What is the movie that made you think a lot?

Philippines
April 3, 2009 2:39am CST
well we were asked a question yesterday on an essay asking whether we like those movies that amuse and entertain or those films that make you think. Of course i chose the films that made me think, those that really opens your senses about life, human nature or any other aspect of life in this world. One of the newer films that have that quality is slumdog millionaire..from the old ones, i think forrest gump. well that's just my example, How about you, what is the movie that made you think or learn a lot? share here and i will take it as a recommendation :-)
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@taface412 (3175)
• United States
4 Apr 09
Atonement, because in this movie a child makes a slefish accusation out of jealousy and lives are ruined due to it, and the end is the part that hits you hard. It's all about personal accountability for our own actions on a deep level.
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@AmbiePam (85447)
• United States
5 Apr 09
Hopefully it made a lot of people think.
• Philippines
6 Apr 09
i agree ambiepam, hopefull everyone gets a lesson out of the atonement's story
@jambi462 (4576)
• United States
4 Apr 09
There are a couple of movies that made me think a lot and two of the main ones are The Holy Mountain and I'm A Cyborg, But it's Okay. I really like visually attractive movies and movies that have a deeper meaning to them. Most mainstream movies don't really have that. I did like the new movie Watchmen that came out though there are a lot of really sweet quotes from that movie and I really liked the character Rorschach.
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• Philippines
6 Apr 09
i havent seen holy mountain or im a cyborg, but i might try to find a way to get a copy of these. are they hollywood movies? anyway, i also like the watchen, it's an intelligent film although i hated the violence and s*x scenes that were unneccessary. and i also loved rorschach's character best even if he was made to appear like a criminal in that film right? thanks jambi
@jammyt (2818)
• Philippines
3 Apr 09
I think it would have to be Titanic. I had such a hard time with that movie. I kept trying to put myself in the places of those who were in the boat. I felt so bad for months!
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@ElicBxn (63235)
• United States
3 Apr 09
Bagdad Cafe made me think, being more of an "art" film here in the states any way, it gave me a lot to think about - as well as being a very enjoyable flick.
@ElicBxn (63235)
• United States
4 Apr 09
It is a German film, but since it was filmed in the U.S. it is mostly in English http://www.amazon.com/Bagdad-Cafe-Marianne-S%C3%A4gebrecht/dp/B00005BKZJ
• Philippines
6 Apr 09
hey thanks for the link.
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• Philippines
4 Apr 09
do you know where i can find a copy of that? i'll try to watch this, it's a foreign film right?
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• United States
3 Apr 09
For me 7POUNDS by Will Smith and for a old movie THE OMAGA MAN Charles Haston.. love both of these movie's and do like watching over and over.. Omaga Man was a remake of THE LAST MAN ON EARTH Vincent Price (didn't like that one) and remake of Omaga Man was the Will Smith remake leagen...
• Philippines
4 Apr 09
7 pounds is the new film right? oh men, i shouldve watched it, okay i'll try to grab a copy of that movie. so you were saying that omaga man was a will smith remake of which movie? am i right? it seems your response was cut off somehow. thanks for your response though
• Philippines
6 Apr 09
oh i get it now, thanks
• United States
5 Apr 09
No Will smith made a REMAKE of the 2nd was Omaga man the 1st was Last man on earth his movie was I AM LEDGEN you knoe what I mean ty
• India
3 Apr 09
First of all the movie which made me think alot even when i felt that it was crappy was "FIGHT CLUB". It was something different.. completely different from the movies i have ever watched... and the other movie was "pulp fiction".. but fight club was something different.. it was for dual personality of the hero... it made me think alotttt..
