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10 Movies You Should Add To Your 2020 Watching List

Small and Big Budget Films That Are Amazing

Presly Phillips

Jan 05, 2020

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10 Movies You Should Add To Your 2020 Watching List

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There are a lot of movies that are small or big. A lot goes into filmmaking and it calls for amazing movies we all can enjoy. Here are some small budget films with a couple big budget films that you should watch this year.

The Fifth Element (1997)

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The Fifth element is a futuristic 90s film about a man named Korben (Bruce Willis) who meets Leeloo (Mila Jovovich) who is the fifth element. They work together so she can combine with the other four before evil Zorg (Gary Oldman) destroys the world. This film has great aesthetics and Leeloo's character is iconic.

My Own Private Idaho (1991)

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My Own Private Idaho is an early 90s film about a gay hustler named Mikey Waters (River Phoenix) who also suffers from narcolepsy. Scott Favor (Keanu Reeves) is a rebellious teen of the mayor and is Mikey's best friend. The two go on a quest to find Mikey's mother. The film is very unique and deals with big problems. River and Keanu create a unique bond and play their characters so convincingly. This film is filled with unique story plots, simply beautiful cinematography and amazing acting.

Once Upon A Time In Hollywood (2019)

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Once Upon A Time In Hollywood is Quentin Tarantino's 9th film released in 2019. It's about an actor named Rick Dalton (Leonardo DiCaprio) who is struggling to find work in Hollywood and his stunt double Cliff Booth (Brad Pitt) who often drives him around and watches out for him. Rick also lives next door to Roman Polanski and Sharon Tate. This film is amazingly told and deals with the Manson Family tragedy. Tarantino never fails to create an amazing story with great characters. Each role was assigned perfectly and Tarantino's touch ties it all together.

The Peanut Butter Falcon (2019)

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The Peanut Butter Falcon is a 2019 comedy drama about Zak (Zack Gottsagen) a man with Down syndrome who runs away from a nursing home. He then finds Tyler (Shia LaBeouf) an outlaw and befriends him. Eleanor (Dakota Johnson) was Zak's nurse and goes looking for him to find out that Zak and Tyler have an adventure planned. She then accompanies them on their adventure to find Zak's favorite wrestler. This film makes you laugh and tugs at your heart. The story behind the film is based on Zack Gottsagen who plays his character Zak. The whole nature of the film is witty and warm-hearted.

Buffalo 66' (1998)

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Buffalo 66' is a late 90s drama/crime film about Billy Brown (Vincent Gallo) who is released from prison and kidnaps Layla (Christina Ricci) to impersonate his wife and meet his parents. She takes up her role and an unexpected romance forms between Billy and Layla. This film has a light aesthetic to it and a different storyline. Vincent Gallo plays his character very well as the antisocial convict.

A Cure For Wellness (2016)

A Cure For Wellness is a dark fantasy film about a stockbroker named Lockhart (Dane DeHaan) who travels to a remote wellness center to retrieve the CEO of his company. He notices there is something dark about the center and finds himself diagnosed with the same illness that the rest of the guests have. This film has a dark aesthetic with dark greens and blues. It's a confusing and bone-chilling story that creates a suspenseful film. Dane DeHaan and Mia Goth's characters are interesting and are portrayed in an eerily beautiful way.

Paradise Hills (2019)

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Paradise Hills is about a woman named Uma (Emma Roberts) who attends a strange school for delinquents that is located on an island called Paradise. Uma and her friends must find a way out after learning the schools dark secrets and hidden agenda. This film is filled with pastel colors and is very visually pleasing. The storyline has a huge unexpected twist at the end that leaves audiences surprised.

Then Came You (2018)

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Then Came You is about a hyprochondriac named Calvin (Asa Butterfield) who pairs up with a terminally ill teenager named Skye (Maisie Williams). The two become best friends and help each other face their fears and learn to live their lives to the fullest. This film will make you laugh and cry. It is heart-warming and witty.

Inventing the Abbotts (1997)

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Inventing the Abbotts is a late 90s film about two brothers Jacey (Billy Crudup) and Doug (Joaquin Phoenix) who are from the low class of town and are infatuated with the wealthy Abbott sisters. Jacey alternates between two of the sisters, looking to break hearts while Doug wants a real romance with the younger sister Pamela (Liv Tyler). The film is based in the 1950s and creates a cute romance drama.

A Violent Separation (2019)

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A Violent Separation is about a police officer named Norman (Brenton Thwaites) who covers up a murder his brother committed. Then he falls in love with the victims sister Frances (Alycia Debnam-Carey) which creates a riff with both sides of the family. This film is drama filled thriller about a devastating death of a sister and how far a brother will go for another.

These films had interesting stories and were either bone-chilling or heart-warming. They all have great cinematography and good dialogues. Check out these movies for your 2020 watching list!

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10 Movies You Should Add To Your 2020 Watching List

Small and Big Budget Films That Are Amazing

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Once Upon A Time In Hollywood (2019)

The Peanut Butter Falcon (2019)

Buffalo 66' (1998)

A Cure For Wellness (2016)

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Inventing the Abbotts (1997)

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

Obviously the best superpower.

There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

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7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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