17 Hollywood Movies That Will Change The Way You Look at Life

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17 Hollywood Movies That Will

Change The Way You Look At Life
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The Oxford Dictionary meaning of the word entertainment is "t he action of

providing or being provided with amusement or enjoyment". But cinema
does so much more than just provide amusement or enjoyment. Good
cinema moves us, enlightens us and leaves us with a rush of emotions.
And then, there are movies that leave an impact in more ways than one.
Here is a list of some phenomenal movies which will

make you think, and will most denitely inspire you
to look at life from a renewed perspective:
1. Into The Wild
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This movie is nothing short of epic. An adaptation of Jon Krakauer's

fascinating novel of the same name, Into the Wild follows the adventures of
Christopher McCandless and his tryst with the Alaskan wilderness. Fresh
out of law school, McCandless' decision to abandon his parents and his
life of privilege in his pursuit of joy in communion with nature, will leave you
with a similar kind of yearning. Into The Wild is a movie about the desire for
freedom that feels, in itself, like thefullmentof that desire.
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and free will, The Truman Show , depicts a character who challenges - and
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3. Crash
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What on the surface appears to be a movie with a very jarring depiction of

racial tension in America in the wake of 9/11, Crash brings out the nuances
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and complexities of human nature, and how! Mirroring the various shades
of the human personality, this movie is an exploration of prejudice. Crash
provides a strikingly apt portrait of stereotypes and is bound to make you
think twice before making snap judgements about people you encounter.
4. The Shawshank Redemption

The Shawshank Redemption is an ode to hope. The undisputed leader on
IMDB's top 250, this classic follows Andy Dufresne during his 19 years of
prison life and how his perseverance helps him escape the drudgeries of
the Shawshank Prison. The movie indeed is about redemption, and as
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Andy escapes, you realize how important it is to keep faith and persevere.
Because, you either "g et busy living, or get busy dying" .
5. Waking Life
High on philosophical content, Waking Life is one of the most brilliant
movies ever made. As the nameless protagonist trudges through the
dreamlike state he cannot seem to awaken from, he encounters people,
sometimes a mute witness to monologues, sometimes engaging in
conversation about a variety of subjects like reality, free will, anarchy,
suicide, and cinema, all of which the animation vividly illustrates. Richard
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Linklater's animated masterpiece, with a very aptly eerie soundtrack, is

bound to leave you intrigued.
6. Wild
Based on Cheryl Strayed's bestselling memoir, Wild traces the journey of a
lost soul on the path to recovery. What fuels this journey is the mission
statement: " I'mgoing to walk myself back to the woman my mother
thought I was." This movie is once again a reiteration of the importance of
perseverance and a celebration of the strength of the human spirit.
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7. Pay It Forward
Pay It Forward is an inspiring story of an 11-year-old boy who starts a
project of practicing kindness and compassion that spreads to others.
While in the real world, the abundance in the practice of selshness might
overtake altruism, there is no price to pay for wishful thinking, is there? Pay
It Forward is a movie that makes you yearn for a better world where there
is a pay-it-forward scheme of kindness, and inspires you to try and do the
same.
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8. Dead Poets Society

A depiction of a clash between realism and romanticism, juxtaposed with a
conict between traditional and conservative values, Dead Poets Society is
Robin Williams at his best. A true inspiration, this movie will make you
question the social and political norms that dene your life. Dead Poets
Society encourages you to dream and urges you to not be lazy in the
pursuit of your aspirations.
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9. Life Is Beautiful
Life Is Beautiful is a heart-rending depiction of the extent that a parent will
go to ensure protection for their child from trauma and the horrors of life,
and show to them that life is beautiful no matter what. While the rst part of
the lm is purely comedy, the second half smiles through tears.
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10. Fight Club

David Fincher's groundbreaking adaptation of Chuck Palahniuk's novel
bearing the same name, Fight Club is a movie plagued by madness, in the
best possible way. This dark comedy delves into the head of the insomniac
protagonist, who in his attempt to feel something resorts to violence and
terrorism, all under the inuence of a projection of his subconscious. A
roller coaster ride, Fight Club urges you to challenge the status quo and
become more aware of the dehumanizing effects of consumerism.
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11. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