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• Philippines
4 Apr 09
yeah, i like fight club, i never wouldve thought brad pitt was just an imaginary personality of the guy there. it was so fantastically made. i also cant get how he managed to kill brad's personality there, can you please explain it if you got time? about pulp fiction, i'll try to find a vid to watch it, thanks for your response abhi
• Romania
3 Apr 09
Good question. I'm gonna start by saying that i'm a movie fan, regardless the genre (i favour horrors, though). You're right, Slumdog Millionaire was a movie that made me think also, about money, love, values of life, other people in this world, their dramas or moment of happiness and much more. One of the last movies that i've seen recently, and made me think, was a thriller / drama - Shuttle, a gray movie that let me with a bitter taste for a few hours. I won't spoil the subject but is about a real problem in our days, aside fictional aspect and some bloody effects. Other titles that made me think were Eden Lake (thriller / horror), The Notebook (drama / romance), Sweet November (drama / romance), If Only (drama / romance) and few more others...
• Philippines
4 Apr 09
bec. of your response, im interested to watch shuttle. is it a modern film? i'll try to find a copy of it. i have also watched the notebook and sweet november, you're right those are some of the films that make you think about how well you should love your loved one. thanks september 1st
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• Romania
6 Apr 09
Here'a a trailer for Shuttle - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8kobmtKcpsI
@AmbiePam (85447)
• United States
5 Apr 09
The first movie that comes to mind is Pan's Labyrinth. I watched that and was touched, but it kept me thinking. I was actually mulling it over this morning for some reason. The music also stayed with me so much that I downloaded one of the instrumental pieces on my ipod.
@AmbiePam (85447)
• United States
5 Apr 09
I forgot Gattica. It isn't so much that I liked the movie, but I felt like I was possibly looking at the world's future. A future that is scary.
@chimrani (1426)
• India
4 Apr 09
[b]I watched "Rang de basanti" (From Indian) which is about some college boys who kills the defence minister because the minister is corrupt and held in many illegal activities. Lastly this boys go to a radio station and speak with the peoples and tell that they killed the defece minister.But the police peoples attack on them and killed them. After end of the movie for 2-3 days i thought alot about it and lastly i came to conclusion that the boys are right as they did a good job but felt sad because if we do good job in return we have to loose life. [/b]
• Philippines
6 Apr 09
hi chimrani, you're actually the third on who recommended this film here as a response. so im truly going to find a way to check this out, plus im interested in the plot you wrote here, thanks !
• Philippines
6 Apr 09
Hey there! I would say that the movie that really made me think, of a lot of things in life, is Forrest Gump. Tom Hanks really did make a very good acting in that movie. I love that movie. Even though I was still a young boy when that movie came out, I just watch it the other day on DVD, I believe it is one of the best movies that I've seen. Last night I watched Slumdog Millionaire and it was also a very nice movie. It also made me think. The story of Jamal Malik is awesome. It is quite a story. Have a nice day. Happy posting!!
• Philippines
11 May 09
oh i also love forrest gump. i loved the lessons i learned and how fragile love is. i also love jenny's character there and haley joel osment was just adorable. thanks for sharing about the movie that made you think!
@katebell (80)
4 Apr 09
yeah i agree with you i love films that make you think outside the box, one of my favs is donnie darko it really got me thinking lol my other fav is the da vinci code that really got in my head and got the cogs moving lol
• Philippines
4 Apr 09
hi katebell, is donnie darko a hollywood film? anyway, about the da vinci code movie, i liked the book better, but since the story is the same, that could really make you think about your faith right? thanks.
4 Apr 09
yeah donnie darko is a hollywood film is really good a bit weird story but good, yeah i love the da vinci code the book i think i have read it about 5 times lol.
• Indonesia
4 Apr 09
I realy like the James Bond series. Planning, Implementation, Development and control Process and Repairs and always with love in this end. We can learned more from this movie. We want to success in our live. Thanks
• Philippines
4 Apr 09
hey there, i like james bond movies too, i loved the very first ones by sean connery and the depth and beauty of the newer ones by daniel craig. how bout you? i also love the gadgets. thanks for sharing your response!
