I am interested in seeing a movie that is heart felt and real digs into ones emotions. Do you have any recommendations?
A few movies come to mind, such as Greenbook, A Star is Born, Bohemian Rhapsody and Rocketman.
That sounds llike a good selection. Do these movies affect you emotionally and psychologically make you think?
Most definitely. Greenbook is a movie about a black musician who travels to the south in the 1960's and is restricted where he can play based on his race. He is also a gay black man and so not only does it give yu insight into the time period but is thought provoking.
That sounds like the type I movie I am looking to watch. What about a Star is Born? This is a remake, correct? I hear this is a real tear jerker.
A Star is Born is a remake and yes you probably won't have a dry eyes after watching this movie. This is about a young woman who is discovered musically by a musician who is towads the end of his career and is an alcoholic. As her stardom rises and his decreases his drinking becomes worse. The story is cenered around these two characters. It definitely keeps you on the edge of your seat and you will definitely get drawn in emotionally.
Great. I will check out that movie. Tell me about Bohemian Rhapsody. Is this your typical rock band movie? Is there substance to this movie? I know many of my friends loved it.
This is not your typical rock band movie. Yes, it is about the band Queen, but dives into Freddy Mercury's life and the effect stardom and fame has on him. It reals you in as Freddy has everything in the world but still feels very alone. The music is great but the story is what makes the movie.
Okay, what Elton John? Would this be something that is though provoking and tugs at your emotions? I love his music, but I don't want to see a movie just because the sound track is good. If I want that I'll download the songs.
Elton John received good reviews. I would say it is not as powerful as Bohemian Rhapsody but it still gets to your heart. The set up is a little different as half the time you feel like you are at musical and the other half the time a movie. Once again you are taken on a journey of the singers career an is horrible childhood, and his battle with being gay and rising to fame quickly. If you enjoy getting into the struggles of emotional issues and societal challenges, this is a good one.
That does sound interesting and providing insight to the struggles of fame that we don't get to see. We see all the fame that one has but not what it took to get there and not the emotional damage it does along the way.
So I have given you four movies to chose from, do you want to narrow down the choices. Maybe we can look at some of the things you don't like and go from there.
Well, I am not sure I am interested in seeing a movie that is somewhat focused on being a musical. I will go to the Broadway for musicals. Rocketman also seems like it is predictable and somewhat typical in the outcome. I like movies that keep me on the edge of my seat.
Okay, let's eliminate Rocketman. I agree this is a predictable movie. I believe the other choices are better. What about Bohemian Rhapsody? This has a more in depth plot and story and dives into areas that isn't found in your typical reading.
I do think Bohemian Rhapsody sounds like one I would enjoy. Let's eliminate Greenbook. Although that has many of the things I like in movies, it also seems like one you need to be in a certain mindset to see. Also, A Star is Born sounds like I might leave the theater crying and maybe something in between is what I am looking for today. I don't mind sad endings but I also like there to be a message or a moral to the story.
Then it's decided. Bohemian Rhapsody is the movie you should see. It is also a movie that appeals to a vast audience so if you are going with friends, I think they will all like it for various reasons. Just forewarn them there is many sexual induendos in movie and some violence. Enjoy your movie!