Movies To Write About

Updated May 1, 2024

Several movies have reported on Movies To Write About. Here are 25 of the top ones.

Her (2013)

★★★★

3.2 out of 4 stars

From Spike Jonze, starring Joaquin Phoenix, Amy Adams, Scarlett Johansson, Rooney Mara
Rated R

Her is a 2013 American science fiction romantic comedy-drama film directed by Spike Jonze. The film follows Theodore Twombly (Joaquin Phoenix), a man who develops a relationship with Samantha (Scarlett Johansson), an artificially intelligent virtual assistant personified through a female voice. As their relationship progresses, the film explores the complexities of love and relationships in a technology-driven world. Along the way, Theodore struggles with his inner emotions and the implications of his relationship with Samantha. The film was acclaimed by critics, with many praising Johansson’s performance and Jonze’s screenplay. It was nominated for five Academy Awards, including Best Picture, and won Best Original Screenplay at the 86th Academy Awards.

A Taxi Driver (2017)

★★★★

3.2 out of 4 stars

From Hun Jang, starring Song Kang-ho, Thomas Kretschmann, Hae-Jin Yoo, Ryu Jun-Yeol
Rated Not Rated

A Taxi Driver is a South Korean historical drama film directed by Hun Jang and released in 2017. The film follows the story of an impoverished taxi driver from Seoul who takes a job driving a foreign journalist on a dangerous mission to cover the Gwangju Uprising in 1980, a violent and bloody uprising that was largely suppressed by the South Korean authorities. The taxi driver, Man-seob, is initially hesitant to take the job, but his desperate need for money and his conscience convince him to go. Along the way, he finds himself in the midst of the chaotic uprising, witnessing the brutality of the military and police against the citizens of Gwangju. He joins the fight against oppression, helping the citizens of Gwangju in their struggle for freedom and democracy. In the end, Man-seob and the foreign journalist successfully escape the city, but Man-seob's bravery and compassion remain forever etched in the hearts of the citizens of Gwangju.

Coraline (2009)

★★★★

3.1 out of 4 stars

From Henry Selick, starring Dakota Fanning, Teri Hatcher, John Hodgman, Jennifer Saunders
Rated PG

Coraline (2009) is a stop-motion animated fantasy film directed by Henry Selick and based on the novel of the same name by Neil Gaiman. The film follows the story of Coraline Jones, a young girl who discovers a secret world accessed through a secret door in her new home. In this alternate world, her 'Other Mother' offers her a seemingly perfect life but Coraline soon discovers the dark truth of this alternative universe. With the help of local inhabitants, Coraline must find a way to escape the Other Mother and reunite with her family.

Adaptation. (2002)

★★★★

3.1 out of 4 stars

From Spike Jonze, starring Nicolas Cage, Meryl Streep, Chris Cooper, Tilda Swinton
Rated R

Adaptation is a 2002 comedy-drama film directed by Spike Jonze and written by Charlie Kaufman. The film follows a frustrated screenwriter (Nicholas Cage) who struggles to adapt Susan Orlean's non-fiction book The Orchid Thief into a screenplay. As he struggles to write, the screenwriter eventually creates a complex, meta-fictional story inspired by his own life. Along the way, he encounters a host of eccentric characters, including a wild and highly successful screenwriter (Chris Cooper) and an orchid-loving thief (Meryl Streep). Adaptation is an exploration of the creative process, as the protagonist struggles to make sense of his own life and his writing.

The Fault in Our Stars (2014)

★★★★

3.1 out of 4 stars

From Josh Boone, starring Shailene Woodley, Ansel Elgort, Nat Wolff, Laura Dern
Rated PG-13

The Fault in Our Stars is a 2014 American romantic drama film directed by Josh Boone, based on the novel of the same name by John Green. The story follows two teenagers, Hazel Grace Lancaster (Shailene Woodley) and Augustus Waters (Ansel Elgort), who meet and fall in love while attending a cancer support group. They bond over their shared experiences of living with cancer, and soon find themselves embarking on a life-changing journey. With a mix of humor, heartbreaking moments, and romance, this movie is an emotionally powerful exploration of life and love in the face of mortality. The Fault in Our Stars is a celebration of life and a reminder of the power of love in the face of death.