Built around the theme of Alexander Pope's iconic quote, Eternal Sunshine
of the Spotless Mind is a love story like no other. Kate Winslet and Jim
Carrey portray a pair of estranged lovers in their attempt to obliterate each
other from their memories, and beautifully bring out the intricacies of
relationships and the pain of loss. This movie will leave you heartbroken
with the realization of the overwhelming repercussions of falling in love and
the attempt to abandon it.
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12. Forrest Gump

Forrest Gump is a heartwarming story of a man who will leave you inspired
with his childlike optimism. It is a meditation on our times, as seen through
the eyes of a man who lacks cynicism and takes things for exactly what
they are. Tom Hanks'performance is a breathtaking balancing act between
comedy and sadness, in a story rich in big laughs and quiet truths.
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13. (500) Days of Summer

With The Smiths setting the mood of the lm, (500) Days of Summer
begins with the disclaimer that even though it is the story of boy-meetsgirl, it is NOT a love story. The movie follows the hopeless romantic Tom
Hansen, played by the ever-so-charming Joseph Gordon Levitt, in his
quest for love. After his girlfriend breaks up with him, Tom is left reecting
on the days spent with her and where and how their relationship went sour.
And in his reections, the movie hits home the realization that sometimes
we're so engrossed in the idea of the person we're in love with, we tend to
overlook the telltale signs that they are in fact not 'the one'.
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14. Seven Years in Tibet

Seven Years in Tibet is an ambitious and beautiful movie revolving around
the travels of an arrogant Austrian mountaineer played by Brad Pitt, who
discovers himself and learns selessness from the young Dalai Lama. It is
a stirring tale of a bond that grows between two strangers, and Harrer's
discovery of a world beyond his own ego. Seven Years in Tibet is a spiritual
journey you should not miss out on.
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15. Life of Pi
This adventure drama is based on Yann Martel's novel of the same name.
A critical and commercial success, the storyline revolves around an Indian
man living in Canada, narrating his life story about how at 16, he survives a
shipwreck in which his family dies, and is stranded in the Pacic Ocean on
a lifeboat with a Royal Bengal Tiger. This movie faces you with a choice:
whether you area person that prefers to believe things in the way that they
appear, or are you amongst those who believe in miracles. There are no
right or wrong answers just an opportunity for introspection.
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16.Thank You for Smoking

This Jason Reitman movie starring Aaron Eckhart is based on the satirical
comedy of the same name. It follows the life of Nick Naylor who earns a
livinglobbying forcigarettes. He backs his case using research - ironically
funded by tobacco companies - to suggest that there is no denite
connection between smoking and lung cancer. It's not just what the movie
is about, it's about how the protagonist convincingly makes a case for a
subject that is so blatantly outrageous. Some of the arguments are
sensational, you really don't know how to refute it.
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17. The Kings of Summer

One of the coolest, most inspiring movies of 2013 The Kings of Summer is
a coming-of-age comedy-drama. Exploring the themes of friendship,
teenage love and growing up, this movie is bound to move you with its
sheer rawness and honesty.
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So, on those days when it feels like life does not

make sense, or you're just bored and could do with
a bit of inspiration, you know which movies to turn
to. Time to rev up those torrents!
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17 Hollywood Movies That Will

The Oxford Dictionary meaning of the word entertainment is "t he action of

Here is a list of some phenomenal movies which will

Heres Why You Should Thank

This movie is nothing short of epic. An adaptation of Jon Krakauer's

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Best Debutant Winner

2. The Truman Show

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ultimately escapes from - a contrived world that is an invention of the

Ive Been Asked Not

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What on the surface appears to be a movie with a very jarring depiction of

4. The Shawshank Redemption

Linklater's animated masterpiece, with a very aptly eerie soundtrack, is

8. Dead Poets Society

10. Fight Club

11. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

12. Forrest Gump

13. (500) Days of Summer

14. Seven Years in Tibet

16.Thank You for Smoking

17. The Kings of Summer

So, on those days when it feels like life does not

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