Movies have a way of capturing all of our senses, but these 11 movies are beautiful in their visuals, each with a different aesthetic that would make you think these stills are posters.
The Great Gatsby (2013)
The Great Gatsby depicts 1920’s high class glamour through visuals. You could watch this movie without any sound and it would still feel like a Gatsby party.
Amélie (2001)
This French film feels vintage with all of the warm colors. It doesn’t even matter that this movie needs subtitles; the visuals are all amazing.
The Virgin Suicides (1999)
The Virgin Suicides, although a tragic plot, creates a 1970’s visual dream, with soft tones, lace and flowers.
Funny Face (1957)
Using Paris as the backdrop, this movie utilizes different colors, creating different scenes that elicit different moods.
Ruby Sparks (2012)
Ruby Sparks has very clean images and backdrops, making the characters stand out even more.
Atonement (2007)
This film uses many earth tones within the setting, and the way this movie is filmed makes it feel like you are peering into each character’s life, just as the main character, Briony, does with her sister, Cecelia.
Populaire (2012)
Another French film; it’s so stunning to look at, though, you don’t even have to read the subtitles. Populaire isn’t the most exciting film, plot-wise, but the visuals make up for that.
Moonrise Kingdom (2012)
Any movie created by Wes Anderson will be beautiful. Everything from the costumes to the setting to the color palette are well thought out and enhance his movies.
An American in Paris (1951)
Within each new dance scene is a new color scheme and a new mood, similar to Funny Face.
Life of Pi (2012)
Visually, this film makes being stranded on a boat the most magical it could possibly be. Between the warm tones of the tiger and the cold hues of the sea, Life of Pi mixes color schemes to create cohesive images.
La La Land (2016)
La La Land is the most visually stunning movie I’ve seen in a few years. There are so many images that, if you didn’t know it was from a movie, you’d think it was a picture or a poster. La La Land’s cinematography reminds me of an older movie, like An American in Paris or Funny Face, but it’s still modern.
