Films that left an impression for a long time. Modern films that made the strongest impression on me

Most of these paintings organically weave dramatic elements into themselves. The most popular psychological film was Darren Aronowski's Requiem for a Dream. This one was shot in a pretty gritty style. Each of the main characters has his own goal - Harold wants to earn a lot of money and build his own house, his girlfriend dreams of having her own atelier, his mother sleeps and sees herself as a participant popular show. But all their dreams are shattered by drugs and the wrong chosen path of purpose.

Thomas Yang's Knockin' on Heaven's Door is a completely different film. It can even be called good, albeit with a dramatic ending. It tells the story of 2 terminally ill guys who meet and suddenly get a lot of money. The couple decides to devote their days to their still unfulfilled dreams.

The film encourages you to think about “What is life?”, “If the end comes tomorrow, what else is important that has not been done in my life?”

Giuseppe Tornatore's "Best Offer" is the newest of the entire list. Pragmatic manager auction house busy only with his work and replenishing the priceless collection of paintings that is in his house. And it seems that everything human is alien to him - he does not let anyone into his soul. And so he lives until he meets a mysterious girl who insidiously uses him. The film is quite thin, but is capable of producing strong impression after watching. He teaches us to live without fanaticism and extremes.

Sci-fi movies

Science fiction films are quite closely intertwined with psychological films. What distinguishes them is the presence of something invented by the author.

The most famous science fiction film with deep meaning is, perhaps, “The Matrix” by the Wachowski brothers. The main character one day discovers that everything about him is not real, and he himself and most others are mechanisms for obtaining energy. He joins a group of people who are trying to resist.

After watching the film, the question involuntarily arises as to whether all of humanity is loaded into a kind of matrix, where everyone is assigned a pre-prescribed role.

"The Green Mile" by Frank Darabont was based on the novel by the famous Stephen King. It tells the story of a death row prison where 2 little girls are taken to a murderer. As it turns out, he has a mysterious gift to heal people and is not at all involved in the murder. But nothing can be changed. A very intense and at the same time touching film. The film forces you to think about the injustice of this world, and also teaches that you cannot judge people by their appearance.

We are accustomed to including among our favorite films those films that we have watched several times; we can easily quote and retell our favorite scenes. But each of us can easily remember a movie that is one of the world’s masterpieces or is considered an achievement of cinematic art, but we have no desire to review it.

Some of these films simply did not live up to our expectations, some disappointed with the ending, some became uninteresting after the main intrigue was revealed, and some were a real two-hour torture.

Grave of the Fireflies (1988) / Hotaru no haka

The average person associates full-length Japanese animation with colorful fairy tales Studio Ghibli and Hayao Miyazaki, but “Grave of the Fireflies” directed by Isao Takahata is similar to the films of the giant company only in style - otherwise the war drama, of course, is in some other universe.

First of all, the poignancy of the story of children trying to survive in a war-torn city is achieved by the fact that Grave of the Fireflies is based on a biographical novel in which the author describes what happened to him. own family. And this is very touching, so touching that you wouldn’t dare wish to see such a film, not only for children, but also for adults - war rarely looks more uglier, scary and cruel on the screen. What is it worth just for children to discover the body of a murdered mother - it’s better not to see it again.

Requiem for a Dream (2000) / Requiem for a Dream

After a series of visual experiments in the film “Pi,” Darren Aronofsky in “Requiem for a Dream” trampled all possible cinematic canons - the number of cuts in his film is three times higher than the average, he uses split screen, slow and fast motion, and camera angles cause vertigo.

But it’s not Aronofsky’s technique that causes a persistent reluctance to review one of his best films; it’s much more painful to see the fall and destruction of the characters in the film. “Requiem” begins with the belief in a beautiful fairy tale that we can all achieve what we want if we just put in a little effort, but ends with terrible pictures of rot, madness and selling ourselves for a dose of dope. An incomparable movie, conceived and filmed on the highest level, however, few will dare to repeat such a journey.