Freedom Writers (2007)

★★★★

3 out of 4 stars

From Richard LaGravenese, starring Hilary Swank, Imelda Staunton, Patrick Dempsey, Scott Glenn
Rated PG-13

Freedom Writers is a 2007 American drama film written and directed by Richard LaGravenese and starring Hilary Swank, Scott Glenn, Imelda Staunton, and Patrick Dempsey. It is based on the book The Freedom Writers Diary, written by Erin Gruwell, who is played by Swank. The story follows a young teacher who inspires her class of at-risk students to learn tolerance, apply themselves, and pursue education beyond high school. Set in an ethnically diverse high school in Long Beach, California, in 1994, the film depicts the stories of a group of students from room 203, many of whom come from troubled backgrounds and were previously written off by the system. Through the use of literature and writing, the students learn to express their unique stories and experiences, gain acceptance and understanding, and find the courage to make a difference in their lives. At the end of the film, the students go on to college, and some even return to teach in the same school.

The Player (1992)

★★★★

3 out of 4 stars

From Robert Altman, starring Tim Robbins, Greta Scacchi, Fred Ward, Whoopi Goldberg
Rated R

The Player is a 1992 black comedy directed by Robert Altman. It stars Tim Robbins as Griffin Mill, a Hollywood studio executive who is receiving death threats from an unknown writer. In order to find out who is sending the threats, Griffin begins his own investigation, meeting a cast of characters along the way. Meanwhile, he is also forced to navigate the treacherous waters of the Hollywood studio system, with its backstabbing and double-crossing. As Griffin attempts to discover the identity of the person trying to kill him, he finds himself enmeshed in a darkly comedic plot that reveals the seedy underbelly of Hollywood.

Following (1998)

★★★★

3 out of 4 stars

From Christopher Nolan, starring Jeremy Theobald, Alex Haw, Lucy Russell, John Nolan
Rated R

"Following" is an experimental neo-noir crime film directed by Christopher Nolan and released in 1998. The film follows a young, aspiring writer, Bill, who begins to follow strangers around London in order to get material for his writing. After befriending an older burglar, Cobb, Bill is drawn into a world of theft and deception. He quickly finds himself in over his head as Cobb's criminal activities become increasingly dangerous. As the story progresses, Bill’s life begins to unravel and he must confront the consequences of his choices. The film is a suspenseful exploration of the morality of crime and the power of temptation.

Richard Jewell (2019)

★★★★

3 out of 4 stars

From Clint Eastwood, starring Paul Walter Hauser, Sam Rockwell, Brandon Stanley, Ryan Boz
Rated R

Richard Jewell is a 2019 biographical drama film directed by Clint Eastwood and written by Billy Ray. It is based on real-life security guard Richard Jewell and the events that unfolded after he discovered a bomb during the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta. The film follows Jewell, who is initially hailed as a hero for finding the bomb, but soon becomes a suspect in the FBI's investigation. He is ultimately exonerated of any wrongdoing, but not before his reputation is destroyed by the media. The film stars Paul Walter Hauser as Jewell, alongside Kathy Bates, Sam Rockwell, Jon Hamm, Olivia Wilde and Ian Gomez. The film follows Jewell as he goes through the emotionally charged process of being treated as a suspect rather than the hero he is. He is supported by his mother and attorney, and eventually cleared of suspicion. The film also follows the story of Jewell's attorney Watson Bryant (Rockwell) as he fights to restore Richard’s reputation. In the end, Richard Jewell is vindicated, and the film ends on a hopeful note as he rebuilds his life and reputation.