A TRUE GENTLEMAN NEVER COMPROMISES ON HIS FILM EXPERIENCES. Classics that challenge the mind, tantalize the senses, and leave a touch of style and substance are indispensable in any repertoire. HERE ARE 10 FILMS THAT CAN BE WATCHED AGAIN AND AGAIN. FILMS WITH EDGE, ELEGANCE, AND A GOOD DOSE OF REFLECTION.
10 FILMS EVERY GENTLEMAN should watch - more than once
ALLOW YOURSELF TO DIVE BACK INTO THESE FILMS - because in the best stories, there’s always a new insight, a fresh perspective, and a new dose of elegant inspiration. ENJOY!
1. APOCALYPSE NOW (FRANCIS FORD COPPOLA, 1979)
Perhaps the best war film ever made about the Vietnam War. In any case, an intense psychological drama. The film follows Special Forces Captain Benjamin L. Willard’s (Martin Sheen) journey through Vietnam.
His mission is to find and eliminate a psychopathic American officer (Marlon Brando). A re-edited version of the film was released in 2001, extending the runtime from 153 to 202 minutes.
2. THE TALENTED MR. RIPLEY (ANTHONY MINGHELLA, 1999)
Matt Damon’s smooth Tom Ripley is drawn into a life of deceit and desire under the Italian sun. Minghella stages a game of class differences, identity, and dark charm, revealing new nuances with every viewing.
3. THE DEER HUNTER (MICHAEL CIMINO, 1978)
Inspired by the German author Erich Maria Remarque’s 1937 novel Comrades, which tells the story of a trio of disillusioned World War I veterans in the 1920s, The Deer Hunter attempts to explore the meaning of violence, instinct, and survival, as well as the misuse of patriotism. The film illustrates the concepts of ethnicity, family, friendship, and community bonds, showing how they complement each other and sometimes clash.
4. THE GODFATHER I-III (FRANCIS FORD COPPOLA, 1972)
The first part of a trilogy about the actions and affairs of a fictional mafia family. Based on Mario Puzo’s novel of the same name. The film features some of the 20th century’s greatest actors: Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, and Robert Duvall. Brando won an Oscar for his role as mafia boss Don Corleone. The Godfather Part II premiered in 1974, while fans had to wait until 1990 to see the final installment of the trilogy.
5. AMERICAN BEAUTY (SAM MENDES, 1999)
Beneath the surface of American suburban perfection simmers a midlife crisis in Kevin Spacey’s portrayal of Lester Burnham. Mendes balances dark humor and sharp social commentary in a cocktail that tastes better with every viewing of this wonderful film.
6. BIRDMAN (ALEJANDRO GONZÁLEZ IÑÁRRITU, 2014)
Michael Keaton plays the faded superhero actor struggling for a comeback on Broadway. The film is made as one continuous shot and is an absurd, theatrical drama about fame, creativity, and masculinity. Fascinating every time.
7. GOODFELLAS (MARTIN SCORSESE, 1990)
8. ANNIE HALL (WOODY ALLEN, 1977)
Woody Allen’s romantic comedy that revolutionized the genre with its heartfelt, self-ironic tone. Diane Keaton as the cool woman in the title and Allen’s charismatic neurotic nature provide plenty of laughter and food for thought with every viewing.
9. THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION (FRANK DARABONT, 1994)
The prison drama, featuring Morgan Freeman’s insight and Tim Robbins’ hope for freedom, creates an unforgettable story about liberty and friendship. Darabont’s portrayal of the human spirit’s indomitable will is equally moving - and uplifting - time after time. Hailed by many as the greatest film in the world.
10. CASABLANCA (MICHAEL CURTIZ, 1942))
A classic drama starring Ingrid Bergman and Humphrey Bogart. A story about the choice between what is morally right and love, set against the backdrop of World War II. A film full of memorable one-liners such as “Of all the gin joints in all the towns in all the world, she has to walk into mine” and “Play it, Sam. Play ‘As Time Goes By.’”