Irreversible (2002) / Irreversible

Director Gaspar Noe is not known for his delicacy - the viewer of his films should always be prepared for the fact that it will not be an easy ride, they will have to struggle to overcome the sharp edges of the story being told, while simultaneously admiring the tenacious camera and the energetic staging of difficult scenes. The most high-profile example of Noe's defiant directing is Irreversible, which could delicately be described as detective story searching for the sinister pimp who holds the Parisian neighborhood in terror. But once the viewer sees this film once, it will get stuck in the head, like a rusty nail with the head bitten off.

Yes, we are talking about the famous rape scene of the heroine, filmed in an incredible three-minute shot, which hits hard not only with the brutality of the violence, but also with the indifference of society. Remember the man who turned in the other direction instead of helping the woman? No? Then reconsider, of course.

Oldboy (2003) / Oldboy

It should be noted that Park Chan-wook’s “Oldboy” was born at a very good time - Asian cinema attracted the interest of American, European and even Russian viewers, and almost every project was heard. But let’s not downplay the level of a particular film, “Oldboy” is a brilliant detective and thriller filmed so unusually that it was possible to watch it only with your mouth wide open, and the three-minute fight scene shot in one shot is still considered an impressive stunt.

It's just that the ending of the film makes the viewer shudder worse than seeing an octopus being eaten alive - after 15 years of inexplicable captivity main character finds himself involved in a strange game that brings him together with his own daughter, which ends in incest. A terrible ending to a wonderful film, you probably won’t want to watch it again.

Dead Man's Shoes (2004)

Shane Meadows's Dead Man's Shoes is a gem British cinema, combining elements of drama, horror, thriller and even a little black comedy. The inventive story of two brothers, one of whom joins the army, leaving the other in a world of violence and cruelty, and then returns to take revenge, shows the underbelly of small-town England better than any other film, and Paddy Considine, who plays the title role, gives a performance that deserves heartfelt praise.

However, once you see the ending of the film, you will forever turn away from a new immersion in this unpleasant, bloody, narcotic world. The effect of “The Sixth Sense” and “ fight club”, where one of the characters also does not interact with anyone around, “Boots” is not worthy of re-watching under any circumstances.

The Boy in the Striped Pajamas (2008)

If you haven’t read Irishman John Boyne’s novel “The Boy in the Striped Pajamas,” then the film will certainly make an indelible impression on you. The thing is that, spoiled by Hollywood clichés and constant happy endings, we automatically expect a happy resolution to all problems, even in films about the Holocaust. The main characters of the film are two boys who are separated by barbed wire.

One is a prisoner of a concentration camp, and the second is the son of a Nazi commandant, but this does not prevent the birth of a real strong friendship, and by the end we are counting on the long-awaited salvation of Shmuel, on the fact that Bruno will help his friend escape, or that his father will find a place for the Jewish boy in his house. But the picture hits our feelings painfully - instead of salvation there will be a lot of grief, which you wouldn’t want to plunge into again even for your enemy.

Child of Darkness (2009) / Orphan

While those worried about our sanity public figures discussed whether it is possible to show child violence on screen and make children heroes of horror films, director Jaume Collet-Serra made a wonderful psychological thriller “Child of Darkness”, which tells about married couple, who adopted a 9-year-old girl who turned out to be a concentration of vices and horrors.

The film is superbly designed; as the plot progresses, the viewer is forced to rush from one extreme to another, suspecting either the husband, then the wife, or a new member of the family in the troubles of the Coleman family. But, having waited for the ending, we not only feel disappointed, but sharply lose interest in what is happening - the last few minutes, when Esther’s secret is revealed, drag on unbearably long. Everything is already clear and doesn’t bother me at all. But not only this discourages repeated viewing, it is unlikely that anyone will want to experience the awkwardness of the seduction scene again adopted daughter his new father, even knowing who is who.

Valentine (2010) / Blue Valentine

Derek Cienfrance's melodrama "Valentine" is a real triumph for Ryan Gosling and Michelle Williams, who played the main roles in the film. The excellent script shows the viewer a heartbreaking story of fading love, growing contradictions within the once perfect couple, an abyss gradually growing where passionate feelings once lived. The chemistry between Williams and Gosling envelops the viewer, and that’s why the collapse and breakdown of their characters’ relationship hits especially hard.