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• Indonesia
4 Apr 09
Yup ... I like all famous star who playing as a Bond, all of them have different character, but they are same in typical "smart, handsome, strong and palyboy" ...ha ha ha,. Thanks for responsed. GBU
• India
3 Apr 09
yes of course i love hollywood movies which will make me think..i can say thinking is my hobby.by this i can pass the time and increasing memory and earn lot of money in net (website) like mylot.com....actually this is the best site in the world to earn money according to me......now i use to sy wit my all friends to join mylot and earn......if they give me more money i wll add this add in my website.........
• Philippines
6 Apr 09
yes it is a good response. but can you give out any actual titles of movies that made you think, thanks chikkuthejas
@Radiuz (47)
• Canada
3 Apr 09
What?
• India
3 Apr 09
this responce is good man
@snow_one (202)
• United States
4 Apr 09
a movie that made me think a lot would have to be...eagle eye. i picked that movie because if you have seen it you might wonder if our govornment can really do that. do they really have eyes in the skies watching all of us do everything. if they can follow two people around the world then could they be watching us right now. it makes you wonder if what you are doing at the time is saft doesn't it?
• Philippines
4 Apr 09
in some ways it's kinda true that the government can watch you, the way we have satellites in the sky right. but since i havent watched this film, i will try to find a copy. thanks snow one
@maezee (41997)
• United States
4 Apr 09
Eagle Eye is a GREAT, thought-provoking movie! Good choice!
• United States
4 Apr 09
When I read your question, "mindwalk" was the first movie that came to mind, perhaps as it was the first one I can recall ever watching that made me want to pause it at points to just ponder what was just discussed. That movie made me more interested in watching more philosophical tapes.
• Philippines
6 Apr 09
Hi utopian idealist,. is mindwalk a hollywood film, im sure its not in mainstream cinema, but im gonna try to check this one out.
@Radiuz (47)
• Canada
3 Apr 09
"The Darknight"
• Philippines
8 Apr 09
you're right i definielty love heath ledger's performance in that movie. thanks raduiz
@suveer35 (98)
• India
3 Apr 09
Well the movie which made me think over was 'Day after tomorrow'.the movie came in the year 2004 when the discussions about Global warming was heating up.The movie was directed by Roland Emmerich who gave just one of his best works to us.the movie was about global warming and its acute effects on earth.the cast included Dennis Quaid, Jake Gyllenhaal, Emmy Rossum.It depicts the catastrophic effects of both global warming and cooling .
• Philippines
8 Apr 09
this movie made me think too, about the catastrophes and climate changes that could occur if we dont give an effort to stop global warming. thanks for responding suveer
• Philippines
4 Apr 09
i think the beautiful mind and the pursuit to happyness. i like that movie a lot. it makes you think that there is still hope. these are real life stories that can touch people's heart. i have learned from that a lot. never give up...you can still make it to the top even you are so down and weary, there is still hope. i have not seen slumdog millionaire. but i hope i can watch it soon.
• Philippines
4 Apr 09
i love pursuit of happyness too!. it made me learn how to value my blessings and my relationships. well i also hope u could watch slumdog millionaire, in the phils, it wil be out april 11
@blion23 (403)
• United States
3 Apr 09
Two movies that I think made me think a lot were Remember the Titans and Slumdog Millionaire. Remember the Titans reminded me of how raise still influences society, even today and how important camaraderie can be for a team to succeed. This movie reminded me of my high school football team and how we were ultimately successful because of the bond that we created with each other. Slumdog Millionaire made me think of the orphans in other countries and how unfortunate they are. Both great movies and highly recommended.
• Philippines
8 Apr 09
Yes slumdog millionaire is really one good movie. i'll try to watch the Remember the Titans film, im really interested about it bec of your response. thanks blion
@valpopa (154)
• Italy
3 Apr 09
Walz with Bashir...is not really a movie but a cartoon. They made the cartoon in order to protect the identity of the protagonists, as the movie is based on a true story. AS a Christian it really made me wonder.
• Philippines
8 Apr 09
i saw the trailer in youtube. this animation film looks really interesting. thnk you valpopa