Ever wondered what it would be like to live in a different time period? Well, these films can make this a reality. Escape the present and travel through time with these feature films.
1. "The Great Gatsby"
This film captured the glamour, mystery and carefree times of the era of Gatsby’s roaring 1920s life.
Director Baz Luhrmann may be known to go over the top, but that is exactly what Mr. Jay Gatsby was all about; being flashy and well above the norm. The almost futuristic and dreamlike setting of the film perfectly portrayed the mysterious and extravagant life of Gatsby in "The Great Gatsby."
2. "Marie Antoinette"
"Marie Antoinette" takes place in the years leading up to the French Revolution. In this film, you follow the elaborate and exorbitant lifestyle of the Queen of France, Marie Antoinette. The film captures the whimsical yet rich experience of Marie Antoinette’s life. With the exaggerated and detailed period costumes displayed during on-site filming at the palace of Versailles, this film is sure to make you feel life a French royal with cake in hand at the palace of Versailles.
3. "Titanic"
It’s a busy morning on April 10, 1912, in the United Kingdom’s city of Southampton as people are rushing to catch their ride on the luxurious ship, the RMS Titanic.
"Titanic" follows a love story of 17-year-old first-class passenger Rose DeWitt Bukater and Jack Dawson, a poor artist who gambles his way to a ticket aboard the ship. However, as the lifespan of the Titanic was cut short, the same fate fell upon Jack. But Rose and Jack's love lived on, and Rose lives to tell the story of her time on this historical ship.
4. "Pride and Prejudice"
"Pride and Prejudice" takes you back into the world of one of Jane Austen’s classic novels. In Pride and Prejudice you get to experience the simpler times of life in the English countryside. From the compelling love story to the detailed period costumes, this film will transport you back in time to 18th century England.
5. "Gone with the Wind"
Beginning on the eve of the American Civil War, on a cotton plantation in Georgia, "Gone with the Wind" follows a Southern belle through the American Civil War and Reconstruction. Filled with tangled love affairs and over-the-top drama, this four hour film will hold your attention till the end. From its impeccable acting to the elaborate sets and costumes, "Gone with the Wind" is one of the most renowned films of all time, and is truly a masterpiece.
