Showing posts with label movies to inspire. Show all posts
Showing posts with label movies to inspire. Show all posts

Saturday, January 31, 2009

Motivational Movies

Glory- this movie is based on a true story and has won several Academy awards. With powerful performances from Denzel Washington, Morgan Freeman, and the ilk, movie portrays fight of 54th Massachusetts infantry (all black regiment) for abolishing slavery and to acquire the freedom. Movie depicts events of American Civil War and was wonderful because of belief shown by black persons.
Amazing Grace- A story about the struggle of William Wilberforce who sets out to abolish slavery in the 18th century Britain. A heart-wrenching tale of people suffering from curse of slavery and how it affected their entire lives. One can watch it for the sheer value of leadership and determination for a good cause.
Osama- this movie was the first one to be made in post-Taliban Afghanistan. This film will show you real pains and troubles of girls who had to cope up with a fundamentalist regime. Movie was extensively shot in war ravaged Kabul.
Gladiator- movie won several international awards and the sheer intensity of Russel Crowe will blow one away. Story of Maximus who witnessed drastic changes in his fortunes and yet managed to rise from ashes and win heart and support of Rome. This movie is an inspiration because of protagonist’s never say die approach and how being true to one’s belief will bring success in the long run.
There are several other inspiring movies like Cooler, Chariots of Fire, Dreamer, The World’s Fastest Indian, Brave Heart, Remember The Titans, Men of Honor, Miracle, Walk the line, Ray, and Bridge Over The River Kwai among others etc.

Thursday, January 29, 2009

Inspirational Movies

The Pursuit Of Happyness- This is a beautiful tale, told in a fascinating way. It tugs at your heartstrings. A rags to riches story about a person who had to face several hardships yet he managed to stay true to himself. Finally, he reaches the top. This movie is an ode to determination, struggle and dreams of a person who traveled the journey from streets to millionaire. The movie is based on the life Chris Gardner who had to work as an intern with no pay and no guarantee of job afterwards and yet he never quit and forced his way to success. Once you start watching the movie, you will feel motivated and ask yourself if he can do it then so can I!

Bucket List- This movie is right there in list of motivational movies because of the story and wonderful theme. It shows, when you want to do something, you can always go for it. No terminal illness can stop you from fulfilling your dreams. One should live life till the last breath.

The Shawshank Redemption- this movies is one of the greatest of all time. Movie deals with trials, tribulations, sorrow, joy, and several other facets of human emotions. Movie won several awards and shows strong characterization.

Forrest Gump- This is story of a person who had the IQ of a child and yet he managed to achieve numerous things in his life. It’s truly astonishing, watching Tom Hanks essaying the role with utmost perfection. The movie will leave you spell bounded. This movie inspires in the sense of if one has unlimited beliefs and childish dreams, then even sky is not the limit.