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Miracle on 34th Street (1947)

What was initially released as The Big Heart in the UK is now an ageless American fantasy-comedy loaded with George Seaton’s unique talents as a teller of tales. Winning many Academy Awards, Miracle on 34th is a charming yet hilarious account of an ordinary grocery store salesman claiming to be Santa Claus. A unique and eccentric take on regular Christmas that rendered the heart of the audience touched with its elegance and poise. A good high-spirited movie full of grandeur with a tad whimsical effect that deserves to be praised.

  • Christmas Classic

  • Santa Is Real

  • Better Than The Remake

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Ugetsu (1953)

Ugetsu is a period drama presented as a beautiful romantic fantasy. It’s a ghost story phenomenally directed by the prodigious Japanese director Kenji Mizoguchi. Ugetsu is an intriguing story of a common peasant fantasizing about becoming a rich and powerful samurai amid the sixteenth century Japanese Civil Wars. A heart-rending tale of a man’s greed for money resulting in his wife’s physical and mental suffering. The movie has an immensely monumental theme that leaves a lasting impact on the audience. While having a fantasy genre, Ugetsu is a bewitching film that is somehow able to stay very close to reality.

  • Japanese Period Piece

  • Bewitching Ghost Story

  • Greed Is Not Good

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The Secret of NIMH (1982)

While Don Bluth has showcased his intellectual capabilities in a number of animated movies, The Secret of NIMH is unlike any other despite being the first-ever animated feature he directed. Based on the children’s novel Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH, this is an ageless classic for children of all ages to enjoy. The story of a field mouse who, in search of help for her severely ill child, comes across a secret colony of extremely smart rats who broke out of a science lab. With enchanting characters and a brilliant moral, this is a movie for children of all ages.

  • Genius Rats

  • Gorgeous Animation From Don Bluth

  • A Bit Scary For Kids

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Howl's Moving Castle (2004)

The film is a dramatic and elegant narration of a young woman’s journey of escaping the body of an ugly old woman given to her as a curse by a malicious witch. From wizards to helpful fire demons, from a castle with the ability to move to a cruel witch, Howl’s Moving Castle is a superior animation created by Hayao Miyazaki. Loaded with magical and captivating characters and vibrant visuals, this brilliant movie is every child’s dream—a truly enchanting tale with a remarkable portrayal of genuine emotions.

  • Children’s Anime Classic

  • Magical Adventures

  • Captivating Characters, Vibrant Visuals

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Toy Story 3 (2010)

A heart-warming addition to Disney’s classic tale of toys coming to life. It is a story about abandonment and betrayal and a masterpiece direction by Lee Unkrich. The originally intended end of a magnificent trilogy went “to infinity and beyond” at the box office becoming the highest-grossing animated movie upon its release and until Frozen came out in 2014. This  is a unique and quintessential portrayal of how people eventually grow out of everything no matter how much they love it. Winning multiple Academy Awards, BAFTAs and Grammys, Toy Story 3 touched the hearts of children and adults alike.

  • Emotional Movie About Growing Up

  • Epic Climax Followed By Moving Final Scene

  • Mega Money Maker

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The Phantom Carriage (1921)

A majestic one of a kind masterpiece by Victor Sjostrom, showcasing his talents as not only a director but also an actor. This is a movie that makes the audience think about what they have done in their lives. Built around the novel Thy Soul Shall Bear Witness!, The Phantom Carriage is one of the most prominent works of the Swedish cinema. A film released way ahead of its time; it included flashbacks and is considered a cinematic marvel. It is a tale of an alcoholic man being reminded of his delightful past; before he was led astray by his friend into a life of drunkenness.

