Top 10 Drama Flicks That You Have not Seen YET
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01 May, 2012
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Drama Flicks are driven stories with
real life situations in which the characters are often in conflict with
either themselves or forces of nature. They usually draw your attention
as you start to take interest in the presentation. Here is a very
interesting list of Top 10 Drama Flicks That You Have not Seen YET
along with their rating powered by IMDB.com.
1- The Lady Vanishes (1938)
The
Lady Vanishes is a wonderful tale that achieves a near perfect balance
between drama, suspense and affection from Hitchcock’s British period,
after which he started to focus on rather serious themes in American
Cinema. The plot is quite absurd but at the same time compelling and
takes itself quite seriously. Be sure to check out Hitchcock’s other
countless thrillers, which make him one of the most compelling thriller
directors of all time.
IMDB Score: 8.1
2- Ikiru (1952)
Akira Kurosawa
directed and co-wrote this mesmerizing drama in which “Kanji Watanabe”
played by Takashi Shimura is a seasoned bureaucrat who realizes that
just like the rest of his office crew, he has spent most of his life
doing nothing and, tries to find meaning to his life after being
diagnosed with cancer. Ikiru is one of Spielberg’s favorites and so is
ours.
IMDB Score: 8.0
3- Cat on a hot tin roof (1958)
Elizabeth
Taylor plays Maggie the wife of Paul Newman a former football player
who is seen drinking and staggering throughout most of the film. His
character is quite versatile as he tries to jump hurdles becomes moody,
introverted and withdrawn, he is passive and weak. His greedy lawyer
brother awaits Big Daddy’s death so he and his wife could inherit the
vast piece of land.
IMDB Score: 8.0
4- The Nun's Story (1959)
Gabrielle
Van der Mal is a morally powerful girl who tries with all her might to
become an obedient servant of the Catholic Church. She pushes her
personal feeling and wishes aside as she makes her journey from the
young Belgian girl to an experienced nursing nun. This is a no nonsense
film that has some wonderful touching moments but also some traumatic
scenes in a mental institution.
IMDB Score: 7.6
5- Pickpocket (1959)
Robert
Bresson draws some naturalistic performances from a not so professional
cast. It is one of his most fascinating cinematic works. HIs fluidity
and spectacular bag of signature tricks make it a must for any foreign
film fan.
IMDB Score: 7.9
6- Women in Love (1969)
Women
in Love is one of the most dramatic literary adaptations, ever to grace
the silver screen. This magnificent piece of not only does justice to D.
H. Lawrence’s novel but more importantly to his vision. Alan Bates
plays Rupert Birkin the protagonist. Oliver Reed, Glenda Jackson and
Jennie Linden play the supporting roles. The film pays tribute to
Lawrence’s quotes like, “But Better Die than Live Mechanically a Life
That Is a Repetition of Repetitions.”
IMDB Score: 7.3
7- Ordinary People (1980)
The
story is inspired by a novel, the characters are beautifully written.
The movie vividly captures individual lifestyles and personal tragedies.
This is a perfect fit for anyone who has interest in Psychology. Every
single character plays an important role in the protagonist’s life, his
compassionate dad, materialistic mom, and caring girlfriend. Eventually
his problems grow into more complex issues of love, compassion and
forgiveness.
IMDB Score: 7.9
8- Sling Blade (1996)
Billy
Bob Thornton portrays John Ritter who is recently released from a mental
institution. The film focuses on his struggles to cope with the outside
world and his relations with strangers whom he lives with. With some
great acting, it sure is an interesting masterpiece.
IMDB Score: 8.0
9- The Castle (1997)
There are
times when you end up watching a movie that you may have heard nothing
about. Everyone from the cast, director to the name of the movie is
unknown. This is the case with the Australian flipper, The Castle. The
story is mostly about an Australian family who are struggling to keep
their home, after being given a notice that the airport needs expanding
and their house is in the way. That’s all there is to the plot, enjoy.
IMDB Score: 7.5
10- Marley & Me (2008)
Marley
& Me is adapted from John Grogan’s book of the same title. It is a
sad but realistic tale of the life and death of a young writer (played
by Owen Wilson) and his Labrador Marley. The film depicts a simple story
coupled with some big names. Jennifer Aniston plays the role of Owen’s
wife Jennifer Grogan to perfection; it is as if she put her own life on
screen as Jennifer Grogan.
IMDB Score: 7.0
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