5 Hollywood Movie Recommendations That Will Make You Think Hard, from 'INCEPTION' to 'SHUTTER ISLAND'

Kapanlagi.com - Hollywood indeed has a good reputation in producing romantic and action genre films. However, if Klovers feel bored with the same genre of films and want to find references to different films, then the following list of films can be a suitable recommendation for you.

In addition to unique and interesting storylines, some of these films will also challenge Klovers to think critically with all the theories and mysteries contained within. Feeling challenged? Let's take a look at the list of films below.

1. INTERSTELLAR (2014)

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INTERSTELLAR tells the story of the future Earth, which has become increasingly uninhabitable. Many Earth species are starting to go extinct, and the human population is declining due to a disease epidemic. Therefore, NASA creates a plan to search for a new planet that can be inhabited by humans and other Earth creatures.

Cooper, a former NASA pilot, is chosen to undertake this nearly impossible mission. He must travel through a wormhole and explore space and time in order to accomplish his mission. He even has to grapple with various metaphysical and quantum physics theories during his journey. Will Cooper be able to complete his mission?

2. INCEPTION (2010)

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This film, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, also has an exciting and complex storyline that is difficult for the human mind to grasp. INCEPTION tells the story of a thief named Dom Cobb who carries out his actions through the subconscious minds of his victims.

Strangely, the things that Dom and his team steal are not physical objects, but ideas and secrets that exist in their targets' minds. The collaboration between Dom and his team makes them difficult to stop and forces the police to think creatively in order to catch them. Are you interested in this film?

3. SHUTTER ISLAND (2010)

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This film is also mind-boggling. The story begins with a mental hospital patient who escapes without anyone knowing. This obviously causes a commotion in the hospital because the people being treated there are not ordinary patients but criminals with mental disorders.

Therefore, Andrew, or more commonly known as Teddy, is sent to investigate this case. During the investigation, Teddy, who is also a detective, starts experiencing a series of strange events. He even begins to doubt his own sanity because of these incidents. Curious about the full story?

4. THE BUTTERFLY EFFECT (2004)

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THE BUTTERFLY EFFECT tells the story of a young man named Evan who has a problem remembering things. The disorder he suffers from prevents him from remembering the past and he has to write down everything he experienced as a child in a diary. However, after he grows up and rereads his diary, he discovers something wrong and something that was missed in his notes.

This film by Erick Bress has a non-linear narrative that will make the audience think very hard. Moreover, this film also contains many theories and mysteries that are definitely confusing. If you're curious, go ahead and watch the movie.

5. MEMENTO (2000)

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This psychological thriller film tells the story of a man named Leonardo who wants to uncover the mystery behind his wife's death. He believes that her death was not caused by something simple.

However, Leonardo has difficulty solving the mystery due to his short-term memory loss. As a result of this disorder, he forgets things or events that he experiences in a short period of time.

This film, directed by Christopher Nolan, is highly recommended for Klovers to watch. Besides having a good rating, this film is also recognized and receives positive feedback from its audience.  

This article was written by: Gloria Trivena May Ary

(kpl/mag)