  • Silent Swedish Classic

  • Special Effects Marvels For Their Time

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Juliet of the Spirits (1965)

A hilarious yet profound Italian-French fantasy exhibiting Federico Fellini’s appreciable film-making abilities. An account of a woman’s journey in deciding to leave her unfaithful husband is the epitome of cinema at its best. Despite winning several awards, some critics have labeled Juliet of the Spirits as empty, too long, and tedious with a lack of vision while others found it emotionally resonant. It is a movie packed with vibrant colors, spectacular settings, artistic costumes, and fascinating characters. It holds a lesson for all women to be their selves, gain independence, and live life to its fullest.

  • Woman Leaves Her Unfaithful Husband

  • Hilarious Fellini Fantasy

  • Vibrant Colors, Settings, And Costumes

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The Saragossa Manuscript (1965)

Based on Jan Potocki’s novel The Manuscript Found in Saragossa, this is a unique Polish movie set during the Napoleonic Wars. A three-hour-long epic chronicle of the successor of an honorable family as he struggles to fight against magicians and ghosts in an attempt to prove himself. The movie display Wojciech Has’s ambition and remarkable ability to bring a fantastic historical novel’s words to life. The trials that the protagonist goes through serve several purposes; they show the audience to make wise decisions even when they are under massive pressure, as well as show the audience how significant it is never to abandon hope no matter how tough the times are.

  • Epic Set During Napoleonic Wars

  •  Hero Fights Magicians And Ghosts

  • Polish-Language Film

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Lancelot du Lac (1974)

This film is a French medieval romantic fantasy and a sad rendition of Lancelot and Guinevere’s forbidden love. Derived from the Arthurian legends, Lancelot du Lac is a brilliant performance by inexperienced actors. The movie engrosses the audience and takes them deep inside the past. A period piece with a profound portrayal of King Arthur and his conniving knights, it is a tragic tale of loss and death packed with intense action and mesmerizing heroism. From its marvelous writing to its spectacular direction and eccentric acting, this movie does it all.

  • Romantic Arthurian Fantasy

  • Legendary Director, Inexperienced Actors

  • Tragic Tone

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After Life (1998)

Over the period of 7 days, souls of 22 recently dead people emerge at a way-station in the middle of life and death where they are required to take with themselves to the afterlife just one single memory of their time on earth. It is an accolade to the importance of memories that we have and cherish with our loved ones. Wonderfully directed by Hirokazu Koreeda, After Life is a movie that has a lingering effect on the minds of its audience. It makes one ponder over how unpredictable life is and what may happen when they die.

  • The Importance Of Memories

  • Helps Viewers Appreciate Life

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Coraline (2009)

An inquisitive 11-year-old girl Coraline stumbles upon a bricked passage leading to an alternate reality where everyone is nicer, and her parallel universe parents pay more attention to her. With a classic moral for kids that not everything that shines is gold, Coraline soon finds herself trapped in a world where everyone buttons sewn onto their eyes.

An unconventional and distinctive take on animated movies for children, Coraline showcases the complete array of Henry Selick’s extraordinary intellectual capabilities. Perhaps the perfect horror movie for your kids that won’t give them never-ending nightmares.

  • 11-Year-Old Girl Discovers Fantasy World
  • Horror Movie That Won’t Give Kids Nightmares (Probably)
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Kwaku Ananse (2013)

Kwaku Ananse is considered extraordinarily dynamic because of its phenomenal cinematography.   A short film produced by Akosua Adoma Owusu, it won the Best Short Film award at the 9th Africa Movie Academy Awards. The fable of Kwaku Ananse is combined with an outsider, Nyan Koronhwea, who has come to attend some funeral. To understand the film, it’s essential to see it in its cultural context.

The narrative is very hazy, however, the colorful and lively portrayal of the jungle and nature makes the film an example of extraordinary cinematography. The movie is a piece of art that reflects on the broader truth about life and relationships.

