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K · Last edited by K on Fri Jan 09, 2009 3:10 pm; edited 2 times in total

Or moved you, made you think, or realise something.

Hello flickers

I have decided to do a project on this, to keep my brain ticking over. I'm going to make a list of inspiring/ affecting films and why they inspired people. Not films that just entertain you for two hours and you forget as soon as they finish.

Could you tell me which are your favourite inspiring films, and why?

The ones I can think of which affected me in some way are:

Crash [2004]- which reminded me that you really can't judge people by the words which come out of their mouths, you should look at their actions.

The Shawshank Redemption- keep on believing and trying and eventually you will win through [been a while since I saw this, so details are fuzzy].

The Seventh Seal- just an amazingly made film showing the range of humanity and the different types of love humans are capable of.

Ladies in Lavender- a reminder not to waste your life, just get on with it and enjoy it while you are here for such a short time.

Schindlers List- obviously a very moving film, I had to watch it in two halves as it was just so awful. But it made me think that the human race must always be careful not to encourage racism and bigotry, so it doesn't grow to such terrible proportions as Nazism and the like. Even in the little everyday things we say. I know I generalize about people but it must stop.

Jipdog · Supporting Actor Joined: 11 Jan 2008 Posts: 523

Straight off the top of my head: Fight Club and American Beauty.
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K · Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2009 12:07 pm Post subject:

Could you say why, Jipdog please?

Catnapper · Site Joined: 30 Jul 2007 Posts: 8906

The one's I can think of at the mo are....

American Beauty......visually stunning, moving, and shows how you don't know what's going on in people's minds or what turmoil they can be going through at times.
It's A Wonderful Life........even if you think your life has no meaning or you feel valueless, your life can affect so many people and events.
Reach For The Sky......the true story of Douglas Bader, an RAF pilot, who lost his legs in a terrible smash. It shows how the human spirit and sheer bloodymindedness can overcome the most terrible events in life.

Jipdog · Supporting Actor Joined: 11 Jan 2008 Posts: 523

Oops! Sorry K! I saw both films around the same time. I was in a dark place then. Both films made me realise that life is too short, and the changed my outlook on life. Not sure why, but they did.
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K · Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2009 3:11 pm Post subject:

Thanks for what you've posted so far.

Sorry to hear about your troubles Jipdog, but it perhaps goes to show that films can help us?

Lucifer_666 · Site Joined: 27 Jul 2007 Posts: 12791

The Shawshank Redemption would be on my list too...I think its about always having hope no matter how bad things get...and as is narrated in the film "...hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things, and no good thing ever dies." How can that not inspire anyone?

Twelve Angry Men...Seen this as a kid and even back then it struck a chord with me....its really about standing up for what you believe is right no matter who or how many are telling you the opposite...

Spartacus film...always moves me...its about fighting for freedom against an unstoppable foe...its about loyalty and about being free and to always fight for it ...when they all stand up to say they are Spartacus...its a great moment

A Christmas Carol always perks me up at Xmas and i do try to live with the Xmas Spirit of the past, present, and the future!

Rocky ...though truthfully i love the first four movies....they always makes me feel good...its basically about overcoming insurmountable odds

Inherit the Wind..Another film I seen as a kid....I do believe this film is ultimately about censorship and it being overcome and about thinking for oneself and not allowing any mob or religion tell you what you should think without the ability to question it
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K · Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2009 12:40 pm Post subject:

Oh, yes, Twelve Angry Men is brilliant isn't it? It seems so hopeless to start with, then the whole thing turns around. And Spartacus- was that bit true when they all stood up?

I'm wondering whether to watch Castaway on Sunday- don't know if it will frighten or inspire me.

big aundy · Site Joined: 31 Jul 2007 Posts: 4066 Location: scotland

obviously

braveheart - stirred that scottish blood in me .
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Lucifer_666 · Site Joined: 27 Jul 2007 Posts: 12791

Yep K i love Twelve Angry men....its a classic film

As for Spartacus i don't think that stand up thing was true

but his body was never found and they did crucify the surviving slave army on the roads back to rome..those parts are based on facts

i do like Braveheart too...i always think of the Michael Collins film too when i think of that film...i guess it breings out that anti english feelings within me

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