Number 1: Good Will Hunting directed by Gus Van Sant
Will Hunting (Matt Damon) is a gifted math prodigy working as a janitor at MIT. looking for clarity in his life, he seeks the help of a psychologist (Robin Williams) to get his life on track. This film is the most impactful on the list, in my opinion. It cuts you to the core with every viewing, which is only enhanced with Robin William's brilliant performance.
Number 2: American Beauty directed by Sam Mendes
A suburban father (Kevin Spacey) hits his lifetime crisis after becoming infatuated with his teenage daughter's best friend. American Beauty is visually stunning to behold, and shows the audience the depths of the human condition.
Number 3: Fargo directed by Joel and Ethan Coen
A husband's perfectly planned crime falls apart thanks to his dimwitted hit men and the work of a tough as nails and pregnant police officer. The events that take place in the small town of Fargo, North Dakota are shockingly dark and hilarious at the same time.
Number 4: The Graduate directed by Mike Nichols
The Graduate focuses on recent college graduate, Benjamin Braddock (Dustin Hoffman). In his confusion after graduating, he begins to have an affair with the wife of his father's business partner, Mrs. Robinson (Anne Bancroft). Everything changes when he later falls in love with Mrs. Robinson's daughter, Elaine (Katharine Ross). Hilarious and heartfelt, The Graduate revolutionized film and made a star out of a young Dustin Hoffman.
Number 5: Big Fish directed by Tim Burton
While this film didn't pull nearly as many of the awards or award nominations as some of the others on this list, it's story and stunning visuals cannot be overlooked. Big Fish follows a son trying to find some truth in the stories his dying father has told him throughout his life.
These are only five of my favorite films available on Netflix. There are plenty of films, movies, and tv shows that I could watch for hours. I'm sure there will be some more Netflix related posts in the future.
And here I thought I was the biggest movie buff on the face of the Earth and I haven't seen ANY of these films! I've definitely heard of all of them at least but have never had the chance to see them. With your recommendation I will have take a look and see what I've been missing.
ReplyDeleteI haven't seen any, but have heard of some of them. Maybe some of these should be on my next movie day!
ReplyDeleteI loved Good Will Hunting. Very good.
ReplyDeleteFortunately, not long ago my friend made a Netflix account for me. I've seen all of these films but The Graduate. Fargo really stuck with me!
ReplyDeleteAnother great movie on netflix is Crash. Amazing movie
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