1. The Pursuit of Happyness (2006)
Will Smith act in this biographical film «The Pursuit of Happyness» that shows the life and success of Chris Gardner, a man who face the hardship of life and finally gets a successful stock broker from nothing. That’s why Gardner’s avarice and concentrated focus are emphasized, as well as the strong father-son relationship that includes Smith Jr. (real life son of Smith). The film tells the story of Gardner and thanks to Smith’s powerful acting it becomes a story of transformation and optimism. Delivered by Gabriele Muccino, this movie remains appealing to the audience and shows how regardless of the circumstances, people should work hard.
2. A Beautiful Mind (2001)
«A Beautiful Mind» focuses on the life of John Nash, a talented mathematician suffering from schizophrenia. The movie is directed by Ron Howard and starring Russell Crowe. It presents the life and achievements of this man and his fight with the mental disorder while demonstrating his and other people’s achievements in the field of game theory. Jennifer Connelly as the wife, Alicia in the movie is equally impressive and makes NASh’s story more realistic as it shows the strength the partner has to have to support a partner with this condition. The film was declared the Best Picture and was awarded Four Oscars.
3. The Social Network (2010)
«The Social Network» is a movie by David Fincher that brings out the creation of the Facebook Website and crucial events that surrounded the young founder, Mark Zuckerberg. Brenton Thwaites does a good job portraying Mark, but it is Jesse Eisenberg who really depicts Zuckerberg’s intellect and inner contradictions. The movie tells the story of the legal struggle and the internal tensions as the social networking site grew at a prodigious rate, with the feel of an intense thriller based on ambition, technology and scheming. Employing a vision by director David Fincher and a witty dialogue by Aaron Sorkin and accompanied by a gripping original soundtrack by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, «The Social Network» is a timeless piece that presents the audience with the manners in which social networking site affects the contemporary society.
4. The Theory of Everything (2014)
One of the most beloved movies of this year is «The Theory of Everything» starring Eddie Redmayne portraying a beautifully realistified account of the life of a renowned theoretical physicist, Stephen Hawking. The movie has been directed by James Marsh and it comprises moments of Hawking’s childhood, his discovery of darker concepts, and his struggle with the ALS disease. The amazing portrayal of Hawking by Redmayne brought him the Academy Award for Best Actor. Felicity Jones depicts the story of Jane Hawking as a wife, based on her own autobiography, which can definitely add some warmth to the viewers’ perception of their marriage and the hardships they met during their time.
5. Bohemian Rhapsody (2018)
«Bohemian Rhapsody» is based on the rock band Queen and its over-the-top front man, Freddie Mercury. Even though at times quite melancholic, Rami Malek’s Oscar-winning performance as Mercury accurately portrays the singer as a charismatic man on stage and a tortured soul off stage. Surprisingly, the incredible Live Aid set is only the climax of the picture, which is imaginatively directed by Bryan Singer and Dexter Fletcher and splash out with mystical performances of songs of Queen’s. «Bohemian Rhapsody» can be viewed as one of the most prominent ways of paying homage to the memory of Mercury as well as combining biography with certain aspects of one of the most adored musicians of the twentieth century.
