8 Best Film Recommendations from Various Genres, Perfect for Enjoying on the Weekend

Kapanlagi.com - Watching movies is indeed a fun activity. Especially if the movie you are watching is a movie that has the best label. Watching the best movies is not only entertaining. More than that, the best movies also provide valuable lessons. It's no wonder that many people are looking for the best movie recommendations.

The criteria for the best movies can vary. Not only the quality of the picture, the storyline and the actors' acting also greatly determine the quality of a movie. However, in general, the best movies have received recognition such as winning various film awards like the Oscars.

For those of you who are looking for the best movie recommendations, just check out the following reviews that have been summarized by kapanlagi.com from various sources.

1. PARASITE

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The film PARASITE garnered attention when it won the 2020 Oscar award. Not only that, PARASITE achieved the highest recognition in the film awards. PARASITE successfully portrayed the social inequality between the upper and lower class families, skillfully and convincingly, with perfect cinematography and storyline. 

It's no wonder that this film, directed by Bong Joon Ho, deserves to be included in one of the best recommendations of South Korean films that you must watch.

2. JOKER

In the same year, the film JOKER also captured attention. Renowned director, Todd Phillips, successfully portrayed the detailed transformation of the Joker character. Not only physically and visually, but also mentally or psychologically.

The details of the story and images presented successfully bring the audience to better understand Joker as not just a mere enemy or villain. Joker could be the first film that makes you feel pity and sympathy for a villainous character.

3. LITTLE WOMEN

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LITTLE WOMEN is adapted from the legendary novel by Louisa May Alcott. The adaptation of LITTLE WOMEN is written by Gretta Gerwig, who previously impressed with the film LADY BIRS. LITTLE WOMEN is not just a story about women, it also tells a story about family, struggle, and sacrifice.

LITTLE WOMEN, released in 2019, features popular names such as Timethee Chalamet, Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson, and many others. With a great script and excellent cast, LITTLE WOMEN is definitely a film you shouldn't miss.

4. DON'T LOOK UP

DON'T LOOK UP is not only thrilling, but it also brings tension when you watch it. DON'T LOOK UP is also one of the films starring many big stars in 2022. Just mention Leonardo DiCaprio, Timothee Chalamet, Jennifer Lawrence, and Ariana Grande.

DON'T LOOK UP tells the story of an astronomy student and her professor who are studying a comet in the solar system. In addition, this film also addresses the issue of climate change. For those of you who are concerned about environmental issues and climate change, you must watch this recommended film!

5. FORD VS FERARRI

FORD VS FERARRI is one of the films nominated for the 2020 Oscars. It tells the "war" between two racing car designers who secretly fight against a disease. It is not only about racing and the competition between two major automotive companies, but also about friendship.

6. LA LA LAND

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If you are a music and film enthusiast, LA LA LAND is one of the recommended films that you must watch. It tells the story of LA LA LAND Sebastian, a pianist, and Mia, an actress. Both of them decide to follow their passions and achieve success in their respective fields. However, their journey's focus must be divided between their love for each other and their careers.

Not only an interesting story, LA LA LAND also offers music that is pleasing to the ears. It is perfect for those who want to enjoy a good film and music at the same time.

7. GONE GIRL

For fans of thriller and mystery films, GONE GIRL is one of the must-watch movies. GONE GIRL tells the story of a female writer named Amy Dunne who mysteriously disappears. However, the suspicion of Amy Dunne's kidnapper leads to her husband, Nick Dunne. GONE GIRL has a difficult plot to predict. Each scene in this film will captivate the audience and instantly make them guess. In the end, the audience will be stunned by the surprising twist. GONE GIRL is one of the difficult-to-predict mystery thriller films!

8. A QUITE PLACE

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Another recommendation for the best thriller genre film is A QUITE PLACE. The film A QUITE PLACE tells the story of a family struggling to survive when the world is attacked by blind creatures but sensitive to sound. Because of this situation, humans can only communicate in sign language. As the name suggests, this film is very minimal in dialogue. The silent atmosphere presented in this film successfully creates a tense and terrifying atmosphere around the audience. Those are some of the best film recommendations that can be a reference for those of you who are looking for entertainment. Hope it's useful and enjoy watching!

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