Quality movies leave a lasting impact on their viewers. A good movie is more than just action and a heroic victory; it offers valuable life lessons and unforgettable scenes. Here are some movies that have taught valuable lessons and provided memorable moments:
1. Upholding one’s values – ‘Scent of a Woman’
Al Pacino’s Oscar-winning role as a retired colonel in ‘Scent of a Woman’ demonstrates the importance of standing by one’s principles, even in difficult situations. Colonel Slade defends a student, Charlie, who is about to be expelled for not informing on his friends, showing the value of upholding one’s values.
1. Helping others, even strangers – ‘Gran Torino’
Clint Eastwood’s ‘Gran Torino’ highlights the importance of helping others in need. Eastwood’s character comes to the rescue of his immigrant neighbors, who face threats from gang lords, and his efforts lead to the arrest of the gangsters. The movie also emphasizes the importance of maintaining a family system to avoid loneliness.
1. Controlling your emotions, even in extreme situations – ‘Seven’
The movie ‘Seven’ starring Brad Pitt offers lessons on controlling one’s emotions to give a measured response. The villain, a serial killer, targets victims possessing the seven deadly sins. The final scene shows the hero killing the villain in wrath, fulfilling the villain’s plan. The movie teaches not to be carried away by emotions.
1. Lonely or Being Alone – ‘Taxi Driver’
Robert De Niro’s ‘Taxi Driver’ is a masterpiece that explores loneliness. The protagonist, suffering from insomnia, drives a taxi at night and feels invisible to his customers. He finds a way to fight loneliness by living life as it is and senses that life has a purpose, such as saving a vulnerable person stuck in an abhorrent environment.
These movies offer valuable lessons and unforgettable scenes, making them more than just entertainment.
