Ok, so last night I put together of testosterone laced movies for the fellas to watch this summer. It was aimed for the guys who like action, but might not have ventured into my types of movies. Now some were foreign, so if that's not your thing, you might not like my list. I hate generalizing, but it seems females are much less willing to watch subtitles than men. This is not to say most men will, they won't, but it's an observation. So what is my criteria for the ladies films?? I'm putting in a few movies you might not have seen that either have some eye candy, some serious relationship aspects or have an incredibly strong female lead. Trying not to be too stereotypical with this list, but here it goes. Remember, these aren't the movies everyone's seen, so no Notebook, no Mean Girls or Erin Brockovich.
Veronica Guerin - Cate Blanchett plays a tough as nails journalist who pokes her intuitive head into places she shouldn't while investigating Dublin's drug trade. Colin Farrell appears in a minor role as a street kid informant.
Layer Cake - This movie is also in my men's list, but I think the inclusion of Daniel Craig and Tom Hardy in this exciting underground drug world in London might peak some ladies interest. Plus, my female movie muse loves this movie.
The Fountain - This is one of my favorite movies that nobody has seen. Hugh Jackman & Rachel Weisz star in this sci-fi love story that spans hundreds, maybe thousands of years. It's all about someone willing to spend eternity searching for a way to spend that time with the woman he loves. This movie is beautifully filmed and is almost like a hallucination, but in a good way.
Lars and the Real Girl - Ryan Gosling plays a slightly off young man who isn't very social. He buys a real life sex doll and then starts to come out of his shell, but the problem is, he bring the doll with him. It sounds like a kinky film, but it's really a simple film about all of our desires to love and be loved. I have watched this movie three times and bawl like a little kid with a scraped knee every time.
Bonneville - Three women get into a car and travel across the country when one is widowed. They each find a part of themselves. This is like a happier version of Thelma of Louise, with actually better acting. Jessica Lange, Kathy Bates and the amazing Joan Allen star.
Lemon Tree - Story of a strong Palestinian widow whose home and lemon grove are threatened when there is a security breach against her neighbor, an Israeli defense minister. Movie is a study of strenght under adversity and immeasurable odds.
Hard Candy - Not for everyone, because of the subject matter, but Ellen Page (Juno) stars as a 14-year-old who is contacted by a pedophile, whom she meets and goes home with. Let's just say, this isn't the outcome you'd expect. Girl Power is on full display in this one.
The Snapper - A young Irish girl gets pregnant and becomes the focus of vicious rumors. Her father (Colm Meaney) takes offense and all hell breaks loose in this hilarious story about a pretty serious subject.
Once - Since it hit Broadway, tons of people have seen the original, but many haven't. Beautiful music accompanies this love story that is probably more realistic to what happens in life that what we're used to.
Winter's Bone - Arguably the best movie of the last five years, this stars Jennifer Lawrence (you might not recognize her) as a tough single mother trying to save her home and her family, when her father goes missing and is needed and bills need to be paid. This movie is very dark and at times unsettling, but Lawrence is brilliant.
Amelie - Parisian Pixie finds a chest of toys and wants to return them to their owner. Beautiful film from start to finish. About as quirky as a film can get, but definitely worth the ride.
Veronica Guerin - Cate Blanchett plays a tough as nails journalist who pokes her intuitive head into places she shouldn't while investigating Dublin's drug trade. Colin Farrell appears in a minor role as a street kid informant.
Layer Cake - This movie is also in my men's list, but I think the inclusion of Daniel Craig and Tom Hardy in this exciting underground drug world in London might peak some ladies interest. Plus, my female movie muse loves this movie.
The Fountain - This is one of my favorite movies that nobody has seen. Hugh Jackman & Rachel Weisz star in this sci-fi love story that spans hundreds, maybe thousands of years. It's all about someone willing to spend eternity searching for a way to spend that time with the woman he loves. This movie is beautifully filmed and is almost like a hallucination, but in a good way.
Lars and the Real Girl - Ryan Gosling plays a slightly off young man who isn't very social. He buys a real life sex doll and then starts to come out of his shell, but the problem is, he bring the doll with him. It sounds like a kinky film, but it's really a simple film about all of our desires to love and be loved. I have watched this movie three times and bawl like a little kid with a scraped knee every time.
Bonneville - Three women get into a car and travel across the country when one is widowed. They each find a part of themselves. This is like a happier version of Thelma of Louise, with actually better acting. Jessica Lange, Kathy Bates and the amazing Joan Allen star.
Lemon Tree - Story of a strong Palestinian widow whose home and lemon grove are threatened when there is a security breach against her neighbor, an Israeli defense minister. Movie is a study of strenght under adversity and immeasurable odds.
Hard Candy - Not for everyone, because of the subject matter, but Ellen Page (Juno) stars as a 14-year-old who is contacted by a pedophile, whom she meets and goes home with. Let's just say, this isn't the outcome you'd expect. Girl Power is on full display in this one.
The Snapper - A young Irish girl gets pregnant and becomes the focus of vicious rumors. Her father (Colm Meaney) takes offense and all hell breaks loose in this hilarious story about a pretty serious subject.
Once - Since it hit Broadway, tons of people have seen the original, but many haven't. Beautiful music accompanies this love story that is probably more realistic to what happens in life that what we're used to.
Winter's Bone - Arguably the best movie of the last five years, this stars Jennifer Lawrence (you might not recognize her) as a tough single mother trying to save her home and her family, when her father goes missing and is needed and bills need to be paid. This movie is very dark and at times unsettling, but Lawrence is brilliant.
Amelie - Parisian Pixie finds a chest of toys and wants to return them to their owner. Beautiful film from start to finish. About as quirky as a film can get, but definitely worth the ride.
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