  • Folklore Character Anasi

  • Beautiful Cinematography

  • Akan-Language Masterpiece

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Beasts of the Southern Wild (2012)

Critically acclaimed, nominated for multiple Academy Awards, and based on Lucy Alibar’s play Juicy and Delicious, this is a movie that has gently touched the souls of many. The epitome of cinematic marvel and a display of Benh Zeitlin’s exceptional showmanship, this is a movie worth watching more than once. A heart-rending story of a girl merely six years old as she faces a series of challenges with her father’s deteriorating health and melting ice caps. Beast of the Southern Wild is a phenomenal depiction of how a child sees the world when chaos ensues all around her.

  • 6-Year-Old Girl Protagonist

  • How A Child Sees The World In The Midst Of Chaos

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Where the Wild Things Are (2009)

A remarkable live-action fantasy drama with an elegant touch of animatronics and CGI along with the talent of real actors, this is a movie that gives its audience a complete package. Based on the beloved children’s book where a runaway boy discovers a new world full of strange creatures who eventually crown the boy as their king. It is a display of a child’s vast, limitless, and wild imagination turned into a film. Spike Jonze’s tremendous film-making skills are evident in Where the Wild Things Are, which successfully evokes the emotions of its young audience.

  • Disney Renaissance

  • Melancholy Children’s Film

  • Child Becomes King Of The Wild Things

  • Based On The Celebrated Book

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The Witches (1990)

The Witches is a sensational and successful effort by Nicolas Roeg to bring Roald Dahl’s legendary but terrifying words to life. Some might find it disturbing and unsettling for children to watch. Others may find its deviant twist horrifyingly eye-opening yet amusing. The Witches is a dark fantasy comedy illustrating every child’s nightmare. A tale as old as time itself of ordinary women turning out to be immensely petrifying child-eating witches. As well as mediocre critic reviews, Roald Dahl himself characterized the movie as “utterly appalling.”

  • Anjelica Huston Iconic Lines

  • Children’s Cult Classic

  • Nightmare Fuel

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Tommy (1975)

An adaptation of “The Who’s” rock opera, Tommy is a story of a boy who goes deaf, dumb and blind after witnessing his parents commit a heinous crime. He rises to fame after becoming a pinball champion and then the messiah and leader of a religious cult. The musical drama is a classic with its fair share of controversial scenes and some well-choreographed musical numbers. Tommy was a movie ahead of its time, which provides the audience with something unique yet chaotic. With many memorable performances, Ken Russell managed to create a musical that was labeled as twisted and bizarre by many critics.

  • Classic Rock Opera From The Who

  • Pinball Wizard Turns Messiah

  • Twisted And Bizarre

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Highlander (1986)

A fable of a distinct group of immortal beings existed that could only be killed with the decapitation of their heads. One member of this immortal community dies in a cult fight and is somehow reborn among humans. Highlander is a dark fantasy movie about an eternal species being driven out of the village by the superstitious locals. Despite the bittersweet reviews, Highlander is indeed an original cinematic wonder that did not cease to amaze its audience.

  • There Can Only Be One

  • Unexpectedly Large Cultural Impact

  • Decapitation Derby

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Jane B. for Agnes V. (1988)

Jane B. par Agnes V. is a 1988 French documentary film directed by Agnes Varda and starring French-English actress Jane Birkin. Jane B. par Agnes V. is an ideal feminist work, one in which two female artists, self-aware but hardly self-conscious, create beauty by trading notes. Jane, having recently turned 40, discusses her life thus far. Detailing her life as an English schoolgirl, she talks about how she got into acting and how she longs for popularity though she hates dressing up. The film has an obsession with mirrors and the mirrored self; it is less about personal reflection and more about creating a distorted presentation to the outside world.

  • Explores How Women Are Presented To The Outside World

  • French Documentary

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The Blood of a Poet (1930)

The Blood of a Poet is an avant-garde film directed by Jean Cocteau. It is a surrealist film split up into four parts, each helping us understand the movie. This dialog-free film, presented initially as 33 short films, is an experimental, bizarre set of meditations and flashbacks of the misshapen. An unnamed artist is transported through a mirror into another dimension, where he travels through various strange scenarios. The film is a blend of Cocteau’s classical aesthetics. Cocteau’s voice explores his character’s obsession with fame and death: “Those who smash statues should beware of becoming one.”

