A Series of Famous Hollywood Films that Portray the Theme of Good Vs Evil, Guaranteed to Make You Anxious!

Kapanlagi.com - Written by Devie Vyatri Permata Cahyadi

As we know, a film always has a certain message or purpose that it wants to convey to the audience. Just like the story in a film, it definitely has a theme that will be the key to how a story will develop. What we need to remember is that good things always go hand in hand with bad things, just like the characters in a film. This is because it is almost impossible for a film to only have good characters that will make the story straightforward. A film also needs conflicts so that the good characters can achieve their goals in the end of the film.

So, what does the theme of good vs evil mean? Conflict in a film occurs when the good and evil characters compete for something in order to win their competition. For example, in the fight for the throne, debates, and others. Both good and evil characters are equally important in supporting the story in a film. It is precisely the competition between these two sides that makes the audience anxious while watching the film. Like the character Voldemort in the film HARRY POTTER who successfully makes film lovers emotional in every appearance.

Curious about what films are themed around good vs evil? Come on, read the article to find out what films are suitable for you to watch!

1. 'MAZE RUNNER'

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Tells a story about a group of young people who are used as experiments to undergo a series of strange and deadly programs, making this film successful as one of the most popular films to date. The film MAZE RUNNER is classified as one of the dystopian films, a genre taken from the adaptation of a novel that tells about how human life is illustrated in an undesirable condition.

In the film, it is told about a group of young people led by Thomas (Dylan O'Brien) who must fight against the cruelty and cunningness of the WCKD, an organization that programs those terrible experiments. With various efforts, Thomas and his friends protect each other and work together to uncover the cruelty of the WCKD so that they can be free from that suffering.

Directed by Wes Ball, the entire film MAZE RUNNER features several famous Hollywood actors and actresses. It stars Dylan O'Brien, Thomas Brodie Sangster, Kaya Scodelario, Will Poulter, Patricia Clarkson, Aiden Gillen, and many more.

2. 'HARRY POTTER'

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Who doesn't know the movie HARRY POTTER? The entire HARRY POTTER film series is a must-watch fantasy film for us. The popularity of this film is undeniable. People of all ages have definitely watched this film because of its exciting story, especially when watched with family. With its storyline that always makes the audience enthusiastic and excited, HARRY POTTER film deserves to be one of the films that can always be rewatched because it is not boring.

Adapted from one of J. K. Rowling's popular novels, HARRY POTTER film tells the story of young children who attend a magical school and gradually uncover the problems around them. They must train themselves to fight against evil characters who want to disturb them. In addition, the sorting houses like Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, and Slytherin are iconic. It's no wonder that HARRY POTTER film is loved by the general public.

Starring Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Tom Felton, Robert Pattinson, and Robbie Coltrane. HARRY POTTER film is a must-watch for you!

3. 'THE MORTAL INSTRUMENTS: CITY OF BONES' (2013)

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For those of you who like movies that bring stories of fighting against monsters, the movie THE MORTAL INSTRUMENTS: CITY OF BONES is definitely suitable for you! This film, directed by Harald Zwart, is adapted from the popular fantasy novel by Cassandra Clare. This film tells the story of a beautiful girl named Clary (Lily Collins) who is born to a human mother and a half-human, half-vampire father. At first, Clary and her mother Jocelyn's (Lena Headey) lives go on normally. However, everything changes when her father, Valentine (Jonathan Rhys), becomes evil due to his selfish desire to dominate the earth for vampires and his evil monsters. Valentine kidnaps Jocelyn because she has sacred blood that he wants in order to gain stronger and eternal power.

In various ways, Clary tries to find her mother. Clary is not alone, but she is helped by the kind vampires who are familiar with Jocelyn. Clary (Lily Collins), Jace (Jamie Campbell), Isabelle (Jemima West), and Alec (Kevin Zegers) must unite to fight against the evil Valentina who will threaten the safety of humanity. You must not miss the film THE MORTAL INSTRUMENTS: CITY OF BONES, KLovers~

4. 'THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL' (2022)

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Like the title of the movie, THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL tells the story of the rivalry between good and evil characters. It tells the story of a beautiful princess named Sophie (Sophia Anne) who is obsessed with being evil and is confronted with a serious conflict against her childhood friend who is good, Agatha (Sofia Wylie). They are required to attend a school that categorizes those who want to be good and those who will become evil.

Their friendship is tested on how they will treat each other. With various debates that exist, can they fight against each other? Will they be willing to hurt their childhood friend? This original series from Netflix is a must-watch because it's really exciting!

5. 'ALICE IN WONDERLAND' (2010)

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Have you ever heard of a children's story book titled ALICE'S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND? That's the legendary book by Lewis Carroll. Almost similar to the book title, the movie ALICE IN WONDERLAND is a must-watch for you! Released in 2010, the movie ALICE IN WONDERLAND is still an entertaining watch. Its popularity has also lasted until now, KLovers~ Directed by renowned director Tim Burton, this film doesn't need to be doubted for its excitement.

It tells the story of a 19-year-old girl named Alice (Mia Wasikowska) who falls into an underground hole that turns out to trap her in the fantasy world of Wonderland. With all the strangeness of creatures and the shape of the world inside, Alice must find out where she is and find a way to escape from Wonderland. However, Alice unexpectedly has to deal with the Red Queen (Helena Bonham) who wants to fight against her sister, the White Queen (Anne Hathaway). With the help of the Hatter (Johnny Depp), Alice must follow orders to save her life.

6. 'OZ: THE GREAT AND POWERFUL' (2013)

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Another film with the theme of good vs evil that you must watch, KLovers~ The film OZ: THE GREAT AND POWERFUL, released in 2013, is also one of the exciting fantasy films! Directed by Director Sam Raimi, this film features a lineup of top actors and actresses. Among them is James Franco who portrays the character of The Wizard of Oz, a magician who suddenly has to embark on a journey to the other side to find a long-hidden piece of gold.

Oz (James Franco) is accompanied by a disabled girl who can only sit in a wheelchair (Joey King) and also Frank (Zach Braff), an intelligent monkey who becomes their guide. Later, Oz must help Glinda (Michelle Williams), the good queen who protects the hidden village where the gold is located. Oz must ally with Glinda to save the entire village's residents from the threat of the evil witch (Mila Kunis) who wants to destroy and take everything.

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