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What's your favorite film that makes you think?
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Atonement directed by Joe Wright is the first one I thought about. It's beautiful but heartbreaking. It always makes me think about how something we misunderstand or don't treat seriously enough may have an impact on others. And also, in general, how gossips may destroy someone's life.
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One of the latest movies I could watch at the cinema, Dark Waters, made me think a lot about the current environmental situation and how these big, powerful companies contribute to pollution without even caring. Really sad actually!
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The Man From Earth. Possibly my favorite of all time. There are just tons of possibilities and the topics deeply discussed make you also think of the implications. So many things to imagine based on the story you hear.
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I think imitation game is one heck of a movie. It's based on real event during the WWII. And we have Benedict Cumberbatch and Kiera Knightly as leads another big reason to not miss.
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Behind her Eyes is an intense psychological thriller. It really messes with your mind! You can find it on Netflix. Days after I completed it, I kept thinking about it. It's creepy, but not in an ordinarily scary way.
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Sakura5 wrote: 23 Apr 2021, 05:03 One of the latest movies I could watch at the cinema, Dark Waters, made me think a lot about the current environmental situation and how these big, powerful companies contribute to pollution without even caring. Really sad actually!
One of my relatives was talking about that film. I think the only thing putting me of from watching it immediately is the fact it appears to be a biopic. I have nothing against them, I just personally haven't enjoyed any since The Pianist. Thanks, I'll watch it in the future!
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KristyKhem wrote: 02 May 2021, 21:19 Behind her Eyes is an intense psychological thriller. It really messes with your mind! You can find it on Netflix. Days after I completed it, I kept thinking about it. It's creepy, but not in an ordinarily scary way.
Thanks! I'll check it out. :D
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Wesusa wrote: 14 May 2021, 18:27
KristyKhem wrote: 02 May 2021, 21:19 Behind her Eyes is an intense psychological thriller. It really messes with your mind! You can find it on Netflix. Days after I completed it, I kept thinking about it. It's creepy, but not in an ordinarily scary way.
Thanks! I'll check it out. :D
Enjoy it! Let me know your thoughts after you've watched it :D
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Predestination (2014) made my mind blowing..
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American Beauty was an intense movie that did make me think so did Donnie Darko.
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KristyKhem wrote: 02 May 2021, 21:19 Behind her Eyes is an intense psychological thriller. It really messes with your mind! You can find it on Netflix. Days after I completed it, I kept thinking about it. It's creepy, but not in an ordinarily scary way.
It was one of the best series in recent time for me. I enjoyed every single thing in the series. It's super underrated sadly.
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Acrimony.

Yeah, that movie. It's so thought provoking in that it makes one to think about his/her relationship. Also, it's even a good movie to debate on especially when considering who is at fault in the movie and what the fault(s) could be.
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I love or rather I think I am obsessed with CALL ME BY YOUR NAME. Starring Timothee Chalamet and Armie Hammer.
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The Thirteenth Floor, Constantine, Inception, and Now You See Me are all pretty good!
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