It hurts so much that by the end of the film you regret that you started watching it at all - it’s better not to see this suffering and conflicts. Of course, “Valentine” is much more truthful than romantic comedies about “love to death,” but this does not mean that you will want to scoop up such truth with a big spoon over and over again.

Something's Wrong with Kevin (2011) / We Need to Talk About Kevin

Tragic story Eva and her son, shown in Lynne Ramsey's film “Something's Wrong with Kevin,” deserves every second of applause that the audience awarded her at numerous festival screenings - it’s truly impossible to take your eyes off the film, and the fate of its characters touches the deepest chords souls.

The theme of the film is complex and unattractive; not every one of us is ready to admit to ourselves that we must share the guilt of our children, that we raised the child incorrectly, that we were deaf to the first disturbing echoes. The film is especially difficult for mothers who are confident that they are giving their children the best, that they can’t be wrong, and that the result horrifies them. The film is memorable, but does not invite repeated viewing: it is too difficult to see the torments provoked by Kevin’s bloody massacre brilliantly played by the talented Tilda Swinton.

The Tree of Life (2011) / The Tree of Life

What can we say, re-watching any of latest films Terrence Malick is not a test for the faint of heart. But The Tree of Life, an impressionistic tale of an average American family, stands out even among the director's latest works. Do not believe anyone who says that “The Tree” has no plot, do not trust the opinions of those who believe that this picture is a hallucination of the author or his drug trip, all this is not true, the film is a real visual masterpiece, immersing the viewer in the philosophy of life so deeply, as far as he is ready to accept this journey.

But that's it cosmic scale the narrative, all the brilliant acting and skillful camera techniques, all the multidimensional interpretations are unlikely to make you watch “The Tree of Life” again. This film is good for its aftertaste and the feeling that you have seen it and will never have to watch it again.

127 Hours (2010) / 127 Hours

James Franco's career is like a roller coaster - he either saddles up with luck and receives the most prestigious prizes, then he stars in unwatchable slag, he is either invited to multimillion-dollar blockbusters, or given roles in cheap indie films that go straight to the trash can.

2011 was a victorious year for the actor - in Danny Boyle's film 127 Hours, Franco got a chance at a benefit performance and used it to the fullest, but the picture, with all its merits, turned out to be such that anyone who watched it was sickened by the mere memory of it. The film version of the story of a climber who fell into a trap could hardly have done without key scene amputation of a hand pinned by a stone, but the way Boyle and Franco show it makes you break out in a cold sweat every time - a dull penknife against tendons, nerves, muscles and bone. Don't try watching it again at home.

12 Years a Slave (2013) / 12 Years a Slave

Historical drama Steve McQueen’s “12 Years a Slave,” it would seem, should not have been surprised by anything - films about the oppression of the black population of America are released regularly, the leading role is not the biggest star, and the story of Solomon Northal is more like a fairy tale in the style of “Uncle Tom’s Cabin.” But something in this film came together in such a way that not only the audience, but also the critics were stunned - all the major award ceremonies became triumphant for “12 Years a Slave”.

There is one problem with this film: after Solomon is reunited with his wife and children at the end, not only the heroes of the story breathe a sigh of relief, but so do we. Yes, the dark behind-the-scenes history of American slavery is brilliantly shown, yes, the film is touching with the naturalness of the cruel scenes and the deliberate helplessness of those who want to help Solomon, but when the final credits begin, there is only one feeling left - the viewer seems to be throwing off a heavy load that they will never want to accept in the future. With all due respect.

Which of these films did you watch last and have you ever watched it?

Titre decided to collect 15 different-sized films, which can easily be given an award for exclusivity. All the best, interesting and exceptional - just for you!

Every day in the world there are millions of births and deaths, thousands of grievances and joys, hundreds of disappointments and loves, and countless more miracles of all kinds. And in a tiny room in an inconspicuous French house, Amelie Poulain, a girl with a glass of ordinary water and an extraordinary heart, decided to start making people happier.

In the dead of a rainy night, by the will of fate, 11 strangers find themselves cut off from civilization and forced to spend the night in a squalid roadside motel. Mysteriously, they begin to die one after another. Who does this? Who will die next? And how to get out of this unfortunate place?

