Here are more movies to watch this weekend and we have an awesome selection of genres/themes this time around. The films include rampaging twins who tear up the streets in London, a man discovers to late how looks can be deceiving, a middle aged man goes through a life changing crisis, love knows no gender and finally a graduate discover love in a girl whose mother he has slept with. These movies were banned or not shown in Malaysian cinemas.
As usual, have a good time watching these movies and have a banging weekend!
1. Legend (2015)
Set in the 60s, violent twins Reggie and Ronnie Kray are determined to climb the ranks of London’s seedy underworld. They differ in many ways; Reggie being suave and charming while Ronnie is unstable but together, they form a formidable team managing to control a large part of London’s criminal underworld. Charting their rapid rise to power and the eventual downfall of the twins, Legend is based on the real life characters of the Krays and stars the ever-excellent Tom Hardy.
2. The Danish Girl (2015)
A love story with a tragic ending, what starts out as an innocent posing for a painting by his wife Gerda becomes the start of a life changing process for Einar Wegener. Based on true events, we watch as Einar struggles with his sexuality, his progression from Einar to Lili Elbe (his female identification) and eventually becoming one of the first known recipients of a sex change. Romantically touching, Gerda is patient throughout Einar’s ordeal and together with Han, a childhood friend of Einar, they support him to the very end.
3. Audition (1999)
Talk about finding love in all the wrong places. Widower Shigharu Aoyama has been single for the past 7 years and upon the advise of his son, decides to begin dating again. Using his position in the film company he works in, he decides to stage an audition for his potential new partner in life. He meets pretty Asami, a seemingly withdrawn woman but as their relationship progresses, he gradually discovers her dark secrets…
4. The Graduate (1967)
A comedy-drama film, 21-year-old Benjamin Braddock has recently graduated from college but has no idea what he wants to do in life. Through a series of events, he is seduced into a one-night stand by Mrs Robinson, a friend of his parents and who also happens to be a pretty hot MILF (pardon the language). The one time affair becomes complicated as Ben falls for Elaine, Mrs Robinson’s daughter, whom Ben has been told to stay away from. Facing obstacles and challenges in his pursuit for Elaine’s love, will Ben be able to win her heart and finally have a defined aim in life? Will youthful love and idealism triumph over the disapproval of the adults?
5. American Beauty (1999)
Lester Burnham is a burnout advertising executive and at the age of 42, has a midlife crisis where he decides to go “F**K IT ALL”. Tired of his life and fed up with his materialistic wife, Carolyn, he decides to quit his job, smoke weed and develops a lusting for Jane (his daughter)’s best friend Angela. However, his abrupt transformation comes with consequences for the family as Carolyn commits adultery and Jane struggles with her insecurities. A dark comedy with cynical views of the American suburb life, American Beauty is a joy to watch particularly with Kevin Spacey’s portrayal of Lester.