  • Avant-Garde Surrealism

  • Artist Travels Through Bizarre Mirror World

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Peter Ibbetson (1935)

The film is coupled with a deep-seated fascination with romance, fantasy, destiny, and the power of love to conquer the most formidable difficulties. Peter Ibbetson is a 1935 American black and white drama/fantasy film directed by Henry Hathaway and starring Gary Cooper and Ann Harding. The story revolves around two youngsters who are separated in childhood and then drawn together by destiny years later. Though they are separated in real life because of Peter has been unjustly convicted of murder, they discover they can dream themselves into each other’s consciousness while asleep. This way, they are able to still live together.

  • Classic Hollywood Romance

  • Gary Cooper Is The Leading Man

  • Love Conquers All

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Field of Dreams (1989)

Field of Dreams is a 1989 American fantasy-drama sports film, nominated for three Oscars, written and directed by Phil Alden. A movie featuring magnificent actors such as Kevin Costner and James Earl Jones is indeed a delight to see. The depiction of the idea to build a baseball diamond on a cornfield just because a voice beyond the sky said so, is unthinkable. While it is a movie for everyone to be amused by, it is perhaps the perfect movie for a hardcore baseball fan that leaves their souls touched and their hearts filled with emotions.

  • Best Baseball Movie Ever?

  • Father-And-Son

  • Shoeless Joe Apologetics

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Valerie and Her Week of Wonders (1970)

A fantasy-horror movie full of surreal characters and enticing settings; it is built around a 1935 novel by Vitezslav Nezval. This is a movie that brings out all kinds of sentiments in its viewers, rendering them terrified, horror-stricken, desolated, yet satisfied. Widely appreciated by the audience and acclaimed by the critics, Valerie and Her Week of Wonders served as perhaps a stepping stone for the success of Czech cinema. Valerie and Her Week of Wonders  is a brilliant movie that takes the audience along on a journey of love and fear in a world where the distinction between dream and reality has faded.

  • Fantasy-Horror

  • Landmark of Czech Cinema

  • What Is Real And What Is A Dream?

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Jit (1990)

Jit is Zimbabwe’s first feature film to garner international attention. Jit is a combination of romance, surprise, and magic written and directed by Micheal Raeburn. It’s hard not to like the odd love triangle represented with excellent music and outstanding costumes. The plot consists of an ordinary man; the UK, who leaves his family to support them financially and falls head over heels with Sofi, a young woman with a wealthy family background who is already in love with another man. He is zealous about marrying her, but her father has a stereotypical mindset and insists on ‘bride price.’ The film Jit explores the conflict between rural and urban life and revolves around a sense of purpose.

  • Celebrated Zimbabwean Film

  • Man Falls In Love With Rich Woman

  • Conflict Of Rural And Urban Life

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Scrooge (1970)

Scrooge is a spectacular movie magnificently directed by Ronald Neame. Of the many, many adaptations of Charles Dickens’ novella, this is the best musical version. Starring Albert Finney as Scrooge, it was nominated for Oscars and Golden Globes.

  • Best Musical Version Of A Christmas Carol

  • Albert Finney As Scrooge

  • Oscar-Nominated Song “Thank You Very Much”

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Titus (1999)

Based on William Shakespeare’s’ tragic play Titus Adronocious, this is a majestic depiction of vengeance, loss, and misery. The movie revolves around Titus, a Roman general. He emerges victorious from war but embarks on a life of sorrow and regret when he decides to murder the son of his enemy in cold blood. Titus is a movie that brings out a flood of sentiments with its display of the horrendous aftermath of war. This is perhaps the only good adaptation of the troublesome play.

