have watched it 5 or 6 times. And this is despite the fact that I don't really like art-house cinema. The movie's plot is simple. A relationship between a man and a woman has been under the spotlight in so many movies. But the storytelling itself is so catchy that you are completely immersed in it. The film clearly shows all stages a woman in love undergoes - the emergence of sympathy, waiting for a call, preparing for a date, wrapping oneself over nothing, depression, and self-flagellation, unproven rumors and speculations that poison life. it's just a film about anthology of relationships! And, of course, the soundtracks! They are just gorgeous! I advise it to everyone - both men and women. One can find himself in the protagonist of the movie, the other can better understand the psychology of women, and possibly avoid common mistakes)
Exit Through the Gift Shop (2010)
I don't agree with this course of things
Originally this movie was conceived as a project that was supposed to show the life and work of street-artists from the inside. But in the end this film is perceived as a comedy about contemporary art.
Parts of the movie, which were dedicated to Banksy's works, are really interesting. You become a witness of the process in which the art was born. The film is interesting in a sense that you can better understand works of street-artists, not only can you see the result of their work, but you can also feel sharp social motives encouraging them to create their paintings.
However, the storyline is turning an ordinary American man of French descent, Terry, into a "popular" contemporary artist. He can't draw, doesn't have clearly defined social or other reasons for creativity, he just wants to be popular, wants to be part of this creative community. Why did I call the movie a comedy about contemporary art? Because the main purpose of this latter-day "creator", in my opinion, is self-PR, enrichment at the expense of popular art direction. I would call Terry a generator of ideas . But as a street-artist he is still a fake. He pays people to realize his ideas into life and calls it his own art? I don't agree with this course of things.
Doubt (2008)
Must see
It's a very powerful movie! The plot is not too hackneyed, and is quite topical for the Catholic Church. But this movie, as I think, is not only about doubts of priests, but also is about doubts visiting every human being once in a while.
The title of this movie perfectly reflects its essence. The film offers no answers, only raises questions and creates doubt. What would you do in this situation? What to do if you have a doubt absorb, but there is no evidence of your innocence or error? And as much as you may be assured of 100% right, sooner or later you will still be overtaken by doubt.
And we can see a perfect illustration of that at the end of the movie when the protagonist's doubt translates into tears.
So, what can be said about the movie as a whole. The setting is realistic. The acting is great. Meryl Streep is unmatched as a villain. A few minutes of watching and you have the urge to strangle her.
What can I say - all the actors are amazing. Bravo to the director, the screenwriter and actors! I strongly recommend this movie to everyone.