List of 5 favourite movies

Hi friends,

Below is a list of 5 of my favourite movies with a short synopsis of each of the movies. I like mostly crime, romantic, drama, epic, and occasionally western films.

1. PULP FICTION (1994)

Starring: John Travolta, Samuel L. Jackson, Uma Thurman, Bruce Willis

Hailed as a classic, Pulp Fiction is very smartly written. This is the best crime film I've seen. What is so good about this film is even though it is a crime film, it is hilarious. It has its fair share of violence and R rated dialogues. Not suited for children and sensitive audiences, it shows the lives of Los Angeles mobsters, small-time criminals and an aging boxer. It is told in 7 parts, with a non-linear story-line. An unforgettable scene is when Jackson's character recites a passage from the Bible before executing someone.






    2. GOOD WILL HUNTING (1997)

    Starring: Matt Damon, Robin Williams, Ben Affleck, Minnie Driver

One of my all-time favourites. This movie never gets old. A coming of age drama about a 20 year-old genius. This is a film with a lot of heart. This movie would have won the Oscar for best film had it not released in the same year as Titanic. Matt Damon's character is a 20 year-old genius who works as a janitor and is forced to see a therapist and study advanced mathematics in order to avoid jail time. What is memorable in the film is Robin William's performance and the scenes Robin Williams and Matt Damon did together. Robin Williams won the Oscar for best supporting actor for this film.




3. BEFORE SUNRISE (1995)

Starring: Ethan Hawke, Julie Delpy

A charming romantic drama about a young man and woman who meet on a train and decide to spend the day together. The film follows their conversations as they get to know each other as they roam the streets of Vienna and subsequently fall in love. Taking place over the course of one night, their limited time together is always on their minds, and leads to their revealing more about themselves than they normally would, since both believe they will never see one another again.




4. GOODFELLAS (1990)
 
Starring: Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci, Ray Liotta
                                               
Another classic crime film and one of Robert De Niro's most famous. Directed by Martin Scorsese, this film is based on the rise and fall of the Lucchese crime family associates over a period from 1955 to 1980. The highlight of this film is Joe Pesci's performance, which makes the family 'over the top' funny, and which also earned Joe Pesci the Oscar for Best Supporting actor. Most of the film follows the exploits of Henry Hill and his friends as they participate in criminal activities and enjoy the benefits while trying to keep themselves safe. The film has R- rated dialogues and is not suitable for sensitive audiences.







                                                5. LAWRENCE OF ARABIA (1962)

Starring: Peter O'Toole, Alec Guinness, Anthony Quinn

Lawrence of Arabia is a British epic film and is based on the life of T.E. Lawrence. It is widely considered one of the greatest and most influential films in the history of cinema. The film depicts Lawrence's experiences in Arabia during WWI. Running well over 3 hours, this film shows how a young man's love for the desert leads him into countless unforgettable adventures. When you watch this film, you get a feeling that you are watching something larger than life itself.