  • Shakespeare’s Most Violent Play

  • Julie Taymor’s Directorial Debut

  • Stars Anthony Hopkins And Jessica Lange

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The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1989)

The mystical chronicles of the charming Baron Munchausen’s life full of transcendent experiences. The movie follows the journey of Baron’s travels as he comes across multiple unusual magical creatures, including a humongous sea-monster and a life-taking Grim Reaper. An adventurous fantasy film loaded with magical experiences and enchanting characters as well as intense imagery of vivid colors; is an epitome of theatrical wonders. The Adventures of Baron Munchausen is the perfect balance of comedy, fantasy, romance as well as thrill. It truly is a beautiful exhibit of Terry Gilliam’s astounding genius as a director.

  • Monty Python-alum Terry Gilliam Directs

  • Lush, Bizarre, Unusual Fantasy

  • Funny And Romantic

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Moana (2016)

An oceanic musical tribute to Polynesian culture, Moana is a family-friendly action-packed animated for all ages. It takes the audience along on Moana’s mystifying journey to bring the plants on her island back to life. The movie is an impressive testament to a young woman’s ability to do anything she sets her mind on. A life-like animation combined with Lin-Manuel Miranda’s exceptional songwriting skills is a delight for all kinds of audiences. Moana has pretty much everything one looks for in an animated movie; from captivating characters to a thrilling narrative topped off with Ron Clements and John Musker’s remarkable direction, it is a complete package.

  • Fantastically Fun Adventure With A Wonderful Heroine

  • The Rock Stars As Maui

  • Jemaine Clement As A Villain

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The Princess and the Frog (2009)

Another wondrous result of Clements and Musker’s combined directional expertise is an old-fashioned animation by Disney, loosely based on the novel “The Frog Princess.” A standard yet hilarious plot loaded with charming characters and riveting musical numbers for children to enjoy while learning a valuable lesson. Princess and the Frog gained immense attention with the introduction of Disney’s first African American princess as well as a throwback to Disney’s “Golden Period” with the use of traditional hand-drawn animation. The movie gave the audience a princess with a purpose and ambition to achieve something other than just a prince.

  • Classic Hand-Drawn Animation

  • Set In New Orleans

  • Disney’s Only Black Princess

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Pete's Dragon (1977)

Don Chaffey’s family musical was nominated for several awards and has become a childhood classic. Disney attempted a remake in 2016, but it had little of the original’s charm. It is an impressive fantasy/comedy movie with an exciting story of a young orphan abused by his adoptive parents and a mystical dragon. Pete’s Dragon is a musical rendition of a child’s life, and his only friend, a dragon in a world full of problems and challenges. Some found it distinctive and moving, while others found it hardly entertaining.

  • Invisible Pet Dragon

  • Musical With Shelley Winters, Helen Reddy, Mickey Rooney

  • Skip The Remake

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Dream of a Rarebit Fiend (1906)

Merely seven minute long silent live-action movie based on a comic strip of the same name; this is a phenomenal masterpiece. A movie that despite having no dialogues at all says so much about the intensely extensively gifted director Edwin S. Porter. It is a film that pays tribute to the film industry and shows how far technological developments have come in the movie production business. An extremely short yet expansive tale full of a variety of charming characters that bewitch the audience and force them to think. Dream of a Rarebit Fiend is perhaps one of the most prominent pieces of art in the history of silent cinema.

  • Early Silent Short

  • Based On A Comic Strip

  • Charming Characters

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Donkey Skin (1970)

A tale as old as time about oppressed women forced against their wills to do what the men in their life say. A portrayal of the mistreatment of women regardless of who they are; princess or peasant a woman tyrannized everywhere. This is one of a kind idiosyncratic movie of a king who wishes to marry his daughter because he promised his dying wife that he shall only marry a woman who is as alluring as the late queen. Donkey Skin is the fascinating journey of a young princess trying to find ways to escape her father’s incestuous intentions.

