Looking to shake yourself out of complacency and get a
little fired up?
These films should do
the trick.
10. The Founder
Directed by John Lee Hancock (SAVING MR. BANKS),
THE FOUNDER features the true story of how Ray Kroc (Michael Keaton), a
struggling salesman from Illinois, met Mac and Dick McDonald, who were running
a burger operation in 1950s Southern California. Kroc was impressed by the
brothers' speedy system of making the food and saw franchise potential. Writer
Robert Siegel (THE WRESTLER) details how Kroc maneuvered himself into a
position to be able to pull the company from the brothers and create a
billion-dollar empire. The film also stars Laura Dern as Ray Kroc's first wife
Ethel; John Carroll Lynch as Mac McDonald and Nick Offerman as Dick McDonald.
From director John
Carney (ONCE, BEGIN AGAIN), SING STREET takes us back to 1980s Dublin seen
through the eyes of a 14-year-old boy named Conor (Ferdia Walsh-Peelo) who is
looking for a break from a home strained by his parents' relationship and money
troubles, while trying to adjust to his new inner-city public school where the
kids are rough and the teachers are rougher. He finds a glimmer of hope in the
mysterious, über-cool and beautiful Raphina (Lucy Boynton), and with the aim of
winning her heart he invites her to star in his band's music videos. There's
only one problem: he's not part of a band...yet.
8. La La Land
Written and directed by Academy Award (R)
nominee Damien Chazelle, LA LA LAND tells the story of Mia [Emma Stone], an
aspiring actress, and Sebastian [Ryan Gosling], a dedicated jazz musician, who
are struggling to make ends meet in a city known for crushing hopes and
breaking hearts. Set in modern day Los Angeles, this original musical about
everyday life explores the joy and pain of pursuing your dreams.
7. 13 Hours: The
Secret Soldiers of Benghazi (also known as 13 Hours)
On Sept. 11, 2012, Islamic militants attack the U.S.
Consulate in Benghazi, Libya, killing Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens and
Sean Smith, an officer for the Foreign Service. Stationed less than one mile
away are members (James Badge Dale, John Krasinski, Max Martini) of the Annex
Security Team, former soldiers assigned to protect operatives and diplomats in the city.
As the assault rages on, the six men engage the combatants in a fierce
firefight to save the lives of the remaining Americans.
6. A United Kindom
Based on extraordinary true events. In 1947,
Seretse Khama, the King of Botswana, met Ruth Williams, a London office worker.
They were a perfect match, yet their proposed marriage was challenged not only
by their families but by the British and South African governments. The latter
had recently introduced the policy of apartheid and found the notion of a
biracial couple ruling a neighboring country intolerable. South Africa
threatened the British: either thwart the couple or be denied access to South
African uranium and gold and face the risk of South Africa invading Botswana.
5. The Finest Hours
In
February of 1952, one of the worst storms to ever hit the East Coast struck New
England, damaging an oil tanker off the coast of Cape Cod and literally ripping
it in half. On a small lifeboat faced with frigid temperatures and 70-foot high
waves, four members of the Coast Guard set out to rescue more than 30 stranded
sailors trapped aboard the rapidly-sinking vessel. Written by Walt Disney Studios
4. Queen Of Katwe
Living in the slum of Katwe in Kampala, Uganda, is a
constant struggle for 10-year-old Phiona (Madina Nalwanga) and her family. Her
world changes one day when she meets Robert Katende (David Oyelowo), a
missionary who teaches children how to play chess. Phiona becomes fascinated
with the game and soon becomes a top player under Katende's guidance. Her success in local
competitions and tournaments opens the door to a bright future and a golden
chance to escape from a life of poverty.
3. Sully
On Thursday, January
15th, 2009, the world witnessed the "Miracle on the Hudson" when
Captain Chesley Sullenberger, nicknamed
"Sully", glided his disabled plane onto the frigid waters of the
Hudson River, saving the lives of all 155 aboard. However, even as Sully was
being heralded by the public and the media for his unprecedented feat of
aviation skill, an investigation was unfolding that threatened to destroy his
reputation and his career. Directed by Clint Eastwood.
2. Eddie The Eagle
Inspired by true
events, Eddie the Eagle is a feel-good story about Michael "Eddie"
Edwards (Taron Egerton), an unlikely but courageous British ski-jumper who
never stopped believing in himself - even as an entire nation was counting him
out. With the help of a rebellious and charismatic coach (played by Hugh
Jackman), Eddie takes on the establishment and wins the hearts of sports fans
around the world by making an improbable and historic showing at the 1988
Calgary Winter Olympics. From producers of Kingsman: The Secret Service, Eddie
the Eagle stars Taron Egerton as Eddie, the loveable underdog with a never say
die attitude.
1. The Little Prince
From Mark Osborne
comes the first-ever animated feature film adaptation of Antoine de
Saint-Exupéry's iconic masterpiece, The Little Prince. At the heart of it all
is The Little Girl, who's being prepared by her mother for the very grown-up
world in which they live - only to be interrupted by her eccentric,
kind-hearted neighbor, The Aviator. The Aviator introduces his new friend to an
extraordinary world where anything is possible. A world that he himself was
initiated into long ago by The Little Prince. It's here that The Little Girl's
magical and emotional journey into her own imagination - and into the universe
of The Little Prince - begins. And it's where The Little Girl rediscovers her
childhood and learns that ultimately, it's human connections that matter most,
and that what's truly essential can only be seen with the heart.
I hope you enjoyed this list of the Top 10 Inspirational Films Of 2016.
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