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9 Hollywood Movies To Definitely Watch To Enjoy & Learn Aspects Of Life!

  • The Entertainment Guy
  • Jun 22, 2020
  • 4 min read

Hello everyone, I thought that I had given a list of 10 Bollywood movies previously but, many of you might also want a Hollywood movies list with some of your favorite actors and actresses. So, here we are, with 9 Amazing Hollywood Movies which one will enjoy and get insights about the different aspects of life shown in those movies.


1. (500) Days of Summer

This film stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt & Zooey Deschanel.

This movie was a simple love story only in its tone but takes a very fresh and unique take on love stories.

The basic storyline is - The main lead named Tom (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) falls in love with Summer (Zooey Deschanel) & thinks of living his life with her. While on the other hand, Summer does not believe in love or relationships.

It even has a good IMDB rating of 7.7.

This movie was directed by Marc Webb, who also directed the reboot movies The Amazing Spider-Man starring Andrew Garfield & Emma Stone.

It is available on Netflix.


2. La La Land

This film stars Ryan Gosling & Emma Stone.

This movie is a Musical Take on Romance & Not a Dance Movie which many people see this as.

The storyline goes - The main lead named Sebastian Ryan Gosling) & Mia (Emma Stone), both having their aspirations fall in love with each other. But even after the very strong chemistry between them, the duo is not being able to handle their relationship. I would like to point out a thing over here is that not everyone loves Musicals, but, those who do, they'll find amazing hints in all the songs which are too good by the way. This movie has an amazing soundtrack!

It even has a very good IMDB rating of 8.0.

This movie was directed by "Whiplash" & "First Man" fame Damien Chazelle.

It is available on Amazon Prime Video.


3. Good Will Hunting

This film stars Matt Damon, Ben Affleck & Legendary Robin Williams.

This movie is a gem of a film with a very simplistic story but with amazing dialogues and eye-opening learnings that will go way ahead of the film.

The storyline is - Will Hunting (Matt Damon) who is a janitor at M.I.T., has a gift for mathematics, but he needs help from a psychologist to improve his relations with his friends, girlfriend and improve his life. Fun Fact - This movie was written by its two main leads - Matt Damon & Ben Affleck!

It even has a very good IMDB rating of 8.3.

This movie was directed by Gus Van Sant.

It is available on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video & Hulu.


4. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

This film stars Jim Carrey & Kate Winslet.

This movie might come off as a confusing film with Science Fiction involved but is an amazing film once you watch it properly by giving it the attention it deserves.

The storyline is - The 2 main leads are a couple, but, as the relationship turns out to be degrading, they undergo a scientific procedure of erasing their memories with each other.

It even has a very good IMDB rating of 8.3.

This movie was directed by Michel Gondry.

It is available on Netflix & Amazon Prime Video.


5. Nightcrawler

This film stars Jake Gyllenhaal.

This movie is a crime drama thriller film and is every bit relevant today as it was when it was released back in 2014.

The storyline is - Louis Bloom (Jake Gyllenhaal) is In desperate need of work and enters into a world of L.A. Crime and sells the footage to local channels to earn some money. Things turn worse when he blurs the line between being a mere observer to become the participant of his own story.

It even has a good IMDB rating of 7.9.

This movie was directed by Dan Gilroy.

It is available on Netflix & Amazon Prime Video.


6. The Prestige

This film stars Hugh Jackman, Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Scarlett Johansson & many others.

This movie is a psychological thriller film by one of the greatest directors known and is a mind-boggling experience.

The storyline is - Two friends who are magicians become bitter enemies after a sudden tragedy. They then start to devote more of their time in rivalry and pushing the other one down which results in terrible circumstances.

It even has a very good IMDB rating of 8.5.

This movie was directed by the great Christopher Nolan of "Memento", "The Dark Knight Trilogy", "Inception", "Interstellar", "Dunkirk" & the upcoming "Tenet" fame.

It is available on Netflix & Amazon Prime Video.


7. Fight Club

This film stars Edward Norton & Brad Pitt.

This movie is a drama film that offers much more than it seems on the surface. It is a truly confusing film after you have watched it completely.

The storyline is - Edward Norton's character is unsatisfied with his current job & decides to open a Fight Club, which means to meet routinely for the different and multiple men to fight recreationally with a soap salesman Tyler Durden (Brad Pitt).

It even has an amazing IMDB rating of 8.8.

This movie was directed by David Fincher of "Se7en", "Zodiac", "The Social Network" & "Gone Girl" fame.

It is available on Amazon Prime Video. "The first rule of Fight Club is: You do not talk about Fight Club."


8. The Shawshank Redemption

This film stars Tim Robbins & Morgan Freeman.

This movie is very simple but it generates a whole amount of human emotions which many of the complex movies also cannot. This movie is the epitome of HOPE.

The storyline is - Andy Dufresne (Tim Robbins) goes into the Shawshank Jail for life imprisonment for the murder of his wife and her lover. There he meets Ellis Boyd 'Red' Redding (Morgan Freeman) & they bond over multiple talks and finds solace and eventual redemption through acts of common decency.

It even has the highest movie IMDB rating of 9.3.

This movie was directed by Frank Darabont.

It is available on Netflix & Amazon Prime Video.


9. Marriage Story

This film stars Adam Driver & Scarlett Johansson.

This movie is an unusual take on a couple who are going through a divorce. Most films show good times and end with a divorce. This movie begins with a divorce and shows the life of the leads & their relationships after that divorce.

The movie is even more special as it is an almost reel life portrayal of a real-life even which occurred in director Noah Baumbach's life.

It even has a very good IMDB rating of 8.0.

This movie was directed by Noah Baumbach.

It is available on Netflix.


 
 
 

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