  • Feminist Message

  • Princess Must Escape Father’s Incestuous Intentions

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Splash (1984)

Tom Hanks and Daryl Hannah’s exceptional acting talents stacked on top of Ron Howard’s tremendous direction; this is a hilarious yet emotional romantic comedy that pulls on the strings of the audiences’ hearts while making them laugh uncontrollably. The story of a man who finds himself deeply in love with a mermaid but loses her amid the expansiveness of the ocean. The couple is finally reunited after years apart, only for the mermaid to be caught and kept by scientists for research purposes. Splash is an incredible movie that generates a multitude of sentiments.

  • Daryl Hannah Is A Fish Out Of Water

  • The Not-So Little Mermaid

  • Rom-Com Fantasy

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Dune (1984)

David Lynch’s efforts to bring Frank Herbert’s original novel to the cinema is controversial among fans of the pioneering book. Dune is an account of a series of events that lead to a Duke’s son marshaling his troops against a galactic monarch to avenge the murder of his father. The audience denounced this scientific fantasy as unfathomable to anyone who may not have read the novel and a misguided attempt to recreate perfection.

  • Divisive Among Fans

  • Science-Fantasy

  • Tale Of Revenge

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Wonder Woman (2017)

A beloved comic book character getting a movie was a dream come true for every DC fan ever. The outstanding acting of Gal Gadot, directed by the evergreen Patty Jenkins, makes Wonder Woman a movie worth the watch. A heroic tale of a brave Amazon vowing to employ her superpowers in attempts to restore peace amid a chaotic world war. Winning several awards, Wonder Woman is a representation of women in an otherwise male-dominated superhero universe.

  • Unique World War I Setting

  • About A Woman, Directed By A Woman

  • Amazon Warriors

  • Just The Right Amount Of Fish-Out-Of-Water Humor

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Maleficent (2014)

Loosely based on Disney’s classic Sleeping Beauty, this is a movie full of surprises. Rather than the usual portrayal of the vengeful witch as vile and cruel, it is a tragic account from the point of view of the witch who cursed Princess Aurora. Robert Stromberg’s epic depiction of a monumental piece of animation in the form of a live-action movie makes the viewers think that perhaps the evil witch had her reasons. Packed with action, astounding special effects, impressive costumes, and exceptional makeup, this is a movie worthy of applause.

  • Is She Truly Evil?

  • Great Special Effects And Performances

  • Channels The Broadway Musical Wicked For Inspiration

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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011)

Deathly Hallows 2 marks the spectacular end to a timeless classic series relished by children and adults alike. A real tear-jerker yet satisfying and sensational thriller that rendered the audience on the edges of their seats unable to blink their eyes in order not to miss anything. Packed with action, thrills, and suspense, a bitter-sweet ending to a decade long franchise is an impressive display of David Yates’s spectacular talents as a film-maker. The ultimate one on one duel between good and evil with a genuinely enchanting finish. Not only did this glorious film bag several BAFTAs, SAG Awards and Grammys, it also left its world-wide audience shaken and amazed at their core.

  • The End Of The Harry Potter Film Series

  • Good V. Evil

  • Bittersweet Ending For Older Kids

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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009)

6th in the line of the acclaimed Harry Potter series, the Half-Blood Prince is a masterpiece that sets the stage for the ultimate finale of the series. David Yates yet again manages to deliver an outstanding work of art with fantastic cinematography. Harry starts his sixth year in the wizardry school, to discover an old book which is the property of the Half-Blood Prince. The relationship between the headmaster Dumbledore and Harry is stressed as Dumbledore prepares Harry for the final battle between Good and Evil. The Half-Blood Prince is high on emotions and romance with intense, dark yet spell-bounding scenes that will keep you glued to your seat.

  • Who Is The Half-Blood Prince?