One night, a woman in a dazzling outfit appears in a small quiet town. Residents are excited by the appearance of a stranger. Who is she? What did she forget here? Where does she get these outfits? The glamorous lady introduces herself: it turns out that she is a local resident named Myrtle, who many years ago was accused of murder and sent far beyond the country as a child. Having matured, become bolder and learned to be a dressmaker, she returned to remember what happened then and again earn the respect of the townspeople.

Handsome Leonard Shelby drives a brand new Jaguar, takes up photography and dresses only in fine clothes expensive suits. But everything is not so simple: not only is he looking for his wife’s killer, but in addition Shelby suffers from a rare disease - short-term memory loss. Every 15 minutes his memory is reset, and therefore he has to travel around the country for years, taking photographs and asking questions local residents and get tattoos so as not to forget to eat.

The small provincial town of Middleton is far from the bustle and squabbles of crime bosses and is probably not familiar with the work of graffiti vandals. Only one beautiful night In the city there is a robbery, murder, car theft, self-harm (literally) and much, much more. And all this at 11:14. Coincidence? We don't think so!

After a devastating fire on a ship carrying cocaine, there are only two surviving men. The police take up the investigation, wanting to understand the cause of the fire and the origin of the 27 bodies found on the deck. The main witness in this case is the crippled Chatterbox, who witnessed with his own eyes the shootout between a petty criminal and the legendary gangster Kaiser Soze.

The young but already famous writer Calvin has a creative and personal crisis. After several months of torment, he comes up with a brilliant idea: to write a novel about Ruby Sparks, the ideal girl. Beautiful, smart, sensitive, loving muse is so incredible and unique that Calvin himself falls in love with her. A few days later, a girl magically appears in his house, acting as if she lives there. When Calvin directly asks her who she is and what she's doing here, she introduces herself as Ruby Sparks...

A love story unfolds in fantasy world. Colin, a carefree wealthy young man, spends his days drinking cocktails, chatting with friends and making music on the go. At the next party, Colin meets the charming Chloe, and after a while the couple gets married. During her honeymoon, Chloe falls ill and her condition constantly worsens due to a water lily growing inside her...

A pseudo-documentary about three neighbors and part-time immortal vampires who are just trying to survive in modern world, where there is rent, face control in nightclubs, destructive sunlight and other troubles.

Andre, accustomed to seeing only deceitful, calculating and unfriendly people around him, eventually became like that himself. Indebted a large sum local mafioso, he understands that he cannot return the money on time, and there is nowhere to run. The conclusion suggests itself - jump from the nearest bridge... And save the real angel.

Oliver has come up with everything in his life so far short life, and how much he still has to try to find himself. At home, his parents are waiting for him, immersed in their own problems, and at school he often gets it because he is not like everyone else, constantly has his head in the clouds, and prefers reading encyclopedias to football. But those who are lucky enough to get to know Oliver know that he is a true friend, interesting person and a funny dreamer.

Wealthy and overall happy with life On his birthday, young man Neil Oliver makes a wish to find out what the meaning of his life is. You might think that someone will tell him the answer to the question, the young man will receive a letter or there will be a sign. But no. He will receive an answer to the question only at the end of his journey along Route 60.

After the death of his ex-wife, Robert decides to send his son Vincent, who has Tourette syndrome, to a specialized clinic. Once in the hospital, Vincent meets Alex, an OCD patient, and anorexic Marie. Not wanting to be in walls that are as maddening as their illnesses, Vincent and Marie try to escape, but Alex nearly gives them up. The guys are ready to do anything to get away, so they force Alex into the car and the three of them drive away.

The film tells about the fascinating early life of Zero Mustafa, a wealthy entrepreneur, owner of several hotels and politician, which “started” from the usual corridor hotel “Grand Budapest”. Having escaped from home country, Zero gets a job in one of the most fashionable and popular hotels in Zubrovka. Here she is, a good life: beautiful uniform, hearty lunches, generous tips and an impressive mentor, Monsieur Gustav. This same Monsieur pulled Zero into the most incredible, dangerous and exciting adventure in the young man’s life.

