Thought-Provoking Viewing: 5 Movies That Spark the Best Discussions
You'd better watch these five with a company to discuss them right away.
Some movies are made to entertain. Some are made to make you think. And most of the time, you want to share your thoughts with someone else. In the case of these five movies, you'll definitely want to discuss them right away.
Civil War (2024, 7.6 on IMDb)
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Alex Garland's star-studded dystopian war movie depicts the United States torn into four regions by civil war, and follows a group of journalists as they travel across the country to report on events as the Union of Texas and California besiege Washington, where the authoritarian President attempts to rule the remnants of the US. The film has plenty of things to discuss – from everyday values to political views.
About Time (2013, 7.8 0n IMDb)
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Although it is a rom com, Richard Curtis' movie raises a lot of interesting questions as its character, a young man named Tim Lake, who upon coming of age learns from his father that the men in his family can travel back in time to any moment in their lives, has to make difficult choices as he explores the effects of his ability on the people he loves. In the end, the movie makes you realize that you always have to choose between two evils, but how do you know which one is the lesser of the two?
Mulholand Drive (2001, 7.9 on IMDb)
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Starring Naomi Watts and Laura Harring, David Lynch's surreal mystery centers on two women, aspiring actress Betty Elms and amnesiac car accident survivor Rita, who meet in Hollywood. As Rita struggles to solve the puzzle of her memories, she must confront the dangers of her past life, of which Betty strangely seems to be a part. The movie will make you think about the fragility of human memory and perception, so you'll definitely want to discuss it.
The Truman Show (1998, 8.2 on IMDb)
Available on: Paramount+, Hulu, Apple TV+, Amazon Prime
Starring Jim Carrey, this psychological comedy-drama tells the story of Truman Burbank, who thinks he is living an ordinary life, unaware that he has been surrounded by actors his entire life, broadcast to the public as a reality show. After learning the truth, the character must make a difficult choice: continue living his comfortable but scrutinized life, or take a leap of faith into freedom? This question will haunt you, too.
12 Angry Men (1957, 9.0 on IMDb)
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The classic legal drama depicts the murder trial of a young man accused of killing his father. The movie revolves around the twelve members of the jury who must decide the character's fate based solely on whether there is enough evidence to prove his guilt. As they deliberate and discuss their decision, you will ask yourself how you would act in such a situation.