  • Harry & Dumbledore: Not Always BFFs

  • Sets The Stage For Deathly Hallows

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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002)

Chris Columbus’s directorial expertise is the gift that keeps on giving. The story unfolds as young Harry Potter finds himself gifted with the rare ability to communicate with snakes. A dark account of Harry’s dangerous encounters with a Basilisk, the king of serpents. As Harry is trapped in the underground residence of the Basilisk battling the deadly beast while escaping the very real memory of his eternal enemy, unanticipated help arrives. From the first glimpse, the audience may find this movie riveting and darker and more dramatic than Sorcerer’s Stone; a closer look at the film reveals several differences between the movie and the original book.

  • Not A Great Movie If You’re Afraid Of Snakes (Ophidiophobic)

  • Whomping Willow!

  • Same Basic Story Rhythm As The First Movie

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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (2010)

A nail-biting thriller, the Harry Potter series, is a saga that keeps on getting intense and dark. Deathly Hallows Part 1 is all about sacrifice and trust as the young wizards are at the verge of adulthood, and everything in the wizarding world is at stake. It is an emotional roller coaster where the world prepares to fight the evil forces since the Dark Lord has taken over the Ministry of Magic. A sense of paranoia and fear has blanketed the world, and we can sense the apprehension through some impressively shot sequences. With some heartfelt and genuinely touching moments, Deathly Hallows Part 1 is a complete package.

  • 7th Movie; Comprises About Half The 7th Book

  • Less Camping Than In The Book

  • Moment For Harry/Hermoine Shippers

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Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007)

Full of suspense and action, The Order of the Phoenix is packed with extraordinary special effects and performances. The wizardry world is in denial and refuses to believe Harry that the Dark Lord is returning. A secret society, “The Order of the Phoenix,” is established to fight evil. Brilliantly executed by the new director David Yates, the gripping and intense sequences with some impressive visuals keeps the audience glued to their seats. Harry’s relationship with his godfather Sirius Black gives us an emotional outlook into Harry’s life. The movie is dark and gloomy, but the element of humor and romance makes it the perfect watch.

  • Dumbledore’s Army

  • Harry Really Grows Up

  • Good Action Scenes

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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005)

The Goblet of Fire is a suspenseful thriller with terrific effects and refreshing performances. The Boy Who Lived, along with his friends, try to go through another year of Hogwarts, and is mysteriously selected for an inter-school Triwizard Tournament. The movie features fighting dragons, underwater creatures, and a boggling and scary maze. With the introduction of many new characters, The Goblet of Fire is packed with mysteries and dramatic visual effects. The film is entertaining as well as engaging with action-filled adventures and is more mature than its prequels with some phenomenal edge of the seat scenes.

  • The One With Robert Pattinson

  • Even The 8th Best Harry Potter Movie Is Still Pretty Fun

  • Horribly-Run Tournament

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Harvey (1950)

Harvey is a comedy-drama film on the highly acclaimed play by Mary Chase. It’s an immensely satisfying and engrossing eccentric fantasy about a man’s imaginary friend who happens to be a 6-foot tall rabbit. While the man is considered insane by his family, what they don’t realize is that he might be wiser than anyone else. It’s a lightweight comedy with some enjoyable and ingenious quotes and scenes. With some great performances, Harvey is a hilarious movie that leaves the audience with a warm glow and a smile on their faces.

  • James Stewart Is Hilarious

  • Lightweight Classic, Feel-Good Comedy

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W.R.: Mysteries of the Organism (1971)

Mysteries of the Organism is a homage to the work and theories of psychologist Wilhelm Reich. A sexual encounter between a Russian skater and a Yugoslavian beautician explores theories of social system and sexual repression. Mysteries of the Organism is controversial because of its association with W.R. (Wilhelm Reich) who, like Marx and Freud, believed in sexual freedom. The film was a landmark in the industry at that time, as it was a combination of political and moral satire with a profound meaning to it. Dusan Makavejev managed to create a unique masterpiece, which is appreciated by many critics.

