I want a movie that will leave me feeling fulfilled at the end.
It sounds like you are looking for complex drama or mystery
Perhaps one of those types of genres, but it would have to be highly-rated by select critics and good enough that a friend of mine would like it.
I would suggest remaining in the drama category and narrowing the selection criteria to award-nominated films.
That sounds good, but often films that win an Oscar or BAFTA rely on overused tropes or overwrought dialogue to win an audience favor. How can I avoid this?
I would suggest narrowing the field to movies that have won screenplay or directors awards rather than overall prizes.
Interesting method. Is there a drama of such type that has pushed the bounds of modern cinema as well as being thought-provoking?
Some recent examples might be "Get Out", "Ex Machina", or "The Shape of Water"
I heard from a friend that "Ex Machina" is good. What are other movies that are similar to this one.
Other than the previously mention titles, movies of this type fitting criteria established so far are science-fiction dramas like "Interstellar", "Her", "Robot"
These are all interesting choices. Sometimes movies like this can leave me feeling depressed by a sad ending. Is there a way to filter that out?
Most of these movies have endings that critics considered satisfying which meets your established criteria. Sometimes to make a thought-provoking movie, it is necessary to have an ending that some consider sad. In particular, critics noted "Robot" has having a depressing story line. Should I remove this option?
Yes. I think this is a good list. I might want some action in the movie in addition to great acting. Can I check for movies that have action scenes on this list.
Of course. Most of the films will be based around dialogue, exposition, and offer little in the way of action like more mainstream science fiction films; however, "Interstellar" was noted by critics for possessing dramatic actions scenes with stunning visual set pieces. This might be what you are looking for.
Yes this does sound interesting. Can you summarize again for me how this will appeal to me for my movie choice.
Sure. "Interstellar" is a dramatic science fiction film based in reality. It is noted for superb acting performances, thought-provoking ideas, stunning graphics, and pushing the boundaries of cinema. It was nominated for several awards including directing and screenplays.