There are films that make such a deep impression that you continue to remember the characters and reflect on their fates many days after watching them. And you feel that you have learned something important and valuable for yourself. These are the tapes we have collected in this collection.

Babylon

(France, USA, Mexico, 2006)

The starting point of the plot is the tragedy that the spouses Richard and Susan experience while traveling in Morocco. Susan is accidentally wounded by a rifle shot fired by a shepherd boy. At the same time, Richard and Susan's two children, left in the care of a Mexican nanny, go with her to Mexico for her son's wedding, and the journey will not be easy. And finally, in Tokyo, a deaf-mute teenage girl grieving over her mother’s suicide different ways takes out anger on others...

The Lovely Bones

(USA, UK, New Zealand, 2009)

“My name was Susie, last name was Salmon, which by the way means salmon.” On December 6, 1973, when I was killed, I was fourteen years old,” says the heroine on whose behalf the story is told at the beginning of the film. Susie was lured into a trap and killed by neighbor Mr. Garvey. She did not die, did not disappear, but lives in her ideal world high in heaven and watches the life of his family, passionately wanting the maniac to be caught and punished. It pains her to see that the tragedy has alienated her loved ones from each other.

Door to door

(USA, Canada, 2002)

The film is based on real story life of Bill Porter. The action begins in 1955 and ends in the present day. Bill Porter is crippled from birth. He suffers from cerebral palsy. Thanks to the efforts of his mother, the hero got a job - he became a successful traveling salesman. It would seem that life has improved, but one day Bill gets hit by a bus, and the struggle for survival begins again...

Wadjda

(Saudi Arabia, Netherlands, Germany, Jordan, UAE, USA, 2012)

10-year-old Wadjda from Saudi Arabia dreams of a green bicycle, which is sold in a nearby shop. The girl's mother is concerned about her husband's intentions to take a second wife, so Wadzhda is left to her own devices and does not rely on her parents' help. She decides to earn an expensive pleasure of 800 riyals on her own and is persistently preparing for school competition for the best knowledge of the Koran, the winner of which will receive 1000 riyals.

Her name is Sarah

(France, 2010)

Julia is an American journalist living in France. She collects materials about how in 1942, more than 12 thousand Jews were gathered at the Paris velodrome, held for 6 days in inhumane conditions, and then deported to fascist death camps. Absolutely by accident, she learns that the apartment in which she lives with her husband and daughter once belonged to a deported Jewish family. This is how a Jewish girl, Sarah, from German-occupied Paris, comes into Julia’s life.

Oasis

(South Korea, 2002)

The film is about two outcasts: a good-for-nothing, simple-minded young man from a decent family, just released from prison, and a paralyzed girl, whose family perceives her as a burden and uses her disability for personal gain. The awakened mutual feeling gives the heroes unexpected and short-lived happiness.

Words

(USA, 2012)

The main character of the film, Rory, is a failed writer whose book is not accepted by any publishing house. But one day, in an antique store, he purchases an old briefcase in which he finds a manuscript. It tells the love story of an American soldier and a Parisian waitress. After much torment and deliberation, Rory passes off the manuscript as his own. The book becomes a bestseller, and its pseudo-author becomes world famous. Suddenly, the true author of the manuscript, an old man, is revealed, and now Rory will have to pay for the stolen words.

My name is Khan

(India, 2010)

Autistic Rizwan Khan, a Muslim from India, moves to San Francisco and lives with his brother and sister-in-law. He falls in love with Mandira. Despite the protests of his family, the hero proposes to the woman, and she agrees. The couple begins small business and lives happily until September 11, 2001, when attitudes towards Muslims change dramatically. Mandira is crushed tragic death son. To win back the love of his life, Rizwan embarks on a moving and inspiring journey across America.

Awakening

(USA, 1990)

Dr Malcolm Sayer is using experimental drugs to "awaken" immobilized victims of a rare disease. Leonard was the first patient to receive this untested treatment. The return to life of a man who was bedridden for 30 years inspires the doctor. Together with Leonard, he learns to discover and appreciate the simple joys of life. Sayer gives medicine to other patients. However, after a while it stops working.

