Anyone who knows me, knows that I love a Friday night in, watching a good film. Topped with a friend and some chocolate, and the best part is, I can wear my pyjamas whilst doing so! So I get a bit excited whenever I see a good film because I feel that the world needs to know how good it is, so we can talk/cry/laugh/debate about it and we can later on watch it over and over again! So, these are my Top 10 favourite films from 2014 (note – they definitely weren’t all made in 2014, I love discovering good old movies too).
1. Interstellar – A movie that will leave you questioning everything we know about life. It leaves you in awe of our Earth and inspired to look after our fragile planet. For hours afterwards, I had conversations with my boyfriend about love, life, destruction, society, time, space and the never ending question of the meaning of life. It is a thought provoking film that is truly spectacular.
2. Trainspotting – I first watched this Scottish film with my friends at college. I love anything Scottish and therefore instantly loved it. It also has Ewan McGregor in it, so I was pretty much sold on the film before I even knew what it was about. It’s a dark, grim, realistic view of the world and the effects of drugs on individuals, relationships and the mind (something I’ve always found fascinating). It left me pondering the possibilities of the mind and the strength we have yet fail to use as humans.
3. Before Sunrise – After a strong recommendation from my friend with a PhD in film, I had to check it out. I related to this film so much! This movie envisioned so many of my experiences whilst travelling… I laughed, cried and was so inspired by the beauty of taking a chance, meeting new people and finding adventure.
4. In to the wild – Based on a true story, this movie made me question society and our purpose on this earth. The stunning scenery and sense of adventure and drive is truly breathtaking.
5. Midnight in Paris – If you haven’t made it to this beautiful city yet, the first five minutes of this movie will give you a beautiful, lively and detailed introduction to Paris. The idea of going back in time to the 1920’s is incredible as I’ve always had an unhealthy obsession with the roaring twenties. Featuring iconic artists from throughout time with the romantic backdrop of Paris, it just makes me want to go back and explore the streets at midnight.
6. In Bruges – Very unexpectedly dark, hilarious and filled with action. Featuring two Irish assassins in the wonderful (but extremely boring) Belgian city of Bruges.
7. Her – I love the futuristic (yet scarily present) theme of this film. It got me thinking about love, what is it, who we can love, how we can love… Definitely got me thinking a lot! And it’s got the voice of Scarlette Johanson, what’s not to love?
8. Sex and the City – not just the movies, but EVERYTHING Carrie Bradshaw! So there’s two movies, but the TV series are AMAZING! After watching them all, laughing, crying and filling my heart with love. It’s awkward, funny, secretly or not so secretly relatable and all four women represent a tiny part of us, leaving you feeling strong, confident and sexy.
9. La Vita e Bella – A beautiful Italian movie about the holocaust. The title, Life is beautiful, says it all about the movie, it’s simple yet beautiful. Warning, you may want to purchase a whole box of tissues prior to watching it.
10. How to train a dragon- Is this not the best kids movie ever?! I love it! The animations are awesome, the characters are brilliant and they have Scottish accents! The only sad thing about this movie is that you wish that you had a pet dragon!
Let me know if there’s any movies I have to see in the comments below!
x A
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Totally agree with Interstellar and Her, my boyfriend and I never go to the movies but we actually saw both of these in the theater and were blown away! The rest are kinda meh for me (except trainspotting, def a classic), what about the second Hobbit?
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My boyfriend and I saw Interstellar at the movies and yes it was definitely an experience!
To be honest, I totally missed the whole Lord of the Rings/Hobbit movies… I think a marathon might be in order then!
I loved Interestellar, such a great movie! And I did really like too ’12 years of Slavery’ but I think it is from last year, maybe? Great list!
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Vera
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Ah yes, 12 Years as a slave is an incredible movie, I cried a lot in it.
xxx A
What I find really interesting about Into The Wild is that the protagonist is likeable, despite making stupid decisions and being unprepared which ultimately leads to his death. But it’s not about that! Even though it is based on a true story, I think really he HAD to die at the end, because it just shows him distancing himself further and further from society, and he just couldn’t have gone back to it after all he experienced!
I definitely agree. Even though his death is tragic, I couldn’t picture him readjusting to ‘society.’ It’s kind of beautiful in a way, he left the societal constraints he felt and died free. Even though we’d all like to think we could do something like that, I have to admit, I don’t think I could. I (and most of society) are just too adjusted to having certain luxuries (internet etc) that we couldn’t live without.
Thanks for your insights! x