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10 MOVIES TO WATCH DURING QUARANTINE

                                                                

1.THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS

IMDb - 8/10
Genre - Drama
Eurekavillage Rating - 19.3/20


SYNOPSIS - It is the bio-pic of Chris Gardener starring Will Smith where he struggles through his life to get a permanent job in a brokerage firm after his unpaid internship. He is left only with his son to accompany him. So what is he gonna do to be a responsible father?

"You got a dream….You gotta protect it. If you want something, go get it!" The whole story tells you these words are real and achievable. It has an admirable central role played very well and is highly recommended for those who think they are the unluckiest! 


2.SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION

 IMDb - 9.3/10
 Genre - Thriller/Prison
 Eurekavillage Rating - 19/20


SYNOPSIS - A falsely accused wife murderer and a well known banker Andy serving his sentence in the prison Shawshank gets himself busy with activities and responsibilities. One day he finds that he got the real killer of his wife. Did he stay in or got his justice or neither? Watch to find.

If you are bored and tired of watching movies with similar story lines, romances, and action sequences,i ts time to get a change. Watch this most marvellous and amazing movie "Shawshank Redemption". Fantastic narratives throughout the movie and a satisfied end leaves you with a grin. 

3.NIGHTCRAWLER

IMDb - 7.8/10
Genre - Thriller/Crime
Eurekavillage Rating - 18.9/20


SYNOPSIS - A petty thief Louis Bloom who wants to get a job for living, suddenly enters into the job of capturing photos of crimes at night, by using extreme, illegal tactics to earn more.

This is an unexpected thriller nailed to its perfection. No fight sequences, no villainisms, but it hisses and gets through your nerves with Jake Gyllenhall’s eye-popping demonic behaviour. If you are a thriller fan, never miss this one.


4.EYE IN THE SKY

IMDb - 7.3/10
Genre - War/Thriller
Eurekavillage Rating - 18/20


SYNOPSIS - Katherine, a British Colonel, in-charge for the multinational operation of a drone attack to eliminate AL - Shabaab terrorists in Nairobi, Kenya, enters adverse situation of dilemma because of a young girl in the zone.

A different war/ thriller movie from the rest as it is far more gripping and realistic and also exposes the viewers to the protocols and the ethics behind drone strikes and modern warfares.


5.THE WALK

IMDb - 7.3/10
Genre - Bio-pic/Thriller
Eurekavillage Rating - 17.2/20


SYNOPSIS - It is the bio-pic of Philippe Petit, a French street performer. But the whole plot revolves around his plans for a historic walk between twin towers on a tightrope. Did he achieve his goal? Was it only a mere achievement? Watch it to figure it out.

Don’t  underestimate the film. It is a surprise package of thrills and the final 40 minutes makes you sit on the edge of your seat with lot more twists to come in the climax.


6.THE IMITATION GAME

IMDb - 8/10
Genre - Drama
Eurekavillage Rating - 16.5/20


SYNOPSIS - A mathematician and a code decipher expert Alan Turing becomes an important reason for England to win the war over Germany. Since he dealt with secrets, his achievements itself became a secret.

 A flawless characterization with appropriate scene sequences.A must watch movie based on the life of a mathematics sage with your favourite Marvel's Doctor Strange. Very motivational with powerful dialogues. Excellent acting by Mr.Benedict Cumberbatch.


7.ARTICLE-15

Article 15 of the Indian Constitution prohibits discrimination of Indians on basis of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth.

IMDb - 8.2/10
Genre - Action
Eurekavillage Rating - 16/20


SYNOPSIS - A police officer appointed in a caste-stricken village, investigates a rape case and soon discovers the discriminatory practices and launches an attack against it.

Ayushman Khuranna played an excellent role as the cop. It is realistic and it reflects the bitter ground truth of caste disparities in villages. A worth watching Bollywood crime movie which stuns you with real events rather than commercial action blocks.


8.OPERATION RED SEA

IMDb - 6.7/10
Genre - Military warfare
Eurekavillage Rating - 15.7/20


SYNOPSIS - Based on the true events, the Chinese Elite Jiaolong Assault team use their deadly skills and precision to rescue Chinese citizens from violence-struck Arabian peninsula.

It is not certain that it will entertain all audiences but if you are an action, adventure, military warfare, rescue operation lover, then this gonna hit the first in your bucket list. It is fast-paced, epic ,immersive action-packed and it even tells us about the Chinese mightiness. 


9.PRISONERS

IMDb - 8.1/10
Genre - Thriller/Crime
Eurekavillage Rating - 15.5/20


SYNOPSIS - Keller Dover’s daughter and her friend went missing. The police are on a hunt for the kidnapper, but Dover as a father himself takes gory steps to go closer to find the truth. Did he find the kidnapper? Who was that?  Why they kidnapped?

A suspenseful, anxiety-inducing film which gives you a dilemma to whether love or hate the characters! It is also set in a grayish, disturbing atmosphere and shows how far a father goes to save his daughter. A mix of emotions with stellar performances.

10. PHONE BOOTH

IMDb - 7/10
Genre - Thriller
Eurekavillage Rating - 12/20


SYNOPSIS - What will you do when you attend a call in a public phone booth and the caller assigns you tasks and threatens that you will be shot the moment you cut the call? Wanna experience? Watch the film.

As the title suggests, the whole plot is only set in a phone booth with a different type of a psycho with unusual demands. It gives you a distinct thriller experience and is a pure entertainer.


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