Today, the blockbuster “Jurassic World” is breaking all the box office records of recent months. Maybe the film will become the highest-grossing film, but definitely not the best, says Time. And he offers his selection of the most impressive films of this year.

Mad Max: Fury Road (Australia, USA)

Cast: Charlize Theron, Tom Hardy, Nicholas Hoult

This summer, during the period of robots and dinosaurs, Mad Max proved that there is a place in cinema for a high-end blockbuster and received a standing ovation at the Cannes Film Festival. Director George Miller not only gave the world high-quality action, but also touched upon such an important social problem as sexual slavery. And by the way, the film was made using old school methods with very few special effects.

It/It follows (USA)

Cast: Maika Monroe, Keir Gilchrist

David Robert Mitchell's film is a mix of thriller and art house. However, the film “It” still stands out from a number of similar horror films of recent times and aims at something more, sublime thanks to a special unusual form of presentation of the material.

Far from the Madding Crowd (UK, USA)

Cast: Carey Mulligan, Matthias Schoenaerts, Tilly Vosberg

The film is an adaptation novel of the same name British writer Thomas Hardy and tells the story of a girl named Bathsheba, three gentlemen are fighting for her heart: Gabriel Oak, who works for her, the owner of a neighboring estate, William Boldwood, and British Army sergeant Francis Troy. The costume melodrama will appeal to those who are fans of films based on Jane Austen's books.

Love & Mercy (USA)

Cast: Paul Dano, John Cusack, Elizabeth Banks

The biopic will tell the viewer about a difficult fate famous musician Brian Wilson, who was also the author famous songs Beach Boys. Main role performed by two actors at once. Paul Dano, who had proven himself a few years ago dramatic role in the film “Little Miss Sunshine”, and the wonderful John Cusack, known for his roles in the films “Intuition”, “2012”, etc.

Fast and Furious Seven (USA)

Cast: Paul Walker, Vin Diesel, Jason Statham

Crazy chases, decisive actions, stunts, spectacular martial arts and unreal adrenaline - there is plenty of all this in the seventh part of “The Fast and the Furious”. But the most important thing is, of course, the theme of family and team spirit. In addition, the film became a kind of farewell for many fans to the performer of one of the main roles, Paul Walker.

Ex Machina (UK)

Cast: Alicia Vikander, Domhnall Gleeson, Oscar Isaac

Continuation of the theme of technology and the relationship between man and machines, raised in the film “Her”... This time in the center of the story is a young man who is hired by a billionaire who has made a fortune in high-tech developments. The employee's task is to spend a week in a remote location testing the female robot Avau with artificial intelligence.

Sils Maria/Clouds of Sils Maria (France, Switzerland, Germany, USA, Belgium)

Starring: Juliette Binoche Kristen Stewart, Chloe Grace Moretz

Kristen Stewart's character (Valentina) is an ambitious and young assistant agent and personal assistant to the great star of the generation. She, like an irreplaceable part of the actress Maria Enders (Juliette Binoche), is always nearby, imperceptibly pushing an adult woman to reconsider her life. The film satirically reflects the film industry and at the same time reveals the special connection between women, representatives of different generations.

Welcome to Me (USA)

Cast: Kristen Wiig, Wes Bentley, Joan Cusack

The plot follows a woman with dissociative identity disorder who wins the lottery and decides to spend all her money (which is $86 million) on her own daily television show called “Welcome to Me”, in which she plans to talk about the years of her life...

Drug/Dope (USA)

Cast: Rakim Mayers, Blake Anderson, Bruce Beatty

Writer-director Rick Famuyiwa told the story of a teenager who dreams of studying at Harvard. However, it’s the 90s and he lives in a crime-ridden area of ​​Inglewood, from where it’s not so easy to get out.

Me and Earl and the Dying Girl (USA)

Cast: Thomas Mann, RJ Cyler, Olivia Cooke

Like last year's box office hit "The Fault in Our Stars," the film is also an adaptation of a popular youth novel and tells the story of a seriously ill girl, with the only difference being that Alfonso Gomez-Rejon's film explores the issue from an independent cinema perspective. The plot of this film centers on high school student Greg, who tries to support a classmate suffering from cancer.

Based on materials from: time.com