  • Controversial Comedy

  • Argues For Sexual Freedom

  • Political And Moral Satire

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Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971)

A musical tale of three children put under the custody of a dubious lady who later turns out to be an amateur witch attempting to acquire a spell to help Britain defend itself in World War II. A sophisticated Disney release filled with exquisite characters and a riveting plotline; it is a noteworthy tale with an unanticipated touch of comedy combined with magical encounters. It’s a bit long for some, but that didn’t stop it from charming children for generations.

  • Musical Starring Angela Lansbury

  • Live-Action/Animated Scenes

  • Soccer-Playing Animals

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Celine and Julie Go Boating (1974)

The extent of Jacques Rivette’s limitless intellect is displayed in this movie about two women telling each other stories. The women are so absorbed in their tales that the distinguishment between their stories and the plot of the movie vanishes as they find themselves becoming the heroines of their stories. The film has exceptional dialogues and shows women creating their own destinies. It also renders the audience a bit confused with its intertwined twists that require one’s complete concentration.

  • Fantasy Creates Reality

  • Women Choose And Create Their Own Destinies

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Scrooged (1988)

Scrooged is a celebrated classic, loved by a worldwide audience on account of its marvelous cast, including Bill Murray, who made the movie a massive hit. Scrooged was nominated for several awards, and it won the BMI Film and TV award. It is a fantasy/comedy movie about some spirits visiting a man to correct the mistakes he made in the past to make him a better person. Adapted from Charles Dickens’s immensely popular novel A Christmas Carol, this is a tale of righting your wrongs and regaining your Christmas spirit.

  • Comedy Take On The Classic Christmas Tale

  • Bill Murray Visited By Three Spirits

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Arabian Nights (1974)

An Italian film, inspired by the erotic and mysterious tales of the Middle East, Arabian Nights is the third installment of Pier Paolo Pasolini’s “The Trilogy of Life.”  Arabian Nights is a mixture of exotic tales about love, travel, and destiny, inspired by the anthology The Book of One Thousand and One Nights. The main story revolves around a young man who falls for a slave girl who selected him as her master. However, after he makes a foolish mistake, they are separated. The movie is about the young man’s search for his love. The stories told within the story have a magical appeal making the movie visually appealing.

  • Exoticism

  • Inspired By One Thousand And One Nights

  • Young Man Searches For His Lost Love

Arabian Nights

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The Thief of Bagdad (1924)

An action-filled movie, The Thief of Bagdad, is an enchanting piece of art with magical and vibrant sequences, gripping the audience. It revolves around a deposed king and good-natured young thief who escapes execution and, along the way, meets an array of adventures and charming characters. The movie has some exceptional and extraordinary sets which still appeal to the human eye.

  • Silent Action Classic

  • Douglas Fairbanks Stars And Produces

  • Inspired Numerous Remakes

The Thief of Bagdad

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Donnie Darko (2001)

Donnie Darko is a psychological fantasy thriller featuring a curious but discomposed teenager, Donnie, who hears voices and has visions of a super-natural grotesque rabbit-like creature named Frank. Frank informs Donnie that the world is going to end in about 28 days. The movie revolves around Donnie’s attempts to survive in a world of challenges one after another while his parents take him to a psychiatrist to be declared schizophrenic.

  • Millennial Cult Classic

  • Like Harvey, But Darker

  • Mad World Rendition

Donnie Darko

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El crimen de Oribe (1950)

El Crimen de Oribe is a fantasy drama that is known to be one of the best movies of Argentina’s Golden Era. The film is about a journalist whose car breaks down after which he is forced to stay in a hotel with a poet. The Spanish-language movie is known to be one of the best of its time in the Argentinian cinema. The piece of art is a well-directed film. Director Leopoldo Torre Nilsson allowed his son to co-direct the movie with him.

  • Classic From Argentina’s Golden Age

  • Magic Realism

  • Based On A Short Story

El crimen de Oribe

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